Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Thyroid Diseases
Primary congenital hypothyroidism (CH) in newborns occurs in approximately one in every 3,000 births. If left untreated it will result in mental impairment and growth retardation, which is why all states require that newborns be screened for it.
Intervention is Key to Treating Significant Anxiety
Determining when pediatric anxiety is serious enough to take action begins by identifying what behavior is age-appropriate and what is problematic.
Early Identification is Key to Effective Treatment of Eating Disorders
Ensuring the most favorable outcome in children with eating disorders begins with early identification. The first line of defense is the child’s pediatrician, who can recognize if the child is at risk for an eating disorder. Children’s Hospital & Medical Center in Omaha, which runs the region’s only fully-pediatric day treatment program for eating disorders, offers the following diagnostic tips:
Solving the Mystery of the Limping Child
From injury to infection, there are a myriad of reasons why a child can present with an acute limp. Overuse is the most common cause; septic hip, septic knee and tumors are among the most concerning. The potential ramifications of a delayed or improper diagnosis underscore the importance of thorough investigation.
Motility Disorders Require Expertise for Diagnosis, Treatment
While gastrointestinal motility disorders in children may exhibit some of the same signs and symptoms as adult motility disorders, there are distinct differences in their diagnosis and treatment. Mark Kusek, MD, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Children’s Hospital in Omaha says the variations between the adult and pediatric versions of the same disorders can make correctly evaluating pediatric patients a challenge.
Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, Other Advancements Continually Improve Level of Care in NICU
Neonatologists have begun using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy to measure oxygen delivery and consumption in the brain and tissues of the babies in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at Children’s Hospital & Medical Center.
Multiple Sclerosis No Longer Just an Adult Disease
Multiple sclerosis (MS) – once considered an “adults-only” disease – is increasingly being diagnosed in children and adolescents, a fact that puts pediatricians on the front lines when it comes to recognizing its symptoms.
Children’s Sports Medicine Clinic Provides Care to Young Athletes
Like any exercise, playing a sport can help children control weight, improve self-esteem and do better in school. There are dangers for child athletes, however. More than 3.5 million Americans age 14 and younger are treated for sports injuries every year.