Volume 21 of Recent Advances in Pediatrics is a compilation of reviews bringing trainees and physicians fully up to date with key developments in the field. Topics in this new volume include advances in neonatology, nutrition, gastroenterology and hepatology, psychiatry, endocrinology and critical care. Separate chapters are dedicated to vaccines and pharmacotherapy. Presented in an easy to follow format, Volume 21 follows a multidisciplinary approach. Each chapter finishes with a summary of key learning points and extensive references for further reading. Clinical photographs, illustrations and tables enhance learning. Key points New, updated volume presenting latest developments in paediatrics Multidisciplinary approach, easy to follow format Extensive references and key learning points summarised in each chapter Hot Topics Volume 20 published in 2011

PART 1: Mega-Symposium: Topical Issues in Neonatology 1. Newborn Screening 2. Inborn Error of Metabolism 3. Neonatal Cholestasi 4. The Cyanotic Neonate 5. Nutrition Support for the Sick Neonate 6. Metabolic Bone Disease in Premature Neonates 7. Family-centered Care: A Paradigm of Quality for Sick Newborn Care 8. End-of-life Care in Nonsalvageable Neonates PART 2: Spotlight: Pediatric Nephrology 9. Nutrition Acute in Kidney Injury 10. Emergencies in Acute Kidney Injury 11. Acute Glomerulonephritis 12. Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome 13. Massive Hematuria PART 3: Behavioral and Developmental Issues 14. Internet Addiction 15. Hysterical Conversion Reactions PART 4: Gastroenterology 16. Chronic Diarrhea 17. The Child with Severe Constipation PART 5: Infectious Diseases 18. Childhood Pneumonias 19. Antimicrobial Stewardship Program 20. Urinary Tract Infection: Current Management Strategy 21. Invasive Fungal Infections in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit PART 6: Nutrition 22. Vitamin D Replacement Therapy 23. Nutrition in the Surgical Child 24. Nutritional Management in Growing Pandemic of Diabetes in Children 25. Diet in Cystic Fibrosis PART 7: Adolescent Medicine 26. Emotional and Behavioral Problems of the Adolescents 27. Adolescent Nutrition and Nutritional Problems PART 8: Miscellaneous 28. Diabetic Ketoacidosis Revisited 29 Integrated Management of Newborn and Childhood Illnesses 30. Balance Disorders and Dizziness PART 9: Newly Emerging Topics 31. COVID-19: Pediatric Perspectives 32. COVID-19: Psychological and Psychiatric Impact on Children and Adolescents 33. Human Monkeypox: A Growing Outbreak Warranting Urgent Attention Index

The 17th special volume of the noted international series, Recent Advances in Pediatrics, first launched in 1991 and now concurrently in the 16th Annual and 16th special volumes (RAP 16 and RAP Special Vol 16: Pediatric Cardiology, respectively), aims at covering key topical issues concerning adolescence. The 27 state-of-the-art chapters covered by as many as 36 experts drawn from India and abroad attempt to review the depth and breadth of knowledge in the field of pediatrics with special reference to its applicability in the Indian subcontinent.Each and every chapter is remarkable by its exce.

Special Volume 22 of Recent Advances in Pediatrics is a compilation of reviews bringing trainees and physicians fully up to date with key developments in paediatric immunology, infections and immunisation. Divided into four sections, Part 1 discusses issues and concerns in immunology, immunodeficiency and immunotherapy. Part 2 examines infections that may be encountered in children, including HIV, tuberculosis and meningococcal disease. Parts 3 and 4 cover immunisation and pharmacotherapy. Presented in an easy to follow format, Special Volume 22 follows a multidisciplinary approach. Each chapter finishes with a summary of key learning points and extensive references for further reading. Clinical photographs, illustrations and tables enhance learning. Key points New, updated volume presenting latest developments in paediatric immunology, infections and immunisation Multidisciplinary approach, easy to follow format Extensive references and key learning points summarised in each chapter Includes contributions from experts in London, Liverpool and New York

Special Volume 23 of Recent Advances in Pediatrics is a compilation of reviews bringing trainees and physicians fully up to date with key developments in paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition. Divided into four sections, Part 1 discusses issues in paediatric gastroenterology such as irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, abdominal pain and gastrointestinal endoscopy. Part 2 examines hepatologic disorders that may be encountered in children, including acute liver failure, viral hepatitis and liver transplantation. Parts 3 and 4 cover nutrition and pharmacotherapy. Presented in an easy to follow format, Special Volume 23 follows a multidisciplinary approach. Each chapter finishes with a summary of key learning points and extensive references for further reading. Clinical photographs, illustrations and tables enhance learning. Key points New, updated volume presenting latest developments in paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition Multidisciplinary approach, easy to follow format Extensive references and key learning points summarised in each chapter Includes contributions from experts in London, Liverpool and California

This is the 20th Annual volume of the noted international series, Recent Advances in Pediatrics. The series has the distinction of uninterrupted appearance ever since 1990-91 when the it was launched . To date, over and above the 20 Annual volumes, the series has to its credit 21 special volumes on various subspecialities in pediatrics. The present volume aims at covering the currently outstanding hot topics in pediatrics of special relevance to resource-limited countries .The approach is multidisciplinary with an eye on future. The 33 peer-reviewed, evidence-based and state-of-the-art chapters contributed by as many as 46 experts drawn from India and other countries provide depth and breadth of the expanding knowledge in the field of contemporary pediatrics. Also incorporated along with the recent and current advances is the time-honored art of pediatric practice as and when applicable. The treatise presents threadbare discussions on a plethora of hot topics ranging from nanomedicine, community care of the newborn, respiratory distress syndrome and neonatal cholestasis, through non-Hodkin lymphoma, and febrile and transient neutropenia, to pediatric emergencies and blood component therapy. Overviews on two offbeat topics, “Epigenetics” and “Translational Medicine and Research” provide a refreshing flavor of the advances that are set to make strides in the near future. Each and every chapter is remarkable by its excellence, providing a stimulating and, not infrequently, even provocative, mature and informal update. Today, such an approach is considered the backbone for information, motivation of discussion, interaction, research and innovation.