MANAGEMENT—ANTENATAL Evidence suggests that outcomes are improved if women with pre-existing diabetes mellitus are managed jointly by obstetricians and physicians with expertise in the management of pregnant women with diabetes.1 An early…
A toddler presents with a barking cough,stridor,and moderate intercostal retractions.skin is pink. what is the initial intervention? cricothyroidectomy chest radiograph dexamethasone .6 mg/kg i/v nebulized epinehrine a barking cough…
A 2 yr old has had diarrhea for 2 days and is lethargic with increased work of breathing and pale skin, HR 180/mt ,RR 40/MT BP 85/64mm hg ,crt 4seconds,oxygen…
Neurodegenerative disorders of childhood encompass a large, heterogeneous group of diseases that result from specific genetic and biochemical defects, chronic viral infections, and varied unknown causes. Children with suspected…
Cerebral palsy is a nonspecific, descriptive term pertaining to disordered motor function that is evident in early infancy and is characterized by changes in muscle tone (typically spasticity or rigidity), muscle weakness, involuntary…
What Is Allergic Rhinitis? Allergic rhinitis consists of symptoms that occur after exposure to certain substances. This reaction is called an Allergy. Allergies can be seasonal (hay fever), especially in spring and…
what is Acne? Acne is a skin problem that causes pimples. Acne occurs when the pores in your skin get blocked. Your pores may become red, sore, and swollen (inflamed),…
What Are Absence Seizures? Absence seizures are seizures with periods of altered consciousness,which may be noted only as a blank stare. They may occur in adults but are more common in…
Key facts Diarrhoeal disease is the second leading cause of death in children under five years old. It is both preventable and treatable. Each year diarrhoea kills around 760 000…
Key facts Pneumonia is the leading infectious cause of death in children worldwide, accounting for 15% of all deaths of children under 5 years old. Pneumonia killed an estimated 935…
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