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Volume 32, Issue 6
June 2011
AAP News Cover Image for Volume 32, Issue 6
ISSN 1073-0397
EISSN 1556-3332

News and Features

Children who travel outside of U.S. at risk for measles
Kathryn M. Edwards, M.D., FAAP; Jane Seward, M.B.B.S., M.P.H., FAAP; Tiffany Bailey, M.A.
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Topics: measles , travel
Swimmer’s ear a mild but burdensome illness
Sarah Collier, M.P.H.; Michael Beach, Ph.D.; Michael Brady, M.D., FAAP
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Topics: otitis externa, acute diffuse , swimming
President-elect candidates
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Topics: maintenance of certification
Diagnostic imaging guidelines include pediatric updates
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Topics: american college of radiology , appropriateness , developmental hip dysplasia , diagnostic radiologic examination , fever
This month in Pediatrics
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Topics: caries of infancy , child health , community , energy drinks , hospital care
Annual Leadership Forum proves to be more than ‘resolution debate process’
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Topics: children's health insurance program (chip) , influenza vaccines , maintenance of certification , medicaid , mountain sickness, chronic
Safe travels: Help parents prepare for international trips with young infants
Harry L. Keyserling, M.D., FAAP
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Topics: travel , vaccines , communicable diseases , arthropods , insecta
Reaching teens: Adolescent well-visit rates are low, but pediatricians can combat the problem with parental reminders and a teen-friendly approach
Greg McConnell
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Topics: well child visit , rapport
Dental disease in indigenous communities prompts joint policy to expand oral health interventions
Jessica Pupillo
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Topics: oral health , tooth diseases , community , dental caries
Firm recalls anti-seizure drug after reports of odor
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Topics: odors , seizures , topiramate
First year of MOC Part 4 reveals positive results
Greg D. Randolph, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP
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Topics: maintenance of certification
AAP, AHA breathe new life into Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Lori O’Keefe
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Topics: newborn resuscitation , optn gene
Thirst for information: New report examines evidence for and against use of sports, energy drinks
Kristy Kennedy
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Topics: energy drinks , sports , caffeine , thirst , sports drink
AAP art contest focuses on healthy lifestyle
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Topics: healthy lifestyle

Health Briefs

Injecting DTaP vaccine in thigh reduces risk of severe local reaction
Carla Kemp
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Topics: diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis vaccines , thigh
Overweight youths have decreased response to inhaled steroids
Carla Kemp
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Topics: adolescent , inhaled corticosteroid , overweight , childhood obesity
Prenatal repair of myelomeningocele leads to improved outcomes
Carla Kemp
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Topics: meningomyelocele , prenatal care

Washington Report

The fate of Medicaid: an in-depth look at proposals to reform the program
Jamie Poslosky
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Topics: medicaid
Washington Report - June 2011
Jamie Poslosky
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Topics: advocacy , developing countries , eye , vaccines

Research Update

Practitioners sought for study on adolescent tobacco, media use
AAP Department of Research
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Topics: tobacco

Commentary

Smoke and mirrors: Don’t be fooled by tobacco industry’s anti-smoking ads
Susanne Tanski, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP
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Topics: smoke , smoking , tobacco

Focus on Subspecialties

Gastroesophageal reflux may be linked to dental erosion in children
Yvette Wild, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP; Peter Rechmann, D.D.S., Ph.D.; Melvin B. Heyman, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP
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Topics: gastroesophageal reflux disease , tooth erosion
Frontiers in immunology: New help available for identification, treatment of primary immunodeficiencies
Thomas A. Fleisher, M.D., FAAP; Stuart L. Abramson, M.D., Ph.D., FAAP
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Topics: deficiency, immune , gene therapy , immune reconstitution , immunology , neonatal screening
Perception vs. reality: Most children with one kidney, testicle or ovary can participate in sports
Julian Wan, M.D., FAAP
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Topics: kidney , ovary , perception , sports , testis
Benefits of breastfeeding outlined in surgeon general report
Susan Landers, M.D., FABM, FAAP
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Topics: breast feeding

Chapter Views and News

Chapters part of nationwide effort to reduce child health disparities
AAP Department of Community, Chapter and State Affairs
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Topics: health disparity , child health

Pediatricians and the Law

Beware the harbingers of a possible lawsuit
Robert A. Mendelson, M.D., FAAP
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Topics: litigation

ID Snapshot

What’s the cause of pneumonia in teen with CGD?
H. Cody Meissner, M.D., FAAP
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Topics: pneumonia

MMWR in Review

U.S. teen birth rate declines 37% from 1991-2009
Larry K. Pickering, M.D., FAAP
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Topics: birth rate , contraceptive methods , public health medicine , sex education , pregnancy in adolescence
Challenges, strategies for chlamydia prevention
Larry K. Pickering, M.D., FAAP
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Topics: chlamydia , chlamydia infections

Coding Corner

Coding Corner - June 2011
AAP Division of Health Care Finance and Quality Improvement
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Topics: antigens , medical coding , vaccines , medicaid

Health IT Trends

Take note: Documenting well-child visits in EMRs offers many advantages over handwritten notes
Kristin A. Benson, M.D., FAAP
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Topics: electronic medical records , well child visit

Tech Tip

AAP Periodicity Schedule available with click of mouse
Edward S. Curry, M.D., FAAP
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Topics: mice , periodicity

FDA Update

When bubble gum flavoring is not enough: Efforts under way to make medications palatable to children
Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Pediatric Therapeutics; Division of Product Quality Research; Pediatric and Maternal Health staff from the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
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Topics: excipients , tablet dosage form , asthma , diethylene glycol , drug formulation process

For Your Information

Marfan syndrome mobile site
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Topics: marfan syndrome
Vaccination information to share with parents
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Topics: vaccination
AAP parenting site wins award
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Topics: awards and prizes , parenting behavior
Free Pediatrics Digest iApp, e-alerts
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Topics: iapp gene
Protocols for screening preterm, sick newborns
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Topics: blood spot specimen , hearing loss , low birth weight infant , neonatal screening
Free limited trial of e-books
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Topics: newborn resuscitation
PREP for MOC
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Topics: maintenance of certification
PediaLink for fellowship programs
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Topics: program directors , lens (device) , lens, crystalline
Disaster planning resources for practices
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Topics: disaster planning
Updated CPR chart
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Topics: cardiopulmonary resuscitation
AAP Online Bookstore
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Topics: cd-rom , clinical practice guideline , drug dose , emotions , evidence-based practice
Public health preparedness
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Topics: public health medicine
CATCH grants: Call for proposals
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Topics: child health , community , internship and residency , medical residencies , vaccines

For Your Benefit

Chapter membership has never been more important
AAP Department of Membership
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Topics: cpt codes , customer service , extension , foster care , health service demonstration project

CME

Denver, Chicago provide stunning backdrops for PREP courses
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Topics: canada , child abuse , customer service , education, medical, continuing , pamphlets

Health Alerts

Toddler beds must meet new safety standards
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Topics: beds , toddler
Pacifiers
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Topics: pacifiers
Scooters
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Topics: canada , consumer product safety , fingers , food , lights, manufactured
Wrist rattles, baby booties
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Topics: shoe covers , wrist
Princess tricycles
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Topics: canada , consumer product safety , food , mental recall , product recall
Candles
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Topics: burns , photopsia , tea , fire - disasters , fire - physical phenomenon
Girl’s tops
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Topics: air force , army , cervical collars , clothing , consumer product safety
Children’s sleepwear
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Topics: burns , clothing , color , consumer product safety , food

Fellows in the News

Fellows in the News - June 2011
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Topics: awards and prizes , hospitals, pediatric , professors , advocacy

In Memoriam

In Memoriam - June 2011
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Topics: braces , cerebrovascular accident , idaho , ischemic stroke , leukemia

Seen & Heard

Seen & Heard - June 2011
AAP Department of Communications
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Topics: child development , craniocerebral trauma , cribs , ethanol , genetic screening

Parent Plus

Sports drinks vs. energy drinks vs. plain water: What’s best for thirsty kids?
Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff
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Topics: energy drinks , sports drink , thirst , caffeine
Don’t let swimmer’s ear keep you out of the water
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Topics: otitis externa, acute diffuse , ear
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