Obgyn Key

22.3 Teeth and oral cavity disorders Nicky Kilpatrick, Kerrod Hallett The oral cavity can be considered the gateway to the body. It is the start of the alimentary tract and…

12.1 Infectious diseases David Burgner, David Isaacs Infectious diseases presenting with fever and rash Infectious diseases of childhood are a significant cause of illness in children, especially in the first…

16.1 Anaemia Paul Monagle Definition Anaemia is a common medical condition throughout all ages of childhood. However, the common causes vary with age. Anaemia refers to a reduction in haemoglobin…

13.3 Arthritis and connective tissue disorders Kevin Murray, Navid Adib Chronic inflammatory arthritis and connective tissue disorders are associated with immune dysregulation and may affect many systems, involving joints, skin…

11.2 Low birth weight, prematurity and jaundice in infancy Jane Harding, Jane Alsweiler, Mariam Buksh Principles of care Care of the sick newborn is often complex, and requires specialized training…

16.2 Abnormal bleeding and clotting Ben Saxon, Chris Barnes Bleeding disorders range from those that are severe and potentially life-threatening through to mild disorders that may be difficult to distinguish…

19.1 Growth and variations of growth Sarah McMahon Growth is a multifactorial process influenced by genetic, nutritional, hormonal, psychosocial and other factors, including the general health of a child. As…

9.1 Surgical conditions in older children Sebastian K. King, Spencer W. Beasley The penis and foreskin The glans of the uncircumcised penis is protected by a layer of loose skin…

16.3 Cancers Antoinette Anazodo, Tracey O’Brien Over the past 30 years we have seen dramatic improvements in the treatment and survival of childhood cancer. Survival rates have climbed from below…

10.2 Modern genetics Nicola Poplawski A clinical geneticist is a medical specialist who has expert knowledge of human clinical and laboratory genetics. However, because genetic information underlies the development and…