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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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I don't have the "minty fresh" feeling I'd hoped for after hours of perusing pediatric dentistry literature.
zachikkanda (Zach Ikkanda) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:20:24 -0000
I don't have the "minty fresh" feeling I'd hoped for after hours of perusing pediatric dentistry literature.
Hiring a AAP - 2 Pediatric Cardiologists at Pediatrix Medical Group (Dallas, TX) http://bit.ly/4ZKtZo #jobs #shjobs
PhysiciansDAL (Physician Jobs) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:09:09 -0000
Hiring a AAP - 2 Pediatric Cardiologists at Pediatrix Medical Group (Dallas, TX) http://bit.ly/4ZKtZo #jobs #shjobs
@reggie_bush I want to thank u 4 all u do for pediatric cancer. My 3 year old princess had cancer and got news today she is still cancerfree
lebella22yiv4 (Debbie DePew) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:05:02 -0000
@reggie_bush I want to thank u 4 all u do for pediatric cancer. My 3 year old princess had cancer and got news today she is still cancerfree
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative- Pediatric Care - Quintiles Transnational - Brownsville, TX: Â WORK WORTH ... http://bit.ly/8AKQWl
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Pharmaceutical Sales Representative- Pediatric Care - Quintiles Transnational - Brownsville, TX: WORK WORTH ... http://bit.ly/8AKQWl
HOW SUPPLIED Injection: 40 mg/ml (adult), 10 mg/ml (pediatric) I. V. infusion (premixed): 40 mg, 60 mg, 70 mg,.. http://bit.ly/4HA1M7
hollyzapfnd (Dr. Holly Zapf, ND) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:46:25 -0000
HOW SUPPLIED Injection: 40 mg/ml (adult), 10 mg/ml (pediatric) I. V. infusion (premixed): 40 mg, 60 mg, 70 mg,.. http://bit.ly/4HA1M7
nelson textbook of pediatrics: Pediatric Physical Therapy: This book presents basic medical information regardi.. http://bit.ly/6FkITi
vitarleton (Vicataria Tarleton) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:39:57 -0000
nelson textbook of pediatrics: Pediatric Physical Therapy: This book presents basic medical information regardi.. http://bit.ly/6FkITi
Cerebral Sinovenous Thrombosis in Children - Original article from The New England Journal of Medicine presents a study into the causes and effects of blood clots in the neonatal brain. [Free registration required for full text.]
Meta Description: [ Original Article from The New England Journal of Medicine -- Cerebral Sinovenous Thrombosis in Children ]
Childhood Strokes: Evaluation And Management - An article from the Journal of the Duval County Medical Society ( Florida, USA ) covers clinical presentation, etiologies, diagnosis, and treatment. Includes suggested tests and alternative diagnoses to consider.
Children's Hemiplegia and Stroke Association - A non-profit organisation offering support for affected children and their families. Explains the different types of stroke and the disabilities that may result, as well as research news and current treatment options.
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada - Explains the causes and consequences of stroke in children, and how these differ from adult disease. Also provides information on current research and rehabilitation programs.
Meta Description: [ Like adult stroke survivors, most pediatric stroke survivors will require some form of rehabilitation. ]
Kids Have Strokes - Information on in utero, infant, and childhood stroke. Causes, diagnosis, support, current research studies seeking participants and Childhood Stroke Awareness campaign information.
Meta Description: [ A STROKE IN INFANT and STROKE IN CHILDREN support and nonprofit group offering information on In Utero Stroke, Infant Stroke, Intrauterine Stroke, Neonatal Stroke along with Hypotonia, Hemiplegia, Hemiparesis, Epilepsy and Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy ]
Medbroadcast Health News - Article discusses research findings that strokes in Canadian children are more common than previously thought.
Pediatric Stroke Network - Information and support for families dealing with this disease in infancy, childhood, or adolescence. Includes fact sheets, directories of related news reports, and research articles, as well as mailing lists for families and teenaged survivors.
Meta Description: [ A Childhood Stroke and Epilepsy support group offering information on Cerebral Palsy In Utero Stroke, Infant Stroke, Intrauterine Stroke, Neonatal Stroke, Hemiplegia, Hemiparesis and Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy ]
Recognition and Treatment of Stroke in Children - The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke ( USA ) presents a comprehensive review of current knowledge, and makes suggestions for further research. Includes a table listing presumed risk factors.
Meta Description: [ strokeResponse from the Child Neurology Society to the Proceedings of a National Symposium on Rapid Identification and Treatment of Acute Stroke, concerning stroke in children. ]
Royal College of Physicians - Offers a publication entitled Stroke in Childhood; Clinical guidelines for diagnosis, management and rehabilitation. Order the publication or read it online free.
Stroke Awareness for Everyone - Provides an overview of the condition in neonates, children and adolescents, with possible causes, effects, and potential for recovery.
Stroke in Childhood - Peer-reviewed article from the Archives of Disease in Childhood proposes essential investigations and management of this condition, with a description of the symptoms and possible causes.
Strokes Occur in Children Too - Outlines how the Hospital for Sick Children in Canada is undertaking research into the causes and management of this disease.
The Institute of Child Health: Stroke in Children - Describes causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention, as well as offering a fact sheet to download.
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The Stroke Association: Information for Parents - A network for parents of children who have suffered a stroke, with regional centres throughout the UK.
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