Alison Payson
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View article: Intravenous Dexamethasone Use and Outcomes in Children Hospitalized With Septic Arthritis
Intravenous Dexamethasone Use and Outcomes in Children Hospitalized With Septic Arthritis Open
BACKGROUND Septic arthritis is routinely treated with joint drainage and antibiotics; however, adjunctive systemic corticosteroids may improve outcomes. OBJECTIVES To (1) describe variation in intravenous dexamethasone use and (2) evaluate…
View article: Risk Prediction After a Brief Resolved Unexplained Event
Risk Prediction After a Brief Resolved Unexplained Event Open
OBJECTIVES Only 4% of brief resolved unexplained events (BRUE) are caused by a serious underlying illness. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines do not distinguish patients who would benefit from further investigation and hos…
View article: CRVO associated with COVID-19 and MTHFR mutation in a 15-year-old male
CRVO associated with COVID-19 and MTHFR mutation in a 15-year-old male Open
This is a case of CRVO associated with COVID-19 infection and an underlying systemic hypercoagulable mutation, with an initial presentation that mimicked neuroretinitis. This case provides valuable diagnostic learning points and expands ou…