Inborn Errors of Metabolism

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Inborn Errors of Metabolism Ayman W. El-Hattab V. Reid Sutton KEY POINTS Neonates with inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs) usually present with nonspecific signs, and early diagnosis and institution of…

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Osteopenia (Metabolic Bone Disease) of Prematurity

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Osteopenia (Metabolic Bone Disease) of Prematurity Steven A. Abrams KEY POINTS Osteopenia remains a common problem for very preterm infants. The most common cause is inadequate dietary minerals. Other factors…

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Orthopedic Problems

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Orthopedic Problems James R. Kasser KEY POINTS Foot deformity—Club feet, fixed deformity of the feet, or vertical talus at birth should be treated with exercise or casting initially. Hips—Hip instability…

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Neural Tube Defects

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Neural Tube Defects Anne R. Hansen Benjamin Warf KEY POINTS Preoperatively, minimize bacterial colonization and tissue damage by keeping the newborn in prone position with sterile saline-moistened gauze sponge placed…

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Neonatal Seizures

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Neonatal Seizures Arnold J. Sansevere Ann M. Bergin KEY POINTS Neonatal seizures are usually due to an underlying injury or disorder. Treatable disorders should be sought. Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and focal…

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Lyme Disease

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Lyme Disease Norma Pérez KEY POINTS No evidence of congenital Lyme borreliosis syndrome Pregnant females who develop Lyme disease should be treated. No evidence that Borrelia burgdorferi is transmitted in…

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Tuberculosis

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Tuberculosis Heather Y. Highsmith Jeffrey R. Starke KEY POINTS The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 600,000 children develop tuberculosis (TB) disease a year, causing 74,000 deaths in HIV-uninfected children….

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Syphilis

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Syphilis Gloria Heresi KEY POINTS Prevention of congenital syphilis depends on the identification and adequate treatment of pregnant women with syphilis. Trends in congenital syphilis usually follow trends in primary…

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