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Puneet Tung, DO

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Segmental hemangioma on a newborn’s face

A healthy 5-week-old girl presents for evaluation of rapidly growing, flat-topped red papules on the left side of her face.


Jennifer Schoch, MD

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Segmental hemangioma on a newborn’s face

A healthy 5-week-old girl presents for evaluation of rapidly growing, flat-topped red papules on the left side of her face.


Ronald Sunog, MD

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Early introduction of the “Big Eight” allergenic foods

There is now compelling evidence that the early introduction of allergenic foods to infants might very well prevent the development of food allergy.


Roy G Geronemus, MD

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Port wine stains in infants: Optimizing outcomes with early treatment

When a baby is born with a disfiguring port wine stain, parents may be anxious for options to eliminate the lesion. Laser treatment is an effective option, and it is best begun early.


Kristy Luciano, MS, PA-C

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Taking on a strategy to tackle COVID-19

COVID-19 has rapidly changed many aspects of life and nowhere is this more apparent than in medical offices.


Lindsay P Osborn, BS

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Erythematous plaque on an infant’s cheek

A healthy, afebrile, 12-month-old girl presents for evaluation with an asymptomatic nodule on her left cheek that has been present for 3 weeks. She was initially seen by her pediatrician, diagnosed with cellulitis, and prescribed an oral antibiotic, which was not administered by her parents.


Ashley D Brown, MD

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Erythematous plaque on an infant’s cheek

A healthy, afebrile, 12-month-old girl presents for evaluation with an asymptomatic nodule on her left cheek that has been present for 3 weeks. She was initially seen by her pediatrician, diagnosed with cellulitis, and prescribed an oral antibiotic, which was not administered by her parents.


Lisa Wise-Faberowski, MD, MS, FAAP

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Looking at anesthetic neurotoxicity in pediatric sedation

Pediatricians need to have informed discussions with parents and caregivers about procedures for their children requiring sedation or general anesthesia. This evidence can help with those decisions.


Michael A Shapiro, MD

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How social media responds to suicidal messages

What if someone is posting suicidal messages or something disturbing on social media? Some social media sites also have a process to report suicidal content and get help for the person posting the message. Each offers different options on how to respond. Here's how 6 of the most popular ones do it.


Kelly Orringer, MD

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How to make postpartum depression screening a success in primary care

Pediatricians are the ideal first-line providers to help identify, refer, and support new mothers affected by postpartum depression.


Maria Muzik, MD, MSC

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How to make postpartum depression screening a success in primary care

Pediatricians are the ideal first-line providers to help identify, refer, and support new mothers affected by postpartum depression.


Sharon Kileny, MD

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How to make postpartum depression screening a success in primary care

Pediatricians are the ideal first-line providers to help identify, refer, and support new mothers affected by postpartum depression.


Hailey E Steuber, PharmD, BCPPS

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Immunizations after immunomodulation: Clinical data and recommendations

Clinicians must advocate for pediatric patients receiving immunomodulation therapies to also receive timely vaccinations for vaccine-preventable diseases.


Amy Prince, DO

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8-year-old girl with pain in her neck

A mildly overweight 8-year-old Hispanic female in rural Colorado is brought to her primary care provider’s office with right neck pain and right-sided neck swelling of a day’s duration. The patient’s mother also stated that her daughter had a maximum temperature (T-max) of 102°F that started that morning. The patient denied any sore throat, rash, headache, rhinorrhea, cough, nasal congestion, abdominal pain, vomiting, or diarrhea. What's the diagnosis?


Morgan Hungenberg, DO

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8-year-old girl with pain in her neck

A mildly overweight 8-year-old Hispanic female in rural Colorado is brought to her primary care provider’s office with right neck pain and right-sided neck swelling of a day’s duration. The patient’s mother also stated that her daughter had a maximum temperature (T-max) of 102°F that started that morning. The patient denied any sore throat, rash, headache, rhinorrhea, cough, nasal congestion, abdominal pain, vomiting, or diarrhea. What's the diagnosis?


Georgina K. Carson

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Work smarter: Apps to free up time in your day

With multiple patients to see and many government mandates to fulfill, the pediatrician's life is a busy one. Here are 5 apps to help you work smarter.


David W Brodell, MD

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Boy’s chronic lesions change with the seasons

A healthy 10-year-old male presents for evaluation with a 3-year history of an asymptomatic and progressive, mildly pruritic rash over his head and trunk. The first lesion appeared on his back 3 years ago, and numerous other lesions developed insidiously afterward. The patient’s father states that the lesions fade during the winter and become more prominent during the summer. Failed treatment included hydrocortisone. What's the diagnosis?


Glynis Scott, MD

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Boy’s chronic lesions change with the seasons

A healthy 10-year-old male presents for evaluation with a 3-year history of an asymptomatic and progressive, mildly pruritic rash over his head and trunk. The first lesion appeared on his back 3 years ago, and numerous other lesions developed insidiously afterward. The patient’s father states that the lesions fade during the winter and become more prominent during the summer. Failed treatment included hydrocortisone. What's the diagnosis?


Maria Cordisco, MD

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Boy’s chronic lesions change with the seasons

A healthy 10-year-old male presents for evaluation with a 3-year history of an asymptomatic and progressive, mildly pruritic rash over his head and trunk. The first lesion appeared on his back 3 years ago, and numerous other lesions developed insidiously afterward. The patient’s father states that the lesions fade during the winter and become more prominent during the summer. Failed treatment included hydrocortisone. What's the diagnosis?


Mollika Sajady, DO, MPH

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How to strengthen PCPs’ mental health training

A new nationwide program helps primary care providers (PCPs) with mental health training to better address routine psychosocial issues in children and their families.


Emily Borman-Shoap, MD

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How to strengthen PCPs’ mental health training

A new nationwide program helps primary care providers (PCPs) with mental health training to better address routine psychosocial issues in children and their families.


Katherine E Murray, MD, MPH

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How to strengthen PCPs’ mental health training

A new nationwide program helps primary care providers (PCPs) with mental health training to better address routine psychosocial issues in children and their families.


Jonathan Homans, MD

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How to strengthen PCPs’ mental health training

A new nationwide program helps primary care providers (PCPs) with mental health training to better address routine psychosocial issues in children and their families.


Andrew Barnes, MD, MPH

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How to strengthen PCPs’ mental health training

A new nationwide program helps primary care providers (PCPs) with mental health training to better address routine psychosocial issues in children and their families.


Deeti J Pithadia, BS

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Teenager bothered by painful bumps on toes

A healthy 15-year-old girl presents for evaluation of itchy, painful bumps on her toes that developed 3 weeks earlier. The bumps become more numerous and bothersome when she is outdoors sledding and skiing. What's the diagnosis?


Carly A Stilphen, MD

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Teenager bothered by painful bumps on toes

A healthy 15-year-old girl presents for evaluation of itchy, painful bumps on her toes that developed 3 weeks earlier. The bumps become more numerous and bothersome when she is outdoors sledding and skiing. What's the diagnosis?


Masoud Salehi, MD

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Recommendations for prescribing SSRIs

Before turning to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) to treat anxiety and depressive disorders in children, check out the freely accessible, genotype-based, drug-dosing online knowledgebases for guidance.


Hasti Hadizadeh, MD

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Recommendations for prescribing SSRIs

Before turning to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) to treat anxiety and depressive disorders in children, check out the freely accessible, genotype-based, drug-dosing online knowledgebases for guidance.


Audrey Chang, BA

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Recommendations for prescribing SSRIs

Before turning to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) to treat anxiety and depressive disorders in children, check out the freely accessible, genotype-based, drug-dosing online knowledgebases for guidance.


Marco A Grados, MD, MPH

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Recommendations for prescribing SSRIs

Before turning to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) to treat anxiety and depressive disorders in children, check out the freely accessible, genotype-based, drug-dosing online knowledgebases for guidance.

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