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Proteins in Pathology and Physiology By : Camille Finlay Description : 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 ... |
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A Clinician's Guide to Integrative Pediatrics By : Magan Gilbert Description : 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 ... |
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A Clinician's Guide to Newborn Screening By : Elizabeth Curling Description : 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, ... |
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Brain Damage in the Preterm Infants By : Jerome Holyfield Description : 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 ... |
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Child Development and Behavior: Role of Nutrition and Physical Activity By : Duncan Bayer Description : 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 ... |
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By : Regenia Billups Description : 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. ... |
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Handbook of Integrative Pediatrics By : Magan Gilbert Description : 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, ... |
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Handbook of Pediatric Nephrology By : Jasper Dempsey Description : 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 ... |
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Infant Nutrition: A Practical Handbook By : Karol Prosser Description : 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 ... |
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Interdisciplinary Pediatric Palliative Care By : Nita Ferry Description : 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 ... |