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Make the Diagnosis: Winter 2014
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A premorbidly healthy 5-year-old male tripped and fell in his gym class at school while chasing a ball. He hit his head on bleachers. He did not lose consciousness, but was reportedly dazed when he saw the school nurse.
When a Mother’s Worry Is Something More
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Maternal depression may adversely impact mother-child bonding and child development. Catherine Bonita, MD, talks about her experiences caring for patient families confronting this issue.
When Kidney Transplant Is the Best Option
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Read a case study from the Division of Nephrology about bilateral ptosis, kidney failure and chronic kidney disease, and evaluation for transplantation.
The Hypertension-Renal Problem Connection
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Read a case study from the Division of Nephrology about a 4-year-old boy presented to the Hypertension and Vascular Evaluation (HAVE) Program for a second opinion regarding hypertension.
Preventing Kidney Stone Recurrence
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Read a case study from the Division of Nephrology about a follow-up patient who was the perfect candidate for treatment in CHOP’s multidisciplinary Pediatric Stone Center.
Make the Diagnosis: Fall 2013
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A 4-year-old male who was recently adopted presents with a history of abdominal distention and loose, foul-smelling stools. He does complain occasionally of abdominal discomfort.
Learning by Listening
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As a first-year fellow, life can be hectic. Joann Spinale, MD, talks about how her experience in dialysis helped her survive that busy year.
Controlling Asthma Requires Coordinated Care—and Trust
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Trude Haecker, MD, the medical director of Quality Improvement for the CHOP Care Network and a pediatrician at the Karabots Pediatric Care Center, talks about caring for children with asthma.