A Sedentary Lifestyle in Children Causes an Increased Risk of Pain Abstract Background: Healthy behavior in children is a concerning topic of discussion especially with the obesity epidemic continuing to grow in the United States. “Not only does a sedentary lifestyle have implications for physical fitness, per se, it also has profound implications for […]
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Lauren Ljunghag: Subcutaneous Insulin in...
Subcutaneous Insulin in the Treatment of Diabetic Ketoacidosis in the Pediatric Population ABSTRACT Background: Diabetic ketoacidosis or DKA is an acute and fatal disease that is highly prevalent in the pediatric population. The current gold standard of treatment is continuous intravenous regular insulin (CIRI), which requires admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) and is […]
Kari Hultgren’s Paper: The Effects of a
The Effects of a High Intensity Aerobic and Resistance Exercise Program on Lean Body Mass and Strength in Pediatric Victims with Severe Burn Injury ABSTRACT Background: Severe burn injuries affect thousands of individuals each year, 30% of whom are individuals under the age of 16. The impact of severe burn injuries on physiological function is […]