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Tragedy overseas

Academy extends aid to children affected by tsunami

Deborah Johnson

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Topics: tsunamis

Expanded AAP breastfeeding policy calls for support of nursing moms

Lori O'Keefe

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Topics: breast feeding , sleep , sound

FDA OKs Menactra

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Topics: meningococcal conjugate vaccines , united states food and drug administration

AAP, federal government united in plans for national health information network

Sheryl Cash

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Topics: electronic medical records , government , health information technology

Experts say data do not support changes in naproxen use

Harry L. Gewanter, M.D., FAAP

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Topics: naproxen

Study of meningitis in kids with cochlear implants continues

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Topics: cochlear implants , meningitis

2005 RVUs for immunization administration codes announced

AAP Committee on Coding and Nomenclature

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Topics: immunization , resource based relative value scale

Physicians urged to detail benefits of medication delivery system

Erin Stucky, M.D., FAAP

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Topics: cd138 , hospital care , joint commission on accreditation of healthcare organizations , neonatal intensive care units , pharmacists

AAP clinical report encourages in-home care

Permanency planning preferred for children with special needs

Sheryl Cash

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Topics: child with special needs , disabled children

Epidemic of Overtraining

Erin Verkler

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Topics: athlete , burnout , epidemics , sports

Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Annual Report

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FDA strengthens monitoring of acne drug isotretinoin

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Topics: acne vulgaris , isotretinoin , united states food and drug administration

Hepatitis A vaccines covered under VICP

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Topics: hepatitis a vaccines , vaccine injury compensation program

E-prescribing: A modern way to manage patients' medications

S. Andrew Spooner, M.D., M.S., FAAP; Jan E. Berger, M.D., M.J., FAAP

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Topics: electronic prescribing

AMA delegates support tax credits for uninsured, tort reform

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

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Topics: antidepressive agents , expert testimony , sex behavior , students, medical , tort reform

NRP among Academy's notable accomplishments

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Topics: optn gene

Evaluate policies to ensure compliance with Security Rule

AAP Division of Health Care Finance and Practice

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Topics: confidentiality , employee , health insurance portability and accountability act , protected health information , workforce

Center for Child Health Research celebrates five-year anniversary

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Topics: child health

This month in Pediatrics

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Topics: breast feeding , disabled children , milk, human

Late-season flu immunization encouraged

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Topics: immunization , influenza

FDA renews alert on IV Flush preloaded syringes

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Topics: syringes , united states food and drug administration

ACIP recommends meningococcal vaccine at 11-12 years, 15 years and for freshmen in dorms

Trisha Korioth

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Topics: advisory committee on immunization practices , influenza , meningococcal vaccines , vaccines , chickenpox

Powdered infant formula recalled

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FDA issues statement on Adderall

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Topics: amphetamine-dextroamphetamine , united states food and drug administration

Warnings added to Phenergan label

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Topics: promethazine

Health Briefs

Effects of feeding on occlusion in deciduous dentition

Carla Kemp

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Topics: dentition, primary , non-nutritive sucking , open bite , pacifiers

Adverse events and preprocedural fasting in the ED

Carla Kemp

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Topics: adverse event , fasting

Iron deficiency in children with ADHD

Carla Kemp

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Topics: attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder , iron deficiency , iron

Washington Report

Guest column

Securing our future by protecting our children: My outlook on children's health care issues in the 109th Congress

Taryn Houghton Rosenkranz; Bill Frist, (R-Tenn.)

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Topics: child health , obesity , vaccines

Medicaid faces tough challenges as Congress calls for reform

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Topics: medicaid

Vice Presidential Candidates

What do you view as the key to energizing and involving the grassroots membership?

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Topics: biography , clinical laboratory improvement amendments , government , health insurance portability and accountability act , insurance

What do you view as the key to energizing and involving the grassroots membership?

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Topics: advocacy , biography , education, continuing , educational programs , maintenance of certification

Letter from the President

Academy addresses challenges in preserving Medicaid

Carol D. Berkowitz, M.D., FAAP

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Topics: medicaid

Commentary

Mandatory eye exams for preschoolers fraught with problems

James B. Ruben, M.D., FAAP

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Topics: ophthalmic examination and evaluation , preschool child

Focus on Subspecialties

Though shingles is rare in youths, timely diagnosis important

Bernard A. Cohen, M.D., FAAP

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Topics: herpes zoster disease

Research network studying corticosteroid use for bronchiolitis

Nathan Kuppermann, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP

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Topics: adrenal corticosteroids , bronchiolitis , glucocorticoids , mineralocorticoids

Pediatric Drug Labeling Update

Budesonide can cause systemic problems in young infants

AAP Priority Drugs and Pediatric Labeling Education Project Advisory Committee

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Topics: budesonide

Pediatricians and the Law

Listen, show compassion when dealing with angry patients

Debra Udey

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Topics: anger , compassion

Consultant's Corner

Sports injuries can be prevented with education in office

Adolescent Health Update Editorial Board

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Topics: athlete , athletic injuries , sports

Coding Corner

Coding Corner - February 2005

AAP Division of Health Care Finance and Practice

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Topics: medical coding

Chapter Views and News

Annual reports showcase chapter achievements

AAP Department of Chapter and State Affairs

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Topics: asthma , awards and prizes , child health , obesity , car seats

For Your Information

For Your Information - February 2005

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Topics: awards and prizes , community , domestic violence , education, medical, continuing , pamphlets

For Your Benefit

AAP section addressing issues important to young physicians

AAP Department of Membership

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Topics: demography , education, medical , education, medical, continuing , georgia (republic) , georgia (state)

CME

CULTURALLY EFFECTIVE PEDIATRIC CARE IN 2005

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Topics: asian , asian americans , child health , community , community pediatric service

Health Alerts

Health Alerts - February 2005

John Tsarouchas

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Topics: toddler , hydrocodone bitartrate/acetaminophen , computers

Fellows in the News

Fellows in the News - February 2005

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Topics: awards and prizes , professors , schools, medical , emergency medicine , resuscitation

In Memoriam

In Memoriam - February 2005

John Tsarouchas

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Topics: cardiac arrhythmia , las vegas , ohio

Seen & Heard

Seen & Heard - February 2005

AAP Communications

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Topics: community , computers , consultants , environmental health , happiness

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