Neonatal and Perinatal Infections.

abstract：:This article discusses various anomalies and abnormalities of the umbilical cord and issues related to cord care. The issue of screening newborns with an isolated single umbilical artery for renal abnormalities is addressed. The clinical presentation of infants with omphalomesenteric and urachal duct remants along wit...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Pomeranz A

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Premature and unexpected death, especially in children, is tragic and very unacceptable. Effective treatments for sudden death of pediatric patients continue to emerge. Modern cardiopulmonary resuscitation function began with the widespread introduction of closed-chest cardiac massage in 1960; however, despite 35 year...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Goetting MG

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic musculoskeletal pain is becoming increasingly common in young athletes. When these athletes do not respond well to standard treatments, for example physical theraphy and anti-inflammatories, other diagnoses must be considered, such as reflex sympathetic dystrophy, fibromyalgia, and/or overtraining syndrome. ...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Small E

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three pediatric hand injury subtypes and their management have been presented. Finger tip injuries, while often minor and self-healing in children, may require surgical repair if the nailbed is disrupted or if there has been significant skin or pad loss from the tip. The decision between local repair and skin graft or...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Bennett JE

更新日期：1975-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Injury prevention can be achieved, but it will require a fundamental reexamination of our approach to injury causation. We must learn to examine the manufacturing and marketing practices of companies that produce the products associated with children's injuries, for these are the real culprits in our national childhoo...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Swartz EM

更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ADHD is a highly prevalent condition with the core symptoms of functionally impairing limitations in sustained attention and impulsivity/overactivity. Other frequent symptoms include overemotionality or overreactivity, academic underachievement, low self-esteem, and interpersonal difficulties. The assessment for and d...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Mercugliano M

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Septic shock remains the major cause of childhood morbidity and mortality worldwide. Although early sepsis recognition, fluid resuscitation, timely administration of antimicrobials, and vasoactive-inotropic drug infusions are all key to achieving good sepsis outcomes, therapy using various steroid drug classes remains...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Zimmerman JJ

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal arteriography remains the only study to identify and define correctly both location and extent of renal artery stenosis. Because other studies do not adequately identify all children who have renal artery disease, it is reasonable to perform renal arteriography in those children with severe hypertension who do n...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Hiner LB,Falkner B

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of feeding skills is an extremely complex process influenced by multiple anatomic, neurophysiologic, environmental, social, and cultural factors. Most children negotiate the necessary developmental sequence without significant difficulties. An understanding of the development of normal feeding abilitie...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Stevenson RD,Allaire JH

更新日期：1991-12-01 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：:The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, convened and staffed by the U.S. Public Health Service, is evaluating the scientific basis of various preventive services to develop age- and sex-specific recommendations concerning their appropriate use in clinical settings. Over the course of the next few years, the Task Forc...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Mickalide AD

更新日期：1986-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ensuring the safety of young athletes is a priority among health care providers. Controversy remains as to the best method of preparticipation screening. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association currently recommend screening with history and physical examination, without routine electrocar...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Galas JM

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Local anesthetics are often extremely useful in the management of acute, chronic, and procedural pain. They have a low therapeutic ratio, so physicians should not exceed established dosing guidelines for a single bolus or long-term infusions. New local anesthetics that promise better safety and longer duration of acti...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Wilder RT

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review discusses disorders of altered neutrophil number and function and provide a basic framework for patient evaluation and management. The sections begin with neutropenia, neutrophilia and neutrophil dysfunction with a general screening approach to differentiate common, more benign syndromes from rare, often m...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Kyono W,Coates TD

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sepsis remains a major clinical problem in children, with a high mortality rate. Recent discoveries have identified the major cytokines involved in sepsis and several anticytokine strategies have been used in clinical trials. Antiendotoxin, anticytokine, and even steroid therapy have been studied in humans, with limit...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Anderson MR,Blumer JL

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article discusses the implications of health care reform on the pediatric emergency department (ED). The author briefly discusses the health care costs and outcomes in the United States in comparison to other developed nations. The article discusses the impact of the Affordable Care Act and insurance expansion on...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Bajaj L

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Available infant formulas contain a vast assortment of carbohydrate, protein, and fat sources in an effort to emulate the composition of human milk. Although infants receiving commercial formulas thrive, physicians should be cognizant of differences in formula composition and the research that has resulted in the diff...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Redel CA,Shulman RJ

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The accurate diagnosis and timely, appropriate treatment of soft-tissue and bony maxillofacial injuries in children are of critical importance due to the potential adverse impact of maxillofacial trauma on subsequent facial growth and development. Guidelines are provided to assist the pediatrician in the evaluation an...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Hunter JG

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatricians, as well as other health care professionals, must always consider psychoactive drug use by adolescents as possible causes of general health or emotional problems, such as poor appetite, insomnia, problem behavior, academic underachievement, and loss of energy and motivation. Early diagnosis and intervent...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Morrison MA,Smith QT

更新日期：1987-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genetic and environmental factors (breast feeding, probably viral infections) play a role in the expression of the disease. Prevalence of GSE in childhood did not substantially decrease in the last 15 years in all European countries, where GSE is still more common in infantile age and presents frequently gastrointesti...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Auricchio S,Greco L,Troncone R

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many pediatric patients and their families use dietary supplements and homeopathy. They do not always disclose this information to their health care practitioners. It is important that health care practitioners are aware of the research available in these areas and discuss the use of these products openly with their p...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Gardiner P,Riley DS

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dyspnea is a complex psychophysiologic sensation that requires intact afferent and efferent pathways for the full perception of the neuromechanical dissociation between the respiratory effort attempted and the work actually accomplished. The sensation is triggered or accentuated by a variety of receptors located in th...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Weinberger M,Abu-Hasan M

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breastfeeding generates numerous questions. Every call about breastfeeding received over the telephone is an opportunity for health care professionals to listen and support the caller and offer factual information and advice to help the family to have an enjoyable breastfeeding experience. ...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Philipp BL

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is clear that previously we were ill-informed and misinformed about children's pain. Recent investigations have led not only to a burgeoning of understanding of pediatric pain, but also an increase in our ability to appropriately measure and treat children's pain. Both pharmaceutical and nonpharmaceutical treatment...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： McGrath PJ,Craig KD

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes the process of clinical assessment that may lead to differential treatment of psychiatric-related learning difficulties. The authors review differences in information processing among individuals with attention, affective, and primary thought disorders. ...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Hunt RD,Cohen DJ

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article outlines the use of alternative agents to TCAs and SSRIs. Features of the more commonly used alternative antidepressant agents are outlined. In addition, antidepressant agents that are currently either under development or used in other countries are indicated for completeness because it seems likely that...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： McConville BJ,Chaney RO,Browne KL,Friedman L,Cottingham E,Nelson D

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Persistent microscopic hematuria in children is most often benign or untreatable. The evaluation of microscopic hematuria in an otherwise healthy child need not require invasive and costly laboratory studies. The initial evaluation must look for signs of life-threatening causes of hematuria, i.e., hypertension, edema,...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Lieu TA,Grasmeder HM 3rd,Kaplan BS

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Newborn screening programs aim to achieve presymptomatic diagnosis of treatable disorders allowing for early initiation of medical care to prevent or reduce significant morbidity and mortality. Many of the conditions included in the newborn screening panels are inborn errors of metabolism; however, screening for endoc...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： El-Hattab AW,Almannai M,Sutton VR

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The innate immune response system forms an important line of defense by deploying a limited number of receptors specific for conserved microbial components. This deployment generates a rapid inflammatory response, while activating the adaptive immune system. Improvements in our understanding of the innate immune syste...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Kaur BP,Secord E

更新日期：2019-10-01 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