Tobacco use cessation counseling of parents.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The term 'dual diagnosis' most commonly refers to the combination of severe mental illness and substance-use disorder (SUD). It is estimated that 7-10 million people in the USA alone have at a minimum one psychiatric disorder in addition to a SUD. As many of the psychiatric illnesses implicated have t...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Santucci K

更新日期：2012-04-01 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：: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：:Three main factors are needed for an infant to develop allergy: allergen exposure, a genetic predisposition, and contributory factors. Recent literature suggests that the incidence of in utero sensitization might have been underestimated up to now. A number of papers provide evidence that atopic dermatitis should be r...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Vandenplas Y

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Diverse methodological approaches pose significant challenges to assess environmental exposure effects on child health outcomes. Although transdisciplinary research efforts offer unique opportunities for understanding the complex and multidimensional facets of lifespan health and disease trajectories,...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Blackwell CK,Wakschlag LS,Gershon RC,Cella D,with the ECHO PRO Core.

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Environmental factors, such as drugs, chemicals, or abnormal concentrations of natural metabolites, induce birth defects. Environmental effects on cardiogenesis have been little studied in contrast to neurogenesis. This review presents evidence on three environmental factors: alcohol, the drug lithium...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Linask KK,Huhta J

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:There has been an explosion in knowledge about celiac disease (CD) in the last decade based on the availability of serologic screening tests and the elucidation of some of the important disease susceptibility genes. What has been discovered is that CD is among the most common inherited diseases with a...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Treem WR

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Complete deficiency of one of the early components (C1, C4, or C2) of the classical pathway of the complement cascade is one of the strongest genetic risk factors for systemic lupus erythematosus that has been recognized. The lupus that occurs in complement-deficient individuals typically presents in early childhood. ...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Sullivan KE

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebral palsy is caused by a static lesion to the cerebral motor cortex that is acquired before, at, or within 5 years of birth. Multiple causes for the condition exist and include cerebral anoxia, cerebral hemorrhage, infection, and genetic syndromes. Cerebral palsy is commonly classified according to the type of mo...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Dabney KW,Lipton GE,Miller F

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Prenatal genetic screening and diagnostic testing can identify many disorders that will require specialized newborn care and follow-up. Pediatricians should be aware of recent advances in testing that may have implications for their patients and families. RECENT FINDINGS:Over the last half decade, th...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Cunniff C,Hudgins L

更新日期：2010-12-01 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：:Lemierre's disease, also known as 'postanginal sepsis', 'necrobacillosis', or 'internal jugular vein thrombosis', is a rare but serious emerging infection. Although Lemierre's disease remains rare, the number of reported cases has risen in recent years as more judicious antimicrobial prescribing practices for viral up...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Sharma D,Rouphael N

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The sustained improvements in pediatric cancer therapy are partially due to the large randomized and nonrandomized studies being conducted by multidisciplinary cooperative groups. Theoretic concepts of chemotherapy are better knowledge of the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and drug resistance of current and new d...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Rogers P,Karabus C

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Radiation exposure from computed tomography is associated with a small but significant increase in risk for fatal cancer over a child's lifetime. This review aims to heighten awareness and spearhead efforts to reduce unnecessary computed tomography scans in children. RECENT FINDINGS:The use of pediat...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Shah NB,Platt SL

更新日期：2008-06-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review will be covering dysfunctional voiding, its diagnosis, and treatment options. This will focus primarily on dysfunctional voiding rather than all lower urinary tract dysfunction and we will focus on some of the newer findings and progress within this disease. RECENT FINDINGS:Dysfunctional ...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Bauer A

更新日期：2020-12-10 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:Congenital hyperinsulinism is the most common cause of persistent hypoglycemia in infants and children. Early and appropriate recognition and treatment of hypoglycemia is vital to minimize neurocognitive impairment. RECENT FINDINGS:There are at least 11 known monogenic forms of hyperinsulinism and se...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Vajravelu ME,De León DD

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prevention of injuries to child passengers is a significant public health priority, as motor vehicle-related injuries remain a leading cause of death for children. Improvements in child restraint use have contributed to significant declines in child occupant mortality rates over the past 20 years. However, although ov...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Durbin DR

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the current evidence on the use of infection markers for diagnostic evaluation of sepsis in neonates. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent research in immunology has led to the discovery of cell surface antigens, chemokines, cytokines and acute phase proteins that can potentially be used to 'rule in' or ...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Ng PC,Lam HS

更新日期：2006-04-01 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:To provide an overview of the pathogenesis of pulmonary edema and describe recent discoveries related to the clearance of airspace fluid and potential new therapies for this life-threatening disorder. RECENT FINDINGS:It is clinically important to determine the mechanisms responsible for the clearance...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： O'Brodovich H

更新日期：2005-06-01 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 obesity epidemic confronts the pediatrician every day in the office. Pediatricians should help curb the epidemic through prevention and the usual pediatric primary care tasks of screening, communication and anticipatory counseling. This review highlights findings from recent literature to guide of...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Perrin EM,Finkle JP,Benjamin JT

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Joint hypermobility is a common, although largely ignored physical sign. Joint hypermobility is often asymptomatic but may be a feature of an underlying genetic disorder with systemic manifestations. The present article presents a comprehensive approach to considering joint hypermobility and clinicall...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Castori M,Hakim A

更新日期：2017-12-01 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：:The atopic diseases of childhood consist of the triad of asthma, allergic rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis. All share a common pathogenesis, being mediated by IgE, and are frequently present together in the same individual and family. These disorders and their comorbidities comprise a large component of general pediatr...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Stone KD

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To highlight studies that have contributed significantly to our current knowledge of inhaled glucocorticoids in childhood asthma. RECENT FINDINGS:In 2006, three important studies were published that investigated whether inhaled glucocorticoid therapy, if started soon after the onset of asthma symptom...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Spahn JD,Szefler SJ

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The goal of this review is to provide updates on the evolution of conceptual definitions as they relate to quality in healthcare, existing measurement platforms for performance benchmarking in pediatric surgery, and available tools for quality improvement that are relevant to care of the pediatric sur...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Cameron DB,Rangel SJ

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The biology of the X chromosome is unique, as there are two Xs in females and only a single X in males, whereas the autosomes are present in duplicate in both sexes. The presence of only a single autosome, which can occur as a result of an error in meiotic segregation, is invariably an embryonic lethal event. Monosomy...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Gartler SM,Goldman MA

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00