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Serious Snoring: How to Identify and Care for Kids With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
OSA in children has physical and behavioral consequences. Yet it’s challenging to diagnose and determine appropriate treatments, which range from monitoring to medications to surgeries.Bone Up on Pediatric Fractures: A Lesson on Types and Respecting the Growth Plate
Young bone is different from mature bone – so kids’ bones break and heal differently. Orthopedic surgeon Ravinder Brar, MD, MPH, offers a refresher on the remodeling process and elucidates the widely used Salter-Harris classification system for fractures involving the physis, illustrating each type with case X-ray images.Pediatric Surgical Services Newsletter - May 2021
In this issue: Back-to-school sports trigger increase in injuries, Concussion guides and care plans now available, LIFE clinic follows children with congenital anomalies, UCSF Pediatric Musculoskeletal Conference for Primary Care Providers slated for June 25.Kids and Hormones: Identify + Investigate Endocrine Issues in the Primary Care Setting
Pediatric endocrinologist Tariq Ahmad, MD, FAAP, explains how to work up patients with suspected hormonal imbalances, including thyroid disorders, diabetes and growth disorders; discusses interpretation of common tests; clarifies when to refer; and provides guidelines for starting treatment while awaiting a consult.The Language of the Heart: Accurate Tachycardia Terminology and Why It Matters
Pediatric cardiologist and imaging specialist Howard M. Rosenfeld, MD, FACC, makes the case for ditching “SVT” in favor of more meaningful terms, enhancing professional communication as well as the diagnostic process.Looking at Abnormal Movement: A Neurological Language Lesson for Pediatricians
Pediatric neurologist Jenn Tu, MD, PhD, breaks down movement types in this guide to determining whether a patient needs referral and how to sum up observations in meaningful ways.The Pediatric Seizure: Assessing Recurrence, Answering Questions
This case-based presentation from pediatric neurologist and epilepsy specialist Ernesto Gonzalez-Giraldo, MD, sheds light on the significance of a first seizure, providing the evidence on risk of recurrence and epilepsy, and offering workup guidelines.Understanding Bladder-Bowel Issues in Children – and Getting Them to Happier Voiding
Nurse practitioner Lucille Huang, who specializes in pediatric urology, breaks down voiding troubles in kids – a common reason for urological referrals.Name That Rash: A Pictorial Guide for Perplexed Pediatricians
This presentation covers acute skin issues in children that often panic parents and puzzle pediatricians, with a focus on problems that increased during quarantine. UCSF dermatologist Renee Howard, MD, provides tips for these conditions.COVID in Kids: Identifying High-Risk Patients and Recognizing MIS-C
Pediatric infectious disease specialist Manjiree Karandikar, MD, MBS, provides an update on COVID-19 to inform pediatric care, including a look at the variants and the level of concern they warrant. She lays out the signs that should raise suspicion of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).Pediatric Surgical Services Newsletter - April 2021
In this edition: Robotic-assisted laparoscopy improves outcomes in urology, Child life specialists support pediatric anesthesiology, New dental clinic for children with autism spectrum disorder, Register for June 25 Pediatric Musculoskeletal Conference.The Potential of Fetal MRI: Delivering Value Now and in the Future
UCSF pediatric radiology specialists address fetal MRI safety concerns and explain when to consider advanced imaging.