Department of Pediatrics Archive — Page 16 of 56
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October 20, 2023
Covenant School group visits VUMC as part of “1,000 thank yous” campaign
Expressing gratitude with words, presence and spray paint -
October 17, 2023
AI predicts blood clot risk in hospitalized children: VUMC study
An artificial intelligence tool developed at Vanderbilt accurately identified pediatric patients at high risk for blood clots in a clinical trial, with no difference in outcomes compared to a control group. -
October 16, 2023
Initiative seeks to aid youth at risk for suicide
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has joined a national initiative to better identify and care for youth at risk for suicide. -
October 12, 2023
More work needed on plans of safe care for infants affected by maternal substance use
Vanderbilt research found that there is variability in practice for infants affected by maternal substance use driven by vague policy, challenges of cross-system collaboration and a lack of general knowledge about substance use disorder. -
September 29, 2023
How to prepare for a medical emergency: A paramedic’s 10 things you need to know before the ambulance is on the way
Most people do not know what to expect when calling 911. Here is guidance from someone who knows. -
September 29, 2023
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center to begin estimating prevalence of cerebral palsy in Middle Tennessee
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders has received funding to monitor and estimate prevalence of cerebral palsy (CP) in Middle Tennessee. -
September 27, 2023
Being treated for childhood cancer set Jason Schwartz on the path to his life’s work: treating childhood cancer
Cancer at the age of 13 forced him to give up his dream of professional football. While undergoing treatment, he found a new dream.