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Volume 29, Issue 7
July 2008
AAP News Cover Image for Volume 29, Issue 7
ISSN 1073-0397
EISSN 1556-3332

News and Features

Immunization Alliance to develop compelling messages for parents
Anne Hegland
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Topics: immunization , vaccines
Zoster vaccines not just for children anymore
David W. Kimberlin, M.D., FAAP
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Topics: shingles vaccine , herpes zoster disease , vaccines , chickenpox
This month in Pediatrics
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Topics: cardiovascular system , lipids , science of nutrition
Hydroxyurea in children with sickle cell disease: When, how should it be used?
Brigitta U. Mueller, M.D., FAAP
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Topics: hydroxyurea , sickle cell anemia , fetal hemoglobin
Online scheduler keeps track of missed immunizations
Sheryl Cash
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Topics: immunization , vaccines
ECGs ‘not necessary’
Carefully assess all children for cardiac abnormalities, advises AAP policy statement
Lori O’Keefe
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Topics: central nervous system stimulants , congenital heart defects , sudden death , heart , attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Vaccine watchdogs
Sorting out the federal vaccine advisory roles of ACIP, NVAC and ACCV
Sheryl Cash
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Topics: advisory committee on immunization practices , national vaccine advisory committee , vaccines , sorting
Music as medicine: In neonatal and rehabilitation units, operating rooms and oncology departments, music therapy is helping to calm, energize, encourage and soothe patients
Kristy Kennedy
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Topics: music , music therapy , rehabilitation , newborn , operating room
Bridging the culture gap
Treating diverse populations: Insights on providing effective care
Deborah Johnson
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Topics: asthma , burning sensation , child abuse , culturally competent care , hispanics or latinos
AAP clinical report addresses prevention, treatment of atherosclerosis in children
Stephen R. Daniels, M.D., Ph.D., FAAP; Frank R. Greer, M.D., FAAP
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Topics: atherosclerosis , cardiovascular diseases
Pediatric leaders to take agenda for children to candidates
Myron Genel, M.D., FAAP; Mary Anne McCaffree, M.D., FAAP
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Topics: agenda

Health Briefs

Dry dog food causes multistate Salmonella outbreak
Carla Kemp
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Topics: disease outbreaks , dog, domestic , food , salmonella
Caffeinated cocktails pose risk to college students
Carla Kemp
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Topics: college students , ethanol
Bougienage effective for managing coin lodged in throat
Carla Kemp
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Topics: endoscopy , pharynx

Washington Report

Pediatricians lend expertise to federal disaster-planning panel
Macon Morehouse
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Topics: disaster planning , disasters , childhood obesity , obesity , disasters and emergency preparedness
New law bans genetic discrimination
Macon Morehouse
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Topics: genetics , statutes and laws
Fresh advocacy skills shared with colleagues
Macon Morehouse
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Topics: advocacy

President-elect Candidates

Colleen A. Kraft, M.D., FAAP:
                    A natural calling: Drawing on an ability to ‘connect people,’ this pediatrician makes a career out of seeking solutions to issues that move her
Stacy St. Clair
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Topics: motherhood , physicians, family , schools, medical , cisplatin/methotrexate/vinblastine protocol , mean corpuscular volume analyses
Judith S. Palfrey, M.D., FAAP:
This veteran academic leader and child advocate has the power to foster change
Stacy St. Clair
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Topics: growth and development , hospitals, pediatric , veterans , mentors , grandchild

Letter from the President

Take time to help eliminate tobacco from children’s lives
Renée R. Jenkins, M.D., FAAP
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Topics: tobacco , smoke

Research Update

AAP presents results of surveys of pediatricians, residents
from the AAP Department of Research
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Topics: internship and residency , mental health

Focus on Subspecialties

A case study in transition to adult care settings: hydrocephalus
Joseph H. Piatt, Jr., M.D., FAAP
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Topics: hydrocephalus , transition to adult care , neurosurgery specialty
Autistic features part of global neurologic syndrome in children who have mitochondrial disease
Gregory M. Enns, M.B., Ch.B., FAAP
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Topics: autistic disorder , mitochondrial diseases , nervous system disorders , mitochondria
Simulation gaining acceptance in critical care training
Vinay M. Nadkarni, M.D., FAAP; Akira Nishisaki, M.D., FAAP
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Topics: care of intensive care unit patient

Pediatricians and the Law

Medico-legal education of pediatric residents remains inadequate
Steven M. Donn, M.D., FAAP
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Topics: internship and residency , medical residencies , principles of law and justice

Consultant's Corner

Confidentiality considerations in the care of young adolescents
from the Adolescent Health Update Editorial Board
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Topics: confidentiality , privacy , developmental age

Coding Corner

Scenarios illustrate when to use CPT code 99058
from the AAP Department of Health Care Finance and Quality Improvement
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Topics: cpt codes , medical coding

AAP Abroad

Inaugural international CATCH programs share successes
Trisha Korioth
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Topics: community , el salvador , respiration disorders , child health
Academy shares infant nutrition knowledge at Chinese symposium
Trisha Korioth
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Topics: infant nutrition

Chapter Views and News

Leaders flourish in AAP chapters thanks to pediatric alliance
from the AAP Department of Community, Chapter and State Affairs
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Topics: community , maintenance of certification , maryland , vision , self-mutilation by cutting

For Your Information

Report on health IT definitions
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Topics: health information technology
Rabies recommendations, free CME
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Topics: education, medical, continuing , rabies
New Institute of Medicine reports
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Topics: institute of medicine (u.s.)
Practice Management Online
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Topics: practice management
2008 PREP Reference on CD-ROM
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Topics: cd-rom
Career fair at NCE
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Topics: employer
‘The Pragmatic Pediatrician’ blog
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AAP/Indian Academy of Pediatrics meeting
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Topics: asthma , conduct disorder , fast food , fruit juice , india
Bright Futures Web site updated
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Topics: bright futures
Award-winning book
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Topics: awards and prizes

For Your Benefit

Resources for pediatricians address Agenda for Children priorities
from the AAP Department of Membership
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Topics: agenda , disasters and emergency preparedness , finance , mental health , obesity

CME

Mark summer’s end with Practical Pediatrics in Chicago
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Topics: canada , customer service , education, medical, continuing , obesity , obesity, morbid

Health Alerts

Various magnets
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Topics: magnets
Jewelry and sun catcher sets
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Topics: jewelry
Tinker Bell wands
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Topics: ingestion , lead poisoning , sound , toys
Sleeping bags
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Topics: sleep
Shaker instruments
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Topics: antigua , lead poisoning , music , percussion , stick dosage form
Rider toys
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Topics: toys
Junior batting helmets
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Topics: protective helmet
Toy cell phones
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Topics: cell phones , toys
Wireless helicopters
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Topics: wireless technology
Children’s blankets
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Topics: bedding and linens
Playground swing sets
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Topics: playgrounds
Infant rattles
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Topics: choking , consumer product safety , internet , toys

Fellows in the News

Honorary fellowship bestowed on Dr. Jenkins
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Topics: advisory committees , australia , child health , community health services , new zealand
Pediatrician named interim director of genome research institute
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Topics: genome
Fellows in the News - July 2008
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Topics: awards and prizes , hospitals, pediatric , professors , child health , medical oncology

In Memoriam

In Memoriam - July 2008
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Topics: cancer , pulmonary failure , argentina , ohio

Seen & Heard

Seen & Heard - July 2008
from the AAP Department of Communications
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Topics: behavioral problems , childhood obesity , fever , infant formula , lead poisoning

Parent Plus

Follow these hot tips for campfire safety
Trisha Korioth
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Topics: burns , fire - disasters , fire - physical phenomenon , hospitals, pediatric , wisconsin

Letters to the Editor

Practice’s vaccine policy statement not quite on the mark
Craig Loerzel, D.O., FAAP
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Topics: vaccination policy , vaccines
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