Hyperthyroidism in children and adolescents.

abstract：:Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the second most common lethal genetic disorder in humans. With the advent of molecular genetic technology, the definition of this disease has been modified to include an abnormality of dystrophin in muscle--a dystrophinopathy. Accurate genetic counseling is possible using methods of dele...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Iannaccone ST

更新日期：1992-08-01 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：: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：:Ample evidence shows that what was formerly called "juvenile rheumatoid arthritis" is not a single disease. At least six separate diseases were included as subgroups or subtypes of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in other classifications. The clinical and laboratory features that differentiate these diseases are discuss...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Fink CW,Fernandez-Vina M,Stastny P

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Children who have a dental home are more likely to receive preventative care, require fewer dental treatments, and are less likely to have dental disease. Many children demonstrate behavior management concerns that may impede families from establishing a dental home for their children. Conceptually, behavior concerns ...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Kupzyk S,Allen KD

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Research on human resiliency in the face of adversity has gained widespread currency in the study of the developmental outcomes for children exposed to multiple risk factors. This article reviews several of these studies from a multilevel perspective, with a view to documenting their contributions and limitations and ...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Edari R,McManus P

更新日期：1998-04-01 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：:In this article, I have attempted to summarize the concept of intestinal permeability to antigens such as ingested food proteins, bacterial breakdown products, endotoxins, and enzymes. The mature gut retains the capacity to absorb macromolecules by a pinocytotic mechanism which is more pronounced during the neonatal p...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Walker WA

更新日期：1975-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:All human beings are sexual from birth to death and all children and adolescents with or without disability or chronic illness must incorporate appropriate sexuality concepts into their processes of development from childhood to adolescence. This article considers sexuality issues and reproductive care of adolescents ...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Greydanus DE,Omar HA

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Modern assessment of the tonsils and adenoids is based on an appreciation of new concepts pertaining to the pathogenesis of tonsil and adenoid disease. Recognition of the emergence of beta-lactamase-producing and encapsulated anaerobic bacteria in the tonsils and adenoids should lead to a reconsideration of present th...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Brodsky L

更新日期：1989-12-01 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：:Approximately 10 per cent of all school-aged children have some type of learning disorder. These students are usually labeled mentally retarded, learning disabled, or emotionally disturbed/behavior disordered. The authors discuss the commonly used definitions of these disorders, the prognosis in school for children wi...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Warren SA,Taylor RL

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Significant advances have been made in the understanding of allograft rejection. There is growing awareness that allograft acceptance, or tolerance, is also an active process rather than a passive absence of rejection. Mechanistic awareness of this process has spawned many preclinical strategies for the prevention of ...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Pearl JP,Preston E,Kirk AD

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Even though chest pain in children is a common complaint, an underlying gastrointestinal cause is rare. The four common gastrointestinal conditions that present with chest pain include eosinophilic esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, esophageal dysmotility, and foreign body ingestion. Other than ingestion of...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Garza JM,Kaul A

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retinoblastoma is the most common neoplasm of the eye in childhood, and represents 3% of all childhood malignancies. Retinoblastoma is a cancer of the very young; two-thirds are diagnosed before 2 years of age and 95% before 5 years. Retinoblastoma presents in 2 distinct clinical forms: (1) a bilateral or multifocal, ...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Rodriguez-Galindo C,Orbach DB,VanderVeen D

更新日期：2015-02-01 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：:Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation has now evolved into standard therapy for patients unresponsive to conventional ventilatory and pharmacological support. This article presents a clinical review of extracorporeal life support and its application to neonatal and pediatric patients as well as children requiring circul...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Klein MD,Whittlesey GC

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In summary, wheezing is a common manifestation of viral respiratory tract disease in infancy. The precise pathogenetic mechanisms of virus-induced wheezing and its sequelae are not clear, although recent reports about participation of the cellular and humoral immune systems are promising. Although therapies like those...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Skoner D,Caliguiri L

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most neurodevelopmental disorders are defined by their clinical symptoms and many disorders share common features. Recently there has been an increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, although concerns have been raised about the accuracy of the reported prevalence rates. This article ...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Simms MD

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article focuses on recent developments that have defined the autoimmune nature of this entity and its genetic basis, especially the crucial roles of aspartic acid at position 57 of the DQ beta chain and arginine at position 52 of the DQ alpha chain of the HLA complex on chromosome 6 in conferring susceptibility; ...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Sperling MA

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sudden cardiac death (SCD) in children is the result of multiple etiologies and treatment (prophylaxis) must be tailored accordingly. In children who do not have congenital heart disease, surgical therapy of SCD typically consists of implantation of an internal defibrillator, with specific attention to the small size ...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Jaquiss RD,Tweddell JS,Litwin SB

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Musculoskeletal pain is one of the most common presenting symptoms at the pediatrician's office. Etiology ranges from benign conditions to serious ones requiring prompt attention. This article addresses entities that present as musculoskeletal pain but are not associated with arthritis. The most common nonarthritic co...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Weiser P

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article presents advancements in the field of fetal echocardiography and the significant impact of these within the fields of pediatric cardiology, perinatology, and neonatology. A prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease allows for improved counseling of the parents, guides the timing and optimal location ...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Jone PN,Schowengerdt KO Jr

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acne is the most common skin disorder affecting adolescents. Although no cure exists for acne, most patients benefit from currently available medications, and most can be managed effectively by their primary care providers. By offering this care, pediatricians can reduce the emotional burden of acne and help to preven...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Krowchuk DP

更新日期：2000-08-01 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：: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：:The unique biologic characteristics and behaviors of children make them vulnerable to environmental toxicants. Physicians and other health professionals are challenged in addressing pediatric environmental health care needs in part because of deficient knowledge and skills in pediatric environmental health. This defic...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Wilborne-Davis P,Kirkland KH,Mulloy KB

更新日期：2007-02-01 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：:Pediatric patients presenting with painless scrotal masses can be perplexing because of the long differential diagnosis. A careful plan based on the physical examination and sonogram findings localizes the mass to the testis or an extratesticular location. Sonography distinguishes solid from cystic lesions. Subsequent...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Skoog SJ

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rheumatic diseases of childhood are a relatively common and extraordinarily diverse group of illnesses; nevertheless, they are at least distantly related by similarities of immunodysregulation. These pathophysiologic relationships are reflected in affected children in similarities of historical, physical, and labo...

journal_title：Pediatric clinics of North America

authors： Warren RW,Perez MD,Wilking AP,Myones BL

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00