Should Clinicians Prescribe Non-FDA Regulated Dietary Supplements When Caring for Children With Hypovitaminosis D?

Hypovitaminosis D is a prevalent micronutrient deficiency that can be severe and hard to treat in children with short bowel syndrome, a condition treated with substantial bowel resection. Surgically altered bowel anatomy then results in iatrogenic digestion and absorption limitations that require short- and long-term management and follow-up. Care of children with hypovitaminosis D standardly includes prescription dietary micronutrient supplementation, sometimes in irregularly high doses.

Treatment of Functional Gait Abnormality in a Rehabilitation Setting: Emphasizing the Physical Interventions for Treating the Whole Child.

Conversion disorder has a significant impact on families and the healthcare system. A recent review suggests there is little uniformity in treating this population. This paper describes an inpatient treatment program emphasizing physical conditioning and less time uncovering the psychological underpinnings of the presentation.

Launching a New Strategy for Multidisciplinary Management of Single-Ventricle Heart Defects.

Children born with single-ventricle heart defects, particularly hypoplastic left heart syndrome, have a lifetime high risk of mortality and comorbidities. They have complex medical challenges in addition to their cardiac needs, including growth and feeding complications and neurodevelopmental issues. These concerns require a coordinated effort among specialties to help patients maximize their potential.

Pulmonary Hemorrhage During Computed Tomography-Guided Percutaneous Lung Biopsy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Percutaneous lung biopsy represents a minimally invasive method of obtaining lung tissue to aid in the diagnosis of various pulmonary diseases. Although the technique has major advantages, including being less invasive and having a more rapid recovery than open thoracotomy, complications such as bleeding may occur. To date, there is limited information regarding the complications and their treatment associated with this procedure.