Children's Doctor

Make the Diagnosis: Winter 2021

An 8-year-old female with no significant past medical history presented to the Emergency Department due to fever and abdominal pain.

Fellow’s Corner: Telemedicine from the Fellow’s Perspective

Published on Feb 18, 2021 in Children's Doctor

Our lives have been greatly impacted by the novel COVID-19 pandemic, most notably, how we interact with others. We have found ourselves avoiding large gatherings and minimizing in-person interactions, relying on Facetime and Zoom for get-togethers.

Understanding the Differences, Similarities of IBD and IBS

Published on Feb 16, 2021 in Children's Doctor

Figure 1. Overlapping and distinct symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome.

While the presentation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may be very similar, there are clinical clues and diagnostic tools that can help make the crucial distinction between these two conditions.

Celiac Disease: The Importance of Family Screening

Published on Feb 16, 2021 in Children's Doctor

Celiac disease is an autoimmune enteropathy that affects approximately 1% of the general population. It is well established that genetics are a major contributory factor in a patient’s likelihood to develop celiac disease.

Gastroparesis: Getting Things Moving

Published on Feb 16, 2021 in Children's Doctor

Gastroparesis is a complex gastrointestinal motility disorder characterized by delayed emptying of gastric contents in the absence of mechanical obstruction.

Pediatric Reflections: Could it Be Depression?

Published on Feb 16, 2021 in Children's Doctor

The subtleties of depression in children and adolescents can be vague to both parents and providers.

Alumni Notes: Winter 2021

Published on Feb 16, 2021 in Children's Doctor

As the 2020-2021 Chief Residents, it is our pleasure to highlight new and exciting updates from the Pediatric Residency Program, with a focus on how we have tailored resident education in the era of COVID-19.