Effect of Fever Duration on Yield of Urine Test Results in Children
Here is help in deciding when to obtain urine tests in young children who present with fever without source.
Medscape Pediatrics
Accuracy of Advanced Versus Strictly Conventional 12-Lead ECG for Detection and Screening of Coronary Artery Disease, Left Ventricular Hypertrophy and Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction
Do resting 12-lead A-ECG tests detect coronary artery disease and left ventricular hypertrophy with higher sensitivity and specificity than strictly conventional ECG?
BMC Family Practice
Aggressive Glucose Control in Patients With Diabetes and Kidney Disease Not Associated With Improved Survival
A study suggests that in the absence of randomized controlled trials, aggressive management of HbA1c levels in patients with diabetes and end-stage kidney failure is not warranted.
Medscape Medical News
African Ancestry Linked to Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
The FDA has approved glycopyrrolate oral solution for the treatment of patients aged 3 to 16 years with chronic severe drooling associated with neurologic conditions, such as cerebral palsy.
Medscape Medical News
Exposure to Estradiol Transdermal Spray Risky for Children and Pets, FDA Says
The FDA urges healthcare professionals to advise their patients who spray the drug on their forearm to keep children and pets from coming into contact with the medicated area of skin.
Medscape Medical News