In this issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Paul E. Weigel and Erin Lechner Belfort bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Social Media and Pediatric Mental Health. Social media habits and interactions are of increasing importance in the lives of youth and are increasingly significant for their mental health and treatment. This issue will leverage the current state of scientific literature and the authors’ clinical experience to explore the many ways social media impacts mental health for better and worse, and how pediatricians should evaluate and address them in clinical practice.
Prepare for success on the boards with Nelson’s Pediatric Board Review: Certification and Recertification, 2nd Edition. This highly practical review tool follows the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) general pediatrics content outline and focuses on the topics you will most likely see on the exam. Must-know information is presented in a manner that’s easy to study and remember, and is backed by the renowned Nelson family of references that you trust for current, authoritative information in your field.
Now in full color for the first time, Workbook in Practical Neonatology, 7th Edition, uses a highly effective, case-based approach to provide practical clinical guidance on evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of newborns. World-renowned neonatologist Dr. Richard Polin and new editor Dr. Thomas Hays lead a team of expert contributing authors who offer case studies followed by questions, answers, and explanations in every chapter. You’ll find authoritative guidance on the problems you’re most likely to see in practice, including issues regarding resuscitation, mechanical ventilation, anemia, fluid therapy, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. The 7th Edition has been extensively revised, with new authors, new charts and graphs, and many new cases throughout.
Now in full color for the first time, Klaus and Fanaroff's Care of the High-Risk Neonate, 8th Edition, remains your reference of choice for concise, authoritative guidance in today’s NICU. Top experts offer comprehensive yet easily accessible coverage of recent advances in this challenging field, and include personal and practical editorial comments that are the hallmark of this highly regarded text. This fully revised edition helps you take advantage of recent advances in the NICU that have improved patient care, outcomes, and quality of life, with expanded coverage of genetics and newborn screening, new diagrams and tables, many new contributing authors, and much more.
The unique and award-winning Unofficial Guides series is a collaboration between senior students, junior doctors and specialty experts. This combination of contributors understands what is essential to excel on your course, in exams and in practice – as well as the importance of presenting information in a clear, fun and engaging way. Packed with hints and tips from those in the know, when you are in a hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for an Unofficial Guide. The Unofficial Guide to Paediatrics is unique in that it covers everything you need for your paediatrics course in one place, including core science, examination practice, practical skills, career opportunities and clinical cases. With contributors ranging from leading professors to medical students, teachers, nurses and midwives, this book offers reliable, up to date and practical guidance that you can keep referring to time and time again throughout your career.
In this issue of Clinics in Perinatology, guest editors Drs. Sagori Mukhopadhyay and Karen M. Puopolo bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Perinatal and Neonatal Infections. Top experts review the fundamentals of neonatal infections and discuss the changing landscape of infectious disease and its management. Articles cover disease epidemiology, infection-related issues that have come into focus as neonatal practice evolves, the use of genomics to gain understanding of late-onset sepsis pathogenesis, consideration of circadian biology in infection transmission and acquisition, and more.
In this issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Mary C. Ottolini brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Challenges of Pediatric Practice in Rural America. Nearly one in five children live in rural America, and children and adolescents living in rural communities experience significant health disparities compared to those in urban areas. This issue explores current, relevant topics related to the challenges of providing care to children and adolescents in rural locations.
Building on the legacy of Drs. Suzanne D. Dixon and Martin T. Stein, Dixon and Stein’s Encounters with Children, 5th Edition, offers a unique, how-to approach to understanding the developmental stages of childhood, providing practical strategies for today’s clinicians who interact with children and families. Unlike pathology-focused pediatrics texts, this compact volume examines typical child development and offers expert guidance on childhood stages, developmental challenges, family wellbeing, and social determinants of health. From the neonatal visit and newborn exam through the late adolescent years, this highly regarded reference provides thorough, evidence-based guidance with an emphasis on relationships as central to a child’s wellbeing. Content is aligned with the well-child visit schedule, making it highly relevant to new and experienced clinicians alike. Now under the expert guidance of new editors, Drs. Jenny Radesky and Caroline Kistin, this edition: