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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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CPP Patient Case: When to Stop TreatmentKaren O. Klein, MD, and Kent L. Reifschneider, MD, discuss a central precocious puberty (CPP) patient case regarding factors that would lead a physician to either stop treating a patient or continue with treatment.
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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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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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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.
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Tapering biologics after prolonged inactive disease may benefit pediatric patientsAlthough effective therapies are crucial, adverse events, financial burden, and other factors make a "taper-to-target" approach appealing to both pediatric patients and their caregivers.
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Obesity in pediatrics: perspectives from a pediatrician and a pediatric nurse practitionerTwo pediatric health care providers offer best practices for treating patients with obesity.
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The Rx of ADHDFollowing the diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the next step is treatment, which can include parent behavior management training, school-based interventions, and medication. Here's a look at the latest in ADHD treatments.
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Confusion with telehealth could create issuesHow a hodgepodge of federal and state telehealth waivers creates compliance concerns for providers practicing across state lines.
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Using digital tools to help providers collect what they are owedIt is essential that providers obtain the payments they are owed as quickly as reasonably possible, ensure payments are accurate and completely captured, and minimize costs to collect payments
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Treating an 18-month-old who tested positive for cannabis exposureAs more and more states legalize recreational marijuana, caregivers need to be vigilant about keeping products out of reach of children.
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Recommendations for compounded hand sanitizers during COVID-19The COVID-19 pandemic led to a shortage of hand sanitizers and a push to make up the gap with compounded hand sanitizer ensued. Recommendations were released to ensure their efficacy.
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Providing the best care for transgender adolescentsOffering an inclusive, safe space along with the best care for transgender and nonbinary adolescent patients is more important than ever.
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Recognizing the importance of energy availability in the young athleteA guide to recognizing the female and male athlete triad in young athletes.
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Analysis of COVID-19 clinical trials: A guide to reducing vaccine hesitancyTackling vaccine hesitancy for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is going to be an important component of achieving the herd immunity needed to end the pandemic.
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Effectively mentoring fellow cliniciansDefining the goals of the mentoring relationship can be useful to clarify expectations.
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$5.3 million in grants awarded to address youth mental health crisisInaugural recipients will use funds to support infrastructure, student mental health, and programs for children with behavioral challenges.
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Safe return to school: Part 2As fall approaches, one of the biggest questions is: Can children return to school and be in classroom environments that assure health and well-being for all? Here's how practitioners can help.
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Why physician burnout must be addressedThere are ways to mitigate stress by managing its symptoms. However, there are also ways to lessen stress by preventing some of it in the first place.
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Advancements in FDA approvals for pediatric obesity treatmentGLP-1 receptor agonists, used to treat diabetes, are now also being used for obesity in children and adolescents.
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State of the union on COVID-19What we knew about COVID-19 when the pandemic began, what we know now.
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Annular scars with hyperpigmentationAn 18-month-old girl presents with ringed scars with hyperpigmentation on the right side of her buttocks and back. What's the diagnosis?
