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Is Ketamine Sedation Without Atropine Prophylaxis Safe in Children?

Findings of an observational study suggest that it is.

Binge Drinking During Early Pregnancy

In infrequent drinkers, fewer than three binge drinking episodes during the first 16 weeks of pregnancy were not associated with adverse birth outcomes.

Recurrent Toxin-Mediated Perineal Erythema in Children?

  • Dermatology
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Maybe, maybe not

Preventing Relapse in Pediatric Depression

Fluoxetine was better than placebo in this study of continuation treatment, but relapse rates were still notable.

Insomnia in Adolescents

  • Psychiatry
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It’s common and persistent.

Physician–Parent Communication in a Pediatric ED

Communication gaps are common and are associated with level of physician training and level of parent education.

Is ECG Useful for Evaluating Young Patients with Syncope?

The short answer is "no!"

Early Treatment in Ehrlichiosis

Prompt initiation of doxycycline therapy can make a big difference in morbidity.

Rituximab Improves Atopic Dermatitis

Rituximab is a synthesized monoclonal antibody to CD20, a nonglycosylated phosphoprotein expressed on the surface of pre–B cells and mature B cells but not on . . .

Bubbly Fingers

A very thorough study of pompholyx and recommendations on what to do next

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