Pediatrics
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Metformin associated with small height gain in children
Metformin was associated with a small height increase among children in a meta-analysis.
Case Reports
Generalized, well-dispersed rash • wheal development after tactile irritation • normal vital signs • Dx?
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Infection prevention
Dr. Kristina K. Bryant emphasizes the need to adhere to standard precautions to prevent the spread of infections to and by health care providers...
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Energy drinks can increase adolescent TBI risk more than alcohol
Consumption of energy drinks increased the risk of traumatic brain injury in adolescents even more than alcohol.
Conference Coverage
Actionable mutations are highly prevalent in young lung cancer patients
Genomic testing is paramount when lung cancer occurs before age 40.
Conference Coverage
ICAAC: Enhanced disinfection practices in day care reduce antibiotic use
Antibiotic use was cut by 32% among children attending day care centers that adopted enhanced hard surface disinfecting practices using...
Conference Coverage
ICAAC: Synergistic effects of two pediatric vaccines highlighted
Pediatric rotavirus and pneumococcal conjugate vaccines provide co-contributory benefits extending well beyond the diseases they specifically...
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Breast reductions
Dr. Francine Pearce discusses surgical breast reduction of macromastia and gigantomastia in teens.
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ADHD and comorbidities
Dr. Barbara J. Howard discusses how to diagnose the comorbidities of ADHD.
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Exercise found protective against effects of bullying, suicide
The more students exercised, the less likely they were to feel sad or suicidal, particularly if they were the victims of bullies, analysis of a...
Conference Coverage
ICAAC: GI PCR test helped infection control in a children’s hospital
Using a multiplex gastrointestinal PCR test known as the GI FilmArray enabled clinicians to rapidly diagnose infective diarrhea at a children’s...