How would you handle these newborns?
June 1st 1999General pediatricians do not always have access to a neonatologist when they need one. This case-based review will refresh and update your knowledge of how to approach neonatal problems ranging from the need for resuscitation to development of a rash.
Overcoming ALTEphobia: A rational approach to "spells" in infants
May 1st 1999The baby who suffers a "spell" marked by apnea, choking, or color changes presents a frightening dilemma: Is it an apparent life-threatening event (ALTE) or something less serious? The author offers detailed advice on how to evaluate spells and follow up if necessary. First of two parts.
Life skills training: A prevention program that works
May 1st 1999From Reefer Madness to the latest "This is your brain on drugs" TV spots, scare tactics have failed to keep young people away from drugs. These authors think it's time to look at hard evidence and pick a prevention program with a proven track record.