Germaine L. Defendi, MD, MS

Iron Deficiency
Iron Deficiency
Iron Imbalance in Children, Part 1: Identification and Treatment of Iron Deficiency
10/17/2014
Germaine L. Defendi, MD, MS
This article, the first of a 2-part series on iron imbalance in pediatric patients, focuses on iron deficiency.
10/17/2014
Pulmonary disorders
Pulmonary disorders
Hypopigmented Patches in Infant With a History of Seizures
04/28/2011
Germaine L. Defendi, MD, MS
HISTORY
04/28/2011
salicylate
salicylate
Acute Salicylate Toxicity in Children: Diagnosis and Treatment of Overingestion
12/18/2013
Germaine L. Defendi, MD, MS
<p>This article reviews the pathophysiology of salicylate metabolism, the clinical and diagnostic clues of an acute overdose, and the cellular response of salicylate poisoning on various organ...
12/18/2013
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: How to Recognize the Various Manifestations
04/25/2011
Germaine L. Defendi, MD, MS
<p><strong>ABSTRACT: Fetal <span class="DrugLink">alcohol</span> spectrum disorder (FASD) can be identified at birth by the presence of 1 or more of the 3 diagnostic...
04/25/2011
acetaminophen
acetaminophen
Acetaminophen Toxicity in Children: Diagnosis, Clinical Assessment, and Treatment of Acute Overingestion
07/24/2013
Germaine L. Defendi, MD, MS
<p>Despite its excellent safety profile when properly dispensed, acetaminophen is cited as one of the drugs that is most often ingested in childhood poisonings.</p>
07/24/2013
Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Clavicle
12/20/2011
Germaine L. Defendi, MD, MS
<P><SPAN class=Apple-tab-span></SPAN>A 4-year-old boy with Down syndrome who underwent chest radiography while hospitalized for fevers, respiratory distress, and hypoxia was found...
12/20/2011
congenital anomalies
congenital anomalies
Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Clavicle
11/07/2011
Germaine L. Defendi, MD, MS
<P><SPAN><IMG style="MARGIN: 5px; FLOAT: left" alt="congenital pseudarthrosis of the clavicle"...
11/07/2011
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
07/07/2011
Germaine L. Defendi, MD, MS
<p>For 2 weeks, this 13-year-old girl felt tired and achy. She had persistent fevers (temperature up to 38.8°C [102°F]) and an erythematous facial rash above her eyebrows that extended to her cheeks...
07/07/2011
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
06/23/2011
Germaine L. Defendi, MD, MS
For 2 weeks, this 13-year-old girl felt tired and achy.
06/23/2011
Diabetes Q&A
Diabetes Q&A
WHAT'S YOUR DIAGNOSIS? Six-month-old girl with dysmorphic appearance referred for genetic evaluation
04/29/2011
Germaine L. Defendi, MD, MS
Six-month-old girl with dysmorphic appearance referred for genetic evaluation.
04/29/2011