Influenza Vaccine

If a patient has had a severe anaphylactic reaction to eggs in the past, he/she can only get the Recombinant trivalent influenza vaccine. The Recombinant influenza vaccine is made without using eggs. The other flu vaccines are all prepared using eggs. Live attenuated...

Hematospermia (Blood in the Semen)

-Patient with bright red blood in his semen. -History and Physical done. -He is sexually active. -No history of coagulopathy -No other genitourinary symptoms. -PE of the penis, testes, and DRE are normal. -In this sexually active male < 40 years of age, will get GC...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Diagnosis Key diagnostic features of ASD include: -Deficits in social communication and interaction across multiple contexts and restricted, -Repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. AAP recommends screening with MCHAT at 18 to 24 months of age. Kids...

Narcolepsy

-Sleepiness, Cataplexy. -Some patients may also have vivid hallucinations when falling asleep or waking up. Treatment -Improve nighttime sleep (both quality & quantity). Sleep hygiene + Sodium oxybate. These improve daytime alertness and cataplexy. -Scheduled...

Child Abuse

Child Abuse Pearls Posterior or posteromedial rib fractures in a child should be assumed as child abuse until proven otherwise. Notify CPS or send to the ER for appropriate workup. Neglect is the most common form of child abuse in the U.S. Neglect > Physical abuse...