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…
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…
17.3 Neuromuscular disorders Monique Ryan, Andrew Kornberg Neuromuscular disorders of childhood have become a focus of increasing attention in recent years. Although many of these conditions are difficult to diagnose…
11.5 Surgical conditions in the newborn Sebastian K. King, Spencer W. Beasley The majority of the conditions discussed in this chapter will present initially to the paediatrician, general practitioner or…
15.1 Suspected heart disease assessment Michael Cheung Scale of the problem Cardiac abnormalities or disease affect approximately 1% of children in the developed world and 2–3% in developing countries. This…
