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Lack of Utility of Questionnaire for Detecting Elevated Blood Lead Level
Posted July 22nd, 2008 by hofmannmCan a lead-risk questionnaire effectively predict which children will have an elevated blood lead level?
Neuroimaging after First Complex Febrile Seizure
Posted August 15th, 2007 by authorWhat is the utility of neuroimaging in the acute evaluation of a child who has experienced a first complex febrile seizure?
The Clinical Utility of CSF Findings in Distinguishing Viral versus Bacterial Meningitis
Posted August 6th, 2007 by desaiIn children aged 2 months to 18 years of age presenting with clinical signs and symptoms suggestive of meningitis, is CSF cell count and CSF white blood cell differential useful in distinguishing viral from bacterial meningitis?
Clinical algorithms can not be used to diagnose malaria in highly endemic areas with limited access to healthcare resources
Posted July 18th, 2007 by authorWhat is the accuracy of using clinical signs and symptoms to diagnose malaria in children in endemic areas?
Utility of UGI vs. US for Diagnosis of Pyloric Stenosis
Posted April 30th, 2007 by authorIs ultrasound or upper gi series the better test for diagnosing pyloric stenosis?
EEG for Evaluation of the First Complex Febrile Seizure
Posted April 2nd, 2007 by authorShould the clinician order EEG to evaluate the patient who has experienced his/her first complex febrile seizure?
Diagnosis and Admission Criteria for Febrile Infants under 60 days of age
Posted March 17th, 2007 by authorIn febrile infants (< 60 days), what clinical and laboratory evaluation should be performed and what criteria should be used for admission and intravenous antibiotics?
The ANA is of limited utility in screening for rheumatologic disease.
Posted June 21st, 2005 by authorWhat is the utility of ordering an ANA when a patient is suspected of having rheumatologic disease?
