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Poisoning first aid (2 Images)
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Poisoning is caused by swallowing, injecting, breathing in, or otherwise being exposed to a harmful substance. Most poisonings occur by accident. Immediate first aid is very important in a poisoning emergency. The first aid you give before getting medical help can save a person's life. Reviewer: Jacob L. Heller, MD, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, Clinic. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. Date: 01/08/2009
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CPR - infant
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CPR is a lifesaving procedure that is performed when an infant's breathing or heartbeat has stopped, as in cases of drowning, suffocation, choking, or injuries. CPR is a combination of: Rescue breathing, which provides oxygen to the infant's lungs; Chest compressions, which keep the infant's blood circulating. Permanent brain damage or death can occur within minutes if an infant's blood flow stops. Therefore, you must continue these procedures until the infant's heartbeat and breathing return, or trained medical help arrives. Reviewer: Jacob L. Heller, MD, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, Clinic. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 10/06/2008
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Temper tantrums
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Temper tantrums are disruptive or undesirable behaviors or emotional outbursts displayed in response to unmet needs or desires. They may also refer to an inability to control emotions due to frustration or difficulty expressing a particular need or desire. Reviewer: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 10/23/2007
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Thumbsucking (1 Image)
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Thumbsucking is the process of sucking on the thumb for oral pleasure. It is a normal activity that peaks around age 1 and 2. However, if thumbsucking continues past age 4 - 5, dental problems may develop. Thumbsucking is most common when the child is hungry or tired. Some parents are concerned by thumbsucking and may even try to restrain the infant or child. In most cases this is not necessary. Most children stop thumbsucking on their own. When older children continue to suck their thumbs, it could mean they are bored, anxiety, or have emotional problems such as depression. Seek advice from your pediatrician if you are concerned. There is no definitive treatment for persistent thumbsucking, but there are several options you can try: Praise the child for not sucking the thumb; Use a thumb guard, if your pediatrician recommends one; Place a bitter substance on the thumb, but be careful NOT to use something that may be poisonous to a small child; Create a contract with the child, making a mutual agreement with goals and rewards; Use dental appliances as recommended by your health care provider (if the childs teeth and mouth are affected. Reviewer: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. Date: 03/14/2009
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Feeding disorder of infancy and early childhood
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A feeding disorder of infancy or early childhood is the failure of a young child to obtain adequate nutrition, which is reflected by weight loss or a failure to gain weight appropriately for development. See also: Poor feeding in infants Reviewer: Deirdre O?Reilly, MD, MPH, Neonatologist, Division of Newborn Medicine, Children?s Hospital Boston and Instructor in Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. Review Provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.Date: 10/11/2007
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Discussing death with children (1 Image)
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Death is a concept that is difficult for a child to understand. Grieving adults are often confused and unsure how to respond supportively. Most children require many explanations and have many questions regarding death. "What happens when people die?" and "Where do they go?" are among the most common. Discussing death is extremely difficult for many adults. It requires recognition that death is a natural process for all people. Children may have problems visualizing death. They may develop fears about what happens after death, what death feels like, or what would happen to them if their parents died. Parents should attempt to openly discuss death with their children if they ask about it or if the situation requires. Death should be discussed honestly and in language that children can understand at their stage of development. A child's concept of death varies with age, and this must be taken into consideration. Age 0 - 2 years: Sees death as separation or abandonment; Has no cognitive understanding of death; Feels despair from disruption of caretaking. Age 2 - 6 years: Often believes that death is reversible, temporary; May perceive death as a punishment; Engages in magical thinking that wishes come true - may feel guilt for negative feelings toward the person who died, and think that was the cause of death. Age 6 - 11 years: Shows gradual understanding of irreversibility and finality of death; Demonstrates concrete reasoning with ability to comprehend cause and effect relationship. Age 11 years or older: Understands that death is irreversible, universal, and inevitable; Has abstract and philosophical thinking. Family members should know that showing feelings such as shock, disbelief, guilt, sadness, and anger are not only normal, but helpful. Sharing these feelings and memories of the person who died reduces the child's sense of isolation. Children need lots of reassurance that they will be loved and cared for by a consistent adult. They also must be assured that they did not cause the death, nor could they have prevented it. Grief is a process that unfolds over time. The initial shock and denial may change into sadness and anger that can last from weeks to months. Some children seem to show no emotional response to death, which can be disconcerting to family members. Some normal behaviors include: Shock; Crying; Sadness; Anger; Guilt; Increased clinging; Disobedience; Lack of interest in school; Sleep difficulties; Decreased appetite; Temporary regression to more childish behavior; Physical complaints. Signs of a problem or disorder include: Long-term denial; Repeated crying spells; Disabling depression; Suicidal thoughts; Persistent anger; Persistent unhappiness; Social withdrawal; Severe separation anxiety; Delinquency or promiscuity; Decline in school performance; Persistent sleep problems; Eating disorders; Long-term avoidance of feelings. Take your child to a doctor, mental health specialist, or clergyperson if any of these signs appear or persist. RECOMMENDED BOOKS ABOUT BEREAVEMENT Accident by Carol Carrick (ages 6 - 8; Beat the Turtle Drum by Constance C. Greene (ages 10 - 14; The Dead Bird by Margaret Wise-Brown (ages 3 - 5; The Magic Moth by Virginia Lee (ages 10 - 12; A Taste of Blackberries by Doris B. Smith (ages 8 - 9; When Dinosaurs Die: A Guide to Understanding Death by Laurene Krasny Brown and Marc Brown (ages 4 - 8. GUIDELINES FOR CAREGIVERS How Do We Tell The Children? A Step-by-Step Guide for Helping Children Cope When Someone Dies by Dan Schaefer, Christine Lyons, and David Peretz; Lifetimes: The Beautiful Way to Explain Death to Children by Bryan Mellonie and Robert Ingpen; Straight Talk About Death With Teenagers by Earl A. Grollman. RELATED TOPICS Death among children and adolescents; Fetal death; SIDS. Reviewer: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 05/12/2009
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Childhood disintegrative disorder (1 Image)
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Childhood disintegrative disorder is a condition occurring in 3- and 4-year-olds who have developed normally to age 2. Over several months, a child with this disorder will deteriorate in intellectual, social, and language functioning from previously normal behavior. Reviewer: Benjamin W. Van Voorhees, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.Date: 06/13/2006
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Infant botulism
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Infant botulism is a potentially life-threatening disease in which the bacteria Clostridium botulinum grows within the baby's gastrointestinal tract. Reviewer: Deirdre O?Reilly, MD, MPH, Neonatologist, Division of Newborn Medicine, Children?s Hospital Boston and Instructor in Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. Review Provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.Date: 10/08/2007
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Myelomeningocele (2 Images)
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Myelomeningocele is a birth defect in which the backbone and spinal canal do not close before birth. The condition is a type of spina bifida. Reviewer: A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Greg Juhn, MTPW, David R. Eltz. Previously reviewed by Deirdre O?Reilly, MD, MPH, Neonatologist, Division of Newborn Medicine, Children?s Hospital Boston and Instructor in Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. Review Provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (10/11/2007).Date: 12/12/2008
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A Study Could Shed Light on the Cause of Autism
Researchers hope recruiting pregnant women for a large study will shed some light on the cause of autism.
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Preemie Survival Has Gone Up
The survival rates of premature infants have gone up.
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Doctors Remove a Pencil Lodged in a Toddler's Mouth
A family in Meridian, Idaho is relieved after doctors successfully removed a six inch pencil that got lodged in their 18-month old son's mouth.
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Parents Work Together to Create a Support Center for Autism
Many parents living in the Lehigh Valley found the resources and services for autistic children in the area lacking and those that were available hard to f...
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Mothers Who Give Birth Later in Life Increase the Risk of Having...
Children who are the first born, or have older mothers, have an increased risk for autism.
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Staying Up Late Can Lead to Teen Depression
Teens who don't have a bedtime are more likely to be depressed and have suicidal thoughts.
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Talking With Your Baby Could Help Language Development
Two-sided conversations with young children is key in building language skills.
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California May Suspend State Health Coverage for Children
California may yank medical coverage for children with unemployed parents.
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Non-Immunized Children Are Still At High Risk
Children whose parents choose not to give them immunization have a greater risk of developing whooping cough.
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Thousands of Children Are Injured Annually by Television Tip-Ove...
Nearly 15,000 children are sent to the ER each year for injuries caused by TV and furniture tip-overs.
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Autism Could be Connected to a Region of the Brain
A region of the brain responsible for processing faces and emotions is enlarged in kids with autism.
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Young Boys Swallow Magnets
Swallowed magnets are dangerous and require surgery to remove.
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Make a Wish Foundation
She is a survivor -- making it through five organ transplants -- and a series of life-threatening medical ailments. Now -- she's a superstar.
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A Diet for Autistic Children Can Help Them Feel Good
There are lots of therapies and strategies that can improve the abilities and overall well-being of autistic children.
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MP3 Player Volumes Are Causing Teenagers to Lose Their Hearing
Doctors are urging MP3 manufacturers to lower the volume before teenagers lose their hearing.
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Arguing Parents Can Damage a Child's Mental Health
Children whose parents argue violently are more likely to experience mental health issues of their own when they grow up.
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Placenta Has More Stem Cells Than the Cord
Past studies have shown stem cells taken from umbilical cord blood can be used to treat various diseases.
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Athletes Row Hundreds of Miles to Raise Money for Autism
Several men row 1500 miles to raise money for autism research.
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Childhood Obesity Could Make Kids Prone to Food Allergies
Children who are overweight may be more prone to food allergies.
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Autism May Be Reversible
A small study suggests autism may be reversible in some kids.
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Starting With the Less Painful Shots Helps Babies Cope
A study finds babies tend to tolerate their immunizations a little better when they get the less painful shot first.
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Childhood Diseases are On the Rise
Dr. Nancy Snyderman (NBC Today Show) speaks with Meredith Vieira about childhood illnesses being on the the rise as parents refuse vaccines for their child...
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Stickers Remind Parents Not to Forget the Kids
There are simple, effective ways to keep parents from forgetting their children in the car.
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BPA Safety
The FDA says it will reconsider a decision that Bisphenoal A, a chemical used to harden plastics, was safe at levels found currently in products such as ba...
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ADHD Medication Helps Kids in School
A new study suggests children who take medication for ADHD may do better in school than unmedicated kids with the condition.
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Some Teens Think They'll Die Young
A survey of teenagers finds they engage in risky behaviors because they think they'll probably die young.
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15,000 Kids are Injured Every Year By Furniture Tip-Overs
Each year in the US, almost 15-thousand children are treated in hospital emergency departments for injuries related to furniture tip overs.
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Outsourcing Parent
From potty training, to treating a kid for lice... Even in tough economic times, outsourcing that dirty work of parenthood is becoming much more common.
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Healthy Habits for Children Could Lead to Long-Term Health
Implementing healthy habits early in childhood is imperative to long-term health.
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Kids Exercise
A new study explores the cardiovascular benefits of exercise children.
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Obese Children Already Have Dangerous Artery Damage
Young people who are obese or have type-2 diabetes are already showing signs of artery damage- paving the way for heart attacks and stroke later in life.
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Healthcare Costs for Childhood Depression in 2006 Were in the Bi...
Treating mental disorders such as depression in children cost more than any other childhood ailment in 2006-- with a price tag of nearly $9 billion.
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Children May Be Underestimating Their Obesity
Kids' impressions of their own body image be skewed, as a new study shows overweight children tend to under-estimate their weight.
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Parents wait in long lines for vaccine
WIVB-TV Buffalo | 1 hour ago
... their kids safe from the H1N1 virus. It's a line at parents don't mind standing in Saturday at Century Airport Pediatrics in Cheektowaga. David Bagne explained, "I've got a three and a five year old and I don't want to see them getting sick. If it ...
Vitamin D Status and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in the United States Adolescent Population
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Ballard families line up for H1N1 vaccine
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... waiting since 5:30 a.m., sitting in folding chairs and clutching cups of coffee in the chilly weather. Ballard Pediatrics' drop-in clinic was for patients only and kids 6 months to 35 months. For more information about H1N1 availability elsewhere, ...