Adolescents Too Are Not Just “Little Adults”
Bonita F. Stanton, MD, Consulting Editor The field of adolescent medicine has undergone dramatic change over the course of the last several decades, arguably more so than most of the…
Adolescent Sexuality
PEDIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA www.pediatric.theclinics.com Consulting Editor BONITA F. STANTON April 2017 • Volume 64 • Number 2
Intestinal Transplant in Children
The past decade has seen major advances in the field of transplantation; it is the treatment of choice for many with intestinal failure. One-year mortality from pediatric intestinal transplantation has…
Pancreatic Disorders
Once considered uncommon, pancreatic diseases are increasingly recognized in the pediatric age group. Acute pancreatitis, acute recurrent pancreatitis, and chronic pancreatitis occur in children with an incidence approaching that of…
The Transition of the Gastrointestinal Patient from Pediatric to Adult Care
Transition is the long process of developing independent self-management skills whereas transfer is the actual move from pediatric to adult-centered provider. Structured anticipated transition works best with timelines of tasks…
Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an atopic disease that is characterized by an isolated infiltration of eosinophils into the epithelium of the esophagus and is triggered by specific allergens. Patients should…
Hepatitis B and C
Chronic viral hepatitis is a global health threat and financial burden. Hepatitis B and C viruses (HBV and HCV) are the most common causes of chronic viral hepatitis in the…
Pediatric Liver Transplantation
Excellent outcomes over the last 3 decades have made liver transplantation the treatment of choice for many advanced liver disorders. This success also opened liver transplantation to new indications such as…
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Children
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is considered the hepatic manifestation of metabolic syndrome and has become the most common form of chronic liver disease in children and adolescents. The histologic…
Neonatal Cholestasis
Neonatal jaundice is common and usually not concerning when it is secondary to unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia, below the neurotoxic level, and resolves early. Primary care providers should be vigilant, however, about…
