Pediatric Research (journal)

December 16, 2024

There goes the sun

Too much screen time might leave little darling deficient in vitamin D.

By Paul Govern
December 6, 2023

Pasteurization reduces bioactive component of breast milk

Pasteurization of breast milk affects the concentration of osteopontin, a bioactive protein with roles in intestinal, immunological and brain development — suggesting that osteopontin supplementation should be considered when donor milk is provided to preterm infants.

By Leigh MacMillan
October 3, 2019

Study: personalized decision support affects intensive care

For patients in pediatric intensive care who are at high risk for acute kidney injury (AKI), giving clinicians automated decision support during the electronic order entry process increased the rate of blood testing for AKI by 9%.

By Paul Govern
June 8, 2017

New screening model quickly spots acute kidney injury

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) have developed a screening tool intended to more quickly identify patients with acute kidney injury (AKI).

By VUMC News and Communications