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| AUG/SEPT 2015 |
FEATURES
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL INTEGRATES COLLABORATIVE
PRACTICES, ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND CLINICAL RESEARCH 6
Multidisciplinary collaboration is critical when treating cardiovascular conditions.
University Hospital's Division of Cardiology leverages 150 physician-educators from a
wide range of disciplines to enhance patient outcomes.
SPECIAL CLINICAL SECTION:
PEDIATRICS
LANDMARK STUDY MAY ALTER APPROACH TO PEANUT ALLERGY 14
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 16
Adhering to a carefully defined clinical pathway can enhance the safety and
effectiveness of pediatric bariatric surgery, according to Saudi researchers.
PEDIATRICS UPDATE 17
A roundup of news about pediatrics
DEPARTMENTS
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS 11
BUSINESS OF MEDICINE 18
CME CREDITS 19
LOCAL NEWS 21
