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Volume 12, Issue 4

April 1996

ISSN 1073-0397

EISSN 1556-3332

In this Issue

News and Features
Health Briefs
Washington Report
Commentary
Perspective
Point of View
Point-Counterpoint
Second Opinions
Pediatricians and the Law
For Your Benefit
Health Alert
Fellows in the News
In Memoriam

News and Features

Varying position reduces head `molding'

GERRY CLARK

Abstract

View articletitled, Varying position reduces head `molding'

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Topics: advisory committees , back , head position , sleep , sudden infant death

`Gag clauses' restrict options: Critics claim HMO policies hamper informed consent

GERRY CLARK

Abstract

View articletitled, `Gag clauses' restrict options: Critics claim HMO policies hamper informed consent

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Topics: health maintenance organizations , informed consent , health care , neurologists , fear

Prevention: Immunize on time

Abstract

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Topics: immunization

Nation urged to 'come together' for children

ANNETTE SPENCE

Abstract

View articletitled, Nation urged to 'come together' for children

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Topics: community

CLIA recategorization: Rapid strep test granted waived status

Abstract

View articletitled, CLIA recategorization: Rapid strep test granted waived status

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Topics: clinical laboratory improvement amendments , rapid streptococcal test , streptococcal infections , streptococcus antigen

Payers and physicians face off over fees: Correct coding procedures reduce conflicts

AAP Division of Physician Payment Systems

Abstract

View articletitled, Payers and physicians face off over fees: Correct coding procedures reduce conflicts

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Topics: fees and charges , healthcare payer , medical coding

Scam artists try to steal physician's identity

ANNETTE SPENCE

Abstract

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Topics: marriage, life event , new england

Final breath: Death lurks within 'high'-inducing products

MICHELE TURK

Abstract

View articletitled, Final breath: Death lurks within 'high'-inducing products

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Topics: computers , ethanol , inhalant abuse , physicians, family , professional counselor

Rebel with a cause: Pediatrician finds rewards inside the system

ANNETTE SPENCE

Abstract

View articletitled, Rebel with a cause: Pediatrician finds rewards inside the system

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Topics: reward , smiling , marching , feelings

AAP pushes pediatric involvement in RBRVS

AAP Division of Physician Payment Systems

Abstract

View articletitled, AAP pushes pediatric involvement in RBRVS

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Topics: resource based relative value scale

Course explores asthma, TB and migraines

Abstract

View articletitled, Course explores asthma, TB and migraines

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Topics: asthma , migraine disorders , tuberculosis

Health Briefs

Underweight dancers

LUANN ZANZOLA

Abstract

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Topics: underweight

Bell's palsy unmasked

LUANN ZANZOLA

Abstract

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Topics: bell palsy

Infant HIV resistance

LUANN ZANZOLA

Abstract

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Topics: hiv-1, resistance to , hiv infections , hiv , immune response , national academy of sciences (u.s.)

Girls' urogenital trauma

LUANN ZANZOLA

Abstract

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Topics: genitourinary system , wounds and injuries

Vitamin A and RSV

LUANN ZANZOLA

Abstract

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Topics: vitamin a

CT, mild head injury

LUANN ZANZOLA

Abstract

View articletitled, CT, mild head injury

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Topics: head injury, minor

Otitis media update

LUANN ZANZOLA

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Topics: otitis media

Washington Report

White House questions governors' Medicaid plan

LEIGH ANN BLUESTEIN

Abstract

View articletitled, White House questions governors' Medicaid plan

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Topics: medicaid

Adequate funding urged for children's programs

LEIGH ANN BLUESTEIN

Abstract

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Topics: basic local alignment search tool , bombs , emergency medical services for children , oklahoma , preventive health services

AAP opposes deceptive handgun ads

LEIGH ANN BLUESTEIN

Abstract

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Topics: firearms

VFC includes hepatitis A vaccine

LEIGH ANN BLUESTEIN

Abstract

View articletitled, VFC includes hepatitis A vaccine

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Topics: hepatitis a vaccines

1996 PHS Primary Care Policy Fellows named

LEIGH ANN BLUESTEIN

Abstract

View articletitled, 1996 PHS Primary Care Policy Fellows named

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Topics: united states public health service

Commentary

Limit hormone-disrupting chemical exposure

ROUTT REIGART; SUSAN CUMMINS

Abstract

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Topics: hormones

Perspective

TV violence and children: Here we go again

DANIEL SCHORR

Abstract

View articletitled, TV violence and children: Here we go again

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Topics: violence

Point of View

Fight drug abuse at the source: troubled families

PETER ROGERS

Abstract

View articletitled, Fight drug abuse at the source: troubled families

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Topics: drug abuse

Point-Counterpoint

Spanking is an effective disciplinary method

DEN TRUMBULL

Abstract

View articletitled, Spanking is an effective disciplinary method

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Topics: corporal punishment

Using force jeopardizes children's well-being

OLSON HUFF

Abstract

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Topics: personal satisfaction , pain

Second Opinions

Welfare stifles ambition

Fredric P. Nelson

Abstract

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Topics: social welfare

Protecting heads

Gene F. Kishel

Abstract

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Topics: norway , personal protective equipment , protective helmet , scandinavia , skiing

Portrait: Cleaning up

Abstract

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Topics: aves , hand

Asthma agreement

Kumar N. Swamy

Abstract

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Topics: asthma , allergens , asthma management , asthma, acute , asthma, childhood

Remembering an 'ideal' pediatrician

Robert Grayson

Abstract

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Topics: internship and residency , mentors , private practice , wars

Pediatricians and the Law

Accurate medical records provide strong defense

DAVID KARP

Abstract

View articletitled, Accurate medical records provide strong defense

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Topics: medical records

For Your Benefit

Abstract

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Topics: child health , community , community pediatric service , oklahoma

Health Alert

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Topics: choking , mallet finger , splinter , telephone , toys

Fellows in the News

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Topics: community service , professors , schools, medical

In Memoriam

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Topics: brain injuries , disability , marriage, life event , mentally disabled persons , physical disability

Adolescent health advocate

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Topics: adolescent health services , nursing homes , preventive health services

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