Fernando Polack
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Gene variant, environment can boost RSV severity
A particular genetic mutation combined with an urban environment increases the risk of severe disease in children infected with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), an international team of investigators has found. Read MoreApr 2, 2015
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Twelve Vanderbilt faculty elected AAAS fellows
Twelve members of Vanderbilt's faculty have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science for their “scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications.” Read MoreNov 24, 2014
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Study finds maternal diet may predict RSV severity
An important predictor of the severity of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants may be what their mothers ate during pregnancy. Read MoreMar 4, 2013
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Vermund, Polack elected to American Pediatric Society
Two Vanderbilt physicians, both in the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, have been elected to the American Pediatric Society (APS), one of the nation's oldest and most renowned academic societies. Read MoreFeb 14, 2013
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VUMC researchers reveal darker side of common cold
Human rhinovirus (HRV), also known as the common cold, can be uncommonly serious for certain children, a study led by a Vanderbilt University Medical Center pediatrician shows. The study, published in the Dec. 28, 2011 online issue of the journal Pediatrics, shows that not only can HRV lead to hospitalization… Read MoreJan 5, 2012
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VUCast: Fighting on the front lines
Hear from a Vanderbilt doctor in South America who is fighting the H1N1 epidemic first-hand. Plus, Vanderbilt researchers go deep underground in search of cave drugs. And Coach Franklin starts to build a solid gold team! [vucastblurb]… Read MoreFeb 18, 2011