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Rural Versus Urban Hospitalizations for Firearm Injuries in Children and Adolescents

Bradley R. Herrin, MD; Julie R. Gaither, PhD; John M. Leventhal, MD; James Dodington, MD

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Topics: gunshot wounds

Outpatient Opioid Prescriptions for Children and Opioid-Related Adverse Events

Cecilia P. Chung, MD; S. Todd Callahan, MD; William O. Cooper, MD; William D. Dupont, PhD; Katherine T. Murray, MD ...

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Topics: adverse event , opioid analgesics , opioids

Social Aspects of Hookah Smoking Among US Youth

Israel Agaku, DMD; Satomi Odani, MPH; Brian Armour, PhD; Rebecca Glover-Kudon, PhD

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Topics: smoking , tobacco , waterpipes , smoke

Trends in Abstaining From Substance Use in Adolescents: 1975–2014

Sharon Levy, MD; Michael D. Campbell, PhD; Corinne L. Shea, MA; Robert DuPont, MD

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View articletitled, Trends in Abstaining From Substance Use in Adolescents: 1975–2014

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Topics: ethanol , marijuana , substance use disorders , tobacco , trend

Adults’ Perceptions of Nicotine Harm to Children

Catherine B. Kemp, BSN; Claire Adams Spears, PhD; Terry F. Pechacek, PhD; Michael P. Eriksen, ScD

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Topics: nicotine , perception , tobacco

The Effect of Lowering Public Insurance Income Limits on Hospitalizations for Low-Income Children

Jessica L. Bettenhausen, MD; Matthew Hall, PhD; Jeffrey D. Colvin, MD; Henry T. Puls, MD; Paul J. Chung, MD

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View articletitled, The Effect of Lowering Public Insurance Income Limits on Hospitalizations for Low-Income Children

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Topics: income , insurance

Federal Parity and Spending for Mental Illness

Alene Kennedy-Hendricks, PhD; Andrew J. Epstein, PhD; Elizabeth A. Stuart, PhD; Rebecca L. Haffajee, JD; Emma E. McGinty, PhD ...

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Topics: mental health , mental health parity and addiction equity act , mental health services , parity , spending

Health of Infants After ART-Treated, Subfertile, and Fertile Deliveries

Sunah S. Hwang, MD; Dmitry Dukhovny, MD; Daksha Gopal, MPH; Howard Cabral, PhD; Stacey Missmer, ScD ...

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View articletitled, Health of Infants After ART-Treated, Subfertile, and Fertile Deliveries

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Topics: fertility , premature birth , subfertility , congenital abnormality , communicable diseases

The Nutritional Quality of Gluten-Free Products for Children

Charlene Elliott, PhD

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Topics: food , gluten , sugars , sodium , saturated fatty acids

Parents’ Adverse Childhood Experiences and Their Children’s Behavioral Health Problems

Adam Schickedanz, MD; Neal Halfon, MD; Narayan Sastry, PhD; Paul J. Chung, MD

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Topics: adverse childhood experiences , behavioral medicine , behavioral problems , emotional disturbances , attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Clinical Implications of the Revised AAP Pediatric Hypertension Guidelines

Michael Khoury, MD; Philip R. Khoury, PhD; Lawrence M. Dolan, MD; Thomas R. Kimball, MD; Elaine M. Urbina, MD

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View articletitled, Clinical Implications of the Revised AAP Pediatric Hypertension Guidelines

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Topics: hypertension , hypertension, childhood , obesity , carotid intima-media thickness , end organ damage

High Blood Pressure at Early School Age Among Extreme Preterms

Betty R. Vohr, MD; Roy Heyne, MD; Carla Bann, PhD; Abhik Das, PhD; Rosemary D. Higgins, MD ...

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Topics: hypertension , weight gain , overweight , systole

Blood Pressure Thresholds and Mortality in Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury

Pratthana Suttipongkaset, MD; Nophanan Chaikittisilpa, MD; Monica S. Vavilala, MD; Abhijit V. Lele, MBBS; Arraya Watanitanon, MD ...

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View articletitled, Blood Pressure Thresholds and Mortality in Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury

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Topics: blood pressure , hospital mortality , hypotension , national trauma data bank , traumatic brain injuries

Drinking or Smoking While Breastfeeding and Later Cognition in Children

Louisa Gibson, Grad Dip Psych; Melanie Porter, MAPS

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Topics: alcohol drinking , breast feeding , ethanol , cognition , smoking

Out-of-Home Care and Subsequent Preterm Delivery: An Intergenerational Cohort Study

Can Liu, MD; Bo Vinnerljung, PhD; Viveca Östberg, PhD; Karl Gauffin, PhD; Sol Juarez, PhD ...

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View articletitled, Out-of-Home Care and Subsequent Preterm Delivery: An Intergenerational Cohort Study

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Topics: premature birth

Factors Associated With Refusal of Intramuscular Vitamin K in Normal Newborns

Jaspreet Loyal, MD; James A. Taylor, MD; Carrie A. Phillipi, MD; Neera K. Goyal, MD; Kelly E. Wood, MD ...

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View articletitled, Factors Associated With Refusal of Intramuscular Vitamin K in Normal Newborns

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Topics: vitamin k , intramuscular injections

Frequency of Pediatric Emergencies in Ambulatory Practices

Matthew L. Yuknis, MD; Elizabeth Weinstein, MD; Hannah Maxey, PhD; Lori Price, MD; Sierra X. Vaughn, MPH ...

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Topics: care of intensive care unit patient , pediatric emergency medicine , respiratory distress , seizures , ambulatory care facilities

Adverse Events in Hospitalized Pediatric Patients

David C. Stockwell, MD; Christopher P. Landrigan, MD; Sara L. Toomey, MD; Samuel S. Loren, AB; Jisun Jang, MA ...

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Topics: adverse event , chronic disease , inpatients , patient safety , teaching hospitals

HIV and Syphilis Screening Among Adolescents Diagnosed With Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Amanda Jichlinski, MD; Gia Badolato, MPH; William Pastor, MA; Monika K. Goyal, MD

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View articletitled, HIV and Syphilis Screening Among Adolescents Diagnosed With Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

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Topics: pelvic inflammatory disease , syphilis and hiv , syphilis , hiv testing

Visual and Hearing Impairments After Preterm Birth

Mikko Hirvonen, MD; Riitta Ojala, MD; Päivi Korhonen, MD; Paula Haataja, MD; Kai Eriksson, MD ...

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Complex Care Hospital Use and Postdischarge Coaching: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Ryan J. Coller, MD; Thomas S. Klitzner, MD; Carlos F. Lerner, MD; Bergen B. Nelson, MD; Lindsey R. Thompson, MS ...

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View articletitled, Complex Care Hospital Use and Postdischarge Coaching: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Topics: medical home , patient readmission , transition of care

Placental Abruption and Child Mortality

Outi Riihimäki, MD; Marjo Metsäranta, MD; Jorma Paavonen, MD; Tiina Luukkaala, MSc; Mika Gissler, MSocSci ...

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Topics: abruptio placentae , asphyxia , premature birth

Heterotaxy Syndrome and Intestinal Rotation Abnormalities

Lindsay M. Ryerson, MD; Scott Pharis, MD; Charissa Pockett, MD; Reeni Soni, MD; Deborah Fruitman, MD ...

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View articletitled, Heterotaxy Syndrome and Intestinal Rotation Abnormalities

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Topics: intestinal volvulus , intestines , malrotation, congenital , midgut volvulus correction , situs inversus

Commentaries

The National Opioid Epidemic and the Risk of Outpatient Opioids in Children

Elliot J. Krane, MD; Steven J. Weisman, MD; Gary A. Walco, PhD

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Topics: opioids , outpatients , opioid epidemic

Cutting Children’s Health Care Costs

Christopher P. Landrigan, MD

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Topics: child health , self-mutilation by cutting

Can Mental Health Parity Help Address the Mental/Behavioral Gap in Child Health?

James M. Perrin, MD

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Topics: child health , mental health , parity , physical health

Maternal Alcohol Use During Lactation and Child Development

Lauren M. Jansson, MD

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Topics: alcohol drinking , child development , lactation , exposure , prenatal care

Stress As a Link Between Childhood Trauma and Preterm Delivery

Moira Szilagyi, MD

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Topics: premature birth , trauma, pediatric

“GAPPS” in Patient Safety

Ricardo A. Quinonez, MD; Alan R. Schroeder, MD

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Topics: patient safety , child, hospitalized

From the American Academy of Pediatrics

Policy Statement

Food Additives and Child Health

Leonardo Trasande, MD; Rachel M. Shaffer, MPH; Sheela Sathyanarayana, MD; COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH; Jennifer A. Lowry, MD ...

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Topics: food additives , child health , food , exposure

Technical Report

Food Additives and Child Health

Leonardo Trasande, MD; Rachel M. Shaffer, MPH; Sheela Sathyanarayana, MD; COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH; Jennifer A. Lowry, MD ...

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Topics: food , food additives , nitrate , phthalates , perchlorate

Clinical Report

Physician’s Role in Coordinating Care of Hospitalized Children

Daniel A. Rauch, MD; COMMITTEE ON HOSPITAL CARE; SECTION ON HOSPITAL MEDICINE; Jennifer Ann Jewell, MD; Kimberly Dawn Ernst, MD ...

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View articletitled, Physician’s Role in Coordinating Care of Hospitalized Children

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Topics: child, hospitalized , physician's role , primary care physicians , coordination of care , transition of care

Clinical Report

The Eye Examination in the Evaluation of Child Abuse

Cindy W. Christian, MD, FAAP; Alex V. Levin, MD, MHSc, FAAO, FRCSC, FAAP; COUNCIL ON CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT; SECTION ON OPHTHALMOLOGY; AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED ORTHOPTISTS ...

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Topics: ophthalmic examination and evaluation , child abuse , eye injuries , eye

Clinical Report

Counseling in Pediatric Populations at Risk for Infertility and/or Sexual Function Concerns

Leena Nahata, MD; Gwendolyn P. Quinn, PhD; Amy C. Tishelman, PhD; SECTION ON ENDOCRINOLOGY; Jane L. Lynch, MD ...

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View articletitled, Counseling in Pediatric Populations at Risk for Infertility and/or Sexual Function Concerns

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Topics: counseling , fertility , fertility care , infertility , sexual function

Statement of Endorsement

Epidemiology in Firearm Violence Prevention

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Topics: gun violence

Statement of Endorsement

Consensus Statement: Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Young Children

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Topics: consensus , craniocerebral trauma

Pediatrics Perspectives

A “#MeToo Movement” for Children: Increasing Awareness of Sexual Violence Against Children

Nickolas T. Agathis, MD; Carolyn Payne, MD; Jean L. Raphael, MD

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Topics: sexual assault

Disorders of Sex Development/Intersex: Gaps in Psychosocial Care for Children

Michelle M. Ernst, PhD; Lih-Mei Liao, PhD; Arlene B. Baratz, MD; David E. Sandberg, PhD

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Topics: psychosocial care , sexual development disorders , intersex persons

Family Partnerships

Transitioning From “Sick Kid” to Community Health Worker: Building Better Bridges to Adult Care

Katherine Wu, BA; Dava Szalda, MD; Symme Trachtenberg, MSW; Sophia Jan, MD

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Topics: chronic disease , community health workers , cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, prednisone, and vincristine , internal medicine , partnerships

Monthly Feature

Angel Unaware and Down Syndrome Awareness

H. Hughes Evans, MD; Sarah T. Rice, MD

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Topics: down syndrome , institutionalization

Review Articles

Language Disorders and Problem Behaviors: A Meta-analysis

Philip R. Curtis, MA; Jennifer R. Frey, PhD; Cristina D. Watson, Ed.M; Lauren H. Hampton, PhD; Megan Y. Roberts, PhD

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View articletitled, Language Disorders and Problem Behaviors: A Meta-analysis

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Topics: behavioral problems , language disorders

Children’s Perspectives on Living With a Sibling With a Chronic Illness

Antoinette Deavin, BSc; Pete Greasley, BSc; Clare Dixon, BSc

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Topics: chronic disease , relationship - sibling , percutaneous coronary intervention , protein c inhibitor , emotions

Human and Bovine Colostrum for Prevention of Necrotizing Enterocolitis: A Meta-analysis

Behnam Sadeghirad, PharmD; Rebecca L. Morgan, MPH; Dena Zeraatkar, MSc; Adriana M. Zea, RD; Rachel Couban, MSc ...

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View articletitled, Human and Bovine Colostrum for Prevention of Necrotizing Enterocolitis: A Meta-analysis

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Topics: colostrum , hyperimmune colostrum, bovine , necrotizing enterocolitis , sepsis , infant, premature

State-of-the-Art Review Article

Pediatricians and Global Health: Opportunities and Considerations for Meaningful Engagement

Gitanjli Arora, MD; Emily Esmaili, DO; Michael B. Pitt, MD; Andrea Green, MD; Lisa Umphrey, MD ...

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View articletitled, Pediatricians and Global Health: Opportunities and Considerations for Meaningful Engagement

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Topics: community , world health , nongovernmental organizations , health care systems , advocacy

Ethics Rounds

Research Consent at the Age of Majority: Preferable but not Obligatory

Kyle B. Brothers, MD; Benjamin S. Wilfond, MD

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View articletitled, Research Consent at the Age of Majority: Preferable but not Obligatory

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Topics: donors , ethics , informed consent , institutional review board , majority

Reconsidering the Need for Reconsent at 18

Benjamin E. Berkman, JD; Dana Howard, PhD; David Wendler, PhD

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View articletitled, Reconsidering the Need for Reconsent at 18

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Topics: donors , majority , ethics

Quality Reports

Successful Chest Radiograph Reduction by Using Quality Improvement Methodology for Children With Asthma

Caroline S. Watnick, MD; Donald H. Arnold, MD; Richard Latuska, MD; Michael O’Connor, MD; David P. Johnson, MD

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View articletitled, Successful Chest Radiograph Reduction by Using Quality Improvement Methodology for Children With Asthma

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Topics: asthma , asthma, acute , chest x-ray , asthma, childhood , pneumonia

Integrating Psychological Screening Into Medical Care for Youth With Abdominal Pain

Natoshia R. Cunningham, PhD; Erin Moorman, BA; Courtney M. Brown, MD; Daniel Mallon, MD; Pavan K. Chundi, MS ...

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View articletitled, Integrating Psychological Screening Into Medical Care for Youth With Abdominal Pain

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Topics: abdominal pain , anxiety , pain , functional disability , gastroenterology

Case Reports

Altered Mental Status at High Altitude

Sydney Ryan, MD; Nanette Dudley, MD; Michael Green, DO; Charles Pruitt, MD; Geoffrey Jackman, MD

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Topics: baclofen , high altitude , mental state abnormal , muscle spasticity , overdose

Rectal Levothyroxine for the Treatment of Hypothyroidism: A Case Study

Marina Ybarra, MD; Tiago Jeronimo dos Santos, MD; Claudia Teixeira Cabido Pinheiro, MD; Vaê Dichtchekenian, MD; Durval Damiani, MD

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View articletitled, Rectal Levothyroxine for the Treatment of Hypothyroidism: A Case Study

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Topics: hypothyroidism , thyrotropin , thyroxine

Nonalimental Scurvy With Relapse Symptoms After Stopping Oral Vitamin C Supplementation

Nina Vaezipour, MD; Kurt Leibundgut, MD

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View articletitled, Nonalimental Scurvy With Relapse Symptoms After Stopping Oral Vitamin C Supplementation

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Topics: ascorbic acid , scurvy

Errata

Olson KR, Durwood L, McLaughlin KA. Mental Health of Transgender Children Who Are Supported in Their Identities. Pediatrics. 2016;137(3):e20153223

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Topics: krypton , mental health , transgender persons

Letters to the Editor

Antibiotic Stewardship and the Diagnosis of UTI in Children With Neurogenic Bladders

Annabelle de St. Maurice, MD, MPH; Zachary Willis, MD, MPH; Sherry Ross, MD

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Topics: neurogenic bladder , urinary tract infections , antimicrobial stewardship

Authors’ Response

Catherine S. Forster, MD; Nader Shaikh, MD

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Topics: bacteriuria , microbial colonization , neurogenic bladder , overdiagnosis , pyuria

Two Types of Very Low–Carbohydrate Diets

Bruce R. Bistrian

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Topics: carbohydrate restricted diet

Management of Type 1 Diabetes With a Very Low–Carbohydrate Diet: A Word of Caution

Elizabeth J. Mayer-Davis; Lori M. Laffel; John B. Buse

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Topics: carbohydrate restricted diet , diabetes mellitus, type 1

Authors’ Response

David S. Ludwig, MD, PhD; Belinda S. Lennerz, MD, PhD

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Topics: diabetes mellitus , diabetes mellitus, type 1 , very low calorie diet , diet , ketosis

Comment on Cardiac Arrest Survival in Pediatric and General Emergency Departments

Jessica J. Wall; Maryam Y. Naim

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View articletitled, Comment on Cardiac Arrest Survival in Pediatric and General Emergency Departments

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Topics: cardiac arrest , emergency service, hospital , out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

Authors’ Response

Kenneth A. Michelson, MD, MPH; Richard G. Bachur, MD; Jonathan A. Finkelstein, MD, MPH

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Topics: cardiac arrest , out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

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