BACKGROUND Print Section Listen If diagnosed in a timely fashion and monitored adequately, patients with primary immunodeficiency diseases (PIs) infrequently require hospitalization for treatment of infections, flares of autoimmunity, and…
BACKGROUND Print Section Listen Anaphylaxis is a potentially fatal acute allergic response that causes a sudden release of mast cell and basophil mediators, which often then results in multiple organ…
BACKGROUND Print Section Listen The topic of child abuse and neglect is often a source of anxiety and discomfort for even the most seasoned of pediatric medical providers. While disheartening…
BACKGROUND Print Section Listen Respiratory distress is one of the most common reasons for a child to present to the emergency department or a practitioner’s office. Respiratory distress can result…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Petechial and purpuric rashes can cause even seasoned clinicians to become very concerned because they can signify dangerous disease such as meningococcemia, as well as more…
BACKGROUND Print Section Listen Pediatric dental disease is the most common chronic illness of school-aged children.1 It is five times more common than asthma and has lifelong health implications. Severe…
