Department of Pediatrics Archive — Page 50 of 56

October 9, 2014

Study finds college athletes more likely to harbor MRSA

College athletes who play contact sports are more than twice as likely to carry the deadly superbug methicillin-resistant Staphylocuccus aureus (MRSA) than peers who play non-contact sports, according to a Vanderbilt study released at IDWeek 2014.

By Craig Boerner
October 2, 2014

Program focuses on heart health of cancer patients

The Vanderbilt Cardio-Oncology program has fostered a special collaborative relationship combining the expertise of cardiologists and oncologists to understand the effects of cancer therapy on the heart. This type of collaboration is now helping to define the cardiovascular health of more than 14 million cancer survivors in the United States.

By Kathy Whitney
September 18, 2014

Predators support powers pediatric cancer programs

The Nashville Predators Foundation recently presented a $318,242 check to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt for the 365 Pediatric Cancer Fund.

By Christina Echegaray
September 4, 2014

Department of Pediatrics’ achievements, goals outlined

Steven Webber, MBChB, MRCP, detailed the Department of Pediatrics’ accomplishments over the past year and looked ahead in Tuesday’s annual State of the Department address.

By Christina Echegaray
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August 21, 2014

Transfusions ease strokes for children with sickle cell

Vanderbilt-led research found regular blood transfusion therapy significantly reduces the recurrence of strokes in children with sickle cell anemia who have previously had “silent” strokes.

By Christina Echegaray
August 14, 2014

DeBaun’s sickle cell disease research honored

Michael R. DeBaun, M.D., MPH, has been recognized by the American Society of Hematology (ASH) for his significant contributions and research advances in the area of sickle cell disease.

By Christina Echegaray