Autism Spectrum Disorders: Practical Overview For Pediatricians, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics

by Dilip R Patel
Autism Spectrum Disorders: Practical Overview For Pediatricians, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics
Author: Dilip R Patel
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2012-02-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 145574302X
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The Guest Editors have assembled expert authors to cover the full clinical span of the topic autism and autism spectrum disorders. An historical perspective of the evolution of the disorder opens the issue. Next, comprehensive coverage is given to an article on the definitions, diagnostic criteria, and clinical features of autism spectrum disorders. Other articles in the issue cover the relevant topics like epidemiology, genetic syndromes and genetic testing, early diagnosis and diagnostic evaluation, and neuroimaging and neurochemistry of autism. Authors also present information on tsocial skills for the autistic child, behavioral interventions, and transitioning the autistic child into adulthood, to name a few. This issue should be very well received by pediatricians.

Urology for the Pediatrician, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics

by Pasquale Casle
Urology for the Pediatrician, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics
Author: Pasquale Casle
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2012-08-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1455744263
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The articles in this issue update important topics in pediatric urology, but also address some of the more controversial clinical topics. Those topics included in this issue are Prenatal Ultrasound and Urological Anomalies, Spina Bifida and Neurogenic Bladder, Inguinal and Genital Anomalies, Voiding Dysfunction, Vesicoureteral Reflux, Hydronephrosis, Urolithiasis in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) work up, Advances in Surgical Pediatric Urological Armamentarium, Pediatric Urologic Oncology, Pediatric Urological Emergencies, and Circumcision Controversies.

Children, Adolescents, and the Media, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics

by Victor C. Strasburger
Children, Adolescents, and the Media, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics
Author: Victor C. Strasburger
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2012-08-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1455746827
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Dr. Strasburger addresses a popular topic in mainstream media: What are the effects of the multitude of media that are available to our children and adolescents? His well-published authors try to answser this question with articles devoted to thefollowng topics: Health Effects of Media on Children and Adolescents; What Every Pediatrician Needs to Know About Social Networking Sites; Should Babies Be Watching TV and Videos?; Internet Bullying; Creative and Prosocial Uses of Media; Videogames: Good or Bad?; The New Threat of Digital Advertising; Does Media Use Cause Obesity?; Media in the Classroom; Eating Disorders and the Media; and Setting Up an Adolescent Health Website.

Pediatric Rheumatology, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics

by Ronald M. Laxer
Pediatric Rheumatology, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics
Author: Ronald M. Laxer
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2012-04-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1455744255
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The Guest Editors have assembled international experts in rheumatology to present an update to pediatricians. The basics are covered, including an article on the principles of inflammation in the child and one on the approach to the child with joint inflammation. From there, specifics are presented in the following articles: Laboratory Testing in Rheumatology; Rheumatologic Emergencies in newborns, children and adolescents; Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis; Macrophage Activation Syndrome; Systemic Lupus Erythematosus; Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies in Childhood; Scleroderma; Vasculitis; Kawasaki disease; Autoinflammatory diseases; Approach to the patient with non-inflammatory musculoskeletal pain; and Immune deficiency diseases with rheumatic manifestations.

Arousal in Neurological and Psychiatric Diseases

by Edgar Garcia-Rill
Arousal in Neurological and Psychiatric Diseases
Author: Edgar Garcia-Rill
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2019-06-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0128179937
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Arousal in Neurological and Psychiatric Diseases focuses on the dysregulation of arousal found in many neurological and psychiatric disorders. Chapters describe the physiology of each process, how it presents in each disorder, and the most appropriate treatment(s). The book also imparts the understanding of the RAS as a system that not only modulates waking, but also survival mechanisms, such as fight vs. flight responses and other reflexes. This book helps neuroscientists, sleep researchers, neurologists and psychiatrists understand the basic mechanisms that modulate arousal in health and disease. In addition, it promotes therapies that can alter the severity and manifestation of multiple disorders. - Provides a comprehensive overview of the basic mechanisms behind dysregulation of arousal in neurological and psychiatric disorders - Describes, in detail, the function of the Reticular Activating System with respect to higher functions, motor control and the intertwining of arousal and motor disorders - Covers multiple neurological disorders, including epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and autism

Psychiatric Care in Primary Care Practice, An Issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice

by Janet R. Albers
Psychiatric Care in Primary Care Practice, An Issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice
Author: Janet R. Albers
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2016-07-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323446310
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This issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, guest edited by Dr. Janet Albers, is devoted to Psychiatric Care in Primary Care Practice. Articles in this issue include: Integrating Behavioral Health in the Medical Home Model – The Role of the Interdisciplinary Team; Behavioral Health in Prevention and Chronic Illness Management – Motivational Interviewing; Childhood Sexual Abuse and Mental Health Screening in Primary Care; Autism Spectrum/Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Pearls in Working with Patients Diagnosed with Personality Disorders; Psychopharmacology in Primary Care Settings; Depression: Screening, Diagnosis, Treatment Across Populations; Anxiety Disorders in Primary Care; Bipolar Disorder; Eating Disorders; Substance Abuse Screening and Treatment; Pain Medication Seeking Behavior; Psychiatric Emergencies; and Physician Wellness Across the Professional Continuum.

Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

by Robert G. Voigt
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Author: Robert G. Voigt
Publisher:
Total Pages: 590
Release: 2011
Genre: Child development
ISBN: 9781581106862
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All-new clinical resource for managing children with developmental and behavioral concerns. Developed by leading experts in developmental and behavioral pediatrics, the all-new AAP Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics gives one place to turn for expert recommendations to deliver, coordinate, and/or monitor quality developmental/behavioral care within the medical home. The one resource with all the essentials for pediatric primary care providers. Evaluation and care initiation: Interviewing and counseling, Surveillance and screening, Psychoeducational testing, Neurodevelopment.

Integrated Behavioral Health in Pediatric Practice, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America, E-Book

by Roger W. Apple
Integrated Behavioral Health in Pediatric Practice, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America, E-Book
Author: Roger W. Apple
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2021-06-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 032383597X
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In this issue of Pediatric Clinics, Guest Editors Roger W. Apple, Cheryl A. Dickson, and Maria Demma Cabral bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Integrated Behavioral Health in Pediatric Practice. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as the need for IBH in pediatric primary care, IBH in pediatric residency clinics, the past and current role of pediatric psychologists in IBH within medical subspecialties, and more. - Provides concise and comprehensive coverage of the issues physicians face every day. - Presents the latest information on a timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. - Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics including definitions and contexts; history of pediatrics and the development of IBH; common behavioral concerns; BHC roles and responsibilities; and more.

Vulnerable Children in the United States, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America

by Steven Kairys
Vulnerable Children in the United States, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America
Author: Steven Kairys
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2020-03-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323733530
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Together with Consulting Editor Dr. Bonita Stanton, Drs. Steven Kairys and Arturo Brito have put together a comprehensive issue that addresses Vulnerable Children in the United States. Expert authors have contributed clinical review articles on the following topics: Adverse Childhood Experiences and Outcomes; Abuse and Neglect/Foster Care/Family Violence; Homelessness/Street/Children/Undocumented/Community Violence; 20 Questions (and Answers) About Media Violence and Cyberbullying; Autism as a Representative of Disability; Addiction including Tobacco and Drugs in Children; Food Insecurity and the Impact on Child Health; Guns and School Violence; The Vulnerability of Children; The Vulnerability of LGBTQ Children; Implicit Bias Impact on Children; Supporting Immigrant Children and Youth: What Pediatricians Can Do; and Human Trafficking. Readers will come away with the information they need to improve outcomes in vulnerable pediatric patients.