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“Short stature is defined as a height more than two standard deviations below the mean for age (less than the 3rd percentile). Tall stature is defined as a height more than two standard deviations above the mean for age (greater than the 97th percentile).”...
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Periodicity Schedule from AAP Click to access periodicity_schedule.pdf https://www.aap.org/en-us/professional-resources/practice-transformation/managing-patients/Pages/Periodicity-Schedule.aspx Am Fam Physician. 2016 Aug 15;94(4):324.AAP Updates Recommendations for...
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The following mammals transmit rabies in the united states. Skunk Bat Raccoon Fox In addition to skunks, bats, raccoons, and foxes, the coyotes also transmit rabies in the united states. References / Further Reading...
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Q: Do I need backup protection? A patient just got a Mirena IUD put in on the last day of her menses which started 5 days ago. A pregnancy test is negative. She asks, do I need a backup plan? The answer is NO. If a pt gets Mirena put in within 7 days of her LMP, she...
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Prevention is divided into three categories: primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. “Primary prevention targets individuals who may be at risk to develop a medical condition and intervenes to prevent the onset of that condition. Examples include childhood...
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-IUD is the best option. It is reliable and doesn’t interact with many immunosuppressive therapies. Female fertility typically increases post-transplant so patients need contraception. “Pregnancy should be avoided during the 12 months following...
