Pediatrics

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

Looking Closely at Sport-Related Concussions in Young Children

Although millions of young children play sports, they’re an understudied population for head injuries.

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Wearable Tech Warns of Potential Problem Behaviors

Autism community members contributed concepts in developing the system.

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Autism Spectrum Diagnosis Lags for Children From Diverse Backgrounds

Vanderbilt researcher identifies common barriers to early diagnosis of autism among Black and multicultural children.

2 year old open heart surgery survivor getting check-up

Gray Zone for Flow in Single Ventricle Palliation

Short-term benefits of aortopulmonary collaterals lead to longer term burden as volumes increase.

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Malnutrition and Maternal Depression Linked in Sickle Cell Study

Study finds maternal depression is independently associated with malnutrition in Nigerian children with sickle cell anemia.

Young Hispanic girl playing xylophone sitting on table at kindergarten

16 Genetic Links Found Between Rhythm and Language

New research strengthens evidence that rhythm and language have a shared genetic basis.

Ventriculostomy After Fetal Repair Enhances Care for Severe Spina Bifida

In treating hydrocephalus following fetal repair of myelomeningocele, endoscopic third ventriculostomy may be recommended.

Mitochondrial DNA in a ring accurately predicting gene function

Mitochondrial Transport Tracked by Innovative GeneMAP

Researchers design GeneMAP en route to defining biological function of “orphan” protein.

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Team Approach to Nutrition Delivers Highest Level Care

Multidisciplinary nutrition-support team wins national award for excellence in clinical care.

Pharmacologic Restraint Varies for Children in Crisis

Researchers find vast differences, disparities in medication use in inpatient pediatric units.