Suicides rise sharply among black children

Suicides among black children aged 5 to 11 years have increased significantly over the past 2 decades while suicide rates among white children have decreased significantly, a new study shows. What's the reason behind the increase?

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Choking and cyanosis in an infant with SCD

A 2-month-old African American girl with sickle cell disease who presented to the emergency department with 2 episodes of gasping respirations is admitted by your general inpatient pediatric service. She has no other associated symptoms or known injury. Find out the diagnosis

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Is that itchy rash benign or an emergency?

Are you able to differentiate between a benign rash and fever and a significantly more serious condition? What should you be looking for?

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