Cutaneous bacterial infections in the newborn.

abstract：:This paper reviews recent studies of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, focusing on research with implications for adolescents. Only 10 of the 31 recent investigations discussed employed an exclusively adolescent sample, necessitating considerable extrapolation from studies of children or adults or mixed sample...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Phillips S,Soffer SL

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To emphasize an exploration of mechanisms of kidney stone disease based on a molecular understanding of excess urinary excretions of calcium, oxalate, cystine, and uric acid. RECENT FINDINGS:Hypercalciuria is discussed relative to mutations in the renal chloride genes CLCN5 and CLCNKB, WNK kinases, A...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Langman CB

更新日期：2004-04-01 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:The purpose of this study is to review advances in both the pathogenesis and clinical management of biliary atresia. RECENT FINDINGS:Immunologic studies have further characterized roles of helper T-cells, B-cells, and natural killer cells in the immune dysregulation following viral replication within...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Zagory JA,Nguyen MV,Wang KS

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Recognizing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is straightforward when alarm symptoms are present, such as bloody diarrhea and weight loss. When the presentation is subtle or atypical, physicians must determine which patients warrant evaluation for IBD. Appropriate use of noninvasive tests can help iden...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Wong A,Bass D

更新日期：2008-10-01 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:This article reviews three common abnormalities requiring surgical treatment in adults with congenital heart disease (CHD): Ebstein's anomaly, the failing Fontan, and pulmonary valve disease. RECENT FINDINGS:As of 2000, more adults than children are alive with CHD. Each year, more of these adults wit...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Dearani JA,Mavroudis C,Quintessenza J,Deal BJ,Backer CL,Fitzgerald P,Connolly HM,Jacobs JP

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and asthma impact quality of life and cost billions of dollars in lost wages, productivity, and medical expenditures. Allergen immunotherapy is the only therapy that alters the allergen immune response, resulting in fewer symptoms upon natural exposure. This review s...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Vadlamudi A,Shaker M

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The delineation of syndromes carrying a predisposition to malignancy has led to great insights into the molecular biology of malignancy. Many such syndromes have cutaneous findings which can precede the development of neoplasia. Early recognition of the cutaneous stigmata of the genodermatoses with ma...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Holman JD,Dyer JA

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Atypical skull shapes occur in as many as 20% of infants. The purpose of this review is to discuss the clinical approach to the evaluation of a child with an abnormal head shape. Readers will learn how to identify the head shapes caused by environmental deformation and craniosynostosis. We also review...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Cunningham ML,Heike CL

更新日期：2007-12-01 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:The purpose of this review is to examine the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in pediatric gastrointestinal disease, specifically celiac disease and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); to discuss the role of vitamin D and its deficiency in gastrointestinal disease pathophysiology; and to present curre...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Ahlawat R,Weinstein T,Pettei MJ

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fetal cardiac intervention is in a rapid state of progress now. Attempts are being made to prevent fetal hydrops due to congenital heart defects, to recruit hypoplastic ventricles, to create a two-ventricle circulation after birth, and to remodel the fetal pulmonary vascular bed whose outlet is obstructed. Open heart ...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Huhta J,Quintero RA,Suh E,Bader R

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Hypertension is an independent risk factor for progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in children. Children with early CKD develop hypertension secondary to renal disease. This review aims to highlight recent advances that help us better understand the current role of hypertension in progression ...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Vidi SR

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Nearing the end of the first decade of this new century, the challenges and changes in the field of outpatient pediatric cardiology continue to accelerate. RECENT FINDINGS:To help the general pediatrician and family practice physician become aware of several new care guidelines and practice trends as...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Lacina SJ

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:We provide an overview of the past year's literature on congenital heart surgery. RECENT FINDINGS:This review focuses on selected disease entities, operative techniques, perioperative management strategies, and quality of care. SUMMARY:Congenital heart surgery is an evolving field. ...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Welke KF,Komanapalli C,Shen I,Ungerleider RM

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Increasing numbers of children are now traveling to high-altitude destinations, and pediatricians often see these children prior to and immediately following their travels. Thus, pediatricians have the opportunity to provide guidance for the prevention of altitude illness and must treat high-altitude ...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Garlick V,O'Connor A,Shubkin CD

更新日期：2017-08-01 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 article reviews recent developments in the assessment of changes in structure and function in the fetal heart with the focus on congenital heart disease malformations. RECENT FINDINGS:Use of the combination of the cardiovascular profile score, the biophysical profile score and additional physiol...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Acharya G,Archer N,Huhta JC

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 10-month-old infant with multiple infantile hepatic hemangiomas and developmental delay is reported. He was found to be profoundly hypothyroid. Evaluation and management issues are discussed. This case emphasizes the importance of screening for hypothyroidism in patients with hemangiomas and the potential therapeuti...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Cho YH,Taplin C,Mansour A,Howman-Giles R,Hardwick R,Lord D,Howard NJ

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim of this review is to present the latest advances in the identification of the genetic determinants of intellectual deficiency. Mental retardation (MR) is often associated with other neurologic symptoms, metabolic disorders, or malformation syndromes. The purpose of the review is to subdivide the large field of MR ...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Chiurazzi P,Oostra BA

更新日期：2000-12-01 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：:Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome describes vascular compression of the third portion of the duodenum and presents with nausea, postprandial vomiting, and epigastric abdominal pain. The syndrome is rare and may be missed if appropriate radiologic studies are not performed or the clinical presentation is atypic...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Kurbegov A,Grabb B,Bealer J

更新日期：2010-10-01 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

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to highlight some of the advances in the way we think about rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS). Recent outcome and biological analyses have shifted the risk stratification and treatment paradigms for pediatric RMS. RECENT FINDINGS:The presence or absence of the FOXO1 translocation i...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Hawkins DS,Gupta AA,Rudzinski ER

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Atopic dermatitis, one of the most common chronic illnesses of childhood, is encountered routinely by all providers of health care to children. RECENT FINDINGS:In recent years there has been a dramatic rise in the prevalence of atopic dermatitis and therefore a rapid increase in the number of studies...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Sturgill S,Bernard LA

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The prevalence of pediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) has increased throughout the world, now ranging from 10 to 20% in developed countries. Pediatric patients with AD make up a substantial proportion of patients seen by general pediatricians, allergists, dermatologists, and other specialists. As such, t...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Totri CR,Diaz L,Eichenfield LF

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preimplantation genetic diagnosis now represents an alternative reproductive option for parents at high risk of having offspring affected with certain genetic diseases. Progress in the past year has included increasing reliability in embryo sexing by both polymerase chain reaction and fluorescent in situ hybridization...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Black SH

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review will examine the current evidence regarding pediatric blunt abdominal trauma and the physical exam findings, laboratory values, and radiographic imaging associated with the diagnosis of intra-abdominal injuries (IAI), as well as review the current literature on pediatric hollow viscus inju...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Schonfeld D,Lee LK

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To familiarize primary care pediatricians with basic detection and treatment strategies of lower extremity stress fractures, while highlighting new research related to improving diagnosis and management approaches for pediatric and adolescent athletes. RECENT FINDINGS:Young age appears to be a risk f...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Heyworth BE,Green DW

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00