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Recommendations for Screening, Monitoring, and Referral of Pediatric Chronic Hepatitis B
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Most children with chronic hepatitis B virus infection (persistent hepatitis B surface antigen–positive for >6 months) are asymptomatic and do not generally require treatment. These children are, however, at increased risk for severe complications later in life, including advanced liver disease and liver cancer. On November 11, 2008, the Hepatitis B Foundation, a nonprofit research and disease advocacy organization, convened a panel of nationally recognized North American pediatric liver specialists to consider and recommend an approach for the screening, monitoring, initial management, and referral of children wi...
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Haber, B. A., Block, J. M., Jonas, M. M., Karpen, S. J., London, W. T., McMahon, B. J., Murray, K. F., Narkewicz, M. R., Rosenthal, P., Schwarz, K. B. Tags: Gastrointestinal Tract SPECIAL ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Hyponatremia in Preterm Neonates: Not a Benign ConditionEmail this article to a colleague.
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Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Moritz, M. L., Ayus, J. C. Tags: Premature & Newborn COMMENTARIES Source Type: journals
Secondhand and Prenatal Tobacco Smoke ExposureEmail this article to a colleague.
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This report discusses the harms of tobacco use and SHS exposure, the extent and costs of tobacco use and SHS exposure, and the evidence that supports counseling and other clinical interventions in the cycle of tobacco use. Recommendations for future research, policy, and clinical practice change are discussed. To improve understanding and provide support for these activities, the harms of SHS exposure are discussed, effective ways to eliminate or reduce SHS exposure are presented, and policies that support a smoke-free environment are outlined.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Best, D., Committee on Environmental Health, Committee on Native American Child Health, Committee on Adolescence Tags: Therapeutics & Toxicology FROM THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS Source Type: journals
Tobacco as a Substance of AbuseEmail this article to a colleague.
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Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of morbidity and death in the United States. Because 80% to 90% of adult smokers began during adolescence, and two thirds became regular, daily smokers before they reached 19 years of age, tobacco use may be viewed as a pediatric disease. Every year in the United States, approximately 1.4 million children younger than 18 years start smoking, and many of them will die prematurely from a smoking-related disease. Moreover, there is recent evidence that adolescents report symptoms of tobacco dependence early in the smoking process, even before becoming daily smokers. The prevalence ...
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Sims, T. H., the Committee on Substance Abuse Tags: Office Practice FROM THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS Source Type: journals
Adoption of Rotavirus Vaccination by Pediatricians and Family Medicine Physicians in the United StatesEmail this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Rates of offering the new rotavirus vaccine are high among pediatricians but <50% among family medicine physicians. Both specialties identified financial barriers to use of the vaccine, but family medicine physicians had significantly more concerns about safety and about adding another vaccine to the vaccination schedule.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Kempe, A., Patel, M. M., Daley, M. F., Crane, L. A., Beaty, B., Stokley, S., Barrow, J., Babbel, C., Dickinson, L. M., Tempte, J. L., Parashar, U. D. Tags: Infectious Disease & Immunity ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Can Association Between Preterm Birth and Autism be Explained by Maternal or Neonatal Morbidity?Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSION: The increased risk of autistic disorders related to preterm birth is mediated primarily by prenatal and neonatal complications that occur more commonly among preterm infants.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Buchmayer, S., Johansson, S., Johansson, A., Hultman, C. M., Sparen, P., Cnattingius, S. Tags: Developmental/Behavior ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Prospective, Observational Study of Outcomes in Neonates With Severe ThrombocytopeniaEmail this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Although one third of neonates enrolled in this study developed thrombocytopenia of <20 x 109 platelets per L, 91% did not develop major hemorrhage. Most platelet transfusions were given to neonates with thrombocytopenia with no bleeding or minor bleeding only.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Stanworth, S. J., Clarke, P., Watts, T., Ballard, S., Choo, L., Morris, T., Murphy, M. F., Roberts, I., for the Platelets and Neonatal Transfusion Study Group Tags: Blood ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Prenatal Corticosteroid Prophylaxis for Women Delivering at Late Preterm GestationEmail this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSION: Addressing the knowledge-practice gap in corticosteroid use at 33 to 34 weeks should reduce infant morbidity and mortality rates.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Joseph, K. S., Nette, F., Scott, H., Vincer, M. J. Tags: Premature & Newborn ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Improved Adherence and Outcomes for Pediatric Liver Transplant Recipients by Using Text MessagingEmail this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSION: We observed significant improvement in medication adherence and a reduction in rejection episodes with TM reminders for pediatric recipients of liver transplants.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Miloh, T., Annunziato, R., Arnon, R., Warshaw, J., Parkar, S., Suchy, F. J., Iyer, K., Kerkar, N. Tags: Therapeutics & Toxicology ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Does Measuring the Changes in TcB Value Offer Better Prediction of Hyperbilirubinemia in Healthy Neonates?Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Single TcB measurements at 30 to 48 hours predict hyperbilirubinemia with a reasonably high degree of accuracy. Changes in TcB levels do not offer any added clinical benefit.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Dalal, S. S., Mishra, S., Agarwal, R., Deorari, A. K., Paul, V. Tags: Premature & Newborn ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase-Enabled Subcutaneous Pediatric RehydrationEmail this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: rHuPH20-facilitated subcutaneous hydration seems to be safe and effective for young children with mild/moderate dehydration. Subcutaneous access is achieved easily, and the procedure is well accepted by clinicians and parents.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Allen, C. H., Etzwiler, L. S., Miller, M. K., Maher, G., Mace, S., Hostetler, M. A., Smith, S. R., Reinhardt, N., Hahn, B., Harb, G., for the INcreased Flow Utilizing Subcutaneously-Enabled-(INFUSE) Pediatric Rehydration Study Collaborative Research Group Tags: Emergency Medicine ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Complex Multifactorial Nature of Significant Hyperbilirubinemia in NeonatesEmail this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Clinical contributors to hyperbilirubinemia were identified more frequently for case subjects but individually G6PD, UGT1A1, and SLCO1B1 variants were not. Coexpression of the G6PD African A– mutation with UGT1A1 and SLCO1B1 variants was seen more often for case subjects.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Watchko, J. F., Lin, Z., Clark, R. H., Kelleher, A. S., Walker, M. W., Spitzer, A. R., for the Pediatrix Hyperbilirubinemia Study Group Tags: Premature & Newborn ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Intimate Partner Violence and Death Among Infants and Children in IndiaEmail this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSION: The robust association between exposure to household IPV and infant and child death could be attributable to the mother's inability to care for her child, psychological stress associated with witnessing violence, and the use of maternal violence victimization as a proxy for child violence victimization.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Ackerson, L. K., Subramanian, S. V. Tags: Office Practice ARTICLES Source Type: journals
A Medical Home Versus Temporary Housing: The Importance of a Stable Usual Source of CareEmail this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: This study highlights the importance of ensuring stability with a USC. Moving low-income children into new medical homes could disturb existing USC relationships, thereby merely creating "temporary housing."
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: DeVoe, J. E., Saultz, J. W., Krois, L., Tillotson, C. J. Tags: Office Practice ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Aluminum Exposure From Parenteral Nutrition in Preterm Infants: Bone Health at 15-Year Follow-upEmail this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Neonates who are exposed to parenteral aluminum may have reduced lumbar spine and hip bone mass during adolescence, potential risk factors for later osteoporosis and hip fracture. These findings need confirmation in larger, more detailed studies. Nevertheless, given our previous finding of adverse developmental outcome in these individuals and the sizeable number of contemporary infants who undergo intensive neonatal care and are still exposed to aluminum via parenteral feeding solutions, the potential adverse long-term consequences of early aluminum exposure now deserve renewed attention.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Fewtrell, M. S., Bishop, N. J., Edmonds, C. J., Isaacs, E. B., Lucas, A. Tags: Therapeutics & Toxicology ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Motor Competence and Physical Activity in 8-Year-Old School Children With Generalized Joint HypermobilityEmail this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSION: Motor competence and physical activity are not reduced in primary school children at 8 years of age with GJH or BJHS. It is recommended that a potential negative influence on the musculoskeletal system over time, as a result of GJH, be investigated by longitudinal studies.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Juul-Kristensen, B., Kristensen, J. H., Frausing, B., Jensen, D. V., Rogind, H., Remvig, L. Tags: Musculoskeletal System ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Associated With Small Turtle Exposure, 2007-2008Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: We observed a strong association between turtle exposure and Salmonella infections in this outbreak. Small turtles continue to be sold and pose a health risk, especially to children; many people remain unaware of the link between Salmonella infection and reptile contact.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Harris, J. R., Bergmire-Sweat, D., Schlegel, J. H., Winpisinger, K. A., Klos, R. F., Perry, C., Tauxe, R. V., Sotir, M. J. Tags: Infectious Disease & Immunity ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Prevalence of Parent-Reported Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children in the US, 2007Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: The observed point-prevalence is higher than previous US estimates. More inclusive survey questions, increased population awareness, and improved screening and identification by providers may partly explain this finding.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Kogan, M. D., Blumberg, S. J., Schieve, L. A., Boyle, C. A., Perrin, J. M., Ghandour, R. M., Singh, G. K., Strickland, B. B., Trevathan, E., van Dyck, P. C. Tags: Developmental/Behavior ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels Among US Children Aged 1 to 11 Years: Do Children Need More Vitamin D?Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: On the basis of a nationally representative sample of US children aged 1 to 11 years, millions of children may have suboptimal levels of 25(OH)D, especially non-Hispanic black and Mexican American children. More data in children are needed not only to understand better the health implications of specific serum levels of 25(OH)D but also to determine the appropriate vitamin D supplement requirements for children.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Mansbach, J. M., Ginde, A. A., Camargo, C. A. Tags: Nutrition & Metabolism ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Violence, Abuse, and Crime Exposure in a National Sample of Children and YouthEmail this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: The scope and diversity of child exposure to victimization is not well recognized. Clinicians and researchers need to inquire about a larger spectrum of victimization types to identify multiply victimized children and tailor prevention and interventions to the full range of threats that children face.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Finkelhor, D., Turner, H., Ormrod, R., Hamby, S. L. Tags: Office Practice ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Pediatric Burn Injuries Treated in US Emergency Departments Between 1990 and 2006Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Burn-related injuries are a serious problem for individuals ≤20 years of age and are potentially preventable. Children <6 years of age consistently sustained a disproportionately large number of injuries during the study period. Increased efforts are needed to improve burn-prevention strategies that target households with young children.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: D'Souza, A. L., Nelson, N. G., McKenzie, L. B. Tags: Emergency Medicine ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Who Will Care for Me Next? Transitioning to Adulthood With HydrocephalusEmail this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Providers need to implement appropriate management and transition care for individuals with hydrocephalus. We must work at local and national levels to transform the care model, improve the quality of health care delivery, and improve outcomes for young adults with hydrocephalus.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Simon, T. D., Lamb, S., Murphy, N. A., Hom, B., Walker, M. L., Clark, E. B. Tags: Neurology & Psychiatry REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: journals
The Health and Obesity: Prevention and Education (HOPE) Curriculum Project--Curriculum DevelopmentEmail this article to a colleague.
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This article discusses the approach and methods used for curriculum development. Future publications will discuss HOPE project implementation and outcomes.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Huang, J., Pokala, P., Hill, L., Boutelle, K. N., Wood, C., Becerra, K., Calfas, K. Tags: Office Practice SPECIAL ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Consensus Statement on Diagnostic Criteria for PHACE SyndromeEmail this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: These criteria represent current knowledge and are expected to enhance future assessments of PHACE syndrome. It is understood that modifications are to be expected over time to incorporate new research findings.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Metry, D., Heyer, G., Hess, C., Garzon, M., Haggstrom, A., Frommelt, P., Adams, D., Siegel, D., Hall, K., Powell, J., Frieden, I., Drolet, B. Tags: Genetics & Dysmorphology SPECIAL ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Promoting Lifelong Health for Adolescents and Young Adults With Special Health Care NeedsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Slap, G. B. Tags: Adolescent Medicine COMMENTARIES Source Type: journals
Defining Vitamin D Deficiency in Children: Beyond 25-OH Vitamin D Serum ConcentrationsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Greer, F. R. Tags: Nutrition & Metabolism COMMENTARIES Source Type: journals
Tobacco Use: A Pediatric DiseaseEmail this article to a colleague.
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Tobacco use and secondhand tobacco-smoke (SHS) exposure are major national and international health concerns. Pediatricians and other clinicians who care for children are uniquely positioned to assist patients and families with tobacco-use prevention and treatment. Understanding the nature and extent of tobacco use and SHS exposure is an essential first step toward the goal of eliminating tobacco use and its consequences in the pediatric population. The next steps include counseling patients and family members to avoid SHS exposures or cease tobacco use; advocacy for policies that protect children from SHS exposure; and el...
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Committee on Environmental Health, Committee on Substance Abuse, Committee on Adolescence, and Committee on Native American Child Health Tags: Office Practice FROM THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS Source Type: journals
Impact of Music, Music Lyrics, and Music Videos on Children and YouthEmail this article to a colleague.
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Music plays an important role in the socialization of children and adolescents. Popular music is present almost everywhere, and it is easily available through the radio, various recordings, the Internet, and new technologies, allowing adolescents to hear it in diverse settings and situations, alone or shared with friends. Parents often are unaware of the lyrics to which their children are listening because of the increasing use of downloaded music and headphones. Research on popular music has explored its effects on schoolwork, social interactions, mood and affect, and particularly behavior. The effect that popular music h...
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Council on Communications and Media Tags: Office Practice FROM THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS Source Type: journals
Media ViolenceEmail this article to a colleague.
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Exposure to violence in media, including television, movies, music, and video games, represents a significant risk to the health of children and adolescents. Extensive research evidence indicates that media violence can contribute to aggressive behavior, desensitization to violence, nightmares, and fear of being harmed. Pediatricians should assess their patients' level of media exposure and intervene on media-related health risks. Pediatricians and other child health care providers can advocate for a safer media environment for children by encouraging media literacy, more thoughtful and proactive use of media by children a...
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Council on Communications and Media Tags: Office Practice FROM THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS Source Type: journals
Athletic Participation in Severe Hemophilia: Bleeding and Joint Outcomes in Children on ProphylaxisEmail this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: In the setting of regular prophylaxis and adult coaching and supervision, significant bleeding complications were uncommon and level of impact of athletic participation was not a prognostic factor for joint outcomes. Athletic participation with appropriate supervision and precautions should be encouraged in children with hemophilia receiving prophylaxis, given potential health benefits in an increasingly overweight pediatric population.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Ross, C., Goldenberg, N. A., Hund, D., Manco-Johnson, M. J. Tags: Blood ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Progress in Ensuring Adequate Health Insurance for Children With Special Health Care NeedsEmail this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Results of the survey demonstrate that although a growing number of CSHCN have continuous and adequate health insurance, additional effort is needed to improve the adequacy of that insurance, particularly for children in vulnerable subpopulations.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Honberg, L. E., Kogan, M. D., Allen, D., Strickland, B. B., Newacheck, P. W. Tags: Office Practice ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Effectiveness of Belt Positioning Booster Seats: An Updated AssessmentEmail this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: This study reconfirms previous reports that BPB seats reduce the risk for injury in children aged 4 through 8 years. On the basis of these analyses, parents, pediatricians, and health educators should continue to recommend as best practice the use of BPB seats once a child outgrows a harness-based child restraint until he or she is at least 8 years of age.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Arbogast, K. B., Jermakian, J. S., Kallan, M. J., Durbin, D. R. Tags: Office Practice ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Young Driver Education Programs That Build Resilience Have Potential to Reduce Road CrashesEmail this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: The large effect size observed and complementary findings from a comparable randomized, controlled trial in the United States suggest programs that focus more generally on reducing risks and building resilience have the potential to reduce crashes. A large, representative, randomized, controlled trial is urgently needed to confirm road safety benefits and ensure evidence-based spending and practitioner recommendations in this field.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Senserrick, T., Ivers, R., Boufous, S., Chen, H.-Y., Norton, R., Stevenson, M., van Beurden, E., Zask, A. Tags: Blood ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Snacking in Children: The Role of Urban Corner StoresEmail this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Purchases made in corner stores contribute significantly to energy intake among urban school children. Obesity prevention efforts, as well as broader efforts to enhance dietary quality among children in urban settings, should include corner store environments proximal to schools.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Borradaile, K. E., Sherman, S., Vander Veur, S. S., McCoy, T., Sandoval, B., Nachmani, J., Karpyn, A., Foster, G. D. Tags: Nutrition & Metabolism ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Secondhand Tobacco Smoke Exposure Among Children and Adolescents: United States, 2003-2006Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Serum cotinine levels were an order of magnitude higher among children with reported SHS exposure at home compared with those with no exposure in the home.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Marano, C., Schober, S. E., Brody, D. J., Zhang, C. Tags: Respiratory Tract ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Secondhand Smoke and Respiratory Symptoms Among Adolescent Current SmokersEmail this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: This is the first evidence that SHS exposure is associated with increased risks for persistent respiratory symptoms among adolescent current smokers. Health promotion programs should aim at SHS reduction as well as smoking cessation among adolescent smokers.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Lai, H.-K., Ho, S.-Y., Wang, M.-P., Lam, T.-H. Tags: Respiratory Tract ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Disability Among Internationally Adopted Children in the United StatesEmail this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: The population of internationally adopted children is relatively small and diverse, posing challenges for researchers who hope to reach generalizable conclusions. Nevertheless, health, education, and social service professionals, as well as adoptive and prospective adoptive parents, should be aware of the risk for disabilities among internationally adopted children to devote the resources necessary to addressing them.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Kreider, R. M., Cohen, P. N. Tags: Office Practice ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Autoerotic Asphyxiation: Secret Pleasure--Lethal Outcome?Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Pediatricians should be alert to the earliest manifestations of AEA. Awareness of choking games among the young and, of those, a subset who eventually progress to potentially fatal AEA is strongly encouraged among all primary care professionals who may be able to interrupt the behavior.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Cowell, D. D. Tags: Office Practice ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Economic Evaluation of Inhaled Nitric Oxide in Preterm Infants Undergoing Mechanical VentilationEmail this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Despite its higher price relative to many other neonatal therapies, iNO in this trial was not associated with higher costs of care, an effect that is likely due to its impact on length of stay and ventilation. Indeed, for infants who receive nitric oxide between 7 and 14 days of life, the therapy seemed to lower costs while improving outcomes.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Zupancic, J. A. F., Hibbs, A. M., Palermo, L., Truog, W. E., Cnaan, A., Black, D. M., Ballard, P. L., Wadlinger, S. R., Ballard, R. A., and the NO CLD Trial Group Tags: Premature & Newborn ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Clinical and Economic Effects of iNO in Premature Newborns With Respiratory Failure at 1 YearEmail this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Subjects in both arms commonly experienced neurodevelopmental and pulmonary morbidity, consuming substantial health care resources. Prophylactic iNO beginning in the first days of life did not lower costs and had a poor cost-effectiveness profile.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Watson, R. S., Clermont, G., Kinsella, J. P., Kong, L., Arendt, R. E., Cutter, G., Linde-Zwirble, W. T., Abman, S. H., Angus, D. C., on behalf of the Prolonged Outcomes After Nitric Oxide Investigators Tags: Premature & Newborn ARTICLES Source Type: journals
A Pilot Trial of Pramlintide Home Usage in Adolescents With Type 1 DiabetesEmail this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Pramlintide can help some adolescents to decrease postprandial hyperglycemia, HbA1c values, body weight, and insulin dosages. Additional large-scale trials should now be considered.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Kishiyama, C. M., Burdick, P. L., Cobry, E. C., Gage, V. L., Messer, L. H., McFann, K., Chase, H. P. Tags: Endocrinology ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Development of a New Patient-Based Measure of Pediatric Ambulatory CareEmail this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: A new instrument for assessing ambulatory pediatric care by clinicians and groups that includes questions about developmental and preventive care is now available for use.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Gallagher, P., Ding, L., Ham, H. P., Schor, E. L., Hays, R. D., Cleary, P. D. Tags: Office Practice ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Infant Neurobehavioral Dysregulation: Behavior Problems in Children With Prenatal Substance ExposureEmail this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Prenatal substance exposure affects behavior problems at age 7 through 2 mechanisms. The direct pathway is consistent with a teratogenic effect. Indirect pathways suggest cascading effects whereby prenatal substance exposure results in neurobehavioral dysregulation manifesting as deviations in later behavioral expression. Developmental models provide an understanding of pathways that describe how prenatal substance exposure affects child outcome and have significant implications for early identification and prevention.
Source: PEDIATRICS - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Lester, B. M., Bagner, D. M., Liu, J., LaGasse, L. L., Seifer, R., Bauer, C. R., Shankaran, S., Bada, H., Higgins, R. D., Das, A. Tags: Therapeutics & Toxicology ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Washington, D.C., Students Disapprove Of Sex Education Program, Survey FindsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Public high school students in Washington, D.C., who participated in focus groups said they are not impressed with the district's sex education curriculum and do not trust the school nurses who are required to give counseling on prevention of sexually transmitted infections, according to a survey by the Youth Sexual Health Project, the Washington Post reports.
Source: Pediatrics News From Medical News Today - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Sexual Health / STDs Source Type: news
Babies Spot Human Speech at 5 MonthsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Title: Babies Spot Human Speech at 5 MonthsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/23/2009 12:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 10/26/2009
Source: MedicineNet Kids Health General - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: consumer
6 Million U.S. Kids Lack Enough Vitamin DEmail this article to a colleague.
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Title: 6 Million U.S. Kids Lack Enough Vitamin DCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/26/2009 8:10:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/26/2009
Source: MedicineNet Kids Health General - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: consumer
Cocaine Use in Pregnancy Linked to Impulsivity in SonsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Title: Cocaine Use in Pregnancy Linked to Impulsivity in SonsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/23/2009 2:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 10/26/2009
Source: MedicineNet Kids Health General - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: consumer
What Problems Do I Need to Screen This New International Adoptee or Domestic Foster Care Child For?Email this article to a colleague.
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Discussion
There is much overlap between immigrant children and children in foster care - particularly around adoption. Immigrant children are defined as those who are legal and undocumented immigrants, refugees and international adoptees. Children in domestic foster care if not reunified with their parents may be adopted by relatives (kinship permanency) or with non-relatives (national adoptees). Additionally, international adoptees and children initially or recently placed into foster care need similar medical evaluations.
Children that are adopted, including those who had been in foster care, have higher rates of asthm...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Donna M. D'Alessandro, M.D. Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: info
Implementation of a multidisciplinary guideline-driven approach to the care of the extremely premature infant improved hospital outcomesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Aim: To test the hypothesis that implementing guidelines for the standardized care of the extremely premature infant (
Source: Acta Paediatrica - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: CA Nankervis, EM Martin, ML Crane, KS Samson, SE Welty, LD Nelin Source Type: journals
The impact of ear, nose and throat surgery on children's subsequent use of health services: An 8-year cohort studyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions: High volume health services utilisation is a potential predictor of ENT surgery in this population. These results suggest a need to investigate non-clinical factors that influence service utilisation, which may include higher parental expectations or anxiety regarding their children's health.
Source: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Marilyn I Rob, Johanna I Westbrook Source Type: journals
