A 14 year old presents with an unusual state of health, episode of hypertension and altered mental status. A very unusual case as the patient presented with a hypertensive emergency from a small bowel obstruction that resulted from a volvulus of the midgut.
The recent explosion of energy drinks into the consumer market begs the question: how do these highly marketed and easily accessible beverages affect the health of young consumers?
The incentive to run pediatric studies for drugs is expiring. Who benefits from such trials? And how can they be made better?
Children & obesity * Oral health * Medicaid access * Adolescent bariatric surger * Art contest
A discussion of the tragedy at Virginia Tech
A 17-year-old HIV/AIDS patient presents with persistent crusted plaque, 6 day post valacyclovir treatment revealed dramatic reduction in exudate and granulation tissue.
Here's a listing of recent physician appointments around the United States.
These Web sites offer a wealth of information on this month's national health observances.
After analyzing preliminary data from 2006, indicating that fluoroquinolone-resistant gonorrhea is now widespread across the nation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is no longer recommending that the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics be used to treat gonorrhea in the US.
Random urine drug test results carry a substantial risk for error, according to results of a study done by the Children's Hospital Boston Center for Adolescent Substance Abuse.
The FDA has cleared a viral meningitis test, the Xpert EV, for marketing. Results of the test can be obtained in two and one half hour, giving practitioners an opportunity to quickly diagnose the illness, and to distinguish it from the more dangerous bacterial meningitis.
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is looking for 8- to 19-year olds to conduct validation research of a new data collection method. An alternative method for obtaining information on sexual maturation is under development at the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics. The method uses audio computer-assisted self-interview (ACASI) technology. The module was developed in .net 2.0 and runs on Microsoft Windows as a stand-alone version or in an integrated mode with a server.
Meeting the latest recommendations for yearly flu immunization is difficult, as pediatricians are learning, but surely children with asthma ought to be at the top of the list for immunization.
McNeil-PPC Inc, a division of Johnson & Johnson, is recalling all Glacier Mint and Bubble Blast flavors of a child-friendly Listerine mouthwash, called Agent Cool Blue. The mouthwash colors the plaque on teeth, allowing for easier brushing.
Potty Monkey trainer * WeeSpecs Supreme phototherapy mask * Ultra Young Soles orthotics
The occurrence of seizures in children can generate tremendous levels of anxiety for children, parents, and pediatricians alike. Allaying these concerns and providing the right treatment rests on a systematic approach.
Here are some fast facts to help parents in the event of a seizure.
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Recent federal news on SCHIP funding * National Children's Study * ACIP vaccine recommendations * FDA guidelines for fresh produce, and more * MedPAC recommendations on reimbursement
Potty Monkey trainer * WeeSpecs Supreme phototherapy mask * Ultra Young Soles orthotics
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Flu vaccine * Internet exposure * Vesicouretal reflux * Glucose control
Breastfeeding's benefits easily outweigh the costs. So why do pediatricians (and obstetricians) always seem to be fighting an uphill battle with it? As with smoking cessation, breastfeeding is always worth the extra minutes of advocacy.
Not every child who has a first or second seizure will have a third, but some some will. These sites will hopefully help an epileptic child grow up to be the next Socrates, Van Gogh, or Dostoyevsky–all of who had epilepsy as well