Pediatrics
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Agency asks drugmaker for a repeat-dose study before approval
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American Academy of Pediatrics outlines policy for low-, very low-carbohydrate diets
Discordant test results complicate diagnosis of suspected C. difficile
American Academy of Pediatrics outlines policy for low-, very low-carbohydrate diets
Discordant test results complicate diagnosis of suspected C. difficile
Pediatrics Case Studies
Mycoplasma pneumonia identified as the culprit in this case of RIME
![A photo of a boy with reddened eyelids blowing his nose](http://assets.medpagetoday.net/media/images/101xxx/101942.jpg)
Histopathological test results were central to ultimate diagnosis
![Doctor examining boy’s neck.](http://assets.medpagetoday.net/media/images/101xxx/101891.jpg)
Case shows confluence of hormone therapy cost and limited resources in developing areas
![A female nurse measures the height of a young boy.](http://assets.medpagetoday.net/media/images/93xxx/93852.jpg)
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