Pediatrics Ask The Experts

Using Vagus Nerve Stimulation Correctly Dr. Andrew Wilner reviews the latest evidence regarding the use of vagus nerve stimulation in treating epilepsy.
Medscape Neurology, December 2010
Nevirapine to Prevent Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission Review the guidelines for using an NNTRI in mothers in labor who may be HIV-positive.
Medscape Pharmacists, December 2010
Should We Be Concerned About Teens' Online Identities? Healthcare professionals need to know what teens are doing online, and how to talk to them about it.
Medscape Nurses, December 2010
What Are the Signs of an Infected Body Piercing or Tattoo? Ink and body jewelry are becoming more popular. Learn how to distinguish normal healing from possible infection.
Medscape Nurses, November 2010
What Is Self-Embedding Disorder? What is self-embedding, and how should I approach the adolescent who does this?
Medscape Nurses, November 2010
How Effective Is Penicillin Skin Testing? Does skin testing identify all patients allergic to penicillin?
Medscape Pharmacists, November 2010
Can High-Fructose Corn Syrup Exacerbate Liver Disease? Could sugar indulgence be slowly killing us?
Medscape Gastroenterology, October 2010
How Can I Help Teens Who Are Victims of Cyberbullying? I cared for an adolescent recently who told me about some disturbing experiences she had online with other teens. It sounds like cyberbullying. How can I help her?
Medscape Nurses, October 2010
Can Hospitals Require Employees to Get the Flu Vaccine? Many healthcare professionals are wondering if hospitals can legally require them to get the flu vaccine, and if they can be fired if they decline. The answers are here.
Medscape Nurses, September 2010
How Should Eye Infections in Children be Managed? A number of OTC eye medications are available, but are they suitable for young children?
Medscape Pharmacists, September 2010
How Can I Recognize and Treat Bed Bug Bites? The rise of bed bugs is bringing more patients in with unexplained insect bites. Find out how to recognize a bed bug bite and what to tell patients about bed bugs.
Medscape Nurses, September 2010
Unilateral Hearing Loss: When Should I Refer a Patient? Sudden sensorineural hearing loss has numerous possible etiologies. Our expert outlines a coordinated approach to these patients.
Medscape Nurses, September 2010
Which HPV Vaccine Should I Administer to Patients? Now that there are 2 vaccines against HPV, the question is, which vaccine to use in the office? Common questions about the 2 vaccines are answered here.
Medscape Nurses, September 2010
Should Intestinal Healing Be Assessed in Treated Celiac Patients? Can we assume that patients with celiac disease who are following a gluten-free diet have achieved mucosal healing? Should these patients undergo regular testing?
Medscape Gastroenterology, August 2010
How Often Should Neonates Be Bathed? A reader asks how often infants in the NICU, which includes both stable and sick full-term and preterm infants, should be bathed.
Medscape Nurses, August 2010
What Should I Know About "Status Offenses?" Be sure that teenage status offenders receive the help they need.
Medscape Nurses, June 2010
What Role Do Imaging Studies Play in Diagnosing Pediatric Appendicitis in the ED? What is the role of imaging studies in pediatric patients with suspected appendicitis in the emergency department?
Medscape Emergency Medicine, June 2010
How Is Opiate-Induced Constipation in Children Treated? Pediatric patients requiring opiates are at risk for constipation. What can clinicians do to manage this often-serious condition?
Medscape Pharmacists, June 2010
How Will the REMS Affect Pain Care? You still have until October to express your views about the proposed REMS regulations for opioid prescribing.
Medscape Neurology, June 2010
What Is the Best Approach for Chronic Diarrhea? It's back to basics when a patient presents with chronic diarrhea.
Medscape Gastroenterology, April 2010