The blind infant.

abstract：:The more common and more glaring pitfalls in developmental diagnosis encountered during infancy and early childhood have been outlined. Much of the ability to avoid these traps depends on a comfortable understanding of the four spheres of early child development and a sound familiarity with the principles of developme...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Blasco PA

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The author discusses his experience with the flexible bronchoscope, covering current instrumentation, techniques, and indications and contraindications, showing that, when used carefully by a well-trained physician, the flexible bronchoscope is a safe, relatively simple, and effective tool for exploration of the pedia...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Wood RE

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A wide variety of disorders involving the scalp and hair exist that may be encountered in the pediatric and adolescent population. An approach to the differential diagnosis of many of these conditions can be considered once the patient is found to have either alopecia, scaling, or tumors of the scalp. Certainly other ...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Levy ML

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnosis of a parasitic infection depends upon demonstration of the organism in stool, blood, or tissue specimens, and a variety of relatively simple procedures is available for this purpose. In this article, the author describes those procedures that are most frequently used on a routine basis. ...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Carroll MJ

更新日期：1985-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatric hematologist/oncologists have a critical role in the diagnosis and management of patients who have complex vascular anomalies. They provide the clinical and medical skills needed to diagnose, treat, and manage these patients. Hematologist/oncologists also provide support for clinical trials and drug developm...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Adams DM,Wentzel MS

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In spite of a large volume of data regarding the in vitro activity of single and combined antimicrobial activity, the clinical relevance of these studies is unclear. Few comparative trials of combined and single antibiotic therapy of human infection have been performed. Synergistic combination therapy has been shown t...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Shlaes DM,Bass SN

更新日期：1983-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The evaluation and management of adolescents with varicoceles continue to evolve. Current recommendations for repair are based on the findings of impaired testicular growth or spermatogenesis; however, with early evaluation and selective treatment, clinicians should be able to reduce the potential for future fertility...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Kass EJ

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Doctors need to acquire telehealth consultation skills to thrive in the increasingly pressurized health system of delivering high-quality, high-volume health care with a shrinking health care workforce. Telehealth consultations require the same degree of thoroughness and careful clinical judgment as face-to-face consu...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Lum E,van Galen LS,Car J

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The risk of rheumatic fever in childhood continues to be high in the United States, especially where crowded living conditions promote epidemic spread of streptococcal pharyngitis. Early identification and appropriate penicillin therapy shorten the acute streptococcal illness and greatly reduce the occurrence of seque...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Peebles TC

更新日期：1971-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article summarizes the current literature on social skills training for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. The article describes several different methods of social skills training, along with a summary of research findings on effectiveness. Interventions described include social skills grou...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Bohlander AJ,Orlich F,Varley CK

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation from siblings, unrelated donors or HLA mismatched family members has become an important procedure to offer a chance of cure to children and adolescents with acute leukemia at high risk of relapse and those with certain genetic diseases. Bone marrow (BM) was the only ...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Peters C,Cornish JM,Parikh SH,Kurtzberg J

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ADHD is a syndrome that can be treated effectively, safely, and economically with stimulant medications. There is no equal alternative to these agents in short-term treatment of ADHD symptoms. However, many families seek alternatives to stimulants and other drug treatments for a variety of reasons. Alternative approac...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Baumgaertel A

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The possibility of extending life with advanced medical procedures such as organ transplantation in childhood has made it possible to focus on patients' well-being in a wider perspective. They still experience a high prevalence of medical and physical disabilities, which definitively have an impact on a child's psycho...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Qvist E,Jalanko H,Holmberg C

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:CAD results from atherosclerosis, a chronic disease process that has its origin in childhood. Children and adolescents can be at higher risk for CAD by virtue of being from families with premature CAD or familial dyslipoproteinemias. The plasma lipid and lipoprotein levels result from a number of complex metabolic pro...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Kwiterovich PO Jr

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical challenge of determining the medical conditions that are associated with obvious symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux and what diagnostic tests are appropriate to define this relationship is substantial. To determine which infants may be suffering from pathologic conditions associated with subtle signs of ...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Hillemeier AC

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vascular malformations are rare but important skin disorders in children, which often require multidisciplinary care. The goal of this article is to orient pediatricians to the various types of vascular malformations. We discuss the clinical characteristics, diagnostic criteria, and management of capillary, venous, ar...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Huang JT,Liang MG

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article outlines a few of the hematologic problems that are particular to developing countries, particularly those of the tropics. Because of globalization and the increasing movement of populations, hematologists in wealthier countries must be aware of the general patterns of hematologic change in the important ...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Weatherall DJ,Kwiatkowski D

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This chapter has reviewed the deficiencies in immune defense that place the neonate, particularly the premature infant, at increased risk of invasive bacterial disease. We also have reviewed the literature on the rationale for exchange transfusion, granulocyte transfusion, intravenous immunoglobulin, and fibronectin a...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Yoder MC,Polin RA

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eating behavior must be viewed as a complex phenomenon involving the coordination of motor, cognitive, social and emotional development, all under the regulation of both central and peripheral factors. Eating provides not only the necessary biologic substrate for human growth and normal physiologic function but is str...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Hammer LD

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vitiligo is a disease of pigment loss. Most investigators currently consider vitiligo to be a disorder that occurs as a result of autoimmune destruction of melanocytes, supported by identification of antimelanocyte antibodies in many patients, and the presence of comorbid autoimmune disease in patients with and family...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Silverberg NB

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this article, we review theory and evidence on stigma and minority stress as social/structural determinants of health among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth. We discuss different forms of stigma at individual (eg, identity concealment), interpersonal (eg, victimization), and structural (eg, laws...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Hatzenbuehler ML,Pachankis JE

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Discussed in this article are the pathophysiology of acute asthma and its differential diagnosis and management, placing special emphasis on rapid assessment, prompt and decisive therapeutic intervention, and on recognition of the severity of the disease. ...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Stempel DA,Mellon M

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The underground abuse of growth hormone (GH) among young athletes presents a challenge to medical professionals. Health care professionals providing knowledgeable guidance regarding healthy ways to improve performance and appearance, as well as accurate information regarding substances' perceived benefits, risks, and ...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Buzzini SR

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increasing evidence indicates that the circadian timing system is a fundamental hemostatic system that potently influences human behavior and physiology throughout development. Circadian clock function begins during fetal life, and photic regulation of circadian phase is present at birth in primates. After birth, ther...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Rivkees SA

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infections occur in childhood and adolescent athletes just as they do in all children and adolescents. Because of the sports environment, and in some instances the sport itself, athletes can be prone to infections that will alter their athletic performance or present risks to other athletes. Recognition of the infecti...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Buescher ES

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an otherwise healthy child with acute dehydration known to be due to diarrhea or vomiting, the amount of deficit can best be estimated by accurate weight. Total serum protein and hematocrit provide a rough estimate of reduction in circulating blood volume, but calculation from these data will usually underestimate ...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Bruck E

更新日期：1971-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The technology surrounding the treatment of acute renal failure has been traditionally left in the realm of dialysis. The use of peritoneal dialysis for the neonate or small infant and the often difficult use of hemodialysis in larger children and adolescents have been the mainstay of support. Not infrequently, howeve...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Paganini EP

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The application of the principles underlying successful renal transplantation in children has led us to increasing success in achieving our goals, which involve more than simple renal function replacement and include effective growth in stature, skeletal and central nervous system development, as well as social develo...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Sheldon CA,McLorie GA,Churchill BM

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Deformities are abnormalities of shape or form caused by abnormal or imbalanced mechanical forces. In prenatal deformation, most infants are intrinsically normal and the deformation results from extrinsic constraining forces. Most prenatal deformities will resolve spontaneously or with the application of counteracting...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Dunne KB,Clarren SK

更新日期：1986-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human autoinflammatory diseases (except for the periodic fever, adenopathy, pharyngitis, aphthae syndrom) are a heterogeneous group of genetically determined diseases characterized by seemingly unprovoked inflammation, in the absence of autoimmune or infective causes. Tremendous advances in the understanding of these ...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Padeh S

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00