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Updated AAP guidance will help you prepare for 2015-’16 flu season

Henry H. Bernstein, D.O., M.H.C.M., FAAP; Carrie L. Byington, M.D., FAAP

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Topics: influenza , vaccines , immunization

AAP Gateway offers up-to-the-minute pediatric research, news

Melissa Jenco

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Topics: developmental delay , grand rounds , medical devices , neurology , reading ability

President-elect candidates

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Topics: healthcare payer , teaching , licensure , vaccines , weight maintenance regimens

AAP: Mandatory flu immunization of health care workers ethical, necessary

Henry H. Bernstein, D.O., M.H.C.M., FAAP; Jeffrey R. Starke, M.D., FAAP

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Topics: ethics , immunization , influenza , influenza vaccines , vaccines

Infantile hemangiomas: Clinical report reflects multidisciplinary advice

David H. Darrow, M.D., D.D.S., FAAP

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Topics: strawberry nevus of skin , united states indian health service

Summit leads to recommendations for future of pediatric ACOs

James M. Perrin, M.D., FAAP

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Topics: accountable care organizations

FDA approves OxyContin for children 11 and older

Melissa Jenco

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Topics: oxycodone , united states food and drug administration

10 years after Hurricane Katrina, disaster plans for children a reality

Melissa Jenco

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Topics: disasters , hurricane katrina , needles

AAP report offers wealth of information on how to help children after disaster strikes

Melissa Jenco

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Topics: disasters , strikes, employee

Exposure to cyanotoxins poses risk for infants and children

Ruth A. Etzel, M.D., Ph.D., FAAP

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Topics: fresh water , microcystin , potable water , toxins , body weight

CDC data show vaccine rates high but work remains

Melissa Jenco

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Topics: vaccines , immunization

Report finds pediatricians now integral to ADHD diagnostic practices

Trisha Korioth

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Topics: attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

ICD-10-CM claim denials: What to do to get paid

Susan Kressly, M.D., FAAP

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Topics: denial (psychology) , healthcare payer , hotlines , international classification of diseases , medical coding

Universal ultrasound screening of hips not recommended: AAP endorsed guideline

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff

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Topics: hip region , ultrasonography

Children in foster care often have complex health needs

Melissa Jenco

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Topics: foster care , foster child , wounds and injuries , child welfare

Policy points out proper use of Apgar score

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AAP Policy

This month in Pediatrics

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Topics: communicable diseases , foster care , nicotine , smoke , tobacco

Health Briefs

No association found between psychostimulants, tics

Carla Kemp

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Topics: psychostimulant , tic disorder , central nervous system stimulants

Enrollment in some pediatric nurse practitioner programs stagnant

Carla Kemp

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Topics: nurses, pediatric

Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units providing valuable service

Carla Kemp

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Topics: environmental health

Washington Report

Pediatricians give voice to children in foster care

Devin Miller

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Topics: foster care , foster child , medicaid , personal satisfaction , statutes and laws

AAP president hosts briefing

Devin Miller

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Topics: congress (u.s. legislature) , science of nutrition , sound

Letter from the President

Take a deep breath and focus on the moment

Sandra G. Hassink, M.D., FAAP

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Topics: anxiety , inspiration , mental concentration , respiration , respiratory sounds

Commentary

Reauthorization of Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act vital to U.S. children

Tom Vilsack

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Topics: hunger , science of nutrition

Focus on an Issue

Beyond ‘turn it off’: How to advise families on media use

Ari Brown, M.D., FAAP; Donald L. Shifrin, M.D., FAAP; David L. Hill, M.D., FAAP

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Topics: digital media , toddler , mobile applications , screen time , neuroscience

Pediatricians and the Law

Affirmation statements can help combat improper medical expert testimony

Sandeep K. Narang, M.D., J.D., FAAP; Stephan R. Paul, M.D., J.D., FAAP

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Focus on Subspecialties

Rare genetic autoinflammatory conditions may provide clues for juvenile dermatomyositis

Hanna Kim, M.D.

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Topics: autoinflammatory disease , exanthema , genetics , juvenile dermatomyositis , rheumatology

Infants with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy may need to be transported for therapeutic cooling

Webra Price-Douglas, Ph.D., CRNP; Caraciolo Fernandes, M.D., M.B.B.S., FAAP

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Topics: encephalopathy, ischemic-hypoxic , healthcare information exchange , counseling

ID Snapshot

Do you recognize this person? You know her nickname

H. Cody Meissner, M.D., FAAP

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Topics: cost of illness , enteric fever , salmonella , serotype , vaccines

Chapter Views and News

Chapters aim to ensure health system reforms work for pediatrics

AAP Department of Community, Chapter and State Affairs

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Topics: health care systems , medicaid

Coding Corner

Basic rules for applying ICD-10 code set appropriately

AAP Division of Health Care Finance

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Topics: international classification of diseases , medical coding

FDA Update

How to assess risk of sedation for nontherapeutic procedures in pediatric research

Food and Drug Administration Office of Pediatric Therapeutics; Division of Pediatric and Maternal Health

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Research Update

Periodic Survey to guide AAP work on home visiting programs

AAP Department of Research

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For Your Information

Halloween resources for pediatricians

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Topics: candy , choking , community

Help when leaving, re-entering workforce

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Topics: workforce , reentry

Learn about resolution process at ALF

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Shop AAP

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Topics: care of intensive care unit patient , international classification of diseases , medical coding , pediatric psychopharmacology

AAP digital awards

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Abstracts invited for two meetings

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Topics: canada , clinical research , laboratory , self-mutilation by cutting

Immunization support

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AAP emergency committee celebrates 30 years

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Topics: emergency medical services for children , marquis study , pediatric emergency medicine , radioactive fallout , violence prevention

Course calendar

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Topics: communicable diseases , crystal structure , infant, premature , premature birth , vaccinology

2015 AAP Award Winners

AAP Education Award

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AAP Samuel J. Fomon Nutrition Award

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Topics: awards and prizes , science of nutrition

Abraham Jacobi Memorial Award

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Alvin H. Jacobs Award

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Arnold J. Capute Award

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Topics: awards and prizes , disabled children

Arnold M. Salzberg Award

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Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Awards for Practicing Doctors

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Award for Lifetime Contribution in Infectious Diseases Education

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Topics: awards and prizes , communicable diseases

Award for Outstanding Service to Maltreated Children

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Award for Pediatric Innovation

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Byron Oberst Award

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C. Anderson Aldrich Award

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Topics: awards and prizes , wiskott-aldrich syndrome

Calvin (C.J.) Sia Community Pediatrics Medical Home Leadership & Advocacy Award

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Topics: advocacy , awards and prizes , community pediatric service , medical home

Charles “Buzzy” Vanchiere Award

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Child Health Advocate Award

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Topics: awards and prizes , child health

Clifford G. Grulee Award

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Dale Richmond/Justin Coleman Lectureship Award

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Dave Berry Award

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Distinguished Career Award

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Topics: awards and prizes , care of intensive care unit patient

Distinguished Service Award

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E. H. Christopherson Lectureship in International Child Health

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Topics: child health

Edwin L. Kendig Award

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F. Edwards Rushton CATCH Award

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Fellow Achievement Award

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Founders Award

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Topics: awards and prizes , cardiac surgery procedures

Henry L. Barnett Award

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James T. Cassidy Award

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Jerome Glaser Distinguished Service Award

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Jim Seidel Distinguished Service Award

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Job Lewis Smith Award

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Ken Graff Young Investigator Award

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Leo J. Geppert Case Award

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Leo J. Geppert Research Award

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Leonard Apt Lectureship Award

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Topics: adaptive pacing therapy , awards and prizes

Local Heroes Award

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Martha Bushore-Fallis APLS Award

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Michael Shannon Humanitarian Award

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Milton J.E. Senn Award

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Murray Davidson Award

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Topics: awards and prizes , science of nutrition

Native American Child Health Advocacy Award

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Topics: advocacy , awards and prizes , child health , native americans

Neonatal Education Award

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Topics: awards and prizes , newborn

Neonatal Landmark Award

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Topics: awards and prizes , newborn

Oral Health Service Award

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Topics: awards and prizes , oral health

Outstanding Achievement Award

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Outstanding Service Award

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Pioneer Award in Integrative Medicine

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Topics: awards and prizes , integrative medicine

Robert M. Smith Award

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Section on Hospital Medicine Abstract Research Award

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Topics: awards and prizes , hospital care

Senior Section Child Advocacy Awards

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Topics: awards and prizes , child advocacy

Stephen L. Gans Distinguished Overseas Lectureship

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Topics: engineering , hospitals, pediatric , hospitals, university , patents , pediatric surgery

Susan S. Aronson Award

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Technological Innovations in Pediatric Emergency Medicine Award

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Topics: awards and prizes , pediatric emergency medicine , technological innovations

Thomas E. Shaffer Award

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Thomas F. Tonniges, M.D., FAAP, Lifetime Achievement Award for Advocacy on Behalf of Vulnerable Children

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Topics: advocacy , awards and prizes , child at risk

Urology Medal

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Val G. Hemming Award

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Virginia Apgar Award

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Topics: apgar score , awards and prizes

William E. Ladd Medal

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Topics: lacrimoauriculodentodigital syndrome

William G. Bartholome Award for Ethical Excellence

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Topics: awards and prizes , ethics

Health IT Trends

Portals can save time, money if implemented properly

Sogol Pahlavan, M.D., FAAP

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Topics: marketing , money , teaching , workflow , telephone

Tech Tip

CATCH grant used to develop vaccine reminder service

AAP Division of Quality

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Topics: vaccines

Health Alerts

Kids’ watches

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Topics: chemical burns , color , consumer product safety , exanthema , food

One-piece infant garments

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Topics: clothing

Nightlights

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

Children’s jackets

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Topics: baseball , chest , choking , consumer product safety , food

Moses baskets, stands

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Topics: consumer product safety , food , mental recall , palm of hand , polyesters

Smartphone chargers

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Infant toys

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Giraffe purses

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Bicycle release levers

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Topics: consumer product safety , food , mental recall , product recall , puerto rico

Pencil cases

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Topics: magnets , intestines , automobiles , deglutition , food

Parent Plus

Three reasons why parents need immunizations, too

Trisha Korioth

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Topics: immunization , vaccines

Check ingredients before using prescription ear drops on children

Trisha Korioth

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Fellows in the News

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Topics: awards and prizes , community reinforcement and family training , hawaii , hospital care , medical home

Seen & Heard

Seen and Heard

AAP Department of Public Affairs

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Topics: antihistamines , autistic disorder , carbon , child health , climate change

In Memoriam

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Topics: cancer , cholangiocarcinoma , internship and residency , medical liability , medical residencies

CME

Pediatric seminars will top the charts at Nashville resort in December

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Topics: canada , education, medical, continuing , pamphlets , diet , seizures

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