Pediatrics

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Untangling Childhood Asthma Disparities
Study shows that neighborhood factors track with asthma morbidity, but race and ethnicity remain independent factors.
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PAVE-ing the Way for Children with Low Vision
An innovative program brings devices and services to children with low vision at no cost to eligible families.

Brain Genetics Influence Profile of Addiction Risk
Study with a million-plus subjects finds shared genetic susceptibility to tobacco, alcohol, opioid and cannabis addictions.

Tiny Glands At Risk During Endocrine Surgery
Technology developed at Vanderbilt for adults helps preserve calcium regulators in growing children.
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Atropine Response Varies for Pediatric Myopia
NEI-funded trial finds low-dose eye drops may not be effective at slowing the progression of nearsightedness in some children.

Suicide-Risk Screening for Autistic Youth Demands Adjustments
Face-to-face conversations caused an often-used screening tool to miss youth at risk.

Intraoperative Ultrasound Proves Merit in Pediatric Setting
A case study of a patient with multiple endocrine neoplasia demonstrates the synergy of new surgical techniques and technology in a minimally invasive operation.

Telehealth Overcomes Distance for Specialty Consultations
Neurology forges a wider path for specialty consulting services using technology.

Moms Control ‘Hot Thoughts’ to Help T1D Teens
Training teaches mothers to challenge fears, reducing depression.

Ketamine Lowers Pressure in Pediatric TBI
New, retrospective analysis could help reverse decades-old thinking.