In Kids with Group A Strep, Do Steroids Shorten Illness Duration, Severity?
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love, and are always humbled…
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
In Kids with Group A Strep, What Benefit(s) Do Antibiotics Offer?
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love, and are always humbled…
At What Age Should We Start Swabbing Kids for Strep Throat?
Question 1: At what age do children reliably start getting group A strep pharyngitis? A prospective observational…
Do Any Studies Indicate Doxycycline Will Stain Kids’ Teeth?
In children, should we really be scared about staining teeth with doxycycline treatment? Studies in the 1960s…
The Safety of Ibuprofen in Children with COVID-19
Editors’ Note: This article was accepted on April 6, 2020, and was accurate at that time. Because…
Incidence of COVID-19 in Children
Editors’ Note: This article was accepted on April 6, 2020, and was accurate at that time. Because…
What Do Studies Say About Antipyretics and Febrile Seizure Recurrence?
Question 1: What does recent literature say about antipyretics and febrile seizure recurrence? How often have you…
How Much Does a Shoulder Roll (or Equivalent) Help Pediatric Intubation?
Question 2: During pediatric intubations, how much does a shoulder roll (or equivalent) help intubation success? We…