Pediatric Gastroenterology, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America

Pediatric Gastroenterology, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America
Author: Harpreet Pall
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2021-11-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780323920049

"It is timely that this issue [is] focusing on a wide array of pediatric gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, has identified many of those disorders that may result from or be exacerbated by COVID-19. The authors also describe COVID driven changes in clinical practice, such as dramatically increased use of telemedicine, more intensive sterilization practices before and after GI procedures, and how these changes may impact the health care of children. Given that COVID-19 is likely to remain a global pandemic that is impacting children, it is important that we take this into consideration as we train our current and future pediatricians, including but not limited to those whose professional focus is pediatric gastroenterology. Dr. Pall and the authors who worked with him on this issue have done an excellent job balancing the new COVID necessitated changes in GI practice with other breakthroughs in pediatric GI to bring us this very timely issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America." -- Foreword.

Pediatric Gastroenterology, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America

Pediatric Gastroenterology, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America
Author: Steven J. Czinn
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2017-05-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323530249

The Guest Editors have tapped top key opinion leaders to provide current reviews on the clinical diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal disease in children. They have focused on topics related to GERD; Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity; IBD; Motility Disorders; GI Bleeding and Management; Pancreatic Disorders; Hepatitis B and C; Liver Transplant; Abdominal Pain; Complications from Obesity; and Neonatal Cholestasis.These articles will provide a state-of-the-art overview of diagnosis and treatment of GI diseases that are impactful for the general pediatrician.

Cystic Fibrosis, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America, E-Book

Cystic Fibrosis, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America, E-Book
Author: Susan G. Marshall
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2016-08-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323459846

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a multisystem disease whose symptoms and signs involve the gastrointestinal tract (thus affecting nutritional status), endocrine system, reproductive system and the respiratory tract (nose, sinuses and lungs). Despite new treatments, the median survival for patients with CF is less than optimal, primarily due to complications of obstructive lung disease. Currently there are approximately 60,000-80,000 people worldwide with CF. The clinical manifestations of CF are caused by dysfunction of CFTR (cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator), a multifunctional cyclic-AMP regulated ion channel protein. Over time, there has been dramatic improvement in CF patient life expectancy, in large part related to earlier diagnosis (newborn screening), better understanding of molecular genetics and underlying pathophysiology, the integrated and highly specialized Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Accredited Care Centers, and development of a wide range of new treatments and therapies, some of which target the basic CFTR defect. This edition of Pediatric Clinics of North America will offer general pediatricians and family physicians, as well as subspecialists, an update of the extraordinary progress made in the understanding and treatment of Cystic Fibrosis.

Pediatric Gastroenterology, An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America

Pediatric Gastroenterology, An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America
Author: Robert Shulman
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages:
Release: 2018-10-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323643299

The Guest Editor, Dr. Robert J. Shulman, and Consulting Editor, Dr. Alan Buchman, have created a thorough review of the current clinical updates on treating children with gastrointestinal disorders and diseases. Expert authors have submitted review articles on the following topics: Update on Diet Management of Functional GI Disorders; Brain-Gut Axis: Clinical Implications; Pancreatitis: Molecular Mechanisms and Management; Inflammatory Bowel Disease: What Very Early Onset Disease Teaches Us; GI Development: Implications for Management of the Preterm and Term Infant; Infectious Diarrhea: New and Emerging Issues; New Insights into the Pathogenesis and Treatment of Malnutrition; Infantile Colic: New Insights into an Old Problem; Constipation: Beyond the Old Paradigms; Integration of Biomedical and Psychosocial Treatments in Functional GI Disorders; GI Neuropathies: New Insights and Emerging Therapies; Food Sensitivities: Fact versus Fiction; IBD in Children: A Focus on Quality Improvement and Pediatric Focused Care; Molecular Advances in the Understanding of Pediatric Cholestasis; Assessment and Treatment of Nonadherence in Transplant Recipients; and Update on Fatty Liver Disease in Children. Readers will come away with the current updates they need to diagnose and treat pediatric patients and improve outcomes.

Pediatric Otolaryngology, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America, E-Book

Pediatric Otolaryngology, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America, E-Book
Author: Huma Quraishi
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2022-04-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323848737

In this issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Huma Quraishi and Michael Chee bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Pediatric Otolaryngology. National health statistics indicate that disorders of the ear, nose, and throat are among the primary reasons children visit a physician, with ear infections ranking as the number one reason. This issue provides a comprehensive overview of otolaryngologic issues affecting children, providing the clinical information pediatricians need to make prompt diagnoses and facilitate positive patient outcomes. - Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including otitis media and myringotomy tubes; congenital sensorineural hearing loss; tethered oral tissue/ankyloglossia/tongue and lip tie; adenotonsillectomy; pediatric obstructive sleep apnea syndrome; recurrent croup; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on pediatric otolaryngology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Adolescent Sexuality, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America

Adolescent Sexuality, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America
Author: Marianne E. Felice
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2017-04-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323524222

Dr. Felice has put together clinical reviews articles that cover a broad scope of clinical issues that are common among sexually active adolescent patients. Some issues addressed include: HPV Vaccine Update; Treating Dysmenorrhea/Menorrhagia; New STD Guidelines; Emergency Contraception; Talking to Parents about Teen Sexuality; and Long-acting Reversible Contraception. Most pediatricians feel poorly equipped to address these problems. They are also complicated issues that give the average pediatric clinician pause and often take more time than usually scheduled in a busy practice. By providing practical updated information on these clinical problems, pediatric practitioners can become more comfortable in dealing with these topics. Although many clinicians are not involved with adolescents in the juvenile justice system, Dr. Felice included an article on this so that pediatricians can be more educated and sensitive to the needs of these young people. An article on human trafficking of teens in included with the hope bringing awareness of this issue. Articles in this issue were selected specifically because they directly affect primary pediatric care. For example, an article is included on how to help young people avoid being victims of partner violence rather than an article on sexual abuse and rape because adolescents would be treated in the emergency room and not the pediatrician’s office.

Pediatric Critical Care, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America, E-Book

Pediatric Critical Care, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America, E-Book
Author: Mary Lieh-Lai
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2022-06-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323986765

In this issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Mary Lieh-Lai and Katherine Cashen bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Pediatric Critical Care. The most common indications for admission to the PICU include respiratory disease, cardiac disease, and neurologic disorders. In this issue, top experts in the field provide current clinical knowledge about these admissions as well as other important critical care admissions, including COVID-19. - Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including PICU pharmacology; COVID-19 in children; mechanical ventilation and respiratory support of critically ill children; cardiovascular critical care in children; neurocritical care in children; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on pediatric critical care, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Pulmonary Manifestations of Pediatric Diseases, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America, E-Book

Pulmonary Manifestations of Pediatric Diseases, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America, E-Book
Author: Nelson L. Turcios
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2020-12-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323836151

In collaboration with Consulting Editor, Dr. Bonita Stanton, Guest Editor Dr. Nelson L. Turcios has created a comprehensive issue on the multiple pulmonary symptoms associated with pediatric disease. In this issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America, expert authors have contributed clinical review articles that are current and timely. Articles are devoted to the following topics: Pulmonary Manifestations of Genetic Disorders in Children; Pulmonary Manifestations of Congenital Heart Disease in Children; Pulmonary Manifestations of Gastrointestinal, Pancreatic & Liver Diseases in Children; Pulmonary Manifestations of Hematologic and Oncologic Diseases in Children; Pulmonary Manifestations of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases in Children; Pulmonary Manifestations of Immunosuppressive Diseases Other than HIV in Children; Pulmonary Manifestations of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection in Children; Pulmonary Manifestations of Rheumatoid Diseases in Children; Pulmonary Manifestations of Systemic Vasculitis in Children; Pulmonary Manifestations of Neuromuscular Diseases in Children; Pulmonary Manifestations of Renal Disorders in Children; Pulmonary Manifestations of Parasitic Diseases in Children; Pulmonary Manifestations of Skin Disorders in Children; Adverse Environmental Exposure and Childhood Respiratory Health in Children; Functional Respiratory Disorders in Children; and Healthcare Inequalities in Pediatric Respiratory Diseases in Children. Pediatricians will come away with the clinical information they need to treat pulmonary conditions and manage outcomes in children with pediatric diseases.

Pediatric Endoscopy, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America

Pediatric Endoscopy, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America
Author: Jenifer R. Lightdale
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2016-01-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323414524

Over a short few decades, the field of pediatric endoscopy has matured from the exploratory to the routine. Performance of endoscopic procedures in children is now a fundamental aspect of the practice of more than 2000 pediatric gastroenterologists in North America, and endoscopic instruments are increasingly being developed with an eye to their pediatric applications. Ensuring safe and effective endoscopy in children requires specific medical knowledge and technical competency, in addition to appropriately designed equipment and settings. Obtaining consent from parents, as well as assent from patients, for the purposes of performing diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal procedures begins with a deep understanding of risks and benefits that endoscopy affords and is typically gained through formal training in the field. Diagnostic endoscopy may help to confirm common pediatric conditions including eosinophilic esophagitis and inflammatory bowel disease, while therapeutic procedures to treat strictures in the GI tract may help children avoid more invasive surgeries. Using endoscopy in children to achieve hemostasis or to remove commonly swallowed foreign bodies, such as lithium batteries or high-powered magnets, can be lifesaving, and the insertion of feeding tubes can help medically complex patients to thrive. In short, pediatric endoscopy is an integral component of healthcare for children, and gaining and understanding of its best practices may help all clinicians to better recognize its role in pediatric disease outcomes.