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…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated ADHD Possibilities and limits of drug therapy Methylphenidate is an effective and safe agent in the treatment of ADHD. However, treatment should always be provided as part of a multimodal treatment plan.
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Fever treatment Fever in children – often associated with concern and uncertainty Fever is a common symptom in children and is usually not a cause for concern if the general condition is otherwise good. As the most important goal, the cause of…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Deformities of the skin Streaky pigmentary shifts – zebra of dermatology? The pigment mosaics present clinically in the form of specific patterns, which usually correspond to a cutaneous mosaic prototype. The cause is multiple mutations and genetic aberrations, some of which…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Sport in the growing age A child is not a miniature adult Whether structured, organized and performance-oriented sport is a positive thing already in childhood is today judged very controversially (keyword: early specialization vs. general training). The fact is that in many…
