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Lipid Profiles in all children? 1 Reply

After reviewing the new AAP guideline about universal cholesterol screening I am still a little dubious. The pharmacologic treatment aspect is still controversial in my view i.e. use of statins in…Continue

Started by Emanuel Doyne. Last reply by Donna D'Alessandro Jan 9.

Spring/Summer Seasonal Safety 5 Replies

I'm a big believer in seasonal anticipatory guidance for families. Its currently spring, so I try to bring up insects, sun, water, vehicles (bikes, skateboards, etc.) and plants. What else do you…Continue

Tags: staff, uiowa, safety, seasonal

Started by Donna D'Alessandro. Last reply by Rajesh Basavaraj (RAJ) Nov 6, 2011.

Share Your Lectures Here 19 Replies

We have been asked how members of Pediatric Commons can share lectures with each other.Pediatric Commons is built upon the Ning software platform. Ning makes it easy to share image, video, and music…Continue

Started by Pediatric Commons Curators. Last reply by Pediatric Commons Curators Oct 23, 2011.

PEDS vs. ASQ 1 Reply

Is anyone using either developmental tool? We have to adopt one and I am wondering about ease of use in a busy private practice setting where some families could use computer but many could not and…Continue

Tags: pediatrics, general

Started by Dorris Bethany Black. Last reply by Donna D'Alessandro Sep 11, 2011.

 

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How are Brain Tumors Classified?

Story A 10-year-old male came to the emergency room with double vision. Four weeks previously he was playing baseball and had a sudden attack of double vision. This stopped after a few minutes. The family saw an optometrist who changed his glasses' prescription. The double vision then started to occur at other times, particularly with lateral gaze. He also had headache, nausea and was tripping when walking. He was seen again by the optometrist and referred to the emergency room. The review of systems revealed progressive headaches for 9 months.The pertinent physical exam showed a well appearing male who was alert and oriented x 4. His heart rate was 99 and a blood pressure was 117/61 with other vital signs normal. Growth parameters were 25-50%. Eye examination revealed PERRLA, EOMI and lateral gaze evoked an increase in double vision. Fundascopic examination showed bilateral papilledema. Neurological examination showed normal strength and tone, DTRs were +2/+2, There was no truncal…See More
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What Type of Problems is Bullying Associated With?

StoryAn 8-year-old male came to clinic for health supervision. His mother said that he seemed to be on the losing end of verbal playground confrontations and was not being included in organized soccer and football games at school. These were games that he loved to play and there had been no problems until the new school year began. The patient was having no other social problems. The pertinent physical exam showed a healthy male with growth parameters in the 10-25% and his examination was normal.The diagnosis of a healthy male was made. More history showed that a new boy had started school in the fall who was almost a year older and physically larger. The patient stated that the new boy usually picked the teams and decided who would play each recess. The patient and another boy who was also physically smaller were not included very often but were told "you can play in a little while" which didn't happen by the end of the recess. This occurred before school and during recesses. The…See More
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Atopic Dermatitis

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How Should I Counsel a Mother Using a Bedside Co-Sleeper?

StoryA 4-month-old female came to clinic for well child care. The mother reported using a bassinet-style co-sleeper next to her bed for the infant to sleep in. She liked this because she could roll over at night and take the infant into her bed to breastfeed and return the infant to the co-sleeper easily. The mother was a non-smoker and non-drinker. The past medical history showed a full-term infant without prenatal or natal problems. The pertinent physical exam showed a smiling infant with growth parameters between 75-90%. The physical examination was unremarkable.The diagnosis of a healthy infant was made. The resident physician was not sure how she should counsel the mother about the co-sleeping arrangement. The attending physician tried to quickly look up the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommendations but could not find the relevant information during clinic. The attending did say that he himself did not recommend co-sleepers because he was afraid of entrapment in the…See More
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How are Brain Tumors Classified?

Posted by Donna D'Alessandro on May 21, 2012 at 12:30am 0 Comments

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A 10-year-old male came to the emergency room with double vision. Four weeks previously he was playing baseball and had a sudden attack of double vision. This stopped after a few minutes. The family saw an optometrist who changed his glasses' prescription. The double vision then started to occur at other times, particularly with lateral gaze. He also had headache, nausea and was tripping when walking. He was seen again by the optometrist and referred to the emergency…

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What Type of Problems is Bullying Associated With?

Posted by Donna D'Alessandro on May 14, 2012 at 12:30am 0 Comments

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An 8-year-old male came to clinic for health supervision. His mother said that he seemed to be on the losing end of verbal playground confrontations and was not being included in organized soccer and football games at school. These were games that he loved to play and there had been no problems until the new school year began. The patient was having no other social problems. The pertinent physical exam showed a healthy male with growth parameters in the…

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How Should I Counsel a Mother Using a Bedside Co-Sleeper?

Posted by Donna D'Alessandro on May 7, 2012 at 12:30am 0 Comments

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A 4-month-old female came to clinic for well child care. The mother reported using a bassinet-style co-sleeper next to her bed for the infant to sleep in. She liked this because she could roll over at night and take the infant into her bed to breastfeed and return the infant to the co-sleeper easily. The mother was a non-smoker and non-drinker. The past medical history showed a full-term infant without prenatal or natal problems. The pertinent physical…

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What Are the Different Types of Conjoined Twins?

Posted by Donna D'Alessandro on April 30, 2012 at 12:30am 0 Comments

Question: What Are the Different Types of Conjoined Twins?

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While volunteer teaching in the human body curriculum of a local elementary school, the students asked a pediatrician several questions about twins. They were especially interested in conjoined twins since there had been some recent media stories about a set of conjoined twins. He explained that people weren't sure exactly how conjoined twins happened, but the usual thought was that it was due to cells…

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What Causes Vaginal Discharge?

Posted by Donna D'Alessandro on April 23, 2012 at 12:30am 2 Comments

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A 1-month-old female came to clinic with a 2 day history of increased vaginal discharge. The mother noted that there was an increase in the amount but that the discharge continued to be clear-colored and have a thin consistency. The mother noted a red rash on the perineum that she had been using a barrier cream on. The infant was otherwise asymptomatic, and the mother had no concerns about potential sexual or physical abuse. The past medical history revealed a…

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Is Television All Bad?

Posted by Donna D'Alessandro on April 16, 2012 at 12:30am 0 Comments

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An 18-month-old male came to clinic with a fever for 2 days to 101° F. He had a runny nose, mild cough and had been pulling his left ear and complaining of pain. The pertinent physical exam showed a mildly ill child with a left tympanic membrane that was red, bulging, with no light reflex and no mobility with insufflation. His right ear was grey with a splayed light reflex and normal insufflation.

The diagnosis of acute otitis media was made and…

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How Common Is Human Metapneumovirus?

Posted by Donna D'Alessandro on April 9, 2012 at 12:30am 2 Comments

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A 15-year-old male came to the emergency room with cough, runny nose and fever to 101.5° F for 2 days. The cough was increasing in intensity overall and occurred day and night. There was no paroxysmal quality and the patient said he felt breathless. The past medical history was positive for mild intermittent asthma with the last episode occurring more than 5 years ago. He denied chest pain, myalgia, arthralgia, sore throat, emesis, nausea or…

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What Foods Should Not Be Used for Home Prepared Baby Food?

Posted by Donna D'Alessandro on April 2, 2012 at 12:30am 0 Comments

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A 6-month-old male came to clinic with his parents for his well child care. He was bottle-feeding and gaining appropriate weight. The father had many questions about feeding and if canned vegetables could be used for feeding his child. He was already taking some fortified rice cereal without problems. The social history showed that the parents were young, both working and also receiving government assistance through supplemental food and healthcare…

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What is Hangman's Fracture?

Posted by Donna D'Alessandro on March 26, 2012 at 12:30am 0 Comments

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A 15-year-old male came to the emergency room after attempting to commit suicide by hanging. He was found unconscious but breathing by his parents. The pertinent physical exam showed an irregular breathing pattern at 38, heart rate of 62 and blood pressure of 150/94 with a Glascow Coma Scale of 4 with no eye opening or verbal utterances with abnormal flexion and inconsistent withdrawal to pain. Neurological examination showed pupils that were 1-2 mm and…

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What Does Bart's Hemoglobin on a Neonatal Screening Test Mean?

Posted by Donna D'Alessandro on March 19, 2012 at 12:30am 0 Comments

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Patient Presentation

A 2-week-old female came to clinic for well-child care. She was a full-term infant who was breastfeeding and had regained her birth weight. She had no jaundice and appeared to have no problems with hearing or vision. Her parents had family support and were doing well other than being tired. Her neonatal screen had been positive for a Bart's hemoglobin and she had a complete blood count (CBC) done at 1 week was normal for her age and…

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