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Urinary Tract Infection Diagnosis and Management
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common infections of childhood that may affect any part of the urinary tract, from the urethra to the kidneys. The following guidance will focus on uncomplicated UTIs in otherwise healthy children.
Urinary Tract Infection: Prevention
This Helping Hand™ discusses how to prevent a urinary tract infection (UTI). I also includes special information for children born female.
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Abdominal Pain
Functional abdominal pain is a common problem that interferes with a child’s daily life. Some red flags to look for include weight loss, vomiting, lack of energy and bloody diarrhea. A physician can perform tests to determine the cause of abdominal pain. Treatment plans vary depending on the cause.
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Jaundice in Children
Jaundice is a common condition in newborns that occurs when a yellow pigment (bilirubin) cannot be removed from the body fast enough and levels in the blood become too high. The buildup of bilirubin causes the skin and the white part of the eyes to appear yellow. Most cases clear without treatment.
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Alexander Weymann
Alexander Weymann, MD, a pediatric gastroenterologist and hepatologist, is the director of the Liver Center, and medical director of Liver Transplantation at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. An assistant professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Dr. Weymann is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in Pediatric Gastroenterology, as well as Pediatric Transplant Hepatology.
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Sylvester M Black
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Hyperbilirubinemia
This inpatient Hyperbilirubinemia clinical pathway outlines the recommended evaluation and management to prevent risk of kernicterus.
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Hyperbilirubinemia
The clinical pathway is to increase compliance to 2022 AAP Clinical practice Guidelines for Mx of Hyperbilirubinemia in neonates.
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Differentiating Craniosynostosis from Positional Plagiocephaly
The number of infants with head shape deformities has risen over the past several years, likely due to increased awareness of the “Back to Sleep” program. Early diagnosis and treatment of craniosynostosis can improve outcomes and reduce possible adverse effects on brain development.