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Volume 33, Issue 6
June 2012
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ISSN 1073-0397
EISSN 1556-3332

News and Features

Homecoming heartache
How to help children struggling to cope when a parent suffers from PTSD
Kristy Kennedy
View articletitled, <em>Homecoming heartache</em><br /> How to help children struggling to cope when a parent suffers from PTSD
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Topics: post-traumatic stress disorder , wounds and injuries , veterans
2012 Red Book: A look at editions from 1938 to present highlights dramatic changes in the fields of infectious diseases, immunization
Larry K. Pickering, M.D., FAAP
View articletitled, 2012 <em>Red Book</em><span class="subtitle-colon">: </span><span class="subtitle">A look at editions from 1938 to present highlights dramatic changes in the fields of infectious diseases, immunization</span>
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Topics: communicable diseases , immunization , vaccines
Why is it important to be a FAAP?
Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff
View articletitled, Why is it important to be a FAAP?
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Topics: advocacy , internship and residency , knowledge acquisition , medical residencies , pediatric ophthalmology
President-elect candidates
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Topics: college students , internship and residency , medical residencies , mentoring , students, medical
Point:
More data needed before abandoning VCUG in febrile child with UTI
Craig A. Peters, M.D., FAAP; Julian Wan, M.D., FAAP
View articletitled, <em>Point:</em><br /> More data needed before abandoning VCUG in febrile child with UTI
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Topics: cystourethrography, voiding , fever , urinary tract infections
Counterpoint:
Call for more data on diagnosing, treating first UTI in febrile children welcomed
Kenneth B. Roberts, M.D., FAAP; Stephen M. Downs, M.D., M.S., FAAP; S. Maria E. Finnell, M.D., M.S., FAAP
View articletitled, <em>Counterpoint:</em><br /> Call for more data on diagnosing, treating first UTI in febrile children welcomed
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Topics: fever , urinary tract infections
Doctors in the house
Dr. Goza, AAP board member, is one in a long line of proud physicians
Wynn St. Clair
View articletitled, <em>Doctors in the house</em><br /> Dr. Goza, AAP board member, is one in a long line of proud physicians
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Topics: georgia (republic) , georgia (state) , peripherally inserted central catheter , cousin
Pediatric councils share strategies that led to benefits coverage, appropriate payment
Peter Rappo, M.D., FAAP
View articletitled, Pediatric councils share strategies that led to benefits coverage, appropriate payment
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Topics: alabama , healthcare payer , obesity , preventive health services , vaccines
Small community, large rewards
Camaraderie, digital access help rural pediatricians feel connected
Jessica Pupillo
View articletitled, <em>Small community, large rewards</em><br /> Camaraderie, digital access help rural pediatricians feel connected
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Topics: community , poverty , reward , social support , rural health
CDC restates guidelines on single-use vials
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Topics: single use vial , single-dose regimen
Not ready for prime time
Policy cautions against using sensory processing disorder as a diagnosis
Michelle H. Zimmer, M.D., FAAP
View articletitled, <em>Not ready for prime time</em><br /> Policy cautions against using sensory processing disorder as a diagnosis
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Topics: sensory processing disorder

AAP Policy

This month in Pediatrics
View articletitled, This month in <em>Pediatrics</em>
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Topics: behavior disorders , disabled children , integrative medicine , sensory integration

Health Briefs

Caterpillars cause rash in children
Carla Kemp
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Topics: exanthema
Banning sugary beverages in schools does not reduce consumption
Carla Kemp
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Topics: sugar-sweetened beverages
Pseudo-outbreak of pertussis linked to specimen contamination
Carla Kemp
View articletitled, Pseudo-outbreak of pertussis linked to specimen contamination
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Topics: pertussis , disease outbreaks , polymerase chain reaction

Washington Report

Get out the vote: Pediatricians: Speak up for kids at the ballot box
Jamie Poslosky
View articletitled, Get out the vote<span class="subtitle-colon">: </span><span class="subtitle">Pediatricians: Speak up for kids at the ballot box</span>
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Topics: advocacy , bone nails , child health , internship and residency , medical residencies

Letter from the President

Take a look at what the Academy is doing for you — and your patients
Robert W. Block, M.D., FAAP
View articletitled, Take a look at what the Academy is doing for you — and your patients
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Topics: advocacy , air pollution , autistic disorder , centers for disease control and prevention (u.s.) , clinical observation units

Pediatricians and the Law

Be aware of possible liability risks when using electronic health records
Jeffrey L. Brown, M.D., FAAP
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Topics: electronic medical records , medical records

Focus on Subspecialties

Fatal attraction: Small magnets causing serious injuries, deaths in children
Mark A. Gilger, M.D., FAAP; R. Adam Noel, M.D.
View articletitled, Fatal attraction<span class="subtitle-colon">: </span><span class="subtitle">Small magnets causing serious injuries, deaths in children</span>
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Topics: magnets
Itching for answers: Genetic, environmental factors associated with development of atopic dermatitis
Lynda Schneider, M.D., FAAP
View articletitled, Itching for answers<span class="subtitle-colon">: </span><span class="subtitle">Genetic, environmental factors associated with development of atopic dermatitis</span>
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Topics: atopic dermatitis , environmental factors , genetics , pruritus , skin
Practice what you preach: Pediatric residents find disconnect between knowledge, attitudes toward breastfeeding
Susan Malitzky, M.D.; Richard J. Schanler, M.D., FAAP
View articletitled, Practice what you preach<span class="subtitle-colon">: </span><span class="subtitle">Pediatric residents find disconnect between knowledge, attitudes toward breastfeeding</span>
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Topics: attitude , breast feeding , internship and residency , medical residencies

MMWR in Review

TB cases on decline in United States; disease still not eliminated
Larry K. Pickering, M.D., FAAP
View articletitled, TB cases on decline in United States; disease still not eliminated
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Topics: tuberculosis
Multistate outbreak of Salmonella linked to chicks, ducklings
Larry K. Pickering, M.D., FAAP
View articletitled, Multistate outbreak of <em>Salmonella</em> linked to chicks, ducklings
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Topics: disease outbreaks , salmonella , salmonella infections , fowls, domestic , poultry meat

ID Snapshot

What’s the Dx? Infant with fever, non-focal exam
H. Cody Meissner, M.D., FAAP
View articletitled, What’s the Dx? Infant with fever, non-focal exam
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Topics: fever , polymerase chain reaction

Chapter Views and News

2011 AAP Outstanding Chapter Award winners selected
AAP Department of Community, Chapter and State Affairs
View articletitled, 2011 AAP Outstanding Chapter Award winners selected
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Topics: awards and prizes , kentucky

Coding Corner

How to code sprains, dislocations, fractures
AAP Division of Health Care Finance and Quality Improvement
View articletitled, How to code sprains, dislocations, fractures
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Topics: coding education , dislocations , fractures , sprains and strains , casts, surgical

AAP Abroad

AAP continues fight to rid world of measles, rubella
Trisha Korioth
View articletitled, AAP continues fight to rid world of measles, rubella
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Topics: measles , rubella

FDA Update

Studies of drugs in neonates challenging but necessary
Food and Drug Administration Office of Pediatric Therapeutics; Pediatric & Maternal Health Staff
View articletitled, Studies of drugs in neonates challenging but necessary
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Topics: newborn , surrogate endpoints , united states food and drug administration , impact trial , off-label use

For Your Information

CATCH grants: Call for proposals
View articletitled, CATCH grants: Call for proposals
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Topics: child health , community , internship and residency , medical residencies , health disparity
Ads tout importance of mental health care
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Topics: mental health
Promote gun safety
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Topics: gun safety
AAP webinars
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Topics: coding education , electronic medical records , inpatients , intensive care , medical coding
Musculoskeletal disorders below the knee
View articletitled, Musculoskeletal disorders below the knee
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Topics: knee region , musculoskeletal diseases
AAP Bookstore
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Topics: athlete , jordan , pediatric otolaryngology , strength training
Website warns teens of Rx dangers
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Topics: prescriptions, drug
Unintentional injury No. 1 cause of death
View articletitled, Unintentional injury No. 1 cause of death
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Topics: accidental injuries , cause of death

Health IT Trends

Oregon’s experience highlights how to extend telemedicine’s reach
Miles S. Ellenby, M.D., FAAP; Jean McCormick, R.N., M.S.N.
View articletitled, Oregon’s experience highlights how to extend telemedicine’s reach
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Topics: oregon , telemedicine , intensive care

Tech Tip

Mapping tools can help you visualize where your patients live
Mark M. Simonian, M.D., FAAP
View articletitled, Mapping tools can help you visualize where your patients live
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Topics: electronic medical records , internet , maps , practice management , software

Health Alerts

Sippy cups
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Topics: bone screws , ear , eye , phytolacca americana , food
Drop-side cribs
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Topics: cribs
Baby rattles
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Topics: canada , choking , food , mental recall , smiling
Girls’ jackets
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Topics: consumer product safety , cream , food , hip joint , hip region
Youth jackets
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Topics: cervical collars , chest , clothing , color , consumer product safety

Parent Plus

High-powered hazard: Small magnets can cause death if swallowed
Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff
View articletitled, High-powered hazard: Small magnets can cause death if swallowed
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Topics: deglutition , magnets
Help your child avoid homesickness at camp with these tips
Hilary Rasch
View articletitled, Help your child avoid homesickness at camp with these tips
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Topics: cyclic amp , homesickness

Did You Know?

Did You Know? - June 2012
View articletitled, Did You Know? - June 2012
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Topics: steel

Seen & Heard

Seen & Heard - June 2012
AAP Department of Communications
View articletitled, Seen &amp; Heard - June 2012
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Topics: alaska , autistic disorder , child abuse , henoch-schoenlein purpura , immunization

Fellows in the News

Fellows in the News - June 2012
View articletitled, Fellows in the News - June 2012
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Topics: adolescent health services , awards and prizes , professors , physician executives , vaccine development
21 Fellows receive CDC immunization awards
View articletitled, 21 Fellows receive CDC immunization awards
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Topics: awards and prizes , immunization

In Memoriam

In Memoriam - June 2012
View articletitled, In Memoriam - June 2012
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Topics: hirschsprung's disease , lacrimoauriculodentodigital syndrome

CME

Enjoy Mile High City while reviewing pediatric emergency medicine topics
View articletitled, Enjoy Mile High City while reviewing pediatric emergency medicine topics
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Topics: pediatric emergency medicine , education, medical, continuing
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