BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Adamantiades-Behçet disease is a rare entity at a juvenile age. We aimed to enlighten epidemiological and clinical characteristics of juvenile-onset disease in Germany. METHODS Data from the German Registry were used to compare clinical and epidemiological features of patients with juvenile-onset (16 years) disease diagnosed according to...

We review the main concerns related to the management of menstruation in adolescent females with developmental delay. Results from a questionnaire evaluating the current practice of menstrual control in developmentally delayed females by pediatric endocrinologists are also summarized. Guidelines for clinical care are provided, taking into account the specific health issues of this particular pa...

OBJECTIVE This purpose of this study was to describe differences in early intervention (EI) participation according to state among a cohort of young children with parent-reported developmental delays and disabilities. METHODS Data were obtained from the 2005-2006 National Survey of Children With Special Health Care Needs to describe state differences in EI participation. Multilevel modeling w...

A case of a supernumerary metacentric small chromosome, diagnosed at birth, is described. The cytogenetic findings support its identification as i(18p). The clinical development from birth to 12 months is reported, with particular attention given to the psychomotor retardation and to the immunological aspect.

Homelessness and poverty can present serious health issues for children, including those associated with developmental delays. Early identification and intervention may decrease risk associated with delayed development. Parent-completed measures have been used to help screen for children's development, but little is known about how they may enhance early detection with homeless children. The pr...

Early identification of infants at risk for developmental delay is of the utmost importance to initiate appropriate intervention. Although early detection can be a challenge, the primary care practitioner is in the ideal position to recognize and refer these children. Early recognition requires an in-depth knowledge of the child's history, general physical examination, and developmental level a...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate concurrent validity between the Korean-Ages and Stages Questionnaires (K-ASQ) and the Denver Developmental Screening Test II (DDST II), and to evaluate the validity of the K-ASQ as a screening tool for detecting developmental delay of Korean children. METHOD A retrospective chart review was done to examine concurrent validity of the screening potentials for developmental...