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FDA proposes 1-year blood donor deferral for gay and bisexual men
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VIDEO: Cardiosphere-derived cells improve outcomes in hypoplastic left heart syndrome
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VIDEO: Less tricuspid regurgitation seen with Sano shunt in Norwood procedures
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PAS: Fewer readmissions with narrow-spectrum antibiotics in children with appendicitis
Key clinical point: Children with appendicitis who are treated with narrow-spectrum antibiotics experience comparable clinical outcomes to...
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Circumcision, appendectomy most common pediatric surgeries
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Child Pedestrians More Likely to Be Struck By Motor Vehicles in the Spring Months, While Unsupervised, Near Schools and Bus Stops
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The Importance of Sex of Patient in the Management of Femoroacetabular Impingement
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), a recently described hip condition in adolescents and young adults, typically manifests as activity-related...
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NMBAs not linked to longer LOS after pediatric tracheostomy
Key clinical point: The use of paralytic agents in pediatric patients after undergoing tracheostomy was not an independent predictor of longer...
Conference Coverage
Pain control with ketorolac appears safe after pediatric heart surgery
Key clinical point: The benefits of postoperative ketorolac outweigh the risks, even in very young children. Major finding: Following heart...
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Ibuprofen superior to morphine following pediatric tonsillectomy
Key clinical point: Ibuprofen safely and effectively replaces morphine for children’s pain relief following tonsillectomy. Major finding: Among...
Article
Subtrochanteric Femur Fracture After Removal of Screws for Femoral Neck Fracture in a Child
Displaced femoral neck fractures are rare in children and are associated with a high rate of complications. Subtrochanteric fractures after...