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July 11, 2013

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Finally, clear guidelines for tympanostomy tubes

At last, clear guidelines emerge for the placement of tympanostomy tubes in children. A multidisciplinary panel associated with the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) has devised a 12-point clinical practice guideline regarding conditions for placement, perioperative management, and postoperative care and outcomes. » More

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New recommendations for pneumococcal vaccine

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has updated its recommendations regarding the use of 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine and 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine in children aged 6 to 18 years with immunocompromising conditions. » More

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Using imaging to time head trauma in infants

Knowing what to look for on cranial computed tomography scans and magnetic resonance imaging can help identify and time abusive head trauma (AHT) in infants, thus facilitating identification and exclusion of potential perpetrators. » More

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Common link found in Crohn disease in kids

It seems that all children diagnosed with Crohn disease have an enterovirus in their intestines. Until now, the common link for the chronic inflammatory intestinal disorder had never been reported. » More

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