Category: Paediatrics

Acute bacterial sinusitis in children: an updated review

Alexander KC Leung MBBS, FRCPC, FRCP (UK and Irel), FRCPCH, FAAP, Kam Lun Hon MD, FAAP, FCCM, Winnie CW Chu MD, FRCR

Article Type

Review

Published

This article is an updated narrative review on the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of acute bacterial sinusitis.

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Hydroxychloroquine-induced hyperpigmentation in a 14-year-old female with systemic lupus erythematosus

Alexander KC Leung MBBS, FRCP (UK & Irel), FRCPCH, FAAP, Tara McMillan MD, FRCPC, Andrea Human MD, FRCPC, Joseph M Lam MD, FRCPC

Article Type

Case Report

Published

Physicians who use hydroxychloroquine in children should be aware of this less-known side effect of hydroxychloroquine so that an accurate diagnosis can be made, and unnecessary investigations and inappropriate treatment can be avoided.

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Kawasaki disease in siblings and a review of drug treatment

Steven King-fan Loo MBChB, FRCP, Kam Lun Hon MBBS, MD, FAAP, FCCM, Alexander KC Leung MBBS, FRCPC, FRCP (UK & Irel), FRCPCH, FAAP, Tak Cheung Yung MBBS, MRCPCH, Man Ching Yam MBChB, MRCPCH

Article Type

Case Report

Published

This article describes the management of two siblings with KD
followed by a short review.

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Facing the COVID-19 outbreak in children with cancer

Antonio Ruggiero MD, Alberto Romano MD, Giorgio Attinà MD

Article Type

Editorial

Published

This editorial discusses the current COVID-19 outbreak and underlines that hygienic educational programs are fundamental and must be continued and implemented especially for immunosuppressed children.

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