Pediatric infectious disease emergencies.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Children with medical or surgical critical illness or injury require skillful attention to physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs, whereas their families need support and guidance in facing life-threatening or life-changing events and gut-wrenching decisions. This article reviews curr...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Rothschild CB,Derrington SF

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Acetaminophen poisoning accounts for a disproportionate percentage of all toxic ingestions, and can be life-threatening. This article reviews the mechanism and presentation of acetaminophen toxicity, as well as its treatment, including current thinking and treatment recommendations. RECENT FINDINGS:N...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Marzullo L

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Considerable attention has recently been focused on the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of osteogenesis imperfecta. Two new genes have been defined in patients with recessive severe or lethal osteogenesis imperfecta types. Diagnostic concerns involve testing procedures, either skin biopsies or D...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Shapiro JR,Sponsellor PD

更新日期：2009-12-01 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：: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：:A rapidly accelerating number of transplantations of hematopoietic stem cells from human umbilical cord blood have been performed for malignancies and for congenital disorders. Umbilical cord blood presents multiple advantages over bone marrow as a source of stem cells. Harvesting presents no donor risk or discomfort,...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Newburger PE,Quesenberry PJ

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surfactant therapy has revolutionized neonatal care and is used routinely for preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome. Recent investigation has further elucidated the function of surfactant-associated proteins and their contribution toward surfactant and lung immune defense functions. As the field of neonat...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Merrill JD,Ballard RA

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bone marrow transplantation has become well established in the treatment of malignant and nonmalignant disorders. Steady progress continues in improving survival after transplantation, but many problems remain to be solved. Relapsed disease is a major limitation, and new, more intensive preparative regimens are being ...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Robertson KA

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Complement mediated hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) accounts for a significant proportion of non-shiga toxin HUS. The purpose of this review is to outline the pathophysiology, clinical features and therapeutic options for aHUS. RECENT FINDINGS:In the last decade, strides have been made in identifyin...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Joseph C,Gattineni J

更新日期：2013-04-01 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:Physicians need to be prepared to counsel patients on why and how to protect themselves from damaging ultraviolet (UV) radiation, including the proper use of sunscreens. In this article, we review the interplay between UV radiation, sunscreens and the skin, highlighting current controversies and recom...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Quatrano NA,Dinulos JG

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:A brief delay in clamping the umbilical cord after birth offers health benefits to the newborn, with no adverse effects to the mother or her infant. Yet, in most obstetric practice, the cord is clamped soon after birth. A summary of the current evidence on delayed cord clamping and some reasons for th...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Raju TN

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tarsal coalition is a common abnormality of the hindfoot skeleton that only rarely leads to symptoms. These symptoms occur most commonly in adolescence but rarely can be found also in adults. Although most coalitions are congenital, as the consequence of autosomal dominant inheritance, coalitions also can be acquired ...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Bohne WH

更新日期：2001-02-01 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: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:This review will outline the screening, diagnosis and management of cystic fibrosis related diabetes (CFRD). It will also discuss advances in the detection of early glucose abnormalities, their clinical significance and the emerging role for early insulin therapy. RECENT FINDINGS:Before the onset of ...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Hameed S,Jaffé A,Verge CF

更新日期：2015-08-01 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:This review outlines the current approaches to prenatal imaging, differential diagnosis, antenatal natural history, and the available treatment options for the most commonly prenatally diagnosed malignant tumors. RECENT FINDINGS:In-utero diagnosis of fetal tumors, although still a rare event, has bec...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Bruny J,Crombleholme TM

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Infantile spasms, mental retardation, autism, and dystonia represent disabling diseases for which little etiologic information is available. Mutations in the Aristaless related homeobox gene (ARX) have been found in patients with these conditions. This discovery provides important genetic information ...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Sherr EH

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:SARS-CoV-2 is the novel human coronavirus responsible for the COVID19 pandemic. Accurate detection of infection with SARS-CoV-2 is an essential component of efforts to treat individual patients and to contain spread of the virus in the community. The purpose of this review is to describe current diagn...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Spearman P

更新日期：2021-02-01 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：:The literature published in the past year on fractures in children has helped us to increase our understanding of the natural history of fracture healing in children and introduced new techniques for fracture treatment. There is an impetus for operative fixation of femur fractures in children. The possibility is raise...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Blasier RD,Aronson J

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurocutaneous syndromes are disorders with cutaneous and neurologic anomalies. Some of these disorders are hereditary. This review summarizes the advances in this field and the recent results obtained in clinical and scientific research on the following syndromes: neurofibromatosis type 1, tuberous sclerosis, Gorlin-...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Küster W,Happle R

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Disruptive behavior disorders present grave complications to normal childhood development. Their presence is frequently associated with additional psychiatric disorders. The hallmark features of the disruptive behavior disorders range from noncompliance to aggressive hostility toward authorities or peers. Oppositional...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Harden PW,Zoccolillo M

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Disorders of hemostasis such as hemophilia, von Willebrand disease (VWD), and other clotting protein deficiencies lead to significant morbidity in the pediatric population. Because of the limitations of current treatment options, novel therapies are being developed, many of which are reviewed here. R...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Branchford BR,Monahan PE,Di Paola J

更新日期：2013-02-01 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: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：:Necrotizing enterocolitis is an overwhelming gastrointestinal emergency that primarily afflicts premature infants born weighing less than 1500 g. Despite years of investigation, the etiology remains unclear, and accepted prevention and treatment strategies are lacking. Studies published over the last year have provide...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Caplan MS,Jilling T

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The right ventricle (RV) is uniquely at risk in many patients with repaired or palliated congenital heart disease (CHD) such as tetralogy of Fallot, corrected transposition, single right ventricle, and in those with pulmonary hypertension. These patients live with abnormal cardiac loading conditions t...

journal_title：Current opinion in pediatrics

authors： Reddy S,Bernstein D

更新日期：2015-10-01 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