Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health: Infancy Through Adolescence »

Written for the general reader (though not meant to be a substitute for a doctor visit), this four-volume reference contains about 600 entries on diseases, disorders, procedures, immunizations, drugs, and development of children up to age 18. The entries, which were written mainly by freelance medical writers in the US, include cross- references and definitions of key terms, as well as a list of resources. Entries on diseases and disorders address demographics, causes and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, prevention, and parental concerns. The information is presented in clear, accessible, but detailed paragraphs, with bulleted lists of symptoms and other information, and definitions of key words offered in an inset box. Entries on drugs and immunizations provide helpful information on precautions, side effects, and interactions. A sampling of topics includes caffeine, chemotherapy, dental development, itching, neonatal jaundice, shyness, toxoplasmosis, and piercing and tattoos. Appendices contain a glossary, growth charts, and a descriptive list of common childhood medications. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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Reviewer:Douglas Moodie, M.D.(Ochsner Clinic Foundation)
Description:This is a four-volume encyclopedia of children's health from infancy through adolescence. The authors make it very clear that it is intended to be a supplement to, not a substitute for, consultation with a pediatric healthcare provider. The encyclopedia is extensive but not all-inclusive.
Purpose:The purpose is to provide a comprehensive encyclopedia of children's health from infancy through adolescence that is a one-stop source for medical information. It has been created for use by the lay public as well as by health professionals. It is worthwhile to have a complex encyclopedia of children's health that is written in a way that can appeal and be understandable to the lay public. The four volumes are extremely well done and certainly meet these objectives.
Audience:The audience is pediatric health professionals and the lay public interested and involved in children's healthcare issues.
Features:The book has some 600 full-length articles and uses a standardized format involving diseases and disorders, procedures, immunization and drugs, and development. The particular areas covered, such as atrial septal defects, go on to give a definition and a description of the defect, demographics, causes and symptoms, when to call the doctor, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and prognosis. Each section also deals with parental concerns and includes a wonderful key term index. The resources at the end of every subject cover books related to the topic, periodicals, organizations that are related to the condition, as well as web sites where one can find additional information.
Assessment:This is an extensive resource on healthcare issues in children written for the lay public that is easy to read, well illustrated and well organized. This reference will be a significant help to any one concerned with children's healthcare issues and outcomes.

List of Entries
Introduction
Advisory Board
Contributors
Entries
Volume 1: A-C
Volume 2: D-K
Volume 3: L-R
Volume 4: S-Z
Glossary
Growth Charts Appendix
Appendix of Common Childhood
Medications
General Index
List of Entries
A
Abandonment
Abdominal wall defects
Acetaminophen
Acne
Acromegaly and gigantism
Acting out
Adaptive behavior scales for infants and early childhood
Addiction
Adenoid hyperplasia
Adenovirus infections
Adjustment disorders
Adolescence
Adoption
Aggressive behavior
Albinism
Alcoholism
Allergic purpura
Allergic rhinitis
Allergies
Allergy shots
Allergy tests
Allowance and money management
Alopecia
Alpha-fetoprotein test
Alternative school
Amblyopia
Amenorrhea
Amniocentesis
Anabolic steroids
Analgesics
Anaphylaxis
Anatomical age
Anemias
Angelman's syndrome
Animal bite infections
Anorexia nervosa
Antenatal testing
Antepartum testing
Antiacne drugs
Antiasthmatic drugs
Antibiotics
Antibiotics, topical
Antidepressants
Antiepileptics
Antihistamines
Antisocial behavior
Antisocial personality disorder
Antiviral drugs
Anxiety
Apgar testing
Apnea of infancy
Appendicitis
Arteriovenous fistula
Asphyxia neonatorum
Assessment
Asthma
Ataxia telangiectasia/chromosome breakage disorders
Atopic dermatitis
Atrial septal defect
Attachment between infant and
caregiver
Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD)
Audiometry
Auditory discrimination test
Autism
B
Babysitters
Battered child syndrome
Bayley Scales of Infant
Development
Bed-wetting
Beery-Buktenica test
Bejel
Bell's palsy
Biliary atresia
Bilingualism/Bilingual education
Bilirubin test
Binge eating disorder
Bipolar disorder
Birth order
Birthmarks
Bites and stings
Blood sugar tests
Bonding
Botulism
Brachial plexopathy, obstetric
Breast development
Breath holding spells
Breech birth
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bruises
Bruton's agammaglobulinemia
Bulimia nervosa
Bullies
Burns
C
Caffeine
California Achievement Tests
Cancer
Candidiasis
Canker sores
Carbohydrate intolerance
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Cat-scratch disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis
Cerumen impaction
Cesarean section
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
Chemotherapy
Chest physical therapy
Chiari malformation
Chickenpox
Chickenpox vaccine
Child abuse
Child custody laws
Childbirth
Childhood Vaccine Injury Act
Childproofing
Children's Apperception Test
Choking
Cholesterol, high
Circumcision
Cleft lip and palate
Clubfoot
Coagulation disorders
Coarctation of the aorta
Cochlear implants
Cognitive development
Cold sore
Colic
Color blindness
Common cold
Common variable immunodeficiency
Communication skills
Computed tomography
Concussion
Condom
Conduct disorder
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Congenital amputation
Congenital bladder anomalies
Congenital brain defects
Congenital heart disease
Congenital hip dysplasia
Congenital ureter anomalies
Conjunctivitis
Constipation
Contact dermatitis
Contraception
Corneal abrasion
Cough
Cough suppressants
Craniosynostosis
Crawling
Creativity
Cri du chat syndrome
Croup
Crying and fussing in an infant
Cyclic vomiting syndrome
Cystic fibrosis
Cystitis
Cytomegalovirus infection
D
Day care
Death and mourning
Decongestants
Dehydration
Dental development
Dental trauma
Dependent personality disorder
Depressive disorders
Dermatitis
Dermatomyositis
Development tests
Developmental delay
Diabetes mellitus
Diaper rash
Diarrhea
DiGeorge syndrome
Diphtheria
Discipline
Divorce
Dizziness
Down syndrome
Drawings
Drug allergies/sensitivities
DTP vaccine
Duodenal obstruction
Dwarfism
Dyslexia
Dysmenorrhea
E
Ear exam with an otoscope
Early childhood education
Edwards' syndrome
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Electric shock injuries
Electroencephalogram
Electronic fetal monitoring
Elimination diet
Encephalitis
Encopresis
Enterobacterial infections
Eosinophilic gastroenteropathies
Epiglottitis
Erythroblastosis fetalis
Erythromycins
Esophageal atresia
Exercise
Expectorants
Extracorporeal membrane
oxygenation
Extracurricular activities
Eye and vision development
Eyeglasses and contact lenses
F
Failure to thrive
Familial Mediterranean fever
Family
Family therapy
Fear
Febrile seizures
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Fetal hemoglobin test
Fever
Fever of unknown origin
Fifth disease
Fine motor skills
Fingertip injuries
Flu vaccine
Fluoridation
Folic acid
Food allergies and sensitivities
Food poisoning
Foreign objects
Foster care
Fractures
Fragile X syndrome
Friedreich's ataxia
Frostbite and frostnip
G
Galactosemia
Gangs
Gastroenteritis
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Gender constancy
Gender identity
Gross motor skills
Growth hormone tests
H
Handedness
Hand-eye coordination
Hand-foot-mouth disease
Head injury
Head Start programs
Headache
Hearing impairment
Heart murmurs
Heat disorders
Heavy metal poisoning
Heimlich maneuver
Hemophilia
Hemophilus infections
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B vaccine
Hereditary fructose intolerance
Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
Hernia
Herpes simplex
Hib vaccine
High-risk pregnancy
Hirschsprung's disease
Histiocytosis X
HIV infection and AIDS
Hives
Home schooling
Homosexuality and bisexuality
Hospitalization
Human bite infections
Hydrocephalus
Hyperglycemia
Hyperhidrosis
Hyper-IgM syndrome
Hypertension
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypospadias
Hypothyroidism
Hypotonia
I
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Ileus
Immobilization
Immune system development
Immunodeficiency
Immunoglobulin deficiency
syndromes
Impetigo
Impulse control disorders
Inclusion conjunctivitis
Infant massage
Infant mortality
Infectious mononucleosis
Influenza
Insect sting allergy
Intelligence
Intermittent explosive disorder
Intersex states
Intestinal obstructions
Intrauterine growth retardation
Intravenous rehydration
Iron deficiency anemia
Irritable bowel syndrome
Itching
J
Jaundice
Juvenile arthritis
K
Kawasaki syndrome
Klinefelter syndrome
L
Labyrinthitis
Lactation
Lactose intolerance
Language delay
Language development
Language disorders
Laxatives
Lead poisoning
Learning disorders
Leukemias, acute
Leukemias, chronic
Lice infestation
Lipidoses
Lisping
Listeriosis
Lying
Lyme disease
Lymphadenitis
M
Macrocephaly
Magnetic resonance imaging
Malnutrition
Malocclusion
Marfan syndrome
Massage therapy
Mastoiditis
Masturbation
Maxillofacial trauma
Measles
Meningitis
Meningococcal meningitis vaccine
Meningococcemia
Menstruation
Mental retardation
Methylphenidate
Mineral deficiency
Mineral toxicity
Minerals
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
Minority health
Mitochondrial disorders
MMR vaccine
Moles
Mood disorders
Moral development
Motion sickness
Movement disorders
Mucopolysaccharidoses
Multicultural education/curriculum
Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes
Multiple pregnancy
Mumps
Munchausen syndrome
Muscle spasms and cramps
Muscular dystrophy
Mutism
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
Myopathies
Myopia
Myotonic dystrophy
Myringotomy and ear tubes
N
Nail-patella syndrome
Narcolepsy
Narcotic drugs
Nasal trauma
Nausea and vomiting
Near-drowning
Necrotizing enterocolitis
Neonatal jaundice
Neonatal reflexes
Neurofibromatosis
Neurologic exam
Night terrors
Nightmares
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Nosebleed
Numbness and tingling
Nursemaid's elbow
Nutrition
Nystagmus
O
Obesity
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Oligomenorrhea
Oppositional defiant disorder
Oral contraceptives
Oral hygiene
Orthodontics
Osteochondroses
Osteogenesis imperfecta
Osteopetroses
Otitis externa
Otitis media
Overhydration
P
Pacifier use
Pain
Pain management
Parent-child relationships
Patau syndrome
Patent ductus arteriosus
Peer acceptance
Peer pressure
Penicillins
Perforated eardrum
Perinatal infection
Periodontal disease
Peroxisomal disorders
Personality development
Personality disorders
Pervasive developmental disorders
Phenylketonuria
Phobias
Pica
Piercing and tattoos
Pinta
Pinworms
Pituitary dwarfism
Pityriasis rosea
Platelet count
Play
Pneumonia
Poison ivy, oak, and sumac
Poisoning
Polio
Polio vaccine
Polydactyly and syndactyly
Porphyrias
Post-concussion syndrome
Prader-Willi syndrome
Precocious puberty
Prematurity
Premenstrual syndrome
Prenatal development
Prenatal surgery
Preschool
Prickly heat
Protein-energy malnutrition
Psoriasis
Psychological tests
Psychosocial personality disorders
Puberty
Pulmonary function tests
R
Rabies
Rabies vaccine
Rape and sexual assault
Rashes
Rat-bite fever
Red blood cell indices
Reflex tests
Renal vein thrombosis
Respiratory distress syndrome
Respiratory syncytial virus infection
Retention in school
Retinoblastoma
Reye's syndrome
Rheumatic fever
Rhinitis
Ringworm
Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Roseola
Rotavirus infections
Rubella
Running away
S
Safety
Salmonella food poisoning
Sarcomas
Savant syndrome
Scabies
Scarlet fever
Schizophrenia
School phobia/school refusal
Scoliosis
Seborrheic dermatitis
Security objects
Seizure disorder
Self-esteem
Self-mutilation
Separation anxiety
Severe combined immunodeficiency
Sexually transmitted diseases
Shaken baby syndrome
Shigellosis
Shyness
Sibling rivalry
Sickle cell anemia
Single-parent families
Sinusitis
Skeletal development
Sleep
Sleep disorders
Smoke inhalation
Smoking
Social competence
Somnambulism
Sore throat
Spasticity
Special education
Specific language impairment
Speech disorders
Spina bifida
Spinal cord injury
Spinal muscular atrophy
Sports
Sports injuries
Sprains and strains
Stanford-Binet intelligence
scales
Staphylococcal infections
Stealing
Stepfamilies
Stimulant drugs
Stomatitis
Strabismus
Stranger anxiety
Strep throat
Streptococcal infections
Stridor
Stroke
Sturge-Weber syndrome
Stuttering
Styes and chalazia
Subdural hematoma
Substance abuse and dependence
Sudden infant death syndrome
Suicide and suicidal behavior
Sulfonamides
Sunburn
Sunscreens
Sweat test
T
Tantrums
Tay-Sachs disease
Television habits
Temperament
Testicular torsion
Tetanus
Tetracyclines
Tetralogy of Fallot
Thalassemia
Thematic Apperception Test
Therapeutic baths
Throat culture
Thumb sucking
Tics
Time-out procedure
Toilet training
Tonsillitis
Tooth decay
Toothache
TORCH test
Tourette syndrome
Toxic shock syndrome
Toxoplasmosis
Toys
Tracheoesophageal fistula
Trachoma
Transposition of the great arteries
Traumatic amputations
Trichotillomania
Truancy
Tuberculosis
Tuberous sclerosis
Turner syndrome
Twins
U
Undescended testes
V
Vaccination
Vasculitides
Vegetarianism
Vesicoureteral reflux
Video games
Vitamin D deficiency
Vitamins
Vocal cord dysfunction
Von Willebrand disease
W
Warts
Wechsler intelligence test
Well-baby examination
Whooping cough
Williams syndrome
Wilms' tumor
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
Working mothers
Wounds
Wryneck
X
X rays
Y
Yoga