Pediatrics
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N.Y. hospitals report near-universal CMV screening when newborns fail hearing tests
BALTIMORE – Screening by saliva swab, with urine PCR confirmation.
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HM19: Pediatric clinical conundrums
The rare and the unusual often present opportunities for clinical learning.
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HM19: Practice management tips for pediatric HMGs
Administrative and clinical leaders of pediatric HMGs should develop goals to optimize work-life integration for staff.
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Most measles cases in 25 years prompts government pleas to vaccinate
CDC update coincides with National Infant Immunization Week campaign to reinforce message that vaccines are safe and effective.
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Combo respiratory pathogen tests miss pertussis
BALTIMORE – Standalone pertussis PCR is best.
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Measles cases for 2019 now at postelimination high
“With a safe and effective vaccine that protects against measles, the suffering we are seeing is avoidable,” said HHS Secretary Alex Azar.
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HM19: Pediatric medical and surgical co-management
The more modern co-management model infuses a need for anticipatory and prevention-heavy approach.
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AAP updates 2019-2020 flu vaccine recommendations to include nasal spray
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concurs that both the nasal spray and flu vaccine are acceptable.
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Whole genome sequencing benefits pediatric ICU patients
SAN DIEGO – The first study of
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What’s the price of rude behavior in the hospital?
SAN DIEGO – Simulations suggest it might not stop colleagues from challenging diagnostic errors.