General Considerations Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that primarily infects cells of the immune system, including helper T lymphocytes (CD4 T lymphocytes), monocytes, and macrophages. The function and…
Taddio A, Katz J: The effects of early pain experience in neonates on pain responses in infancy and childhood. Pediatr Drugs 2005;7:245–257 [PMID: 16118561]. PAIN ASSESSMENT Standardizing pain measurements require…
PREPARING CHILDREN AND INFANTS FOR TRAVEL Travel Plans Parents and care providers should be advised that travel with children and infants is much more enjoyable when the number of journeys…
ESSENTIALS OF DIAGNOSIS & TYPICAL FEATURES Polyuria, polydipsia, and weight loss. Hyperglycemia and glucosuria often with ketonemia/ketonuria. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is the most common type of diabetes…
Data regarding US outpatient pediatric antimicrobial prescriptions show a decreased number of antimicrobial prescriptions in 2010 compared to 2002. The most frequently prescribed antimicrobials are amoxicillin, azithromycin, amoxicillin-clavulanate, and cefdinir….
Tanner JL, Stein MT, Olson LM, Frintner MP, Radecki L: Reflections on well-child care practice: a national study of pediatric clinicians. Pediatrics 2009 Sep;124(3):849–857 [Epub 2009 Aug 10] [PMID: 19706587]….
Bailer UF, Kaye WH: A review of neuropeptide and neuroendocrine dysregulation in anorexia and bulimia nervosa. Curr Drug Target CNS Neurol Disord 2003;2:53 [PMID: 12769812]. Bulik CM, Slof-Op’t Landt MC,…
Table 5–2. Effects of commonly abused mood-altering substances by agent. American Psychiatric Association: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th ed. Text Revision. American Psychiatric Association; 2000. Meyers JL,…
Committee on Quality Health Care in America, Institute of Medicine: Crossing the Quality Chasm: a New Health System for the 21st Century. Washington, DC: National Academy Press; 2001. Kohn L,…
ESSENTIALS OF DIAGNOSIS Forms of maltreatment: • Physical abuse • Sexual abuse • Emotional abuse and neglect • Physical neglect • Medical care neglect • Medical child abuse (Munchausen syndrome…
