Pulmonology
Conference Coverage
RCT: 3% hypertonic saline fails to improve bronchiolitis outcomes
Key clinical point: There is no reason for routine use of 3% hypertonic saline vs.
Commentary
Evidence base is still missing in pediatric bronchiolitis care
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New recommendations issued for palivizumab in RSV prophylaxis
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Adenotonsillectomy for OSAS led to weight gain, even in overweight children
Key clinical point: Adenotonsillectomy for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome increases the risk of obesity in overweight children.Major finding:...
Conference Coverage
International AIDS conference pays tribute to colleagues on flight MH17
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Oncology hospitalist field is small, but growing
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FDA approves C1-esterase inhibitor for hereditary angioedema
Commentary
Daily inhaled corticosteroids marginally suppress children’s growth
Major finding: All six inhaled corticosteroids in this review were found to suppress linear growth velocity during 1 year of treatment; they all...
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No blood clot risk found with HPV vaccination
Key clinical point: There appears to be no increased risk of VTE linked with HPV vaccination.Major finding: The quadrivalent HPV vaccine is not...
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No blood clot risk found with HPV vaccination
Key clinical point: There appears to be no increased risk of VTE linked with HPV vaccination.Major finding: The quadrivalent HPV vaccine is not...
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Individualized program improves sleep in preschoolers
Key clinical point: A focused, individualized program can help recalcitrant preschoolers get to sleep and stay asleep.Major finding: In a pilot...