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Puppy brigade reports for duty

A therapy dog program at a children's hospital provides comfort for pediatric patients and families facing the unfamiliar and a sense of normalcy that makes a frightening hospital experience less so.

Elevated CPK: No short cut to muscular dystrophy diagnosis

A pediatrician with special training in neuromuscular disorders cautions that nothing replaces the traditional workup—a complete history and physical—for diagnosing neuromuscular complaints.

8 gut reactions to common problems

Here is helpful advice from Jon Matthew Farber, MD, about C diff, diarrhea, colic, reflux, and other things gastroenterological.

ACIP recommendations for 2017-2018 flu season

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has released its seasonal guidelines for influenza as well as updates for mumps, hepatitis A, varicella, and more.

More in this issue

Coronary artery lesions in Kawasaki disease are related to gene polymorphisms

Study validates new test for bacterial vs viral infections

Immediate amoxicillin is the most cost-effective choice for AOM

Child's ear pain progresses to leg pain, arm pain, and fever

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