Vitamin D supplementation recommended for children 1-18 years to prevent rickets. Daily lower-dose vitamin D preferred over higher doses for adults 50+. Routine 25(OH)D testing not recommended for healthy adults. Routine screening not recommended for adults with dark complexion
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Tanner scale measures physical development from pre-pubescent to adulthood. Created by British pediatrician James Tanner in 1969. Based on external sex characteristics like breast size and penis length
Annual physical examination to detect ailments and assess sexual development. Includes checking penis, scrotum, and urethral meatus. Assesses pubic hair based on Sexual Maturity Rating. Can verify age and biological sex
GMFCS is a 5-level clinical classification system for cerebral palsy. Developed in 1997 by Palisano et al. and expanded in 2007. Standard for mobility assessment in North America and Western Europe
Spastic CP is characterized by high muscle tone and stiff movements. Represents approximately 80% of all cerebral palsy cases. Affects motor cortex of brain, responsible for voluntary movement. Permanent condition that persists throughout life