Department of Pediatrics Archive — Page 23 of 54
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December 16, 2021
Ess, Warren, Williams elected to American Pediatric Society
Three Vanderbilt pediatricians have been elected to the American Pediatric Society, one of the nation’s oldest and most renowned academic societies. -
December 8, 2021
International study supports dupilumab for treatment of moderate-to-severe asthma in children
In a late-stage clinical trial, the biologic agent dupilumab reduced the rate of severe asthma attacks and improved lung function and asthma control for children ages 6 to 11 with moderate-to-severe asthma, offering a new option to these patients. -
December 8, 2021
Weigh risks, plan ahead prior to gathering for the holidays
Vanderbilt University Medical Center infectious disease experts advise this is the season to think very wisely about planned get-togethers. -
December 8, 2021
Treating children with cancer requires a strong blood supply; donations critically needed
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December 7, 2021
VUMC awarded CDC funding to combat antimicrobial resistance, infectious diseases
Vanderbilt has partnered with the CDC to combat the crisis of antimicrobial resistance and other healthcare threats through a newly created Global Action in Healthcare Network (GAIHN). -
December 6, 2021
Potential Rett syndrome drug shows promising results in phase 3 trial
A potential first-of-its-kind drug to treat the symptoms of Rett syndrome received positive top-line results from a phase 3 trial led by investigators from Vanderbilt University Medical Center to evaluate efficacy and safety. -
December 6, 2021
VUMC mourns loss of pediatric immunology expert Lawton
Alexander R. “Sandy” Lawton III, MD, emeritus professor of Pediatrics, died earlier this fall at 82.