The week before onset of this rash, the child had not been feeling well, and had complained of chills, nausea, and a sore throat. What does this look like to you?

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This neonate was seen in consultation when brought to the emergency department because of staff concern about bacterial omphalitis. The baby had been feeding well and sleeping through the night.

A 14-year-old boy presented with diffuse abdominal pain of several day’s duration; he was admitted for vomiting and anorexia. The pain was worse on the right side, exacerbated with eating, and associated with constipation. Initially symptoms were presumed to be a side effect of treatment with an antibiotic.

Studies have shown that almost 60% of kids complain of a headache at some point during childhood and that 8% of children and teens have migraines.¹ Here, 5 tips to help facilitate the differential diagnosis in daily practice, plus a bonus point.

A 2-week old neonate was brought to the emergency department for evaluation of a “lump” on the back. The lesion was first noted shortly after birth, but had been expanding since then.

New research finds that type 2 diabetes, once considered a disease of “adult onset,” is highly resistant to treatment in overweight American youth—a group succumbing to the disorder at an alarming rate. Here, a comment on the cultural norms that make choosing health a daily battle.

There has long been a question about whether use of handheld cellular phones increases the risk of brain tumors. Are children and adolescents at higher risk because of their developing brain and smaller head size?

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This case illustrates 2 key points in doing abuse examinations and 1 frequently encountered point.

Sports-related concussions, which can occur in any sport, are on the rise. Here: a short review of the primary sources of pediatric concussion and keys to timely assessment. The author also discusses emerging research that reminds us to approach “mild TBI" as more than just a minor injury.

A patient presented for help with an “itchy rash” on the arms of 2 days duration. The eruption appeared after she had helped her parents clear thick overgrowths of “weeds” from the yard.

Video: Adolescent Immunizations: Are You (And Your Patient) Up to Date?

Dr Margaret Fisher— who helped write the (Red) book on immunizations for youngsters— succinctly summarizes the latest guidelines here.