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Volume 35, Issue 3
March 2014
AAP News Cover Image for Volume 35, Issue 3
ISSN 1073-0397
EISSN 1556-3332

News and Features

Passing the torch: Dr. Perrin begins tenure as 2014 AAP president
View articletitled, Passing the torch: Dr. Perrin begins tenure as 2014 AAP president
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Topics: torch panel , torch syndrome
Dealing with disasters
AAP leaders, experts identify strategies to help pediatricians address their own needs
David J. Schonfeld, M.D., FAAP
View articletitled, <em>Dealing with disasters</em><br /> AAP leaders, experts identify strategies to help pediatricians address their own needs
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Topics: disasters
Hyperglycemic control in critically ill children examined
View articletitled, Hyperglycemic control in critically ill children examined
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Topics: critically ill children , hyperglycemic agents
From prenatal visit to anticipatory guidance up to age 21
Academy’s new Periodicity Schedule is now online, providing up-to-date reference
Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff
View articletitled, <em>From prenatal visit to anticipatory guidance up to age 21</em><br /> Academy’s new Periodicity Schedule is now online, providing up-to-date reference
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Topics: bright futures , periodicity , prenatal care , preventive health services , depression screening
Excessive gum chewing may lead to chronic headaches
View articletitled, Excessive gum chewing may lead to chronic headaches
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Topics: chewing , headache, chronic
Mental health advocate brings academic, practice experience to AAP board
Wynn St. Clair
View articletitled, Mental health advocate brings academic, practice experience to AAP board
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Topics: mental health
Off-label, not off limits: AAP policy addresses pediatric prescribing issues
Lori O’Keefe
View articletitled, Off-label, not off limits: AAP policy addresses pediatric prescribing issues
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Topics: off-label use , prescribing behavior , united states food and drug administration
Policy: Retail-based clinics no substitute for medical home
Patrick O’Connell
View articletitled, Policy: Retail-based clinics no substitute for medical home
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Topics: medical home , retail clinics
AAP: Don’t neglect psychosocial needs when caring for youths with AIDS
Jaime Martinez, M.D., FAAP; Rana Chakraborty, M.D., Ph.D., FAAP
View articletitled, AAP: Don’t neglect psychosocial needs when caring for youths with AIDS
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Topics: acquired immunodeficiency syndrome , adolescent , hiv , neglect
Standards for medical home recognition program updated
Xavier D. Sevilla, M.D., M.B.A., FAAP
View articletitled, Standards for medical home recognition program updated
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Topics: medical home , national committee on quality assurance
N.J. Chapter partners with payer on medical home program
Steven W. Kairys, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP
View articletitled, N.J. Chapter partners with payer on medical home program
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Topics: healthcare payer , medical home
Emerging research featured at Pediatric Academic Societies meeting
View articletitled, Emerging research featured at Pediatric Academic Societies meeting
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Topics: asthma , bullying , child health , evidence-based practice , food insecurity

AAP Policy

This month in Pediatrics
View articletitled, This month in <em>Pediatrics</em>
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Topics: aids, pediatric , ambulatory care services , cardiopulmonary arrest , child health , contraception, postcoital

Health Briefs

Most parents unaware that teens are at high risk for hearing loss
Carla Kemp
View articletitled, Most parents unaware that teens are at high risk for hearing loss
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Topics: hearing loss
Handoff program associated with reduction in medical errors
Carla Kemp
View articletitled, Handoff program associated with reduction in medical errors
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Topics: medical errors , transition of care
Internet flush with unreliable information on pediatric poisonings
Carla Kemp
View articletitled, Internet flush with unreliable information on pediatric poisonings
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Topics: accidental poisoning in children , internet , poisoning

Washington Report

Pediatricians dive into federal advocacy during D.C. trainings
Devin Miller
View articletitled, Pediatricians dive into federal advocacy during D.C. trainings
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Topics: advocacy
Legislative Conference coming soon
Devin Miller
View articletitled, Legislative Conference coming soon
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Topics: advocacy , child health , fellowships and scholarships

Letter from the President

AAP committed to addressing poverty to help children reach their potential
James M. Perrin, M.D., FAAP
View articletitled, AAP committed to addressing poverty to help children reach their potential
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Topics: poverty

Pediatricians and the Law

Does arbitration law force pediatricians to ‘go it alone’ when health insurers don’t pay?
William M. McDonnell, M.D., J.D., FAAP
View articletitled, Does arbitration law force pediatricians to ‘go it alone’ when health insurers don’t pay?
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Topics: arbitration , insurance carriers , statutes and laws , litigation

Focus on Subspecialties

Old foe, old remedy
Studies support use of older, inexpensive antibiotics for community acquired pneumonia
Ricardo A. Quinonez, M.D., FAAP
View articletitled, <em>Old foe, old remedy</em><br /> Studies support use of older, inexpensive antibiotics for community acquired pneumonia
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Topics: community acquired pneumonia , length of stay
When the bully is a coach: What pediatricians and parents can do
Kody A. Moffatt, M.D., M.S., FAAP
View articletitled, When the bully is a coach: What pediatricians and parents can do
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Topics: bullying , sports , young adult , emotions
Benefits seen with newborn screening for CAH, but false-positives high
Patricia Y. Fechner, M.D., FAAP
View articletitled, Benefits seen with newborn screening for CAH, but false-positives high
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Topics: 17-alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate , false-positive results , neonatal screening , hydrocortisone , 21-hydroxylase deficiency

ID Snapshot

What is Ali Maalin’s claim to fame?
H. Cody Meissner, M.D., FAAP
View articletitled, What is Ali Maalin’s claim to fame?
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Topics: fingolimod-associated macular edema , smallpox , vaccination , immunization , smallpox viruses

Research Update

Survey shows fewer pediatricians participating in community activities that promote child health
AAP Department of Research
View articletitled, Survey shows fewer pediatricians participating in community activities that promote child health
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Topics: child health , community , internship and residency , community health services , community pediatric service

Chapter Views and News

Changes in health care delivery shape new chapter membership benefits
AAP Department of Community, Chapter and State Affairs
View articletitled, Changes in health care delivery shape new chapter membership benefits
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Topics: delivery of health care

Coding Corner

Beyond 25 and 59: When to use less common modifiers
AAP Division of Health Care Finance and Practice Improvement
View articletitled, Beyond 25 and 59: When to use less common modifiers
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Topics: modifiers , procedure discontinued

Commentary

Pediatricians can lay out evidence to allay fears over HPV vaccine
Michael T. Brady, M.D., FAAP
View articletitled, Pediatricians can lay out evidence to allay fears over HPV vaccine
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Topics: fear , human papilloma virus vaccine

FDA Update

Oncology drugs among 500 products with new pediatric information
Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Pediatric Therapeutics; Pediatric & Maternal Health Staff; Division of Hematology and Oncology Products
View articletitled, Oncology drugs among 500 products with new pediatric information
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Topics: medical oncology , united states food and drug administration , childhood cancer

Did You Know?

Grassroots voices: Annual Leadership Forum turns 10
Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff
View articletitled, Grassroots voices: Annual Leadership Forum turns 10
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Topics: voice

AAP Abroad

Honduran pediatricians, responders readied for disasters
View articletitled, Honduran pediatricians, responders readied for disasters
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Topics: disasters

For Your Information

Poison Prevention Week
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Topics: poison prevention
ADHD guideline: youths in correctional settings
View articletitled, ADHD guideline: youths in correctional settings
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Topics: adolescent , attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder , correctional facilities
National Public Health Week
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Topics: public health medicine
Free CDC materials
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Topics: measles , pertussis , vaccines , vaccination , color
AAP awards
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Topics: awards and prizes
Free online evidence-based medicine course
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Topics: evidence-based medicine
Call for award nominations
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Topics: awards and prizes
Palliative care resources
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Topics: palliative care
AAP Bookstore
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Topics: Adolescent Medicine , childhood obesity , young adult
New publication
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Topics: electronic medical records , health information technology , social welfare
AAP coding resources
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Topics: medical coding

Health IT Trends

Electronic medical records can support antibiotic stewardship
Emily C. Webber, M.D., FAAP
View articletitled, Electronic medical records can support antibiotic stewardship
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Topics: antimicrobial stewardship , electronic medical records , clinical decision support

Tech Tip

CDC app helps identify, treat fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
AAP Division of Quality
View articletitled, CDC app helps identify, treat fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
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Topics: fetal alcohol syndrome

Health Alerts

New rules to improve safety of bedside sleepers
View articletitled, New rules to improve safety of bedside sleepers
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Topics: consumer product safety , hand , knee region , push-ups , textiles
Pacifier holder clips
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Topics: pacifiers
Single, double strollers
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Topics: color , consumer product safety , diapers , fingers , food
Pacifiers
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Topics: pacifiers
Junior beds
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Topics: beds
Pool gate latches
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Topics: consumer product safety , food , magnets , mental recall , product recall
Baby rattles
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Topics: cercopithecidae , choking , consumer product safety , food , lions
Hooded girl’s jackets
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Topics: gossypium , neck , polyesters , clothing , food

Parent Plus

Helmets a must when skiing, snowboarding
Trisha Korioth
View articletitled, Helmets a must when skiing, snowboarding
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Topics: protective helmet , skiing , snowboarding
Not every illness should be treated with antibiotics
Trisha Korioth
View articletitled, Not every illness should be treated with antibiotics
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Topics: bacterial meningitis , bacterial pneumonia , bronchitis , common cold , cough

Fellows in the News

Fellows in the News
View articletitled, Fellows in the News
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Topics: awards and prizes , professors , schools, medical , hospitals, pediatric , palliative care

Seen & Heard

Seen and Heard
AAP Department of Public Affairs
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Topics: car seats , cholesterol measurement test , diet , dietary sodium chloride , eye

In Memoriam

Dr. Sullivan, Virginia Chapter president, PROS coordinator
View articletitled, Dr. Sullivan, Virginia Chapter president, PROS coordinator
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Topics: advocacy , army , attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder , bright futures , child health
In Memoriam
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Topics: awards and prizes , cancer , cardiovascular diseases , maine , ohio

CME

Choose Memorial Day weekend getaway with CME in NYC, Hilton Head
View articletitled, Choose Memorial Day weekend getaway with CME in NYC, Hilton Head
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Topics: education, medical, continuing , weekend
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