Pediatrics
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Drug test results ‘should not dictate treatment’
BONITA SPRINGS, FLA. – Many clinicians say they’re unsure about interpreting urine drug screens, but a 30-minute training session can make a big...
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Acute flaccid myelitis has unique MRI features
Acute flaccid myelitis more commonly presents with asymmetric paralysis and spinal cord lesions largely restricted to gray matter.
Clinical
Rapid recovery pathway for pediatric PSF/AIS patients
Multimodal analgesia with early mobilization may decrease length of stay and improve patient satisfaction.
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Consider omitting CSF testing in older, low-risk febrile infants
To confirm the safety of omitting CSF testing in low-risk febrile infants older than 28 days, a prospective study will be needed.
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New pediatric therapies show promise for influenza, multidrug-resistant pathogens
ORLANDO – Baloxavir, a recently approved fast-acting single-dose medication for influenza, is currently under study...
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Children are vulnerable to diseases emerging because of climate change
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In pediatric ICU, being underweight can be deadly
SAN DIEGO – Skinniest patients face the highest mortality risk, even more than the obese and overweight.
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Fever, intestinal symptoms may delay diagnosis of Kawasaki disease in children
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FDA approves Xofluza for treatment of influenza
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