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Also see Multilingual Patient Education Resources

Canadian Pediatric Society - Policy Statements (French) | CDC - Health Topics A-Z en Espanol | EthnoMed - Patient Education Resources | Health Canada - Health Information in English and French | Health On the Net Foundation - HONselect | Johns Hopkins University - Reproductive Health Online | Merck Manual of Medical Information - Spanish Home Edition | MLHEN - Multilingual-Health-Education.net | National Cancer Institute - Spanish Resources | National Institutes of Health - Spanish | Tufts University - SPIRAL for Asian Languages | University of Gent - Multilingual Glossary | University of Melbourne - Australian Transcultural Mental Health Network

Adolescent Medicine including Obstetrics / Gynecology

Also see Adolescent Medicine Information for Patients and Families

AAFP Positions on Adolescent Health | AMA - Guidelines for Adolescent Preventive Services (GAPS) | CDC - Adolescent Health | CDC - HIV Treatment of Adults and Adolescents | CDC - Pediatric HIV Treatment Guidelines
DHS - Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Pediatric HIV Infection. | eMedicine - Pediatric Urologic Gynecology | Operational OBGYN | PediatricEducation.org - When Should Antiretroviral Therapy be Started for Non-Occupational Exposure to HIV? | Planned Parenthood - Sexual Health | Planned Parenthood - Teen Issues | Society for Adolescent Medicine | United Kingdom National Guidelines on HIV Testing | University of Hawaii - Adolescent Gynecology | University of Hawaii - Adolescent Sexuality | University of Hawaii - Puberty

AIDS / HIV
Aegis | CDC - Exposure to HBV, HCV, and HIV | CDC - Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Pediatric HIV Infection | CDC - Antiretroviral Postexposure Prophylaxis After Sexual, Injection-Drug Use, or Other Non-occupational Exposure to HIV | eMedicine - HIV Infection and AIDS | UCSF - HIV InSite | University of Hawaii - Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infections | WHO - HIV / AIDS

Contraception / Birth Control
ACOG - Emergency Contraception Guidelines | Brigham and Women's Hospital - Guidelines for Contraception and Family Planning | Merck Manual - Contraception | Operational OB-GYN | Planned Parenthood - Sexual Health

Legal Rights
Clearinghouse on Urban Education - School Safety and Student Legal Rights

Menstrual Problems
AAP - Amenorrhea in Adolescent Athletes | eMedicine - Endometriosis | eMedicine - Premenstrual Syndrome | Merck Manual - Menstrual Abnormalities and Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Obstetrical and Pregnancy Problems
Brookside Press - OB-GYN 101 | CDC - Maternal and Infant Health| Louisiana State University - Obstetrics and Post-Partum Care | Merck Manual - Gynecology/Obstetrics | OBGYN.net - Medical Professionals | Operational OB-GYN | PediatricEducation.org - What Are Some of the Complications of Teenage Pregnancy? | Surgical Emergencies in OB-GYN - Obstetric Illness with Surgical Significance

Ovarian Cyst
eMedicine - Ovarian Cysts

Post Partum Depression
OBGYN.net - Postpartum Depression

Sexually Transmitted Diseases / STDs
CDC - STDs | CDC - Policy Guidelines for Prevention and Management of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease | CDC - Guidelines for Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases | CDC - Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) | eMedicine - Herpes Zoster | Finnish Medical Society Duodecim - Chlamydia Urethritis and Cervicitis | Finnish Medical Society Duodecim - Syphilis | PediatricEducation.org - What is the Current Treatment for Uncomplicated Urethritis? | Pediatric Surgery Update - Pelvic Inflammatory Disease | Planned Parenthood | University of Hawaii - Sexually Transmitted Infections

Vaginitis
ACOG - Guideline for Vaginits | eMedicine - Vaginitis | eMedicine - Vulvovaginitis | Merck Manual - Gynecologic Inflammation and Infections

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Allergy / Immunology

Also see Allergy/Immunology Information for Patients and Families

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology | AAP - Pneumococcal Vaccination Policy Statement | eMedicine - Anaphylaxis | National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease | PediatricEducation.org - What Should I Order for An Immune Workup? | University of Hawaii - Anaphylaxis

Allergies
eMedicine - Mold Allergy | University of Hawaii - Acute Allergic Reactions | University of Hawaii - Common Allergies and Allergy Management | University of Hawaii - Food Allergies

Bites and Stings
ACAAI - Insect Sting Anaphylaxis and Hymenoptera Venom Immunotherapy | eMedicine - Bee and Hymenoptera Stings | eMedicine - Bites, Insects | eMedicine - Human Bites | Merck Manual - Bites and Stings | PediatricEducation.org - What Can I Do About All These Mosquito Bites? | PediatricEducation.org - How Do You Treat Mammalian Bites? | University of Hawaii - Bites and Stings

Rhinitis
eMedicine - Allergic Rhinitis | Merck Manual - Disorders with Type I Hypersensitivity Reactions | Merck Manual - Rhinitis | University of Virginia - Antihistamines Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis

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Cardiology / Cardiovascular Surgery

Also see Heart Information for Patients and Families

American Heart Association - Scientific Publications | AHA - Guidelines for Preparticipation Screening for Cardiovascular Disorders in Competitive Athletes | ADA - Infective Endocarditis Prophylaxis Guidelines | Canadian Society of Echocardiography - Cardiology Calculators | Cardiomath - ECG Made Simple | Children's Memorial Hospital - Pediatric Pacemakers and Defibrillators | Cincinnati Children's Hospital - Cardiac Diseases | Merck Manual - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute | PediatricEducation.org - Is this Kawasaki Disease? | PedsCCM - Pediatric Cardiology | Rush Children's Heart Center - Pediatric Cardiology for Medical Professionals | Texas Heart Institute | University of Hawaii - Carditis

Arrhythmias and Murmurs
eMedicine - Tachycardia | Merck Manual - Arrhythmias | Rush Children's Heart Center - Cardiac Arrhythmias | Rush Children's Heart Center - Innocent Heart Murmurs | University of Hawaii - Arrhythmias

Chest Pain
Cincinnati Children's Hospital - Chest Pain | Merck Manual - Chest Pain | PediatricEducation.org - What Causes Chronic Chest Pain? | SchoolNurse.com - Chest Pain in Children

Congenital Heart Disease
AHA - Guidelines for Pediatric Congenital Cardiac Problems | AHA - Guidelines for Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis | Children's Health Information Network - Links for Professionals | Cincinnati Children's Hospital - Congenital Heart Defects | Cincinnati Children's Hospital - Heart Conditions | Merck Manual - Congenital Heart Disease | Rush Children's Heart Center - Pediatric Cardiology for Medical Professionals | Texas Heart Institute - Congenital Heart Disease | PediatricEducation.org - When Do Cyanotic Congenital Heart Diseases Present? | University of Hawaii - Acyanotic Congenital Heart Disease | University of Hawaii - Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease | University of Kansas Pediatric Cardiology

Hypertension
eMedicine - Hypertension | PediatricEducation.org - Does this Child have Hypertension?

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Child Abuse

Also see Child Abuse Information for Patients and Families

ACR - Appropriateness Criteria for Suspected Child Abuse | AAP - Evaluation of Sexual Abuse in Children | AAP - Guideline for Evaluation of Suspected Child Physical Abuse | AAP - Distinguishing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome from Child Abuse | Child Abuse from USUHS/AFIP | eMedicine - Child Abuse | eMedicine - Child Sexual Abuse | eMedicine - Neonatal Injuries in Child Abuse | eMedicine - Sexual Abuse | Child Welfare Information Gateway | PediatricEducation.org - How Old Are Those Subdural Hematomas? | PediatricEducation.org - What Are Some of the Presentations for Child Abuse and Neglect? | PediatricEducation.org - What Should I Do When I'm Called To See A Drug-Exposed Child? | University of Hawaii - Child Abuse

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Dental / Oral Health

Also see Dental/Oral Health Information for Patients and Families

AAPD - Publications | AAPD - Clinical Guideline on Acute Dental Trauma | AAPD - Clinical Guideline on Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Dental Patients At Risk for Infection | AAPD - Clinical Guideline on Dental Management for Persons with Special Health Care Needs | AAPD - Clinical Guideline on Fluoride Treatment | AAPD - Clinical Guideline on Infant Oral Health | AAPD - Clinical Guideline on Periodicity of Dental Examinations, Preventive Dental Services and Anticipatory Guidance | AAPD - Clinical Guideline on Restorative Dentistry | ADA - Products with the ADA Seal of Acceptance | ADA - Infective Endocarditis Prophylaxis Guidelines | ADA - Research and Clinical Issues | ADA - Tooth Eruption Chart | American Dental Hygienists' Association - Professional Issues | CDC - Oral Health | CDC - Fluoride Prevention in US Guidelines | National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research | PediatricEducation.org - When Will His Teeth Fall Out? | PediatricEducation.org - What is the Differential Diagnosis of Abnormally Colored Teeth? | PediatricEducation.org - Fluoride Varnish - What Is It? | University of Hawaii - Pediatric Dental Basics | University of Iowa - Oral Management of Pediatric Patients | USPSTF - Dental Carie Prevention in Preschool Children

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Dermatology

Also see Skin, Hair, and Nails Information for Patients and Families

Dermatology Image Bank | Dermis Online Atlas | eMedicine - AVMs including Lymphangioma and Hemangioma | The Electronic Textbook of Dermatology | Finnish Medical Society Duodecim - Seborrheic Dermatitis | Hemangiomas and Vascular Anomalies | Johns Hopkins University - Dermatology Image Atlas | Loyola University - Atlas of Dermatology | Merck Manual - Dermatologic Disorders | National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases | PediatricEducation.org - What are the Treatments for Persistent Cradle Cap? | PediatricEducation.org - When Can Babies Use Sunscreen? | PediatricEducation.org - What is the Differential Diagnosis of an Infectious Rash on the Palms and Soles? | University of Texas Medical Branch - Microbial Infections of Skin and Nails

Acne
Dermatology Image Bank - Acne Vulgaris | Finnish Medical Society Duodecim - Acne | Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement - Acne Vulgaris | Merck Manual - Acne | PediatricEducation.org - What are the Treatment Recommendations for Acne? | University of Hawaii - Acne

Cellulitis and Folliculitis
eMedicine - Cellulitis | Merck Manual - Cellulitis | Merck Manual - Folliculitis | University of Hawaii - Cellulitis

Contact Dermatitis
eMedicine - Contact Dermatitis | eMedicine - Contact Dermatitis | Merck Manual - Contact Dermatitis

Diaper Dermatitis
eMedicine - Diaper Dermatitis | eMedicine - Diaper Rash

Eczema / Atopic Dermatitis
eMedicine - Atopic Dermatitis | eMedicine - Dermatitis, Atopic | Merck Manual - Atopic Dermatitis | University of Hawaii - Eczematous Dermatitis (Atopic Dermatitis and Seborrhea)

Fungal Infection / Tinea
eMedicine - Tinea | Merck Manual - Dermatophyte Infections | Merck Manual - Fungal Skin Infections

Hair Follicle Disorders
Merck Manual - Disorders of Hair Follicles and Sebaceous Glands | PediatricEducation.org - What is the Differential Diagnosis of Localized Hair Loss?

Impetigo
eMedicine - Impetigo

Nail Disorders
eMedicine - Felon | eMedicine - Fingertip Injuries | eMedicine - Ingrown Toenails | eMedicine - Nailbed Injuries | University of Texas Medical Branch - Microbial Infections of Skin and Nails

Urticaria
eMedicine - Urticaria

Viral Exanthams
Electronic Textbook of Dermatology - Viral Diseases | University of Hawaii - Common Viral Exanthams

Warts / Molluscum Contagiosum
eMedicine - Planter Warts | eMedicine - Molluscum Contagiosum | Merck Manual - Molluscum Contagiosum | Merck Manual - Warts | PediatricEducation.org - What is the Best Treatment for Molluscum Contagiosum? | Pediatric Surgery Update - Molluscum Contagiosum Go to Top of Page

Developmental Disabilities

Also see Developmental Disabilities Information for Patients and Families

CDC - Developmental Disabilities | Disabilities.gov - Information on U.S. Federal Programs, Services and Resources | Pediatric Development and Behavior | PediatricEducation.org - What Social Services are Available in the Community? | University of Hawaii - Disabilities and Physician Interactions with Schools

Developmental Delay
AAN and CNS - Evaluation of Global Developmental Delay Practice Parameter | Gillette Children's - Developmental Delay vs. Developmental Disorder

Mental Retardation
eMedicine - Mental Retardation | Merck Manual - Mental Retardation | NLM - Multiple Congenital Anomaly / Mental Retardation (MCA/MR) Syndromes

Speech Disorder
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association | National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders | PediatricEducation.org - What are the Indications for Referral to Speech Therapy?

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Emergency Medicine / Critical Care / Trauma

Also see Emergency Medicine - Injuries and Wounds Information for Patients and Families

ACEP - Caring for Children in the ER Guidelines for Preparedness | ACEP - Procedural Sedation and Analgesia in the Emergency Department | ACEP - Procedural Sedation - Pharmacologic Agents | Alberta Children's Hospital | American College of Emergency Physicians | Arizona Emergency Medical Systems Red Book | Brookside Press - Operational Medicine 2001 | Cork University - Paediatric Problems in the ER| eMedicine - Animal Bites | eMedicine - Brain Death in Children | eMedicine - Oncologic Emergencies | eMedicine - Sedation | eMedicine - Vascular Access Surgical Perspective | NCEMI - Common Simple Emergencies | NEJM - Videos of Medical Procedures | Pediatric Critical Care Medicine | PedDatabase.org - Pediatric Emergency Medicine Database | PediatricEducation.org - What Evaluation Should Be Performed for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning? | University of Hawaii - Multiple Trauma | US Army - Emergency War Surgery

Burns
eMedicine - Chemical Burns | eMedicine - Electrical Burns | eMedicine - Thermal Burns | eMedicine - Surgical Perspective of Burns | University of Hawaii - Burns | University of Minnesota - Burns | Virtual Naval Hospital - Field Surgeon Handbook

Codes
Advanced Trauma Life Support | University of Hawaii - Pulmocardiac Resuscitation | University of Utah - Basic Life Support

Contusion / Bruise
NCEMI - Contusions (Bruises)

Foreign Body
Baylor College of Medicine - Foreign Body Aspiration | Baylor College of Medicine - Laryngo, Tracheo, Bronchial Foreign Bodies | eMedicine - Airway Foreign Body | eMedicine - Esophageal Foreign Body | eMedicine - Foreign Body in Ear | eMedicine - Foreign Body in Nose | eMedicine - Foreign Body in Trachea | eMedicine - Foreign Body Ingestion | NCEMI - Conjunctival Foreign Body | NCEMI - Corneal Foreign Body | NCEMI - Foreign Body in Ear | NCEMI - Foreign Body in Throat | NCEMI - Nasal Foreign Bodies | NCEMI - Needle (Foreign Body) in Foot | NCEMI - Rectal Foreign Body | NCEMI - Vaginal Foreign Bodies | PediatricEducation.org - Oh Where, Oh Where Did That Little Foreign Body Go? | PediatricEducation.org - To Patch or Not to Patch, That is the Question - Corneal Abrasion University of Hawaii - Foreign Body Aspiration | University of Hawaii - Corneal Abrasions | University of Utah - Foreign Body Airway Obstruction |

Head Trauma
eMedicine- Head Trauma | Merck Manual - Trauma of the Head | PedsCCM - Head Trauma | PediatricEducation.org - What are the Current Recommendations for Treatment of Acute Traumatic Head Injury? | PediatricEducation.org - When Can an Athlete Return to Play After a Concussion? | Singapore National Ministry of Health - Head Injury Guidelines | University of Hawaii - Head Trauma and Hemorrhage

Laceration / Cuts
National Guideline Clearinghouse - Facial Lacerations | NEJM - Laceration Repair Video | University of Hawaii - Wound Management

Near Drowning
AAP - Drowning in Infants, Children, and Adolescents | eMedicine - Submersion Injury, Near Drowning | PedsCCM - Drowning | University of Hawaii - Submersion Injuries

Puncture
NCEMI - Puncture Wounds

Sprain
eMedicine - Ankle, Soft-tissue Injuries | PediatricEducation.org - What are the Grades for Ankle Sprains? | University of Hawaii - Common Sprains and Dislocations

Trauma, General Principles
University of Hawaii - Trauma

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Endocrinology

Also see Endocrinology (Hormones) Information for Patients and Families

British Society for Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes - Patient Information | The Endocrine Society - Fact Sheets | Merck Manual - Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders | NIDDK - Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases

Diabetes Mellitus
AAP - Screening for Retinopathy in the Pediatric Patient with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus | American Diabetes Association - Guidelines for Diabetes Care in Specific Populations | eMedicine - Diabetes Mellitus | eMedicine - Type I Diabetes Mellitus | eMedicine - Type 2 Diabetes Mellitis | eMedicine - Diabetic Ketoacidosis | Merck Manual - Diabetes Mellitus | NIDDK | PediatricEducation.org - How Do I Treat Her Vomiting When She has Diabetes and Can't Drink?

Short Stature
AACE - Clinical Practice Guidelines for Growth Hormone Use | eMedicine - Growth Failure | eMedicine - Short Stature | GrowingWell.com - Guidelines Short Stature | Merck Manual - Short Stature Due to Hypopituitarism | Merck Manual - Short Stature Due to Misc. Causes | PediatricEducation.org - How Come I'm Still Shorter Than the Other Guys? | University of Hawaii - Short Stature

Thyroid Disease
eMedicine - Congenital Hypothyroidism | eMedicine - Grave's Disease | eMedicine - Hyperthyroidism | Merck Manual - Hyperthyroidism | Merck Manual - Hypothyroidism | Thyroid Disease Management - Algorithms | Thyroid Disease Management - The Thyroid and its Diseases | Thyroid Foundation of Canada - Thyroid Disease in Childhood | University of Hawaii - Thyroid Disorders

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Exercise and Nutrition

Also see Exercise and Nutrition Information for Patients and Families

AAP - The Use of Fruit Juice in the Diets of Young Children | Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition | FDA - Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition | Merck Manual - Nutrition | National Institute for Child Health and Development - Why Milk Matters | SUNY - Pediatric Nutrition Notes | USDA - Center for Nutrition Policy Promotion | USDA - Food and Nutrition Information Center | USDA - Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005

Breast Feeding and Infant Nutrition
AAP - The Transfer of Drugs and Other Chemicals into Human Milk | AAP - Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk | AAP - Promotion of Healthy Weight Control Practices in Young Athletes Case Western Reserve University - Breastfeeding Basics | La Leche League International | Merck Manual - Drugs in Lactating Mothers | National Library of Medicine - LactMed | Merck Manual - Infant Nutrition | PediatricEducation.org - Can I Use This Medicine When I am Breastfeeding? | PediatricEducation.org - Can Lyme Disease be Transmitted by Breast Milk? | Singapore Ministry of Health - Management of Breastfeeding in Preterm Infant Guidelines | University of Hawaii - Breast Feeding | University of Hawaii - Infant Formula

Exercise
AAP - Medical Conditions Affecting Sports Participation | AHA - Children and Physical Activity | AHA - Exercise and Children | John Hopkins - Heart Healthy Tips for Children

Lack of Normal Physiologic Growth / Failure to Thrive
eMedicine - Failure to Thrive | Merck Manual - Failure to Thrive | University of Hawaii - Failure to Thrive

Obesity
American Heart Association - Guidelines for Overweight Children and Adolescents | Canadian Task For Preventive Health Care - Screening for Childhood Obesity | CDC - Obesity and Overweight | eMedicine - Obesity | Johns Hopkins - Nutrition and Weight Control | Michigan Quality Improvement Consortium - Treatment of Childhood Overweight | National Guideline Clearinghouse - Guideline Synthesis on Overweight and Obesity in Children and Adolescents | PediatricEducation.org - What Follow-Up is Needed for a Borderline Cholesterol Test? | Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network - Management of Obesity

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Gastroenterology

Also see Digestive System Information for Patients and Families

AGA - Diagnosis and Management of Celiac Disesase | Cincinnati Children's Hospital - Evidence-Based Care Guideline for Management of Pediatric Moderate/Severe Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) | eMedicine - Crohn's Disease A Surgical Perspective | eMedicine - Intussusception | Pediatric Surgical Update - Crohn's Disease | North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology - Guideline for Diagnosis and Treatment of Celiac Disease | NIDDK - Digestive Diseases | PediatricEducation.org - What is the Differential Diagnosis of an Abdominal Mass? PediatricEducation.org - What are the Clinical Presentations of Intussusception? | PediatricEducation.org - What Causes Different Colored Stool? | PediatricEducation.org - What Tests are Available for Celiac Disease? | Virtual Pediatric Hospital - Paediapaedia | University of Hawaii - Intussusception

Abdominal Pain - Unknown Etiology or Functional
AAP - Chronic Abdominal Pain| AAFP - Chronic Abdominal Pain in Childhood: Diagnosis and Management | Cincinnati Children's Hospital - Acute Gastroenteritis Treatment Clinical Practice Guidelines | eMedicine - Diarrhea | eMedicine-Gastroenteritis | Merck Manual - Diarrhea | PediatricEducation.org - What Causes Recurrent Abdominal Pain? | PediatricEducation.org - Acute Abdominal Pain Through the Ages. What Causes It? | University of Hawaii - Gastroenteritis and Dehydration

Chronic Gastroenteritis and Diarrhea

Constipation
eMedicine - Encopresis | Merck Manual - Constipation | University of Hawaii - Constipation | University of Michigan - Functional Constipation and Soiling

Dehydration
eMedicine - Dehydration | PediatricEducation.org - What is the New Oral Rehydration Salt Solution Made Up Of? | University of Toronto - Rehydration and Early Re-Feeding in the Management of Childhood Gastroenteritis | University of Hawaii - Gastroenteritis and Dehydration

Esophageal Disorders / Gastroesophageal Reflux
eMedicine - Esophagitis | eMedicine - Gastroesophageal Reflux | eMedicine - Gastroesophageal Reflux A Surgical Perspective | Merck Manual - Esophageal Disorders | NIDDK - Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease | PediatricEducation.org - How Does Gastroesophageal Reflux Present? | University of Hawaii - Gastroesophageal Reflux

Gastrointestinal Bleeding
eMedicine - Gastroenteritis | eMedicine - Pediatrics, Gastrointestinal Bleeding | Merck Manual - Gastrointestinal Bleeding | University of Hawaii - GI Bleeding and Peptic Ulcer Disease

Nausea and Vomiting
ACR - Appropriateness Criteria for Vomiting in an Infant up to 3 months of age | PediatricEducation.org - What Causes Emesis in a Neonate?

Peptic Ulcer Disease
CDC - Helicobacter Pylori | eMedicine - Helicobacter Pylori Infection | eMedicine - Peptic Ulcer Surgical Perspective| Merck Manual - Peptic Ulcer Disease | Pediatric Surgery Update - Peptic Ulcer Disease | University of Hawaii - GI Bleeding and Peptic Ulcer Disease

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General Medical Resources

Also see General Medical Resources for Patients and Families

American Medical Association | Cochrane Collaboration | First Aid for Soldiers Manual | MEDLINEplus - Medical Encyclopedia | Merck Manual | MTDesk.com - Medical Equipment and Pharmaceutical Companies | NIH - Clinical Trials | UK Medical Portal - Medical Tools, Calculators and Scores | US Pharmacopeia | Virtual Naval Hospital | WebMD - Conditions Center

Basic Sciences
AMA-Atlas of the Body| Atlases of the Brain | Digital Anatomist | Digital Slice of Life Human Body Images | Atlas of Anatomy| Atlas of Anatomy in Cross Section| Atlas of Microscopic Anatomy| Gray's Anatomy | Illustrated Encyclopedia of Human Anatomic Variation | NetBiochem | New York Eye and Ear Infirmary - Robert Bendheim Digital Atlas of Ophthalmology University of South Carolina - Mycology Online Textbook | Virology on the WWW | Visible Embryo | Whole Brain Atlas

Ethics
Bioethics Internet Project | eMedicine - Bioethics in Pediatric Practice | Ethics Updates | NIH - Bioethics Resources | National Reference Center for Biomedical Literature | University of Toronto Joint Center for Bioethics

How to Evaluate Medical Information on the Internet
Medical Library Association - Deciphering Medspeak | Science Panel on Interactive Communication and Health - How to Evaluate Medical Websites |

Medical Dictionaries
Medical Library Association - Med Speak | MEDLINEplus - Medical Dictionaries | MTDesk.com - Alphabetical Index of Terminology | InteliHealth - Medical Dictionary from Merriam-Webster | Merck Manual Home Edition - Understanding Medical Terms

Medical Informatics
Guide to Medical Informatics, the Internet, and Telemedicine | Handbook of Medical Informatics

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General Pediatrics Resources

Also see General Pediatric Resources for Patients and Families

Bright Futures | Bright Futures - Pediatrics in Practice | Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care - Evidenced-based Clinical Prevention | Medical College of Georgia - Continuity Clinic Notebook | National Health Service - Clinical Knowledge Summaries | Royal Children's Hospital - Clinical Practice Guidelines (A General Pediatric Textbook) | University of Hawaii - An Online Introductory Pediatrics Textbook | USUHS - Military Medical Humanitarian Assistance Course

Child Care
National Child Care Information Center | National Network for Child Care | PediatricEducation.org - What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Child Care?

Communication with Parents
Coping with the Death of a Child in the ED | Merck Manual - Drug Noncompliance | Merck Manual - The Sick Newborn

Complementary and Alternative Medicine
AAP Policy Statement on Counseling Families about CAM | American Herbal Products Association | Biomed Central - Complementary and Alternative Medicine Journal | Duke's - Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases | HolisticKids.org | Memorial Sloan Kettering - Herbal and Botanical Information Resource | National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) at the National Institutes of Health | NCCAM - Acupuncture | NIH - Office of Dietary Supplements

Fatigue - Malaise - Lethargy
CDC - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Fever
ACEP - Fever in Child Less than 3 Years Old | Cincinnati Children's Hospital - Fever without a Source in Children 2-36 months | eMedicine - Fever | eMedicine - Fever in the Toddler | eMedicine - Fever in the Young Infant | PediatricEducation.org - What's in the Differential Diagnosis of Fever? | University of Hawaii - Fever

Fever of Unknown Origin
Cincinnati Children's Hospital - Fever of Uncertain Source Guideline | eMedicine - Fever Without a Focus | National Guideline Clearinghouse - Guideline for Fever of Uncertain Source in Infants

Growth and Development
CDC - Growth Charts | KidsGrowth.com - Growth Charts | Merck Manual - Growth and Development | Merck Manual - Psychomotor and Intellectual Development | Merck Manual - Table of Developmental Milestones | University of Hawaii - Growth Monitoring | National Institute of Child Health and Human Development | Zero to Three

Pain Management
Children's Memorial Hospital - Chronic Pain Management | Dalhousie University and IWK Health Centre - Pediatric Pain Source Book | Emergency War Surgery NATO Handbook

Screening - Development, Vision, Hearing
AAP - Examination and Vision Screening in Infants | CDC - Newborn Hearing Screening | University of Hawaii - Developmental Screening of Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers | University of Hawaii - Hearing Screening | US Preventive Services Task Force - Newborn Hearing Screening Guidelines

Sleep Problems
Merck Manual - Sleep Disorders | National Institute of Child Health and Development - Questions and Answers on Infant Sleeping Positions and SIDS | PediatricEducation.org - What Are the Indications for a Sleep Study? | University of Hawaii - Sleep Disorders

Vaccinations / Immunizations
AAFP - Immunization Guidelines | AAFP - Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule | AAP - Current Immunization Schedule | CDC - National Immunization Program | CDC - Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) | CDC - Vaccine Side Effects | CDC - Manual for Surveillance for Vaccine Preventable Diseases | CDC - Summary of Recommendations for Varicella Vaccinations | CDC - Travel Information (Yellow Book) | CDC - Vaccine Side Effects | FDA - Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System | Facts and Comparisons - The Immunization Gateway | Immunization Action Coalition | Immunization Action Coalition - vaccinationinformation.org | PediatricEducation.org - Which Vaccines Contain Preservatives? | National Network for Immunization Information | PediatricEducation.org - What Vaccines Does an Infant Need to Travel Abroad? | PediatricEducation.org - Who Should Get the New Meningococcal Vaccine? | PediatricEducation.org - I Don't Want a New Vaccine for My Child | PediatricEducation.org - Isn't Radiation Risky? | University of Hawaii - Immunizations | WHO - Vaccinations

Violence
AAP - Violence-Related Policy Statements | AAP - Violence Resources | AMA - Diagnostic and Treatment Guidelines on Violence and Abuse| CDC - Intimate Partner Violence Fact Sheet | CDC - Facts about Violence Among Youth and Violence in Schools | CDC - Suicide in the United States | CDC - Youth Violence | CSPV Violence Fact Sheets and Position Summaries | Center for Mental Health Services - School Violence Prevention | Family Violence Prevention Fund - Clinical Guideline on Identifying and Responding to Domestic Violence Victimization in Health Care Settings | NIMH - Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters | PediatricEducation.org - How Can I Help One of My Moms Develop a Safety Plan? | University of Hawaii - Suicide and Violence

Well Child Care / Health Supervision / Check-Ups
AMA Guidelines for Adolescent Preventive Services (GAPS) | AAP - Guidelines on Periodic Health Examination | Bright Futures | CDC - Guide To Clinical Preventive Services | Merck Manual - Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care | University of Hawaii - Anticipatory Guidance | University of Hawaii - Routine Newborn Care

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Genetics / Metabolic Disorders

Also see Birth Defects / Genetics Information for Patients and Families

AAP - Prenatal Genetic Diagnosis for Pediatricians | AAP - Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis for Pediatricians | AAP - Generic Evaluation of the Child with Mental Retardation or Developmental Delays Children's Memorial Hospital - Missing Genes | GeneClinics - Medical Genetics Knowledge Base | eMedicine - Inborn Errors of Metabolism | Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research - Developmental and Genetic Diseases | Mountain States Regional Genetic Services - Newborn Screening Practitioner's Manual | NCBI - Online Mendelian Inheritance of Man | University of Hawaii - Craniofacial Abnormalities
| National Human Genome Research Institute | National Institutes of Health - Rare Diseases | National Organization for Rare Diseases | University of Hawaii - Basic Genetics Principles | University of Hawaii - Genetic Testing and Gene Therapy | University of Hawaii - Inborn Errors of Metabolism | University of Hawaii - Prenatal Genetic Screening and Testing

Chromosomal Abnormalities
Merck Manual - Chromosomal Abnormalities | Merck Manual - Prenatal Genetic Evaluation and Counseling | NCBI - Online Mendelian Inheritance of Man | PediatricEducation.org - What is the Risk of Chromosomal Abnormalities in Women of Advanced Maternal Age? | University of Hawaii - Common Chromosomal Abnormalities

Congenital Anomalies
Merck Manual - Congenital Anomalies | NCBI - Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man | US National Library of Medicine - Multiple Congenital Anomaly/Mental Retardation (MCA/MR) Syndromes | University of Hawaii - Congenital Malformation and Teratogenesis

Down Syndrome
AAP - Health Supervision for Children with Down Syndrome | Down Syndrome: Health Issues | Down Syndrome Quarterly - Health Care Guidelines | eMedicine - Atlantoaxial Instability in Individuals with Down Syndrome | eMedicine - Down Syndrome | PediatricEducation.org - How Often Do Cervical Spine Radiographs Need to Be Obtained for Down Syndrome Patients?

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Hematology / Oncology

Also see Blood and Lymphatic System Information for Patients and Families

APP - Health Supervision for Children with Sickle Cell Diseases and Their Families | Children's Memorial Hospital - Pediatric Brain Tumors | CDC - Thalassemia | eMedicine - Oncologic Emergencies | eMedicine - Sickle Cell Disease | eMedicine - Thalassemia | National Cancer Institute | National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute | Pediatric Surgery Update - Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome | Sickle Cell Information Center Table of Contents | University of Hawaii - Sickle Cell Disease | University of Hawaii - Thalassemia

Anemia - Iron Deficiency Anemia
CDC - Recommendations to Prevention and Control Iron Deficiency | PediatricEducation.org - Why is the Anemia Not Correcting? | PediatricEducation.org - How is Elemental Iron and Lead Related to Heme Synthesis? | University of Hawaii - Anemia

Coagulation Disorders / Bleeding Disorders / Hemophilia
eMedicine - Hemophilia A and B | eMedicine - Von Willebrand Disease | Merck Manual - Coagulation Disorders | PediatricEducation.org - What are the Different Types of von Willebrand Disease? | PediatricEducation.org - What is the Approach to a Child with Thrombocytopenia? | University of Hawaii - Bleeding Disorders

Neoplasms / Cancer
Merck Manual - Childhood Neoplasms | National Cancer Institute PDQ Clinical Cancer Information | NCI - PDQ Pediatric Cancer Treatment Summaries | Oncolink | PediatricEducation.org - How Common Are Second Primary Malignancies? | PediatricEducation.org - How Does Acute Leukemia Present? | University of Hawaii - Brain Tumors | University of Hawaii - General Treatment Principles | University of Hawaii - Leukemia and Lymphoma | University of Hawaii - Solid Tumor Childhood Malignancies

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Infectious Disease

Also see Infectious Disease Information for Patients and Families

AFIP - SARS | CDC - Antibiotic Resistance | CDC - E. coli | CDC - Emerging Infectious Diseases | CDC - Health Information for International Travel (Yellow Book) | CDC - Monkeypox | CDC - SARS for Clinicians | eMedicine - Mycoplasma Infections | eMedicine - Pertussis | eMedicine - Pinworms or Enterobiasis | eMedicine - Rabies | eMedicine - Rotavirus | eMedicine - Wilderness Medicine | John Hopkins Infection Control - Prevention and Control | Merck Manual - Infectious Diseases | PediatricEducation.org - Do Antibacterial Products Really Work? | PediatricEducation.org - How Common are Latent and Active Tuberculosis Cases Identified Among Contacts? | PediatricEducation.org - What Organisms Cause Osteomyelitis? | Toronto Hospital for Sick Children - Paediatric Approach to SARS | University of Hawaii - Virology | University of Hawaii - Bacteriology | University of Hawaii - Encephalitis | University of Hawaii - Staphylococcal and Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndromes | University of Minnesota - General Medical Information for International Adoptees | World Health Organization - Health Topics and Policies

Biological and Chemical Threats
AAP - Children and Disasters | AAP - Pediatricians and Disaster Preparedness | Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry - Nerve Gas | BiodefenseEducation.org | CDC - Anthrax | CDC - Cyanide | CDC - Ricin | CDC- Biological and Chemical Agent List | CDC - Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response | CDC- Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Program | CDC - Modeling Potential Responses to Smallpox as a Bioterrorist Weapon | CDC - Potential Biological Weapons Threats | CDC - Sarin | CDC - Smallpox | CDC - Smallpox Vaccine Recommendations | CDC - Smallpox Vaccination and Adverse Reactions. Guidance for Clinicians | CDC MMWR - Update: Investigation of Anthrax Associated with Intentional Exposure and Interim Public Health Guidelines | CDC MMWR - Recognition of Illness Associated with the Intentional Release of a Biologic Agent | JAMA Consensus Statement- Anthrax | JAMA Consensus Statement - Botulinum Toxin | JAMA Consensus Statement - Hemorrhagic Fever | JAMA Consensus Statement - Plague | JAMA Consensus Statement- Smallpox | JAMA - Theme Issue on Bioterrorism | JAMA Consensus Statement - Tularemia | MEDLINEplus - Biodefense and Bioterrorism | NCEH - Emergency Room Procedures in Chemical Hazard Emergencies | NCID - Anthrax | NCID - Strengthening National Preparedness for Smallpox | National Library of Medicine Specialized Information Service - Chemical Information | Virtual Naval Hospital - Biological and Chemical Warfare

Bronchiolitis and Bronchitis
AHRQ - Management of Bronchiolitis in Infants and Children | eMedicine - Bronchiolitis | PedCCM - Bronchiolitis

Cat-Scratch Disease
eMedicine - Cat-Scratch Disease | University of Hawaii - Cat Scratch Disease

Chickenpox / Varicella
CDC - Prevention of Varicella | CDC - Summary of Recommendations for Varicella | Cochrane Collaboration - Acyclovir Use for Varicella | eMedicine - Chicken Pox or Varicella | eMedicine - Varicella | PediatricEducation.org - What Are the Indications for Use of Acyclovir and Post-Varicella Immunization in a Healthy Patient?

Croup / Laryngotracheitis
eMedicine - Croup | eMedicine - Croup or Laryngotracheobronchitis | University of Hawaii - Croup and Epiglottitis | Virtual Pediatric Hospital - Electric Airway, Croup Syndrome

Herpes
eMedicine - Herpes Simplex | eMedicine - Herpes Simplex Virus

Influenza
ACIP - Prevention and Control of Influenza | CDC - Influenza | CDC - Influenza Prevention and Control | eMedicine - Influenza | NFID - Influenza | WHO - Influenza

Lymphadenitis
eMedicine - Lymphadenitis | eMedicine - Lymph Node Disorders | Merck Manual - Acute Lymphadenitis | Merck Manual - Lymphadenitis | PediatricEducation.org - When Should You Evaluate Lymphadenopathy?

Meningitis
eMedicine - Meningitis | eMedicine - Pediatric Meningitis and Encephalitis | University of Hawaii - Meningitis |

Mononucleosis / EBV Infection
CDC - Mononucleosis | eMedicine - Mononucleosis | eMedicine - Mononucleosis and Epstein Barr Virus Infection | PediatricEducation.org - What Are the Presentations of Epstein Barr Virus?

Pediculosis / Scabies / Lice
AAP - Head Lice | CDC - Lice | eMedicine - Lice | eMedicine - Pediculosis | eMedicine - Scabies | PediatricEducation.org - What Else Looks Like Scabies? | PediatricEducation.org - What Treatments are Recommended for Head Lice?

Pharyngitis / Tonsillitis
AAO - Pharyngitis | AAO - Tonsillitis and Adenoiditis | eMedicine - Pharyngitis | eMedicine - Streptococcal Infection, Group A | Finnish Medical Society Duodecim - Sore Throat and Tonsillitis | Finnish Medical Society Duodecim - Sore Throat and Pharyngitis | Merck Manual - Pharyngitis | Merck Manual - Tonsillitis | Michigan Quality Improvement Consortium - Acute Pharyngitis in Children Guidelines | PediatricEducation.org - What are the Indications for a Tonsillectomy?

Pneumonia
CDC - Pneumonia in Developing Countries | Cincinnati Children's Hospital - Community Acquired Pneumonia Guideline | eMedicine - Pneumonia | eMedicine - Pneumonia | PediatricEducation.org - What Are the Complications of Pneumonia?

Respiratory Syncytial Virus / RSV
PediatricEducation.org - Which Infants Need RSV Prophylaxis? | University of Virginia - Prevention and Treatment of RSV

Rheumatic Fever
eMedicine - Rheumatic Fever | Merck Manual - Rheumatic Fever | University of Hawaii - Rheumatic Fever

Sepsis
eMedicine - Bacteremia and Sepsis | eMedicine - Septic Shock | Emergency Nursing World - Sepsis in Children | University of Hawaii - Sepsis

Sinusitis
AAP - Sinusitis Clinical Practice Guideline | AAP - Management of Sinusitis Guideline | eMedicine - Sinusitis Medical Treatment | eMedicine - Sinusitis Surgical Treatment | ediatricEducation.org - What Organisms Cause Sinusitis? | University of Hawaii - Sinusitis

Upper Respiratory Tract Infection / URI
University of Hawaii - Oral and Upper Respiratory Infections

Viral Syndrome
Merck Manual - Viral Diseases

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Neonatology

Also see Newborn Information for Patients and Families

AAP - NeoPix | AAP - Hospital Discharge of the High-Risk Neonate | CDC - Maternal and Infant Health | eMedicine - Prematurity | Merck Manual - Disturbances in Newborns and Infants | Mountain States Regional Genetic Services - Newborn Screening Practitioner's Manual | Neonatology on the Web - Clinical Resources | PediatricEducation.org - What Are the Potential Complications Infants of Diabetic Mothers May Have? | PediatricEducation.org - What is the Classification of Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH)? | University of Hawaii - Common Problems of the Preterm Infant | University of Hawaii - Neonatal Seizures | University of Hawaii - Neonatal Sepsis | University of Hawaii - Routine Newborn Care | University of Iowa - Iowa Neonatology Handbook | University of Washington - NICU-Web | Virtual Pediatric Hospital - Paediapaedia: Neonatal Chest Diseases

Circumcision
AAFP - Policy on Circumcision | AAP Circumcision Policy Statement | Canadian Paediatric Society - Neonatal Circumcision Revisited | Cochrane Collaboration - Pain Relief for Neonatal Circumcision| eMedicine - Circumcision | PediatricEducation.org - What are the Risks of Male Infant Circumcision? | University of Hawaii - Circumcision

Hyperbilirubinemia / Jaundice
AAP - Management of Hyperbilirubinemia in Newborns > 35 weeks Gestation

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome / SIDS
AAP - Distinguishing Suddent Infant Death Syndrome from Child Abuse | eMedicine - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome | eMedicine - SIDS | Merck Manual - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome | PediatricEducation.org - What Causes SIDS? | SIDS Network - Table of Contents | University of Hawaii - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

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Nephrology / Urology

Also see Kidney and Urinary System Information for Patients and Families

Digital Urology Journal - Uroradiology | eMedicine - Fluid Therapy for the Pediatric Surgical Patient | eMedicine - Proteinuria | Genitourinary Development | Merck Manual - Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders in Infants and Children | Virtual Pediatric Hospital - MetaTextbook of Pediatric Radiology - Genitourinary System | National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse - Nephrotic Syndrome | Pediatric Surgery Update - Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome | PediatricEducation.org - How Do You Categorize Bladder Dysfunction?
| PediatricEducation.org - What Causes Different Colored Urine? | PediatricEducation.org - What Causes Priapism? | PediatricEducation.org - What is the Differential Diagnosis of Scrotal Swelling? | PediatricEducation.org - What is the Differential Diagnosis of Hypokalemia? | PediatricEducation.org - What Tests Should Be Performed for Prenatal Hydronephrosis? | PediatricEducation.org - What Causes Gross Hematuria? | PediatricEducation.org - What are the Indications for Renal Dialysis? | University of Hawaii - Acute Scrotum | University of Hawaii - Fluids and Electrolytes

Enuresis / Bedwetting
eMedicine - Enuresis | PediatricEducation.org - What is the Most Effective Treatment for Primary Nocturnal Enuresis? | University of Hawaii - Enuresis

Undescended Testes
Loyola University - Failure of Migration and Descent of Testis | University of Michigan Medical Center - Abnormal Testicular Descent

Urinary Tract Infection / UTI / Pyelonephritis including Cystitis and Dysuria
eMedicine - Hematuria | eMedicine - Pyelonephritis | eMedicine - Urinary Tract Infection | eMedicine - Urinary Tract Infections and Pyelonephritis | Merck Manual - Urinary Tract Infections | University of Hawaii - Urinary Tract Infection

Urethritis
eMedicine - Male Urethritis

Vesicoureteral Reflux / VUR
eMedicine - Vesicoureteral Reflux | University of Michigan - Vesicoureteral Reflux

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Neurology / Neurosurgery

Also see Brain and Nervous System Information for Patients and Families

eMedicine - Craniosynostosis | eMedicine - Pediatric Neurology | Merck Manual - Neurologic Disorders | NEJM - Performance of a Lumbar Puncture Video | NINDS - Hypotonia PediatricEducation.org - When Should the Anterior Fontanelle Close? | PediatricEducation.org - What Causes Hypotonia in Infants? | PediatricEducation.org - Can You Help Me? I Don't Remember All Those Brain Malformations? | University of Utah - PediNeurologicExam | Washington University - Neuromuscular Evaluation

Cerebral Palsy
eMedicine - Cerebral Palsy | Merck Manual - Cerebral Palsy Syndromes | University of Hawaii - Cerebral Palsy

Headache
AAN and CNS - Treatment of Recurrent Headache Practice Parameter | ACR - Appropriateness Criteria for Headache | eMedicine - Childhood Migraine Variants | eMedicine - Headache | eMedicine - Headache: Pediatric Perspective | National Headache Foundation - Diagnosis and Classification of Primary Headache Disorder | National Headache Foundation - Alternative Headache Treatment | National Headache Foundation - Chronic Daily Headache | National Headache Foundation - Acute Migraine Treatment | National Headache Foundation - Migraine Prevention | National Headache Foundation - Pediatric Migraine | Merck Manual - Headache | National Headache Foundation | National Headache Foundation - Headaches in Children

Seizure Disorder
AAN and CNS - Treatment of First Unprovoked Seizure Practice Parameter | AANS - Epilepsy Surgery | eMedicine - Benign Childhood Epilepsy | eMedicine - Benign Neonatal Convulsions | eMedicine - Febrile Seizures | eMedicine - First Seizure: Pediatric Perspective | eMedicine - Infantile Spasm (West Syndrome) | eMedicine - Neonatal Seizures | eMedicine - Status Epilepticus | Merck Manual - Neonatal Seizure Disorders | Merck Manual - Seizure Disorders | PediatricEducation.org - What are the Classifications of Seizures | University of Hawaii - Febrile Seizures | University of Hawaii - Neonatal Seizures | University of Hawaii - Status Epilepticus

Syncope / Lightheadedness
ACEP - Policy for Evaluation and Management of Syncope | EMedicine - Syncope | PediatricEducation.org - How Common is Syncope?

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Ophthalmology

Also see Eyes and Vision Information for Patients and Families

AAO - Pediatric Eye Evaluations | Digital Reference of Ophthalmology | Digital Journal of Ophthalmology - Retinal Images | Eyeatlas - Online Atlas of Ophthalmology | National Eye Institute New York Eye and Ear Infirmary - Robert Bendheim Digital Atlas of Ophthalmology PediatricEducation.org - Why Are My Baby's Eyes Dancing? | PediatricEducation.org - On Physical Examination, What Differentiates Preseptal and Orbital Cellulitis? | PediatricEducation.org - What Causes Color Blindness? | University of Iowa - EyeRounds.org Ophthalmologic Atlas |

Conjunctivitis
eMedicine - Conjunctivitis | University of Hawaii - Conjunctivitis and Eyelid Infections

Eyelid / Lacrimal Duct Disorders - Non-Infectious
Merck Manual - Eyelid Disorders | Merck Manual - Lacrimal Apparatus Disorders | PediatricEducation.org - What Causes Generalized Eyelid Swelling?

Ocular Trauma
eMedicine - Corneal Laceration | Merck Manual - Eye Injuries

Refractive Error - Strabismus / Amblyopia
AAO - Amblyopia | AAO - Esotropia and Exotropia | Merck Manual - Refractive Errors | Strabismus Web Book | University of Hawaii - Strabismus and Amblyopia

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Orthopaedics / Rheumatology / Sports Medicine

Also see Bones, Joints and Muscles Information for Patients and Families

AAP - Promotion of Healthy Weight Control Practices in Young Athletes | AHA - Guidelines for Preparticipation Screening for Cardiovascular Disorders in Competitive Athletes | eMedicine - Limping Child | eMedicine - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus | Merck Manual - Common Sports Injuries | National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases | Postgraduate Medicine - Identifying Structural Hip and Knee Problems | PediatricEducation.org - Can I Use Creatine? | PediatricEducation.org - What is the Differential Diagnosis of Intoeing and Outtoeing? | PediatricEducation.org - What is the Female Athlete Triad? | PediatricEducation.org - What Causes A Limp? | PediatricEducation.org - What Causes Bony Masses in the Foot? | PediatricEducation.org - What are the Criteria for Diagnosing Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)? | Shoulder Dystocia | South Australian Orthopaedic Registrars' Notebook | University of Hawaii - Sports Injuries | University of Hawaii - Vasculitis | Wheeless' Online Textbook of Orthopaedics | WorldOrtho - Electronic Orthopaedic Textbook | WorldOrtho - Oxford Handbook of Sports Medicine - The Child Athlete | WorldOrtho - Simple Guide to Orthopaedics - Congenital and Paediatric Conditions |

Arthritis / Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Children's Memorial Hospital - Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis | eMedicine - Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis | eMedicine - Rheumatoid Arthritis | eMedicine - Septic Arthritis | The Hospital for Pediatric Rheumatology - Rheumatic Diseases in Children | Merck Manual - Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis | National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases | PediatricEducation.org - What are the Possible Complications of JRA? | Pediatric Rheumatology | University of Hawaii - Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Bursitis / Synovitis / Tenosynovitis
eMedicine - Bursitis | MedicineNet.com - Bursitis of the Elbow | Wheeless' Online Textbook of Orthopaedics

Developmental Hip Disease
AAP - Early Detection of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip | AAFP - Screening for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

Dislocation / Fracture
eMedicine - Growth Plate Fractures | eMedicine - Wrist Dislocations | PediatricEducation.org - What are the Salter-Harris Fracture Types? | University of Hawaii - Fractures | University of Hawaii - Splinting

Intoeing / Outtoeing
eMedicine - Genu Valgum | eMedicine - Genu Valgum

Low Back Pain
Virtual Pediatric Hospital - Back Pain

Osteochondrosis
Merck Manual - Osteochondrosis |

Scoliosis
Children's Memorial Hospital - A Look at Scoliosis | Scoliosis | Scoliosis Research Society - Indepth Review of Scoliosis | PediatricEducation.org - How Do You Measure All Those Angles? | University of Hawaii - Scoliosis |

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Otorhinolaryngology

Also see Ear, Nose, and Throat Information for Patients and Families

PediatricEducation.org - What is the Differential Diagnosis of a Neck Mass? | University of Texas - Online Textbook of Otolaryngology

Cerumen
University of Toronto - Ear Wax

Hearing Problem / Hearing Loss
American Speech-Language and Hearing Association | Merck Manual - Hearing Deficits in Children NIDCD | PediatricEducation.org - What Causes Hearing Loss?

Hoarseness
AAFP - Evaluating Hoarseness: Keeping Your Patient's Voice Healthy PediatricEducation.org - What Causes Hoarseness? |

Otitis Externa
AAO-HNS - Otitis Externa | eMedicine - Otitis Externa | eMedicine - Otitis Externa | Infectious Diseases in Children - Otitis Externa | Merck Manual - Externa Otitis | University of Hawaii - Otitis Media and Otitis Externa

Otitis Media, Acute and Chronic
AAFP - Appropriate Use of Antibiotics for URIs in Children: Otitis Media and Acute Sinusitis | AAFP Reference Manual - Otitis Media With Effusion | AAO - Diseases of the Middle Ear and Mastoid | AAO - Acute Otitis Media Clinical Practice Guideline | AAP - Otitis Media with Effusion in Young Children | AAP/AAFP - Guidelines on Acute Otitis Media | AAP - Acute Otitis Media | eMedicine - Otitis Media | eMedicine - Otitis Media | Merck Manual - Acute Otitis Media | Merck Manual - Chronic Otitis Media | PediatricEducation.org - What is the Most Reliable Indicator of Acute Otitis Media? | Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network - Management of Otitis Media | University of Hawaii - Otitis Media and Otitis Externa

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Pharmacology / Toxicology / Drug Information

Also see Drug Information for Patients and Families

AACAP - Prescribing Psychoactive Medications | AAPD - Clinical Guideline on Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Dental Patients At Risk for Infec