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How drug shortages are affecting pediatrics: Delays in treatment, reliance on less familiar medications, key drugs rationed

Lori O’Keefe

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Topics: medication shortages , united states food and drug administration

DTaP vaccines effective for about 5 years, then booster needed

Larry K. Pickering, M.D., FAAP; Thomas Clark, M.D., M.P.H.

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Topics: diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis vaccines , pertussis , vaccines

Answers to common questions on treating influenza in young infants

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Topics: antiviral agents , influenza

AAP national committee member vacancies

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Topics: advisory committees , advocacy , aids, pediatric , ambulatory care services , bioethics

Voice behind Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch delivers compassionate keynote

Trisha Korioth

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Topics: aves , voice

Dr. Burton draws on energy of AAP accomplishments in final address

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff

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Topics: happiness , statutes and laws , thumb , well child visit

Images from the AAP NCE

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Pediatrics online goes from experiment to ‘journal of record’

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Topics: data supplements , journal impact factor , medline , mobile devices , technology

New clinical report is a tool to guide pediatricians in providing family-centered care for children with spina bifida

Robert Burke, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP; Gregory S. Liptak, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP

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Topics: spinal dysraphism , family-centered care

Promote family support programs to maximize children’s emotional, physical development

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff

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Topics: emotions , family support

Policy: Collaboration crucial for provision of care in juvenile justice system

Trisha Korioth

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Topics: containment , juvenile justice , recidivism , health services , undiagnosed

Heads up
Why most parents shouldn’t worry about positional skull deformities

Jessica Pupillo

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Topics: cranium

Boys should be vaccinated against HPV, says CDC committee

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff

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Topics: human papillomavirus , vaccination , vaccines

Standards of care
Address sexual health with teen boys, new AAP clinical report advises

Ruben J. Rucoba, M.D., FAAP

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Topics: sexual health , standard of care

AAP Policy

This month in Pediatrics

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Topics: adoption , ambulatory care services , clinical practice guideline , communicable diseases , community acquired pneumonia

Health Briefs

‘Exergaming’ gets kids who prefer digital technology off the couch

Carla Kemp

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Topics: digital technology , adolescent

Children may be able to eat before lipid screening

Carla Kemp

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Topics: lipids

Adenoidectomy no better than watchful waiting for recurrent URI

Carla Kemp

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Topics: adenoidectomy , watchful waiting

Washington Report

5 things pediatricians can do to advocate for children

Jamie Poslosky

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Topics: advocacy , budgets , child health

Pediatric drugs and devices legislation up for reauthorization

Jamie Poslosky

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Topics: statutes and laws

Clean air legislation reintroduced

Jamie Poslosky

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Topics: statutes and laws , climate change

Letter from the President

Academy continues advocating for children, pediatricians in changing health care environment

Robert W. Block, M.D., FAAP

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Topics: advocacy , agenda , block grants , cigarettes , decision making

Focus on Subspecialties

Is acetaminophen the best choice of analgesic for children with asthma?

Julie P. Katkin, M.D., FAAP; John McBride, M.D.

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Topics: acetaminophen , analgesics , asthma , asthma, childhood

Consider kidney stones in youths with abdominal pain, hematuria, UTIs

John W. Foreman, M.D., FAAP

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Topics: abdominal pain , calculi , hematuria , kidney calculi , nephrolithiasis

Pediatricians can support children who care for family members with special needs

Alex Okun, M.D., FAAP; Denise Callarman

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Topics: hand , relationship - sibling , alzheimer's disease , support groups , advocacy

Diagnosis, treatment of Robin Sequence remains controversial

Donald R. Mackay, M.D., FAAP

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Topics: pierre robin syndrome , airway device

Pediatricians and the Law

High malpractice payouts for pediatricians necessitate ample insurance coverage

AAP Department of Practice

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Topics: insurance coverage , malpractice

ID Snapshot

What’s the cause of endocarditis in boy with congenital heart disease?

H. Cody Meissner, M.D., FAAP

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Topics: congenital heart disease , endocarditis

Chapter Views and News

As states plan for exchanges, AAP chapters play critical role

AAP Department of Community, Chapter and State Affairs

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Topics: advocacy , government , health insurance exchanges , health policy , insurance

Research Update

First ePROS study looks at stimulant use in patients with ADHD

AAP Department of Research

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Topics: attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder , central nervous system stimulants

Coding Corner

2012 CPT manual includes new guidelines for reporting pediatric services

AAP Division of Health Care Finance and Quality Improvement

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Topics: immunization , inpatients , intensive care , lung , newborn

FDA Update

Extrapolation: maximizing adult data when designing drug development programs for pediatric patients

Food and Drug Administration Office of Pediatric Therapeutics; Pediatric & Maternal Health Staff

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Topics: drug development

AAP Awards

AAP award winners

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Topics: awards and prizes

For Your Information

AAP.org updated

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CATCH grants: Call for proposals

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Topics: child health , community , internship and residency , medical residencies , passive smoking

Autism curriculum educates health care providers

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Topics: autistic disorder

Helping Babies Breathe partnership honored

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Topics: partnerships

Teen vaccine booklet

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Topics: vaccines

Community water fluoridation campaign

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Topics: community , water fluoridation

Donate to AAP brick program

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Topics: mentors

Practice resources

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Topics: effective communication , internet , patient registration , physician health , practice management

Webinar on negotiating contracts

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Topics: negotiating contracts

Resource: Screening underage drinkers

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Topics: adolescent , alcohol abuse , alcohol and/or drug screening , alcohol dependence , brief intervention

Outlook on influenza

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Topics: influenza

Put asthma curriculum into practice

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Topics: asthma

Health IT Trends

AAP engaging regional extension centers to support members in adoption of EHRs

AAP Division of Pediatric Practice

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Topics: adoption , electronic medical records , extension , informatics , child health

Tech Tip

Tool helps determine eligibility for EHR incentive payments

AAP Division of Pediatric Practice

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Topics: electronic medical records , incentives

Health Alerts

Jogging strollers

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Topics: jogging

Glider recliners with ottomans

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Topics: consumer product safety , cushions , fingers , food , mental recall

Children’s folding tent

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Topics: bone wires , pallor , steel , textiles , polyesters

Disney Fairies plastic trikes

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Topics: consumer product safety , food , mental recall , product recall , toys

Drop-side cribs

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Topics: cribs

Frog masks

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Topics: anura , masks

Wooden sorting toys

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Topics: sorting , toys

Parent Plus

Rx for a healthy teen: Keep up with recommended vaccines

Trisha Korioth

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Topics: prescriptions, drug , vaccines , influenza vaccines , tdap vaccine

Simple remedies often best for common colds in young children

Trisha Korioth

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Topics: common cold , saline solutions , vapor , dreams

Fellows in the News

AAP members elected to Institute of Medicine

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Topics: institute of medicine (u.s.) , professors

Dr. Lucey honored with Lienhard Award

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Topics: awards and prizes

Fellows in the News - December 2011

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Topics: awards and prizes , professors , schools, medical , hospitals, pediatric , tennessee

Seen & Heard

Seen & Heard - December 2011

AAP Department of Communications

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Topics: attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder , bedrail pads , bisphenol a , lice infestation , painful bladder syndrome

In Memoriam

Dr. Rushton established CATCH program

Trisha Korioth

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Topics: awards and prizes , community , community pediatric service , florida , child health

Dr. Lisbin, California Chapter 2 president

Trisha Korioth

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Topics: adolescent health services , health services , hospitals, county , hospitals, pediatric , hospitals, urban

In Memoriam - December 2011

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Topics: cancer , canada , hawaii , ontario

CME

The Big Easy, Magic Kingdom play host to PREP meetings

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Topics: Adolescent Medicine , canada , customer service , education, medical, continuing , pamphlets

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