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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...

By Solomon Behar, MD on

April 24, 2026

Pediatrics

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.

By Solomon Behar, MD on

December 09, 2024

Pediatrics

Baseball Season: Prime Time for Pediatric Eye Trauma

As a physician in the pediatric emergency department, I see a surge in sports-related injuries with the arrival of summer and baseball season. Baseballs (and sometimes bats!) have a particular affinity for finding the pediatric eyes that make their way to my hospital. The eyes are one of those “black box” organs with their own language and pathology.

By Solomon Behar, MD on

June 13, 2024

Pediatrics

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