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Pediatrics

Understanding Coagulation Disorders: A Sample Chapter from Hippo’s MOCA-Peds 2026 eBook

When you’re deep into MOCA-Peds questions, few things can spike your heart rate faster than a lab value that doesn’t quite fit or a bleeding history that feels just a little too complicated for a “pick-the-best-answer” moment. Coagulation disorders live right in that space: high-stakes, detail-heavy, and absolutely fair game for exams. Whether it’s a bruising toddler, a teen with heavy menses, or an unexpected post-op bleed, these are the...

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April 24, 2026

Flu’s Clues

Working in the pediatric ED is a job I absolutely love—well, except between November and March. Every spring, we emerge from the trenches of winter respiratory season, and I somehow forget the endless parade of coughing, sore throats, and snot that dominates our halls.

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December 09, 2024

Chapter Summary: Short course antibiotics for common infections

When it comes to treating pediatric infections, many of us default to prescribing a 10 day course of antibiotics. Join Parul and Sol as they discuss which common infections can actually be effectively treated with a shorter duration of antibiotics.

By Solomon Behar, MD on

August 09, 2023