The Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health volume 1 A-C

written For The General Reader (though Not Meant To Be A Substitute For A Doctor Visit), This Four-volume Reference Contains About 600 Entries On Diseases, Disorders, Procedures, Immunizations, Drugs, And Development Of Children Up To Age 18. The Entries, Which Were Written Mainly By Freelance Medical Writers In The Us, Include Cross- References And Definitions Of Key Terms, As Well As A List Of Resources. Entries On Diseases And Disorders Address Demographics, Causes And Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis, Prevention, And Parental Concerns. The Information Is Presented In Clear, Accessible, But Detailed Paragraphs, With Bulleted Lists Of Symptoms And Other Information, And Definitions Of Key Words Offered In An Inset Box. Entries On Drugs And Immunizations Provide Helpful Information On Precautions, Side Effects, And Interactions. A Sampling Of Topics Includes Caffeine, Chemotherapy, Dental Development, Itching, Neonatal Jaundice, Shyness, Toxoplasmosis, And Piercing And Tattoos. Appendices Contain A Glossary, Growth Charts, And A Descriptive List Of Common Childhood Medications. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, Or doody Review Services reviewer: douglas Moodie, M.d.(ochsner Clinic Foundation) description: this Is A Four-volume Encyclopedia Of Children's Health From Infancy Through Adolescence. The Authors Make It Very Clear That It Is Intended To Be A Supplement To, Not A Substitute For, Consultation With A Pediatric Healthcare Provider. The Encyclopedia Is Extensive But Not All-inclusive. purpose: the Purpose Is To Provide A Comprehensive Encyclopedia Of Children's Health From Infancy Through Adolescence That Is A One-stop Source For Medical Information. It Has Been Created For Use By The Lay Public As Well As By Health Professionals. It Is Worthwhile To Have A Complex Encyclopedia Of Children's Health That Is Written In A Way That Can Appeal And Be Understandable To The Lay Public. The Four Volumes Are Extremely Well Done And Certainly Meet These Objectives. audience: the Audience Is Pediatric Health Professionals And The Lay Public Interested And Involved In Children's Healthcare Issues. features: the Book Has Some 600 Full-length Articles And Uses A Standardized Format Involving Diseases And Disorders, Procedures, Immunization And Drugs, And Development. The Particular Areas Covered, Such As Atrial Septal Defects, Go On To Give A Definition And A Description Of The Defect, Demographics, Causes And Symptoms, When To Call The Doctor, Diagnosis, Treatment, Follow-up, And Prognosis. Each Section Also Deals With Parental Concerns And Includes A Wonderful Key Term Index. The Resources At The End Of Every Subject Cover Books Related To The Topic, Periodicals, Organizations That Are Related To The Condition, As Well As Web Sites Where One Can Find Additional Information. assessment: this Is An Extensive Resource On Healthcare Issues In Children Written For The Lay Public That Is Easy To Read, Well Illustrated And Well Organized. This Reference Will Be A Significant Help To Any One Concerned With Children's Healthcare Issues And Outcomes. Cover Page......Page 1 Title Page - Volume 1......Page 3 ISBN 0787692417 (set), 0787694274 (Volume 1)......Page 4 CONTENTS......Page 5 B......Page 6 F......Page 7 L......Page 8 P......Page 9 U......Page 10 Y......Page 11 PLEASE READ—IMPORTANT INFORMATION......Page 12 INTRODUCTION......Page 13 ADVISORY BOARD......Page 15 CONTRIBUTORS......Page 16 Abandonment......Page 17 Abdominal wall defects......Page 20 Acetaminophen......Page 21 Acne......Page 23 Acromegaly and gigantism......Page 27 Acting out......Page 29 Adaptive behavior scales for infants and early childhood......Page 33 Addiction......Page 37 Adenoid hyperplasia......Page 41 Adenovirus infections......Page 43 Adjustment disorders......Page 46 Adolescence......Page 48 Adoption......Page 52 Aggressive behavior......Page 57 Albinism......Page 59 Alcoholism......Page 63 Allergic purpura......Page 69 Allergic rhinitis......Page 71 Allergies......Page 76 Allergy shots......Page 83 Allergy tests......Page 86 Allowance and money management......Page 90 Alopecia......Page 91 Alpha-fetoprotein test......Page 95 Alternative school......Page 97 Amblyopia......Page 101 Amenorrhea......Page 104 Amniocentesis......Page 108 Anabolic steroids......Page 111 Analgesics......Page 113 Anaphylaxis......Page 115 Anatomical age......Page 119 Anemias......Page 120 Angelman’s syndrome......Page 126 Animal bite infections......Page 127 Anorexia nervosa......Page 133 Antenatal testing......Page 137 Antepartum testing......Page 140 Antiacne drugs......Page 143 Antiasthmatic drugs......Page 147 Antibiotics......Page 149 Antibiotics, topical......Page 152 Antidepressants......Page 154 Antiepileptics......Page 158 Antihistamines......Page 160 Antisocial behavior......Page 162 Antisocial personality disorder......Page 165 Antiviral drugs......Page 168 Anxiety......Page 171 Apgar testing......Page 174 Apnea of infancy......Page 176 Appendicitis......Page 178 Arteriovenous fistula......Page 181 Asphyxia neonatorum......Page 182 Assessment......Page 185 Asthma......Page 189 Ataxia telangiectasia/chromo-some breakage disorders......Page 197 Atopic dermatitis......Page 202 Atrial septal defect......Page 209 Attachment between infant and caregiver......Page 215 Attention-deficit/Hyperactiv-ity disorder (AD/HD)......Page 219 Audiometry......Page 223 Auditory discrimination test......Page 226 Autism......Page 229 Babysitters......Page 235 Battered child syndrome......Page 237 Bayley Scales of Infant Development......Page 240 Bed-wetting......Page 242 Beery-Buktenica test......Page 245 Bejel......Page 247 Bell’s palsy......Page 248 Biliary atresia......Page 254 Bilingualism/Bilingual education......Page 257 Bilirubin test......Page 261 Binge eating disorder......Page 264 Bipolar disorder......Page 266 Birth order......Page 271 Birthmarks......Page 275 Bites and stings......Page 279 Blood sugar tests......Page 286 Bonding......Page 289 Botulism......Page 292 Brachial plexopathy, obstetric......Page 296 Breast development......Page 304 Breath holding spells......Page 306 Breech birth......Page 311 Bronchiolitis......Page 313 Bronchitis......Page 315 Bruises......Page 317 Bruton’s agammaglobulinemia......Page 320 Bulimia nervosa......Page 322 Bullies......Page 325 Burns......Page 328 Caffeine......Page 333 California Achievement Tests......Page 334 Cancer......Page 336 Candidiasis......Page 342 Canker sores......Page 345 Carbohydrate intolerance......Page 347 Carbon monoxide poisoning......Page 351 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation......Page 354 Cat-scratch disease......Page 357 Celiac disease......Page 359 Cerebral palsy......Page 363 Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis......Page 369 Cerumen impaction......Page 373 Cesarean section......Page 375 Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease......Page 381 Chemotherapy......Page 385 Chest physical therapy......Page 392 Chiari malformation......Page 395 Chickenpox......Page 399 Chickenpox vaccine......Page 403 Child abuse......Page 408 Child custody laws......Page 412 Childbirth......Page 414 Childhood Vaccine Injury Act......Page 420 Childproofing......Page 424 Children’s Apperception Test......Page 426 Choking......Page 428 Cholesterol, high......Page 431 Circumcision......Page 435 Cleft lip and palate......Page 438 Clubfoot......Page 442 Coagulation disorders......Page 445 Coarctation of the aorta......Page 449 Cochlear implants......Page 452 Cognitive development......Page 454 Cold sore......Page 459 Colic......Page 464 Color blindness......Page 465 Common cold......Page 468 Common variable immunodeficiency......Page 471 Communication skills......Page 474 Computed tomography......Page 477 Concussion......Page 479 Condom......Page 482 Conduct disorder......Page 486 Congenital adrenal hyperplasia......Page 488 Congenital amputation......Page 492 Congenital bladder anomalies......Page 494 Congenital brain defects......Page 496 Congenital heart disease......Page 499 Congenital hip dysplasia......Page 509 Congenital ureter anomalies......Page 511 Conjunctivitis......Page 513 Constipation......Page 516 Contact dermatitis......Page 519 Contraception......Page 523 Corneal abrasion......Page 527 Cough......Page 530 Cough suppressants......Page 533 Craniosynostosis......Page 535 Crawling......Page 540 Creativity......Page 542 Cri du chat syndrome......Page 545 Croup......Page 547 Crying and fussing in an infant......Page 550 Cyclic vomiting syndrome......Page 553 Cystic fibrosis......Page 556 Cystitis......Page 561 Cytomegalovirus infection......Page 564 Cover Page 1 Title Page - Volume 1 3 ISBN 0787692417 (set), 0787694274 (Volume 1) 4 CONTENTS 5 LIST OF ENTRIES 6 A 6 B 6 C 7 D 7 E 7 F 7 G 8 H 8 I 8 J 8 K 8 L 8 M 9 N 9 O 9 P 9 R 10 S 10 T 10 U 10 V 11 W 11 X 11 Y 11 PLEASE READ—IMPORTANT INFORMATION 12 INTRODUCTION 13 ADVISORY BOARD 15 CONTRIBUTORS 16 A 17 Abandonment 17 Abdominal wall defects 20 Acetaminophen 21 Acne 23 Acromegaly and gigantism 27 Acting out 29 Adaptive behavior scales for infants and early childhood 33 Addiction 37 Adenoid hyperplasia 41 Adenovirus infections 43 Adjustment disorders 46 Adolescence 48 Adoption 52 Aggressive behavior 57 Albinism 59 Alcoholism 63 Allergic purpura 69 Allergic rhinitis 71 Allergies 76 Allergy shots 83 Allergy tests 86 Allowance and money management 90 Alopecia 91 Alpha-fetoprotein test 95 Alternative school 97 Amblyopia 101 Amenorrhea 104 Amniocentesis 108 Anabolic steroids 111 Analgesics 113 Anaphylaxis 115 Anatomical age 119 Anemias 120 Angelman’s syndrome 126 Animal bite infections 127 Anorexia nervosa 133 Antenatal testing 137 Antepartum testing 140 Antiacne drugs 143 Antiasthmatic drugs 147 Antibiotics 149 Antibiotics, topical 152 Antidepressants 154 Antiepileptics 158 Antihistamines 160 Antisocial behavior 162 Antisocial personality disorder 165 Antiviral drugs 168 Anxiety 171 Apgar testing 174 Apnea of infancy 176 Appendicitis 178 Arteriovenous fistula 181 Asphyxia neonatorum 182 Assessment 185 Asthma 189 Ataxia telangiectasia/chromo-some breakage disorders 197 Atopic dermatitis 202 Atrial septal defect 209 Attachment between infant and caregiver 215 Attention-deficit/Hyperactiv-ity disorder (AD/HD) 219 Audiometry 223 Auditory discrimination test 226 Autism 229 B 235 Babysitters 235 Battered child syndrome 237 Bayley Scales of Infant Development 240 Bed-wetting 242 Beery-Buktenica test 245 Bejel 247 Bell’s palsy 248 Biliary atresia 254 Bilingualism/Bilingual education 257 Bilirubin test 261 Binge eating disorder 264 Bipolar disorder 266 Birth order 271 Birthmarks 275 Bites and stings 279 Blood sugar tests 286 Bonding 289 Botulism 292 Brachial plexopathy, obstetric 296 Breast development 304 Breath holding spells 306 Breech birth 311 Bronchiolitis 313 Bronchitis 315 Bruises 317 Bruton’s agammaglobulinemia 320 Bulimia nervosa 322 Bullies 325 Burns 328 C 333 Caffeine 333 California Achievement Tests 334 Cancer 336 Candidiasis 342 Canker sores 345 Carbohydrate intolerance 347 Carbon monoxide poisoning 351 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation 354 Cat-scratch disease 357 Celiac disease 359 Cerebral palsy 363 Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis 369 Cerumen impaction 373 Cesarean section 375 Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease 381 Chemotherapy 385 Chest physical therapy 392 Chiari malformation 395 Chickenpox 399 Chickenpox vaccine 403 Child abuse 408 Child custody laws 412 Childbirth 414 Childhood Vaccine Injury Act 420 Childproofing 424 Children’s Apperception Test 426 Choking 428 Cholesterol, high 431 Circumcision 435 Cleft lip and palate 438 Clubfoot 442 Coagulation disorders 445 Coarctation of the aorta 449 Cochlear implants 452 Cognitive development 454 Cold sore 459 Colic 464 Color blindness 465 Common cold 468 Common variable immunodeficiency 471 Communication skills 474 Computed tomography 477 Concussion 479 Condom 482 Conduct disorder 486 Congenital adrenal hyperplasia 488 Congenital amputation 492 Congenital bladder anomalies 494 Congenital brain defects 496 Congenital heart disease 499 Congenital hip dysplasia 509 Congenital ureter anomalies 511 Conjunctivitis 513 Constipation 516 Contact dermatitis 519 Contraception 523 Corneal abrasion 527 Cough 530 Cough suppressants 533 Craniosynostosis 535 Crawling 540 Creativity 542 Cri du chat syndrome 545 Croup 547 Crying and fussing in an infant 550 Cyclic vomiting syndrome 553 Cystic fibrosis 556 Cystitis 561 Cytomegalovirus infection 564 Provides in-depth coverage of pediatric diseases and disorders, with issues related to physical and cognitive and behavioral development. Covers every major body system, arranged into five main entry types: Diseases & Disorders; Development; Immunizations; Drugs; Procedures. There is a distinct emphasis on health issues affecting children under the age of four. Written in nontechnical language for parents and allied health students Written especially for patients and allied health care students by experts in the field, this encyclopedia covers approximately 450 surgical procedures and related topics, such as anesthetics, medications, and postoperative care. Entries include definition, purpose, demographic information, diagnosis/preparation, aftercare, risks, morbidity, and mortality rates, alternatives, and more Arranged Alphabetically, Each Volume Provides In-depth Coverage Of Pediatric Diseases And Disorders, Along With Issues Related To Physical And Cognitive/behavioral Development. v. 1. A-C v. 2. D-K v. 3. L-R v. 4. S-Z.