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SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Propranolol for Infantile Hemangioma: Safety Issues and Proposed Protocol
- November 6, 2009
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
Case reports describe adverse events associated with this agent.
- Reviewing:
- Lawley LP et al. Pediatr Dermatol 2009 Sep/Oct; 26:610
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Bacteremia in Children with Sickle Cell AnemiaFree
- September 30, 2009
- Mary E. Wilson, MD
- Infectious Diseases
Streptococcus pneumoniae, Salmonella species, and Haemophilus influenzae commonly cause bacteremia in Kenyan children with sickle cell anemia.
- Reviewing:
- Williams TN et al. Lancet 2009 Sep 10
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Does a Retrovirus Cause Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
- October 21, 2009
- Richard T. Ellison III, MD
- Infectious Diseases
A gammaretrovirus, XMRV, has been identified in peripheral blood mononuclear cells from patients with CFS.
- Reviewing:
- Lombardi VC et al. Science 2009 Oct 8
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Methohexital vs. Pentobarbital for Head CT Sedation in Children
- October 30, 2009
- Katherine Bakes, MD
- Emergency Medicine
Methohexital is superior to pentobarbital for sedation of children during head CT.
- Reviewing:
- Chun TH et al. Pediatr Emerg Care 2009 Oct; 25:648
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Is Breast-Feeding Safe for Women with Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
- October 30, 2009
- Douglas K. Rex, MD
- Gastroenterology
Breast-feeding was not associated with excess risk for disease flare during the postpartum year.
- Reviewing:
- Moffatt DC et al. Am J Gastroenterol 2009 Oct; 104:2517
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Sunscreen for Organ Transplant Recipients
- October 23, 2009
- Craig A. Elmets, MD
- Dermatology
An ounce of sunscreen is worth a pound of cure.
- Reviewing:
- Ulrich C et al. Br J Dermatol 2009 Nov; 161:78
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Rapid Urine Chlamydia Test for Males Is Highly Sensitive
- September 4, 2009
- Kristi L. Koenig, MD, FACEP
- Emergency Medicine
When tested on first-void urine samples, a new rapid chlamydia test had a sensitivity of 82%.
- Reviewing:
- Nadala E-C et al. BMJ 2009 Jul 28; 339:b2655
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Analgesia in Children: Ibuprofen as Effective as Acetaminophen-CodeineFree
- September 18, 2009
- Diane M. Birnbaumer, MD, FACEP
- Emergency Medicine
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen-codeine provided similar relief of traumatic extremity pain in children aged 5 to 17 years.
- Reviewing:
- Friday JH et al. Acad Emerg Med 2009 Aug; 16:711
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Misuse of ADHD Meds: Epidemiologic Data
- October 5, 2009
- Barbara Geller, MD
- Psychiatry
Such misuse is becoming more common and can have severe effects, but clinicians and parents might be able to moderate these trends. CME
- Reviewing:
- Setlik J et al. Pediatrics 2009 Sep; 124:875
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Surgical Masks or N95 Respirators for the Flu?Free
- October 21, 2009
- Richard T. Ellison III, MD
- Infectious Diseases
In a randomized trial, surgical masks and N95 respirators provided healthcare workers with comparable protection against influenza.
- Reviewing:
- Loeb M et al. JAMA 2009 Oct 1
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