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A prudent approach to screening for and treating tuberculosis
Screen children and adolescents for risk factors for latent TB infection and active disease, perform a tuberculin skin test if—and only if—
a risk factor is present, and treat patients with a positive finding according to strategies discussed here.
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Tackling back pain in a young athlete
Today's focus on intense, specialized sports training at younger ages means that children are increasingly susceptible to back injury. This overview of the diagnosis and treatment of back pain in child and adolescent athletes, includes conditions to consider in the differential.
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A primer on breast reduction surgery
Excessively large breasts can be so painful that even the rare risk of losing her nipples and areolae won't dissuade a woman from undergoing reduction surgery. This article—by two plastic surgeons—gives you information on the pros and cons of various surgical approaches so you can educate patients about all of their options.
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