This content is machine translated Organ dysfunction Childhood sepsis – early detection is everything Sepsis is defined as life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated immune response to infection. Early detection is of key prognostic importance in childhood. It is crucial to recognize nonspecific…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Viral infections in childhood Seasonal influenza Influenza virus infection is a highly contagious disease that is transmitted through the air. It usually causes an acute febrile illness with general symptoms of varying severity, but is primarily…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Pediatric Traumatology Growth disorders after fractures in childhood Stimulative growth disturbances occur after any meta-diaphyseal fracture in childhood. They usually result in increased length growth and can last up to two years. Inhibitory growth disorders are more common…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Childhood cancer Progress made in recent years does not reach everyone Early death after childhood cancer diagnosis remains a challenge. Infants, ethnic minorities, and the socioeconomically worse off are at higher risk for early death. The reasons for this need to…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Specific medication and substance use problems Substance abuse is a major problem in patients with ADHD. A large American study is looking at whether there is an association between pharmacological ADHD treatment and substance use problems…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Prevention project “Insanely Human”: Learning to Listen to Yourself The pioneer program was initiated by the Meiringen Private Clinic and is scheduled to run for several years. “Insanely Human” is part of Curriculum 21, and the workshops are oriented…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Viral exanthema Selected viral exanthema in childhood. Distinct exanthem disorders occur, especially in childhood, and their etiology is unknown. The most common cause of exanthema is viral infections. The focus is on herpes viruses, enteroviruses and parvovirus…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Empirical values and regulatory provisions Children dosages of herbal medicines Dosages in pediatrics pose a great challenge to pediatric physicians because in many cases no binding data are available. This is also the case in phytotherapy, because binding data can…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Tic disorders in childhood and adolescence Psychoeducation alone can help many Tic disorders are common chronic conditions of childhood. The course is favorable in most cases. Psychoeducation leads to significant relief. Treatment is indicated for more severe tics or noticeable psychosocial…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Autism spectrum disorders in childhood and adolescence. Role of primary care physicians and pediatricians in early intervention. Family physicians and pediatricians have a central role in the early identification of the autism spectrum. You must refer children with clearly suspected autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This is because…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Atopic eczema Is prophylaxis possible? Prophylactic skin care from birth appears to be the most effective prophylactic measure for atopic eczema in at-risk infants. Breastfeeding, even if not exclusively, in the first 4-6 months has…
