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Got MOCA Peds ? What About COVID ?  Good News !

Got MOCA Peds ? What About COVID ? Good News !

Posted by Stuart Silverstein, MD, FAAP on Mar 27th 2021

Who has time to deal with the MOCA quarterly questions during the COVID - 19 Pandemic ? That is a good question and the American Board of Pediatrics agrees and once again is coming through with s … read more
Pediatric MOC Part 2 : Laughing Your Way

Pediatric MOC Part 2 : Laughing Your Way

Posted by Stu Silverstein, MD, FAAP on Mar 26th 2021

As of the previous blog, I obtained a total of 30 Part 2 points. These were achieved relatively painlessly.10 Points: General Knowledge 2013 General Pediatrics Comprehensive Knowledge Self-asses … read more
Pediatric Board Review : 5 Signs of Hallerman-Streiff

Pediatric Board Review : 5 Signs of Hallerman-Streiff

Posted by Stuart C. Silverstein, MD author Laughing Your Way to Passing the Pediatric Boards on Jan 22nd 2021

If you were to be presented with a picture of a child with dental abnormalities consistent with this picture, you are likely dealing with a child with Hallerman -Streiff Syndrome What … read more
Pediatric Board Review String of Cardiology Pearls

Pediatric Board Review String of Cardiology Pearls

Posted by Stuart Silverstein, MD, FAAP Author Laughing Your Way to Passing the Pediatric Boards on Jan 12th 2021

1) Bacterial Endocarditis - Watch for mention of a central venous catheter. Strep ( associated with cardiac valves ) and Staph( no structural abnormalities)  are the typical Pathogens b … read more