Pediatric Endocrinology
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‘Pre-conditioning’ restores immune tolerance
A treatment targeting T-cell metabolism could reinvigorate immune tolerance mechanisms to combat autoimmune disease and transplant rejection, Vanderbilt researchers discovered. Read MoreSep 16, 2021
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New treatment for a rare obesity
Diabetes drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as exenatide (Byetta), are a promising and safe treatment for a rare form of obesity. Read MoreNov 3, 2020
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Simmons strives to make a difference in children’s lives
Jill Simmons, M.D., encounters medical mysteries that have the makings of a science fiction film or novel. Read MoreAug 13, 2015
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VU tracking drug’s ability to prevent type 1 diabetes
Vanderbilt’s Eskind Diabetes Clinic has been selected to examine the ability of the drug abatacept to prevent type 1 diabetes (T1D). As part of the TrialNet consortium, Vanderbilt will be one of 14 North American sites observing the effects of the drug in people at high risk to develop T1D. Read MoreSep 12, 2013
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New protocol takes the sting out of Children’s Hospital outpatient procedures
A patient comfort protocol is rendering minor procedures less painful and upsetting for younger outpatients of the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Read MoreJun 13, 2013
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Therapy helps regenerate child’s undeveloped bones
Janelly Martinez-Amador was born with thin, fragile bones, and by 3, she had no visible bones on X-rays. Initially, doctors weren’t sure she would survive her first birthday. Read MoreApr 11, 2013
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Little Leaguer is a diabetes pro
Middle Tennessee’s latest celebrities are the 11-and-12-year-old Little League U.S. World Series Champions from Goodlettesville. But one young player already had quite a fan base built up at a Vanderbilt pediatric diabetes clinic, where he has been a patient most of his life. Luke Brown and his family are also… Read MoreSep 27, 2012
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Diabetes can’t hold back Little League champion
Luke Brown, left, celebrates his team’s win in the regional championships, which enabled them to advance to the Little League World Series. When Luke Brown was 5, he slid into second base as a little black box flew out of the back pocket of his baseball pants. The… Read MoreAug 30, 2012
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‘U.S. News’ ranks Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt among nation’s best
Once again the Monroe Carell Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt was recognized by the "U.S. News and World Report' children's hospital rankings. Read MoreMay 17, 2011
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Mental health research fund lauds VU scientists
Left to right: Karen Gregory, Elizabeth Hammock, Peilin Jia, John Panos Eight Vanderbilt University scientists have won 2010 Young Investigator Awards from NARSAD, the world’s leading mental health research charity. Each scientist will receive up to $60,000 over two years for innovative brain and behavioral studies of serious psychiatric disorders. Read MoreJan 31, 2011