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More work to do in order to prevent dog bite injuries

Sat, 25 May 2013 16:24:07 +0200

In a well done study by investigators at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of inpatient and outpatient care of American Indian and Native Alaska children given at Indian Health Service and tribal health facilities during 2001-2008, dispr

“Pharmaco-epidemiology”

Sat, 25 May 2013 16:24:07 +0200

Regular readers of The Journal will have noted an increasing number of published studies over the past few years based upon the mining of “administrative databases.” These are data that are generated for nonresearch purposes (eg, billing), but al

Pediatric Oncology in Developing Countries: Challenges and Solutions

Sat, 25 May 2013 16:24:07 +0200

In developed countries, pediatric cancers are one of the leading causes of death in children. As the under-5-year mortality rate in developing countries drops because of improved sanitation, immunization, and access to basic medical care, pediatric c

Genetics and Pediatric Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia

Sat, 25 May 2013 16:24:07 +0200

Clinical studies of healthy adults suggest that ∼50% of total serum bilirubin variance can be explained by genetic factors. Hepatic bilirubin uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferase isoenzyme 1A1 (UGT1A1) (OMIM*191740) gene polymorphisms accoun

More support for diagnosis and treatment of HIV infection in early infancy

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:00:03 +0200

In a trial comparing two treatment regimens of antiretroviral therapy (ART) with 48 months of follow-up in young children infected with HIV in South Africa, Shiau et al evaluated specific growth outcomes stratified by the age at initiation of ART. Da

Generalists' role in vaccine safety reporting

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:00:03 +0200

Every pediatrician involved in the day-to-day process of administering vaccines is aware of how fraught with complexity it has become. On one hand, many pediatricians have seen in their professional lifetimes the virtual disappearance of once-feared

Interventions and outcomes of preterms

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:00:03 +0200

The neurodevelopmental outcomes of preterm infants degrade as birth weight and gestational age decrease, and the best indicator for improved outcomes is the socioeconomic status of the family. In this issue of The Journal, Van Hus et al report that a

Physical activity, sedentarism, and adiposity

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:00:03 +0200

Although energy balance is clearly important in the process of obesity development, the relative contributions of sedentary time and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity have been questioned. In this issue of The Journal, Kwon et al address this qu

Risk factors for unintentional poisoning in children aged 1--3 years in NSW Australia: a case--control study

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:00:02 +0200

Background: Unintentional poisoning in young children is an important public health issue. Age pattern studies have demonstrated that children aged 1--3 years have the highest levels of poisoning risk among children aged 0--4 years, yet little resear

What Goes Around May Come Around Again in Terms of the Whole Versus Acellular Pertussis Vaccine

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:14:05 +0200

Masthead

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:24:03 +0200

Information for Readers

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:24:03 +0200

Media and adolescents: a complex relationship

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:24:03 +0200

There has been a lot of attention paid in the lay media and professional literature to the impact of media on such outcomes as pediatric obesity and violence. Despite this attention, the primary research literature devoted to these topics is not exte

ADHD and Obesity: An Association That Extends Over Three Decades

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:47:02 +0200

AAP joins other organizations in stop smoking campaign [NEWS AND FEATURES]

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:39:08 +0200

The effect of neonatal vitamin A supplementation on growth in the first year of life among low-birth-weight infants in Guinea-Bissau: two by two factorial randomised controlled trial

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:48:02 +0200

Background: Vitamin A supplementation (VAS) may amplify the effect of vaccines. We therefore investigated if neonatal VAS given with and without Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine to low-birth-weight (LBW) neonates had an effect on growth in the f

Calcium and vitamin D intakes in children: a randomized controlled trial

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:48:02 +0200

Background: Calcium (Ca2+) and vitamin D (VitD) play an important role in child health. We evaluated the daily intake of Ca2+ and VitD in healthy children. Moreover, we demonstrate the efficacy of Ca2+ and VitD supplementation. Methods: Daily Ca2 + a

Omega-3 fatty acids for treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: design and rationale of randomized controlled trial

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:48:02 +0200

Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a liver manifestation of metabolic syndrome since obesity and insulin resistance are the main pathogenic contributors for both conditions. NAFLD carries increased risk of atherosclerosis and ca

Being Strategic About Identifying Failure Points

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:23:07 +0200

Integrating a sense of coherence into the neonatal environment

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:12:02 +0200

Background: Family centred care (FCC) is currently a valued philosophy within neonatal care; an approach that places the parents at the heart of all decision-making and engagement in the care of their infant. However, to date, there is a lack of clar

The burden of rotavirus gastroenteritis and hospital-acquired rotavirus gastroenteritis among children aged less than 6 years in Japan: a retrospective, multicenter epidemiological survey

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:12:02 +0200

Background: Rotavirus is a leading worldwide cause of acute gastroenteritis in young children. This retrospective hospital-based study assessed the burden of rotavirus gastroenteritis in children younger than 6 years in Japan. Methods: Children admit

CDC issues guidance for Pentacel, Daptacel and Pediarix shortages [NEWS AND FEATURES]

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:09:07 +0200

Prevalence, associated risk factors and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of Campylobacter species among under five diarrheic children at Gondar University Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:36:04 +0200

Background: Recent reports indicate that Campylobacter species are becoming one of the leading causes of bacterial diarrhoeal disease worldwide and most of the isolates are resistant to different antibiotics. This study aimed at determining the preva

Manipulation of drugs to achieve the required dose is intrinsic to paediatric practice but is not supported by guidelines or evidence

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:09:02 +0200

Background: A lack of age-appropriate formulations can make it difficult to administer medicines to children. A manipulation of the dosage form may be required to achieve the required dose. This study aimed to describe medicines that are manipulated

Pragmatic controlled trial to prevent childhood obesity in maternity and child health care clinics: pregnancy and infant weight outcomes (The VACOPP Study)

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:09:02 +0200

Background: According to current evidence, the prevention of obesity should start early in life. Even the prenatal environment may expose a child to unhealthy weight gain; maternal gestational diabetes is known to be among the prenatal risk factors c

In Search of the Undescended Testicle: How Best to Find It and Treat It

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:08:03 +0200

Pediatric Organ Transplant: A Gift That Keeps on Giving — But Do More Children or Adults Benefit?

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:32:03 +0200

Taking the Lead in Lead Prevention Can Improve Reading Readiness

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:14:02 +0200

Good News for Febrile Patients with Sickle Cell Disease

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:14:02 +0200

Hyperglycemia as a risk factor for the development of retinopathy of prematurity

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:57:03 +0200

Background: Hyperglycemia has recently been described as a risk factor for the development of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), a proliferative vascular disease of the retina that primarily affects premature infants. This study was to evaluate the re

Predictors of exclusive breastfeeding: observations from the Alberta pregnancy outcomes and nutrition (APrON) study

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:57:03 +0200

Background: Despite growing evidence that supports the importance of 6-month exclusive breastfeeding, few Canadian mothers adhere to this, and early weaning onto solids is a common practice. This study assessed infant feeding transitions during the f

Transitioning Adolescents with Special Health Care Needs to Young Adulthood: Are We Getting It Done?

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:56:02 +0200

On the Road Again? Maybe Not If a Teen is Texting While Driving

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:56:02 +0200

Chronic Kidney Disease Risk for Premature Infants

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:29:09 +0200

Early Limited Formula at Birth: Does It Help or Hurt Exclusive Breastfeeding Months Later?

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:08:05 +0200

ACIP releases interim 2013-'14 influenza season recommendations [NEWS AND FEATURES]

Sat, 11 May 2013 13:42:07 +0200

AAP policy offers framework for care of, advocacy for immigrant children [NEWS AND FEATURES]

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:09:06 +0200

Parent Perspectives on Attrition From Tertiary Care Pediatric Weight Management Programs