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Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH): Keys to Recognizing Danger Signs in Kids
While rare, HLH is also potentially life-threatening, so pediatric hematologist-oncologist Michelle Hermiston, MD, PhD, wants pediatricians to understand when and how to think about this hyperinflammatory syndrome.
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Your Prep Course on PrEP: An Expert Describes Current Options for Preventing HIV
This presentation from pediatric infectious disease specialist Alexander Newman, MD, MSc, will get primary care providers up to date on oral and injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV, with reference tables to use in daily practice
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Pediatric Hypertension: Diagnostic and Treatment Strategies for PCPs
This guide from pediatric nephrologist Sanober Sadiq, MBBS, offers clarity on best practices for measuring BP, distinguishing secondary hypertension from primary, and starting drug therapy.
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Things That Go Bump in the Neck: Common and Rare Masses Seen in Pediatrics
Pediatric otolaryngologist Grace Banik, MD, discusses how to assess and categorize the range of neck lumps that can affect children, presenting criteria on location, size, mobility and other features, as well as questions to ask when gathering a history.
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Managing Type 2 Diabetes in Pediatrics: The Latest Options and Strategies
Rates of “adult-onset” diabetes continue to rise among children, with some ethnicities disproportionately affected. Fortunately, providers now have more tools and techniques available to help these patients avoid the serious health risks associated with the condition.
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Bone Up on Building Strong Skeletons in Kids: A Guide for Pediatricians
Optimizing skeletal health during childhood will confer benefits for a patient's entire life, so it's never too soon for pediatric providers to discuss bone-building strategies with families, says sports medicine specialist Celina de Borja, MD.
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“My Head Hurts”: Secrets to Handling Headaches in Primary Care
This is a practical guide to arriving at the correct diagnosis – primary condition? tension or migraine? – and savvy use of the numerous medications and other tools available to address frequent or severe headaches in the young.
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Optimizing the Health of Babies With Heart Defects: Inside UCSF’s Specialized Programs
Learn about the Neonatal Cardiovascular Center of Excellence from pediatric cardiologist Shabnam Peyvandi, MD, MAS, who directs or co-directs multiple programs for children with congenital heart disease.
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Tiny Tykes With Tender Testes: How to Manage Common Scrotal Issues in Pediatrics
This guide from pediatric urologist Yi Li, MD, presents diagnostic steps and treatment options for conditions including undescended testes, hydroceles, hernias, and the range of problems that can cause acute groin pain in young patients.
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Sleep Like a Baby: The Latest Approaches to Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children
Sleep apnea is the most common sleep disorder in childhood and even mild OSA can affect neurocognitive function, so prompt and fitting care is essential.
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The Puzzles of Adolescent Hip Pain: How to Identify Common Conditions
Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Michael M. Chau, MD, PhD, allows that differentiating causes of hip pain in patients ages 10 to 19 can be a challenge, so his presentation guides primary care providers through workup steps (including which X-rays are needed) and initial treatment strategies.
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The Neonatal Cardiovascular Center of Excellence: Optimizing Support for Tiny Hearts
Martina A. Steurer, MD, MAS, a cardiac intensivist for neonates, discusses challenges and solutions in the treatment of premature and low-birth-weight infants with heart disease, describing how care has evolved and offering informative data on surgical outcomes related to gestational age.
