Peanut allergy.

abstract：:von Willebrand disease (VWD) is a bleeding disorder caused by quantitative (type 1 and 3) or qualitative (type 2) defects of von Willebrand factor (VWF). The mechanisms of most inherited VWD types have been recently elucidated by genetic and molecular diagnosis, but the phenotypic tests based on measurements of plasma...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Federici AB,Mannucci PM

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Patients seen at pediatric rheumatology are at increased risk of immediate and long-term consequences from sun exposure. The objective of this review is to build awareness of the need of sun protection in pediatric rheumatology patients. RECENT FINDINGS:Sun exposure can lead to disease exacerbations ...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Dayrit-Castro C,Tantuco K,Lara-Corrales I

更新日期：2019-08-01 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:The number of pediatric cancer survivors is growing rapidly as treatments become more effective. However, many current regimens cause gonadotoxicity and permanent infertility, significantly impacting quality of life. The purpose of this review is to update pediatric oncologists on risk factors for can...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Ginsberg JP

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Slipped capital femoral epiphysis remains a diagnostic problem despite numerous papers written on the subject. The most important factor in the diagnosis of slipped capital femoral epiphysis is suspicion by the practitioner. The history, physical examination, and radiographic imaging are important in the confirmation ...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Reynolds RA

更新日期：1999-02-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review examines neonatal bacterial skin infections with respect to host immunity, bacterial pathogens, patterns of infection, and new therapeutic approaches. RECENT FINDINGS:Advances have been made in our understanding of innate host defense and the emerging role of cutaneous antimicrobial pepti...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Larson AA,Dinulos JG

更新日期：2005-08-01 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：:The Back to Sleep Campaigns remain the greatest influence on the reduction of sudden infant death syndrome. Blatt and Meguid review updates on the effectiveness of these campaigns in reducing sudden infant death syndrome. They also review studies on why parents do not follow this proven advice. The contribution of the...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Blatt SD,Meguid V,Church CC

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Injury is our children's greatest health problem, and pediatricians will frequently see finger and hand injuries in the office and emergency room. Many of these will be fingertip crush injuries, which are quite common in toddlers and are often undertreated. Pediatric finger and wrist fractures and sprains generally do...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Innis PC

更新日期：1995-02-01 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: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：: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：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：: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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Childhood malnutrition is a major global health issue. It is often thought of as a developing world problem and therefore, underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed in developed countries. The delay in diagnosis and treatment can lead to increased morbidity and mortality. Cutaneous manifestations are often the i...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Lekwuttikarn R,Teng JMC

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This update explores the current management options for adolescent obesity with a specific focus on bariatric surgery. RECENT FINDINGS:Research has highlighted the serious health complications associated with adolescent obesity and thus emphasized the need for effective interventions. With the increa...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： McGinty S,Richmond TK,Desai NK

更新日期：2015-08-01 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:Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) post slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) may lead to degenerative changes on the hip. We have reviewed the current procedures in the literature, aiming to correct the SCFE to prevent FAI and the ones that treat FAI post SCFE. RECENT FINDINGS:The trends of manag...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Soni JF,Valenza WR,Uliana CS

更新日期：2018-02-01 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：:Hypoxic-ischemic brain injury occurs frequently in infancy and childhood. Events such as perinatal asphyxia, near drowning, respiratory arrest, and near sudden infant death syndrome cause significant mortality and morbidity. Despite current critical care practices, the outcomes from such injuries may be life-long neur...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Biagas K

更新日期：1999-06-01 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：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:First-time parents often turn to friends and family for advice regarding feeding, sleeping, bathing, diapering and toilet training, and childhood illnesses. Unfortunately, parents may at times be given incorrect and potentially dangerous advice as several widely embraced parenting practices are no lon...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Kahan T,Adesman A

更新日期：2019-12-01 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：:A careful history and physical examination will help to differentiate between encopresis with or without constipation and fecal incontinence caused by anatomic or organic disease. Most children with encopresis with or without functional constipation require no or minimal laboratory workup. Successful treatment of enco...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Loening-Baucke V

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review highlights the most significant progress in treatment of constipation occurring in the last year, underlying the advances in pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of both organic and functional constipation. Recent developments in the field of the pathophysiology of idiopathic ch...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Staiano A,Tozzi A

更新日期：1998-10-01 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: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:The HIV/AIDS epidemic is one of the most widespread public health problems today. Teens with mental health concerns are particularly vulnerable to infection because they engage in higher rates of risky behaviors than their peers. Families are vital influences in protecting teens from HIV exposure, but...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Jordan K,Donenberg G

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00