Pediatrics
From the Journals
Studies gauge role of schools, kids in spread of COVID-19
A look at the effect of the school closures at the start of the pandemic in the United States.
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Many children with COVID-19 present without classic symptoms
Of 22 children hospitalized and positive for SARS-CoV-2, most had no respiratory illness or symptoms.
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Diagnostic testing for COVID-19: A quick summary for PCPs
Plus, answers to who and when to test.
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ACS disagrees with CDC on HPV vaccination in adults
The ACS did not endorse the CDC recommendation for shared clinical decision-making regarding HPV vaccination in adults aged 27-45.
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OK to treat many cancer patients despite pandemic, says ESMO
ESMO recommends against stopping or delaying cancer treatment that can impact survival.
Opinion
Are you SARS-CoV-2 vaccine hesitant?
How do you feel about the potential SARS-CoV-2 vaccine? Are you going to roll up your sleeve as soon as the vaccine becomes available in your...
Conference Coverage
Memphis clinic created to care for children and adolescents diagnosed with melanoma
To date, 20 female and 18 male patients have traveled to the clinic from 21 states and Puerto Rico for assessment and consultation.
News
MIS-C is a serious immune-mediated response to COVID-19 infection
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is still a moving target because there is much still to learn about it.
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Small NY study: Mother-baby transmission of COVID-19 not seen
All of the 31 infants born to infected mothers tested negative.
News
Men occupy most leadership roles in medicine
In pediatrics, a specialty where approximately 70% of physicians are now women, there has been progress, according to an expert.
Commentary
Behind the mask
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