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Current and upcoming strategies for prevention of CMV in neonatesVana Papevangelou, MD, PhD, presented current and upcoming strategies to prevent congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections in neonates at IDWeek 2023.
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Video: Personalizing Progress: New Data Shaping Care in Central Precocious PubertyPanelists discuss how central precocious puberty involves early activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis before age 8 in girls and age 9 in boys. This requires individualized treatment decisions based on factors such as growth velocity, bone age advancement, and psychosocial impact, with GnRH agonist therapies available in multiple formulations (injections and implants) that effectively suppress puberty while preserving final height potential and have reassuring long-term safety profiles for bone health and fertility outcomes.
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Generalized, eruptive lichen planus in a pediatric patientA healthy 14-year-old boy presented at our dermatology practice with acute onset of an intensely itchy rash that first appeared 2 months prior.
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Managing hMPV, the “evil twin” of RSVSeasonal changes and COVID-19 have affected patterns in human metapneumovirus.
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Full case - Anxiety: A diagnosis of exclusionTry to diagnose this patient with a history of receptive-expressive speech disorder and anxiety.
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Why your practice needs an internet contingency planDoctors and staff should know how to respond if internet goes down for prolonged periods.
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The world of the pediatric adolescent patientPediatric adolescent gynecologic topics are critical to the practice, and patient families.
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An adolescent female with abdominal pain and tachycardiaA female aged 13 years with morbid obesity and recent hospitalization for pyelonephritis presents with abdominal pain, tachycardia, and shortness of breath. What's the diagnosis?
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A review of IDSA's 2024 complicated intra-abdominal infection clinical practice guidelineDanielle Van Damme, DNP, CPNP-AC, discussed key updates from the 2024 IDSA guideline on diagnosing complicated intra-abdominal infections, emphasizing ultrasound as the preferred imaging modality.
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Direct oral anticoagulants for venous thromboembolism in pediatricsA review of current guidelines in treatment and thromboprophylaxis.
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These factors increase the risk of "long COVID" in childrenMore symptoms, older age, and longer hospitalization time increased the risk of post-COVID-19 conditions (long COVID) in children.
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Use proper coding to get what you're owedA physician’s goal is to care for patients, but a key part of being able to provide that care is the eternal quest for payment. One way to ensure that a practice maximizes its coding regimen is to make sure each session can be efficiently billed.
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Screening adolescents for psychosocial concernsFor adolescent patients, psychosocial concerns can be an important part of care and routine validated screening can help pediatricians determine which patients may require extra care or even a specialist.
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Are financial troubles on the horizon?Is the economy on the verge of a crash? Let’s examine what the facts say.
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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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Acne vulgaris in teenagersIt effects most teenagers and can lead to mental distress. Here are 5 important facts about acne vulgaris in adolescents.
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Mental health during pandemics: prevalence and risk factorsThe stress of enduring an infectious disease pandemic expresses itself in a variety of mental health conditions, but the likelihood of experiencing particular symptoms depends on who you are.
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Central Precocious Puberty in Male PatientsThe panel examines potential long-term effects of central precocious puberty treatment on bone density and spermatogenesis in male patients.
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Clinical Pearls for the Management of ALGSExperts in pediatric hepatology share advice for the optimal management of Alagille syndrome.
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Aleece Fosnight, PA-C, discusses bladder control issues and associations with foodHydration, timed voiding, and limiting bladder-irritating foods can help kids manage incontinence, says Aleece Fosnight, PA-C, in this Q+A interview.
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Ibrahim Gwarzo, DrPH, discusses opioid timing, hospitalizations for sickle cell painIbrahim Gwarzo, MBBS, DrPH, MPH, explains his study that found timely opioid administration was associated with lower hospitalization rates for children with uncomplicated sickle cell pain.
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Bruise-like marks on a healthy teenage male’s backA 15-year-old male first noticed the marks on his back during a recent vertical growth spurt. On exam there are multiple horizontal violaceous linear striae on his back. He is otherwise healthy and denies any history of back injury or exposure to topical or systemic steroids. What's the diagnosis?
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David Brousseau, MD: Benefits of timely opioid dosing for SCD painStudy author David Brousseau, MD, MS, explains the benefit of a child being able to go home after a sickle cell disease-associated ED visit.
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Corticosteroids in Pediatric AD CarePanelists discuss how corticosteroids remain essential for controlling flares but must be used thoughtfully with education and reassurance for families.
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A case of progressive joint pain and rash in a 5-year-oldA 5-year-old nonverbal boy with autism spectrum disorder and global developmental delay presented to the emergency department with bilateral lower-extremity bruising and progressive difficulty ambulating. What's the diagnosis?
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In the OTC aisle: Drug interaction considerations for cough and cold medicationsOver-the-counter (OTC) remedies are widely available, but some carry drug-drug or drug-disease interactions that clinicians and families should know.
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Best practices for pediatricians in diagnosing and treating asthmaHidden triggers and asthma mimickers can complicate this common childhood condition.
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Expert Perspectives on Novel Drug Delivery Systems in the Management of Pediatric ADHDJeffrey L. Alvaro, M.D., introduces an upcoming panel discussion surrounding the clinical implications of novel drug delivery systems in the management of Pediatric ADHD, utilizing 3 patient cases.
