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Pediatric obesity presents complexities in medication dosingAmy L. Kiskaddon, PharmD, MBA, BCPPS, discusses how medication doses need to be adjusted for pediatric patients with obesity.
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Muscle spasms in a 19-year-old maleA 19-year-old male presents to the emergency department (ED) with headache and fever of 4 days’ duration. Six days earlier, his left palm had been punctured by a rusty nail. What's the diagnosis?
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Safety and Efficacy of Cell Based Influenza VaccinesGary Marshall, MD, discusses the safety and efficacy of cell based influenza vaccines and some of the knowledge gaps that remain about influenza virus in children.
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Hypothermia and abnormal eye movements in a 5-week-old infantA 5-week-old female infant born at 38 weeks presents to her pediatrician with abnormal eye movements. What’s the diagnosis?
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Harmful excipients for pediatric patientsEvidence suggests some pharmaceutical excipients in medications may have adverse effects on pediatric patients. Here’s what you should know.
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Suspicious facial swelling in a 22-month-old girlA 22-month-old female patient with sickle cell disease on folic acid and penicillin prophylaxis with a 3-day history of nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, fever and decreased oral intake presents to the emergency department (ED) for acute facial swelling noted when she woke up from a nap. What's the diagnosis?
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The latest FDA approvals for children’s medicationsRead the latest medications for pediatric patients approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
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Crossover symptoms of COVID-19 and influenzaAs respiratory viruses and COVID-19 variants lurk seemingly everywhere, here’s how best to detect and differentiate.
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Advancements in FDA approvals for pediatric obesity treatmentGLP-1 receptor agonists, used to treat diabetes, are now also being used for obesity in children and adolescents.
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Study: Exploring lasting benefits of bariatric surgery for teens with severe obesityA decade after bariatric surgery, most teens maintained weight loss and reduced obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension.
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Take-Home PointsJoshua Zeichner, MD; Brittany Craiglow, MD; Elizabeth Swanson, MD; Vikash Oza, MD; and Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, provide take-home messages for dermatologists treating pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis.
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FDA approval sought for mirdametinib in NF1-PNSpringWorks Therapeutics has initiated a new drug application for mirdametinib in neurofibromatosis type 1-associated plexiform neurofibromas.
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How pediatricians can help mitigate the mental health crisisNow that major medical organizations have declared a youth mental health crisis, what can pediatricians do to advocate for change?
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Diffuse targetoid and bullous skin lesions, mucositis, and ocular discharge in an adolescent maleCan you diagnose this adolescent with an 11-day history of diffuse targetoid and bullous lesions on his extremities and trunk?
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Eating disorders in minority and marginalized populationsWhat kind of person comes to mind when you think of eating disorders? Here’s why you might be wrong.
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Future proofing health careThe pandemic’s profound impact on the industry has only heightened with staffing shortages and health care legislation complexities.
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Psychosis in an 18-year-old maleAlex, an 18-year-old male, presented to the emergency department with a 4-day history of paranoia, agitation, and disorganized behavior. He had no psychiatric history or prior mental health contact and no known medical conditions.
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Major health policy issues still pending for 'lame duck' congressPhysicians, hospitals and health groups press Congress on big issues before term ends.
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Ensuring that you still get paid for telehealth in 20213 best practices you must implement to stay compliant and collect maximum reimbursement.
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Newborn’s rash involves eyes and noseA healthy 11-day-old male infant is brought to the pediatric clinic for evaluation of rash. The rash started with a 2-mm papule on the left medial epicanthal fold 4 days before the clinic visit. A day before coming to the clinic, the rash had spread to the upper left eyelid and the nasal bridge. What's the diagnosis?
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A 3-week-old girl with vesicular rashA 3-week old girl comes to an emergency room with vesicular eruptions and recent mild nasal congestion and fussiness. What’s the diagnosis?
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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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Anger hurts your team’s performance and health, and yours tooAnger in health care affects both patients and professionals with rising violence and negative health outcomes, but understanding its triggers and applying de-escalation techniques can help manage this pervasive issue.
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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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How one child’s tragedy is making us reconsider our approach to drowning preventionA pediatrician and a mother share sobering lessons learned regarding water safety for children.
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The post-pandemic patient: a catalyst for health system changeCOVID-19 has altered expectations for health care delivery.
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State of the union on COVID-19What we knew about COVID-19 when the pandemic began, what we know now.
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A pediatrician’s dilemma: Understanding, diagnosing, and treating antenatal hydronephrosisAntenatal hydronephrosis (ANH), also referred to as urinary tract dilation, is one of the most confounding challenges to the practicing pediatrician. When dealing with newborns and children with ANH, pediatricians face understanding the significance of the degree of hydronephrosis, risk assessment, prenatal and postnatal management, and the use of prophylactic antibiotics.
