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 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 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…
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…
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…
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 David P. Carlton Birth involves changes in numerous organ systems in the infant, but only a few require relatively rapid postnatal adjustment. The…
Emergencies James M. Greenberg Certain medical and surgical conditions presenting at delivery or during the neonatal period require prompt diagnosis and timely treatment to effect a good outcome….
Systems of Practice and Office Management Peter Margolis SYSTEMS-BASED PRACTICE AND QUALITY OF CARE It is widely recognized that the US health care system does not provide every…
Law, Ethics, and Clinical Judgment Angela Roddey Holder CONSENT TO TREATMENT: WHO DECIDES? Pediatricians should remember that the child, not the parent, is the patient and that their…
