Pediatrics

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

Intraoperative Steroids Offer Benefit in Infant Heart Surgery

Using methylprednisolone during surgery seems to safely reduce postoperative need for steroids.

VUMC’s ‘All-In’ Commitment to Lifelong Care for Patients with Congenital Heart Disease

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Drug Trio Boosts Gut Microbiome in Children with CF

Study shows that pediatric patients receiving an ELX/TEZ/IVA therapy for cystic fibrosis underwent changes in the gut microbiome.

Child Chemotherapy Patient Finishing Treatment with a Ceremonial Bell Ring

Preserving Fertility Options After Treatment is Advocates’ Goal

Call-to-action urges preservation of reproduction as part of pediatric cancer care protocols.

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Enhancing Quality of Life for Transplant Patients, Pre-surgery

Expert guidance for enabling children to optimize health and well-being while awaiting a liver transplant.

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Nirsevimab Effective Against Severe RSV in Infants

Demand is driven by the severity and frequency of the illness.

Toddler boy with his mom at neuro appointment

ChatGPT Makes Headway in Healthcare

Study finds ChatGPT holds great potential to transform almost every step of healthcare delivery.

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.

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.