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Volume 29, Issue 7
July 2008
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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
View articletitled, Hydroxyurea in children with sickle cell disease: When, how should it be used?
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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
View articletitled, <em>ECGs ‘not necessary’</em><br /> Carefully assess all children for cardiac abnormalities, advises AAP policy statement
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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
View articletitled, <em>Vaccine watchdogs</em><br /> Sorting out the federal vaccine advisory roles of ACIP, NVAC and ACCV
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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
View articletitled, <em>Music as medicine</em><span class="subtitle-colon">: </span><span class="subtitle">In neonatal and rehabilitation units, operating rooms and oncology departments, music therapy is helping to calm, energize, encourage and soothe patients</span>
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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
View articletitled, <em>Bridging the culture gap</em><br /> Treating diverse populations: Insights on providing effective care
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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
View articletitled, Pediatricians lend expertise to federal disaster-planning panel
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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
View articletitled, Colleen A. Kraft, M.D., FAAP:<br />                    <em>A natural calling</em><span class="subtitle-colon">: </span><span class="subtitle">Drawing on an ability to ‘connect people,’ this pediatrician makes a career out of seeking solutions to issues that move her</span>
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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
View articletitled, Judith S. Palfrey, M.D., FAAP:<br /> This veteran academic leader and child advocate has the power to foster change
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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
View articletitled, A case study in transition to adult care settings: hydrocephalus
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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
View articletitled, Autistic features part of global neurologic syndrome in children who have mitochondrial disease
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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
View articletitled, Practice’s vaccine policy statement not quite on the mark
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Topics: vaccination policy , vaccines
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