Evaluating the First
Seizure
An adolescent suffers an unprovoked seizure after a
late night of video gaming. When a first seizure strikes, neurologist
Eric Kossoff tells pediatricians what they can do. More Pediatric Injuries in the Game
From screening young patients at risk of
sports-related injuries to treating the injuries, pediatricians play a
role, says pediatric orthopedic surgeon Paul Sponseller and others. More
Searching for the Source of
Stridor
Pediatricians are well familiar with the high-pitched
sound of stridor, notes pediatric otolaryngologist David Tunkel, but
pinning down its source in infants is another matter. More
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the Latest on Liver Disease
Pediatric Liver News, a new
newsletter for pediatricians and their patients and families, reports the
latest developments in diagnosing and treating childhood liver diseases. More
The Protectors of Abused Children
April is Child
Abuse Prevention Month. In this feature, meet the Hopkins Children's medical
team that's first on the scene in treating child abuse. More Early
Eye Surgery Better in Preemies Premature babies born with severe forms of potentially
blinding retinopathy of prematurity should be treated promptly after
diagnosis. More STI,
HIV Counseling Inadequate in Male Teens Despite national guidelines aimed at improving sexual health
services for teenagers, most sexually active boys still get too little
counseling. More
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