MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics' source. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:09:38 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5661266&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FChild-abuse-more-likely-suspected-in-patients-with%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F757534%3Fref%3D25 Socioeconomic status but not race may influence a physician?s willingness to consider abuse as a cause of an unwitnessed fracture in a child and to report the incident to child protection services. Do the physicians in your practice make decisions based on stereotypes? (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5661266 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5661266 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5661269&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FImported-measles-only-a-plane-ride-away%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F757537%3Fref%3D25 Measles outbreaks are at their worst level in more than a decade, with almost all transmissions caused by imported cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises on steps clinicians can take to keep an imported measles case from transmitting to an outbreak. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5661269 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5661269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5661268&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FUndiagnosed-chronic-fatigue-may-explain-frequent-s%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F757536%3Fref%3D25 Undiagnosed chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis is an important but underappreciated cause of frequent school absence in secondary school children, British researchers report. Outcomes are better in children when their symptoms are identified in school-based clinics, but why? (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5661268 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5661268 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5661267&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FLow-vaccination-rate-puts-teens-at-risk-for-hepati%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F757535%3Fref%3D25 Less than half of adolescents have been vaccinated against the hepatitis A virus, leaving a large segment of this population susceptible to the infection as they enter adulthood. Yet participation is higher when health care providers recommend the vaccine to their patients. Find out how you can make a huge difference for your teen patients by encouraging compliance. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5661267 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5661267 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5631021&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FContraception-used-half-the-time-in-unintentional-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F757116%3Fref%3D25 Half of teen mothers who became pregnant unintentionally say that they did nothing to prevent the pregnancy, according to data from a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey. The data show that misperceptions still abound regarding contraception and pregnancy, and it is never a bad idea to have frank talks with your patients—boys and girls alike. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5631021 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5631021 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5631026&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FHousehold-chemicals-can-make-vaccines-less-effecti%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F757114%3Fref%3D25 Common household chemicals such as those found in nonstick cookware, food packaging, and fabrics—even microwave popcorn bags—can reduce the immune response to routine childhood immunizations. According to newly released study results, the more children are exposed to perfluorinated compounds, the less likely they are to have a good immune response to vaccinations. These results may not entirely surprise you, but they might help you to figure out what is wrong when a child’s vaccination didn’t seem to work. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5631026 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5631026 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5631025&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FCo-occurring-conditions-sometimes-leads-to-a-chang%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F757118%3Fref%3D25 Certain characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may change as a child ages. An analysis of a national survey of children’s health found that children with a current diagnosis of ASD were more likely to have a co-occurring neurodevelopmental or psychiatric condition, such as learning disability or depression, than those with a past (but not current) diagnosis of ASD. This is important information to have when arriving at an ASD diagnosis. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5631025 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5631025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5631024&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FRecognizing-problems-behind-infant-formula-stretch%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F757119%3Fref%3D25 Stretching infant formula by dilution or reduced feedings exposes babies to serious developmental risks, yet it can be a monthly temptation for families receiving supplemental nutrition assistance. Find out how families forced to resort to formula stretching can be better identified and what other options can be offered to them. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5631024 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5631024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5631023&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FChildhood-obesity-rates-leveling-off%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F757117%3Fref%3D25 The latest data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey show that the overall prevalence of obesity in children may be leveling off at about 17%, in contrast to the rapid increases seen in the 1980s and 1990s. Another study showed that the availability of junk foods had little effect on weight gain in middle-school children. Learn why efforts to promote healthy eating may have to extend beyond the classroom. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5631023 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5631023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5631022&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FMost-pediatricians-skip-ECG-before-starting-ADHD-s%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F757115%3Fref%3D25 Results of a survey of AAP members show that most US pediatricians bypass an ECG before starting children on stimulant medication for ADHD, opting for a routine cardiac history and physical examination instead. Find out how perceived barriers to cardiac screening influence clinical practice. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5631022 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5631022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5600008&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FGirls-see-need-for-safe-sex-even-after-HPV-vaccina%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F756532%3Fref%3D25 Adolescent girls believe that they are at less risk for human papillomavirus (HPV) infection after receiving their first HPV vaccination but also overwhelmingly believe in the need for continued safe sex behavior. One-fourth, however, perceive themselves to be at a lower risk for other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) after their first HPV vaccination. Find out why health care providers must talk to girls and their mothers about the limitations of HPV vaccine efficacy and the lack of protection from other STIs. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5600008 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:37:38 +0100 5600008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5600007&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FCorrective-lenses-patching-improves-acuity-in-hard%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F756536%3Fref%3D25 Amblyopia is the most common cause of visual impairment in children and adults. Myopic anisometropic amblyopia, a subtype of amblyopia perceived as difficult to treat, usually is managed by balancing the myopic eye optically and cosmetically and forgoing further treatment. Now new research shows that in these cases, refractive correction in combination with patching can improve visual acuity over refractive correction alone. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5600007 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:37:38 +0100 5600007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5600006&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FHealthy-diet-may-help-children-with-ADHD%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F756535%3Fref%3D25 A new literature review suggests that a simple, healthy diet low in fat and high in fruits, vegetables, and fiber may be a useful alternative or complementary therapy for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Find out what foods may be beneficial for your patients and what foods they should avoid. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5600006 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:37:38 +0100 5600006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5600005&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FCDC-panel-advises-lower-threshold-for-toxic-lead-e%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F756533%3Fref%3D25 A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel is calling for a lower threshold for toxic lead exposure in children, which could more than double the number of children requiring care. Learn the reasons for this “historic” decision and how it could affect your practice. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5600005 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:37:38 +0100 5600005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5600004&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FSooner-is-better-than-later-for-pediatric-cochlear%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F756534%3Fref%3D25 Bilateral cochlear implants placed early and simultaneously have the greatest effect on speech development in children with prelingual hearing loss. Learn how early identification, early implantation, and using oral and auditory communication therapies can lead to the best outcomes for language skills in these children and adolescents. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5600004 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5600004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5585915&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FRanitidine-use-in-neonatal-intensive-care-units-in%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F756096%3Fref%3D25 A new prospective study confirms previous suggestions that in very low-birth-weight newborns exposed to treatment with ranitidine for gastric acid suppression, the rate of infections is significantly higher, as are the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis, length of hospital stay, and fatal outcome. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5585915 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5585915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5585918&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FSleep-assessment-as-part-of-routine-care-of-your-p%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F756095%3Fref%3D25 Could sleep problems help explain why even adherent young patients with type 1 diabetes may have trouble maintaining blood glucose control? A new study suggests that poor sleep not only worsens blood glucose control but also quality of life in youth with diabetes. Perhaps it’s time to include routine sleep assessment in the clinical care of your young patients with type 1 diabetes. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5585918 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5585918 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5585917&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FHigh-risk-teens-not-being-tested-for-HIV%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F756093%3Fref%3D25 Most sexually active US high school students have not been tested for human immunodeficiency virus, despite recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and other organizations calling for routine testing. Find out why health care providers must play a central role in increasing the number of teens being tested. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5585917 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5585917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5585916&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FResponse-to-risperidone-for-childhood-mania-is-hig%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F756094%3Fref%3D25 New research funded by the National Institute of Mental Health found that risperidone as a first-line treatment for childhood mania is more effective than other mood-stabilizing medications. However, be aware that potentially serious metabolic effects associated with this antipsychotic drug are raising concerns about long-term treatment. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5585916 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5585916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5562767&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FMortality-and-morbidity-higher-for-extremely-prema%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F754964%3Fref%3D25 According to the results of an Australian study, boys who are born extremely preterm (before 29 weeks’ gestation) demonstrate lower hospital survival rates, higher incidences of neonatal morbidities, and poorer long-term neurologic outcomes as toddlers than do extremely premature girls. These findings could affect how pediatricians and other clinicians manage high-risk neonates. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5562767 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5562767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5562769&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FReading-skills-in-children-with-dyslexia-not-linke%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F754965%3Fref%3D25 All children with dyslexia should be eligible for special education services that will help them learn to read, concludes new research from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development of the National Institutes of Health. The findings suggest that the traditional discrepancy model used as the criterion for classifying a child as learning disabled is no longer valid to determine which children will benefit from specialized reading instruction. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5562769 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5562769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5562768&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FFDA-renews-warning-about-liquid-acetaminophen-for-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F754963%3Fref%3D25 The recent introduction of a new, less concentrated form of liquid infant acetaminophen has prompted the US Food and Drug Administration to strengthen its warning about the potential for dosing errors if caregivers fail to read labels carefully before giving infants the over-the-counter medication for fever or pain. Physicians must be aware of which infant concentration parents should use to provide the best therapeutic effect and avoid unintentional overdose. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5562768 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5562768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5669279&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FMinimal-access-surgery-in-infants-and-children%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F757765%3Fref%3D25 Minimal access surgery is the fastest-growing area of surgical innovation, and children certainly benefit from procedures previously associated with more invasive approaches. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5669279 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5669279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5669278&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FHeart-assist-device-for-kids-approved%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F757773%3Fref%3D25 Keeping critically ill children with weakened hearts alive until a donor heart can be found appears more hopeful with US Food and Drug Administration approval of a cardiac-assist device specifically designed for children from newborns to adolescents. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5669278 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5669278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5669277&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FStudy-finds-no-cardiovascular-effects-of-attention%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F757772%3Fref%3D25 An analysis of the cardiovascular safety of drugs used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in a population of more than 1.2 million children and young adults from 4 geographically diverse health plans with more than 2.5 million person years of follow-up found no evidence that these drugs increase the risk of serious cardiovascular events. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5669277 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5669277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5669276&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FSenate-subcommittee-hold-hearing-on-child-abuse%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F757763%3Fref%3D25 The president of the American Academy of Pediatrics told a Senate committee that childhood trauma, including abuse and neglect, might be the leading cause of poor health among US adults. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5669276 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5669276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5669275&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FDo-recurrent-urinary-tract-infections-cause-chroni%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F757770%3Fref%3D25 A child with normal kidneys is not at significant risk of developing chronic kidney disease because of recurrent urinary tract infections. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5669275 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5669275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5669274&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FHandheld-device-detects-intracranial-bleeding%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F757775%3Fref%3D25 The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new mobile imaging device that aids in the detection of life-threatening bleeding in the skull through near-infrared spectroscopy. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5669274 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5669274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5669273&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FItchy-red-rash-plagues-teenager%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F757776%3Fref%3D25 A frustrated teenage girl comes to your office complaining of an itchy, red rash on her right calf that she's had for 3 months. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5669273 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5669273 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5669272&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FIvacaftor-improves-lung-function-in-cystic-fibrosi%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F757774%3Fref%3D25 A randomized trial of ivacaftor, a potentiator of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator protein, in patients with CF demonstrated that its use is not only associated with improvements in lung function but also with improvements in the risk of pulmonary exacerbations, respiratory symptoms, weight, and concentration of sweat chloride. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5669272 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5669272 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5669271&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FPediatric-surgeons%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F757771%3Fref%3D25 According to the American College of Surgeons Health Policy Research Institute, in 2006, only 12.8% of counties in the United States had a single pediatric surgeon of any type, and only a little more than half of those counties had a pediatric general surgeon. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5669271 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5669271 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5669270&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FLiberian-immigrant-girl-with-difficult-breathing-a%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F757767%3Fref%3D25 Emergency medical services brings a 9-year-old girl with a cough and trouble breathing to your busy emergency department. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5669270 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5669270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5669269&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FWaiver-granted-for-rapid-flu-test-system%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F757766%3Fref%3D25 The first rapid influenza testing system that provides a digital readout of test results for 7 strains of influenza A and B has been given 501(k) clearance and a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments waiver by the US Food and Drug Administration. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5669269 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5669269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5669268&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FCardiac-risk-present-in-very-young-overweight-kids%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F757764%3Fref%3D25 Biomarkers of cardiovascular disease risk, such as dyslipidemia and increased levels of inflammation, are present in overweight children as young as 3 years. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5669268 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5669268 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5669267&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FRituals-in-childhood-may-predict-later-OCD%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F757768%3Fref%3D25 Exaggerated rituals and sensory hypersensitivities in a child may be early warning signs of adult obsessive-compulsive disorder. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5669267 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5669267 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5669266&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FIs-there-a-doctor-on-board%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F757769%3Fref%3D25 Managing a patient with a medical emergency while on a commercial airline flight can be a challenge. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5669266 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5669266 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5527756&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FTreating-obesity-could-lower-teens-odds-for-hypert%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F753824%3Fref%3D25 Treating obesity may be essential to reducing adolescents? risk of developing hypertension, according to a new study that found that obesity dramatically increased high school students? odds for hypertension, adding yet more evidence that body mass index in youth is associated with hypertension in adulthood. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5527756 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:07:10 +0100 5527756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5527760&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FObesity-increases-risk-for-pediatric-gallbladder-d%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F753471%3Fref%3D25 Among all the reasons pediatricians should counsel parents to help their children live healthy, active lifestyles, it now appears that there?s a strong link between childhood obesity and gallbladder disease. Rarely occurring in the past, the number of children needing gallbladder surgery has skyrocketed, and most children needing the surgery are overweight or obese. Learn about this and other risk factors to help you screen your patients for the disease. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5527760 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5527760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5527759&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FDepression-prevention-programs-appear-effective-in%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F753473%3Fref%3D25 Wondering what to do with a child who appears to be at risk for depression? According to a recent review of the literature, intervention and education programs to prevent the onset of depression in children and adolescents, whether universal or targeted to those at risk of developing depression, are of some immediate benefit, but these benefits appear to dwindle over time. Compared with no intervention, however, it appears these programs are effective at preventing the onset of depression. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5527759 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5527759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5527758&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FDating-violence-victimizes-most-teens%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F753472%3Fref%3D25 More than half of teens report being victims of dating violence, according to a recent study of adolescents presenting to a pediatric emergency department (PED). The finding suggests that a PED may be an appropriate venue to initiate prevention programs. Medical care providers should be screening adolescents for dating violence. Find here the unpleasant facts. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5527758 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5527758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5527757&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FPost-term-boys-more-likely-to-be-obese-as-teens%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F753481%3Fref%3D25 Here?s something else to screen patients for in the fight against the obesity epidemic. A study has found that boys born at more than 42 weeks? gestation run a much higher risk of rapid weight gain and obesity in adolescence than term boys, although no such correlation was found for girls. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5527757 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5527757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5527755&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FStrep-OCD-link-in-children-again-makes-the-news%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F753823%3Fref%3D25 Testing for streptococcal infections in children with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) remains controversial. There is some evidence that Streptococcus is linked to the sudden onset of OCD symptoms and that antibiotics appear to resolve the neurologic problems associated with OCD, but experts are divided about when to test children with sudden OCD for strep and whether to treat them with antibiotics and for how long. New investigations now are underway. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5527755 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5527755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5507380&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FGirls-more-prone-to-headaches-after-pediatric-brai%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F752628%3Fref%3D25 Recovery from pediatric mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) is different between boys and girls, new research shows, with girls more likely to suffer recurring headaches in the year after injury. The findings support the theory of possible similarities in the pathophysiologies of headaches after TBI and migraines in adolescent girls. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5507380 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5507380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5507383&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FPediatriciansrsquo-role-key-in-HIV-prevention-and-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F752626%3Fref%3D25 Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is among the top-10 leading causes of death in young adults. Pediatricians can play a key role in preventing and identifying HIV infection by promoting risk-reduction counseling and offering routine testing to adolescents. Learn why providing an environment of tolerance and open discussion will help your patients address their risk factors. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5507383 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5507383 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5507382&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FHigh-school-students-fall-short-on-fruit-and-veget%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F752627%3Fref%3D25 New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirm what many parents already suspect—that most US high school students do not consume recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5507382 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5507382 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5507381&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FState-concussion-laws-put-teeth-in-sports-injury-t%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F752625%3Fref%3D25 As awareness of sports-related concussions continues to climb and dozens of state concussion laws start to kick in, pediatricians are likely to see an increase in concussion-related visits. Four key recommendations stand out in a clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness for the management of sports-related concussions. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5507381 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5507381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5489048&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FHigh-cardiovascular-risk-is-not-destiny-among-over%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F752048%3Fref%3D25 The bad news is that obese children whose weight persists into adulthood have an increased cardiovascular risk, but the good news is that overweight or obese children who shed pounds by adulthood have a cardiovascular risk profile that is similar to persons who were never obese. Find out why it’s important to target obesity interventions to your at-risk patients. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5489048 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5489048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5489052&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FVaricella-vaccination-program-cuts-infection-rate-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F752049%3Fref%3D25 Add another reason to your list of encouragements for hesitant parents to get their kids vaccinated against infectious diseases. The US varicella vaccination program has substantial indirect benefits for infants, who are not eligible to receive the vaccine, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5489052 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5489052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5489051&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FBabies-sleep-better-after-an-afternoon-immunizatio%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F752050%3Fref%3D25 Infants who are immunized in the afternoon sleep better during the first 24 hours after immunization than those immunized earlier in the day, particularly if they have elevated temperatures. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5489051 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5489051 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5489050&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FWorries-about-antipsychotics-on-your-radar-but-ans%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F752047%3Fref%3D25 Children's use of antipsychotics is up more than 50% in a decade, with as much as half of it off-label. Worrisome reports reach practitioners about all kinds of resulting problems, but you can’t get straight answers because, frankly, there aren’t many, say the experts struggling with the problems. We help clear the confusion by sharing with you a source of startlingly candid conversations among those experts about the problems. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5489050 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5489050 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5489049&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FKeeping-up-with-the-ultimate-type-1-insiders-your-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F752046%3Fref%3D25 You’re probably aware that many parents of your patients stay current on juvenile diabetes issues. Although the holidays are a busy time, keeping up-to-date on low-glucose suspend systems and other type 1 device innovations—timed for release with National Diabetes Month—allows you to answer parents’ questions on type 1 advances, including the Holy Grail for type 1 insiders: the artificial pancreas. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5489049 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5489049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5470598&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FHbAsub1csub-test-misses-many-cases-of-pediatric-di%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F750775%3Fref%3D25 Using a simple, nonfasting blood test to screen children for diabetes may be too good to be true. A new study found that hemoglobin A1c is not very effective for diagnosing diabetes in children and misses as many as 2 out of 3 cases. What tests did the researchers recommend instead? (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5470598 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5470598 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5562787&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FFive-month-old-with-circular-scabby-lesions%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F753662%3Fref%3D25 A 6-week-old girl was diagnosed 2 weeks ago with tinea capitis and tinea corporis and started on oral fluconazole without improvement. Some of her previously developed lesions are now developing draining scabs. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5562787 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5562787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5562786&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FGuidelines-call-for-universal-cholesterol-screenin%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F753666%3Fref%3D25 All children should be screened for high cholesterol before puberty and again before age 21, according to a new guidelines written by a National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute expert panel and endorsed by the AAP. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5562786 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5562786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5562785&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FSeizure-drug-for-children-as-young-as-2-years-appr%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F753665%3Fref%3D25 Clobazam has been approved as adjunctive oral antiepileptic therapy to treat seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome in patients aged 2 years and older. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5562785 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5562785 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5562784&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FHHS-releases-final-Healthy-People-Goals-for-2020%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F753674%3Fref%3D25 The Department of Health and Human Services released its final top 26 indicators for the nation's health goals for 2020. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5562784 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5562784 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5562783&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FKids-with-household-smoke-exposure-miss-more-schoo%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F753675%3Fref%3D25 Children who live with smokers miss more days of school than children living with nonsmokers. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5562783 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5562783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5562782&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2F13-valent-pneumococcal-vaccine-is-underused-CDC-fi%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F753659%3Fref%3D25 Only about one-third of children for whom a supplemental dose of the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine was recommended actually received it, according to CDC researchers. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5562782 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5562782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5562781&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FRecurrent-pelvic-inflammatory-disease-leads-to-chr%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F753660%3Fref%3D25 Recurring episodes of pelvic inflammatory disease significantly contribute to reproductive health morbidity in women, and adolescents are especially vulnerable. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5562781 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5562781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5562780&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FDisordered-eating-in-boys%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F753668%3Fref%3D25 Screening for eating disorders in boys and providing effective care require not only a familiarity with formal diagnostic criteria but also an appreciation of the wide spectrum of struggles that occur and an understanding of how these often-hidden issues are different in boys and young men than in girls. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5562780 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5562780 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5562779&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FNew-treatment-for-acute-lymphoblastic-leukemia%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F753673%3Fref%3D25 The US FDA has approved asparaginase Erwinia chrysanthemi to treat patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who are allergic to Escherichia coli-delivered asparaginase or pegaspargase chemotherapy drugs. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5562779 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5562779 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5562778&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FJet-injectors-not-for-delivery-of-flu-vaccines%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F753667%3Fref%3D25 The US FDA recommends that jet injector devices not be used to administer inactivated influenza vaccines to patients but instead to use a sterile needle and syringe for intramuscular injection. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5562778 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5562778 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5562777&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FAgitation-and-seizures-in-preteen-boy%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F753672%3Fref%3D25 An 11-year-old boy is admitted to the hospital for agitation and concern for psychiatric illness. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5562777 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5562777 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5562776&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FEvidence-for-prenatal-origins-of-autism-study-find%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F753661%3Fref%3D25 Children with autism have more brain cells and heavier brains compared with typically developing children, according to a preliminary study. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5562776 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5562776 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5562775&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FCDC-soon-to-issue-draft-guidance-on-male-circumcis%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F753664%3Fref%3D25 The issue of circumcision may be a difficult one to bring to the public, as there is an advocacy movement against it. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5562775 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5562775 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5562774&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FBest-new-tech-products-for-2011%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F753663%3Fref%3D25 Even in turbulent economic times, there are many new exciting gadgets to present this year for physicians' consideration. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5562774 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5562774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5562773&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FIntermittent-budesonide-equal-to-daily-dosing-for-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F753676%3Fref%3D25 Intermittent high-dose inhaled budesonide was as effective as currently recommended daily low-dose budesonide ina select group of preschool children with recurrent wheezing. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5562773 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5562773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5562772&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FIts-winter-again-and-another-respiratory-season-is%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F753671%3Fref%3D25 Another respiratory virus season is on us. Respiratory syncytial virus hit Baltimore in early November, and our residents are already debating the use of bronchodilators, corticosteroids, and nebulized hypertonic saline to treat infants with bronchiolitis. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5562772 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5562772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5562771&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FMagnetic-field-exposure-during-pregnancy-linked-to%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F753669%3Fref%3D25 New epidemiologic evidence indicates that high levels of exposure during pregnancy to magnetic fields, including those produced by wireless devices as well as by traditional power lines and appliances, may increase the risk of asthma in offspring. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5562771 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5562771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5562770&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FWhy-dont-all-patients-with-asthma-respond-to-gluco%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F753670%3Fref%3D25 Response to glucocorticoid asthma treatment varies widely among patients, and up to 40% have no response at all. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5562770 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5562770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5470603&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FFlu-like-symptoms-Inquire-about-swine-exposure%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F750773%3Fref%3D25 With 10 cases this year of swine-origin influenza reported, mostly in children, the CDC is urging pediatricians to screen patients presenting with fever and respiratory symptoms for contact with swine. It also said you shouldn’t rely on commercially available diagnostic tests to tell the difference between swine flu and seasonal influenza A viruses. Here’s why. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5470603 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5470603 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5470602&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FScore-one-for-warm-ups-Leg-injuries-reduced-in-tee%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F750777%3Fref%3D25 Here’s a way to help your female teenagers avoid athletic injuries: During their sports physicals, tell them and their parents that coach-led neuromuscular warm-ups have been shown to reduce anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and other leg injuries in teen girls who play soccer and basketball. Find out what a dramatic difference warm-ups made and how cost-effective they are. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5470602 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5470602 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5470601&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FPossible-child-abuse-underreported-because-of-lack%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F750776%3Fref%3D25 Is lack of confidence keeping you from reporting possible child abuse? A new study suggests that could be the case. What other factors prevented pediatricians and other PCPs from reporting suspected child abuse? (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5470601 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5470601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5470600&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FDaily-corticosteroids-may-not-be-best-for-intermit%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F750774%3Fref%3D25 Although current clinical guidelines call for daily low-dose inhaled corticosteroid treatment for preschoolers who have recurrent wheezing and are at risk for developing asthma, that may not be the best course of action. You might be surprised at how few times a year treatment was necessary for respiratory symptoms that had caused wheezing in the past. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5470600 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5470600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5470599&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FMortality-from-necrotizing-enterocolitis-reduced-b%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F750778%3Fref%3D25 Premature infants with the AB blood type who develop necrotizing enterocolitis are nearly 3 times more likely to die from it as preemies with other blood types, according to a recent study. A straightforward change in blood transfusion practice can reduce mortality, however. What do the researchers recommend? (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5470599 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5470599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5411720&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FCholesterol-screening-should-be-done-on-all-childr%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F749133%3Fref%3D25 For the last 20 years, lipid screening has been recommended only for children with a family history of heart disease or high cholesterol. Now, you probably should add it to your routine screening list. The American Academy of Pediatrics has endorsed new government-issued guidelines that suggest that the older protocol misses too many children (from 30%-60%) and instead advocate universal screening. Find out when patients should be screened and the rare circumstances under which a statin should be prescribed. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5411720 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5411720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5411719&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FCan-you-get-paid-for-drug-screenings-without-viola%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F749135%3Fref%3D25 Here’s today’s challenge: Follow new recommendations to screen teenagers for drug use and get paid for it without violating your patient’s confidentially. A new policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics urges adding a drug screening to adolescent office visits. Persuading Mom or Dad to leave the room may not be enough to ensure your conversation is private. Here is what you need to watch out for when coding the visit. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5411719 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5411719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5411718&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FMeasles-outbreak-blamed-on-lower-vaccination-rate%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F749136%3Fref%3D25 No one would blame you if you wanted to call those vaccine-hesitant parents and say, “I told you so.” So far this year, the United States has seen 212 cases of measles, the largest number of cases in 15 years, according to the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Of those infected, 99% were unvaccinated or their vaccination status was unknown. You probably can guess what group of children was most endangered by the lack of herd immunity. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5411718 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5411718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5411717&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FAvoid-acetaminophen-use-in-children-with-asthma%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F749138%3Fref%3D25 When it comes to the possible link between acetaminophen and asthma, the most prudent response might be “first, do no harm.” That’s the advice offered in a review of recent clinical studies on the issue. Acknowledging the challenge facing pediatricians, policy makers, and professional organizations in the absence of incontrovertible evidence, the review advocates that physicians advise any child with asthma or a family history of asthma to avoid using acetaminophen. What clinical studies lead to that view? (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5411717 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5411717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5411716&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FAutism-Diagnosis-can-vary-greatly-by-site-clinicia%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F749137%3Fref%3D25 Diagnosis is in the eye of the beholder, at least for autism spectrum classification, suggests a recent study. A wide variation in the assignment of specific diagnostic categories of autism spectrum disorders was found across 12 university-based centers, despite similar distribution of scores on standardized diagnostic instruments. Find out why researchers believe the results support eliminating the existing categories in favor of dimensional descriptions of affect, behavior, language, and cognition. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5411716 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5411716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5411715&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FMake-sure-teens-get-all-vaccines-at-once%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F749134%3Fref%3D25 Teenagers are much more likely to be up-to-date on their immunizations if all vaccinations are administered at 1 visit. Pediatricians need to do more to make that happen. That’s the recommendation of a study that found that coverage with the meningococcal conjugate vaccine; the tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis vaccine; and the human papillomavirus vaccine was increasing for adolescents but could be improved. What do researchers recommend you do to enhance vaccination rates? (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5411715 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5411715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5391168&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FFood-allergies-not-as-common-as-parents-report%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F748263%3Fref%3D25 Although the incidence of food allergies has grown dramatically in the last decade, it still is not as common as parents report to pediatricians. Even when children are allergic to some foods, they often don’t require as many restrictions as sometimes are imposed. Find out what else new guidelines say about diagnosing and treating food allergies. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5391168 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5391168 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5391167&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FHIV-testing-for-teens-Check-state-laws-before-draw%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F748261%3Fref%3D25 A new policy statement calls for routine HIV testing of adolescent patients in some situations, but pediatricians need to be well aware of state laws before drawing any blood. What are some of the areas in which state laws differ, and how could that affect your screening? (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5391167 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5391167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5391166&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FWatch-out-for-cancer-in-patients-taking-TNF-blocke%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F748264%3Fref%3D25 Pediatricians and other health care providers are being asked to remain alert for malignancies in patients on tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-blocker therapy and to promptly report them. The US Food and Drug Administration is requiring enhanced safety surveillance for TNF blockers after reports of a rare cancer of white blood cells, hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma. What information do you need to have at hand when reporting cancer that could be related to TNF blockers? (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5391166 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5391166 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5391165&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FPediatriciansrsquo-support-of-vaccines-high-but-in%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F748262%3Fref%3D25 Most pediatricians strongly support immunization, and some even turn away parents who refuse to allow their children to receive recommended vaccinations. Doubts about vaccines are growing among 1 cohort of pediatricians, however. Who are they, and why do they not feel as strongly about the need for vaccinations? (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5391165 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5391165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5391164&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FNo-EHR-decision-yet-Yoursquore-in-good-company%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F748265%3Fref%3D25 If your practice is like most in pediatrics, it has yet to adopt an electronic health record (EHR) system. And, if it is like most physician practices in general, even a decision on when to add the new technology remains up in the air. Find out what percentage of pediatric practices use an EHR and the most common barriers to entry. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5391164 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5391164 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5367414&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FPediatric-knee-injuries-What-to-do-about-a-400-inc%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F747335%3Fref%3D25 Children and adolescents increasingly are being diagnosed with knee injuries. Although better diagnostic techniques may account for some of this, researchers suggest that greater participation in sports definitely played a part. What can you do to help young athletes avoid anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus tears? (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5367414 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:09:43 +0100 5367414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5367419&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FRoutine-statins-not-recommended-for-pediatric-pati%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F747337%3Fref%3D25 Should you routinely prescribe a common statin for pediatric patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)? The answer is a qualified no, based on the findings of a recent study. Atorvastatin therapy proved to be ineffective in reducing atherosclerotic progression in children and adolescents with SLE. The study, however, had some interesting observations about treatment with the statin for patients with more severe SLE who were not part of the trial. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5367419 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5367419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5367418&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FTeen-suicide-risk-linked-to-criminal-record%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F747338%3Fref%3D25 Here’s an effective way to find out which adolescents are at higher risk of suicide: Check their criminal records. Swedish study results show that the more convictions teenagers had, the more likely they were to commit suicide, with results peaking at 5 convictions. You might be surprised to find out how dramatically the risk increased for those who ran afoul of the law. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5367418 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5367418 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5367417&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FChildren-at-increased-risk-for-invasive-melanoma%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F747339%3Fref%3D25 As dangerous and frightening as melanoma can be for any patient, a new study suggests that children may have a higher risk than adults for the deadly form of skin cancer to become invasive. The Johns Hopkins study raises some important questions about how biologic differences between children and adults can manifest in diseases such as cancer. What characteristics were found to be the strongest predictors of disease severity? (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5367417 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5367417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5367416&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FADHD-in-young-children-better-treated-with-parenta%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F747341%3Fref%3D25 Commonly prescribed medications appear to be safe and effective in controlling symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in older children, at least in the short term, but little evidence supports their use in children younger than 6 years, according to a recent government report. The report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality recommends that pediatricians consider advocating formal training in parenting strategies instead of drug therapies for preschoolers. Find out how effective those interventions have been. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5367416 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5367416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5367415&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FHPV-vaccine-for-boys-Who-will-pay%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F747334%3Fref%3D25 With all the news coverage about a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory committee recommending vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) for boys aged 11 to 12 years and “catch up” vaccination for young men through 21 years, you are likely to get calls and visits from parents who want to have their male children vaccinated immediately. One of the first questions you should ask is: Are you prepared to pay for it out of pocket? (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5367415 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5367415 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5478825&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FTeething-sometimes-may-get-a-bum-rap%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F751387%3Fref%3D25 Tooth eruption has been held responsible for irritability, increased salivation, sleep disturbance, fever, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5478825 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5478825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5478824&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FSuppressive-acyclovir-improves-herpes-simplex-viru%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F751383%3Fref%3D25 According to two trials, suppressive oral acyclovir therapy for 6 months improved neurodevelopment outcomes in infants surviving HSV disease with CNS involvement. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5478824 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5478824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5478823&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FAcid-suppressing-drugs-overprescribed-in-infants%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F751388%3Fref%3D25 Proton pump inhibitors often are prescribed to treat infants with symptoms suspected as gastroesophageal reflux disease, but these acid-suppressing drugs are not safe for infants younger than 12 months. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5478823 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5478823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5478822&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FUse-computed-tomography-scans-with-caution%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F751392%3Fref%3D25 The author recalls the first time she ordered a CT scan in the mid-1970s. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5478822 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5478822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5478821&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FPreemies-exposed-to-some-glucocorticoids-have-smal%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F751396%3Fref%3D25 Glucocorticoids may affect cerebellar development in preterm newborns and thus should be used with caution in this population, say researchers in a new study of glucocorticoid exposure in neonates. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5478821 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5478821 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5478820&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FBaby-with-squiggly-blue-line-on-dorsal-foot%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F751386%3Fref%3D25 The worried mother of a healthy 21-month-old girl asks you to evaluate a peculiar, squiggly blue line on the top of her daughter's right foot. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5478820 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5478820 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5478819&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FInsight-into-regulation-of-switch-from-fetal-to-ad%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F751389%3Fref%3D25 Investigators designed a study to enhance understanding of the cis-regulatory sequences of the ?-globin locus required for silencing or activation of fetal hemoglobin. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5478819 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5478819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5478818&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FClinical-guidelines-issued-for-community-acquired-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F751384%3Fref%3D25 New clinical practice guidelines issued by the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society and the Infectious Diseases Society of America provide detailed recommendations for prevention, diagnosis, and management of community-acquired pneumonia in otherwise healthy infants and children in the outpatient or inpatient setting. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5478818 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5478818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5478817&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FAAP-recommends-routine-substance-abuse-screening-f%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F751385%3Fref%3D25 A new American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement advocates that substance abuse education and screening be included as routine components of adolescent care. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5478817 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5478817 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5478816&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FImage-Gently-Is-overuse-of-CT-in-the-emergency-dep%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F751393%3Fref%3D25 With the ability to more accurately diagnose acute injuries in the emergency department, it is no wonder that the use of computed tomography scanning has increased over the past decades. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5478816 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5478816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5478815&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FDoes-inactivity-cause-overweight-or-is-it-the-othe%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F751394%3Fref%3D25 A study in more than 200 boys and girls undermines the common belief that a lack of physical activity leads to childhood obesity. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5478815 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5478815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5478814&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FTechnology-in-the-trenches-Best-mobile-apps-for-pe%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F751390%3Fref%3D25 Pediatricians have become avid users of smartphone and tablet technology in their personal and professional lives. With many more apps to come, find here our picks for the most useful of the current batch. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5478814 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5478814 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5478813&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FFFDAs-new-role-in-tobacco-control-Guidance-on-help%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F751395%3Fref%3D25 Discover how FDA's new Center for Tobacco Products is helping parents and you keep kids away from tobacco and tobacco-related products. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5478813 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5478813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5478812&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FNewborn-not-having-a-very-swell-time%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F751391%3Fref%3D25 The emergency department pages you about a 1-month-old girl recently transferred from an outside hospital for further evaluation of swelling over her posterior scalp. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5478812 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5478812 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5367420&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FNo-link-between-enlarged-adenoids-iHelicobacter-py%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F746015%3Fref%3D25 Recent studies are providing insight into causes of enlarged adenoids and their treatment. New research suggests that the bacteria that can cause stomach inflammation and ulcers do not seem to be related to overenlargement of adenoids, despite earlier studies reporting high colonization rates of Helicobacter pylori in adenoids. Why does another study argue that adenoidectomy, one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in children in the Western world, often doesn’t have the intended results? (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5367420 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5367420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5350473&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FMS-risk-increased-in-teens-who-work-night-shifts%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F746014%3Fref%3D25 Flipping burgers on the late shift can present more danger to teenagers than a minor grease-splatter burn or a repetitive-motion injury. Results of a European study suggest that shift work before the age of 20 years could be associated with an increased risk of multiple sclerosis (MS). How increased was the risk? Is it associated with disruptions in circadian rhythm and sleep pattern? (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5350473 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5350473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5350472&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FScreen-children-with-blocked-tear-ducts-for-amblyo%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F746013%3Fref%3D25 Amblyopia sometimes can be difficult to detect in infants and toddlers, yet early treatment can be critical for full correction. New study results offer some information that should help pediatricians focus on young patients who most need screening. How much increased risk for developing amblyopia was shown for children younger than 3 years with a nasolacrimal duct obstruction? (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5350472 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5350472 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5350471&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FSIDS-prevention-aided-by-breastfeeding%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F746012%3Fref%3D25 Although the Back to Sleep campaign has reduced mortality from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) by more than 50% since 1994, sudden unintended infant death still claims more than 4,500 lives each year—with half of those deaths attributable to SIDS. Find out why the new American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement emphasizes the importance of breastfeeding for SIDS risk reduction. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5350471 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5350471 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5350470&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FNo-link-between-enlarged-adenoids-H-pylori-new-stu%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F746015%3Fref%3D25 Recent studies are providing insight into causes of enlarged adenoids and their treatment. New research suggests that the bacteria that can cause stomach inflammation and ulcers do not seem to be related to overenlargement of adenoids, despite earlier studies reporting high colonization rates of Helicobacter pylori in adenoids. Why does another study argue that adenoidectomy, one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in children in the Western world, often doesn’t have the intended results? (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5350470 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5350470 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5350469&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FChildrenrsquos-chest-pain-seldom-caused-by-cardiac%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F746016%3Fref%3D25 Complaints of chest pain in children are common in pediatric offices and often are accompanied by highly anxious parents. Here’s how to comfort them: Tell them that chest pain in children is not related to heart disease 99% of the time, according to a recent study. What are the most common reasons for chest discomfort in youngsters? (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5350469 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5350469 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5350468&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FACIP-endorses-HPV-vaccine-for-boys-and-young-men%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F746011%3Fref%3D25 The Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has recommended that all boys aged 11 and 12 years be given the 3-dose quadrivalent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and also has endorsed immunizing older boys and young men aged 13 to 21 years who have not yet been vaccinated. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5350468 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5350468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5350467&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FPediatricians-strongly-influence-who-receives-HPV-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F746017%3Fref%3D25 What is the single most important factor in the decision by adolescents and parents to initiate and complete the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination series? You are, according to a recent study that reports that a pediatrician’s recommendation often is the impetus for a teenager to be immunized. You might be surprised by how much of a difference your recommendation makes. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5350467 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5350467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338906&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FADHD-screening-Begin-earlier-continue-longer%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F744977%3Fref%3D25 Evaluations for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should begin in children at 4 years and continue until 18 years, which significantly expands the age range for recommended screening. Released at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, the clinical practice guidelines recommend behavioral interventions as the first-line treatment in preschool children. The guidelines also have some new suggestions related to methylphenidate treatment for children younger than 6 years. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338906 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5338906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338911&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FAutism-risk-increases-with-low-birth-weight%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F744982%3Fref%3D25 Knowledge of a child’s birth weight can be a valuable tool when determining whether to screen for autism spectrum disorder. Patients who weigh less than 2,000 g at birth are 5 times more likely to have autism than the general population. How much does the autism incidence increase with a history of very low birth weight (less than 1,500 g)? (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338911 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5338911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338910&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FSocial-phobia-in-teens-not-just-extreme-shyness%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F744978%3Fref%3D25 Social phobia is not just an extreme form of shyness in most teenagers, and it often requires referral and/or intervention from a pediatrician, according to recent research. In a recent study, 12% of teens who identified themselves as shy met the criteria for social phobia, and another 5% of those who did not consider themselves shy also met the diagnostic criteria. You may be surprised to discover how rare it is for adolescents with social phobia, even those with significant impairment, to receive treatment. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338910 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5338910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338909&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FPediatricians-contribute-to-67-billion-annual-cost%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F744980%3Fref%3D25 Instead of too little, too late, in terms of medical care, are your patients getting too much, too soon? Pediatricians and other primary care physicians overtreat patients at a cost of $6.7 billion a year. Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, attributed the costs to performing unnecessary tests or prescribing unneeded medications. Can you guess in what areas pediatricians most contributed to the problem? (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338909 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5338909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338908&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FTeensrsquo-alcohol-risk-predicted-with-2-quick-que%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F744979%3Fref%3D25 What if you could accurately assess risk for alcohol-related problems with just 2 straightforward questions? Here’s a new government-sponsored tool, developed in collaboration with the American Academy of Pediatrics, that has been shown to have the greatest accuracy in predicting current or future alcohol issues in young people. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338908 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5338908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338907&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FHypertension-risk-greatly-increased-for-children-i%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F744981%3Fref%3D25 Children in the 85th percentile for body mass index (BMI) are at greatly elevated risk for high blood pressure and require regular monitoring as well as possible interventions, according to a new American Heart Association study. The study of 1,111 healthy Indiana school children found that the adiposity effect on blood pressure was minimal until patients reached the overweight category, when it increased 4-fold. Find out why researchers believe the hormone leptin may play a role in the relationship between weight and blood pressure. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338907 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5338907 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5326023&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FTread-lightly-when-addressing-obesity-now-to-save-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F743980%3Fref%3D25 Addressing health issues affecting your obese patients now instead of waiting until they develop medical conditions later can help save $3 billion in US health costs a year. But you have to be careful how you discuss children’s obesity issues with their parents. What are the terms most likely to be accepted, understood, and acted on? (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5326023 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5326023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5326028&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FCircumcision-policy-should-be-revisited-according-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F743982%3Fref%3D25 At a time when 18 states are seeking to eliminate Medicaid coverage for circumcision of newborn males and at least 1 city sought to ban the practice, an editorial published in a leading medical journal says that such efforts are wrongheaded and that more should be done to promote the procedure. The authors maintain that hundreds of studies in the last 5 years document the benefits of circumcision. What did those studies find, and should neutral pediatric guidelines be changed? (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5326028 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5326028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5326027&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FTeensrsquo-sleep-deprivation-could-affect-brain-de%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F743984%3Fref%3D25 Most US teenagers are sleep deprived—nearly 70% do not get 8 or more hours of sleep a night. Now, new research suggests that the implications of that may be more significant than simply parents being kept awake by late-night tapping on mobile phones or even by groggy teens nodding off in class. What did a study in mice find out about how short-term sleep restriction can affect the balance between growth and depletion of brain synapses? (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5326027 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5326027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5326026&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FVitamin-D-could-be-a-new-weapon-against-severe-ast%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F743981%3Fref%3D25 A potential new weapon against acute asthma is readily available and inexpensive and has few adverse effects if taken in the correct dosage. Pediatricians could soon be adding vitamin D supplementation to their asthma-fighting arsenals. Find out why researchers believe vitamin supplementation can be effective in treating severe, therapy-resistant asthma. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5326026 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5326026 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5326025&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FFebrile-seizures-caused-by-hyperventilation-not-il%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F743983%3Fref%3D25 Pediatricians commonly get the panicked call or visit from parents who have witnessed a febrile seizure and are convinced their child’s illness has taken a turn for the worse. Here’s something that can help calm them down: Febrile seizures appear to have more to do with hyperventilation than the severity of the illness. Why do researchers believe that, and what illnesses are more and less likely to set off seizures in young children? (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5326025 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5326025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5326024&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FModernMedicine%2BNow%2FCommon-alternative-vaccine-schedules-mean-underimm%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F743979%3Fref%3D25 Now more than ever you are on the front lines in the battle to get children immunized against dangerous diseases. More than 1 in 8 parents have adopted an alternative vaccination schedule for their children, with almost twice that number saying they do not believe the government’s recommended schedule is the best one to follow. You might be shocked to find out how dramatically risk increases when even 1 scheduled vaccine is skipped. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5326024 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5326024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5288216&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FWelcome%2Bto%2BModernMedicine%2FTraumatic-brain-injury-New-statistics-suggest-inte%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F742851%3Fref%3D25 At what age are children more likely to suffer brain injuries from falls than from being struck with an object? How much more likely are boys to incur head injuries than girls? A new study answers these questions and could help you develop customized interventions on the basis of a patient's age or sex. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5288216 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5288216 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5288215&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FWelcome%2Bto%2BModernMedicine%2FFormula-fed-infants-benefit-cognitively-from-DHA-s%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F742853%3Fref%3D25 The medical consensus may be that breast is best, but some mothers cannot or will not nurse for the recommended year or more. For infants who receive formula instead, a new study suggests that supplementation with docosahexaenoic acid improves cognitive measures. What other benefits are linked to omega-3 fatty acid supplementation? (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5288215 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5288215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5288214&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FWelcome%2Bto%2BModernMedicine%2FBottom-line-improves-for-pediatric-practices%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F742850%3Fref%3D25 If your pediatric practice is typical, you may be seeing revenue and expenses moving in the right direction, if ever so slightly. After years of rapidly rising costs, independent pediatric practices experienced a 2.5% drop in operating expenses. The revenue picture was not as favorable. See how your practice compares. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5288214 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5288214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5288213&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FWelcome%2Bto%2BModernMedicine%2FBalancing-drug-benefits-and-risks-for-patients-wit%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F742852%3Fref%3D25 Without much specific research in children, pediatricians often have to extrapolate adult information when prescribing disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). A new federal government report synthesizes clinical evidence from studies of JIA to help pediatric clinicians better balance the benefits of DMARDs against risks of adverse effects. Read more to see what the study says about the use of nonbiologic DMARDs versus the biologic forms. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5288213 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5288213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5288212&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FWelcome%2Bto%2BModernMedicine%2FStimulant-use-ADHD-treatment-inconsistent-across-c%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F742855%3Fref%3D25 Overall, the use of stimulants to treat ADHD increased from 1996 to 2008 but at a considerably slower rate than the 10 years before. Which children are treated with stimulants and how often varied widely across the country, however. What factors?other than severity of condition?influence those treatment decisions? (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5288212 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5288212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5288211&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com%2Fcontpeds%2FWelcome%2Bto%2BModernMedicine%2FMonitor-vitamin-D-when-prescribing-corticosteroids%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F742854%3Fref%3D25 Pediatricians should regularly monitor vitamin D levels in children taking oral corticosteroids to make sure they do not develop a severe deficiency, according to a recent study that used a large, nationally representative sample. You may be surprised to find out how much more likely severe vitamin D deficiency is in pediatric patients taking oral steroids than untreated children. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5288211 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5288211 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5391186&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FRecession-causing-rise-in-abusive-head-trauma-in-y%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F747539%3Fref%3D25 The US economic recession with its high unemployment rate and poverty has affected rates of child abuse. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5391186 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5391186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5391185&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FBariatric-surgery%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F747529%3Fref%3D25 The simple explanation for the explosion in overweight and obesity in the United States and in many countries around the world is that calories are more available and less expensive than in the past, and energy expenditure is reduced -- at work and at play. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5391185 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5391185 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5391184&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FCDC-puts-out-annual-call-for-people-to-get-flu-vac%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F747542%3Fref%3D25 When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and various medical groups came together in September to put out the annual call for people to get vaccinated for influenza, the CDC reported that there were nearly 90 million doses of vaccine available, and it's anticipated that there will be a total of about 170 million doses over the season. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5391184 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5391184 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5391183&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FBroad-atrophic-scar-in-a-child-with-poor-wound-hea%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F747533%3Fref%3D25 A 9-year-old boy is brought in for evaluation of a large fish-mouth-shaped, purplish atrophic scar on his shin, which took 2 months to heal after minor trauma. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5391183 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5391183 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5391182&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FScreening-adolescents-for-bariatric-surgery%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F747541%3Fref%3D25 Children with a BMI above the 99th percentile are almost certain to become obese adults. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5391182 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5391182 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5391181&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FPediatric-face-mask-protects-from-airborne-bacteri%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F747535%3Fref%3D25 The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a face mask intended for children in health care settings. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5391181 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5391181 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5391180&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FAntibiotic-prescribing-numbers-still-too-high-per-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F747536%3Fref%3D25 Newly released data show little progress in recent years on tamping down antibiotic prescribing for children younger than 15 years old. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5391180 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5391180 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5391179&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FOrphan-drug-approved-for-a-typical-hemolytic-uremi%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F747531%3Fref%3D25 The US Food and Drug Administration has approved eculizumab for treating all patients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome to inhibit complement-mediated thrombotic microangiopathy. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5391179 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5391179 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5391178&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FUnintended-medication-ingestion-leads-to-increase-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F747537%3Fref%3D25 Emergency department visits for medication poisoning for children aged 5 years or younger increased markedly from 2001 through 2008, with child self-ingestion rather than medication errors responsible for most of the poisonings. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5391178 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5391178 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5391177&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FStudy-affirms-efficacy-of-frenotomy-in-neonatal-an%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F747530%3Fref%3D25 When clinically significant ankyloglossia is managed with frenotomy, reported maternal nipple pain and ability to breastfeed clearly and immediately improve, a trial shows. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5391177 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5391177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5391176&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FUrinary-bromotyrosine-predicts-risk-of-asthma-exac%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F747544%3Fref%3D25 Investigators explored the potential clinical usefulness of urinary-3-bromotyrosine, a specific molecular marker of eosinophil activation, for assessing the degree of asthma control and the risk of subsequent exacerbations in children. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5391176 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5391176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5391175&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FTumor-necrosis-factor-blocker-treats-ulcerative-co%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F747546%3Fref%3D25 Infliximab has received US Food and Drug Administration approval for treating moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in children aged 6 years and older who are unresponsive to conventional therapy. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5391175 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5391175 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5391174&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FAbrupt-intermittent-pain-and-fever-but-no-apparent%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F747545%3Fref%3D25 Your patient, an 8-year-old white male, had abrupt onset of abdominal pain. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5391174 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5391174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5391173&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FDistribution-of-infant-formula-sample-packs-in-US-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F747538%3Fref%3D25 Fewer US hospitals are distributing industry-sponsored infant formula sample packs to new mothers compared with 3 years ago, in keeping with recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other leading healthcare organizations. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5391173 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5391173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5391172&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FBats-and-rabies-What-rabies-prophylaxis-is-needed-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F747543%3Fref%3D25 Bats are increasingly being implicated as the principal wildlife reservoir for rabies transmission to humans. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5391172 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5391172 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5391171&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FPatent-foramen-ovale-and-migraine-with-aura-appear%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F747540%3Fref%3D25 Researchers evaluated children with migraine for patent foramen ovale and right-to-left shunting, using color-flow Doppler scanning, saline solution contracst transthoracic echocardiography, and contrast transcranial Doppler scanning to determine the prevalence of PFO in such children. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5391171 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5391171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5391170&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FNew-AAP-policy-statements-issued-on-vaccines%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F747532%3Fref%3D25 New policy statements from the American Academy of Pediatrics provide recommendations on use of hepatitis A, varicella, poliovirus, and the tetanus toxoid, reduced content diphtheria toxoid, and aceullular pertussis (Tdap) vaccines. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5391170 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5391170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5391169&cid=s_38162_33_f&fid=38162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FPractice-management-QampA%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F747534%3Fref%3D25 Article addresses such questions as how to recruit effectively, paying back student loans, and taking funds from an IRA. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics) Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5391169 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5391169