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Contributor: Taylor Lynch MD Educational Pearls: Melatonin is an endogenous hormone released primarily by the pineal gland Also released by extrapineal regions in the retina, the GI tract, and some immune cells Peak secretion occurs at night and is suppressed during the day Secre ...  Show more

Contributor: Travis Barlock, MD Educational Pearls: Foul-smelling urine and cloudy urine are commonly misinterpreted as indicators of a UTI. However, these findings alone are not diagnostic. Criteria for UTI: Presence of localized urinary symptoms: Suprapubic pain Dysuria Hesitan ...  Show more

In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Briac Thierry, Pediatric ENT at Necker Hospital for Sick Children in Paris, France, review stridor in newborns, with a special emphasis on laryngomalacia. --- SHOW NOTES First, Briac and Gopi discuss how a newborn with strid ...  Show more

Asthma exacerbations present with acute or sub-acute onset of wheeze and respiratory distress, the symptoms and signs of which vary depending on the developmental and maturational age of the child. Triggers include viral or bacterial infection, inhaled allergens, environmental ir ...  Show more

Treating colds, flu, and more with Dr Amber Bird! Dive deep into upper respiratory viral infections with Dr Amber Bird, MD (Penn).  Feel confident on when to order testing, recommend symptom relieving treatments, and avoid unnecessary antibiotics. Claim CME for this episode at cu ...  Show more

Cold and flu season can be especially tough on parents, with sleepless nights, restless children, and the constant challenge of managing symptoms like congestion and cough. A humidifier, paired with soothing steam, can be a game-changer in making those difficult nights more manag ...  Show more