Pediatrics
Q&A
Is splinting of distal radius torus fractures an acceptable alternative to casting?
Davidson JS, Brown DJ, Barnes SN, Bruce CE. Simple treatment for torus fractures of the distal radius. J Bone Joint Surg [Br] 2001; 83-B:1173-5....
Clinical Inquiries
What are the indications for tonsillectomy in children?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy is minimally effective when combined with tympanostomy tube placement in...
Commentary
Infant circumcision
Q&A
Are once-daily iron drops as effective as thrice-daily therapy in children with iron deficiency anemia?
Zlotkin S, Arthur P, Antwi KY, Yeung G. Randomized, controlled trial of single versus 3-times-daily ferrous sulfate drops for treatment of anemia...
Q&A
Is a 2-day course of oral dexamethasone more effective than 5 days of oral prednisone in improving symptoms and preventing relapse in children with acute asthma?
Qureshi F, Zaritsky A, Poirier MP. Comparative efficacy of oral dexamethasone versus oral prednisone in acute pediatric asthma. J Pediatr 2001;...
Original Research
Oral Glucose Solution for Analgesia in Infant Circumcision
Clinical Inquiries
Should induction of labor be considered in a woman with a macrosomic baby?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Currently, there is no evidence to support labor induction in women with suspected fetal macrosomia (grade of...
Original Research
Pediatric Emergencies in the Office: Are Family Physicians as Prepared as Pediatricians?
Q&A
Do antihistamines impair school performance in children?
Bender BG, McCormick DR, Milgrom H. Children’s school performance is not impaired by short-term administration of diphenhydramine or loratadine. J...
Q&A
Does delaying placement of tympanostomy tubes have an adverse effect on developmental outcomes in children with persistent middle ear effusions?
Paradise JL, Feldman HM, Campbell TF, et al. Effect of early or delayed insertion of tympanostomy tubes for persistent otitis media on...
Q&A
Are antibiotics effective in the treatment of acute sinusitis in children and adolescents?
Gargutt JM, Goldstein M, Gellmen E, Shannon W, Littenberg B. A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of antimicrobial treatment for children with...