December 09, 2011
Teens who reported a history of abuse, even nonphysical forms such as emotional neglect, had deficits in gray-matter brain volume compared with other adolescents.
How can I determine if HSV-1 in a 2-year-old girl is the result of abuse or exposure from a vaginal birth of an HSV-positive mother?
November 01, 2010
When used as prescribed, these drugs are not addictive. However, abuse is on the rise, and clinicians need to be able to identify the signs.
Is there a way to eliminate the confusion between autism and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS)?
More studies are needed to determine the specific benefits of fish oil supplements for pregnant women.
A 20-month-old girl born premature was diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis and underwent...
Attributing the symptoms to a virus, a PA decides not to prescribe antibiotics—with disastrous results.
Pentacel is indicated for active immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, and invasive disease.
The American Heart Association (AHA) suggests a screening ECG before starting stimulant medications in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder...
Clinicians should be aware that new CDC recommendations could bring many more vaccination recipients to their doors
A recent trial evaluated the efficacy of the ketogenic diet for the treatment of seizures in children (Lancet Neurol. 2008;7:500-506). Children aged 2-16 years (N=145) with at least seven seizures per week and no response to at least two anti-epileptic drugs were randomized to the ketogenic diet vs. no change in...
August 28, 2008
With the help of an expert orthopedist and pathologist, a definitive diagnosis was reached in this unusual case.
I have noticed a common pattern among mothers of babies with severe eczema—each woman was given some form of steroid during her pregnancies. Have any...
