Tag / pediatrics
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The Case of Sepsis in a Newborn
The Case of Sepsis in a Newborn Adapted from a Case Study by William G. Bartholome, M.D., M.T.S. Case Analysis: Dr. Donna A. Caniano Assistant Professor of Surgery Ohio State University College of Medicine Midwest Medical Ethics, Summer 1988
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The Case of a 20-Month-Old Boy
Case Study – The Case of a 20-Month-Old Boy A 20-month-old Puerto Rican boy was admitted to the inpatient unit for failure to thrive associated with a decrease in appetite. The mother suspects it is empacho, a folk illness that has been described in various Latino ethnic groups, including Puerto Ricans, Mexicans, and Central Americans,…
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Case Study – Clinical Research Involving Children
Case Study – Clinical Research Involving Children T.J. is a seven-year-old boy who was diagnosed with asthma at three years of age. T.J. and his parents have been approached about his participation in a clinical study of a new medication for asthma to assess its safety and efficacy in treating children with asthma. What are…
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Hope in Pediatric Palliative Care
Chris Feudtner, MD, of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, explains the concept of thinking and feeling your way through pediatric palliative care.