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Hopkins Children’s ePediatrician

April 21, 2010

 

The latest on pediatric medicine, research and practice

Issue No. 14 - April 21, 2010


Evaluating the First Seizure
Kossoff imgAn 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.
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Pediatric Injuries in the Game
SponsellerFrom 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.
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Searching for the Source of Stridor
TunkelPediatricians 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.
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New Newsletter Delivers the Latest on Liver Disease
Ped Liver newsPediatric 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
WalkerApril 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. 
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Early Eye Surgery Better in Preemies
Premature babies born with severe forms of potentially blinding retinopathy of prematurity should be treated promptly after diagnosis.
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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.
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