Paper Chase #2 - Effect of Early Care After Concussion
From May 2020, Going Against the MigraineInitiating medical care within 7 days of a concussion is associated with a shorter recovery time. •
6min 29Geoffrey R. Simon, MD and Roy Benaroch, MD
Paper Chase #1 - IGRA vs Skin Testing for TB Screening
From May 2020, Going Against the MigraineIGRA has substantial advantages over TST, and should be the routine test of choice for screening for tuberculosis. •
8min 48Roy Benaroch, MD and Geoffrey R. Simon, MD
Paper Chase #3 - Trends in PMD Visits and Costs
From May 2020, Going Against the MigraineConsistent trends across the last ten years show changes in the way families are seeking pediatric care, and practices need to adapt to thrive. •
6min 32Roy Benaroch, MD and Geoffrey R. Simon, MD
Paper Chase #5 - Classic Cracking knuckles and arthritis
From May 2020, Going Against the MigraineKnuckle cracking may be annoying, but it's harmless.
6min 14Roy Benaroch, MD and Geoffrey R. Simon, MD
Paper Chase #4 - Epo in Preemies Does Not Improve Neuro Outcomes
From May 2020, Going Against the MigraineErythropoietin was not effective in improving neurologic outcomes for preterm babies. •
4minGeoffrey R. Simon, MD and Roy Benaroch, MD
Paper Chase #1 - HPV Vaccine Safety
From April 2020, A Site for PsoriasisOver a period of time when 28 million doses of HPV vaccine were distributed, serious reactions were reported rarely at a rate of around seven per million doses.
7min 58Roy Benaroch, MD and Geoffrey R. Simon, MD
Paper Chase #2 - Umbilical Hernia Repair Timing
From April 2020, A Site for PsoriasisIn this retrospective cohort study umbilical hernias repaired before four years of age were associated with higher rates of representation within 30 days and recurrence.
2min 51Roy Benaroch, MD and Geoffrey R. Simon, MD
Paper Chase #3 - Heavy Menses and Bleeding Disorders
From April 2020, A Site for PsoriasisAmong young women with heavy menstrual bleeding, bleeding disorders are common at 33% and often that diagnosis is delayed.
7min 1Roy Benaroch, MD and Geoffrey R. Simon, MD
Paper Chase #4 - Back Pain After Scoliosis Surgery
From April 2020, A Site for PsoriasisThe modern surgical approach to idiopathic scoliosis is associated with good functional and pain outcomes at five years.
5min 31Roy Benaroch, MD and Geoffrey R. Simon, MD
Paper Chase #5 - In Utero Acetaminophen and Development Disorder Risk
From April 2020, A Site for PsoriasisThe authors argue cord biomarkers of acetaminophen exposure was associated with an increased risk of both ADHD and autism spectrum disorders. There are however methodological concerns and the Benaroch would not draw any conclusions from this study.
9min 26Roy Benaroch, MD and Geoffrey R. Simon, MD
Paper Chase #1 - Neonatal Formula Supplements and Cows Milk Allergy
From March 2020, Beware The Eyes of MarchChildren at risk of allergy randomized to avoid cow’s milk formula (with elemental formula available) for the first three days of life were less likely to have sensitization to cow’s milk and food allergy at two years of age than children randomized to receive cow's milk formula.
7min 33Roy Benaroch, MD and Geoffrey R. Simon, MD
Paper Chase #5 - ADHD Medication Management
From March 2020, Beware The Eyes of MarchMethylphenidate preparations appear to have lower failure rate of initial prescription compared to amphetamine medications for ADHD
5min 33Roy Benaroch, MD and Geoffrey R. Simon, MD
Paper Chase #2 - Closed Loop Control in Type 1 Diabetes
From March 2020, Beware The Eyes of MarchA state-of-the-art closed-loop system that is essentially an artificial pancreas, really does work better than the technology that's available out there right now for insulin delivery in diabetics.
7min 41Roy Benaroch, MD and Geoffrey R. Simon, MD
Paper Chase #3 - Combo ICS and LABA for asthma relief.
From March 2020, Beware The Eyes of MarchAs needed use of an inhaled corticosteroid(ICS) with a long acting beta agonist(LABA) may be more effective than daily ICS use in adults with asthma.
9min 17Roy Benaroch, MD and Geoffrey R. Simon, MD
Paper Chase #4 - Prehospital Treatment of Anaphylaxis
From March 2020, Beware The Eyes of MarchPrehospital treatment of anaphylaxis with epinephrine was a marker of effective care and prehospital treatment with steroids were associated with worse outcomes.
9min 20Roy Benaroch, MD and Geoffrey R. Simon, MD
Paper Chase #1 - Mental Health and Hyperthyroidism
From February 2020, Lumbar Punk'dThere is a high prevalence of mental health disorders in children with hyperthyroidism. •
7min 50Roy Benaroch, MD and Geoffrey R. Simon, MD
Paper Chase #5 - Rota vaccine and risk of intussusception
From February 2020, Lumbar Punk'dThough a past rotavirus vaccine probably did increase intussusception risk, currently available vaccines do not.
7min 12Roy Benaroch, MD and Geoffrey R. Simon, MD
Paper Chase #3 - Injury risk with sports specialization
From February 2020, Lumbar Punk'dSports specialization leads to more injuries.
8min 45Roy Benaroch, MD and Geoffrey R. Simon, MD
Paper Chase #2 - Long term affects of timeouts
From February 2020, Lumbar Punk'dTime out, used as a discipline strategy, is not associated with long term negative consequences. •
4min 27Roy Benaroch, MD and Geoffrey R. Simon, MD
Paper Chase #4 - Autism Screening with MCHAT
From February 2020, Lumbar Punk'dThe most commonly-used Autism screen is not very accurate, and should not be used for diagnosis. Better tools are needed. •
9min 9Roy Benaroch, MD and Geoffrey R. Simon, MD
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