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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a potential cause of fever in the pediatric patient. Early testing and a timely diagnosis are critical to avert complications and potential scarring of the kidneys. Complication rates in children younger than 90 days of age are 7% and include bacteremia, meningitis, and urosepsis, although a well-appearing infant with a CRP of < 4 mg/dL is significantly less likely to develop complications. The authors present a concise review of the current status of the diagnosis and management of pediatric UTIs.
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By William T. Elliott, MD
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This paper summarizes and focuses on the National General Practice Study of Epilepsy with emphasis on epilepsy prognosis after initial diagnosis.
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Novel protocols with functional MRI may allow clinicians to determine if some unresponsive patients are able to hear, understand, and respond to questions.
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Data collected from a large study involving four countries show no effect of alcohol exposure in varying degrees on the rate of preterm birth, low birth weight, average birth weight, and preeclampsia.
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This population-based, case-control study suggests that dietary intake of peppers and related species may be associated with decreased risk of Parkinson's disease.
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Patient access departments are offering financial counseling and online price estimates to patients who call with questions about cost.