Pulmonology
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U.S. measles cases reached postelimination high in 2014
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Ibuprofen superior to morphine following pediatric tonsillectomy
Key clinical point: Ibuprofen safely and effectively replaces morphine for children’s pain relief following tonsillectomy. Major finding: Among...
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New immunization schedule moving online, but changes are minor
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Pertussis persists
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Lighter ventilator sedation protocol no better than usual care in the PICU
Key clinical point: A standardized approach to minimize sedation is possible for intubated children. Major finding: Children spent a median of 6.5...
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So far, flu vaccine only 23% effective
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CDC: Flu remains widespread; antivirals underutilized
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RSV peaks linked to increased pneumococcal pneumonia
Key clinical point: The incidence of pneumococcal pneumonia in young children is associated with seasonal peaks of respiratory syncytial and...
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Sorting out optimal TB testing can be tricky
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Text messages prompt parents to vaccinate their kids
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Study ignites concern that e-cigarettes may ‘renormalize’ smoking
Key clinical point: A high percentage of youth using e-cigarettes also are using tobacco, which suggests that e-cigarettes may be “renormalizing”...