distinguish from regurgitation (passive ejection of gastric contents secondary to reflux) Infectious GI causes: gast...

congenital anomalies are a frequent cause, e.g. atresia, Hirshprungís Differential diagnosis: gastroenteritis gastroesophageal r...

Approach consider: infection, inflammation, mechanical obstruction, motility disorders, others (e.g. eating disorder) Non GI caus...

PRIMARY CARE PEDIATRICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Regular Visits Nutrition Colic Child Injury Prevention Immunization D...

Fetal Movements Assessed by maternal perception (quickening-after 4 to 5 month) choose a time when baby is normally active t...

Indications Maternal age > 35 (increased risk of some chromosomal anomalies) abnormal MSS or ultrasound past history of pregnancy w...

Maternal Serum Screen (MSS or Triple Screen) offers a risk estimate of whether the fetus may be affected with Downís syndrome, tri...

for low-risk, uncomplicated pregnancy Visit monthly until 28 weeks Visit 2 weeks from 28 to 36 weeks Visit weekly from 36 weeks un...

PRECONCEPTION COUNSELLING folic acid to prevent NTD ís (0.4 to 1 mg daily in all women, 4 mg if past NTD) genetic history and risk fa...

General Principles progesterone induces relaxation of smooth muscle, among other effects physiologic changes are more pronounced in mu...