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Pediatric Surgical Services Newsletter - August 2021
In this issue: Surgical Services at Fremont Specialty Clinic, Awake Botox Treatment for Pediatric Neurogenic Bladder, Fetal Evaluation and Treatment for High-Risk Pregnancies.
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Aortic Abnormalities: How to Identify Pediatric Patients at Risk
Pediatric cardiologist Emilio Quezada, MD, discusses signs that a young patient should be evaluated for genetic syndromes associated with thoracic aorta dilation and aneurysm.
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Navigate the Labyrinth of Eating Disorders: An Expert on Detection and Therapy
Drawing on extensive experience, Sasha Gorrell, PhD, part of the UCSF Eating Disorders Program, describes how to recognize and distinguish types of eating disorders, shedding light on common comorbidities and pointing out diagnostic pitfalls.
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Fevers in Infants: Crucial Screening Guidelines From UCSF Experts
Collect pearls of wisdom from this animated discussion of triage for febrile infants, who may appear well even with a dangerous issue brewing. Our experienced pediatric emergency specialists provide advice for babies based on age and useful flowcharts help providers determine when sepsis is a concern.
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A Critical Plan: Ensure Your Facility Is Prepared for Pediatric Mass Casualties
Mass casualty incidents (MCI’s) happen everywhere and challenge resources, whether in established trauma centers or remote general medicine facilities.
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Help Kids With Neural Tube Defects Live Better: How to Detect and Address Disability
Living Better With Spina Bifida: Opportunities to Improve Detection, Intervention and Long-Term Care While medical advances mean most patients with these anomalies are living into middle age, doctors often fail to address issues that impact quality of life.
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Pediatric Surgical Services Newsletter - July 2021
In this issue: UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital San Francisco Voice and Swallowing CenterTreats Feeding Issues, Voice Changes and Other Pediatric Conditions, New Ingrown Toenail Clinic at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, Center Treats Limb Length Discrepancies and Deformities.
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Return-to-Play After COVID: An Update on Heart and Vaccine Concerns in Pediatric Patients
Pediatric cardiologist Lisa Arcilla, MD, FACC, presents a timely guide to identifying youngsters at risk for cardiac involvement from COVID-19.
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Pediatric Surgical Services Newsletter - June 2021
In this issue: Pectus Clinic Helps Correct Chest Wall Abnormalities, Nerve Blocks Reduce Use of Opioids for Postoperative Pain Management, Vertebral Tethering Offers Option for Treating Scoliosis, Coleen Sabatini, MD, MPH, keynote speaker at UCSF Pediatric Musculoskeletal Conference, June 25.
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The Robot Will Assist You Now: Better Techniques for Blocked Kidneys in Kids
Laurence S. Baskin, MD, UCSF’s chief of pediatric urology, offers an exciting look at how specialists are using the da Vinci robot to enhance the precision of pediatric pyeloplasty.
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From Knees to Toes: Straight Talk on Common Orthopedic Abnormalities in Kids
Pediatricians see numerous leg and foot discrepancies, ranging from simple in utero “packaging” problems to red flags for serious disorders, such as cerebral palsy.
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Childhood Tooth Decay: An Epidemic With Solutions Rooted in Primary Care
Pediatric dentist Ray Stewart, DMD, MS, explores the reasons so many toddlers have cavities before their first dental visit, the condition’s impact on physical health, and longstanding barriers to fixing the problem.
