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Tocilizumab shortage continues as pandemic wears on
August 19, 2021
Emergency use authorization of tocilizumab for COVID-19 has led to a global shortage, but supplies for rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory conditions are faring better – for now.
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Children and COVID: New cases rise to winter levels
August 17, 2021
Since late June, weekly infections in children have increased by almost 1,400%.
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U.S. reports record COVID-19 hospitalizations of children
August 17, 2021
The U.S. now has an average of about 129,000 new COVID-19 cases per day, Reuters reported, which has doubled in about 2 weeks. The number of hospitalized patients is at a 6-month high, and about 600 people are dying each day.
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Move from awareness to action to combat racism in medicine
August 12, 2021
Calls to action to address structural racism include learning from policies, prioritizing voting, and educating children.
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SHM’s Center for Quality Improvement to partner on NIH grant
August 12, 2021
Study will identify interventions to rapidly improve care for children hospitalized with respiratory illnesses.
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Febrile infant guideline allows wiggle room on hospital admission, testing
August 12, 2021
Evidence-based guidelines use language to guide, but not direct, clinicians in balancing the risks of infections and invasive procedures.
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Major musculoskeletal surgery in children with medically complex conditions
August 10, 2021
The guide meticulously details the steps required to successfully prepare for an operation and post-operative recovery.
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Surge of new child COVID cases continues for 6th consecutive week
August 10, 2021
Upward trend in vaccine initiation is now in its 4th week among 12- to 15-year-olds.
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Fauci says ‘unprecedented’ conditions could influence COVID vaccine approval for kids
August 6, 2021
“If I were a [non-COVID] virus looking for a niche, I would be really confused,” Dr. Fauci told pediatric hospitalists.
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Increases in new COVID cases among children far outpace vaccinations
August 3, 2021
Almost 8 months into their vaccination odyssey, children aged 16-17 years just passed an important milestone.