Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Dexamethasone as Add-On Therapy in Children

Dexamethasone as Add-On Therapy in Children
Attached are the articles for Journal Club for 12/15.

1 versus 3 Days of Dexamethasone Add-On Therapy in Children With Streptococcal Pharyngitis

CLINICAL EFFICACY OF DEXAMETHASONE FOR ACUTE EXUDATIVE PHARYNGITIS

Dr. Kaplan asks, "Do you think the benefits of pain reduction for pharyngitis outweigh potential risks associated with steroid use on the general population?"


Journal Club Assessment Form
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