Pediatrics Archive — Page 5 of 32

A suited speaker stands at a podium marked “Health for all kids,” gesturing toward a seated guitarist. A projection screen behind them displays the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt logo.
April 21, 2026

Leading with heart: Juan Salazar’s mission to advance pediatric health care for all children

In a recent Q&A interview, Salazar discussed growing up in Colombia and in Washington, D.C.; why he chose to specialize in pediatric infectious diseases — focusing on HIV, Lyme disease, and later syphilis; his early vision for the Department of Pediatrics; and his deep commitment to family.

By Christina Echegaray
Children push red wagons during a donation event as Tennessee Titans cheerleaders and other volunteers gather outside a facility. A display at right features photos of children and families.
April 20, 2026

Local students circle the wagons in relaunch of donation initiative

The Red Wagon Project, established in 2012, is a volunteer program for students in grades K-12: They spearhead donation drives to benefit families during their hospital stay.

By Jessica Pasley
Colorized scanning electron micrograph showing numerous rod-shaped Escherichia coli bacteria clustered together against a dark background.
April 18, 2026

Rapid bloodstream infection testing shows high potential for timely, lifesaving treatment: Study

Gram-negative bacteria bloodstream infections are a major cause of illness and death worldwide, especially where antimicrobial resistance is more common.  

By Jessica Pasley
Two men in suits stand at a conference, holding a black jacket embroidered with pediatric cardiology and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt logos. A presentation screen behind them reads “SEPC 2026” and “Southeast Pediatric Cardiac Society Conference.”
April 16, 2026

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt hosts Southeast Pediatric Cardiac Society Annual Conference 

The conference provides a forum to highlight advances in the care of children and adults with congenital heart disease.

By Kara Jones
Portrait of Sean Donahue, MD, PhD, with curly gray hair, wearing a collared shirt, patterned tie, and dark jacket.
April 7, 2026

National ophthalmology association honors Sean Donahue’s leadership, service  

The Marshal M. Parks Bronze Medal is awarded to past presidents of AAPOS and other individuals who have made noteworthy contributions to children’s eye care.

By Jessica Pasley
Illustration comparing normal red blood cells flowing through branching blood vessels with sickle-shaped cells obstructing blood flow. Labels read “Red Blood Cell” and “Sickle Cell Blocking Blood Flow.”
April 7, 2026

Sickle cell disease heightens risk for precancerous blood disorder

These findings shed light on disruptions in normal blood cell development (hematopoiesis) that may be shared by sickle cell disease and clonal hematopoiesis.

By Bill Snyder