Tag: Peds

MDCalc Wars: Pediatric Appendicitis – Three Scores, One Diagnosis

by Eric Steinberg DO, MEHP posted August 31, 2026 No Comments

Compare the strengths, limitations, and ideal use cases of Alvarado, PAS, and pARC to choose the right appendicitis score for your next pediatric patient.

Pediatrics

Pediatric UTIs: Short-Course vs. Standard-Course Antibiotics — Is It Time for a Change?

by Marco Propersi posted October 26, 2023 No Comments

Background: There is a shifting paradigm towards shorter durations of antibiotics in pediatric infections. Conflicting international guidelines recommend treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI) with antibiotic courses ranging from just 3 days to 7–14 days.1–4 Antimicrobial resistance is a global ...

Infectious DiseasePediatrics

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