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An Online Introductory Pediatrics Textbook

Department of Pediatrics, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine
Kapiolani Medical Center For Women And Children
1319 Punahou Street, Honolulu, HI 96826

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I. Office Primary Care: Section Editor - Jeffrey K. Okamoto, MD
 1. Pediatric Primary Care - Melinda J. Ashton, MD
2. Growth Monitoring - Vince K. Yamashiroya, MD
3. Developmental Screening of Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers - Jeffrey K. Okamoto, MD
4. Immunizations - Dennis A. Conrad, MD
5. Hearing Screening - Teresa Han Seo
6. Anticipatory Guidance - Corinne C. Chan-Nishina, MD
7. Common Behavioral Problems in Toddlers and Young Children - Sharon M. Tisza, MD
8. Disabilities and Physician Interactions with Schools - Jeffrey K. Okamoto, MD
9. Autism and Language Difficulties - Mai Anh K. Nguyen, MD
10. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - Jeffrey K. Okamoto, MD
11. Medical Insurance Basics - Richard Y. Mitsunaga, MD
12. Pediatric Dental Basics - Cindy W. Yang

II. Nutrition: Section Editor - Loren G. Yamamoto, MD, MPH, MBA
1. Nutrition Overview - Caron M. Hong
2. Breast Feeding - Meta T. Lee, MD, MSEd
3. Infant Formulas - Nadine Tenn Salle, MD
4. Fluids and Electrolytes - Loren G. Yamamoto, MD, MPH, MBA
5. Failure to Thrive - Anthony P. S. Guerrero, MD
6. Malnutrition and Vitamin Deficiencies - Adeline Winkes, MD

III. Neonatology: Section Editor - Mary Elaine Patrinos, MD
1. Routine Newborn Care - Joan Ceccarelli Meister, MD
2. Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia - Carol Hirai, MD
3. Newborn Resuscitation - Sheree Kuo, MD
4. High Risk Pregnancy - Mary Elaine Patrinos, MD
5. Common Problems of the Premature Infant - Venkataraman Balaraman, MBBS
6. Respiratory Distress in the Newborn - Daniel T. Murai, MD
7. Cyanosis in Newborns - Kenneth Ash, MD
8. Neonatal Hypoglycemia - Joel Ruff, MD
9. Neonatal Seizures - Lynn M. Iwamoto, MD
10. Neonatal Sepsis - Sherry W.H. Loo, MD
11. Congenital and Perinatal Infections - Sheree Kuo, MD
12. Necrotizing Enterocolitis - Kelly S. Yamasato

IV. Genetics: Section Editor - Mary Elaine Patrinos, MD
1. Prenatal Genetic Screening and Testing - Greigh I. Hirata, MD
2. Congenital Malformation and Teratogenesis - Greigh I. Hirata, MD
3. Common Chromosomal Abnormalities - Julie Won Ireland, MD
4. Inborn Errors of Metabolism - Catherine Y.H. Wagoner, MD
5. Inherited Connective Tissue Disorders - Steven C. Crook, MD
6. Genetic Testing and Gene Therapy - Steven C. Crook, MD
7. Basic Genetics Principles - Bryan O. King, MS

V. Allergy and Immunology: Section Editor - Loren G. Yamamoto, MD, MPH, MBA
1. Common Allergies and Allergy Management - Akaluck Thatayatikom, MD
2. Anaphylaxis and Other Acute Allergic Reactions - Todd T. Kuwaye, MD, MS
3. Food Allergies - Akaluck Thatayatikom, MD
4. Corticosteroids - M. Scott Hickman, MD
5. Immune Deficiency - Akaluck Thatayatikom, MD
6. Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Graft Versus Host Disease - Jocelyn M. Sonson

VI. Infectious Disease: Section Editor - Loren G. Yamamoto, MD, MPH, MBA
1. Virology - Loren G. Yamamoto, MD, MPH, MBA
2. Bacteriology - Loren G. Yamamoto, MD, MPH, MBA
3. Fever - Marian E. Melish, MD
4. Inhibitory and Bactericidal Principles (MIC & MBC) - Loren G. Yamamoto, MD, MPH, MBA
5. Antibiotics - Loren G. Yamamoto, MD, MPH, MBA
6. Otitis Media and Otitis Externa - Vince K. Yamashiroya, MD
7. Sinusitis - Kathleen Morimoto, MD
8. Mastoiditis - Kathleen Morimoto, MD
9. Oral and Upper Respiratory Infections - Joel Ruff, MD
10. Pertussis - Leo U. Pascua, MD
11. Pulmonary Infections - Kimberly N. Otsuka, MD
12. Croup and Epiglottitis - Paul J. Eakin, MD
13. Cellulitis - Leo U. Pascua, MD
14. Meningitis - Raul Rudoy, MD, MPH
15. Encephalitis - Jonathan K. Marr, MD
16. Sepsis - Guliz Erdem, MD
17. Kawasaki Disease - Kara S. Yamamoto, MD & Marian E. Melish, MD
18. Staphylococcal and Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndromes - Judy Makowski Vincent, MD
19. Tuberculosis - Wallace J. Matthews, Jr., MD
20. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infections - Guliz Erdem, MD & Cecilia Shikuma, MD
21. Sexually Transmitted Infections - Reina M. Ahern, MD
22. Common Viral Exanthems - Kalamaoka'aina Kil Soon Niheu, MD
23. Epstein-Barr Virus Infections - Jhoanna D. Mabutas, MD
24. Polio - Rodney K. Yamaki
25. Rabies - Grant L.Y. Chen, MS
26. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever - Douglas K. Kwock, MD
27. Lyme Disease - Judy Makowski Vincent, MD
28. Leptospirosis - Selena Chen, MD
29. Cat Scratch Disease - Judy Makowski Vincent, MD
30. Malaria - M. Scott Hickman, MD
31. Protozoans and Parasites - Loren G. Yamamoto, MD, MPH, MBA
32. Candidal and Fungal Infections - Wendy C. Matsuno, MD
33. Necrotizing Fasciitis - Chad S.D. Sparks
34. Lymphadenitis/Lymphangitis - Teresa Bane-Terkakubo, MD

VII. Cardiology: Section Editor - Loren G. Yamamoto, MD, MPH, MBA
1. Congestive Heart Failure - Lance K. Shirai, MD, MS
2. Acyanotic Congenital Heart Disease - Edgar C.K. Ho, MD
3. Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease - D. Venu Reddy, MD, MPH
4. Rheumatic Fever - David Kurahara, MD
5. Carditis - David K.M. Wong, MD
6. Arrhythmias - Lance K. Shirai, MD, MS
7. Vascular Rings and Slings - Cheryl M. Takao, MD

VIII. Pulmonology: Section Editor - Mary Elaine Patrinos, MD
1. Interpretation of Blood Gases and Pulse Oximetry - Loren G. Yamamoto, MD, MPH, MBA
2. Asthma - Franklin Y. Yamamoto, MD
3. Cystic Fibrosis - Wallace J. Matthews, Jr., MD
4. Chronic Lung Disease of Infancy (Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia) - Mary Elaine Patrinos, MD
5. Bronchiectasis - Charles W. Calahan, DO
6. Foreign Body Aspiration - Edward W. Fong, MD
7. Pulmonary Hemosiderosis - Scott J. Sheets, DO
8. Pulmonary Vascular Anomalies - Jason H. Brown
9. Bronchogenic Cysts and Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation - Scott J. Sheets, DO
10. Congenital Airway Problems - Winona K. Lee, MD
11. Sleep disorders - Sze Mei Chung
12. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - Mary Elaine Patrinos, MD

IX. Gastroenterology: Section Editor - Mary Elaine Patrinos, MD
1. Colic - Rodney B. Boychuk, MD
2. Abdominal Pain - Walton K.T. Shim, MD
3. Gastroenteritis and Dehydration - Sherloune Normil-Smith, MD
4. Biliary Atresia - Jason T. Nomura, MD
5. Hepatitis - Vince K. Yamashiroya, MD
6. Gastroesophageal Reflux - Ken Nagamori, MD
7. Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies - Lu'ukia Ruidas, MD
8. Constipation - Ken Nagamori, MD
9. Hirschsprung's Disease - Walton K.T. Shim, MD
10. GI bleeding and Peptic Ulcer Disease - Ken Nagamori, MD
11. Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Alan K. Ikeda, MD
12. Malabsorption Conditions - Max Miranda
13. Meckel's Diverticulum - Gareth K. Nakasone

X. Surgery: Section Editor - Loren G. Yamamoto, MD, MPH, MBA
1. Wound Management - Jeffrey J. Wong, MD
2. Hernias and Hydrocoels - Leticia P. Borja, MD
3. Appendicitis - Walton K.T. Shim, MD
4. Intussusception - Lynette L. Young, MD
5. Malrotation and Volvulus - Loren G. Yamamoto, MD, MPH, MBA
6. Gastroschisis and Omphalocele - Rodney B. Boychuk, MD
7. Diaphragmatic Hernia - Rodney B. Boychuk, MD
8. Pyloric Stenosis - Kevin H. Higashigawa, MD
9. Intestinal Atresias, Duplications and Microcolon - Timur M. Roytman
10. Craniofacial Malformations - Robert L. Peterson, MD
11. Abscesses - Myrna I. Kuo
12. Lymphangiomas - John J. Chung

XI. Hematology: Section Editor - Loren G. Yamamoto, MD, MPH, MBA
1. Anemia - Darryl W. Glaser, MD
2. Thalassemia - Kelley A. Woodruff, MD
3. Sickle Cell Disease - Kelley A. Woodruff, MD
4. Bone Marrow Failure - Desiree Medeiros, MD
5. Newborn Hematology - Robert Wilkinson, MD
6. Bleeding Disorders - Desiree Medeiros, MD
7. Transfusion Medicine - Kelley A. Woodruff, MD
8. Neutrophil Disorders - Wade T. Kyono, MD

XII. Oncology: Section Editor - Loren G. Yamamoto, MD, MPH, MBA
1. General treatment principles - Nu Lu
2. Leukemia and Lymphoma - Bruce T. Shiramizu, MD
3. Solid Tumor Childhood Malignancies - Christina Keolanani Kleinschmidt
4. Palliative Care - Dianne Fochtman, RN, MN, CPNP, CPON

XIII. Nephrology/Urology: Section Editor - Jeffrey K. Okamoto, MD
1. Nephritic Syndrome - Teresa Bane-Terakubo, MD
2. Nephrotic Syndrome - Paul J. Eakin, MD
3. Cystic Kidneys - Miki Shirakawa
4. Dialysis - James H.E. Ireland, MD & Julie Won Ireland, MD
5. Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome - Jonathan K. Marr, MD
6. Urinary Tract Infection - Janet M. Berreman, MD
7. Hydronephrosis and Reflux - Robert G. Carlile, MD
8. Circumcision - Robert G. Carlile, MD
9. Enuresis - Potenciano Reynoso Paredes, MD
10. Acute Scrotum - Robert G. Carlile, MD
11. Ambiguous Genitalia - Robert G. Carlile, MD
12. Hypospadias - Robert G. Carlile, MD

XIV. Critical Care and Emergency Medicine: Section Editor - Alson S. Inaba, MD
1. Pulmocardiac Resuscitation - Rodney B. Boychuk, MD and Alson S. Inaba, MD
2. Shock - Rodney B. Boychuk, MD
3. Respiratory Failure - Paula A. Vanderford, MD
4. Intubation - Paula A. Vanderford, MD
5. Mechanical Ventilation - Paula A. Vanderford, MD
6. Submersion Injuries - Francisco J. Garcia, MD
7. Pneumothorax and Other Air Leaks - Edward W. Fong, MD
8. Trauma - Alson S. Inaba, MD & Rodney B. Boychuk, MD
9. Toxicology - Alson S. Inaba, MD
10. Acetaminophen Overdose - Lynette L. Young, MD
11. Iron Overdose - Lynette L. Young, MD
12. Child Abuse - Cynthia H. Tinsley, MD

XV. Endocrinology: Section Editor - Loren G. Yamamoto, MD, MPH, MBA
1. Diabetes Mellitus - Greg Y. Uramoto, MD
2. Thyroid disorders - Melanie L. Shim, MD
3. Short Stature - Maureen M. Petersen, MD & Anita M. Pedersen, MD
4. Adrenal disorders - Jose L. Gonzalez, MD, MSEd, JD
5. Anti-Diuretic Hormone - Daniel C. H. Kidani, MD
6. Calcium Disorders - David F. Crudo, MD

XVI. Rheumatology: Section Editor - Loren G. Yamamoto, MD, MPH, MBA
1. Lupus - Kara S. Yamamoto, MD
2. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis - Kara S. Yamamoto, MD
3. Vasculitis - Donald A. Person, MD

XVII. Ophthalmology: Section Editor - Loren G. Yamamoto, MD, MPH, MBA
1. Neonatal Conjunctivitis and Eye Prophylaxis - Sheree Kuo, MD
2. Primary Care Examination - Vince K. Yamashiroya, MD
3. Strabismus and Amblyopia - Julie K. Nishimura, MD
4. Conjunctivitis and Eyelid Infections - Peggy M. Liao, MD
5. Corneal Abrasions - Peggy M. Liao, MD

XVIII. Neurology: Section Editor - Jeffrey K. Okamoto, MD
1. Neurologic Examination - Vince K. Yamashiroya, MD
2. Cerebral Palsy - Mari Uehara, MD
3. Febrile Seizures - Vince K. Yamashiroya, MD
4. Epilepsy - Keith K. Abe, MD
5. Status Epilepticus - Loren G. Yamamoto, MD, MPH, MBA
6. Infant Botulism - Daniel W. Ulrich, MD
7. Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Judy T. Okimura, MD
8. Multiple Sclerosis - Lori S. Murayama
9. Hydrocephalus - Andrée M. Bouterie, MD
10. Neural Tube Defects - Mari Uehara, MD
11. Neurofibromatosis - Vince K. Yamashiroya, MD
12. Tuberous Sclerosis Complex - Vince K. Yamashiroya, MD
13. Head Trauma and Hemorrhage - Floyd S. Ota, MD
14. Muscular Dystrophy - Vince K. Yamashiroya, MD
15. Myopathy and Myositis - Dominic C. Chow, MD, MPH
16. Developmental Brain Anomalies - Kaipo T. Pau
17. Reye Syndrome - David W. Boldt
18. Brain Tumors - Wade T. Kyono, MD
19. Arteriovenous Malformations - Chia Sonia Granda

XIX. Orthopedics: Section Editor - Loren G. Yamamoto, MD, MPH, MBA
1. Fractures - Annemarie Uliasz
2. Splinting - Erick M. Itoman
3. Scoliosis - Robert C. Durkin, MD
4. Osteomyelitis - Floyd S. Ota, MD
5. Septic Arthritis - Floyd S. Ota, MD
6. Hip conditions - Robert C. Durkin, MD
7. Common Sprains and Dislocations - Brian Garcia
8. Sports Injuries - Brent K. Ogawa, MD

XX. Adolescent Medicine: Section Editor - Loren G. Yamamoto, MD, MPH, MBA
1. Puberty - Sherrel L. Hammar, MD
2. Anabolic Steroids - Robert J. Bidwell, MD
3. Substance Abuse - Anthony P. S. Guerrero, MD
4. Suicide and Violence - Anthony P. S. Guerrero, MD
5. Eating Disorders - Robert J. Bidwell, MD
6. Adolescent Sexuality - Robert J. Bidwell, MD
7. Adolescent Gynecology - Renee L. Sato, MD

XXI. Skin: Section Editor - Loren G. Yamamoto, MD, MPH, MBA
1. Eczematous Dermatitis (Atopic Dermatitis and Seborrhea) - M. Stanton Michels, MD
2. Acne - M. Stanton Michels, MD
3. Hemangiomas and Nevi - M. Stanton Michels, MD
4. Burns - Annemarie Uliasz
5. Bites and Stings - Todd T. Kuwaye, MD, MS
6. Common Skin Conditions - Annemarie Uliasz

XXII. Reviewing the Medical Literature: Section Editor - Loren G. Yamamoto, MD, MPH, MBA
1. Statistics - Loren G. Yamamoto, MD, MPH, MBA
2. Evidence-Based Medicine - Claudine Kimura, MD
3. Epidemiology and Research Methodology - Loren G. Yamamoto, MD, MPH, MBA

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