Pediatrics for Practice, 2005, issue 2

Editorial

Zamyšlení nad dětskou a dorostovou psychiatrií

doc. MUDr. Michal Hrdlička CSc

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2005; 2: 55

Review articles

PREBIOTICS, PROBIOTICS AND SYNBIOTICS

prof. MUDr. Jiří Nevoral CSc

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2005; 2: 59-65

Major attention was paid within last 20-30 years to the possibility of improving a health status of man by a modulation of intestinal microflora. Intestinal microflora has a great metabolic activity, it changes during life and is an important factor influencing individual’s health. The significance of these microorganisms was omitted for a long time and the interest was nearly solely focus on pathogenic microorganisms, which are causes of different gastrointestinal disorders.

VITAMINS USED SINCE CHILDBIRTH TILL TEENAGE

doc. MUDr. Pavel Hlúbik CSc, MUDr. Jana Fajfrová

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2005; 2: 66-68

Life style, eating habits, and physical activity significantly influence health of individuals. Vitamins are essential factors of diet influencing growth and development of child organism. The intake of vitamins from diet in growth period and human organism development depends on actual requirements. Insufficient intake of vitamins from diet, limited resorption of vitamins from gastrointestinal tract, or excessive requirement due to an illness or heavy physical exertion might be a cause of development of relative hypovitaminosis. Consumption of sufficient amount of variegated food with fruit and vegetable intake is necessary for adequate intake of vitamins.

ASPECTS OF COOPERATION BETWEEN PEDAGOGICAL-PSYCHOLOGICAL ADVISORY CENTRE AND PAEDIATRICIANS

Mgr. Lubomír Schneider

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2005; 2: 69-70

The cooperation between paediatricians and pedagogical-psychological advisory centres has its tradition and development and is truly worth of our attention. Considering the fact, that a child and its healthy development are matters of our common professional interest, the abovementioned cooperation is very important. In spite of not very successful official cooperation (the level of ministries), the cooperation on the level of individual paediatricians and specific advisory centres works often effectively – either in the area of prevention of school difficulties or in the area of diagnosis and care of our clients, who already have school problems...

FREQUENT COMMUNITY ACQUIRED INFECTIONS OF CHILDHOOD AND THEIR THERAPY.

MUDr. Zuzana Blechová

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2005; 2: 71-75

Community acquired infections represent the greatest part of the therapy in paediatric praxis. More than 70 % of antibiotics are indicated for respiratory infections, less for urinary and skin infections. But the viral infections are often treated by the antibiotics, too. The overview of the most frequent community acquired infections including the indications of treatment by the antibiotics is rendered in this announcement.

WHEN TO TAKE A MALIGNANCY INTO A CONSIDERATION WHILE EXAMINING A CHILD?

MUDr. Tomáš Kepák, doc. MUDr. Jaroslav Štěrba Ph.D, Věra Kadlecová, Petra Holcnerová

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2005; 2: 76-80

Pediatric malignancies are not easily early diagnosed because of their rarity and often non-specific symptomatology. However, early diagnosis is essential for the destiny of a given child, i.e. for the chance to be cured from the cancer. The authors outline here the most common symptoms of pediatric malignancies that can be observed while examining a child during a medical practitioner´s visit with a particular focus on pediatric oncology emergencies. The authors also emphasize the importance and the benefit of prescheduled routine preventive examinations done by the primary care physician.

NEWBORN AND TODDLER SKIN CARE

MUDr. Stanislava Polášková

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2005; 2: 84-87

Once of the essentials of health care for newborns and toddlers includes their skin care. For skin, to fulfill all it´s functions well, all layers have to be adequately developed and work in harmony. This article explains the differences between skin of premature and term newborn babies and that of adults. The risks of systemic intoxication during application of external preparation is mentioned. Essential points of care for skin of newborns is explained (limiting the physical damage to the skin, limiting transepidermal loss of water, maintenance of thermostability, protection from infection etc.). Principles of skin care, including general hygiene,...

CURRENT VIEW ON THE PATHOGENESIS AND MANAGEMENT OF ATOPIC DERMATITIS

MUDr. Dušan Buchvald Ph.D

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2005; 2: 88-92

A precise understanding of the genetic, metabolic and immunologic mechanisms is crucial for development of effective treatment strategies for atopic dermatitis. Various studies indicate that it has a multifactorial cause, with activation of complex immunologic and inflammatory pathways. Treatment of atopic dermatitis requires a comprehensive approach that includes evaluation of potential triggers and education of the patient and family regarding proper avoidance measures. Hydration of the skin and maintenance of an intact skin barrier remain integral to proper management. Although topical corticosteroids have been a mainstay of anti-inflammatory therapy,...

Intoxication in children

Analgetika, antipyretika

prof. MUDr. Vladimír Mihál CSc

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2005; 2: 93-94

Case report

Kazuistika oroglandulární formy tularémie s překvapivým kultivačním záchytem nokardií ve zkolikvované uzlině

MUDr. Iva Vágnerová, MUDr. Elena Mikušková, MUDr. Mgr. Ivana Kohnová, doc. MUDr. Dagmar Koukalová CSc

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2005; 2: 95-97

Clinicoradiological diagnosis

Submandibulární zduření jako první příznak infantilní myofibromatózy kojence

prof. MUDr. Vladimír Mihál CSc, prof. MUDr. Ivo Stárek CSc, MUDr. Kamila Michálková, MUDr. Stanislav Buřval Ph.D, MUDr. Marie Geierová, MUDr. Zbyněk Novák, MUDr. Dagmar Pospíšilová Ph.D, MUDr. Jiří Kilián