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Phase 2/3 trial of new omicron-targeted vaccine shows efficacy in adolescentsA single dose of the mRNA-1273.222 vaccine demonstrated strong immune responses against various omicron subvariants and showed a favorable safety profile compared to existing vaccines.
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Navigating the current shortages of pediatric ADHD medicationsUnderstand how to naviate the current shortage of pediatric ADHD medications.
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Swollen, purple, blistered thumb leads to diagnosis of herpetic whitlowYou are asked to evaluate a boy, aged 14 years, who presents with one week of tender, expanding, confluent, purple blisters on his swollen left thumb, extending under the thumbnail.. What is the diagnosis?
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Are you ready for AB 899?A pediatrician's guide to the new baby food safety regulations from Tanya Altmann, MD, FAAP.
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Master pain-free dermatologyLearn to discern the best pain-mitigation strategies for each patient, based on research and personal experience.
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Persistent foot and leg swelling in a 17-year-old femaleA 17-year-old girl presents with a 2-year history of unilateral swelling of the left lower extremity as well as a poorly healed ankle sprain of the affected extremity 3 years prior that slowly resolved but left persistent swelling. What's the diagnosis?
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Not just abortion: How the demise of Roe v Wade may impact fertility careWith the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v Wade eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion, there are questions about its impact on fertility care.
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Considering anger among health care professionalsIt is an uncomfortable emotion that is often suppressed—but potent.
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Disturbed sleep, depression may have bidirectional relationship through early yearsThe cohort study is the first to report developmental cascades between disturbed sleep and depressive symptoms throughout childhood and early adolescence.
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A 9-year-old boy presents with neck massA 9-year-old boy was seen for follow-up of a neck mass noted several years earlier. He first presented with this finding at 3 years of age, when during an otherwise unremarkable examination, he became upset, and a protuberant swelling was noted in the anterior aspect of the right side of his neck. What's the diagnosis?
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What to expect during the 2024-2025 flu seasonTrivalent seasonal influenza vaccines include 2 influenza A viruses (H1N1) and 1 influenza B virus.
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Six-year-old male with acute eye swelling and drainageA 6-year-old boy presented to his pediatrician with clear drainage from his left eye for 1 to 2 days. He denied itchiness, pain, vision changes, nasal congestion, or history of allergies. What's the diagnosis?
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Telehealth in 2023: What physicians need to knowAnswers to some common questions about providing telehealth services in 2023.
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Common recreational water illnesses in childrenAs summer approaches, many children will spend time playing in pools, water parks, lakes, rivers, and oceans. Several serious types of infections, although relatively infrequent, have been associated with recreational water activities.
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Exploring the treatment landscape for pediatric vitiligoStandard treatment for vitiligo includes topical corticosteroids, topical calcineurin inhibitors, oral corticosteroids, and phototherapy, among others.
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Vulvar ulcerations in a pre-adolescent girl following COVID-19 vaccinationCan you diagnose this patient with a tender bump on the labia majora accompanied by fever and sore throat?
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Managing genital and pelvic pain in young patientsPart 2 in a series on emergencies in pediatric and adolescent gynecology.
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Considering vaccination hesitation as avoiding risk, driven by fear and helplessnessWe seek to reduce vaccine side effects—but what about the social media-compounded fears of anti-COVID vaccination?
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Adolescent in detention center presents with hallucinationsA 17-year-old boy with a history of anxiety was transported from a juvenile detention center for altered mental status, including hallucinations and agitation. What's the diagnosis?
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Adjunctive medications for epilepsyExamining 2 of the medications that can be used as an adjunctive treatment for epilepsy.
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If AI isn’t ready to diagnose patients, where can it be used in health care?Considering AI’s potential limitations in diagnosing patients or designing treatment plans, it’s understandable that physicians and other medical professionals would prefer to keep its clinical use at arm’s length for the time being.
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Extended-wear insulin infusion set leads to greater satisfaction in type 1 diabetesA study presented during a poster session at the American Diabetes Association Virtual 81st Scientific Sessions evaluated performance, safety, and satisfaction of an extended-wear insulin infusion set in patients with type 1 diabetes.
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Girl, 8 months, presents with red, painful cheeksA healthy 8-month-old girl awoke with painful indurated red plaques on both cheeks, with the left worse than the right. Her mother said the girl had been sucking on a popsicle for 10 minutes the previous evening before bed. What's the diagnosis?
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Generalized, eruptive lichen planus in a pediatric patientA healthy 14-year-old boy presented at our dermatology practice with acute onset of an intensely itchy rash that first appeared 2 months prior.
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RX Review: Emerging research shaping the future of food allergy care in 2025In the final part of this 5-part series, panelists discuss new allergy treatments such as Xolair, early immunotherapy, and their broader impact.
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How to engage in effective clinical conversations about obesitySmall shifts in your communication style and tactics when discussing obesity with patients can significantly impact how your message is received.
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Racism in pediatric health: How to talk to children about racismBoth the protests in the summer of 2020 for racial justice and the news that non-White Americans are disproportionately affected by COVID-19 have highlighted the urgent need to address racism everywhere, including in pediatric practice.
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Eyes on a new school yearEarly intervention for vision screenings is integral for promoting and maintaining eye health in young children. Pediatricians should watch for and educate parents on signs and symptoms of possible vision problems.
