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Volume 34, Issue 4
April 2013
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ISSN 1073-0397
EISSN 1556-3332

News and Features

Academy names president-elect candidates
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AAP policy: No relationship between parents’ sexual orientation and children’s well-being
Ellen C. Perrin, M.D., M.A., FAAP
View articletitled, AAP policy: No relationship between parents’ sexual orientation and children’s well-being
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Topics: personal satisfaction , principles of law and justice , sexual orientation , marriage, life event
Take precautions so refrigerated vaccines don’t freeze during transport
Graham A. Barden, III, M.D., FAAP
View articletitled, Take precautions so refrigerated vaccines don’t freeze during transport
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Topics: vaccines , gel , ice , temperature
Academy given authority to approve activities for Parts 2, 4 of MOC
Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff
View articletitled, Academy given authority to approve activities for Parts 2, 4 of MOC
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Topics: maintenance of certification
National shortage of doxycycline reported
Michael T. Brady, M.D., FAAP
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Topics: doxycycline
Don’t rush to cut the cord: New recommendations call for delaying cord clamping in preterm infants
Tonse N.K. Raju, M.D., D.C.H., FAAP
View articletitled, Don’t rush to cut the cord<span class="subtitle-colon">: </span><span class="subtitle">New recommendations call for delaying cord clamping in preterm infants</span>
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Topics: infant, premature , umbilical cord clamping
AAP endorses early intervention for children who are deaf, hard of hearing
Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff
View articletitled, AAP endorses early intervention for children who are deaf, hard of hearing
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Topics: early intervention (education) , hearing impaired persons , hearing loss , early hearing detection and intervention
87 pediatric deaths associated with influenza reported
Henry H. Bernstein, D.O., FAAP
View articletitled, 87 pediatric deaths associated with influenza reported
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Topics: death of child , influenza , influenza vaccines , vaccines
Good news, bad news
Update on pediatric drug shortages a mixed picture
Lori O’Keefe
View articletitled, <em>Good news, bad news</em><br />Update on pediatric drug shortages a mixed picture
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Topics: medication shortages , chemotherapy regimen , coping behavior
AAP recommends screening panels to evaluate for bleeding disorders in suspected child abuse
James D. Anderst, M.D., FAAP; Shannon L. Carpenter, M.D., FAAP
View articletitled, AAP recommends screening panels to evaluate for bleeding disorders in suspected child abuse
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Topics: bleeding diathesis , blood coagulation disorders , child abuse , contusions
Online consults can provide revenue, improve access to medical home
Peter J. Dehnel, M.D., FAAP; Peter D. Rappo, M.D., FAAP
View articletitled, Online consults can provide revenue, improve access to medical home
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Topics: cpt codes , medical home
ACIP recommends PCV13 for more high-risk children
Mary P. Glodé, M.D., FAAP
View articletitled, ACIP recommends PCV13 for more high-risk children
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Topics: 13-valent pneumococcal vaccine , advisory committee on immunization practices , invasive pneumococcal disease
Agencies measuring how many health workers get flu vaccine
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Topics: influenza vaccines

AAP Policy

This month in Pediatrics
View articletitled, This month in <em>Pediatrics</em>
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Topics: child abuse , hematology , medical oncology , neglect , bleeding diathesis

Health Briefs

Temporal artery thermometers may rival rectal thermometers in ED
Carla Kemp
View articletitled, Temporal artery thermometers may rival rectal thermometers in ED
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Topics: temporal arteries , thermometers
Young age, no tonsillectomy risk factors for repeat adenoidectomy
Carla Kemp
View articletitled, Young age, no tonsillectomy risk factors for repeat adenoidectomy
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Topics: adenoidectomy , tonsillectomy
Having sibling in military increases risk of substance use
Carla Kemp
View articletitled, Having sibling in military increases risk of substance use
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Topics: military personnel , relationship - sibling , substance use disorders , adolescent

Washington Report

AAP pursues federal policies that address children’s environmental health
Jamie Poslosky
View articletitled, AAP pursues federal policies that address children’s environmental health
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Topics: child health , climate change , environmental health , exposure
Dr. Brazelton honored
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Topics: barack obama , behavior assessment , child development , emotions , hospitals, pediatric

Letter from the President

Tobacco use remains a pediatric disease
Thomas K. McInerny, M.D., FAAP
View articletitled, Tobacco use remains a pediatric disease
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Topics: passive smoking , pediatric disorders , tobacco use , smoking , tobacco

Pediatricians and the Law

Medical-legal risks associated with circumcision of newborn males: need for revised consent
Jeffrey L. Brown, M.D., FAAP
View articletitled, Medical-legal risks associated with circumcision of newborn males: need for revised consent
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Topics: male circumcision

Focus on Subspecialties

Things you may not know (but should) about child sexual abuse
Vincent J. Palusci, M.D., M.S., FAAP
View articletitled, Things you may not know (but should) about child sexual abuse
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Topics: sexual abuse of child , statutes and laws
Sleep endoscopy used to evaluate complex pediatric OSAS
G. Paul Digoy, M.D., FAAP
View articletitled, Sleep endoscopy used to evaluate complex pediatric OSAS
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Topics: endoscopy , obstructive sleep apnea , sleep

ID Snapshot

Management of infant born to HIV-positive mother
H. Cody Meissner, M.D., FAAP
View articletitled, Management of infant born to HIV-positive mother
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Topics: hiv infections , hiv seropositivity , zidovudine

Research Update

First years out of residency filled with personal, professional changes
AAP Department of Research
View articletitled, First years out of residency filled with personal, professional changes
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Topics: internship and residency

Chapter Views and News

CATCH program engages, inspires chapter members
AAP Department of Community, Chapter and State Affairs
View articletitled, CATCH program engages, inspires chapter members
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Topics: community , internship and residency , medical residencies , maintenance of certification , child health

Coding Corner

AAP pushing for deactivation of NCCI edits that affect pediatricians
AAP Division of Health Care Finance and Quality Improvement
View articletitled, AAP pushing for deactivation of NCCI edits that affect pediatricians
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Topics: mountain sickness, chronic , myasthenic syndromes, congenital , national council on compensation insurance , medicaid , health care financing administration

FDA Update

Modeling, simulation being used in development of pediatric drugs
Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Pediatric Therapeutics; Pediatric & Maternal Health Staff; Office of Clinical Pharmacology
View articletitled, Modeling, simulation being used in development of pediatric drugs
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Topics: drug development , simulators , intensive care unit , drug absorption , drug disposition

Commentary

Where do hospitalists’ duties end and specialists’ begin?
Daniel A. Rauch, M.D., FAAP
View articletitled, Where do hospitalists’ duties end and specialists’ begin?
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Topics: hospitalists , job description

For Your Information

APLS award call for nominations
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Topics: awards and prizes
Radiology criteria updated
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Topics: diagnostic radiologic examination , radiology specialty
National Infant Immunization Week
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Topics: immunization
AAP children’s art contest
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Topics: arts , awards and prizes , medical research , money , passive smoking
Autism Awareness Month
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Topics: autistic disorder
Conference addresses substance abuse treatment
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Topics: substance abuse
Protecting babies from pertussis
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Topics: pertussis
AAP co-sponsors Telehealth Colloquium
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Topics: telehealth
Register soon for PAS meeting
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Topics: awards and prizes , health care reform , knowledge acquisition , patient-centered outcomes research institute , posters
Screen-Free Week
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Topics: cell phones , computers , posters , tablet dosage form , video games
AAP Bookstore
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Topics: clinical practice guideline , evidence-based practice

Health IT Trends

AAP policy outlines pediatric functions needed in e-prescribing systems
Kevin B. Johnson, M.D., M.S., FAAP; Christoph U. Lehmann, M.D., FAAP
View articletitled, AAP policy outlines pediatric functions needed in e-prescribing systems
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Topics: electronic prescribing

Tech Tip

Get updated AAP autism toolkit on CD-ROM, digital download
AAP Department of Practice
View articletitled, Get updated AAP autism toolkit on CD-ROM, digital download
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Topics: autistic disorder , cd-rom

Health Alerts

New safety rules for play yards
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Topics: bedding and linens , bedside rails , hanging , mental recall , toddler
Electric scooters
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Topics: powered scooters
Flashlight toys
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Topics: toys
Strollers
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Topics: hand rails , metals , silver , strangulation , lower back
Play yard sheets
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Topics: consumer product safety , cream , food , gossypium , mental recall
Mattresses
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Topics: consumer product safety , fire - disasters , fire - physical phenomenon , food , hawaii

Parent Plus

Cheap, easy-to-find household products put teens at risk
Trisha Korioth
View articletitled, Cheap, easy-to-find household products put teens at risk
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Topics: household products
Never leave dogs, young children alone together
Trisha Korioth
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Topics: dog, domestic

Did You Know?

AAP Customer Service ready to help
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Topics: customer service

Seen & Heard

Seen & Heard - April 2013
AAP Department of Communications
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Topics: dental caries , diet , energy drinks , eye , firearms

Fellows in the News

Dr. Jenkins to receive top leadership award
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Topics: awards and prizes
Fellows in the News - April 2013
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Topics: awards and prizes , maine , professors , child health

In Memoriam

Dr. Koop, pioneering pediatric surgeon, famed surgeon general
Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff
View articletitled, Dr. Koop, pioneering pediatric surgeon, famed surgeon general
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Topics: accident prevention , acquired immunodeficiency syndrome , advocacy , cancer , childhood obesity
AAP past president, Dr. Comerci
Trisha Korioth
View articletitled, AAP past president, Dr. Comerci
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Topics: Adolescent Medicine , awards and prizes , substance abuse , arizona , adolescent health services
Dr. Lowe, health reform advocate, AAP president
Trisha Korioth
View articletitled, Dr. Lowe, health reform advocate, AAP president
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Topics: health care reform , acetylcholine , achondroplasia
Dr. Apt helped prevent childhood blindness
Trisha Korioth
View articletitled, Dr. Apt helped prevent childhood blindness
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Topics: adaptive pacing therapy , blindness
Dr. Harlor, Oregon Chapter president
Trisha Korioth
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Topics: oregon
In Memoriam - April 2013
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Topics: cancer , emergency department information systems , pancreatic cancer

CME

Mountain lovers, head to Pacific Northwest for CME
View articletitled, Mountain lovers, head to Pacific Northwest for CME
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Topics: education, medical, continuing
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