This video explains Kawasaki disease, a rare vasculitis causing inflammation of blood vessels. It covers the three phases: acute (high fever, red eyes, lips, palms, soles), subacute (peeling…
This video provides a comprehensive overview of pediatric asthma, focusing on how to approach a wheezing child. It differentiates between stridor and wheezing, explaining their causes and characteristics…
The learning deficits of mice with trisomy 21 appear to have been prevented with a peptide combination, investigators reported from the National Institute of Child Health and Human…
This video discusses current research on thimerosal-containing vaccines and the prevalence of autism and autistic-spectrum disorders. References and Resources Chez MG, Chin K, Hung PC. Immunizations, immunology, and…
Hema Raj Truckenbrod, OTRL/L, Clinical Director, PediaSource Therapy Specialists, Chicago IL, discusses sensory integration. References and Resources Kayser C, Petkov CI, Logothetis NK. Visual Modulation of Neurons in…
CDC advisers have recommended that for children ages 2 to 10 at risk for invasive meningococcal disease, the quadrivalent conjugate vaccine Menactra is preferable to the polysaccharide vaccine…
The study explains how a multidisciplinary working group was formed to apply consensus terminology and diagnostic criteria for disorders presenting with diffuse lung disease in infancy. References and…
The objective of this study was to assess the effect of ibuprofen therapy on FEV1 decline in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis, using observational data from the…
Russell W. Steele, MD, Division Head, Pediatric Infectious Disease, Ochsner Children’s Health Center, discusses the latest preventive interventions for adults and children through the use of vaccines. References…
This video discusses updated guidelines for the use of FLUMIST in children. References and Resources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The Nasal-Spray Flu Vaccine (Live Attenuated Influenza…
Russell W. Steele, MD, Division Head, Pediatric Infectious Disease, Ochsner Children’s Health Center, discusses diagnosis and treatment options for acute otitis media. References and Resources Diagnosis and Management…
The FDA expands age range to younger population for use of bacterial meningitis vaccine. References and Resources FDA Expands Age Range for Use of Bacterial Meningitis Vaccine Click…
