Contemporary Pediatrics Newsletter

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New violaceous nodules in a neonate

Following an uncomplicated pregnancy, labor, and delivery, a healthy 13-day-old girl presents for evaluation with a 2-day history of firm, violaceous nodules on her mid-upper back and right arm just above the axilla.

What’s the diagnosis?

Tuberculosis: What to do and when to call for help

While tuberculosis is not something all pediatricians see in daily practice, it remains a threat in some populations, and pediatricians should be aware of the risk factors and diagnostic recommendations.

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New hemophilia B gene therapy appears effective

A recent trial showed that a single intravenous infusion of a vector expressing a high specific-activity factor IX gene safely produces a sustained, effective level of factor IX coagulant activity in patients with hemophilia B.

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CALL FOR PUZZLERS

Have a puzzling pediatric case that you’d like to share with fellow readers? We’re looking for stories about intriguing diagnoses that have stumped the experts! Check out past Puzzlers.

Contact catherine.radwan@ubm.com requesting our guidelines, then send us your Puzzler and we’ll let you know if your submission for publication has been accepted.

CONTEMPORARY PEDIATRICS VIDEO

Practice update for flu vaccines and egg allergies

For Contemporary Pediatrics, Dr Bobby Lazzara discusses a practice update published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology regarding egg allergies and administration of the influenza vaccine.

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