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Platelet-rich plasma injections yield substantial improvement in androgenetic alopecia
Similar responses were achieved among men and women.
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RSV-related risk of hospitalization higher in Down syndrome patients
Rates are higher for hospital and ICU admission, mortality, length of stay, supplemental oxygen, and ventilator support.
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Consider potty seats when you see contact dermatitis on toddler bottoms
The specific source of the allergen in the seats was not identified.
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Pediatric asthma patients should be considered priority for flu vaccine
Identifying pathogens in ED may be key to reducing treatment failure.
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Relapsing scabies? Nails may hold a clue
Nails can harbor mites, a potential source for scabies relapse.
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Additional training may be warranted for clinicians administering DTaP
Track record reveals need to reduce vaccine errors.
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Early diagnosis, treatment key to prevent permanent baldness in tinea capitis
Wood’s light has limited accuracy when identifying Trichophyton tonsurans, which is responsible for the majority of tinea capitis cases...
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Pain relievers, bed rest may be sufficient to manage PEH
Correct diagnosis is key to avoiding inappropriate treatments given the benign course of disease.
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Pretreatment ECG unwarranted for most infantile hemangioma patients starting propranolol
Screening abnormalities do not predict treatment side effects.
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Low incidence of HS in children does not diminish importance of early diagnosis
Prevalence is highest in African American teen girls.
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Nickel allergy common in children, significantly higher in girls
Jewelry is the most common source of sensitivity.