Prednisolone vs. Dexamethasone for Croup, A Randomized Controlled Trial
The use of either prednisolone or low-dose dexamethasone in the treatment of childhood croup lacks a rigorous evidence base despite widespread use. Check out this recent study.
CMS is partnering with EMS to provide the most appropriate level of care for patients – telemedicine, urgent care will now be options instead of just ER transport
Emergency Triage, Treat, and Transport (ET3) is a voluntary, five-year payment model that will provide greater flexibility to ambulance care teams to address emergency health care needs of Medicare beneficiaries following a 911 call. Read more here.
Sanofi signs deal for exclusive over-the-counter rights to Tamiflu
Sanofi announced that it signed a deal with Roche for exclusive over-the-counter rights to Tamiflu to prevent and treat influenza in the U.S. The company will now be responsible for negotiating the switch to over-the counter (OTC) with the FDA, in addition to marketing, scientific engagement, and distribution of Tamiflu OTC in the United States, […]
On-Demand Medicine Association Collaborative Takes on Common Industry Challenges
WARRENVILLE, Ill., Oct. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — A nation-wide coalition of leading organizations, associations, trade groups and societies have come together in support of convenient care, urgent care, emergency medicine, retail medicine, worksite clinics, and telehealth. This coalition called the On-Demand Medicine Association Collaborative will discuss and address common industry challenges of the on-demand healthcare […]
CDC announces breakthrough in vaping lung injury investigation
Samples of lung fluid from 29 lung injury patients in 10 states all contained the same chemical, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said earlier this month. The discovery is a huge step forward for the ongoing investigation into the severe and mysterious lung injuries that have affected e-cigarette users across the country. The […]
Study suggests how measles depletes body’s immune memory
Measles-ravaged immune system must ‘relearn’ how to protect the body against infections. Over the past decade, evidence has mounted that the measles vaccine protects in not one but two ways: Not only does it prevent the well-known acute illness with spots and fever that frequently sends children to the hospital, but it also appears to […]
Acute flaccid myelitis in the United States 2015-2017
CDC recently released an article in Pediatrics about acute flaccid myelitis activity in the United States from 2015 to 2017. Key Findings From 2015 to 2017, 193 patients aged 21 and younger in 41 states were confirmed to have AFM. Most cases (116) occurred between August and November, with the largest number of cases (143) […]
Acute Migraine treatment in Children
Practice guideline update summary: Acute treatment of migraine in children and adolescents Report of the Guideline Development, Dissemination, and ImplementationSubcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Headache Society Maryam Oskoui, MD, MSc, Tamara Pringsheim, MD, Yolanda Holler-Managan, MD, Sonja Potrebic, MD, PhD,Lori Billinghurst, MD, MSc, David Gloss, MD, MPH&TM, Andrew D. Hershey, […]
Updated AAP flu policy offers more options this year
AAP prevention and treatment recommendations for the 2019-’20 influenza season include seven main updates and continue to urge annual vaccination for everyone 6 months and older. The policy statement Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2019-2020,from the Committee on Infectious Diseases,is available at https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2019-2478 and will be published in the October issue […]
Reducing Pain and Fear from Shots in Children
J Emerg Nurs. 2019 Sep;45(5):502-511. doi: 10.1016/j.jen.2019.04.003. Epub 2019 Jun 27. Using Buzzy, Shotblocker, and Bubble Blowing in a Pediatric Emergency Department to Reduce the Pain and Fear Caused by Intramuscular Injection: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Read Abstract here