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Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Adults with Dysphagia Summary

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This disorder was found relatively often in adults with solid food dysphagia, regardless of endoscopic findings.

By Allan S. Brett, MD

December 27, 2007

Covering: Prasad GA et al. Am J Gastroenterol 2007 Dec 102:2627

The Safety of Stimulants in Children

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Death and hospitalization rates from cardiac causes are similar among current, former, and nonusers of stimulants.

By Howard Bauchner, MD

December 27, 2007

Covering: Winterstein AG et al. Pediatrics 2007 Dec 120:e1494