Platí Hippokratova přísaha i v roce 2016?

prof. MUDr. Marta Munzarová, CSc.

Pediatr. praxi. 2016;17(2):67  

Epilepsies of adolescence

MUDr.Ondřej Horák

Pediatr. praxi. 2016;17(2):73-76 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2016.015  

Adolescent period is characterized by great somatic, mental and hormonal changes. It is also time of acquiring of social status, first sexual relationships and preparation for future employment. The treatment of epilepsies at this age impinges all these aspects and therefore it is specific to certain extent. The following article is focused on fundamental features, specifics and therapeutic approaches of various epileptic syndromes of adolescence, and it is also briefly devoted to a question of contraception in girls and women with epilepsy, becoming very important just in this age.

Selected viral and bacterial infections transmitted perinatally - part three toxoplasmosis

doc.RNDr.Vanda Boštíková, Ph.D., MUDr.Petr Prášil, Ph.D., doc.MUDr.Miloslav Salavec, Ph.D., prof.MUDr.Pavel Boštík, Ph.D.

Pediatr. praxi. 2016;17(2):77-79 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2016.016  

Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease of humans and animals caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii. In our area it occurs very often. In this review article, we discuss with the issue of its clinical manifestations, diagnostic methods, treatment. We also discuss issues of primary prevention as an important approach in the fight against this dangerous disease.

Recommended vaccination in adolescent age

doc.MUDr.Rastislav Maďar, Ph.D., MBA

Pediatr. praxi. 2016;17(2):80-82 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2016.017  

Adolescent age is a period when it is possible to continue mandatory, voluntary regular as well as recommended vaccination started in earlier childhood. In case recommended childhood vaccination has not yet been administered, it can be initiated in a form of a primary vaccination against several diseases. The cathegory stated by legislation as the „vaccination on request“ demands parental agreement with direct payment, with possible partial reimbursement from a health insurance company. Adolescent age should not be overlooked nor underestimated with respect to primary prevention of diseases by means of vaccination. Pediatric primary...

Recommendations for parents to protect children from the sun

MUDr.Dana Frydrychová

Pediatr. praxi. 2016;17(2):83-88 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2016.018  

Solar radiation has always been on Earth, and it has life-giving effects on planet. Ultraviolet radiation and it’s component, but may also cause some negative reactions. Therefore we have to protect against this radiation. Sun protection is important throughout life and at the age of child particularly. After all, 50% of lifetime UV dose is obtained in childhood. In the article will be discussed possibilities of UV protection and their peculiarities in childhood.

How is acute gastroenetritis treated in MSF-missions

MUDr.Peter Lux

Pediatr. praxi. 2016;17(2):89-91 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2016.019  

Paediatrics in MSF also follows the current guidelines reflecting the latest knowledge. For objective reasons there are some differences between them and the guidelines from EU/Czech Republic. I describe diagnostic and therapeutic possibilities of acute gastroenteritis „in the field“.

Modification and new additions to infant formulas

MUDr.Pavel Frühauf, CSc.

Pediatr. praxi. 2016;17(2):92-95 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2016.020  

New additions to infant formulas.

Prevention of dental caries in the office of general practitioner - dental status of patients treated in general anesthesia

MDDr.MUDr.Michaela Bučková, prof.MUDr.Taťjana Dostálová, DrSc., MBA, MUDr.Magdaléna Kašparová, Ph.D., MUDr.Antonín Buček, MUDr.Kristina Ginzelová, MDDr.Milan Drahoš

Pediatr. praxi. 2016;17(2):96-100 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2016.021  

The aim of this article is to inform about the prevention of dental caries in the office of general practitioner. Dental hygiene and diet are the fields where the general practitioner can significantly contribute to prevent tooth decay and its complications. There are summarized etiology, epidemiology and diagnosis of dental caries. There is a published a study that shows dental status of five-year patients admitted to the Department of Stomatology 2nd Faculty of Medicine and the University Hospital Motol and a decision support system for the treatment of these patients with an emphasis on the form of anesthesia.

Primary hyperoxaluria

MUDr.Dagmar Uvírová

Pediatr. praxi. 2016;17(2):105-108 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2016.024  

We present a case study of a 4,5-year-old girl admitted to our departement for urinary tract infection. Surprising ultrasonographic finding of renal hyperechogenity lead to further examination and finallly primary hyperoxaluria type 1 was diagnosed.

Curious spinal tap

MUDr.Ivan Fanta

Pediatr. praxi. 2016;17(2):109-111 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2016.025  

New Year’s celebration is accompanied by increased alcohol consumption and consequently then generates different degrees of severity, often bizarre injuries. Frequent injuries are caused by fireworks are often laceration from broken bottles of alcohol. Most of the injury requires immediate treatment for certain injuries are often present, but thanks to EBRI comes up in the upcoming days. Some injuries can be very discrete, but also very serious. In that case report was deep cut injury in the back, which initially appeared to be a superficial wounds and minor. The purpose of this statement is that even seemingly minor accident has not...

Echocardiographic evaluation of left ventricle in hypertensive children: contribution for clinical practice

MUDr.Jan Pavlíček, Ph.D., MUDr.Jiří Strnadel, MUDr.Tomáš Gruszka, MUDr.Terezie Šuláková, Ph.D.

Pediatr. praxi. 2016;17(2):112-115 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2016.026  

Echocardiography is a noninvasive fundamental visualization method which has the ability to evaluate heart morphology and function in detail. Arterial hypertension may manifest with target organ damage (heart, vessels, kidneys, central nervous system, retina) even in children and adolescents. For diagnostic and therapeutic reasons, it is necessary to evaluate the left ventricular mass and microalbuminuria regularly in this case. Treatment of hypertension should not only lead to blood pressure values normalization, but also to prevention or regression of target organ damage. The objective of the publication is to review left ventricle parameters...

The awareness of women about bonding

Mgr.Lucia Mazúchová, PhD., PhDr.Mgr.Simona Kelčíková, PhD., Bc.Patrícia Vasiľková

Pediatr. praxi. 2016;17(2):122-125 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2016.029  

In the past the terminology bonding wasn’t even known yet, however since a long time it has always been natural desire of women to have closeby a newborn baby straight after birth giving. The aim of this thesis was to find out womens’ awareness of bonding. 2001 women participated this study (age 29,96 years ± 5,34 years), who have given birth in the recent three years. A questionnaire was used as the method of data gathering. We found out that most of women were informed about bonding (48,43% sufficiently and 41,88% partially). There was an evidence of unsufficient enlightenment. We have investigated statistically important...

Recurrent respiratory infections as a presenting symptom of a double aortic arch

prof.MUDr.Vladimír Mihál, CSc., MUDr.Eva Klásková, Ph.D., prof.MUDr.František Kopřiva, Ph.D., MUDr.Sabina Kaprálová, MUDr.Kamila Michálková

Pediatr. praxi. 2016;17(2):117-120 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2016.027  

We report a 15-month-old boy suffering from double aortic arch (DAA) with a history of several severe airway infections with permanent inspiratory stridor. Both barium esophagogram and flexible bronchoscopy revealed a vascular impression of the trachea and the oesophagus. Final diagnosis was established by MRI of the aortic arch. All clinical symptoms and signs remitted after successful cardiosurgery.

Communication for the general paediatrician

MUDr.Jarmila Seifertová

Pediatr. praxi. 2016;17(2):102-103 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2016.022  

Communication in the medical practice is an art at the level of a top acting performance, particularly with children and family members. There is an increasing number of emotionally isolated children and somatic complaints develop. The complaints are difficult to explain and interfere with. In primary care, examination by a specialist is helpful. He needs to have correct information. A possibility of consulting a specialist would be of use. In the case of patient referral, a thorough report is commonplace. Discussion groups with colleagues in the community are inspiring; this also works in preventing burn-out syndrome. Positive communication...

Praktické informace k horečce ZIKA

doc.MUDr.Rastislav Maďar, Ph.D., MBA

Pediatr. praxi. 2016;17(2):121  

Zpěněná moč

prof.MUDr.Zdeněk Doležel, CSc., MUDr.Jan Papež, MUDr.Dana Dostálková

Pediatr. praxi. 2016;17(2):104 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2016.023