Primary Operative Management vs Medical Management of Pediatric Empyema
A study published in the January, 2008, issue of Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine looks at operative vs medical management of pediatric empyema. <br /> <i>Medscape Pediatrics</i>

Chronic Diseases Linked to Invasive Pneumococcal Disease in Children
In a case-control study, cancer, chronic renal diseases, splenectomy, and transplantation were strongly associated with an increased risk for invasive pneumococcal disease in children. <br /> <i>Medscape Medical News</i>

Synbiotics May Increase a Child's Resistance to Respiratory Tract Infections
In a double-blind, randomized trial, use of probiotics and prebiotics was associated with increased resistance to respiratory tract infections and no apparent adverse events. <br /> <i>Medscape Medical News</i>

Pediatric MRSA Colonization "Widespread'
Investigators at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, report that methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonization "is widespread among children in our community." <br /> <i>Reuters Health Information</i>

Huge Risk of Substance Abuse Found Among Teens with Bipolar Disorder
A case-control study in youth with bipolar disorder with a mean age of 14 years found a significantly higher risk of substance abuse compared with controls. <br /> <i>Medscape Medical News</i>

CPAP vs Intubation and Mechanical Ventilation for Preterm Infants
A study in the February 14, 2008, issue of The New England Journal of Medicine looks at whether CPAP is an option for treating premature infants who require respiratory support. <br /> <i>Medscape Pediatrics</i>

Turner's Syndrome Boosts Risk of Pediatric Aortic Dilation
Girls and young women with Turner's syndrome are at increased risk of aortic dilation, which can lead to aortic dissection, according to a report in the June issue of Pediatrics. <br /> <i>Reuters Health Information</i>

Understanding and Managing the Burden of Pediatric and Adolescent ADHD: Practical Strategies for Diagnosing and Treating ADHD and Comorbidities Across the Continuum of Care
How do you effectively manage ADHD and comorbid conditions in your pediatric and adolescent patients? <br />

The Mental Health of Children in Out-of-Home Care
Children in court-ordered care away from home have complex mental health problems that are exceptional for a nonclinical population. What are the scale, characteristics, and etiology of their issues? <br /> <i>Current Opinion in Psychiatry</i>

A Reply to Thomas Stossel on the AMA-CEJA Draft Report
Rebuttal to Stossel's 12 June commentary responding to CEJA's Draft Report: "Ethical Guidance for Physicians and the Profession With Respect to Industry Support for Professional Education in Medicine" <br /> <i>The Medscape Journal of Medicine</i>

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Children and Adolescents
Examining alternatives to pharmacotherapy is essential given the adverse effects of SSRI treatment. How effective is cognitive behavioral therapy in treating child and adolescent mental health issues? <br /> <i>Current Opinion in Psychiatry</i>

Ethics, Evidence, and Cost in Newborn Screening
What are the ethical and policy issues that arise in debates on public newborn screening programs? The experience in Mississippi serves to highlight an important ethical issue in child health policy. <br /> <i>The Hastings Center Report</i>

Evaluation of a Screening Protocol Using Auscultation and Portable Echocardiography to Detect Asymptomatic Rheumatic Heart Disease in Tongan Schoolchildren
What are the most appropriate screening strategies for asymptomatic rheumatic heart disease in developing countries? <br /> <i>Nature Clinical Practice Cardiovascular Medicine</i>

Who Picks What You Learn?
It is not the funder of your CME that is crucial -- it's the agenda and the benefit to patient outcomes according to Bob Morrow, MD, in this video blog. <br /> <i>Medscape Family Medicine</i>

Cesarean Delivery May Increase Risk of Developing Asthma
A population-based study shows that infants delivered by cesarean delivery have a moderately higher risk of developing asthma vs those not delivered by cesarean delivery. <br /> <i>Medscape Medical News</i>

Comprehensive Thrombosis Guidelines Published
New recommendations on antithrombotic and thrombolytic therapy from the American College of Chest Physicians have been published. <br /> <i>Medscape Medical News</i>

Probiotics Improve Feeding Tolerance, Gastric Function in Preterm Newborns
The probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri ATCC 55730, given daily for 30 days, improves feeding tolerance, bowel habits, and gastrointestinal motility in preterm newborns who are exclusively bottle-fed, according to a report in the July issue of The Journal of Pediatrics. <br /> <i>Reuters Health Information</i>

Implementation of a Pediatric Medical Emergency Team
A study published in the February 2008 issue of the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine looks at the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary approach in the hospital. <br /> <i>Medscape Pediatrics</i>

Acne Therapy
Review the pathogenesis and treatment of acne in this video lecture presented by James J. Leyden, MD <br /> <i>Medscape Dermatology</i>

P acnes Resistance and Acne Therapy: Issues and Controversies
Review the history of <em>P acnes</em> resistance and develop clinical solutions while viewing this video discussion with Dr. James J. Leyden, Dr. Guy Webster, and Dr. Diane Thiboutot. <br /> <i>Medscape Dermatology</i>