Recent Advances in Paediatrics provides a comprehensive update of key topics in paediatrics and child health for those preparing for postgraduate exams in pathology as well as practising paediatricians seeking an update in their own and related specialties. Topics range across all areas of paediatrics and child health.

This concise and comprehensive volume updates health professionals on recent advances in the field of pediatrics. It includes chapters in every subspecialty of pediatrics, such as critical care, development emergency medicine and genetics. Ranging from traditional disciplines such as infectious disease and cardiology to more current disciplines such as adolescent medicine, metabolics and genetics this is an indispensable guide for the busy clinician who wishes to stay up-to date with latest advances in the field. Through the use of summaries and bullet points, the book conciselly describes the latest recommendations and guidelines in pediatrics and provides a good overview of the available technology for each subspecialty. The team of authors is made up of experienced clinicians and researchers in their respective fields. This book appeals to pediatricians, family doctors, nurses and nurse practitioners, allied health professionals, and health researchers.

Recent Advances in Paediatrics: 28 is the ideal resource for keeping abreast of new developments in this constantly changing field. Written by expert authors and featuring topics such as pre-school speech, language and fluency impairments and fertility preservation for young people with cancer, each chapter highlights the latest developments of relevance to clinical practice. This book is an invaluable update and revision tool for trainees preparing for postgraduate examinations. 9 chapters summarising important recent advances within the field of paediatrics All topics are written in a practical and clinically relevant manner, further enhanced by the 'key points for clinical practice' sections at the end of each chapter Provides an effective exam revision tool for the DCH and MRCPCH All chapters written by expert authors ensuring authoritative and accurate content Full colour photographs throughout

Recent Advances in Paediatrics: 27 features a collection of in depth reviews of the latest developments in the field. Written in an accessible and easy to read format and featuring such topics as developmental dysplasia of the hips, paediatric simulation training and paediatric sports medicine, each chapter provides a comprehensive overview, and emphasises the salient points of interest. This latest volume in the series is an invaluable resource for busy clinicians and those sitting MRCPCH membership examinations. 12 chapters summarising important recent advances within the field of paediatrics All topics are written in a practical and clinically relevant manner, further enhanced by the ‘key points for clinical practice’ sections at the end of each chapter Provides an effective exam revision tool for the DCH and MRCPCH All chapters written by expert authors ensuring authoritative and accurate content Full colour photographs throughout

Recent Advances in Paediatrics-29 features an outstanding collection of articles relevant to paediatricians and health professionals working with children and adolescents across the world. The book reflects the changing landscape in paediatrics, with significant emphasis on adolescent health, both physical and mental, and references the role of technology and innovations such as conversational artificial intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT in improving outcomes. Other topics include prenatal screening and diagnosis of genetic defects, advances in neonatal care, a systematic approach towards orthopaedic management of cerebral palsy, bone health and osteoporosis, as well as advances in surgery and urology. The text features chapters on “safer care for sick children” with the role of safety checklists and escalation of care using hub and spoke models covered in depth to encourage universal high standards of care. This book is a compelling read for medical students explaining aspects of paediatrics often not covered in conventional textbooks, and furthermore provides an effective revision tool for DCH and MRCPCH examinations. It will also be of interest to practising clinicians wishing to keep up to date with the latest advances in their field. All chapters are written by expert authors ensuring authoritative and accurate content, and full colour photographs supplement enhance the comprehensive text.

"This book is innovative and original in assisting the reader to apply the principles of science to paediatric practice" -Professor Neena Modi, Former President, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. The Science of Paediatrics, MRCPCH Mastercourse, provides essential background preparation for the MRCPCH Theory and Science examination. It contains an up-to-date review of the application of science to everyday paediatric clinical practice, whether it is interpreting clinical signs or investigations, prescribing drugs or identifying best management. Although this understanding is essential in order to make informed clinical decisions, it is diffi cult to obtain as it is not usually covered in clinical textbooks. - MRCPCH exam-format questions embedded in each chapter to test understanding - Emphasis on embryology to explain many congenital abnormalities - An overview of the relevant anatomy and physiology - Focus on the application and interpretation of investigations - Examples of recent advances in science and clinical research that have benefitted the children's care - All clinical specialties covered by paediatric specialists - Chapters covering evidence-based paediatrics, statistics, ethics and quality improvement

Every page crafted by a collaborative team of pediatricians and pediatric radiologists, this unique title by Drs. A. Carlson Merrow, Jr. and Selena Hariharan is a practical, superbly illustrated reference designed specifically for today's pediatrician. An ideal roadmap to the fast-changing landscape of diagnostic imaging tests, Imaging in Pediatrics not only guides you through the radiologic work-up of common pediatric disorders, but also translates the appearance and language of the work-up results for more effective communication between the pediatrician and the radiologist, resulting in enhanced understanding and better patient care. - Uses easy-to-read, bulleted text to highlight the most important facts about each disorder and its associated etiology, imaging work-up, clinical manifestations, and therapy. - Covers 248 diagnoses likely seen in practice, logically organized by anatomic region. - Helps you determine which studies to order and demonstrates and explains typical findings in accessible language. - Provides expanded coverage of key topics, including the imaging work-up of appendicitis that relies on ultrasound and MR over CT; new guidelines on vesicoureteral reflux and urinary tract infections; up-to-date recommendations on imaging in nonaccidental trauma, foreign body removal, and obesity-related diseases; revised nomenclature on pediatric lung diseases, vascular malformations, and neoplasms; and guidance on limiting the use of ionizing radiation in evaluating pediatric diseases. - Includes an imaging glossary, introductory prose chapters with general guidelines on imaging specific organ systems, and numerous illustrations depicting complex anatomic and pathologic relationships of individual entities.