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Food allergy testing for eczema in kids varies by specialty
A child with eczema is more likely to be given food allergy tests if seen by an allergist or a pediatrician and less likely to have these tests if...
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ADHD meds may boost treatment retention in comorbid addiction
About 25% of patients presenting to outpatient substance use care meet criteria for an ADHD diagnosis.
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Antibiotic prescribing: How to manage patient pressures
A variety of techniques can be employed to alter patient expectations and reduce antibiotic prescribing.
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Hand hygiene in pediatric ICUs: Identifying areas for improvement
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Consider C. difficile early in children with cancer with GI symptoms
Children with a hematologic malignancy had a higher prevalence of CDI.
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Should we use antibiotics to treat sore throats?
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Vaccine-preventable infection risk high for pediatric hematopoietic cell transplantation recipients
Optimize vaccination strategies early post hematopoietic cell transplantation.
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Preadolescent acne: Management from birth requires increasing vigilance
No treatment may be necessary for acne in the first few months of life, but the condition can leave scars in children as young as ages 3-6 months...
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Beware a pair of dermatologic emergencies in children
Patients with SSSS commonly have concurrent skin pain, fever, irritability, malaise, and poor feeding.
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Partnering with dietitians can bridge gaps in IBD care
Dr. Ashwin N. Ananthakrishnan said it’s key for gastroenterologists to communicate what exactly they want the dietitian to address and not merely...
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GI physicians urge COVID-19 vaccines for all IBD patients
"The [vaccines] leading the pack do not have any replicating virus and thus can be used in immunocompromised people," said Maria Abreu, MD.