Neuromuscular Disorders: Muscular Dystrophies and Congenital Myopathies Neil R. Friedman Childhood myopathies are a heterogeneous group of disorders primarily affecting skeletal muscles. They must be differentiated from primary neuropathic processes…
Nonepileptic Paroxysmal Disorders in Children Ajay Gupta Bruce H. Cohen, Elaine Wyllie APPROACH TO CHILDREN WITH PAROXYSMAL EVENTS A variety of disorders in children present as paroxysmal events that may…
Epilepsy and Anticonvulsant Therapy Deepak K. Lachhwani Elaine Wyllie Epilepsy is a common disorder, affecting approximately 2% of the U.S. population. For every patient, two types of diagnosis are important:…
Board Simulation: Allergy and Immunology Nicola M. Vogel QUESTIONS 1. An 8-year-old girl has asthma and atopic dermatitis and documented skin test positive hypersensitivity to tree pollen and dust mites….
Board Simulation: Airway and Pulmonary Disorders Samiya Razvi QUESTIONS 1. An infant is born at 32 weeks gestation by cesarean section to a 19-year-old primigravida mother who had no antenatal…
Allergic Disorders Alton L. Melton Jr. Allergic diseases affect approximately 20% to 30% of the pediatric population in the United States and are responsible for 15% to 25% of physician…
Board Simulation: Cardiology Daniel J. Murphy Jr. QUESTIONS Case 1 While performing ultrasonography on a 31-week fetus, an obstetrician notes that the heart rate ranges from 62 to 66 beats/minute….
Disorders of Cardiac Rate and Rhythm Richard Sterba An evaluation of abnormalities in the cardiac rate or rhythm may be initiated during a patient interview, auscultation of the heart, or…
Acquired Heart Disease Daniel J. Murphy Jr. INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS Infective endocarditis remains a serious illness in children. Causative bacteria include: Viridans streptococci (40%) Staphylococcus aureus (30%) Staphylococcus epidermidis (5%) Fungal…
