Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus Carol Green-Hernandez PhD, FNP-C Pavel Fort MD INTRODUCTION Diabetes in childhood is a devastating diagnosis for the patient and family, and carries the potential for an altered quality…
Enuresis and Encopresis
Enuresis and Encopresis William J. Discipio PhD INTRODUCTION The current state of scientific knowledge about childhood dysfunctions or delays in bladder and bowel training suggests that good standards of pediatric…
Chronic Urinary Problems
Chronic Urinary Problems Ann P. Guillot MD Ida J. McNamara BSN, RN Chronic Urinary Problems INTRODUCTION Problems with the genitourinary tract often present in the course of childhood. These range…
Chronic Orthopedic Problems
Chronic Orthopedic Problems Keith P. Mankin MD Orthopedic Disorders INTRODUCTION Orthopedic disorders may be developmental and may lead to longstanding problems involving growth and normal physical activity. As with acute…
Chronic Endocrine Disorders
Chronic Endocrine Disorders Mary Beth Damore MD Chronic Endocrine Disorders INTRODUCTION Chronic endocrine problems run the gamut from mild to severe in the pediatric setting. The long-term implications of an…
Chronic Gastrointestinal Disorders
Chronic Gastrointestinal Disorders Harvey W. Aiges MD Chronic Gastrointestinal Disorders INTRODUCTION Chronic gastrointestinal complaints are a significant part of primary care pediatrics. Abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, reflux, and emesis are…
Chronic Dermatology Problems
Chronic Dermatology Problems Goldie Gianoulis-Alissandratos MS, FNP Rose Cassidy RN, MS, FNP Chronic Dermatology Problems INTRODUCTION The role of the primary care provider in the diagnosis and treatment of dermatologic…
Congenital Heart Disease and the Partially Repaired Heart
Congenital Heart Disease and the Partially Repaired Heart Caroline Tassey MS, CPNP INTRODUCTION Care of the child with heart disease can be a challenge for the primary care provider. The…
Chronic Pulmonary Disease
Chronic Pulmonary Disease Suzette Gjonaj MD Carol Green-Hernandez PHD, FNP-C Daniel Z. Aronzon MD, FAAP Jean Lavelle RN, MSN, FNP Mardhie E. Coleman RN, PhD(c) Hendrika J. Maltby RN, PhD,…
Chronic Allergies
Chronic Allergies Pradeep Sharma MD Allergic Diseases INTRODUCTION Allergic diseases, which include allergic rhinitis, bronchial asthma, anaphylaxis, and atopic dermatitis, are among the leading causes of office visits to the…
