Pulmonology
Commentary
Is it measles? – Diagnosis and management for the pediatric provider
The measles rash appears 2-4 days after the onset of fever, and is initially maculopapular and blanching.
News from the FDA/CDC
U.S. measles cases climb to over 800 for the year
New analysis predicts the 25 counties at the highest risk for a measles outbreak in 2019.
Conference Coverage
Most measles cases in 25 years prompts government pleas to vaccinate
CDC update coincides with National Infant Immunization Week campaign to reinforce message that vaccines are safe and effective.
Conference Coverage
Combo respiratory pathogen tests miss pertussis
BALTIMORE – Standalone pertussis PCR is best.
News from the FDA/CDC
Busiest week yet brings 2019 measles total to 555 cases
United States is quickly closing in on a postelimination-era record.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA warns of possible temporary shortage of trach tube
The shortage may impact children because but there are fewer alternative products on the market for pediatric patients.
Conference Coverage
Bronchiolitis is a feared complication of connective tissue disease
MAUI, HAWAII – “Stability equals success in these patients,” says Aryeh Fischer, MD.
News from the FDA/CDC
Flu activity falling but still elevated
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA concerned about e-cigs/seizures in youth
Between 2010 and early 2019, the FDA and poison control centers received 35 reports of seizures that mentioned the use of e-cigarettes
News from the FDA/CDC
Measles: Latest weekly count is the highest of the year
New outbreaks are occurring in California and New Jersey, with a state of emergency declared in one New York county.
News from the FDA/CDC
2018-2019 flu season: Going but not gone yet