Paediatric medicine Books

A "comic strip conversation" is a conversation between two or more people that incorporates the use of simple drawings. These drawings illustrate the dynamics of communication, providing support to individuals who struggle with the quick exchange of...

This is a book that every parent, grandparent, family member, social worker, childcare provider and educator must have. It presents, reviews and discusses the serious dark side of pediatrics, children and adolescents with psychiatric and mental health...

Essays On The Diseases Of Children, With Cases And Dissection: Essay 2 (1802) is a medical book written by John Cheyne. The book is a collection of essays that focus on various diseases that affect children. The author provides detailed descriptions of...

The book titled ""Diet of Infants and Young Children"" was written by John Coleman Morgan and was published in 1882. The book is a comprehensive guide on the nutritional requirements and dietary needs of infants and young children. It covers topics such...

Originally published in 1974, and written by paediatricians, social workers, nurses and a parent who cared for her dying child, this book is concerned with pinpointing the problems which exist for parents and those involved in the care of sick children,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

Osteosarcoma in Adolescents and Young Adults: New Developments and Controversies is the fifth volume in the series `Cancer Treatment, and Research' devoted to pediatric oncology. Like its immediate predecessor, Hodgkin's...

This collection of practical Case reports provides a concise guide to managing a wide spectrum of orthopaedic conditions in children. Strategies for determining an optimum management approach to follow in any given situation are provided, and are...

As an essential guide to paediatric haematology, this concise text offers a quick and reliable source of practical information for clinicians. Covering all blood disorders in children, the contents are structured to include all the major disease groups...

The first text on the subject to focus specifically on the pediatric population, this comprehensive reference collects best practices in the prevention, recognition, diagnosis, and management of complications affecting the head and neck, ear, nose, and...

In the care of pediatric patients, infectious diseases comprise over 50% of the clinical diagnoses. For this reason, it is essential to have a basic understanding of infectious processes and to keep abreast of new developments in the field. This...

This guide provides healthcare students and professionals with a foundational background on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) - traumatic early life experiences, which can have a profound impact on health in later life.ACEs can include being a victim...

Sexual mutilation is a global problem that affects 15. 3 million children and young adults annually. In terms of gender, 13. 3 million boys and 2 million girls are involuntarily subjected to sexual mutilation every year. While...

Successful Prevention Programs for Children and Adolescents presents a wide variety of exemplary programs addressing behavioral and social problems, school failure, drug use, injuries, child abuse, physical health, and other...

Pediatric Oncology is a specialized branch of medical science that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in children and adolescents. This subchapter aims to introduce students to the world of pediatric oncology, shedding light on the unique...

As students pursuing a career in ophthalmology, it is crucial to recognize the significance of pediatric vision care. The early years of a child's life are critical for visual development and any potential vision problems must be detected and addressed...

Disorders of neuronal migration can cause learning disability, autism, and epilepsy. Many are genetically determined and need precise diagnosis to provide genetic counselling. This book will help the clinician to acquire insight as well as proficiency in...

This book is the first authoritative synthesis of the role of vitamin treatments in children with neurological disorders. It covers all the conditions seen in paediatric neurology that are treatable by vitamin supplementation. Chapters cover biotinidase...

This volume presents current research and accepted good practice in the field of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems. The authors give detailed information on the neurology of speech and language, and offer guidelines for the...

Sleep disturbance is extremely common in the various disorders of development, be they physical or psychological in nature. It adds significantly to the burden of care but is a neglected topic and there is no single source of information to guide...

This is a new specialist reference on the most common physical disability - the cerebral palsies. It reviews published data on trends, presents thinking on causal pathways in the cerebral palsies suggesting means of prevention, and reviews management...

Peripheral neuropathies are diseases which affect the neuromuscular apparatus between the muscles or sensory receptors and connections in the spinal cord and the brain. They affect approximately 20-30% of children attending neuromuscular clinics...

A great deal is now known about neurofibromatosis type 1, particularly as a result of the identification of its causative gene by positional cloning. Effective treatments for its resulting cosmetic disfigurement, impaired cognitive performance and even...

This volume explores certain problems typical to disabled children in the context of normal feeding development in infants and covers a wide variety of complications that may result. The authors describe the clinical and nutritional assessment and the...

It is often difficult to decide whether a preschool child who does not communicate effectively has a developmental disorder limited to language, has behaviours that indicate autism with or without mental deficiency, or across-the-board mental deficiency...

Increasing interest over recent years in the study of the influences of environment and genetic factors on behavioural disorder has come from a wide range of disciplines. These studies have subsequently been focused through the foundation of the Society...

Henry Pickering Bowditch provides a detailed exploration of the physical and psychological development of children, drawing on the latest research. This valuable reference work is suitable for medical professionals and parents alike.This work has been...

This comprehensive guide to pediatric medicine covers everything from child development and common illnesses to technical medical procedures. Perfect for parents, caregivers, and medical professionals alike, this book provides a thorough understanding of...

The purpose of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Advances in Pediatric Oncology for the Cancer Treatment and Research Series is to provide an up-to-date summary of how recent advances in cancer research are being applied to the care...

The Physical Growth Of Children From Birth To Maturity: University Of Iowa Studies In Child Welfare (1920) is a comprehensive study conducted by Bird T. Baldwin that explores the physical development of children from birth to adulthood. The book is based...

In the recent literature, the most influential case study books in neuropsychology are in the adult realm. Pediatric neuropsychology is a rapidly developing field with increasingly greater influence in the assessment, diagnosis, early identification, and...

Millions of people participate in sporting activities every day, from the daily runner to the three-times-a-week "gym rat," to members of myriad sports teams. Sports injuries are among the most commonly presenting issues in...

For many years, anxiety and phobie disorders ofchildhoodand adolescence were ignored by clinicians and researchers alike. They were viewed as largely benign, as problems that were relatively mild, age-specific, and transitory...

Challenges for the next decade as the subtitle ofa book is a statement ofambition. In the present time we have to be ambitious as scientists, clinicians, and teachers. Without ambition we would not be able to confront the...

This practical book describes the latest collaborative clinical work, research, and teaching between psychologists and pediatricians in medical settings during the 1990s. The author and his colleagues thoroughly detail the...

Inspired by the work of Herbert C. Quay, this book builds on recent theory and research to explore the psychopathology of child and adolescent disruptive behavior disorders. The wide-ranging chapters cover oppositional...

This first-of-its-kind volume describes the cognitive and educational characteristics of people with autism. Leading experts in the field contribute papers to this book, explaining intervention techniques and strategies...

Division TEACCH, a statewide program in North Carolina, serves people with autism and their families through the School of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. TEACCH was one of the first, and remains...

The textbook English in Paediatrics is designed for mothers and carers as well as medical students, paediatric nurses and paediatricians who wish to live, study and/or work in English¬-speaking countries or need to study original English texts. The...

A comprehensive and authoritative study of the major diseases affecting children, from infancy to adolescence, based on actual case histories and clinical observations. The author, a noted pediatrician and educator, provides detailed and practical...

As one of the pioneering works in the field of pediatrics, this book is a must-read for parents, caregivers, and medical professionals alike. Covering everything from common colds to more serious illnesses, it provides practical advice and compassionate...

Dewees provides a comprehensive guide to the physical and medical treatment of children. The book covers a range of topics, including the growth and development of children, common childhood illnesses, and treatments for these illnesses. This book is a...

In this pioneering work, Dr. Ethel C. Dunham provides a comprehensive guide to the care and treatment of premature infants, drawing on her extensive experience as a pediatrician and neonatologist. From the physiology of prematurity to the latest...

A comprehensive textbook of pediatrics, covering the latest medical knowledge and techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of children's diseases.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base...

The management and medical treatment of children in India is a topic of vital importance, and this book addresses it comprehensively. Four authors share their expertise, covering topics ranging from child nutrition and health to childhood diseases and...

In children, the central nervous system tumors complished through advances in the three main are exceeded in incidence only by leukemia and antineoplastic therapeutic modalities-surgery, are more common than any of the other...