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Tej Mattoo, MD, is editor-in-chief and creator of Synopsis, and he’s also an associate professor of pediatrics at Wayne State University/Children’s Hospital of Michigan. Two of his goals in producing Synopsis were affordability and accessibility. Having worked in India, England and Saudi Arabia before coming to America, Dr. Mattoo realizes that some journals are not readily available for many physicians, particularly in poor countries. This inexpensive alternative provides a good sampling for international pediatricians to remain up-to-date.
The first issue of the journal was published in March 1999. It included a review article and summaries on a variety of topics including: amoxicillin versus penicillin for streptococcal pharyngitis, skin rashes caused by antibiotic use, erythromycin and chronic lung disease, chronic renal insufficiency in children and adolescents, life expectancy of children with cerebral palsy, and childhood asthma.
Dr. Mattoo says, "It’s vitally important that specialists don’t lose sight of current issues in general pediatrics and areas other than their own. All of us who are involved in child care need to be aware of the research going on around us, so that we can better meet the needs of our patients."