Infectious Diseases
Conference Coverage
Beware a pair of dermatologic emergencies in children
Patients with SSSS commonly have concurrent skin pain, fever, irritability, malaise, and poor feeding.
Feature
Coronavirus has infected over 2% of U.S. children
AAP president: “In many areas, our health care system is terribly overburdened. The vaccine will not solve this overnight.”
Opinion
A shot in the arm
Dr. Wilkoff muses about proper injection technique for vaccines.
Commentary
Understanding messenger RNA and other SARS-CoV-2 vaccines
Technological advances make these new and revolutionary vaccines a reality.
Practice Alert
USPSTF update on sexually transmitted infections
Counseling—even if ≤ 30 minutes in a single session— can help curtail the spread of STIs, which are steadily increasing in incidence.
Applied Evidence
Home visits: A practical approach
This service, which significantly improves outcomes for many patients, is beneficial in this time of COVID-19.
Feature
COVID-19 vaccines: Preparing for patient questions
Commentary
Can a health care worker refuse the COVID-19 vaccine?
Can hospitals require their employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19?
Opinion
A 70-year-old presented with a 3-week history of asymptomatic violaceous papules on his feet
Make the Diagnosis - January 2021
Conference Coverage
Three genes could predict congenital Zika infection susceptibility
The genes appear in only the children, not the mothers.
From the Journals
C. difficile control could require integrated approach
Australian researchers call for a One Health approach to limit spread.