Pediatrics
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Infliximab Not Cardioprotective in Kawasaki
Major Finding: Compared with placebo, infliximab reduced the erythrocyte sedimentation rate by 22% and shortened the duration of fever by 50%, but...
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Tacrolimus 0.03% Favored for Atopic Blepharoconjunctivitis
Major Finding: The conjunctivitis response rates were 80%, 55%, and 50% with tacrolimus, pimecrolimus, and topical steroids, respectively.
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Third MMR Dose Helps Control Mumps Outbreak
Major Finding: Administration of a third MMR vaccine dose among two-dose vaccinated 11- to 17-year-olds during a mumps outbreak led to a 96% drop...
Pediatric Dermatology
Prevalence of Scalp Disorders and Hair Loss in Children
Hair loss in children can have psychologic effects that interfere with a child’s growth and development.
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Postpartum Tdap Acceptance Impacts Infant Vaccine Rates
Major Finding: Mothers who accepted the Tdap vaccine were 13.5 times more likely to fully immunize their infant than not to do so.
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ACIP Backs Meningococcal Vaccine for High-Risk Infants Only
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Propanolol Guidelines for Infant Hemangiomas Focus on Hospitalization
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Even Simple Exanthems Warrant Thorough Evaluation
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Pimecrolimus Shines in Large Infant Atopy Study
Major Finding: After 5 years of participation in a study of pimecrolimus- versus topical corticosteroid-based treatment strategies for infants...