Beth Malow
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Treating sleep apnea key to reviving overall health
A sleep apnea diagnosis can often be the start to a healthier and better life. Read MoreJun 21, 2018
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Initiative for young adults with autism adds distance learning
The leaders of a new Vanderbilt initiative for young adults with autism are looking to expand its reach through distance learning. Launched a year ago to primarily serve Middle Tennessee residents, Spectrum Pathways has generated out-of-state interest with some participants flying into Nashville to take part. Read MoreApr 26, 2018
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Malow, Bingham named to new state council on autism
Vanderbilt’s Beth Malow, MD, MS, and Emelyne Bingham have been appointed by Gov. Bill Haslam as Middle Tennessee representatives on the newly created Tennessee Council on Autism Spectrum Disorder, which held its first meeting in Nashville in October. Read MoreNov 16, 2017
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Initiative focuses on empowering young adults with autism
A new Vanderbilt initiative aims to improve the lives of young adults with autism spectrum disorders who often end up socially isolated once they leave school. Read MoreJul 27, 2017
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New age-specific sleep recommendations for children issued
Children who don’t get adequate rest are at risk for health problems ranging from diabetes to depression, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, which this week issued age-specific sleep recommendations. Read MoreJun 16, 2016
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Sleep research for parents of children with ASD expanded
The expansion of sleep education sessions through a research study will allow more parents to learn effective sleep strategies for children with autism spectrum disorder. Read MoreFeb 25, 2016
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Malow appointed to new Tennessee autism task force
Beth Malow, M.D., M.S., has been appointed to the Tennessee Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force, a new entity created to study and make recommendations to the Tennessee General Assembly regarding ways to improve access to programs and services for early screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Tennessee. Read MoreDec 3, 2015
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Malow, Wilkins enter leadership program
Beth Malow, M.D. Beth Malow, M.D., M.S., professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, and Consuelo Wilkins, M.D., associate professor of Medicine and director of the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance, have been selected into the 2014-2015 class of Fellows for the Hedwig van Ameringen Leadership in Medicine… Read MoreJun 19, 2014
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Vanderbilt sleep experts offer tips to manage end of Daylight Saving Time
A Vanderbilt University Medical Center sleep specialist confirms what a lot of us already know—"falling back" can still cause a groggy and unsettled feeling come Monday morning, even if we do manage to get that extra hour of sleep. Read MoreOct 31, 2013
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Sleep education helps families of children with autism
Parent sleep education is beneficial in improving sleep and aspects of daytime behavior and family functioning in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), according to a Vanderbilt study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Read MoreSep 12, 2013
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Autism Speaks: Researching sleep, tirelessly
Sleep research is one of the many initiatives made possible through Vanderbilt’s participation in the Autism Treatment Network. Read MoreNov 13, 2012
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Vanderbilt autism experts available for World Autism Day, National Autism Awareness Month
Autism experts from Vanderbilt University are available for interviews on World Autism Awareness Day, designated by the United Nations as April 2. Read MoreMar 30, 2012
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‘Toolkit’ makes bedtime less stressful for children with autism
A new resource developed by the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center could improve sleep for children with autism. Read MoreFeb 27, 2012
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Melatonin found to ease sleep woes in children with autism
Vanderbilt researchers are studying how the supplement melatonin can ease the sleep difficulties that often afflict children with autism spectrum disorders. (iStock) A new Vanderbilt study shows that the over-the-counter supplement melatonin is promising in helping children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and their families, sleep better. Read MoreJan 5, 2012