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NIDCAP: A Systematic Review and Meta-analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials
CONCLUSIONS: This systematic review including 627 preterm infants did not find any evidence that NIDCAP improves long-term neurodevelopmental or short-term medical outcomes.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Ohlsson, A., Jacobs, S. E. Tags: Developmental/Behavior Review Article Source Type: research

Pediatric Advance Care Planning: A Systematic Review
CONCLUSIONS: There are few systematic pACP programs worldwide and none in Europe. Future research should investigate the needs of all stakeholders. In particular, the perspective of professionals has so far been neglected.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Lotz, J. D., Jox, R. J., Borasio, G. D., Fuhrer, M. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Low-Dose Heparin Use and the Patency of Peripheral IV Catheters in Children: A Systematic Review
CONCLUSIONS: Low-dose heparin as continuous infusion in PIV catheters resulted in clinically significant benefits in terms of catheter patency and fewer episodes of infusion failures. Heparin’s use in intermittent flush solutions showed minimal benefits.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Kumar, M., Vandermeer, B., Bassler, D., Mansoor, N. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Neonatal Visual Evoked Potentials in Infants Born to Mothers Prescribed Methadone
CONCLUSIONS: In utero exposure to prescribed substitute methadone is associated with altered flash VEPs in the newborn period and these infants may warrant early clinical visual assessment.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: McGlone, L., Hamilton, R., McCulloch, D. L., Boulton, R., Bradnam, M. S., Weaver, L. T., Mactier, H. Tags: Premature & Newborn Article Source Type: research

Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity in Youth With Recent Onset of Type 2 Diabetes
CONCLUSIONS: Adolescents with type 2 diabetes from the large TODAY cohort appear to be less physically active and tend to spend more time being sedentary than similarly aged youth without diabetes identified from other large national investigations. Treatment efforts in adolescents with type 2 diabetes should include decreasing sitting along with efforts to increase PA levels.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Kriska, A., Delahanty, L., Edelstein, S., Amodei, N., Chadwick, J., Copeland, K., Galvin, B., El ghormli, L., Haymond, M., Kelsey, M., Lassiter, C., Mayer-Davis, E., Milaszewski, K., Syme, A. Tags: Adolescent Medicine Article Source Type: research

Growth Outcomes of Weight Faltering in Infancy in ALSPAC
CONCLUSIONS: Children with weight faltering before 8 weeks showed a different pattern of "catch-up" to those with weight faltering later in infancy. By 13 years, the anthropometric profile of the 2 groups was within population norms.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: ud Din, Z., Emmett, P., Steer, C., Emond, A. Tags: Article Source Type: research

Retrospective Evaluation of a New Neonatal Trigger Score
CONCLUSIONS: The NTS observation chart acts as an adjunct to clinical assessment, highlighting unwell neonates. Its simplicity allows successful and safe use by nonpediatric specialists. NTS out-performed PEWS, with significantly better sensitivity, particularly in neonates who deteriorated within the first 12 hours after birth (P < .001) or in neonates with sepsis or respiratory symptoms (P < .001). Neonates with a score of 1 should be reviewed and those scoring ≥2 should be considered for NICU admission for further management.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Holme, H., Bhatt, R., Koumettou, M., Griffin, M. A. S., Winckworth, L. C. Tags: Premature & Newborn Article Source Type: research

A Novel Multispecialty Surgical Risk Score for Children
CONCLUSIONS: This study depicts creation of a broadly applicable model for risk adjustment that predicts inpatient mortality with more reliability than current risk indexes in pediatric surgical patients. This risk index will allow comorbidity-adjusted outcomes broadly in pediatric surgery.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Rhee, D., Salazar, J. H., Zhang, Y., Yang, J., Yang, J., Papandria, D., Ortega, G., Goldin, A. B., Rangel, S. J., Chrouser, K., Chang, D. C., Abdullah, F. Tags: Surgery Article Source Type: research

Level of Trainee and Tracheal Intubation Outcomes
CONCLUSIONS: Across a broad spectrum of PICUs, resident provider tracheal intubation success is low and adverse associated events are high, compared with fellows. More intensive pediatric resident procedural training is necessary before "live" tracheal intubations in the intensive care setting.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Sanders, R. C., Giuliano, J. S., Sullivan, J. E., Brown, C. A., Walls, R. M., Nadkarni, V., Nishisaki, A., for the National Emergency Airway Registry for Children Investigators and Pediatric Acute Lung Injury and Sepsis Investigators Network Tags: Article Source Type: research

Interns' Success With Clinical Procedures in Infants After Simulation Training
CONCLUSIONS: Participation in a single SBME mastery learning session was insufficient to affect pediatric interns’ subsequent procedural success.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Kessler, D. O., Arteaga, G., Ching, K., Haubner, L., Kamdar, G., Krantz, A., Lindower, J., Miller, M., Petrescu, M., Pusic, M. V., Rocker, J., Shah, N., Strother, C., Tilt, L., Weinberg, E. R., Chang, T. P., Fein, D. M., Auerbach, M. Tags: Article Source Type: research

Increased Length of Stay and Costs Associated With Weekend Admissions for Failure to Thrive
CONCLUSIONS: Scheduled FTT admissions on weekends increased LOS and health care costs compared with weekday admissions of similar levels of complexity. Reduction in planned weekend admissions for FTT could significantly reduce health care costs.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Thompson, R. T., Bennett, W. E., Finnell, S. M. E., Downs, S. M., Carroll, A. E. Tags: Article Source Type: research

Chest Compression Quality Over Time in Pediatric Resuscitations
CONCLUSIONS: CC quality deteriorates similarly in child and adult manikin models. Peak work per compression cycle is comparable in both. Peak power output is analogous to that generated during intense exercise such as running. CC providers should switch every 2 minutes as recommended by current guidelines.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Badaki-Makun, O., Nadel, F., Donoghue, A., McBride, M., Niles, D., Seacrist, T., Maltese, M., Zhang, X., Paridon, S., Nadkarni, V. M. Tags: Emergency Medicine Article Source Type: research

Computer-Generated Reminders and Quality of Pediatric HIV Care in a Resource-Limited Setting
CONCLUSIONS: Clinician-targeted, computer-generated clinical reminders are associated with a significant increase in completion of overdue clinical tasks for HIV-infected and exposed children in a resource-limited setting.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Were, M. C., Nyandiko, W. M., Huang, K. T. L., Slaven, J. E., Shen, C., Tierney, W. M., Vreeman, R. C. Tags: Article Source Type: research

Facial Dysmorphism Across the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
CONCLUSIONS: Heat maps and morphing visualizations of face signatures may help clinicians detect facial dysmorphism across the fetal alcohol spectrum. Face signature graphs show potential for identifying nonsyndromal heavily exposed children who lack the classic facial phenotype but have cognitive impairment.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Suttie, M., Foroud, T., Wetherill, L., Jacobson, J. L., Molteno, C. D., Meintjes, E. M., Hoyme, H. E., Khaole, N., Robinson, L. K., Riley, E. P., Jacobson, S. W., Hammond, P. Tags: Genetics & Dysmorphology Article Source Type: research

Maternal Alcohol Use and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Infant Mortality Excluding SIDS
CONCLUSIONS: Maternal alcohol-use disorder is a significant risk factor for SIDS and infant mortality excluding SIDS.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: O'Leary, C. M., Jacoby, P. J., Bartu, A., D'Antoine, H., Bower, C. Tags: Article Source Type: research

Practical Community Photoscreening in Very Young Children
CONCLUSIONS: No statistically significant difference was found in screening children from 1 to 3 years old compared with screening children >3 years old. These results confirm that early screening, before amblyopia is more pronounced, can reliably detect amblyogenic risk factors in children younger than 3 years of age, and we recommend initiation of photoscreening in children aged 1 year and older.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Longmuir, S. Q., Boese, E. A., Pfeifer, W., Zimmerman, B., Short, L., Scott, W. E. Tags: Ophthalmology Article Source Type: research

Effect of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy on Child Mental Development in Rural China
CONCLUSIONS: Prenatal IDA in the third trimester is associated with mental development of the child. However, prenatal supplementation with sufficient iron protects child development even when the woman’s IDA was not properly corrected in pregnancy.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Chang, S., Zeng, L., Brouwer, I. D., Kok, F. J., Yan, H. Tags: Blood Article Source Type: research

Working Memory Training Improves Cognitive Function in VLBW Preschoolers
CONCLUSION: This study shows that VLBW preschoolers benefit from a computerized working memory training program. We speculate that such training before starting school may prevent or reduce cognitive problems that impact educational achievement.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Grunewaldt, K. H., Lohaugen, G. C. C., Austeng, D., Brubakk, A.-M., Skranes, J. Tags: Developmental/Behavior Article Source Type: research

Chronic Acetaminophen Exposure in Pediatric Acute Liver Failure
CONCLUSIONS: Children in the PALF study with CE had lower bilirubin and higher alanine aminotransferase than those with NE. Outcomes with CE were worse than with SE but better than with NE. Potential reasons for this outcomes advantage over non–APAP-exposed subjects should be explored.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Leonis, M. A., Alonso, E. M., Im, K., Belle, S. H., Squires, R. H., for the Pediatric Acute Liver Failure Study Group Tags: Therapeutics & Toxicology Article Source Type: research

Voice Abnormalities at School Age in Children Born Extremely Preterm
CONCLUSIONS: Voice disorders in this population were much more frequent than expected. Further studies are required to assess voice across a broader range of gestational ages, and to investigate voice-protective strategies in infants requiring multiple episodes of intubation.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: French, N., Kelly, R., Vijayasekaran, S., Reynolds, V., Lipscombe, J., Buckland, A., Bailey, J., Nathan, E., Meldrum, S. Tags: Article Source Type: research

Reasons for Earlier Than Desired Cessation of Breastfeeding
CONCLUSIONS: Our findings indicate that the major reasons why mothers stop breastfeeding before they desire include concerns about maternal or child health (infant nutrition, maternal illness or the need for medicine, and infant illness) and processes associated with breastfeeding (lactation and milk-pumping problems). Continued professional support may be necessary to address these challenges and help mothers meet their desired breastfeeding duration.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Odom, E. C., Li, R., Scanlon, K. S., Perrine, C. G., Grummer-Strawn, L. Tags: Nutrition & Metabolism Article Source Type: research

Trends in Resource Utilization for Hospitalized Children With Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
CONCLUSIONS: SSTI is responsible for an emerging increase in health services utilization. Additional study is warranted to identify interventions that may effectively address this public health burden.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Lopez, M. A., Cruz, A. T., Kowalkowski, M. A., Raphael, J. L. Tags: Infectious Disease & Immunity Article Source Type: research

Cost-Effectiveness of the School-Based Asthma Therapy (SBAT) Program
CONCLUSIONS: The SBAT was effective and cost-effective in reducing symptoms in urban children with asthma compared with other existing programs.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Noyes, K., Bajorska, A., Fisher, S., Sauer, J., Fagnano, M., Halterman, J. S. Tags: Respiratory Tract Article Source Type: research

School Environment and Adolescent Depressive Symptoms: A Multilevel Longitudinal Study
CONCLUSIONS: Adolescents who attend a secondary school with a better socioeducational environment are at reduced risk of developing depressive symptoms. School environments appear to have a greater influence on risk in adolescent girls than boys.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Briere, F. N., Pascal, S., Dupere, V., Janosz, M. Tags: Adolescent Medicine Article Source Type: research

Distinguishing Lyme From Septic Knee Monoarthritis in Lyme Disease-Endemic Areas
CONCLUSIONS: Laboratory criteria can be used to identify children with knee monoarthritis at low risk for septic arthritis who may not require diagnostic arthrocentesis.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Deanehan, J. K., Kimia, A. A., Tan Tanny, S. P., Milewski, M. D., Talusan, P. G., Smith, B. G., Nigrovic, L. E. Tags: Infectious Disease & Immunity Article Source Type: research

Prevalence of Childhood Celiac Disease and Changes in Infant Feeding
CONCLUSIONS: A significantly reduced prevalence of celiac disease in 12-year-olds indicates an option for disease prevention. Our findings suggest that the present infant feeding recommendation to gradually introduce gluten-containing foods from 4 months of age, preferably during ongoing breastfeeding, is favorable.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Ivarsson, A., Myleus, A., Norstrom, F., van der Pals, M., Rosen, A., Hogberg, L., Danielsson, L., Halvarsson, B., Hammarroth, S., Hernell, O., Karlsson, E., Stenhammar, L., Webb, C., Sandstrom, O., Carlsson, A. Tags: Nutrition & Metabolism, Gastrointestinal Tract Article Source Type: research

Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Among US Adolescents and Young Adults and Risk of Early Mortality
CONCLUSIONS: Our finding that risk for death before age 55 among US adolescents and young adults was associated with central obesity, smoking, and hyperglycemia supports reducing the prevalence of these risk factors among younger US residents.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Saydah, S., Bullard, K. M., Imperatore, G., Geiss, L., Gregg, E. W. Tags: Endocrinology Article Source Type: research

The Utility of Follow-up Skeletal Surveys in Child Abuse
CONCLUSIONS: FUSS identified new information and affected the perceived likelihood of abuse in a substantial fraction of cases in which it was completed. These data support existing guidelines and, in addition, suggest that FUSS should be considered in cases with lower initial levels of concern for abuse.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Harper, N. S., Eddleman, S., Lindberg, D. M., for the ExSTRA Investigators Tags: Therapeutics & Toxicology Article Source Type: research

Different Guidelines for Imaging After First UTI in Febrile Infants: Yield, Cost, and Radiation
CONCLUSIONS: There is no ideal diagnostic protocol following a first febrile urinary tract infection. An aggressive protocol has a high sensitivity for detecting VUR and scarring but carries high financial and radiation costs with questionable benefit.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: La Scola, C., De Mutiis, C., Hewitt, I. K., Puccio, G., Toffolo, A., Zucchetta, P., Mencarelli, F., Marsciani, M., Dall'Amico, R., Montini, G. Tags: Article Source Type: research

Community Pediatrics: Navigating the Intersection of Medicine, Public Health, and Social Determinants of Children's Health
This policy statement provides a framework for the pediatrician’s role in promoting the health and well-being of all children in the context of their families and communities. It offers pediatricians a definition of community pediatrics, emphasizes the importance of recognizing social determinants of health, and delineates the need to partner with public health to address population-based child health issues. It also recognizes the importance of pediatric involvement in child advocacy at local, state, and federal levels to ensure all children have access to a high-quality medical home and to eliminate child health di...
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: COUNCIL ON COMMUNITY PEDIATRICS Tags: Office Practice From the American Academy of Pediatrics Source Type: research

Ethical and Policy Issues in Genetic Testing and Screening of Children
The genetic testing and genetic screening of children are commonplace. Decisions about whether to offer genetic testing and screening should be driven by the best interest of the child. The growing literature on the psychosocial and clinical effects of such testing and screening can help inform best practices. This policy statement represents recommendations developed collaboratively by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics with respect to many of the scenarios in which genetic testing and screening can occur.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: COMMITTEE ON BIOETHICS, COMMITTEE ON GENETICS, AND, THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF MEDICAL GENETICS AND, GENOMICS SOCIAL, ETHICAL, AND LEGAL ISSUES COMMITTEE Tags: Genetics & Dysmorphology From the American Academy of Pediatrics Source Type: research

Oral Health Care for Children With Developmental Disabilities
This report has medical, legal, educational, and operational implications for practicing pediatricians.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Norwood, K. W., Slayton, R. L., COUNCIL ON CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, SECTION ON ORAL HEALTH Tags: Dentistry & Otolaryngology From the American Academy of Pediatrics Source Type: research

Prevention and Treatment of Traumatic Stress in Children: Few Answers, Many Questions
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Dowd, M. D. Tags: Developmental/Behavior Commentary Source Type: research

Pediatricians and Television: It's Time to Rethink Our Messaging and Our Efforts
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: McCarthy, C. Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

Stronger Laws Are Needed to Protect Teens From Indoor Tanning
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Balk, S. J., Fisher, D. E., Geller, A. C. Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

Obstructive Sleep Apnea in a 17-Year-Old With Profound Cognitive Impairment
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Rosen, D., Wilfond, B., Lantos, J. D. Tags: Ethics Rounds Source Type: research

The Culture of Dysthanasia: Attempting CPR in Terminally Ill Children
Both dying children and their families are treated with disrespect when the presumption of consent to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) applies to all hospitalized children, regardless of prognosis and the likely efficacy of CPR. This "opt-out" approach to CPR fails to appreciate the nuances of the special parent–child relationship and the moral and emotional complexity of enlisting parents in decisions to withhold CPR from their children. The therapeutic goal of CPR is not merely to resume spontaneous circulation, but rather it is to provide circulation to vital organs to allow for treatment of the underlying prox...
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Clark, J. D., Dudzinski, D. M. Tags: Special Article Source Type: research

Disclosure of Incidental Findings From Next-Generation Sequencing in Pediatric Genomic Research
This article discusses the management of incidental findings in the context of pediatric genomic research. We provide an overview of the current literature and propose a framework to manage incidental findings in this unique context, based on what we believe is a limited responsibility to disclose. We hope this will be a useful source of guidance for investigators, institutional review boards, and bioethicists that anticipates the complicated ethical issues raised by advances in genomic technology.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Abdul-Karim, R., Berkman, B. E., Wendler, D., Rid, A., Khan, J., Badgett, T., Hull, S. C. Tags: Genetics & Dysmorphology Special Article Source Type: research

Marriage and the Well-Being of Children
Children’s well-being has become the focal consideration in legal and public policy debates regarding same-sex marriage. In this article, we critically examine and rebut the central moral argument made by opponents of same-sex marriage: that the state should not license any domestic arrangement other than "traditional marriage" because doing so would be detrimental to children’s well-being. Although many have challenged the empirical premise that children raised by same-sex couples fare worse than children in other arrangements, we focus primarily on the normative premises for exclusively licensing traditional ...
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Garrett, J. R., Lantos, J. D. Tags: Developmental/Behavior Special Article Source Type: research

Annual Summary of Vital Statistics: 2010-2011
The number of births in the United States declined by 1% between 2010 and 2011, to a total of 3 953 593. The general fertility rate also declined by 1% to 63.2 births per 1000 women, the lowest rate ever reported. The total fertility rate was down by 2% in 2011 (to 1894.5 births per 1000 women). The teenage birth rate fell to another historic low in 2011, 31.3 births per 1000 women. Birth rates also declined for women aged 20 to 29 years, but the rates increased for women aged 35 to 39 and 40 to 44 years. The percentage of all births to unmarried women declined slightly to 40.7% in 2011, from 40.8% in 2010. In 2011, the ce...
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Hamilton, B. E., Hoyert, D. L., Martin, J. A., Strobino, D. M., Guyer, B. Tags: Office Practice Special Article Source Type: research

Advances in Amblyopia: What Have We Learned From PEDIG Trials?
This article reviews treatment options, durations, and efficacy in randomized multicentered trials conducted by the Pediatric Eye Disease and Investigator Group in the last decade. Parents and patients should be counseled that many forms of treatment are efficacious, allowing the option of choice of best-tolerated treatment method. Compliance is key to successful treatment. The course of treatment is likely at least 6–12 months, with yearly follow-up suggested once amblyopia has been treated to monitor for regression.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Gunton, K. B. Tags: Ophthalmology State-of-the-Art Review Article Source Type: research

Comparative Effectiveness of Interventions for Children Exposed to Nonrelational Traumatic Events
CONCLUSIONS: Our findings serve as a call to action: Psychotherapeutic intervention may be beneficial relative to no treatment in children exposed to traumatic events. Definitive guidance, however, requires far more research on the comparative effectiveness of interventions targeting children exposed to nonrelational traumatic events.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Forman-Hoffman, V. L., Zolotor, A. J., McKeeman, J. L., Blanco, R., Knauer, S. R., Lloyd, S. W., Fraser, J. G., Viswanathan, M. Tags: Developmental/Behavior Review Article Source Type: research

Screening for Hypertension in Children and Adolescents to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
CONCLUSIONS: There is no direct evidence that screening for hypertension in children and adolescents reduces adverse cardiovascular outcomes in adults. Additional studies are needed to improve diagnosis and risk stratification of children with elevated blood pressure and to quantify risks and benefits of interventions.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Thompson, M., Dana, T., Bougatsos, C., Blazina, I., Norris, S. L. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Potential Sources of Bisphenol A in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
CONCLUSIONS: The number of medical devices used in the past 3 days, but not nutritional intake, was positively associated with exposure to BPA.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Duty, S. M., Mendonca, K., Hauser, R., Calafat, A. M., Ye, X., Meeker, J. D., Ackerman, R., Cullinane, J., Faller, J., Ringer, S. Tags: Article Source Type: research

Readiness of Primary Care Practices for Medical Home Certification
CONCLUSIONS: Medical home programs need effective approaches to support practice transformation in the small practices that provide the vast majority of the primary care for children in the United States.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Zickafoose, J. S., Clark, S. J., Sakshaug, J. W., Chen, L. M., Hollingsworth, J. M. Tags: Office Practice Article Source Type: research

Associations of Food Stamp Participation With Dietary Quality and Obesity in Children
CONCLUSIONS: The diets of low-income children are far from meeting national dietary recommendations. Policy changes should be considered to restructure SNAP to improve children’s health.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Leung, C. W., Blumenthal, S. J., Hoffnagle, E. E., Jensen, H. H., Foerster, S. B., Nestle, M., Cheung, L. W. Y., Mozaffarian, D., Willett, W. C. Tags: Nutrition & Metabolism, Gastrointestinal Tract Article Source Type: research

Chronic Conditions Among Children Investigated by Child Welfare: A National Sample
CONCLUSIONS: The finding that a much higher proportion of these children have CHC than in the general population underscores the substantial health problems of children investigated by child welfare agencies and the need to monitor their health carefully, regardless of their placement postinvestigation.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Stein, R. E. K., Hurlburt, M. S., Heneghan, A. M., Zhang, J., Rolls-Reutz, J., Silver, E. J., Fisher, E., Landsverk, J., Horwitz, S. M. Tags: Article Source Type: research

Disparities in Transition Planning for Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder
CONCLUSIONS: Youth with ASD experience disparities in access to HCT services. Youth with comorbid conditions are at greatest risk for poor access to HCT services and increased quality of care has a positive effect. Research is needed to understand barriers to care and develop policy and practice guidelines tailored for youth with ASD.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Cheak-Zamora, N. C., Yang, X., Farmer, J. E., Clark, M. Tags: Developmental/Behavior Article Source Type: research

Childhood and Adolescent Television Viewing and Antisocial Behavior in Early Adulthood
CONCLUSIONS: Excessive television viewing in childhood and adolescence is associated with increased antisocial behavior in early adulthood. The findings are consistent with a causal association and support the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation that children should watch no more than 1 to 2 hours of television each day.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Robertson, L. A., McAnally, H. M., Hancox, R. J. Tags: Adolescent Medicine Article Source Type: research

Modifying Media Content for Preschool Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial
CONCLUSIONS: An intervention to reduce exposure to screen violence and increase exposure to prosocial programming can positively impact child behavior.
Source: PEDIATRICS - March 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Christakis, D. A., Garrison, M. M., Herrenkohl, T., Haggerty, K., Rivara, F. P., Zhou, C., Liekweg, K. Tags: Developmental/Behavior Article Source Type: research