Proteins in Pathology and Physiology Author : Camille Finlay Subject : Pathology Proteins are biopolymeric structures that are made up of amino acids. They are essential for the body as they are an important constituent of cells. Proteins are also involved in important physiological Read More |
|
A Clinician's Guide to Integrative Pediatrics Author : Magan Gilbert Subject : Pediatrics Pediatrics refers to the field of medicine concerned with the medical care of infants, children and adolescents. Integrative pediatric medicine is a branch of medicine that combines traditional medicine Read More |
|
A Clinician's Guide to Newborn Screening Author : Elizabeth Curling Subject : Pediatrics Newborn screening involves a specialized collection of point-of-care tests and laboratory assessments that are conducted on newborn infants for discovering clinically occult but potentially serious illnesses, Read More |
|
Brain Damage in the Preterm Infants Author : Jerome Holyfield Subject : Pediatrics Premature birth or preterm birth refers to the birth of a baby before completing 37 weeks of gestation, as opposed to full term delivery of approximately 40 weeks. Preterm birth may lead to various problems Read More |
|
Child Development and Behavior: Role of Nutrition and Physical Activity Author : Duncan Bayer Subject : Pediatrics The health of children can be maintained and improved through a balanced diet and regular physical activity. Young children are more likely to engage in physical activity, which is important for their Read More |
|
Author : Regenia Billups Subject : Pediatrics A branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases is called nephrology. Pediatrics refers to the study and practice of childcare for infants, children and adolescents. Read More |
|
Handbook of Integrative Pediatrics Author : Magan Gilbert Subject : Pediatrics Pediatrics refers to a branch of medicine concerned with the care, growth and illnesses of children, newborns and adolescents. The rising occurrence of diseases like metabolic syndrome, mental illness, Read More |
|
Handbook of Pediatric Nephrology Author : Jasper Dempsey Subject : Pediatrics Pediatric nephrology refers to a sub-specialty of pediatrics. It is responsible for managing infants, children and young people having acute and chronic kidney disease. It also includes treating kidney Read More |
|
Infant Nutrition: A Practical Handbook Author : Karol Prosser Subject : Pediatrics Infant nutrition refers to the study of the nutritional requirements of infants. A diet that lacks in vital minerals, calories, fluids or vitamins is deemed insufficient. Breast milk offers the best nutrition Read More |
|
Interdisciplinary Pediatric Palliative Care Author : Nita Ferry Subject : Pediatrics Pediatric palliative care is referred to as a specialized medical care for those infants and children who are suffering from a serious disease. The main goal of palliative care is to relieve the symptoms Read More |