In addition, the case definition of Lyme disease could be unclear from region to region. Most cases continue to occur in the Northeast, mid-Atlantic and North Central states. The CDC is collaborating with health departments and organizations to increase prevention efforts. Throughout the year, community projects will be initiated with goals of reducing incidence to 9.7 per 100,000 population by 2010 in endemic states. Article continues News Articles Dexamethasone may pose a risk of intestinal perforation in preemies Early postnatal doses of dexamethasone are not indicated to prevent lung disease in extremely low birth weight infants.
Most experts say no.
Some physicians and parents disagree. The IOM, CDC and other agencies are looking for answers. A monthly case study with treatment information and discussion to follow. Pharmacotherapy of tinea capitis in children Because of potential resistance to griseofulvin, newer agents that have been used mostly in adults for other fungal infections are attracting the attention of pediatric clinicians. Measles-containing vaccines, IBD and autism Vaccines have been suspected of a variety of ill effects for many years, and no doubt there will be additional allegations in the future.