. Poor Weight Gain
Poor Weight Gain Karen A. Francolla and Praveen S. Goday Failure to thrive describes the condition of infants and toddlers under age 3 years who have an abnormally…
. Adaptation to Illness
Adaptation to Illness David J. Schonfeld and Ellen C. Perrin Children frequently experience minor illnesses; during their first year alone, children experience an average of five to seven…
. Pediatric Condition Falsification
Pediatric Condition Falsification Herbert Schreier Factitious disorder by proxy, previously known as Munchausen by proxy, occurs when a caretaker (usually a mother) directly causes her child to be,…
. Introduction to Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Introduction to Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Martin T. Stein Developmental and behavioral pediatrics is the foundation that pediatric clinicians rely on in order to understand rapid changes in…
. Sexual Behavior
Sexual Behavior Erica B. Monasterio Sexual behavior during adolescence has decreased over the past 15 years, with fewer adolescents initiating sexual intercourse and more adolescents using effective contraception…
. Morbidity
Morbidity Charles E. Irwin Jr. Risky health behaviors, rather than infectious or chronic diseases, are the leading causes of morbidity among adolescents.1-7 Most morbidity results from 3 risky…
. Mortality
Mortality Elizabeth M. Ozer Mortality rates for adolescents have decreased over the past 3 decades, yet the trends remain troubling. The mortality rate is 18.0 per 100,000 population…
. Malnutrition and Refeeding
Malnutrition and Refeeding Praveen S. Goday The etiology of malnutrition can be primary, as when the otherwise healthy individual’s needs for protein, energy, or both are not met…
. Multiple Births
Multiple Births James M. Greenberg Since antiquity, multiple births have fascinated mankind. Twins, triplets, and higher order births attract public attention and bemusement that often belies appreciation of…
. Transitional Changes in the Newborn
Transitional Changes in the Newborn David P. Carlton Birth involves changes in numerous organ systems in the infant, but only a few require relatively rapid postnatal adjustment. The…
