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| AUG/SEP 2015 |
FEATURE
WINTHROP-UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL EXPANDS ITS REACH WITH THE
NYCYBERKNIFE CENTER IN MANHATTAN 6
Patients across the tri-state area and beyond now have easier access to radiotherapy
delivered by experienced specialists using the most state-of-the-art technology — the
CyberKnife M6 Series.
SPECIAL CLINICAL SECTION: PEDIATRICS
LANDMARK STUDY MAY ALTER APPROACH TO PEANUT ALLERGY 16
Early consumption of peanut products appears to sharply reduce peanut allergy in children
— a finding that could swiftly redefine clinical guidelines related to the allergy.
DEFINING A WAY FORWARD FOR PEDIATRIC
WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY 18
Adhering to a carefully defined clinical pathway can enhance the safety and effectiveness of
pediatric bariatric surgery, according to Saudi researchers.
PEDIATRICS UPDATE 19
A roundup of news about pediatrics
DEPARTMENTS
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS 12
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 14
CME CREDITS 20
LOCAL NEWS 21
