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SLIDESHOWS

Genital Lesions: A Photo Essay—Part 2
November 28, 2012

This compact slide show provides a range of anomalies and disorders.

Genital Lesions: A Photo Essay
November 19, 2012

This compact slide show provides a range of anomalies and disorders.

Diaper Dermatoses: A Photo Essay
November 9, 2012

In this photo essay you will see an array of diaper dermatoses. Compare and contrast the classic findings to help build your clinical diagnostic skills.

 
PHOTOCLINIC

Facial Nerve Palsy in a Female Teenager
September 13, 2012

A 14-year-old female presented with a 1-week history of right-sided facial numbness. Ear pain on the affected side was the first symptom and was followed by progressive paresthesia. She was otherwise asymptomatic.

Dyskeratosis Congenita: An Inherited Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome
May 1, 2012

If patient presents with abnormal pigmentation, nail dystrophy, and leukoplakia, keep this entity in mind.

Minocycline Hyperpigmentation
February 3, 2012

A 17-year-old girl being treated for mild acne, anxiety, and depression, presented with an ankle “bruise” related to an injury sustained 2 years earlier. Symptoms resolved with treatment, but the hyperpigmentation persisted.


 
CLINICAL TRIALS
Neuropsychological Functioning Among Children With Tourret's Disorder and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Full Text View. Neuropsychological Functioning Among Children With Tourret's Disorder and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ( ADHD). ... ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:. NCT00416091. Purpose. Tourette's disorder ( TD) is a childhood-onset
Biological Markers in Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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our new site. (Full Text View. Biological Markers in Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ( ADHD). ... ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:. NCT00001206. Purpose. The purpose of this study is to evaluate individuals with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity
Parents at the Center: Information Management in ADHD
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Full Text View. Parents at the Center: Information Management in ADHD - Clinical Trial. ... Parents of children with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder ( ADHD) play an essential role in chronic care as they offer critical information to providers

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FOCUS ON VACCINES

Podcast: How Safe is Vaccination? Answers For Worried Parents
Consultant for Pediatricians,  November 22, 2011
Podcast: Vaccines—Exactly How Safe Are They?
Consultant for Pediatricians,  November 17, 2011
Podcast: Addressing Parents’ Concerns About Vaccinating Boys Against HPV Infection
Consultant for Pediatricians,  November 9, 2011
Podcast: Flu Vaccination Again This Year?: What To Say When Patients Ask
Consultant for Pediatricians,  October 12, 2011


 
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  • Infant and Toddler With History of Cough

    A 6-month-old boy has a 1-week history of dry cough that worsens at night. He has been wheezing intermittently for the past month. A 2-year-old girl has had severe nighttime cough, congestion, and fever for 2 days. She recently recovered from a respiratory illness of 1 month's duration. Chest radiographs of both patients are shown… Read More

  • Recommendations for Flu Vaccination

    Last year, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices updated its vaccination recommendations to include new guidelines for children ages 6 months through 8 years, and for persons with egg allergy. Read More

  • Exercise and Asthma Guidelines

    Patients with asthma may be reluctant to exercise for fear of triggering an attack. You can reassure them that adequate control can allow them to participate in almost any physical activity they wish. Recommendations from the NIH offer guidance on prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm… Read More

  • Infant With Persistent Fever and Cough, Worsening Rash

    A  14-month-old girl presented with persistent fever, cough, and worsening rash of 5 days' duration. On the first day of the illness, the infant was brought to an acute care clinic for evaluation. Read More


 
 
QUIZZES

Go for the Glory: Pediatrics Quiz of the Week
December 13, 2012

Take this week's quiz and test your skills.

Go for the Glory: Pediatrics Quiz of the Week
December 3, 2012

Take this week's quiz and test your skills.

Go for the Glory: Pediatrics Quiz of the Week
November 13, 2012

Take this week's quiz and test your skills.

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LATEST FEATURES

Top 10 Common Medication Errors—Drug #9: Clonidine
May 22, 2013

After several 5 mg doses of clonidine, this 5 kg boy became extremely lethargic and hypotensive. What went wrong?

Top 10 Common Medication Errors -- Drug #7 -- Ciprofloxacin
April 4, 2013

A prescription was called into the local pharmacy for ciprofloxacin suspension (200 mg via G-tube bid [10 mg/kg/dose]). After the patient received 2 doses of the medication, the parents noticed that the G-tube was clogged off. What’s the problem here?

An Overview of Chronic Cough in Children
March 7, 2013

Here: an overview of the pathophysiology of chronic cough, its epidemiology and etiology; the clinical evaluation, diagnostic workup, and a summary of treatment options.

Common Medication Errors: Drug #6: Ketorolac
March 6, 2013

Ketorolac is a good option for relieving pain in patients with sickle cell disease, but there can be a problem with how this agent is prescribed for children.

Cellulitis-Adenitis From Late-Onset Group B Streptococcus Infection
February 7, 2013

A 2-month old infant had right submandibular swelling with inflammation and induration up to the nape of neck. Ultrasonograpy showed multiple enlarged lymph nodes with soft tissue swelling. Blood cultures grew gram-positive cocci, which were identified as group B streptococci. Late-onset GBS infection is acquired from colonized household contacts.

Asthma Therapy Complicated by Peters Plus Syndrome
December 10, 2012

The authors describe the case of a 2-year-old girl with severe persistent asthma whose disease management was complicated by this rare clinical diagnosis.

Emergency Contraception for Teens: The Pediatrician’s Role
December 7, 2012

Pediatricians can play an important role in counseling patients and providing prescriptions for teens in need of emergency contraception for preventing pregnancy.

Managing Bipolar Disorders in Adolescents: How Pediatricians Can Help
December 6, 2012

Criteria for pediatric bipolar disorder, along with treatment options, diagnostic guidance, and collaborative advice for pediatricians, are presented in an American Academy of Pediatrics clinical report

Targeting Childhood Obesity Prevention With Social Media
December 5, 2012

Social media may play a role in helping children overcome obesity. Health care professionals are encouraged to use new recommendations as a tool for promoting healthy behavioral change.

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GUIDELINES
National Guideline Clearinghouse | Best evidence statement (BESt). Pharmacological treatment of aggression in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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Best evidence statement (BESt). Pharmacological treatment of aggression in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
National Guideline Clearinghouse | Child/adolescent attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) clinical practice guideline.
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Child/adolescent attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) clinical practice guideline.
National Guideline Clearinghouse | ADHD: clinical practice guideline for the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents.
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ADHD: clinical practice guideline for the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents.
National Guideline Clearinghouse | Diagnosis and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in school-age children and adolescents 2012 clinical practice guideline.
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Diagnosis and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in school-age children and adolescents 2012 clinical practice guideline.
www.aacap.org/galleries/govtaffairs/Advocacy_Update_Jan_%202012.pdf
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ADHD Drug Shortage AACAP and AMA collaborate on Amicus Brief State Advocacy Update Oregon introduces legislation to mandate equal pay for nurse practitioners and physicians New York legislature considers ... return to top] ADHD Drug Shortage

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FEATURED PODCAST

Brian Smith, MD, continues his discussion of the practice of nonsuicidal self-injury in adolescents. Cutting, burning, self-hitting or banging, scratching, interfering with wound healing—these practices of self-injury may be on the rise.

In Part 2 of this podcast series, he discusses the how’s, the why’s—and treatment options. Dr Smith is assistant professor in the department of psychiatry at the Michigan State University in East Lansing.

Part 1 of this series can be found here.

The practice of nonsuicidal self-injury in adolescents—Part 2

The practice of nonsuicidal self-injury in adolescents—Part 2

 
 
MORNING REPORT

This quiz feature presents challenging cases that have been submitted by chief residents in pediatric residency programs from around the country.

What would be the logical next step? Test your clinical judgment and prepare for MOC. 


Infant With Persistent Noisy Breathing
With Enhanced Discussion...
of Infectious Causes of Stridor

 

Child With Difficulty in Walking

 

Read more about Morning Report.

 
 
FEATURED VIDEOS

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.

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FROM PHYSICIANS PRACTICE
Key Differences between FQHCs and RHCs
Chastity Werner, RHIT, June 13, 2013
FQHCs and RHCs take up a unique niche among physician practices. And that affects compensation and billing.
Improving Care Coordination in Your Practice
Susanne Madden,  June 12, 2013
Practices are feverishly working to control the rising costs of healthcare - effective care coordination can help.
Refunding Overpayments: Two Options for Medical Practices
Ericka L. Adler,  June 12, 2013
Medicare and Medicaid providers must return overpayments once identified. Here are two different refund approaches for practices to consider when necessary.
Four Easy Ways to Boost Patient Time of Service Collections
Aubrey Westgate,  June 12, 2013
Simple ways your medical practice staff can increase the likelihood patients will pay when presenting for appointments.
iPad Alternatives for Mobile Physicians
Marisa Torrieri, June 11, 2013
As more physicians are seeing the merits of media tablets, the market is expanding, too.
 

 
 
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CHILD ABUSE — OR MIMIC?

Rib Fractures: A Case of Abuse in a 6-Month-Old
Consultant for Pediatricians,  October 10, 2012
Progressive Rash on Child’s Leg and Groin: Child Abuse—Or Mimic?
Consultant for Pediatricians,  September 11, 2012
Molluscum Contagiosum
Consultant for Pediatricians,  September 11, 2012
Child Abuse—or Mimic? Retinal Hemorrhages in an Infant
Consultant for Pediatricians,  August 24, 2012
Sexual Abuse—or Mimic?
Consultant for Pediatricians,  June 28, 2012