Pediatric Fever and Illness Correlations
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love—and are always humbled by—those…
About Richard M. Cantor, MD, FAAP, FACEP
Dr. Cantor is professor of emergency medicine and pediatrics, director of the pediatric emergency department, and medical director of the Central New York Regional Poison Control Center at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York.
Posts by Richard M. Cantor, MD, FAAP, FACEP
Labs for Renal Involvement for Erythema Multiforme Minor
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love and are always humbled…
Treatments for Serum Sickness-Like Reactions
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love and are always humbled…
Do Topical Antibiotics/Agents Weaken Sutures?
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love—and are always humbled by…
Workup for Serious Bacterial Infection in Well-Appearing, Febrile, Unvaccinated Kids
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love, and are always humbled…
Do We Give Kids IV Fluids Too Freely?
Question: In light of the Choosing Wisely campaign regarding oral antiemetic medications in children with acute gastroenteritis,…
What’s the Best Migraine Drug(s) for Kids?
Question 1: In children presenting with acute migraine, what appears to be the best abortive pharmacological treatment?…
In Kids with Complex Febrile Seizure, When Can You Forego Lumbar Puncture?
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love, and are always humbled…
Is Pediatric Diarrhea Duration Correlated with Odds of Bacteria in Stool?
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love, and are always humbled…
How Commonly Do Kids With Acute Appendicitis Present With Diarrhea?
Question 2: How commonly do children with acute appendicitis present with diarrhea? A 2011 retrospective study by…