Jan 31, 2021
Summary:
DiGeorge syndrome is a genetic condition caused by the deletion of a chunk of genes on chromosome 22 (specifically the q11.2 region). The classic triad of DiGeorge syndrome is cardiac anomalies, underdeveloped thymus gland and hypocalcaemia (secondary to underdevelopment of the parathyroid glands).
The...
Jan 27, 2021
Developmental milestones are a huuuuge part of general paediatrics. Briefly, developmental milestones are a set of skills that most infants will attain by a certain age. They can be broadly categorised into gross motor, fine motor, language and social.
Today we will discuss what milestones 6 week olds should be...
Jan 24, 2021
With special guest - Alice Bleathman, dietitian
Coeliac disease is an immune-mediated disorder where gluten in food triggers an immune response that results in damage to the small intestine. The presentations varies but often includes poor growth, gastrointestinal symptoms and micronutrient deficiencies from...
Jan 20, 2021
HEEADSSS (with a varying number of Es and Ss according to locality) is a framework to help clinicians take a psychosocial interview, usually from an adolescent. It assists us in treating an adolescent patient within their wider context, screening for a range of items from mental health to risks to the individual,...
Jan 17, 2021
Hirschprung’s Disease, sometimes called congenital aganglionic megacolon, is the most common cause of neonatal bowel obstruction. It is due to an absence of ganglion nerve cells in the lower bowel. The absence of these cells leads to abnormal peristalsis so the aganglionic portion doesn’t relax properly, effectively...