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Apnea of Prematurity Pharmacotherapy 3/19/2010

Theopylline and caffeine are equally effective treatment modalities for infants with this condition. 

Children With Special Health Care Needs 3/19/2010

The proportion of children with special health care needs increased from 13% in 2001 to 14% in 2005–2006.

Head Lice: New Approaches May Help Overcome Pediculicide Resistance 3/19/2010

Growing resistance to many forms of treatment make this parasite hard to eradicate. 



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Management of Pediatric Otitis Media 3/19/2010

Otitis media is a common illness affecting both infants and children, often multiple times during the first few years of life.

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Measles 3/19/2010

This remains a serious disease in developing countries that do not offer the benefit of routine vaccination. 

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Prevalence of Substance Abuse in the Adolescent Population 3/19/2010

Education and provision of resources are necessary to help stem this growing problem among teens.


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Advancements in the Management of Allergic Rhinitis 7/18/2008

Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common, often chronic, health condition associated with significant morbidity.

Pyemotes, the Mysterious Itch Mite 5/20/2008

A 41-year-old man presents to a dermatology clinic with a three-day history of pruritic lesions...

Rashes: Causes and Treatments 4/18/2008

Rashes are ubiquitous in the American population, being one of the more common reasons for pharmacy and physician visits.

Pediatric and Adolescent Vaccines Update 3/20/2008

Vaccines are medical miracles, saving more lives and preventing more deaths than any other medical advance in the last century.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 7/13/2007

In the United States, the most common infectious cause of death is pneumonia.

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Hives 4/14/2007

Hives are the common term for a skin condition known as urticaria. These red, swollen, and itchy welts appear suddenly on the skin’s surface in reaction to the systemic or topical stimulation of the immune system.

Flu and Pneumonia Immunization Among Older Adults 1/23/2007

Data from the 2000 to 2003 National Health Interview Surveys show that 23.2% of the adults 55 and older were in fair or poor health.

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