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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. 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. 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 o...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. 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.Feeding disorders are diagnosed when the inf...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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Childhood bereavementDeath is a concept that is difficult for a child to understand. Grieving adults are often confused and unsure how to respond supportively. 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 previous...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.Clostridium botulinum is a spore-forming organism that is common in nature. The spores may be foun...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.Myelomeningocele is one of the most common birth defects of the central nervous system. 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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Staying Up Late Can Lead to Teen Depression
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Talking With Your Baby Could Help Language Development
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California May Suspend State Health Coverage for Children
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Non-Immunized Children Are Still At High Risk
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Arguing Parents Can Damage a Child's Mental Health
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Placenta Has More Stem Cells Than the Cord
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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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Autism May Be Reversible
A small study suggests autism may be reversible in some kids.
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Childhood Diseases are On the Rise
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Stickers Remind Parents Not to Forget the Kids
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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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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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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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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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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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