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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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Clinical Briefing: Robotic Surgery for Gynecologic Conditions and Cancer
Physicians in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Penn are now using the latest robotic surgical systems to treat gynecologic disorders and cancers, as well as to repair and reconstruct pelvic organs and support tissue. These procedures complement the growing presence of robotic surgery at Penn in a variety of areas.
Clinical Briefing: Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration For Diagnosis of Thoracic Adenopathy and Lung Cancer Staging
Interventional pulmonologists at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania are using a new minimally invasive technology, endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA), to diagnose thoracic adenopathy and to stage lung cancer less invasively. EBUS-TBNA integrates ultrasonography, video-enhanced visualization and real-time echogenic needle aspiration into a single, flexible, bronchoscopy unit.
Clinical Briefing: Distraction Osteogenesis
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons at Penn were among the first to apply distraction osteogenesis to the treatment of surgical, genetic, age-related and traumatic defects of the jaws.1 Originally developed to treat patients with orthopaedic trauma or disease, distraction osteogenesis involves the use of a distraction device to gradually (1 mm per day) separate existing bone segments, creating gaps where new bone forms.
Clinical Briefing: Calypso(R) System Tracking and Target Localization during Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer
The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is just the third institution in the country to install the Calypso(R) 4D Localization System(TM) to guide radiation therapy for prostate cancer. Calypso employs radiofrequency technology comparable to the global positioning system to continuously and precisely monitor biologically inert transponders implanted in the prostate.
ACT - Provides information to families and professionals involved in palliative care for children with life-threatening or terminal conditions. [UK]
Meta Description: [ ACT Association for Children with Life-threatening or terminal conditions and their families provides information on support services available for families whose children have life-threatening or terminal conditions. Act campaigns to encourage the development of children's palliative care servic... ]
Care of the Terminally Ill Child - Information about a childs concept of death, grief, physical and psychosocial needs, supportive, and the dying process.
Meta Description: [ Detailed information on care of the terminally ill child ]
Children's Hospice International - Gateway for education, referrals and community resources for families coping with children that have catastrophic and terminal illnesses.
Meta Description: [ Ensuring medical, psychological, social, spiritual support to all children with life-threatening conditions and their families from the time of diagnosis by providing a network of resources and care. ]
Edmarc Hospice for Children - Offers home healthcare, hospice, and bereavement support. Material on services, the organization, and contact information. [Portsmouth, Virginia]
Meta Description: [ Edmarc Hospice for Children in Chesapeake, Virginia offers home healthcare, hospice, and bereavement support, and other services for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. ]
End-of-Life Care for Children - An educational palliative and pain management resource for parents and health professionals who care for children suffering from pain due to cancer. [Texas]
Meta Description: [ An educational pain management resource for health professionals who care for children suffering from pain due to cancer. ]
Hospice of Contra Costa: Comfort for Kids - Provides compassionate health care to children facing the advanced stages of life-threatening illness.
Meta Description: [ Hospice & Palliative Care of Contra Costa is an independent, not-for-profit, community-based health care provider. Specially trained staff members provide quality, compassionate health care to adults and children facing the advanced stages of any life-threatening illness. ]
Initiative for Pediatric Palliative Care - Desire to enhance family centered care for children living with life threatening conditions through education, research, and quality improvement.
Palliative Care for Children - American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement offers advice on the development of a pediatric palliative care plan.
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Pediatric Palliative Care Consulting Service - Provides specialized care for children with life-limiting conditions and for their families. [Washington]
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Royal Children's Hospital: Paediatric Palliative Care - Focus is on the dying childs quality of life, support for the family, and management of distressing symtoms. [Melbourne, Australia]
The Hospital for Sick Children: Palliative Care - Description of services, resources, how to make difficult treatment decisions, calendar, and caring tips. [Ontario, Canda]
The Jason Program - Provides medical, emotional and spiritual care to Maine's critically ill and dying children and their families.
Meta Description: [ The Jason Program provides pediatric hospice care, inluding pain control, social and spiritual guidance, and nursing support for children with a critical or terminal illness in Maine.>
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