Current evidence-based recommendations on investigating …
WEBIntroduction Global developmental delay (GDD) affects 1%–3% of the population of children under 5 years of age, making it one of the most common conditions presenting in paediatric clinics; causes are exogenous, genetic (non-metabolic) or genetic (metabolic). Recent advances in biotechnology and genetic testing mean that the investigations available to …
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WEBThe content of Archives of Disease in Childhood is endorsed by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health for Continued Professional Development in line with RCPCH CPD guidelines. Archives of Disease in Childhood is the flagship of BMJ’s paediatrics portfolio and has an open access companion journal, BMJ Paediatrics Open.For …
WEBGiven Scotland,7 Northern Ireland and Ireland8 have rolled out stan-dardised paediatric early warning systems (PEWS) across inpatient settings there have been calls by clinicians, families, coroners and regulators to do the same in England. A Delivery Board came together in June 2018 with representation from (NHS England and Improve-ment, the ...
Social (pragmatic) communication disorders and autism spectrum …
WEBChanges have been made to the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the recent revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), and similar changes are likely in the WHO International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) due in 2017. In light of these changes, a new clinical disorder, social (pragmatic) …
Reye syndrome—insights on causation and prognosis
WEBReye syndrome (RS) is an abrupt insult to mitochondria manifesting as acute encephalopathy, selective hepatic dysfunction, and fatty infiltration of the viscera—as originally described in 1963 (see Wood1). Causation, however, remains unclear, especially the role of aspirin in possible pathogenesis.1 Although prompt recognition and intensive …
British National Formulary for Children: the risk of inappropriate ...
WEBBackground Paracetamol is the most commonly prescribed medicine for children. Age-based dosing guidelines can lead to inappropriate dosing. Methods A review of age-based guidelines for paracetamol in the British National Formulary for Children (BNFC) 2011–2012 was undertaken. Single and cumulative daily doses of paracetamol for boys and girls at …
PACS (picture archiving and communication systems): filmless …
WEBA picture archiving and communication system (PACS) is a computerised means of replacing the roles of conventional radiological film. This review describes the Hammersmith PACS, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of PACS systems.
COVID-19 related increase in childhood tics and tic-like attacks
WEBSince the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, paediatricians and child mental health practitioners have noticed an increase in tic symptoms in some children and adolescents already diagnosed with tic disorders.1 Interestingly, clinicians have also seen a marked increase in presentations of sudden and new onset of severe tics and ‘tic-like’ attacks. …
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: an overview of current evidence …
WEBEstimates for the UK suggest that alcohol consumption during pregnancy and prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)—the most common neurodevelopmental condition—are high. Considering the significant health and social impacts of FASD, there is a public health imperative to prioritise prevention, interventions and support. In this …
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