The Journal of pediatrics

The most recent articles from: J. Pediatr. August 2008

The Journal of pediatrics · Aug 2008

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In defense of empiric acyclovir therapy in certain neonates.

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The Journal of pediatrics · Aug 2008

Prospective validation of the pediatric appendicitis score.

To prospectively validate the Pediatric Appendicitis Score (PAS), developed on a cohort of children with abdominal pain suggestive of appendicitis, in unselected children with abdominal pain who present to the emergency department. ⋯ The PAS is useful, because a value or=7 (found in 61% of children with appendicitis) has a high validity for predicting the presence of appendicitis. Children with PAS of 3 to 6 (37% with appendicitis and 23% without appendicitis in this study) should undergo further investigation such as observation, ultrasonography, or computed tomography.

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