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A baby's pseudo paralysis of the hip stumps her doctorsYou are doing a pediatric nephrology rotation. It is late in the evening, and you're just about to leave for home when your pager goes off. You answer the call and learn about a 5-week-old girl who was seen in the orthopedic clinic that afternoon for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).
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Caring for autistic children in emergenciesChildren with autism who require emergency medical care have special needs clinicians must address before beginning treatment. Resources and strategies are available to help you coordinate such care in your setting.
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What's going on with polio, monkeypox, and COVID-19The news is full of stories about monkeypox, the recent changes to COVID-19 guidance, and the return of polio cases. What do clinicians need to know?
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Professional Update: Nurse H1N1 protectionCA and NY nurses seek H1N1 protection; nurse-doctor teamwork shown to save money; formation of national nursing union faces obstacles; nurses' Internet use studied
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What is the psychosocial impact of cutaneous diseases on children?Health care providers must not only address the physical symptoms of patients with skin disorders but also the psychological fallout frequently associated with these diseases.
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Febrile seizures: How to determine underlying contributorsA 12-month-old boy apparently had a seizure. He is no longer seizing and is reportedly stable.
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Dermcase: Young girl presents with hypertrophic scarAn adolescent girl seeks medical advice for managing recurrent nodules on her ear lobes. The diagnosis is keloids.
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Febrile seizures: How to determine underlying contributorsA 12-month-old boy apparently had a seizure. He is no longer seizing and is reportedly stable.
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Cardiovascular risk in ADHD pharmacotherapyPharmacotherapy, namely the stimulant medications methylphenidate (MPH) and amphetamine (MAS) and the nonstimulant medication atomoxetine (Strattera), is the recommended treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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Cardiovascular risk in ADHD pharmacotherapyPharmacotherapy, namely the stimulant medications methylphenidate (MPH) and amphetamine (MAS) and the nonstimulant medication atomoxetine (Strattera), is the recommended treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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Cardiovascular risk in ADHD pharmacotherapyPharmacotherapy, namely the stimulant medications methylphenidate (MPH) and amphetamine (MAS) and the nonstimulant medication atomoxetine (Strattera), is the recommended treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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Cardiovascular risk in ADHD pharmacotherapyPharmacotherapy, namely the stimulant medications methylphenidate (MPH) and amphetamine (MAS) and the nonstimulant medication atomoxetine (Strattera), is the recommended treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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Transitioning adolescents to adult care and adulthood: Is it time yet?Adolescent and young adult patients need help with the process of transitioning to adult care, in which patients are more responsible for their own healthcare.
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A pragmatic approach to apparent life-threatening eventsThe infant who arrives for medical care after an apparent life-threatening event (ALTE) presents the pediatrician with a host of uncertainties
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A pragmatic approach to apparent life-threatening eventsThe infant who arrives for medical care after an apparent life-threatening event (ALTE) presents the pediatrician with a host of uncertainties
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Transitioning adolescents to adult care and adulthood: Is it time yet?Adolescent and young adult patients need help with the process of transitioning to adult care, in which patients are more responsible for their own healthcare.
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Transitioning adolescents to adult care and adulthood: Is it time yet?Adolescent and young adult patients need help with the process of transitioning to adult care, in which patients are more responsible for their own healthcare.
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Implementing developmental surveillance and screening for identifying issues earlyTo encourage accurate and early identification of children with delays, disabilities, and emerging problems, in 2006 the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated its policy statement on developmental surveillance (DS) and screening to include a decision-making paradigm.
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A case of refractory atopic dermatitisA 12-year-old is brought into the office for a 10-month-old generalized itchy skin eruption.
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A case of refractory atopic dermatitisA 12-year-old is brought into the office for a 10-month-old generalized itchy skin eruption.
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An unwelcome eruption: periorificial dermatitisAn 11-year-old comes into the office with an asymptomatic slowly progressive eruption that began 3 years prior. The problem is finally resolved with topical and/or systemic treatment.
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A case of refractory atopic dermatitisA 12-year-old is brought into the office for a 10-month-old generalized itchy skin eruption.
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Performance-enhancing substances in teensThe pressures to perform and improve physical appearance are driving teens to experiment with performance-enhancing agents. This review bring pediatricians up to speed about this unsafe trend.
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Celebrate a nurse today and every day!It’s time to recognize a national treasure-nurses-during National Nurses Month. We can’t hug them during these days of social distancing, but we can honor them and thank them for all that they do, especially at great personal cost.
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An unwelcome eruption: periorificial dermatitisAn 11-year-old comes into the office with an asymptomatic slowly progressive eruption that began 3 years prior. The problem is finally resolved with topical and/or systemic treatment.
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Delivering bad news: Helping your patients retain dire detailsAfter receiving a negative diagnosis, patients often are too emotional to understand or even hear you explain their condition. Help give your patients a clearer picture of what lies ahead with our tips for sensitive engagement and education.
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Mailbox: Nurses' voices and opinionsNurse manager offers praise for August 2009 RN bullying feature; retired nursing instructor links nursing shortage with lack of preventive care in the U.S. healthcare system; our August 2009 Reflections piece reminds a nurse of her own training in keeping patient care her primary focus.
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20-month old boy has had extremely dry skin since birthA mother seeks an evaluation of her 20-month-old son, who has grown slowly and has had leathery dry skin since birth. He also has had multiple skin infections and chronic conjunctivitis, and he has delayed language development.
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Exploring an individualized treatment approach for central precocious pubertyIn the field of pediatric care, the understanding and management of central precocious puberty (CPP) is evolving, thanks to emerging data and individualized treatment approaches.
