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Prader-Willi Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Maternal uniparental disomy: inheriting 2 copies of maternal chromosome
Prader-Willi Syndrome ... Signs/Symptoms ... fractures • Short ... #genetics #pathophysiology ... #peds #pediatrics
Acute Otitis Media: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings (in Children)
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 
 - Bacterial: Streptococcus
- Viral (25% ... of secretions normally ... #OtitisMedia #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #symptoms ... #signs #peds #pediatrics
Management of Serotonin Syndrome
Identify and stop all serotoninergic medications
 • Avoid inadvertent Rx of serotoninergic meds
serotoninergic meds ... goal to normalize vital ... signs • Supplemental ... then 2 mg q2h if symptoms ... #Management #treatment
Croup Diagnosis and Management Pearls
Common childhood illness, usually viral and self limiting. Characterised by a seal-like
illness, usually viral ... Treatment: Single ... dose of oral dexamethasone ... Diagnosis #Management #pediatrics ... #peds
Childhood Immunization Schedule: Why we immunize
 • Diphtheria Toxin -> URT inflammation causes pseudomembrane with hardened
Tetanus Toxin -> Spores ... lymph -> Koplik's spots ... symptoms with anorexia ... #Immunization #peds ... #pediatrics #pathophysiology
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... the heart, the normal ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis