Department of Pediatrics Archive — Page 15 of 58

Stethoscope draped over a red wooden paddle marked with a black sad face.
June 18, 2024

Study tallies reports of unprofessional behavior among physicians

Reports from 193 hospitals were analyzed. It turns out that surgeons draw the most complaints.

By Paul Govern
A man in a black cowboy hat leans toward a seated person in a wheelchair while a woman in a red shirt stands beside them; a large mounted device partially obscures the scene.
June 12, 2024

From clinic to comic cons: Team helps nonverbal, nonmobile patient unlock his interviewing voice

Seven years ago, asking questions was not possible. Ivan, who is nonverbal and nonmobile, had no way to communicate. What he was thinking, feeling or wanting was always a “best guess” for his mom.

By Christina Echegaray
American Thoracic Society (ATS) logo with a blue abstract emblem and the words “ATS American Thoracic Society.”
June 6, 2024

Stokes, Austin, Rosas-Salazar honored by the American Thoracic Society

The mission of the ATS is to promote the respiratory health of children and adolescents and to improve the care of children with respiratory disease through research, education, patient care and advocacy.

By Christina Echegaray
Source: Tennessee Department of Health (graphic by Diana Duren)
May 22, 2024

Rising syphilis cases prompt more testing during pregnancy

When found and treated early with antibiotics, syphilis is curable. Untreated syphilis can cause deafness, blindness and irreversible heart and brain damage.

By Danny Bonvissuto
Two masked surgeons in blue operating-room attire work together, viewed through surgical equipment and tubing; one looks through magnifying loupes.
May 16, 2024

Clinician accountability program from VUMC associated with large savings

A program run by Vanderbilt University Medical Center that provides peer feedback to high-risk clinicians was associated with a significant decrease in malpractice claims costs at a large orthopaedic surgery practice, according to a recent study.

By Paul Govern
Three people wearing headphones sit around microphones in a WPLN radio studio, with a control room visible through the window behind them.
May 16, 2024

Smith, Tuchman join WPLN to talk about preventive health for adults and children

WPLN-FM 90.3 host Khalil Ekulona explores preventive health initiatives with Drs. Carlenda Smith and Carmen Tuchman. Listen in!