PEDICULOSIS
Updated recommendations for pediatric head lice (May 2015) Pediculosis capitis is a common condition that can lead to physical discomfort and social stigmatization. An update to the 2010 clinical report…
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BREAST FEEDING AND CANCER
Breastfeeding and childhood leukemia risk (July 2015) Several studies have suggested that breastfeeding is associated with a modest reduction in childhood cancers. Now, a meta-analysis of case-control studies has found that breastfeeding for…
EPIGENETICS AND YOU
Epigenetics literally means “above” or “on top of” genetics. It refers to external modifications to DNA that turn genes “on” or “off.” These modifications do not change the DNA sequence,…
BOW LEGS
1 yr old child has bow legs . mother suspects rickets what is your opinion regarding bow legs when to consider rickets? bow legs bow legs
IRON POISONING
4 yr has consumed 60 mg/kg of iron tablet and has reached hospital in 2 hours.he has vomiting and abd painhis xray shows pellets. serm iron 360 .what is the…
RHEUMATIC FEVER
An 8 yr old boy was dx as rheumatic fever with h/o monoarthragia and echo findings. you are asked give second opinion. he has supporting evidence of streptococcal infection what…
NEWBORN WITH FACIAL PALSY
10 days old child reports with asymmetry of face normal delivery no prolonged labour no cpd Facial nerve palsy in the neonate may follow birth injuryor rarely may result from…
FRACTURE CLAVICLE
A 10 days old child presents with swelling rt clavicle? how to proceed? The major causes of clavicular fractures are difficult deliveryof the shoulders in vertex presentations and extended arms…
FOREIGN BODY
a 3 yr old has accidentally ingested a nut and choked. but he looks normal to you on clinical examination. his intial x rays are not suggestive of foregin body…
HEAD INJURY
A 2 yr old has fallen from a slide and is active and playful . he becomes sleepy and irritable after 4 hours. should I do ct scan? a school…
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