PEDIATRIC PUZZLER: Persistent fever in a 6-year-old: Licking the diagnosis
April 1st 2000The call at 3 a.m. on a warm May morning is from the emergency department. The ED physician is seeing a 6-year-old with a seven- to 10-day history of fever as high as 105? F, swollen glands, lethargy, and poor oral intake.
Practical approaches to common gastrointestinal symptoms
April 1st 2000Most children with gastroenterologic disorders feel ill because of a complex mix of psychologic, developmental, and social factors. Using several case histories, this specialist shows how focusing on these areaswhich conventional medical management addresses inadequatelyis the key to helping such patients get better.
ITP: How much treatment is enough?
April 1st 2000Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is easy to recognize and generally not serious. Yet specialists differ greatly in their approach to diagnosis and treatment. Review the rationales of the opposing camps, then make up your own mind on which makes better sense.
Practical approaches to common gastrointestinal symptoms
April 1st 2000Most children with gastroenterologic disorders feel ill because of a complex mix of psychologic, developmental, and social factors. Using several case histories, this specialist shows how focusing on these areaswhich conventional medical management addresses inadequatelyis the key to helping such patients get better.
When earaches and sore throats are more than a pain in the neck
March 1st 2000Children who exceed their expected share of infections conjure up a host of differential diagnoses, from allergies to a primary immune defect. The authors walk you through the workup you need to do to get at the source of the problem.
The toxic toddler: Drugs that can kill in small doses
March 1st 2000Toddlers are prime candidates for accidental poisonings, and certain medications found in many households dramatically increase the risk of death from swallowing even one or two pills. Recognizing the dangers of these drugs and taking a careful history can save a childs life