Pediatrics

Innovation and discoveries from the most advanced children’s hospital in the region

Untangling Childhood Asthma Disparities

Study shows that neighborhood factors track with asthma morbidity, but race and ethnicity remain independent factors.

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.