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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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Children's Inguinal Hernia - The Children's Hospital at Westmead provides parents information about hernia repair in children.
Meta Description: [ Inguinal hernias occur when the bowel pushes its way into a pouch in the groin. Young children need an operation as soon as a hernia appears. ]
Children's Umbilical Hernia - Symptoms, diagnosis, surgical repair, treatment and long-term outlook information provided by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
Meta Description: [ Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center pediatric health professionals provide information about umbilical hernia symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. ]
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia - The Fetal Care Center of Cincinnati provides comprehensive, easy-to-understand information and illustrations.
Meta Description: [ The Fetal Care Center of Cincinnati provides comprehensive, easy-to-understand information and illustrations about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia / CDH, a defect in the diaphragm of the fetus. ]
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia provides information about evaluation of the congenital diahpragm defects.
The Association of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Research, Advocacy, and Support (CHERUBS) - Provides support and information for the families and medical care providers of children born with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH).
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