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AAP offers guidance on evaluating early puberty

Early puberty can result in a lot of parental anxiety, and many pediatricians are unsure of how to assess for true early pubertal onset versus a more serious condition. Find out how to proceed here.

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EHR Case Study: Loudoun Pediatric Associates
Loudoun Pediatric Associates (LPA) search for a new EHR was part of a larger strategy initiated by Loudoun Medical Group (LMG).
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HEARING/AUDIOLOGY

Hearing loss and the pediatrician

Pediatric hearing loss is a very treatable problem. The pediatrician needs to be aware not only of always screening in the newborn, but also of indications for referral and workup as children get older. What do you need to know?

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Can an EHR really think like a doctor?
A better approach to the EHR is needed and exists – the Problem-Oriented Medical Record (POMR), an information structure that facilitates the organization and presentation of patient data, the medical decision-making process and the outputs required for coordination of team-based care. Click here to learn more.

PUZZLER

Unusual abdominal pain in an 8-year-old boy

A previously healthy 8-year-old Hispanic boy presented to the emergency department (ED) with a 2-day history of abdominal pain and 2 episodes of nonprojectile vomiting in the last 24 hours. What's the diagnosis?

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