In four out of five children with chronic urticaria, it's not possible to identify a cause. Still, serious problems must be ruled out, triggers sought, and itching alleviated. Here's how to focus the history and physical, decide which tests are and aren't worth doing, and choose the appropriate medications.
Arthritis can be caused by a range of viruses or other infectious agents, or develop in the wake of an enteric, genitourinary, or respiratory tract infection. Knowing the possible causes and typical signs and symptoms of infection-related arthritides helps make the diagnosis.
What the Human Genome Project will mean for pediatrics.
As new data correct past misconceptions and add new knowledge, it's up to pediatricians to debunk myths about "crack babies," watch for varied developmental consequences in infancy and beyond, and help parents and other caregivers maximize these children's potential.
The call at 3 a.m. on a warm May morning is from the emergency department. The ED physician is seeing a 6-year-old with a seven- to 10-day history of fever as high as 105? F, swollen glands, lethargy, and poor oral intake.
Most children with gastroenterologic disorders feel ill because of a complex mix of psychologic, developmental, and social factors. Using several case histories, this specialist shows how focusing on these areaswhich conventional medical management addresses inadequatelyis the key to helping such patients get better.
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Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is easy to recognize and generally not serious. Yet specialists differ greatly in their approach to diagnosis and treatment. Review the rationales of the opposing camps, then make up your own mind on which makes better sense.
Children's books about the death of pets help children deal with the death of someone close to them are listed and described so pediatricians can recommend them to patients and families.
Questions about behavior of interest to pediatricians.
News items of interest to pediatricians.
Burns exact a fearful toll in death and suffering on children, especially young children. Advances in treatment have improved the outlook for victims, but prevention remains the ultimate goal.
New products of interest to pediatricians
Letters to the editor of interest to our readers
Youngsters who become refugees or are otherwise caught up in a large-scale emergency, such as civil strife or a flood, may have physical, emotional, or developmental problems for years to come.
Abstracts from the literature of interest to pediatricians.
The baby born through meconium-stained amniotic fluid is at risk for acute respiratory distress, long-term sequelae, or even death. Early identification and treatment of sick infants limits complications.
Most children with gastroenterologic disorders feel ill because of a complex mix of psychologic, developmental, and social factors. Using several case histories, this specialist shows how focusing on these areaswhich conventional medical management addresses inadequatelyis the key to helping such patients get better.
Obesity and undernutrition are serious problems for healthcare providers to deal with worldwide.
A 7-year-old boy is brought to your office for evaluation of an asymptomatic birthmark on his left buttock. Except for proportional growth, there have been no changes in the lesions.
News items interpreted for pediatricians.
When an illness is serious or a child dies, parents deserve to be told in a way that helps them cope with their grief. Here are guidelines, drawn from study findings and personal experience, for carrying out this difficult.
Items from professional journals of interest to pediatricians.
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Crossword puzzle with questions and answers about guns and violence.
Behavior questions answered by a panel of experts in pediatric behavior problems.
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