This content is machine translated Cardiovascular complications Late effects of oncological diseases Thanks to state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic options, almost all children and adolescents who develop cancer can be cured today. However, the consequences of such hemato-oncological treatment should not be ignored.…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Pediatric Rheumatology Always puncture joints! In treatment-resistant severe cases, a biologic representative of a new class of substances is available. Several evaluations of different forms of therapy came up with exciting results. One study made…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Juvenile Oncology Keeping an eye on the late effects Even if children survive a malignancy, they are still at risk. Late effects resulting from therapy should not be taken lightly.
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated ADHD in adolescence Participation in therapy planning is important In many areas, adolescence is about a transition from decisions made by adults, which must be supported and accepted by the children, to self-responsible decisions by the adolescents, which must…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Inflammatory systemic diseases Juvenile dermatomyositis – Current management recommendations. Early and adequate treatment can have a positive impact on the further course of this rare multisystem disease. This article provides a brief overview of what is known today. Among…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Psychotic disorders The early treatment in children and adolescents Studies have shown that early detection and treatment significantly improves the prognosis of psychotic disorder. Therefore, if psychotic development is suspected, early consultation with specialists is important.
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Pediatric Cardiology 50 years of Fontan operation – “not only good news In functionally univentricular hearts, a Fontan circulation is a palliative surgical therapy with significant long-term complications-a challenge.
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated Radiology Assessment of coronary arteries in children Radiologic imaging in children and adolescents must take into account their individual, age-related physical and psychological concerns. Not always easy.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Vaccination schedule 2019 Vaccinate according to the “magic formula In March 2019, the Federal Office of Public Health plans to publish the new vaccination schedule. Dr. Niederer-Loher from KS St. Gallen gave a first insight at the medical congress in…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Sleep disorders in children and adolescents Psychoeducation is central If adolescents are only able to cope with a low level of stress and have difficulty concentrating, a sleep medical assessment is indicated. Last but not least, good psychoeducation is…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Cancer in young adults Between chair and bench The treatment of adolescents and young adults who develop cancer falls into a “skills gap” between pediatric oncology and adult oncology. Patients are at high risk for late complications. Therefore,…
