Group A Strep (GAS) - I am less likely to culture a child with viral symptoms for Group A Strep (GAS). |
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I am less likely to culture a child < 3 years of age for (GAS). |
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Hypertension (HTN) - I can differentiate elevated BP from stage 1 and stage 2 hypertension. |
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I offer (or am considering offering) universal lipid screening at ages 9-11 years. |
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Food Allergy - I counsel families to introduce peanut-containing products to all infants, irrespective of their relative risk of developing peanut allergy, starting around 6 months, though not before 4 months. |
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I refer children to allergy early for consideration of food allergy prevention strategies. |
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Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) I can identify the diagnostic criteria for POTS and differentiate it from orthostatic hypotension and orthostatic lightheadedness. |
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Ankyloglossia - I am counseling families to be cautious about getting a frenectomy if not indicated based on latch. |
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) - I recognize the comorbidities of PCOS and have developed a staged approach to treatment. |
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