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abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Sepsis is the leading cause of pediatric death worldwide. In the United States alone, there are 72 000 children hospitalized for sepsis annually with a reported mortality rate of 25% and an economic cost estimated to be $4.8 billion. However, it is only recently that the definition and management of p...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Mathias B,Mira JC,Larson SD

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This update reviews the concepts underlying ethical issues in various contexts and countries, highlighting the evolution in the use of the core values underpinning the field and practice of bioethics as applied to healthcare. RECENT FINDINGS:It stresses the specific position of the adolescent as bein...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Michaud PA,Berg-Kelly K,Macfarlane A,Benaroyo L

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The small bowel has been a technically difficult area to examine. Indirect modalities such as barium follow-through have the disadvantage of attendant radiation exposure. Capsule endoscopy, a novel wireless method of investigation of the small bowel, has acquired an important role in both adult and pa...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Sidhu R,McAlindon ME,Sanders DS,Thomson M

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies using movement analysis confirm that multiple soft tissue releases improve function in the ambulant child with cerebral palsy, and highlight the fine adjustments of ankle-foot orthosis, which benefit children with myelomeningocele. For both of these disorders, there is information with regard to hip subluxatio...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Roberts A,Evans GA

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastrointestinal issues are a major chronic problem in 80 to 90% of children with cerebral palsy and in children with neurodevelopmental disabilities who are at special risk of developing malnutrition because of uncoordinated swallowing, gastroesophageal reflux, and constipation. In addition to poor linear growth, the...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Chong SK

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Considerable attention has recently been focused on the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of osteogenesis imperfecta. Two new genes have been defined in patients with recessive severe or lethal osteogenesis imperfecta types. Diagnostic concerns involve testing procedures, either skin biopsies or D...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Shapiro JR,Sponsellor PD

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past several years, many new strategies have evolved for improving the care of patients with acute lung injury and respiratory failure. Although many of these new modalities remain unproven, some show much promise for decreasing the morbidity and mortality seen in critically ill patients who need assisted ven...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Donnelly KM,Bogue CW

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The "win at all costs" mentality is becoming increasingly common in youth sports, and young athletes are often looking for methods to improve sports performance and avoid injury. As organized sports participation continues to increase among American adolescents, questions related to sports medicine are more frequently...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Metzl JD

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) has become increasingly important as a cause of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs), particularly abscesses, in patients seen in the emergency department setting. The antibiotic sensitivity profile of Staphylococcus aureus ...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Odell CA

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Extremely low gestational age newborns (ELGANs), born at less than 28 weeks' estimated gestational age, suffer the greatest consequences of prematurity. There have been significant advances in their care over the last several decades, but the prospects for major advances within traditional treatment m...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Davis RP,Bryner B,Mychaliska GB

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatric cardiac intensive care has emerged as a distinct clinical entity to meet the unique needs of pediatric patients with congenital and acquired heart disease. This new subspecialty demands expertise and experience in the pediatric subspecialties of cardiology, intensive care, cardiac surgery, cardiac anesthesia...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Chang AC

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Food allergy or hypersensitivity is defined as an adverse reaction to food protein which is immune mediated. Without standard definitions and reliable tests for many forms of allergic disease of the bowel, studies are difficult to interpret. The proceedings of a recent workshop on the classification of adverse immunol...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Justinich CJ

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several advances in understanding Hirschsprung's disease have developed in the past year. A greater understanding of the etiology of the disease has developed through the association of Hirschsprung's disease with a lack of neural cell adhesion molecule expression and nitric oxide in aganglionic portions of the bowel....

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Teitelbaum DH

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Allergen avoidance should be considered as a first line of defense for all types of allergic disease. For some allergens, such as the common pollens, significant avoidance may be difficult or even impossible to accomplish without major alterations in lifestyle. For others, however, particularly the common indoor aller...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Wood RA

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:We present data from recently conducted research regarding the diagnosis of blunt cervical spine injury (CSI) in children. RECENT FINDINGS:Research in the prehospital setting to evaluate the need for cervical spine immobilization in children, regardless of clinical findings or mechanism of injury, su...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Tilt L,Babineau J,Fenster D,Ahmad F,Roskind CG

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review will outline the screening, diagnosis and management of cystic fibrosis related diabetes (CFRD). It will also discuss advances in the detection of early glucose abnormalities, their clinical significance and the emerging role for early insulin therapy. RECENT FINDINGS:Before the onset of ...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Hameed S,Jaffé A,Verge CF

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) recommends initiating neonatal resuscitation with concentrations of oxygen between 21 and 100%. This wide range of oxygen concentrations recommended for resuscitation highlights the lack of evidence supporting either 21 or 100% O2. The purpo...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Ten VS,Matsiukevich D

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Disorders of hemostasis such as hemophilia, von Willebrand disease (VWD), and other clotting protein deficiencies lead to significant morbidity in the pediatric population. Because of the limitations of current treatment options, novel therapies are being developed, many of which are reviewed here. R...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Branchford BR,Monahan PE,Di Paola J

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Enhanced recovery protocols (ERPs) have been adopted for a variety of adult surgical conditions and resulted in markedly improved outcomes, including decreased length of stays, complications, costs, and narcotic utilization. In this review, we describe the development and implementation of an ERP for ...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Raval MV,Heiss KF

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In this review, recent advances in the epidemiology, genetics, clinical associations and management of idiopathic hypercalciuria will be discussed. RECENT FINDINGS:A significant genetic contribution exists in the pathophysiology of hypercalciuria. Although several candidate genes and genetic alterati...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Srivastava T,Schwaderer A

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To provide a comprehensive review of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments for children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). RECENT FINDINGS:Many parents of children with ADHD are reluctant to pursue medication options and unable to access behavioral...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Bader A,Adesman A

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endocrine excesses or deficiencies frequently result in alterations of height as compared with age-matched children. Less clinically obvious are significant alterations in bone metabolism leading to osteoporosis, which can affect the child and may affect the patient as an adult. Slipped capital femoral epiphysis appea...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Mann DC

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to describe current concepts on inflammation, immunity and insulin resistance. Metabolic and immune systems are closely involved in inflammation and significantly contribute to the pathology seen in the pediatric intensive care unit. The ability of insulin to decrease hep...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Dhar A,Castillo L

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews recent publications related to the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of otitis media. Otitis media is a continuum of conditions that includes acute otitis media, otitis media with residual or persistent effusion, unresponsive otitis media, recurrent otitis media, otitis media w...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Berman S

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Osgood-Schlatter disease (OSD) is one of the most common causes for anterior knee pain in children and adolescents resulting from a traction apophysitis of the tibial tubercle. While a peak in boys aged 12-15 years old was well documented, there seems to be no difference in sex distribution nowadays. ...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Ladenhauf HN,Seitlinger G,Green DW

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atopic dermatitis is the most common chronic skin disease of young children and is frequently associated with asthma and allergies. Th2-type cytokine secreting T cells expressing the cutaneous lymphocyte-associated antigen play a central role in the induction of local IgE responses and recruitment of eosinophils in th...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Boguniewicz M

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inhalants remain one of the most commonly abused substances by adolescents in the United States today. Recent epidemiologic studies have demonstrated a decrease in the prevalence of inhalant abuse, but overall rates remain high. Inhalants have the potential to result in serious organ system dysfunction or even sudden ...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Lorenc JD

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dyslipidemia increases the risk of cardiovascular events among individuals with renal disease, and there is a growing body of evidence that it hastens the progression of renal disease itself. Children with nephrotic syndrome or renal transplants have easily recognized hyperlipidemia. Among those with chronic renal ins...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Saland JM,Ginsberg H,Fisher EA

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have impaired growth that leads to short stature in adulthood. The problem persists even with successful transplantation and steroid withdrawal protocols. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the pressing issues related to growth failure in chi...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Ingulli EG,Mak RH

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article reviews current work investigating the neural bases of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) within the discipline of electrophysiological brain research. The manuscript focuses primarily on advances in understanding related to social information processing and interconnectivity among brain syst...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： McPartland JC,Coffman M,Pelphrey KA

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00