Sentences with phrase «for pediatric conditions»

We provide exceptional care for pediatric conditions of the spine.

Pediatric Radiology of Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center provides a full range of imaging services for pediatric conditions.

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A place for families to find stories, information and advice about pediatric health and medical conditions.

If your child has a rare condition, disability, or pediatric - onset condition (one that only develops in childhood), it may be challenging to find a PCP or adult specialist who is knowledgeable and comfortable caring for these complex needs.

The condition is usually screened for by performing a rectal exam in a constipated child during a routine pediatric visit.

The experienced team of clinicians in the Division of Pediatric Pulmonology and Allergy at Tufts Medical Center's Floating Hospital for is highly trained in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric asthma, allergies, cystic fibrosis, chronic lung diseases related to premature birth and a wide variety of related conditions in babies, children and adolescents.

The Tethered Spinal Cord and Spina Bifida Surgery Program at Floating Hospital for Children offers surgical options to treat these conditions in our downtown Boston pediatric hospital.

If you are referred to Floating Hospital for Children in Boston, our pediatric neurology and neurosurgery teams will work together to evaluate your child's condition and determine the best way to treat it.

We offer the full spectrum of therapeutic options for minor, moderate, and severe pediatric dermatologic conditions, so you can feel confident that your child is receiving the best possible care.

To remedy this deficiency, I developed 19 protocols for the most common pediatric health conditions, but still drawing from the original 12 acupressure points to keep it simple for parents to learn and to use.

The American Academy of Dermatology's (Academy) newly updated guideline of care for the management of adult and pediatric atopic dermatitis focuses on the management and control of the condition, the co-existence of allergic disease, and the use of alternative approaches to supplement medical therapies.

In July 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted CTL019 its Breakthrough Therapy designation for the treatment of relapsed and refractory adult and pediatric ALL, a step which is intended to expedite the development and review of new medicines that treat serious or life - threatening conditions, if a therapy has demonstrated substantial advantages over available treatments.

For now it focuses on pediatric Crohn's, but it could grow to include other conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, psoriasis and some cancers.

In the first multi-state study of children's and non-children's hospitals, assessing pediatric readmission and revisit rates — being admitted into the hospital again or visiting the emergency room within 30 days of discharge — for common pediatric conditions, UCSF researchers found that diagnosis - specific readmission and revisit rates are limited in their usefulness as a quality indicator for pediatric hospital care.

The Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center provides comprehensive medical care for adults and pediatric patients with celiac disease, including nutrition and attention to the multiple associated conditions that occur in celiac disease.

The institute's physicians are experts in services such as adult reconstructive surgery, hand, upper extremity and microvascular surgery, shoulder and elbow surgery, arthroscopic surgery, pediatric orthopedics, treatment for spinal conditions, sports medicine, complete management of simple and complex fractures, incomplete bone healing, bone deformities and bone infections, and bone and soft tissue tumors.

If you're looking for information about a pediatric health condition, please browse by specialty on the Comer Children's Hospital website.

Our surgeons have extensive experience in minimally invasive techniques specifically for pediatric patients, and we have a long, well - established track record for forging novel solutions when existing tools or techniques do not adequately address the special surgical needs of children with complex conditions.

From routine, simple procedures to rare and complex conditions, U-M pediatric urologists offer innovative, evidence - based treatment and a unique level of support and resources for children and families who travel from all over the U.S. for care at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.

Bone Marrow Failure and Myelodysplastic Syndrome Program The Bone Marrow Failure and Myelodysplastic Syndrome Program is recognized as one of the nation's best pediatric treatment and research programs for bone marrow failure, MDS and related conditions.

Children and teens with Diamond - Blackfan anemia (DBA) are treated at Dana - Farber / Boston Children's through our Bone Marrow Failure Program, recognized as one of the nation's best pediatric treatment and research programs for bone marrow failure and related conditions.

We offer a program focused on the treatment of pediatric hypertension, as well as a combined program with our rheumatology colleagues for the treatment of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disorder) and other combined kidney / rheumatologic conditions.

Our multidisciplinary pediatric endocrine surgery program provides unique expertise in complex surgical procedures for endocrine conditions such as thyroid nodules and goiter.

U-M pediatric urologists offer expertise in minimally invasive procedures for a range of urologic conditions.

Children with Shwachman - Diamond syndrome are treated at Dana - Farber / Boston Children's through our Bone Marrow Failure Program, recognized as one of the nation's best pediatric treatment and research programs for bone marrow failure and related conditions.

She is a fellow of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs and offers patients comprehensive care for Autism, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, PANDAS and other complex pediatric conditions.

A place for families to find stories, information and advice about pediatric health and medical conditions.

A place for families to find stories, information and advice about pediatric health and medical conditions.

The focus of the group is on equine fracture repair, arthritis, biocompatibility evaluation of traditional and biological orthopedic devices, muscle / tendon disease and repair, methods for preventing or treating orthopedic infections, peri-operative pain management, canine gait analysis and pediatric orthopedic conditions.

«This important research will measure the impact of animal - assisted therapy on pediatric oncology patients and their families, thus furthering the fields of research on human - animal interaction and integrated therapies for conditions such as cancer in children,» said J. Michael McFarland, DVM, Diplomate ABVP and Group Director of Veterinary Medical Services & Corporate Citizenship for Pfizer Animal Health.

You may recover for many different types of injuries under the FTCA, including pediatric malpractice, birth injuries, surgical errors, anesthesia malpractice, or misdiagnosis of a medical condition or disease.

We helped to develop a particular program for children with chronic and complex conditions, develop a risk - based payment mechanism in Medicaid tied to the creation of a pediatric medical home and analyzed Medicaid claims data and whether a coordinated care model can provide scoreable savings for Congress.

A place for families to find stories, information and advice about pediatric health and medical conditions.

Some pediatric nurse practitioners also run their own clinics where they diagnose and treat young patients for chronic, acute and critical conditions.

It is also very useful for other specialties like general orthopedic surgeons, junior orthopedic residents, radiologists, anesthesiologists and all other specialties working with pediatric patients with musculo - skeletal conditions.

If you're seeking a nursing position, for example, write «A full - time RN position in a pediatric ward catering to children with traumatic suffering from brain injuries and other neurological conditions.»

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania About Blog The Doctors of Skraitz Chiropractic evaluate and provide treatment for a wide variety of conditions involving the nervous system i.e. whiplash injuries, low back pain / disc herniations / sciatica, migraines, worker's compensation injuries, sports injuries, learning disabilities and childhood disorders, nutritional counseling, mild traumatic brain injuries / concussions, and maternal & pediatric health.

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Licensed practical nurse with experience in varied medical specialties Training in geriatric, surgical, psychiatric, pediatric, and obstetric nursing Carried out physician orders in accordance with treatment plan Monitored, recorded, and reported patient condition to physicians and senior nursing staff Administered medications and dietary supplements, inserted tube feeds, and monitored vitals Performed wound care in stage 1 and 2 ulcers and assisted team with more serious stages Assisted with oxygen setup and tracheostomy care Oversaw blood glucose testing and reported abnormal values to medical team Maintained up to date knowledge of medical and surgical standards of care Demonstrated the clinical knowledge and judgment necessary for high quality patient care Provided administrative support to physicians, residents, and nursing staff as needed Managed medical supplies and equipment ensuring adequate and functioning materials Performed all duties in a positive, professional, and timely manner

Graduate Practical Nurse — Duties & Responsibilities Accumulate 678 clinical hours in medical / surgical, cardio vascular, neurology, obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, pediatric oncology, and outpatient care at the Veteran's Administration Obtain and maintain federal clearance to work with VA staff and patients Assist more than 200 RN's, Charge RN's, CNA's, and physicians Perform intake, preoperative clearance, history and physical, EKGs, lab tests, discharge, and follow - up Assess, diagnose, and treat sprains, strains, lacerations, and other physical injuries Responsible for IV line insertion, blood product administration, and medication Determine severity of patient condition and promptly refer to specialists when appropriate Develop and administer disease management plan ensuring high quality, comprehensive care Provide acute episodic and chronic care to adult and pediatric populations Facilitate case management, consultation, and interdisciplinary patient care Educate patients in healthy diets, exercise, smoking cessation, and overall positive lifestyles Maintain working knowledge of current medical technology, procedures, and standards of care Proven ability to remain calm and levelheaded in high pressure, emergency care situations Perform administrative functions including phones, data entry, and other tasks as needed Perform all duties in a positive, professional, and courteous manner

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Nursing student with more than 1,300 hours of experience in varied clinical areas Significant work in surgical, psychiatric, pediatric, obstetric, and critical care nursing Monitored, recorded, and reported patient condition to physicians and senior nursing staff Administered medications, inserted IV and Foley, changed dressings, and monitored vitals Carried out physician orders in accordance with treatment plan Maintained up to date knowledge of medical, surgical, and sub-specialty standards of care Demonstrated clinical knowledge and judgment necessary for high quality patient care Provided administrative support to physicians, residents, and nursing staff as needed Managed medical supplies and equipment ensuring adequate and functioning materials

Many of the scales demonstrated weak psychometrics in at least one of the following ways: (a) lack of psychometric data [i.e., reliability and / or validity; e.g., HFQ, MASC, PBS, Social Adjustment Scale - Self - Report (SAS - SR) and all perceived self - esteem and self - concept scales], (b) items that fall on more than one subscale (e.g., CBCL - 1991 version), (c) low alpha coefficients (e.g., below.60) for some subscales, which calls into question the utility of using these subscales in research and clinical work (e.g., HFQ, MMPI - A, CBCL - 1991 version, BASC, PSPCSAYC), (d) high correlations between subscales (e.g., PANAS - C), (e) lack of clarity regarding clinically - relevant cut - off scores, yielding high false positive and false negative rates (e.g., CES - D, CDI) and an inability to distinguish between minor (i.e., subclinical) and major (i.e., clinical) «cases» of a disorder (e.g., depression; CDI, BDI), (f) lack of correspondence between items and DSM criteria (e.g., CBCL - 1991 version, CDI, BDI, CES - D, (g) a factor structure that lacks clarity across studies (e.g., PSPCSAYC, CASI; although the factor structure is often difficult to assess in studies of pediatric populations, given the small sample sizes), (h) low inter-rater reliability for interview and observational methods (e.g., CGAS), (i) low correlations between respondents such as child, parent, teacher [e.g., BASC, PSPCSAYC, CSI, FSSC - R, SCARED, Connors Ratings Scales - Revised (CRS - R)-RSB-, (j) the inclusion of somatic or physical symptom items on mental health subscales (e.g., CBCL), which is a problem when conducting studies of children with pediatric physical conditions because physical symptoms may be a feature of the condition rather than an indicator of a mental health problem, (k) high correlations with measures of social desirability, which is particularly problematic for the self - related rating scales and for child - report scales more generally, and (l) content validity problems (e.g., the RCMAS is a measure of anxiety, but contains items that tap mood, attention, peer interactions, and impulsivity).

Children with certain preexisting medical conditions are at an increased risk for influenza complications, 34 including hospitalization or death.35, 36 Among influenza - associated pediatric deaths, neurologic disorders were the most commonly reported conditions, as previously described.1, 7,8 These conditions are rare in the general population but are overrepresented among pediatric deaths and children who are hospitalized with influenza.37 — 39 Vaccine coverage was low for these high - risk children, and ongoing educational efforts are needed.

Areas of particular passion include: sleep disorders (cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia - CBT - I, medication tapers, behavioral interventions for pediatric sleep disorders), chronic or severe health conditions (e.g. chronic tinnitus, fibromyalgia, heart disease, cancer, neurological conditions), and psychological conditions that have strong behavioral or physical symptomology, such as anxiety, panic disorder, borderline personality disorder and depression.

For more serious conditions, a pediatric neurosurgeon can diagnose, treat, and manage children's nervous system problems and head and spinal deformities.

These conditions were selected for study because all are managed with complex medical regimens, require regular monitoring, medication, or dietary intervention, are relatively common in the pediatric age group, and because empirical data and clinical observations indicate that effective family adaptation is critical to successful management of these conditions.