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Survey: Physicians predict increase in measles deaths
May 15, 2019
Summer travel will lead to increased outbreaks, and misinformation about vaccination will probably get worse.
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Measles complications in the U.S. unchanged in posteradication era
May 15, 2019
CHICAGO –Approximately 25% of measles cases result in hospitalization, and the mortality risk is meaningful.
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Comorbid depression worsens many pediatric hospital outcomes
May 14, 2019
Hospital costs, length of stay, and mortality were of prime concern.
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N.Y. hospitals report near-universal CMV screening when newborns fail hearing tests
May 11, 2019
BALTIMORE – Screening by saliva swab, with urine PCR confirmation.
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HM19: Pediatric clinical conundrums
May 9, 2019
The rare and the unusual often present opportunities for clinical learning.
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HM19: Practice management tips for pediatric HMGs
April 30, 2019
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
April 29, 2019
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
April 29, 2019
BALTIMORE – Standalone pertussis PCR is best.
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Measles cases for 2019 now at postelimination high
April 25, 2019
“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
April 10, 2019
The more modern co-management model infuses a need for anticipatory and prevention-heavy approach.