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How school nurse training makes allergic kids safer

A single training session on food allergy for school nurses can improve their response to allergic reactions in children for a sustained period, a new study reports. Discover how effective it was

CARDIOLOGY: Critical cardiac problems

Identifying "Critical Cardiac Problems Commonly Missed in Office Practice" involves recognizing red flags that indicate a need for greater scrutiny, said Kevin M. Shannon, MD, FAAP. What are the red flags?

ADOLESCENT HEALTH: Screening for STIs

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in patients aged 15 to 24 years account for an estimated $6.5 billion of $15.6 billion in direct health expenses spent annually on STIs. Find out how to improve your practice's screening habits.

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What you should know about enterovirus-D68

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As Mary Anne Jackson, MD, Division Director, Infectious Disease, Department of Pediatrics and Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, reports in our exclusive interview, as of October 14th, the CDC had begun utilizing a new, faster lab test for detecting the virus. » More with video.

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