Pediatrics
Q&A
Is fluvoxamine safe and effective for treating anxiety disorders in children?
The Research Unit on Pediatric Psychopharmacology Anxiety Study Group. Fluvoxamine for the treatment of anxiety disorders in children and...
Clinical Inquiries
Should we change formula for a formula-fed infant with persistent spitting up, but with adequate weight gain?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: We found no controlled trials evaluating the efficacy of changing formulas in the management of uncomplicated regurgitation...
Q&A
How accurate is a second-trimester prenatal ultrasound in the diagnosis of Down syndrome?
Smith-Bindman R, Hosmer W, Feldstein VA, Deeks JJ, Goldberg JD. Second-trimester ultrasound to detect fetuses with Down syndrome. JAMA 2001; 285:...
Applied Evidence
The Evaluation and Treatment of Children with Acute Otitis Media
Original Research
Perinatal Risk for Mortality and Mental Retardation Associated with Maternal Urinary-Tract Infections
Q&A
Can inducing colonization with streptococci prevent recurrences of otitis media in children?
Roos K, Hakansson EG, Holm S. Effect of recolonisation with “interfering” alpha streptococci on recurrences of acute and secretory otitis media in...
Q&A
Does a multivalent pneumococcal vaccine given to infants prevent otitis media?
Eskola J, Kilpi T, Palmu A, et al. Efficacy of a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine against otitis media. N Engl J Med 2001; 344: 403-09.
Q&A
How does a “wait and see” approach to prescribing antibiotics for acute otitis media (AOM) compare with immediate antibiotic treatment?
Little P, Gould C, Williamson I, Moore M, Warner G, Dunleavy J. Pragmatic randomized controlled trial of two prescribing strategies for childhood...
Clinical Inquiries
What is the best oral antifungal medication for tinea capitis?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Terbinafine is effective, safe for use in children, and relatively inexpensive, and it offers a shorter course of therapy...
Q&A
Is teething in infants associated with fever or other symptoms?
Wake M, Hesketh K, Lucas J. Teething and tooth eruption in infants: a cohort study. Pediatrics 2000; 106:1374-79.
Q&A
Is oral dexamethasone as effective as intramuscular dexamethasone for outpatient management of moderate croup?
Rittichier KK, Ledwith CA. Outpatient treatment of moderate croup with dexamethasone: intramuscular verses oral dosing. Pediatrics 2000; 106:1344-...