NEPHROLOGY… Screening tests for diagnosing urinary tract infection (UTI) 30 Jul 202029 Jul 2020 Screening tests include urine microscopy, gram stain, leukocyte esterase and nitrite tests. Urine microscopy: Pyuria is defined as >10 WBCs/mm3 in uncentrifuged and >5 WBCs/hpf in centrifuged urine specimen. Pyuria may be…
Evaluation of Renal Disease… Polakiuria 26 Jul 202025 Jul 2020 Voiding disorders are common but under recognised in children. Increased daytime urinary frequency is one such condition which troubles the patient and caregivers alike. Frequent urination can have causes that…
INFECTIOUS DISEASES… Rapid Point-of-Care (PoC) Antigen Detection Test for COVID-19 23 Jul 202022 Jul 2020 The antigen(s) detected by rapid antigen tests are expressed only when the virus is actively replicating; therefore, such tests are best used to identify acute or early infection. Preferred Sample:…
Febrile Seizures… Febrile Seizures: All Dilemmas answered.. 19 Jul 202019 Jul 2020 Whenever we encounter a Febrile Seizure, few dilemmas always surround a clinician.... Is it simple or Complex or fitting into any other type ? Is it Epilepsy ? Should we…
PEDIATRIC DRUG THERAPY… Role of Honey in Common Cold 16 Jul 202015 Jul 2020 Honey can be a good option for treating cough in children ≥1 year with the common cold. The honey (2.5 to 5 mL) can be given straight or diluted in liquid (eg,…
INFECTIOUS DISEASES… Pediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome(PMIS) – Mystery tied to COVID and Kids 12 Jul 202012 Jul 2020 Earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic, children and young adults looked to be largely spared the higher infection rates and greater disease severity seen in older adults. As the pandemic continues…
NOVEL CORONA VIRUS COVID-19… VITAMIN C : How Important in Viral illnesses? 9 Jul 20209 Jul 2020 Vitamin C is an essential micronutrient for humans, with pleiotropic functions related to its potent antioxidant and a cofactor for a family of biosynthetic and gene regulatory enzymes. Vitamin C…
Breastfeeding… Infant Feeding Decisions in times of COVID Pandemic 5 Jul 20203 Jul 2020 With COVID cases on the rise in last 3 months in India, challenges are faced when a pediatrician encounters a situation where a family/mother is panicked and confused about feeding…
Dermatitis… Sanitizer Induced Hand Dermatitis 2 Jul 202029 Jun 2020 Hand dermatitis is a common condition involving inflammation of the skin on the hands. It occurs when the skin becomes irritated in response to a “trigger,” such as contact with…
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