PedsQL measures health-related quality of life in children aged 2-18. Tool uses 23 items across four subscales: Physical, Emotional, Social, School. Available in over 60 languages. Free for non-funded academic research, paid for commercial use
Family medicine provides comprehensive care for individuals and families. General internists specialize in adult illnesses and complex conditions. Internal medicine includes subspecialties like cardiology and endocrinology
Traditional foot assessment measures are generally unreliable in children. FPI-6 is a six-point scale tool for assessing foot posture. Previous studies showed good reliability in adolescents (ICC 0.69)
Ideal weight varies based on age, height, sex and mental traits. Newborn male babies weigh 3.3-3.4 kg and are 50cm long. Newborn females weigh 3.3-3.4 kg and are approximately 50cm long
Pediatricians specialize in care for children and adolescents. Provide wellness visits, screenings, and treat common illnesses. Monitor child development and refer to specialists when needed. Some specialize in adolescent medicine up to age 25
Website provides comprehensive pediatric radiology normal measurements database. Compiled by pediatric radiologists from North American teaching hospitals. Information based on previously published pediatric radiology literature