Paederus Dermatitis: Two Outbreaks of an Entomologic Disease in Austere Expeditionary Care.

Paederus dermatitis, also known as dermatitis linearis, is an acute cutaneous condition caused by contact with the potent vesicant toxin paederin, produced by endosymbiotic Pseudomonas-like bacteria within Paederus spp. beetles. Paederin is a protein synthesis inhibitor that halts cell division, leading to vesiculation and necrotic breakdown of the epidermis.

Impact of a Quality Improvement Initiative on Increasing Height Measurement Among Children with Medical Complexity.

Background: This quality improvement project aimed to increase the rate of height measurement among children with medical complexity (CMC) seen for well-child visits.

Methods: Three interventions were implemented over 17 months. Retrospective chart review of well-child visits for patients 35 months through 18.

Hypertensive Crisis in a Pediatric Patient Experiencing Clonidine Withdrawal.

Background: Clonidine, a central alpha-adrenoreceptor agonist, was initially developed as an antihypertensive. Though no longer commonly used for its original indication due to rebound hypertension after discontinuation, it is currently widely prescribed as a treatment for many pediatric indications including sleep disorders, behavioral concerns, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. .

Work-Life Balance and Career Experiences of Part-Time Versus Full-Time Faculty at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

Introduction: Part-time faculty are an important part of the academic medical workforce, comprising 11-21% of faculty in some institutions.

Objective: To describe the part-time faculty experience at a single institution across four domains: work-life balance, work environment, leadership and advancement, and mentorship.

Methods: Faculty from the Division of Biology and Medicine at Brown University were invited to participate in an electronic survey.