Choosing the Right Oral Contraceptive Pill for Teens.

abstract：:In children, laboratory evaluations can assist in the screening of patients for inflammatory disorders, confirm diagnoses, allow for monitoring of disease activity and response to therapy, and suggest prognoses and risk of morbidities associated with rheumatic diseases. This review provides an overview of the usefulne...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Mehta J

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pediatric autopsy can provide great benefits to families at a time when their world is falling apart. It can be invaluable in the processing of grief that families endure, helping them to plan their future. Autopsy results not only provide information but may also provide consolation by giving the family the oppor...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Riggs D,Weibley RE

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews the necessary skills required for clinicians to make informed decisions about the use of medications in women who are breastfeeding. Even without specific data on certain medications, this review of kinetic principles, mechanisms of medication entry into breast milk, and important infant factors c...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Rowe H,Baker T,Hale TW

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Healthy children may present acute mountain sickness (AMS) within a few hours after arrival at high altitudes. In few cases, serious complications may occur, including high-altitude pulmonary edema and rarely high-altitude cerebral edema. Those with preexisting conditions especially involving hypoxia and pulmonary hyp...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Villca N,Asturizaga A,Heath-Freudenthal A

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Status epilepticus is a serious medical emergency that requires prompt and appropriate intervention. Maintenance of adequate vital function with attention to airway, breathing, and circulation; prevention of systemic complications; and rapid termination of seizures must be coupled with investigating and treating any u...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Hanhan UA,Fiallos MR,Orlowski JP

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been a tremendous amount of progress in the perioperative approach to the child since Levy wrote "Psychic trauma of operations in children and a note on combat neurosis" nearly 50 years ago. Recognition of prolonged behavioral derangements following the anesthetic-surgical-hospital experience and the promine...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Zuckerberg AL

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At least 1 in 10 children in the United States is born into a chemically dependent family. Parental addiction has long-lasting detrimental effects on the health and safety of children. We must mobilize to free children from the double jeopardy of substance abuse and child abuse, and interrupt the multigenerational pat...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Bays J

更新日期：1990-08-01 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：:Pediatric obesity is a major public health threat. Obese children and adolescents are at increased risk for many medical and surgical conditions. These conditions may affect their quality of life and life expectancy. The rapidly progressive nature of type 2 diabetes mellitus within the first 5 years of obesity diagnos...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Lenders CM,Gorman K,Lim-Miller A,Puklin S,Pratt J

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endocrine late effects, including reproductive disorders and secondary thyroid cancer, have been reported in up to 50 %childhood cancer survivors (CCS) more than 5 years after treatment. Most endocrine disorders are amenable to treatment; awareness of symptoms is therefore of great importance. Recognition of these sym...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： van Santen HM,Chemaitilly W,Meacham LR,Tonorezos ES,Mostoufi-Moab S

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatric patients with ostomies are a challenge to health care providers. An ostomy is not without problems. Knowledge of surgical techniques and a commitment to the care and management of the stoma and appliances are needed to prevent and manage complications. Ongoing patient education is paramount for compliance an...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Borkowski S

更新日期：1998-12-01 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：:Despite declines in adolescent pregnancy rates in the past decade, unplanned pregnancies among adolescents remain a significant problem in the United States. Clinicians caring for adolescents can be certain to encounter pregnancy in their patients. This article addresses surveillance and diagnosis for pregnancy in the...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Polaneczky M,O'Connor K

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Selected topics of violence against children and adolescents that occur in countries outside of the United States are discussed. Focus is given to middle-income and low-income countries and emphasis is placed on the epidemiology of this pressing public health problem, particularly on conditions that are peculiar to ch...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Forjuoh SN,Zwi AB

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acutely poisoned children remain a common problem facing pediatricians working in acute care medicine in the United States and worldwide. The management of such children continues to be challenging, and their care has evolved throughout the years. The concept of gastric decontamination in acute poisoning has significa...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Hanhan UA

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infant mortality and morbidity disparities occur between non-Indigenous and Indigenous populations of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States. Neonatal mortality is due to high-risk births, which vary according to prevalence of the maternal risk factors of smoking, alcohol consumption, infection, and dis...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Sayers SM

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ingestion of potentially poisonous agents is a common reason for children to present to an emergency department. The clinician must decide whether gastrointestinal decontamination is indicated for these patients. The controversy over the type of gastrointestinal decontamination is resolving and recent recommendations ...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Tenenbein M

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Childhood obesity may be seen as a marker for high-risk dietary and physical inactivity practices. Recent increases in the prevalence of overweight and obesity among American children are not limited to one age, gender, or ethnic group, which suggests that unique behaviors of the members of various racial or ethnic su...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Crawford PB,Story M,Wang MC,Ritchie LD,Sabry ZI

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the last decade, significant progress in the knowledge and management of external genital anomalies has been achieved, including an improved understanding of epidemiology and pathophysiology of these anomalies, the identification of etiologic genetic defects, and significant improvements in surgical approaches that...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： MacLellan DL,Diamond DA

更新日期：2006-06-01 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：:Feeding problems in infants and young children are common. In healthy children who are developing and growing normally, feeding problems are usually not serious and can be managed conservatively by reassuring the family and providing them with anticipatory guidance and follow-up. A majority of serious childhood feedin...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Borowitz KC,Borowitz SM

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although progress had been made in reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, the positive trend has reversed in recent years, and CVD remains the most common cause of mortality in US women and men. Youth represent the future of CVD prevention; emerging evidence suggests exposure to risk factors in children cont...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Clauss SB,de Ferranti SD

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spinal deformity is a relatively common disorder, particularly in teenage girls. Early detection is possible by a simple, quick visual inspection that should be a standard part of the routine examination of all preteen and teenage patients. Follow-up observation will reveal those curvatures that are progressive and pe...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Bunnell WP

更新日期：1986-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In today's complex and rapidly changing health care environments, patient harm may result if important patient information is not communicated from one health care provider to another during handoffs in care. Issues involving communication, continuity of care, and care planning are cited as a root cause in more than 8...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Streitenberger K,Breen-Reid K,Harris C

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Food allergies have become a growing public health concern. At present the standard of care focuses on avoidance of trigger foods, education, and treatment of symptoms following accidental ingestions. This article provides a framework for primary care physicians and allergists for the diagnosis, management, and treatm...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Wright BL,Walkner M,Vickery BP,Gupta RS

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tics in children and adolescents are a common occurrence; however, a small proportion of these disorders require pharmacologic interventions. Several limitations exist with the use of pharmacologic interventions, and hence, a more ideal multidisciplinary approach is recommenced, with emphasis on nonpharmacologic manag...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Chadehumbe MA,Greydanus DE,Feucht C,Patel DR

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:I have stressed the known medical and environmental factors associated with unexpected, sudden death in sports in children, and I have recommended restrictions or environmental alterations to prevent sudden death associated with an individual sport. Medical problems such as cardiomyopathies, posterior mitral valve lea...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Luckstead EF

更新日期：1982-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The presence of certain medical or orthopedic conditions need not preclude adolescents from being physically active and participating in sports. The benefits of continued physical activity far outweigh any concerns for potential complications for most such conditions. This article reviews sport participation guideline...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Diokno E,Rowe D

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past decade, considerable advances have occurred in our understanding of the pathophysiology of this disorder, its metabolic sequelae, and its management, particularly with respect to continuous low-dose insulin infusion and the potential benefits of phosphate. This article reviews these advances as they pertai...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Sperling MA

更新日期：1984-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vaccines are now available for the prevention of hepatitis A and hepatitis B. In this article, biologics are reviewed with special attention to their use in the pediatric patient. Special attention is paid to issues that developed in 1999. For hepatitis A vaccine, it is the change in US recommendations regarding incre...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Malay S,Tizer K,Lutwick LI

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00