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Adolescent Medicine
- Adolescent Growth and Development
- Female Physical Development
- Anatomy of the Breasts
- Anatomy of the Female Pelvic Area
- Normal Breast Development
- Puberty: Adolescent Female
- The Menstrual Cycle: An Overview
- Male Physical Development
- Care of the Uncircumcised Penis
- Overview of the Male Anatomy
- Physical Examination: Adolescent Male
- Puberty: Adolescent Male
- Normal Growth
- Adolescent Health Problems and Injuries
- Acne
- Asthma
- Breast Conditions
- Diabetes
- Eye Care / Avoiding Eye Injuries
- Gynecological and Menstrual Conditions
- High Blood Pressure
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Obesity
- Oral Health
- Orthopaedic Problems
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Sports Safety
- Adolescent Mental Health
- Adjustment Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Behavior Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Psychological Complications of Chronic Illness
- Schizophrenia
- Substance Abuse / Chemical Dependence
- Cognitive Development
- Healthy Lifestyles
- Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides
- Exercise
- Healthy Eating During Adolescence
- Smoking
- Weight Management
- Relationship Development
- Safety and Injury Prevention
- Bicycle / In-Line Skating / Skateboarding Safety
- Bicycle / In-Line Skating / Skateboarding Safety - Injury Statistics and Incidence Rates
- Bicycle / In-Line Skating / Skateboarding Safety - Prevention
- Bicycle / In-Line Skating / Skateboarding Safety -Identifying High-Risk Situations
- Firearm Safety
- Teenage Drivers
- Water Safety and Prevention
Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
- Allergy
- All About Allergy
- Allergy Season - Interactive Guide
- Cold vs. Allergy: How Do I Know the Difference?
- Diagnostic Procedures for Allergy
- Symptomatic Conditions of Allergy
- Treatment for Allergy
- Types of Allergens
- Asthma
- Immune Disorders
Pediatric Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
- About Pediatric Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
- Anatomy of a Joint
- Common Types of Pediatric Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
- Fibromyalgia
- Juvenile Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Juvenile Dermatomyositis
- Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Rheumatic Fever
- Scleroderma
- Septic (Infectious) Arthritis
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE, or Lupus)
- Vasculitis
- Diagnosing Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
- Living With a Rheumatic Disease
- Statistics
- Treatment for Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
Hematology and Blood Disorders
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Disorders
- Anemia
- Aplastic Anemia
- Hemolytic Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Megaloblastic (Pernicious) Anemia
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Thalassemia
- Blood Donations and Blood Banking
- Blood Transfusions
- Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Leukemia
- Overview of Blood and Blood Components
Burns
- Anatomy of the Skin
- Burns Overview
- Classification and Treatment of Burns
- Emergency Treatment of a Burn Injury
- Facts About Burn Injury
- Facts About Sunburn
- Fireworks Safety - Interactive Guide
- Nutrition and Burns
- Pain Management and Itching
- Preventing Burn Injuries
- Returning Home After a Burn Injury
Cardiovascular Disorders
- Bacterial Endocarditis
- Cardiomyopathy
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Complex Heart Problems
- Anomalous Coronary Artery (ACA)
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
- Truncus Arteriosus
- Factors Contributing to Congenital Heart Disease
- Fetal Circulation
- Genetic Disorders Associated with Congenital Heart Disease
- Heart Defects Causing Extra Blood Flow Through the Lungs
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
- Atrioventricular Canal (AV Canal or AVC)
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
- Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
- Heart Defects Causing Obstructions to Blood Flow
- Heart Defects Causing Too Little Blood Flow Through the Lungs
- Pulmonary Atresia (PA)
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA)
- Tricuspid Atresia (TA)
- Living With Congenital Heart Disease
- Overview of Congenital Heart Disease
- Diagnosing and Evaluating Heart Disease in Children
- Blood Tests
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Chest X-Ray
- CT (Computed Tomography) Scan
- Echocardiography
- EKG / ECG
- Exercise EKG / ECG Testing
- Fetal Echocardiography
- Holter Monitoring
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Physical Examination
- Tilt Table Evaluation
- Transesophageal Echocardiography
- Ultrafast / Electron Beam CT Scan
- Eisenmenger's Syndrome
- Heart Failure
- Heart Murmurs
- Heart Transplantation
- Kawasaki Disease
- Pericarditis
- Problems Affecting the Coronary Arteries and Blood Vessels
- Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides
- Food Basics
- Heart Healthy Eating
- High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents
- Problems Involving Heart Rhythm
- Arrhythmias
- Living With a Pacemaker or Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
- Overview of Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs)
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Syncope
- The Heart
The Child Having Surgery
- Intraoperative Care
- Postoperative Care
- Discharge from the Hospital
- Discomforts and Complications After Surgery
- Intensive Care
- Pain Control
- Play Therapy
- Recovery Room / Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
- Preoperative Management
- Blood Transfusions
- Hospital Visit / Preoperative Clinic
- Informed Consent
- Latex Allergy
- Preoperative Visit with the Surgeon
- Preparing a Child for Surgery
- Preparing Siblings for Surgery
- Preparing the Infant for Surgery
- Preparing the Preschooler for Surgery
- Preparing the School-Aged Child for Surgery
- Preparing the Teenager for Surgery
- Preparing the Toddler for Surgery
- Surgery and the Breastfeeding Infant
- Surgical Overview
- The Day of Surgery
Common Childhood Injuries and Poisonings
- Accident Statistics
- Bites and Stings
- Emergency Contact Information
- Eye Trauma
- Anatomy of the Eye
- Avoiding Eye Injuries
- Blood in the Eye (Hyphema)
- Bruising or Black Eye (Ecchymosis)
- Chemical Burns of the Eye
- Corneal Abrasions
- Cosmetic Safety for Contact Lens Wearers
- Eyelid Lacerations
- Foreign Bodies in the Eye
- Fractures of the Orbit
- First-Aid Kit
- Household Safety Checklist
- Minor Cuts, Scrapes, and Skin Wounds
- Abrasions
- Blisters
- Bruises
- Lacerations With Stitches
- Lacerations Without Stitches
- Puncture Wounds
- Small Cuts and Scrapes
- Splinters
- Minor Problem vs. a True Emergency
- Muscle and Joint Injuries
- Poisons
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Childproof Your Home for Poisons
- Facts About Poisons
- First-Aid for Poisonings
- Lead Poisoning
- Mushroom Poisoning in Children
- Preventing Injuries - How You Can Help Your Child
- Superficial Injuries to the Face and Head
- Cuts and Wounds of the External Ear
- Cuts and Wounds of the Face
- Cuts and Wounds of the Mouth and Lips
- Cuts and Wounds of the Nose
- Foreign Bodies in the Ear, Nose, and Airway
- Thermal Injuries
Craniofacial Anomalies
- Anatomy of the Newborn Skull
- Cleft Lip / Cleft Palate
- Craniosynostosis
- Deformational Plagiocephaly
- Hemifacial Microsomia
- Overview of Craniofacial Anomalies
- The Craniofacial Team
- Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas
Dermatology
- Anatomy of the Skin
- Benign Skin Growths and Pigmentation Disorders
- Common Skin Disorders
- Bacterial Skin Infections
- Cellulitis
- Folliculitis, Boils, and Carbuncles
- Impetigo
- Scarlet Fever
- Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
- Fungal Infections
- Parasitic Skin Infections
- Viral Exanthems (Rashes)
- Viral Skin Infections
- Describing a Skin Condition
- Non-Infectious Skin Conditions
- Skin Injury
- Skin Tests
Diabetes and Other Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
- Ambiguous Genitalia
- Anatomy of the Endocrine System
- Diabetes
- Disorders Affecting Calcium Metabolism
- Disorders Affecting the Adrenal Glands
- Overactive Adrenal Glands / Cushing's Syndrome
- Pheochromocytoma
- Underactive Adrenal Glands / Addison's Disease
- Disorders Affecting the Pituitary Gland
- Disorders Affecting the Thyroid
- Growth in Children
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypoglycemia in the Newborn
- Problems in Puberty
Digestive and Liver Disorders
- Common Children's Digestive Problems
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Inflammatory and Infectious Disorders
- Appendicitis
- Crohn's Disease
- Helicobacter Pylori
- Necrotizing Enterocolitis
- Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers (Peptic Ulcers)
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Viruses, Bacteria, and Parasites in the Digestive Tract
- Liver Disorders
- Biliary Atresia
- Common Characteristics of Liver Disease
- Hepatitis
- How the Liver Works
- Liver Transplantation
- Problems Affecting the Lower Digestive Tract
- Constipation
- Encopresis
- Hirschsprung's Disease
- Intestinal Malrotation and Volvulus
- Intussusception
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Meckel's Diverticulum
- Pyloric Stenosis
- Problems Affecting the Upper Digestive Tract
- Problems in Prenatal Development of the Digestive Tract
- Anorectal Malformation
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Inguinal and Umbilical Hernia
- Omphalocele
- Tracheoesophageal Fistula and Esophageal Atresia
- The Digestive System - An Overview
Ear, Nose, and Throat
- Ear Disorders
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear
- Common Childhood External Ear Problems
- Hearing, Speech, and Language
- Age-Appropriate Hearing Milestones
- Age-Appropriate Speech and Language Milestones
- Hearing Aids
- Hearing Loss
- Hearing Loss in Babies
- Management of Hearing Loss
- Signs of Problems in Speech, Language, and Hearing Development:
- Types of Hearing Tests
- Mastoiditis
- Myringotomy Tubes
- Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection)
- Neck Masses
- Neck Abscess
- Overview of Neck Masses
- Branchial Cleft Abnormalities
- Congenital Muscular Torticollis
- Dermoid Cyst
- Lymphatic Masses
- Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Lymphadenopathy
- Lymphatic Malformations
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- The Lymphatic System
- Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
- Pilomatrixoma
- Nose and Throat Disorders
Eye Care
- Anatomy of the Eye
- Eye Care Specialists
- Eye Disorders
- Blepharitis
- Blocked Tear Duct (Dacryostenosis)
- Cellulitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis (Newborn / Childhood)
- Keratitis
- Retinoblastoma
- Retinopathy of Prematurity
- Stye (Hordeolum)
- Eye Glasses and Contact Lenses
- Eye Safety and First-Aid
- Eye Trauma
- Blood in the Eye (Hyphema)
- Bruising or Black Eye (Ecchymosis)
- Chemical Burns of the Eye
- Corneal Abrasions
- Eyelid Lacerations
- Foreign Bodies in the Eye
- Fractures of the Orbit
- Normal Vision
- Problems With Vision
- Visual Screening and Eye Examinations
Genitourinary and Kidney Disorders
- Anatomy of the Urinary System
- Overview of Genitourinary Disorders
- Ambiguous Genitalia
- Bedwetting, Urinary Incontinence and Enuresis
- Exstrophy of the Bladder and Epispadias
- Male Conditions
- Megaureter
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Prune Belly Syndrome
- Ureterocele and Ureteral Duplication
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
- Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
- Overview of Kidney Disorders
Growth and Development
- Bipolar Disorder / Manic Depression
- Health Maintenance
- Dental Health
- Anatomy and Development of the Mouth and Teeth
- Common Dental Problems and Concerns
- Dental Procedures
- Prevention of Oral Problems
- Discipline
- Healthy Lifestyles
- Hearing, Speech, and Language
- Age-Appropriate Hearing Milestones
- Age-Appropriate Speech and Language Milestones
- Hearing Loss
- Hearing Loss in Babies
- Signs of Problems in Speech, Language, Hearing Development
- Types of Hearing Tests
- Immunizations
- Nutrition
- Adolescent Nutrition
- Feeding Guide for the First Year
- Infant Nutrition
- Preschooler Nutrition
- School-Aged Child Nutrition
- Toddler Nutrition
- Play
- Sleep
- Television and Children
- Vision
- Health Promotion and Common Problems
- Adolescent (13 to 18 Years)
- Acne
- Eating Disorders
- Female Growth and Development
- Breast Health
- Anatomy of the Breasts
- Breast Conditions
- Breast Self-Examination
- Mastalgia (Breast Pain)
- Normal Breast Development
- Gynecological Health
- Anatomy of the Female Pelvic Area
- Gynecological Infections
- Menstrual Cycle: An Overview
- Menstrual Disorders
- Puberty: Adolescent Female
- Male Growth and Development
- Adolescent Male: Physical Examination
- Care of the Uncircumcised Penis
- Overview of the Male Anatomy
- Puberty: Adolescent Male
- Mood Disorders
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Infant