media in children. Acute otitis media is the most common disorder diagnosed by paediatricians and among the most common … indications for which antibacterial agents are prescribed in children. Although there is little consensus regarding the optimal … management of children with acute otitis media, the need for judicious use of antibacterial agents is generally recognised …

Parent training can be an effective strategy for assisting children and their families to cope with attention …

attenuated vaccines will be increasingly used in children. Inactivated vaccines will continue to be used mainly for the elderly … and adults with underlying health conditions. There will also be a limited role for the antiviral drugs in prophylaxis …

Sickle cell disease (SCD), an inherited group of blood disorders, is a major public health problem worldwide. Patients … metropolitan area. Alabama, US, is a largely rural state with a significant number of children born each year with SCD. Prior to … the development of our regional clinic network, the Children and Youth Sickle Network (CYSNSM), 50% of patients identified …

The Health Plan Employer Data and Information Set (HEDIS(R)) of the National Committee for Quality Assurance is a set … different health plans. The HEDIS(R) `Use of Appropriate Medications for People with Asthma' measure assesses the presence of an … of medical care delivered, but also broader aspects of the health of our society. Perhaps the future of asthma quality …

of considerable health resources worldwide. Initial treatment of patients with CAP is often empirical. Growing concern … significant underlying health problems, or in elderly or debilitated patients. A recently developed intravenous formulation of …

on adults or children. This study seeks to determine the association between general practitioner (GP) consultations for … influenza-like illnesses and hospital admissions of adults and children associated with influenza epidemics. Methods: Structural … Time Series Models with stochastic trend and seasonal components were developed for two age groups (children aged 0 …

diabetes. Interventions based on coping-skills training, motivational interviewing, behavioral family systems therapy, and … Ambassador intervention and programs based on the Family Teamwork intervention do not require highly trained, expensive staff for …

Pain is a complex phenomenon. Ensuring adequate analgesia in children presents a challenge for paediatric healthcare …, can enhance the effective management of pain in children. A multidisciplinary approach to pain problems integrates the …