Management of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Neurodevelopmental-behavioural paediatrics (NBP) is a field of medical practice that has arisen in response to recent changes in child health epidemiology. This review considers how the profession of NBP is addressing clinical need, and discusses possibilities for future development of the field. REC...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： McDowell M,Lesslie J

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Juvenile myasthenia gravis is a relatively rare autoimmune neuromuscular disorder. The pathophysiology of juvenile myasthenia gravis is similar to that of adult myasthenia gravis, though there remain important differences regarding presentation and therapeutic options. We review the pathophysiology, c...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Liew WK,Kang PB

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Owing to its aggressive clinical course and associated immunologic abnormalities, pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is increasingly managed with immunomodulators and biologic agents. Clinical experience with therapy targeted against tumor necrosis factor-alpha has raised important questions a...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Rosh JR

更新日期：2009-10-01 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：:A 15-year-old girl was referred for a thyroid gland mass, which rapidly enlarged in the brief interval between initial evaluation and surgery. Fine needle aspiration of the mass suggested a diagnosis of papillary thyroid carcinoma. Upon pathological examination of this aggressive tumor, an "insular" pattern of tumor w...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Yusuf K,Reyes-Mugica M,Carpenter TO

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Patient education is an essential component of asthma management. The current paradigm of asthma education has moved away from the 'information-transfer' programmes that characterized earlier approaches and that were shown to be largely ineffective, to approaches that promote self-management education...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Shah S,Roydhouse JK,Sawyer SM

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Advances in the field of pediatric nutrition continue to help the pediatric office practitioner provide excellent clinical care to their patients. In 2003, several important papers were published in the field of clinical nutrition that are reviewed. RECENT FINDINGS:New recommendations by the American...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Collier S,Fulhan J,Duggan C

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review recent advances in severe congenital neutropenia (SCN) syndromes. RECENT FINDINGS:The majority of patients with SCN bear monoallelic mutations in the neutrophil elastase (ELANE) gene. Biallelic mutations in the antiapoptotic gene HAX1 were identified in patients with autosomal recessive SCN...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Boztug K,Klein C

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Spondylolysis is a common cause for back pain in the adolescent athlete. Increased awareness of the presentation of this subset of patients can aid in optimal outcomes. This paper aims to review the typical presentation of spondylolysis in the adolescent with specific focus on the adolescent athlete. ...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Kim HJ,Green DW

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of extracorporeal techniques for the treatment of pediatric diseases has expanded dramatically in the past decade. During this time, experience with both plasmapheresis and renal replacement therapy has become commonplace in ICUs and nephrology programs throughout the world. The indications for these therapies...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Bunchman TE

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:According to recent Centers for Disease Control (CDC) data, the annual incidence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the United States is 1.6-3.2 million, of which the majority is classified as mild. Over half of these injuries occur in the pediatric population, and can often be attributed to a sports-...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Choe MC,Babikian T,DiFiori J,Hovda DA,Giza CC

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The current article highlights recent developments in the field of pediatric cutaneous mastocytosis. Mastocytosis is a spectrum of conditions that range from fleetingly benign to aggressively malignant. Through recognizing the natural progression of disease, the role of biomarkers and mutational analy...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Hussain SH

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bacterial meningitis is an important problem in childhood. Vaccines can prevent Haemophilus influenzae type b disease and are being developed for infections caused by meningococci and pneumococci. Lumbar puncture is an important part of the diagnostic workup although care is required with its use. Once meningitis is d...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Booy R,Kroll S

更新日期：1994-02-01 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: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: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:This study reviews the history of neonatal drug development, recent legislative efforts designed to facilitate the study of therapeutic agents in neonates, and future steps necessary to advance drug development. RECENT FINDINGS:Although many federal regulations have been introduced over the past 15 y...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Smith AM,Davis JM

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review highlights advances in our understanding of the genetic basis for alopecia areata. New findings in trichothiodystrophy, Bazex syndrome, and Netherton's syndrome are also discussed. Finally, abnormalities of the hair, such as atrophic midline bald patches, generalized follicular hamartoma, and loose anagen ...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Skelsey MA,Price VH

更新日期：1996-08-01 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:Identifying pathogenic variation underlying pediatric developmental disease is critical for medical management, therapeutic development, and family planning. This review summarizes current genetic testing options along with their potential benefits and limitations. We also describe results from large-...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Neu MB,Bowling KM,Cooper GM

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

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:P450 oxidoreductase deficiency--a newly described form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia--typically presents a steroid profile suggesting combined deficiencies of steroid 21-hydroxylase and 17alpha-hydroxylase/17,20-lyase activities. These and other enzymes require electron donation from P450 oxidored...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Flück CE,Miller WL

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To highlight recent advances in management of peanut allergy. RECENT FINDINGS:Peanut allergy presents during early childhood. The prevalence of peanut allergy in children in developed countries appears to be increasing. Several factors, such as peanut-specific or environmental, are hypothesized as co...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Pansare M,Kamat D

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Urinary tract infections are the most common serious bacterial infections in infants and young children. This review focuses on new additions to the literature for the period August 22, 2002, to August 21, 2003. RECENT FINDINGS:There is still considerable interest in determining which test is best to...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Wald E

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Selective mutism is a disorder in which an individual fails to speak in certain social situations though speaks normally in other settings. Most commonly, this disorder initially manifests when children fail to speak in school. Selective mutism results in significant social and academic impairment in ...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Hua A,Major N

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The role of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), a method of providing cardiorespiratory support in instances of cardiac or respiratory failure, in neonates and children continues to expand and evolve. This review details the current landscape of ECMO as it applies to neonates and children. RE...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Etchill EW,Dante SA,Garcia AV

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intravenous immunoglobulin has been used in the treatment of a variety of disorders since the 1970s. Its safety and efficacy, however, have been evaluated in only a minority of these conditions. At present, intravenous immunoglobulin is licensed for use in primary immunodeficiencies, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpur...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Fasano MB

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Developmental care is a framework that encompasses all care procedures as well as social and physical aspects in the newborn intensive care unit. Its goal is to support each individual infant to be as stable, well-organized, and competent as possible. The infant's physiologic and behavioral expression of current funct...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Als H

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Until recently, tetanus was estimated to be killing well over half a million children each year in the developing world, most commonly through neonatal tetanus, the incidence of which was around six per 1000 live births. Neonatal tetanus most commonly occurs through cord contamination of the umbilical stump. Vaccinati...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Thayaparan B,Nicoll A

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:There are an expanding number of therapies available to treat pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). As pediatric gastroenterologists attempt to achieve complete intestinal mucosal healing for their patients, it has become more important to gain an understanding of how to maximize the efficacy of...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Jossen J,Dubinsky M

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00