Asthma education in primary healthcare settings.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In September 2019, the United States was at risk of losing measles elimination status due to several large-scale outbreaks resulting in more than 1200 confirmed cases across 31 states. This resurgence caps approximately 10 years of increasing incidence, marked by a highly publicized outbreak in 2015 a...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Feemster KA,Szipszky C

更新日期：2020-02-01 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：: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：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: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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Chronic disease management is an increasingly important aspect of caring for adolescents. Strength-based approaches hold tremendous promise in the face of current challenges. Recent clinical innovations and research findings that provide evidence of the efficacy of strength-based approaches and repres...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Chung RJ,Burke PJ,Goodman E

更新日期：2010-08-01 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: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：: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：:In the past year, significant progress has been achieved in the research on aquaporins (AQPs), a family of structurally related molecular water channels. Three novel AQPs were identified, giving a total of ten mammalian AQPs. An important step forward in identifying the aqueous pore in AQP molecules was the determinat...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Knoers NV,Deen PM

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Enteroviruses cause a wide variety of diseases with neurologic, respiratory, skin, and gastrointestinal findings. The purpose of this review is to clarify changes in the classification of enteroviruses, provide information about recent disease outbreaks, and to summarize progress toward the treatment ...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Lugo D,Krogstad P

更新日期：2016-02-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Recent literature regarding assessment, management and prevention of child maltreatment will be considered. Unexplained infant and child death will also be reviewed. RECENT FINDINGS:Controversies in the evaluation of unexpected infant death and inflicted traumatic brain injury are ongoing. Evidence c...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Newton AW,Vandeven AM

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Herbal medicaments are in common use. In general, the judicious use of carefully selected and prepared herbal medications seems to cause few adverse effects and may be beneficial. However, toxic effects of these products have been reported with increasing frequency. Infants and children may be even more susceptible to...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Tomassoni AJ,Simone K

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) have become the mainstay of therapy in chronic childhood asthma. Despite the long history and the documented efficacy of these drugs in controlling asthma, concerns still abound regarding the safety of these drugs in children, most specifically related to the potential for adrenal suppres...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Bazzy-Asaad A

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Describe developments in the etiological understanding of Tourette syndrome. RECENT FINDINGS:Tourette syndrome is a complex heterogenous clinical syndrome, which is not a unitary entity. Pathophysiological models describe gamma-aminobutyric acid-ergic-associated disinhibition of cortico-basal ganglia...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Dale RC

更新日期：2017-12-01 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: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: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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Lung disease in cystic fibrosis (CF) results from chronic airway infection and inflammation leading to progressive bronchiectasis and respiratory failure. Bacterial pathogens, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and Burkholderia cepacia, are known contributors. Recent studies usin...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Zemanick ET,Sagel SD,Harris JK

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Simulation has been widely adopted as a training and assessment tool in medical education. Conventional teaching methods may be inadequate to properly train healthcare providers for rare but potentially lethal events in pediatrics such as trauma and respiratory arrest. Recent studies suggest pediatric...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Weinberg ER,Auerbach MA,Shah NB

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Ras pathway mutations are one of the most common type of alterations in pediatric hematologic malignancies and are frequently associated with adverse outcomes. Despite ongoing efforts to use targeted treatments, there remain no Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications specifically for c...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Pikman Y,Stieglitz E

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To provide a current review of recent publications with regards to intracranial hypertension. RECENT FINDINGS:Attempts were made to provide pediatric data; however, the recent completion of the Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Treatment Trial (IIHTT) has provided a wealth of data with regards to ...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Jordan CO,Aylward SC

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In fiscally challenging times, scientists must seek creative strategies and leverage existing resources to advance research. RECENT FINDINGS:This review describes programmes supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to promote resear...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Burns KM,Pearson GD,Kaltman JR

更新日期：2013-10-01 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：: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：:Recent neonatal intensive care outcome studies are asking more focused research questions and incorporating, at least implicitly, pathogenetic models. A few have grappled with the complex issues of health-related quality of life and functional outcomes and the many factors that affect these outcomes. The need to evalu...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Allen MC

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Miniaturization of echocardiographic transducers, improved crystal technology, and enhanced digital processing of ultrasound signals have resulted in newer, more sophisticated equipment and imaging techniques. These technologic advances include transesophageal echocardiography, stress echocardiography (both pharmacolo...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Marx GR

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder has been redefined in the classifications in the International Classification of Disease, 10th revision and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition. The definitions are more concordant than their predecessors and reemphasize the distinction between...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Baxter PS

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00