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#FellowMatch Neha Sirohi Matched for fellowship for adult and pediatric Allergy/Immunology at AI Dupont/Jefferson!!

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#FellowMatch Veronica Mruk thrilled to be continuing on as a combined Medicine/Pediatric Fellow in Rheumatology at Ohio State / Nationwide!!

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#FellowMatch Jen Emberger - thrilled to be going to VCU for a combined Med-Peds Infectious Disease fellowship :^)

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PHACES syndrome: Post. fossa malformations, hemangiomas, arterial cardiac and eye anomalies, sternal cleft & supraumbilical raphe syndrome

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Nevus Sebaceous (NS) may occur as triad: NS, seizures & intellectual disability. Don't have to excise all NS, monitor for basal cell cancer

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Congenital Toxoplasma gondii manifests as HSM and petechial rash +/- triad of chorioretinitis, intracranial calcifications and hydrocephalus

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With pneumonia after viral illness, esp influenza, think staph (instead of strep pneumo) and treat with 2nd generation PCN like nafcillin.

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Enteroviruses - the most common cause of aseptic meningitis in children. #pedsfridayconference

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Wiskott Aldrich: Triad of eczema, recurrent infections, Thrombocytopenia (with small platelet volume). Look for low IgM and High IgA.

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Cow milk intake of greater than 900 mL (30 oz) / day in a toddler is associated with iron deficiency anemia.

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Lusitropy = diastolic relaxation.

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@ECUPedsChief that is correct, reassurance is appropriate at this age!! Good job!!!

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RSV is a single stranded RNA virus, commonly causes apnea in infants less than 6 weeks, former premies and those with pre-existing lung dz

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Acute intermittent porphyria is diagnosed during acute attack by rise in urinary aminolevulinic acid and porphobilinogen.

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Patients with galactosemia are at increased risk for E. Coli sepsis. C5-C9 deficiencies are associated with meningococcal disease.

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The parents of a 14 month old are concerned because she bangs her head while transitioning to sleep. You do/say:

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When distinguishing between HUS and TTP, with ADAMTS 13 of <10% think TTP and with higher ADAMTS 13 think HUS.

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Pityriasis rosea: self limited rash begins w/ herald patch then small macules w/ scaly center in fir tree pattern

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Distinguish Diamond-Blackfan Anemia v. Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood by DBA's high MCV and unique thumbs

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Day 1 - Whether you are a rising senior, almost done or just starting we want you to know we are here for all of you guys!! Good luck!