The Endocrine System… Hormones to High-Resolution Imaging: Managing Thyroid Swelling 13 Nov 202513 Nov 2025 BLK Centre for Child Health in association with IAP Central Delhi Branch conducted its monthly edition of BLK TELE-PEDS Webinar on 13th November 2025 Hormones to High-Resolution Imaging: Managing Thyroid Swelling…
The Endocrine System Acanthosis Nigricans 21 Jul 202219 Jul 2022 Acanthosis Nigricans(AN) It is a common condition characterized by velvety, hyperpigmented plaques on the skin. Intertriginous sites, such as the neck and axillae, are common sites for involvement. Less frequently, acanthosis…
Diabtes insipidus… When to suspect diabetes insipidus in children with polyuria 2 Jun 202231 May 2022 Previous Post : True polydipsia or polyuria vs Psychogenic polydipsia Diabetes Insipidus: When serum osmolality > 300 mOsm/kg and Urine osmolality < 300 mOsm/kg, in presence of significant polyuria and…
Diabtes insipidus… Water Deprivation Test 31 May 2022 This test is performed to confirm the diagnosis of Diabetes Insipidus in cases of polyuria, where blood and urine tests are unequivocal It is not performed in newborns or young…
GROWTH DEVELOPMENT AND BEHAVIOR… Puberty – Early vs Delayed 20 Jun 202118 Jun 2021 When it is a Precocious / Early puberty –Girls- if pubertal signs (breast development) are seen before 8 years of age.Boys- if pubertal signs (increase in testicular volume) are seen…
Diabetes mellitus… Diabetic Keto-acidosis- Practice points 13 Jun 202112 Jun 2021 DIAGNOSIS OF DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS- DKA Blood Glucose >200mg/dlBlood pH <7.3Bicarbonate <15 mmol/LKetones present in blood/urineIf you diagnose a child with DKA – refer to a higher center (preferably with PICU…
Diabetes mellitus… Diagnostic criteria for Pre-diabetes and Diabetes Mellitus in children 6 Jun 202130 May 2021 DiagnosisFasting Glucosemg/dlPostprandial Random or Post-OGTT Glucose mg/dlHBA1c%Normal70-99<140</=5.6Pre-diabetes100-125140-1995.7-6.4Diabetes mellitus>/=126>/=200>/=6.5OGTT- Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Nutrition… Recommendations for Vitamin D doses 4 Apr 202131 Mar 2021 Previous Post: Vitamin D - Food Facts Dose recommendations for Vitamin D by Indian Academy of Paediatrics are as follows- Ages/GroupsPreventionTolerable upper limitTreatment of insufficiencyTreatment with Bulk Doses(oral route preferred)Premature…
Nutrition… Vitamin D–Food facts 1 Apr 202131 Mar 2021 Previous Post: Vitamin D - Practice Points Breastfed babies from birth to 1 year of age should be given a daily Vitamin D supplements as the mother herself is likely…
Nutrition… Vitamin D-Few Practice points 28 Mar 202131 Mar 2021 What are Normal Vitamin D levels Normal ranges of Vitamin D(25 Hydroxy Vitamin D) levels in blood as per IAP Classification are classified as - Sufficient: >20ng/ml (50 nmol/L)Insufficient: 12-20ng/ml (30-50 nmol/L)Deficient: <12ng/ml…
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