Topics: alcohol-related disorders , ethanol , neurobehavioral disorder associated with prenatal alcohol exposure , fetal alcohol syndrome , brain injuries

Surveillance system collects data on violent child deaths

Sheryl Cash

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Topics: death of child , surveillance, medical , trend , violence , child abuse

Physicians must address emotional toll of patient's death

Janet Serwint, M.D., M.S., FAAP

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Topics: emotions

Friendly reminder: Recall systems can ensure children are up-to-date on immunizations

Sue Wallace, R.N.

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Topics: immunization , mental recall , vaccines

AMA adopts AAP resolutions on insurance, Head Start

Calvin C.J. Sia, M.D., FAAP

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Topics: contraception, postcoital , education, medical , head start program , insurance , medical insurance coverage

Physician board advises Aetna on business practices

Lori O'Keefe

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Topics: laboratory , litigation , medicaid , medical coding , reimbursement mechanisms

Pediatrician chosen to serve on CPT Editorial Panel

Lori O'Keefe

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Topics: advisory committees , cpt codes , medicaid , medical coding , mountain sickness, chronic

Academy endorses CDC gastroenteritis guidelines

Rachna Sheth

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Topics: diarrhea , gastroenteritis , oral rehydration solution , dehydration

Measles identified on flight into N.Y

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Topics: measles

Fluvirin lots fail sterility testing: Release delayed to October

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Topics: influenza vaccines , sterility testing

Health Briefs

Effect of antibacterial products

Carla Kemp

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Topics: anti-bacterial agents

Acetaminophen vs. ibuprofen

Carla Kemp

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Topics: acetaminophen , ibuprofen

Parents accurately assess ADHD treatment

Carla Kemp

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Topics: attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder , teachers

Washington Report

Action needed to protect SCHIP funds

Taryn Houghton Rosenkranz

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Topics: children's health insurance program (chip)

Emergency medical program threatened

Taryn Houghton Rosenkranz

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Topics: emergency medical services for children , emergency treatment , trauma assessment and care , wounds and injuries , languages

Free election materials available to promote health insurance

Taryn Houghton Rosenkranz

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Topics: health insurance

Discussions begin on barriers to pediatric medical devices

Taryn Houghton Rosenkranz

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Topics: medical devices

Campaign launched to enroll families in Medicaid, SCHIP

Taryn Houghton Rosenkranz

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Topics: children's health insurance program (chip) , medicaid

Letter from the President

Parents can help spread message about access to care for all kids

Carden Johnston, M.D., FAAP

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Topics: health services accessibility , insurance

Research Update

Pediatricians share thoughts on direct-to-consumer ads

AAP Division of Health Policy Research

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Topics: advertising , prescription drug

Antidepressant labels warn patients to look for worsening symptoms

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Topics: antidepressive agents , venlafaxine

Commentary

Campaign promotes exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months

Lori Feldman-Winter, M.D., FAAP

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Topics: breast feeding

Physicians can be recognized as lactation medical specialists

Susan Landers, M.D., FAAP, FABM; Ruth A. Lawrence, M.D., FAAP, FABM; Audrey J. Naylor, M.D., Dr.PH., FAAP, FABM; Lori Feldman-Winter, M.D., FAAP, FABM, IBCLC

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Topics: breast feeding , lactation

AAP collaboration with AMA drives policy changes

Jennifer A. Shu, M.D., FAAP

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Topics: child health , childhood obesity , decision making , health services accessibility , injury prevention

Focus on Subspecialties

Recognizing cardiomyopathy in muscular dystrophy patients

Linda H. Cripe, M.D., FAAP

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Topics: cardiomyopathy , muscular dystrophies

Taking `ouch' out of doctor visits easier than ever

Constance S. Houck, M.D., FAAP

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Topics: anesthetics, local , lidocaine , lidocaine/prilocaine , pain , pain management

Broader recommendations this fall

Plan office flu vaccine strategy to improve immunization rate

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff

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Topics: immunization , influenza vaccines , influenza

Pediatric Drug Labeling Update

Famotidine can be used to treat infants younger than 3 months

AAP Priority Drugs and Pediatric Labeling Education Project Advisory Committee

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Topics: famotidine

Guidelines on implementing HIPAA Security Rule in practice

AAP Division of Health Care Finance and Practice

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Topics: health insurance portability and accountability act , drug clearance , employee , alcohol use disorders identification test , financial audit

Second Opinions

Partnership with schools improves outcomes for kids with ADHD

Charlie Homer, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP

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Topics: attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder , partnerships

Pediatricians and the Law

Take proper steps when ending physician-patient relationship

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Topics: insurance , physician-patient relations , time factors

Coding Corner

Coding Corner - August 2004

AAP Division of Health Care Finance and Practice

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Topics: apnea , care of intensive care unit patient , medical coding , critical illness

Chapter Views and News

Make sure candidates address children's issues

AAP Department of Chapter and State Affairs

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Topics: child health , delaware , louisiana , new hampshire , social survey

For Your Information

For Your Information - August 2004

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Topics: awards and prizes , education, medical, continuing , immunization , intelligence , epidemics

For Your Benefit

Local, national leadership opportunities abound in Academy

AAP Committee on Membership

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Topics: advisory committees , child health policy , curriculum vitae , maintenance of certification , community

Health Alerts

Health Alerts - August 2004

Rachna Sheth; Jeff Stone

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Topics: choking , infant walkers , jewelry , shoes , toys

Fellows in the News

Fellows in the News - August 2004

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Topics: awards and prizes , care of intensive care unit patient , hospitals, pediatric , physician executives , professors

In Memoriam

In Memoriam - August 2004

Rachna Sheth

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Topics: abdominal sepsis , gastric cancer , high altitude pulmonary edema , montana , myelodysplastic syndrome

Seen & Heard

Seen & Heard - August 2004

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Topics: acute pain management , advisory committees , anesthesiology , bariatric surgery , behavioral problems

PREP - Costa Mesa, Calif.

CME: PREP in Costa Mesa, Calif.

Rachna Sheth

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Topics: education, medical, continuing

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