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Mucin Gene Linked to Hearing Loss in Otitis Media With Effusion Increased expression of the mucin gene MUC5B is associated with hearing loss in children with otitis media with effusion (OME), a new case-control study shows.
Reuters Health Information, June 15, 2017
PAS More Evidence Narrow-Spectrum Antibiotics Best for ARTIs A large prospective study showed that narrow antibiotics were as effective as broad ones for acute respiratory tract infections in kids; one expert said the data add very strong support for current guidelines.
Medscape Medical News, June 12, 2017

Cotton-tip Swabs Send Dozens of Kids to the ED Every Day
Reuters Health Information, May 10, 2017
Multidisciplinary Program May Improve Urine-culture Follow-up in Children
Reuters Health Information, March 20, 2017
Depression May Be Biggest Cause of Lost Productivity With Sinus Problems
Reuters Health Information, March 13, 2017
Watchful Waiting for Acute Otitis Media Cost-effective in Children
Reuters Health Information, March 7, 2017

Otitis Media Perspective

Antibiotics for AOM in Kids Under 2: Must We Go Long? A randomized trial answers an important clinical question about the management of acute otitis media in young children.
Medscape Pediatrics, March 7, 2017
Antibiotic Stewardship in the Outpatient Setting New guidelines help clinicians apply best antibiotic-prescribing practices in a range of outpatient settings.
CDC Expert Commentary, November 14, 2016

AOM Follow-up: Is Parent Report Enough?
Medscape Pediatrics, October 10, 2016
A Tricky Case of Arm Pain and a Swollen Ear
Medscape Rheumatology, July 27, 2016
Housecalls Are Back and Booming. Are They a Threat to PCPs?
Medscape Business of Medicine, July 20, 2016
Virtual Visits and Wearable Technology Meet Pediatrics
Medscape Pediatrics, March 23, 2016

Journals

Public Perception of Risks of Exposing Kids to Tobacco Smoke
Journal of Pediatric Health Care, January 31, 2017
Anti-TNF Therapy During Pregnancy in Patients With IBD
Gut, August 2, 2016
Safety of Reduced Antibiotics for Self Limiting RTIs
The BMJ (formerly known as the British Medical Journal), July 29, 2016
Lingual Thyroid: 35-Year Experience
Endocrine Practice, July 5, 2016
Clinical Management of ADHD in a FM Residency Program
Southern Medical Journal, June 30, 2016

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