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Magnetoencephalographic Patterns of Epileptiform Activity in Children With Regressive Autism Spectrum Disorders

Jeffrey D. Lewine, PhD; Richard Andrews, MD; Michael Chez, MD; Arun-Angelo Patil, MD; Orrin Devinsky, MD ...

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Topics: autism spectrum disorder , autistic disorder , eeg shows epileptiform activity , electroencephalography

Cost-effectiveness of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prophylaxis Among Preterm Infants

Steven Joffe, MD; G. Thomas Ray, MBA; Gabriel J. Escobar, MD; Steven B. Black, MD; Tracy A. Lieu, MD

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Topics: infant, premature , palivizumab , cost effectiveness , sensitivity analysis

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in the Very Low Birth Weight Infant: The Vermont Oxford Network Experience

Neil N. Finer, MD; Jeffrey D. Horbar, MD; Joseph H. Carpenter, MS; for the Vermont Oxford Network

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Topics: cardiopulmonary resuscitation , infant, very low birth weight , vermont , epinephrine , birth weight

The Changing Pattern of Hypernatremia in Hospitalized Children

Michael L. Moritz, MD; J. Carlos Ayus, MD

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Topics: hypernatremia , serum sodium level

Effect of Computed Tomography on Patient Management and Costs in Children With Suspected Appendicitis

Barbara M. Garcia Peña, MD; George A. Taylor, MD; Dennis P. Lund, MD; Kenneth D. Mandl, MD

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Topics: appendicitis , computed tomography , sensitivity analysis

Reduction of Unnecessary Antibiotic Therapy in Newborn Infants Using Interleukin-8 and C-Reactive Protein as Markers of Bacterial Infections

Axel R. Franz, MD; Gerald Steinbach, MD; Martina Kron, PhD; Frank Pohlandt, MD

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Topics: antibiotic therapy , bacterial infections , c-reactive protein , interleukin-8 , narrow band imaging

Increase in Admission Threshold Explains Stable Asthma Hospitalization Rates

Mark J. Russo, MS; Kenneth M. McConnochie, MD; John T. McBride, MD; Peter G. Szilagyi, MD; Ann Marie Brooks, MD ...

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Topics: asthma , arterial oxygen saturation

Predicting Deterioration in Previously Healthy Infants Hospitalized With Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection

Ann-Marie Brooks, MD; John T. McBride, MD; Kenneth M. McConnochie, MD; Micah Aviram, MD; Christine Long, BS ...

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Topics: pediatric intensive care unit , respiratory syncytial virus infections , transfer technique , respiratory rate , inpatients

Dietary Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Do Not Influence Growth of Term Infants: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Maria Makrides, PhD; Mark A. Neumann, CMT; Karen Simmer, FRACP; Robert A. Gibson, PhD

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Topics: arachidonic acid , breast feeding , diet , docosahexaenoic acids , fatty acids

Early Dexamethasone Therapy and Blood Cell Count in Preterm Infants

Ching T. Peng, MD; Hong C. Lin, MD; Yuh J. Lin, MD; Chang H. Tsai, MD; Tsu F. Yeh, MD

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Topics: dexamethasone , hematology , infant, premature , bacteremia

Effects of Prenatal Steroids on Water and Sodium Homeostasis in Extremely Low Birth Weight Neonates

Said A. Omar, MD; Joseph D. DeCristofaro, MD; Bajrang I. Agarwal, MD; Edmund F. La Gamma, MD

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Topics: birth weight , extremely low birth weight infant , fluid intake , homeostasis , hypernatremia

Use of State Hospital Discharge Data to Assess the Morbidity From Rotavirus Diarrhea and to Monitor the Impact of a Rotavirus Immunization Program: A Pilot Study in Connecticut

Umesh D. Parashar, MBBS; Marc A. Chung, MPH; Robert C. Holman, MS; Robert W. Ryder, MD; James L. Hadler, MD ...

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Topics: diarrhea , rotavirus , hospitals, state , immunization programs

Day Care Attendance in the First Year of Life and Illnesses of the Upper and Lower Respiratory Tract in Children With a Familial History of Atopy

Juan C. Celedon, MD; Augusto A. Litonjua, MD; Scott T. Weiss, MD; Diane R. Gold, MD

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Topics: day care , atopy

Prevention of Exercise-induced Bronchospasm in Pediatric Asthma Patients: A Comparison of Two Salmeterol Powder Delivery Devices

Edwin A. Bronsky, MD; David S. Pearlman, MD; Bonnie F. Pobiner, PhD; Catherine Scott, BA; Yonghua Wang, PhD ...

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Topics: bronchial spasm , exercise , powder dose form , salmeterol , asthma, childhood

Crowd Out: Evidence From the Florida Healthy Kids Program

Elizabeth Shenkman, PhD; Richard Bucciarelli, MD; Donna Hope Wegener, MA; Rose Naff; Steve Freedman, PhD

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Topics: employer , florida

The Effect of Blood Transfusion Protocol on Retinopathy of Prematurity: A Prospective, Randomized Study

Steven E. Brooks, MD; Dennis M. Marcus, MD; Delores Gillis, RN; Elizabeth Pirie; CRNI§; Maribeth H. Johnson, MS ...

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Topics: blood transfusion , hematocrit , retinopathy of prematurity , transfusion , birth weight

For-Profit Versus Not-for-Profit Dialysis Care for Children With End Stage Renal Disease

Susan L. Furth, MD; Wenke Hwang, PhD; Alicia M. Neu, MD; Barbara A. Fivush, MD; Neil R. Powe, MD

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Topics: dialysis procedure , hemodialysis , kidney failure, chronic

Comparison of Perinatal Outcomes Among TennCare Managed Care Organizations

William O. Cooper, MD; Gerald B. Hickson, MD; Edward F. Mitchel; Jr, MS; Wayne A. Ray, PhD

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Topics: infant death , managed care organizations , perinatal period , prenatal care

Firearm Injury Prevention Counseling: Are We Missing the Mark?

Elise C. Becher, MD; Nicholas A. Christakis, MD

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Topics: counseling , firearms , gunshot wounds , ownership

Adherence to AAP Guidelines for Well-Child Care Under Managed Care

Robert S. Byrd, MD; Robert A. Hoekelman, MD; Peggy Auinger, MS

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Topics: managed care programs , well child visit , insurance

Special Article

Brain Damage in Preterm Newborns: Might Enhancement of Developmentally Regulated Endogenous Protection Open a Door for Prevention?

Olaf Dammann, MD; Alan Leviton, MD

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Topics: brain injuries , cytokine , growth factor , oligodendroglia , white matter

Commentary

Magnetoencephalographic Patterns of Epileptiform Activity in Children With Regressive Autism Spectrum Disorders

Brian G. R. Neville, FRCP

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Topics: assessment scales , autism spectrum disorder , eeg shows epileptiform activity , encephalopathy , electroencephalography

RSV Immune Globulin Prophylaxis: Is an Ounce of Prevention Worth a Pound of Cure?

Frank W. Moler, MD

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Topics: immunoglobulins

Experience and Reason

Varicella Outbreaks After Vaccine Licensure: Should They Make You Chicken?

Udo Buchholz, MD; Ron Moolenaar, MD; Carol Peterson, MD; Laurene Mascola, MD

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Topics: chickenpox , disease outbreaks , human herpesvirus 3 , vaccines , vaccination

American Academy of Pediatrics

Immunizations for Native American Children

Committee on Native American Child Health and Committee on Infectious Diseases

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Topics: haemophilus influenzae type b , hepatitis a , hepatitis b , immunization , native americans

JOINT STATEMENT OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS (AAP) AND THE UNITED STATES PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE (USPHS)

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Topics: mercury , thimerosal , united states public health service , vaccines , hepatitis b surface antigens

Thimerosal in Vaccines—An Interim Report to Clinicians

Committee on Infectious Diseases and Committee on Environmental Health

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Topics: exposure , mercury , thimerosal , vaccines , toxic effect

Possible Association of Intussusception With Rotavirus Vaccination

Committee on Infectious Diseases

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Topics: intussusception , rotavirus vaccines

Letters to the Editor

Toxic Effects of Indoor Molds

Gary M. Gorlick, MD

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Topics: mold , toxic effect

When Is There Enough Evidence to Stop Worrying About Pertussis Vaccine?

Samuel Sepkowitz, MD

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Topics: pertussis vaccine , vaccines

Read This—It's Important

Philip R. Beckett, PhD; John L. Kirkland, MD

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Topics: cpt codes , equity , leg , medicare , reimbursement mechanisms

Observer Bias in Acellular Pertussis Vaccine Trials

C. H. Wirsing von König, MD; H. J. Schmitt; A. Neiss

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Topics: observer variation , pertussis vaccine , vaccines , cough

Too Little Water Intake Causing Nephrolithiasis, Revealed by Too Much Water!

F. Cachat, MD; J-P. Guignard, MD

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Topics: nephrolithiasis , water drinking

Myoclonic Movements in Very Low Birth Weight Premature Infants Associated With Midazolam Intravenous Bolus Administration

Dan Waisman, MD; Zalman Weintraub, MD; Avi Rotschild, MD; Yoram Bental, MD

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Topics: infant, premature , infant, very low birth weight , intravenous bolus , midazolam

Electronic Article

Current Incidence of Retinopathy of Prematurity, 1989–1997

Naveed Hussain, MBBS; Jonathan Clive, PhD; Vineet Bhandari, MD

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Topics: chemical surfactants , infant, premature , ophthalmic examination and evaluation , oxygen supplementation , perinatal period

Television-viewing Habits and Sleep Disturbance in School Children

Judith Owens, MD; Rolanda Maxim, MD; Melissa McGuinn, BA; Chantelle Nobile, BA; Michael Msall, MD ...

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Topics: sleep , sleep disorders , television , habits , bedtime

Health System Factors Contributing to Breastfeeding Success

Lisa W. Kuan, MD; Maria Britto, MD; Joji Decolongon, MS; Pamela J. Schoettker, MS; Harry D. Atherton, BSEE ...

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Topics: breast feeding , length of stay , health care systems , breastfeeding support , lactation consultants

Oral Rehydration Solution for Acute Diarrhea Prevents Subsequent Unscheduled Follow-up Visits

Christopher Duggan, MD; Jack Lasche, MD; Martha McCarty, MD; Kathleen Mitchell, MD; Robert Dershewitz, MD ...

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Topics: diarrhea , diarrhea, acute , follow-up visit , oral rehydration solution , vomiting

Measurement of Blood Pressure in Children: Recommendations and Perceptions on Cuff Selection

Majda Arafat, MD; Tej K. Mattoo, MD

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Topics: blood pressure determination , hypertension , perception , advisory committees , internship and residency

Relative Efficacy of Amethocaine Gel and Lidocaine–Prilocaine Cream for Port-a-Cath Puncture in Children

Raafat Bishai, MD; Anna Taddio, PhD; Benjamin Bar-Oz, MD; Melvin H. Freedman, MD; Gideon Koren, MD

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Topics: cream , gel , lidocaine , lidocaine/prilocaine , pain

Neurologic, Neurocognitive, and Brain Growth Outcomes in Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Children Receiving Different Nucleoside Antiretroviral Regimens

Claire Raskino, MSc; Deborah A. Pearson, PhD; Carol J. Baker, MD; Marta H. Lifschitz, MD; Karen O'Donnell, PhD ...

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Topics: anti-retroviral agents , brain , didanosine , hiv infections , motor function

Growth and Fatness at Three to Six Years of Age of Children Born Small- or Large-for-Gestational Age

Mary L. Hediger, PhD; Mary D. Overpeck, DrPH; Andrea McGlynn, MS; Robert J. Kuczmarski, PhD; Kurt R. Maurer, PhD ...

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Topics: birth weight , infant, small for gestational age , macrosomia , mid upper arm circumference , multiple imputation

Recurrent Acute Life-threatening Events and Lactic Acidosis Caused by Chronic Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in an Infant

Marta Foster, MD; Salvatore R. Goodwin, MD; Charles Williams, MD; Janice Loeffler, MD

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Topics: acidosis, lactic , carbon monoxide poisoning , carboxyhemoglobin , influenza

Identification of Risk Factors in Rat Bite Incidents Involving Humans

Randall B. Hirschhorn, RS; Robert R. Hodge, MS

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Topics: bites , rat bites

Yersinia Enterocolitis Mimicking Crohn's Disease in a Toddler

Anne Marie McMorrow Tuohy, MD; Molly O'Gorman, MD; Carrie Byington, MD; Barbara Reid, MD; W. Daniel Jackson, MD

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Topics: crohn's disease , yersinia enterocolitica , yersinia enterocolitica infections , toddler , diarrhea

Zinc Protoporphyrin/Heme Ratio for Diagnosis of Preanemic Iron Deficiency

Rebecca L. Rettmer, MS; Timothy H. Carlson, PhD; Maurice L. Origenes; Jr, MD; Rhona M. Jack, PhD ...

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Topics: heme , hemoglobin , iron , iron deficiency , protoporphyrins

Keeping Children With Exercise-induced Asthma Active

Henry Milgrom, MD; Lynn M. Taussig, MD

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Topics: airway device , asthma , asthma, exercise-induced , bronchial spasm , exercise

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