Polls

Meningococcal Vaccine Recommended in Some 2-Month-Old Infants
April 01, 2014

Are you up-to-date on revisions to the American Academy of Pediatrics 2014 vaccine schedule?

Is Meningococcal Vaccine Appropriate in a Child Younger Than 1 Year?
April 01, 2014

Here, find the position of the CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics on this question, followed by their joint recommendation.

Tongue Spots
March 28, 2014

This lesion, present for 4 months, had not responded to oral nystatin or fluconazole. Multiple, nontender, whitish, vertical striations were noted along its right lateral edge. Your dx?

Polysomnography Unmasks Sleep Apnea
March 26, 2014

Results of this sleep study help diagnose the specific type of sleep apnea. Evidence of 5 or more predominantly obstructive respiratory events per hour of sleep suggests obstructive disease.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Just Who Is at Risk?
March 26, 2014

During his annual physical examination, a 54-year-old man has no major complaints, reports restful sleep, and is not tired during the day. Is he at risk for obstructive sleep apnea?

Vaccine Quiz #2: AAP 2014 Adolescent Schedule Update
March 22, 2014

The American Academy of Pediatrics in 2014 revised its recommendation for timing of the HPV vaccination with a unified dosing schedule.

Vaccine Quiz: AAP 2014 Adolescent Schedule Update
March 21, 2014

Small modifications were made to the American Academy of Pediatrics 2014 recommended vaccine schedule for adolescents regarding Tdap and HPV vaccines. Can you answer these questions on timing?

Itchy Rash on a Young Man’s Chest
March 21, 2014

An otherwise healthy 24-year-old man is concerned about this mildly pruritic, scaly rash on his chest, which erupted during the late spring. What do you suspect is the diagnosis?

Domperidone Rx for Gastroparesis: Which Test First?
March 19, 2014

Domperidone is better tolerated by some patients than metoclopramide. Before a switch, however, this test must be performed.

Cell Phones in the Exam Room: Yes? No? It Depends?
March 17, 2014

Do you ask patients to turn off the sound on their phones during an office visit? Share your opinion in a quick poll and tell us if you have a policy.