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American Family Physician
September 1, 2001
William D. Smucker & Marjaneh Hedayat |
Evaluation and Treatment of ADHD Symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are present in as many as 9 percent of school-age children. ADHD-specific questionnaires can help determine whether children meet diagnostic criteria for the disorder...   |
American Family Physician
May 1, 2001
Carla T. Herrerias |
The Child with ADHD: Using the AAP Clinical Practice Guideline The American Academy of Pediatrics developed an evidence-based clinical practice guideline that provides recommendations for the assessment and diagnosis of school-aged children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder... |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2002
Prater & Zylstra |
Autism: A Medical Primer Autistic disorder, a pervasive developmental disorder resulting in social, language, or sensorimotor deficits, occurs in approximately seven of 10,000 persons. Early detection and intervention significantly improve outcome. |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2006
Karen W. Krigger |
Cerebral Palsy: An Overview Cerebral palsy is characterized by motor impairment and can present with global physical and mental dysfunction. The differential diagnosis of cerebral palsy includes metabolic and genetic disorders. |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2000
Searight, Burke & Rottnek |
Adult ADHD: Evaluation and Treatment in Family Medicine Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects 30 to 50 percent of adults who had ADHD in childhood. Accurate diagnosis of ADHD in adults is challenging and requires attention to early development and symptoms of inattention, distractibility, impulsivity and emotional lability... |
Nurse Practitioner
October 2010
Dawn Lee Garzon et al. |
Providing Optimal Care for Children with Developmental Disorders Given the prevalence of children with developmental disorders, primary care providers need to educate themselves on how to diagnose and monitor this population. |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2006
Prater & Zylstra |
Medical Care of Adults with Mental Retardation Primary medical care of persons with mental retardation should involve continuity of care, maintenance of comprehensive treatment documentation, routine periodic health screening, and an understanding of the unique medical and behavioral disorders common to this population. |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2004
Randy K. Ward |
Assessment and Management of Personality Disorders Patients with personality disorders are common in primary care settings; caring for them can be difficult. The characteristics of these patients' personalities tend to elicit strong feelings in physicians, lead to the development of problematic physician-patient relationships, and complicate the task of diagnosing and managing medical and psychiatric disorders. |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2001
Michael L. Szymanski |
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Management Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common psychiatric disorder of childhood and often persists into adulthood. With time and interest, the family physician can develop the skills needed to treat this disorder... |
American Family Physician
July 1, 2005
Wattendorf & Muenke |
Diagnosis and Management of Fragile X Syndrome Fragile X syndrome is an X-linked inherited disorder. It is important to diagnose affected patients as early as possible to provide early intervention and supportive care and to inform parents for further family planning. |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2001
H. Russell Searight |
Conduct Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment in Primary Care Conduct disorder is a common childhood psychiatric problem that has an increased incidence in adolescence. The primary diagnostic features of conduct disorder include aggression, theft, vandalism, violations of rules and/or lying... |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2000
Son & Kirchner |
Depression in Children and Adolescents Depression among children and adolescents is common but frequently unrecognized. It affects 2 percent of prepubertal children and 5 to 8 percent of adolescents... |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2007
Shashi & Subhash Bhatia |
Childhood and Adolescent Depression Safe and effective treatment of major depression in this age group requires accurate diagnosis, suicide risk assessment, and use of evidence-based therapies. |
Nurse Practitioner
March 2009
Falkenstern & Bauer |
Helping Kids Grow Interaction of genetic, nutritive, environmental, metabolic, and hormonal factors is necessary for normal growth and account for variability in the growth process. |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2001
David S. Smith |
Health Care Management of Adults with Down Syndrome The family physician's holistic approach to patients forms the basis of good health care for adults with Down syndrome... |
Job Journal
July 25, 2010
Josh Stone |
Physical Therapists Physical therapists have the satisfying job of helping patients make steady progress. |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2005
Haas et al. |
Management of the Difficult Patient All physicians must care for some patients who are perceived as difficult because of behavioral or emotional aspects that affect their care. Specific communication techniques and greater patient involvement in the process of care may enhance the relationship. |
Nursing
September 2010
Donna Nayduch |
Back to basics: Identifying and managing acute spinal cord injury Spinal cord injuries involve damage to the neurons of the spinal cord. They're often devastating because they're associated with life-threatening complications and loss of functional independence. |
Scientific American
July 2005
Gunjan Sinha |
Training the Brain Cognitive therapy as an alternative to ADHD drugs. |
Nursing Management
February 2008
Susan Gallagher Camden |
A Captive Condition: Childhood Obesity Both patient safety and caregiver injury are fast becoming serious considerations in managing care of children who are obese. |
American Family Physician
May 1, 2001 |
Learning About ADHD in Children ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is a common health problem in children. Children with ADHD are hyperactive--they can't sit still. They are also impulsive and easily distracted. They have trouble coping at school and at home... |
