EBM Conference–Pediatrics

05/13/2025

Emollient for prevention of eczema

Article:  Lancet. 2020 Mar 21;395(10228):962-972. “Daily emollient during infancy for prevention of eczema: the BEEP randomised controlled trial“ Reviewer: Dr. Tyler Emery …

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05/06/2025

The role of airway clearance treatments in CF patients on modulators

Article:  Lancet Respir Med. 2023 Apr;11(4):329-340. “Discontinuation versus continuation of hypertonic saline or dornase alfa in modulator treated people with cystic fibrosis…

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04/22/2025

Oral lactase for colic

Article:  BMC Pediatr. 2022 Aug 3;22(1):468. “Oral lactase for infantile colic: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial”  Reviewer: Dr. Makayla Goggins…

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04/15/2025

Appendectomy vs. antibiotics for uncomplicated appendicitis

Article:  Lancet. 2025 Jan 18;405(10474):233-240. “Appendicectomy versus Antibiotics for Acute Uncomplicated Appendicitis in Children“ Reviewer: Dr. Kamakshi Vaidyanathan …

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03/18/2025

Caffeine for apnea of prematurity

Article: New England Journal of Medicine. 2006 May 18;354(20):2112-21. “Caffeine therapy for apnea of prematurity” Reviewer: Dr. Parker Weigle …

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02/11/2025

Propranolol vs Atenolol in Infants with Hemangioma

Article:  JAMA otolaryngology– head & neck surgery. 2021 Jul 1;147(7):599-607. “Efficacy and Safety of Propranolol vs Atenolol in Infants With Problematic Infantile…

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01/14/2025

Midline vs. Peripheral IV Catheters in Longer Term Pediatric Patients

Article: JAMA Pediatrics. 2023 Nov 1;177(11):1132-1140. “Midline Compared With Peripheral Intravenous Catheters for Therapy of 4 Days or Longer in Pediatric Patients….

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01/07/2025

Eat Sleep Console for Opioid Withdrawal

Article: N Engl J Med. 2023 Jun 22;388(25):2326-2337. Eat, Sleep, Console Approach or Usual Care for Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Reviewer: Dr. Stephen…

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05/07/2024

Shorter tuberculosis treatment in children

Article: N Engl J Med.  2022 Mar 10;386(10):911-922. “Shorter Treatment for Nonsevere Tuberculosis in African and Indian Children.” Reviewer: Dr. Brenden Stealey…

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04/23/2024

Dupilumab for Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Article: Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2023 Nov;8(11):990-1004. Efficacy and safety of dupilumab up to 52 weeks in adults and adolescents with eosinophilic oesophagitis…

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