Pediatrics
From the Journals
Timing, volume of transfusion may not matter in children with severe anemia
The TRACT trial showed no significant differences in 28-day mortality or other clinical outcomes by transfusion timing or volume.
News
FDA approvals permit double-immunoassay approach to Lyme disease diagnosis
The streamlined approach to diagnosis may speed treatment of Lyme disease.
From the Journals
Prescriptions for cough, cold medicine dropping for children
Meanwhile, physicians increased their recommendations for antihistamines from 2002 to 2015.
News
FDA approves Baqsimi nasal powder for emergency hypoglycemia treatment
It is the first glucagon therapy approved for this indication that is administrable without an injection.
News from the FDA/CDC
New measles outbreaks reported in Los Angeles and El Paso
Measles cases now have occurred in 30 states this year.
From the Journals
Exposure to synthetic cannabinoids is associated with neuropsychiatric morbidity in adolescents
Compared with adolescents exposed to cannabis alone, those exposed to synthetic cannabinoids alone had greater risk of CNS depression and seizures...
From the Journals
New analysis challenges fluid resuscitation guidelines for patients in shock
For children in shock, fluid resuscitation has counterproductive effects on respiratory and neurologic function.
News from the FDA/CDC
Measles cases have slowed but not stopped
CDC removes California from the list of active measles outbreaks.
Conference Coverage
CDC: Look for early symptoms of acute flaccid myelitis, report suspected cases
The average age of a patient diagnosed with AFM is 5 years
Opinion
Y 2 the ED? (Why patients go to the emergency department)
To some extent, physician behavior has helped mold parents’ definition of an emergency.
From the Journals
Self-harm with bupropion linked to greater risk compared to SSRIs
“In light of bupropion’s disproportionately significant morbidity and mortality risk, it would be prudent for practitioners to avoid the use of...