Pediatrics

MDs Admit Low Confidence In Diagnosing Musculoskeletal Complaints in Children

By Frank M. Painter|December 20, 2010|Pediatrics|

MDs Admit Low Confidence In Diagnosing Musculoskeletal Complaints in Children

SOURCE: Journal of Pediatrics 2009 (Feb); 154 (2): 267–271

Sharmila Jandial, Andrea Myers, Elspeth Wise, Helen E. Foster

Musculoskeletal Research Group,
Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne,
United Kingdom. sharmila.
jandial@ncl.ac.uk

A recent study, published in the Journal of Pediatrics, details the results of sending questionnaires to a broad spectrum of British medical providers (practicing in Primary Care, Pediatrics, Emergency Care, and Orthopedics management). These doctors were asked to self-rate their confidence in pediatric musculoskeletal clinical assessment.

The depressing results are that 73% of these doctors graded themselves as having “low” to “no” confidence in their pediatric assessment skills. [1] (more…)

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Trading Backpacks For Rolling Luggage Fails in German Primary School Study

By Frank M. Painter|December 19, 2010|Backpacks, Books, Low Back Pain, News, Pediatrics|

Trading Backpacks For Rolling Luggage Fails in German Primary School Study

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It’s well understood that heavy backpacks are taking a heavy toll (excuse the pun!) on adolescent spines. [1] A recent standing magnetic resonance imaging study by the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, at San Diego revealed that: “Increasing backpack loads significantly compressed lumbar disc heights measured in the midline sagittal plane” and that: “student subjects reported significant increases in back pain, associated with increasing backpack loads from 4, to 8, and finally to 12 kgs of carried weight”. (more…)

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Attention Deficit and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

By Frank M. Painter|February 23, 2010|ADHD, Attention Deficit, Education, Pediatrics|

Attention Deficit and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD) is the most commonly reported childhood behavioral disorder, affecting between 3 and 7% of American children. It is characterized by poor attention span, impulsive behaviors, and hyperactivity in some children. The diagnostic criteria are strictly observational, and there are no objective laboratory tests to confirm that diagnosis. Subjective evaluations of annoying, distracting, or inattentive behavior makes the “diagnosis” of ADD/ADHD speculative at best. [1]

The most common medical “treatment” for this controversial “disease” is prescriptions of Methylphenidate (Ritalin), a Class II controlled and addictive substance. The long–term effects of this drug on children is unknown, but the side–effects, including addiction, are becoming better understood. (more…)

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Government Support and the Research Challenges of Chiropractic Pediatrics

By Frank M. Painter|December 3, 2009|Chiropractic Care, Education, Health Care, Pediatrics|

Government Support and the Research Challenges of Chiropractic Pediatrics

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Dr. Dennis Leduc, a McGill University pediatrician recently stated that “There are no physical ailments in childhood, whether they be ear infections, asthma, or other physical problems, that have ever been shown to be amenable to chiropractic manipulation or therapy.”

The story released Friday by The Star Phoenix reports that the concern is over 5,297 chiropractic pediatric treatments at the cost of $80,921 paid in Saskatchewan this last year. [1] The Health Ministry is considering if it will continue to subsidize chiropractic pediatric care in Saskatchewan. (more…)

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ADD and or ADHD

By Frank M. Painter|June 22, 2009|ADHD, Attention Deficit, Education, Health, News, Nutrition, Pediatrics, Research, Safety|

ADD and or ADHD

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SOURCE: Am J Psychiatry. 2009 (Sep); 166 (9): 992-1001

This new study revealed that stimulant medications, specifically methylphenidate, are associated with a 6- to 7-times increased risk for sudden death in children and adolescents. UGH!

What does the FDA say about that? “Given the limitation of this study’s methodology, the FDA is unable to conclude that these data affect the overall risk and benefit profile of stimulant medications used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity.”

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