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New Focus on Quality of Life for Cardiac Patients
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With medical and surgical advances, once-fatal congenital heart disease can now be addressed with neonatal surgical repair with excellent survival rates.
A Child-saving Conversation
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When New Jersey’s new law regarding motor vehicle restraints for children went into effect in September 2015, it provided a nice opportunity to not only review car seat safety among my colleagues, but also with my patients’ families.
Kids Get Arthritis, Too
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Rheumatic diseases can present in a vague fashion with what might seem like subtle nonspecific symptoms.
Be Alert for Mood, Cognition Changes In Patients Newly Diagnosed with SLE
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This is a case study of a 15-year-old girl presented to her pediatrician with a 2-month history of rash and joint pain. During summer vacation she developed facial rash. Initially, it was thought to be sunburn, but it persisted.
Tricky Lab Results in SJIA Patients Can Signal Life-threatening MAS
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This is a case study of a 5-year-old boy was recently diagnosed with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (SJIA). He initially presented with rash, fever, joint pains, and a high ESR of 80, but has started on methotrexate and prednisolone, prescribed by his rheumatologist.
Physical Activity Eases Foot Pain, But Makes Knee Pain Worse
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This case study is of an 11-year-old boy presented with 2 months of foot and knee pain. His foot pain was worse in the morning, accompanied by morning stiffness, and improved with physical activity.
Make the Diagnosis: Winter 2016
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A 17-year-old previously healthy Caucasian female presents with recent history of syncope while rowing in open water. She fainted and fell out of her boat while rowing with her crew team.
Make the Diagnosis: Fall 2015
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A 15-year-old girl presented to her pediatrician with a 2-month history of rash and joint pain. Initially, it was thought to be sunburn, but it persisted.