Pediatrics Archive — Page 20 of 29
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May 4, 2023
Pediatric Oral Immunotherapy Clinic launched
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has launched a new pediatric Oral Immunotherapy Clinic, which offers a special therapy to peanut-allergic children to reduce risk of a harmful immune response in the event of accidental exposure to peanuts. -
May 1, 2023
Study highlights risks for self-harm events in children and adolescents
A Vanderbilt study has identified four separate profiles to help medical professionals better assess children at elevated risk for a self-harm event. -
April 24, 2023
Study finds early RSV infection linked to significantly increased risk of asthma in children
A Vanderbilt study has found that RSV infection in the first year of life is associated with a significantly increased risk of asthma in children. -
April 13, 2023
Children’s mystery symptoms may be alpha-gal syndrome
A Vanderbilt study found that some children with mystery digestive symptoms may actually have undiagnosed alpha-gal syndrome, commonly known as the red meat allergy linked to tick bites. -
April 13, 2023
Predators’ support in battling childhood cancer stays strong
The Nashville Predators, including retired goalie Pekka Rinne, recently visited Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt to present hospital leaders with the proceeds raised throughout the year from the team’s 365 Pediatric Cancer Fund presented by Twice Daily. -
April 12, 2023
Poll finds most most Tennessee parents agree on evidence-based safe firearm storage
A new Vanderbilt poll finds that most Tennessee parents who own firearms agree with ways to safely store their firearms that have been shown through peer-reviewed research to reduce the risk of unintended harm to children. -
April 4, 2023
Study shows ketamine could be beneficial for treating brain injury in children
Vanderbilt research shows a common anesthesia drug could be beneficial in reducing pressure inside the skull of children with traumatic brain injuries.