Beyond Clinical Pediatrics… Understanding Standards & Certifications of Masks/Respirators 29 Oct 202028 Oct 2020 With the novel coronavirus outbreak globally, all of us as doctors are concerned about our safety and many of us would need to answer same to our patients. Masks vs…
VACCINATIONS… Hepatitis-B Vaccine Non-responder 25 Oct 202023 Oct 2020 Approximately 5-10% of people do not develop protective antibodies even after the completion of the hepatitis B vaccine series. This is confirmed with anti-HBs titers measured at least 4 weeks after the…
Evaluation of Renal Disease… Urine calcium creatinine ratio & Hypercalciuria 22 Oct 202021 Oct 2020 Calcium creatinine ratio on spot urine sample is a good screening test for hypercalciuria. A ratio of >0.8 mg/mg in children below 6 months , >0.6 mg/mg in children 6-12…
Neonatal Seizures… Neonatal Seizures Part 1 18 Oct 202018 Oct 2020 New born period witnesses a wide variety of seizures or seizure syndromes. The neonatal brain has certain characteristics that makes it prone to generate seizures and also due to these…
Child Abuse… Child Abuse 15 Oct 202015 Oct 2020 Child physical abuse is defined by WHO as that which results in actual or potential harm. Various forms of child abuse are common in all societies. 25-50 % of the world’s children report…
ADHD… Managing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 11 Oct 202011 Oct 2020 If a child is diagnosed with ADHD (hyperactivity, along with impulsivity and inattention), it is important to know that ADHD can be successfully managed. The treatment options to manage ADHD are:…
ADHD… Distinguishing an energetic child from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 8 Oct 20207 Oct 2020 If a child is energetic and has difficulty sitting still, there is likelihood he may be displaying some signs of ADHD however if the child is able to control his/her…
Seizures… Seizure Classification 4 Oct 20203 Oct 2020 The dilemma of classifying a seizure is a common scenario in our clinical practices. The entire management of seizures in follow up can change if initial classification is not correct.…
Autistic Spectrum Disorder… M-CHAT-R – A Good Screening tool for Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) 1 Oct 20201 Oct 2020 Modified checklist for Autism in toddlers, known as MCHAT ( R) is freely available online and can be used in age group 16-30 months to screen for ASD. It is…
Pediatric Practice... Pearls for your Pediatric Office Practice 