Pediatrics
From the Journals
Children rarely transmit SARS-CoV-2 within households
Most children with COVID-19 disease are infected inside family groups, but are not the initial transmitters.
From the Journals
Even a few days of steroids may be risky, new study suggests
A retrospective study of more than 2.6 million Taiwanese adults echoes findings from a 2017 cohort study of more than 1.5 million U.S. adults.
Conference Coverage
Sorting out the many mimickers of psoriasis
“When suspecting psoriasis in a pediatric patient, it is important to consider the history and physical exam as well as family history and...
Conference Coverage
Expert shares his approach to treating warts in children
Goals of treatment are to eradicate them, minimize pain, avoid scarring, and help prevent recurrence.
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Daily Recap: Lifestyle vs. genes in breast cancer showdown; Big pharma sues over insulin affordability law
Women who avoided pregnancy due to migraine said it would make raising a child difficult.
From the Journals
Diagnostic criteria may miss some MIS-C cases, experts say
“There is concern that children meeting current diagnostic criteria for MIS-C are the ‘tip of the iceberg,’ and a bigger problem may be lurking...
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Multiple Yellow-Brown Papules on the Penis
A 12-year-old boy presented with multiple asymptomatic, 0.1-cm, yellow-brown papules on the penile shaft of several years' duration. The lesions...
Guidelines
ACR issues guidances for MIS-C and pediatric rheumatic disease during pandemic
The ACR appears to be the first medical organization to review all the most current evidence to issue interim guidance with the expectations that...
From the Journals
Experts publish imaging recommendations for pediatric COVID-19
The review also included useful
From the Journals
Lung ultrasound works well in children with COVID-19
Ultrasound offers several benefits over other imaging modalities, too.
Pediatric Dermatology Consult
What presents as deep erythematous papules, pustules, and may form an annular or circular plaque?