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Pediatrics (also spelled paediatrics) is the branch of medicine that deals with the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents (from newborn to age 18-21). The word pediatrics is derived from two Greek words paidi (παιδί) which means "boy" and iatros (ιατρός) which means "doctor". Most pediatricians are members of a national body, such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Canadian Paediatric Society, the British Association of Paediatric Surgeons, the Royal College Of Paediatrics and Child Health, Norsk barnelegeforening (The Norwegian society of pediatricians) or the Indian Academy of Pediatrics
Pediatrics differs from adult medicine in many respects. The obvious body size differences are paralleled by maturational changes. The smaller body of an infant or neonate is substantially different physiologically from that of an adult. Congenital defects, genetic variance, immunology, oncology, and a host of other issues are unique to the realm of pediatrics. Increasingly effective health care also means that diseases such as sickle cell anemia and cystic fibrosis are more often treated by pediatricians, though many or most patients grow into adulthood. Issues revolving around infectious diseases and immunizations are also dealt with primarily by pediatricians.
Pediatrics is also a springboard for any specialty of general medicine, each with its own unique aspects. Pediatric cardiologists deal with heart conditions in children, particularly congenital heart defects, pediatric oncologists often treat leukemias and lymphomas. Every subspecialty of the adult doctor exists in the pediatric field (with the exception of geriatrics), but some are unique to pediatrics, such as adolescent medicine, sports medicine, and neonatology.
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Crying Over Spilt Milk - The Gastric Reflux Support Network (NZ) provides support and information to parents and guardians. Includes details of investigations, treatment and myths.
Meta Description: [ Crying Over Spilt Milk, the website of the Gastric Reflux Support Network NZ for Parents of Infants & Children Charitable Trust providing support and information to NZ families coping with gastric reflux in their children. ]
GERDKids2 Reflux Support Group - A support group for parents of children who have GERD (reflux) and other motility disorders.
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Infant Reflux : InfantReflux.Org - Features message boards and advice on symptoms, tips, medicines, procedures, products and specialists.
Meta Description: [ Infant Reflux and Infant Acid Reflux Solutions for parents with infants who experience excessive vomiting, spit up, crying, gas, abdominal pain and other ailments. ]
Infant Reflux Support - Support group for parents with children suffering from reflux and GERD.
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Reflux In Children Support Group - A support group for parents of children suffering from reflux and other motility issues.
Shae Lynne: Gastro-Esophageal Reflux - Personal story about a child with a severe form of this condition. Includes Web rings and associated resource links.
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Support For Reflux In Infants And Children - Information about symptoms, causes, tests and treatments.
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