Issues

Topics: carotid intima-media thickness , dyslipidemias , high density lipoprotein cholesterol , ldl cholesterol lipoproteins , atherosclerosis

Dietary Fats and Atherosclerosis From Childhood to Adulthood

Tomi T. Laitinen, MD, PhD; Joel Nuotio, MD, PhD; Suvi P. Rovio, PhD; Harri Niinikoski, MD, PhD; Markus Juonala, MD, PhD ...

Abstracts

Topics: aorta , atherosclerosis , diet , dietary fats , carotid intima-media thickness

Antibiotic Use and Outcomes in Children in the Emergency Department With Suspected Pneumonia

Matthew J. Lipshaw, MD; Michelle Eckerle, MD, MPH; Todd A. Florin, MD, MSCE; Eric J. Crotty, MD; Jessi Lipscomb, BS ...

Abstracts

Topics: pneumonia , treatment failure , emergency service, hospital , quality of life

Performance of the Modified Boston and Philadelphia Criteria for Invasive Bacterial Infections

Todd W. Lyons, MD, MPH; Aris C. Garro, MD, MPH; Andrea T. Cruz, MD, MPH; Stephen B. Freedman, MDCM, MSc; Pamela J. Okada, MD ...

Abstracts

Topics: bacterial infection, serious , bacterial infections , bacterial meningitis , fever , misclassification

Costs and Use for Children With Medical Complexity in a Care Management Program

David A. Bergman, MD; David Keller, MD; Dennis Z. Kuo, MD, MHS; Carlos Lerner, MD, MPhil; Mona Mansour, MD, MS ...

Abstracts

Topics: spending , patient care management , inpatients

Continuous Albuterol With Benzalkonium in Children Hospitalized With Severe Asthma

Matthew C. Pertzborn, MD; Sreekala Prabhakaran, MD; Mutasim Abu-Hasan, MD; Dawn Baker, ARNP, AE-C; Samuel Wu, PhD ...

Abstracts

Topics: albuterol , asthma , bronchioloalveolar carcinoma , bacterial artificial chromosomes , asthma, acute

HIV Testing Among Adolescents With Acute Sexually Transmitted Infections

Danielle Petsis, MPH; Jungwon Min, PhD, MS; Yuan-Shung V. Huang, MS; Aletha Y. Akers, MD, MPH; Sarah Wood, MD, MSHP

Abstracts

Topics: hiv testing , sexually transmitted diseases , hiv

Transgender Youth Experiences and Perspectives Related to HIV Preventive Services

Holly B. Fontenot, PhD, RN/NP, FAAN; Sean R. Cahill, PhD; Timothy Wang, MPH; Sophia Geffen, MPH; Bradley P. White, MS, RN ...

Abstracts

Body Dissatisfaction and Mental Health Outcomes of Youth on Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy

Laura E. Kuper, PhD; Sunita Stewart, PhD; Stephanie Preston, MD; May Lau, MD, MPH; Ximena Lopez, MD

Abstracts

Topics: body image dissatisfaction , depressive disorders , endocrine therapy , gender , hormone replacement therapy

Perioperative Transfusions and Venous Thromboembolism

Ruchika Goel, MD, MPH; Cassandra D. Josephson, MD; Eshan U. Patel, MPH; Molly R. Petersen, ScM; Sarah Makhani, MS ...

Abstracts

Topics: erythrocyte transfusion , perioperative care , venous thromboembolism , blood transfusion , transfusion

The Infantile Hemangioma Referral Score: A Validated Tool for Physicians

Christine Léauté-Labrèze, MD; Eulalia Baselga Torres, MD; Lisa Weibel, MD; Laurence M. Boon, MD; Maya El Hachem, MD ...

Abstracts

Topics: gold standard , strawberry nevus of skin , interrater reliability , roc curve

Efficacy of Melatonin in Children With Postconcussive Symptoms: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Karen M. Barlow, MBChB; Brian L. Brooks, PhD; Michael J. Esser, MD; Adam Kirton, MD; Angelo Mikrogianakis, MD ...

Abstracts

Topics: melatonin , post-concussion syndrome , persistent postconcussive syndrome , postpolypectomy coagulation syndrome , sleep

Predicting School-Aged Cognitive Impairment in Children Born Very Preterm

Carmina Erdei, MD; Nicola C. Austin, DM; Sara Cherkerzian, ScD; Alyssa R. Morris, MA; Lianne J. Woodward, PhD

Abstracts

Topics: cognitive impairment

Mental Health Outcomes Among Homeless, Runaway, and Stably Housed Youth

Janna R. Gewirtz O’Brien, MD; Laurel D. Edinburgh, MSN, APRN; Andrew J. Barnes, MD; Annie-Laurie McRee, DrPH

Abstracts

Topics: homelessness , housing , mental health , homeless youth

Breastfeeding Initiation, Duration, and Supplementation Among Mexican-Origin Women in Texas

Michelle A. Eilers, MSc; C. Emily Hendrick, MPH, PhD; Rafael Pérez-Escamilla, PhD; Daniel A. Powers, PhD; Joseph E. Potter, PhD

Abstracts

Topics: breast feeding , acculturation , mexico

Validation of a Prediction Rule for Mortality in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Suzan C.M. Cochius-den Otter, MD; Özge Erdem, BSc; Joost van Rosmalen, PhD; Thomas Schaible, MD, PhD; Nina C.J. Peters, MD ...

Abstracts

Topics: apgar score , hernia, congenital diaphragmatic , hernias , liver , prenatal care

Trends in Pediatricians’ Developmental Screening: 2002–2016

Paul H. Lipkin, MD; Michelle M. Macias, MD; Briella Baer Chen, MHS; Daniel Coury, MD; Elizabeth A. Gottschlich, MA ...

Abstracts

Topics: developmental screening , trend , early intervention (education) , developmental delay

Trends in Regionalization of Emergency Care for Common Pediatric Conditions

Anna M. Cushing, MD; Emily Bucholz, MD, PhD, MPH; Kenneth A. Michelson, MD, MPH

Abstracts

Topics: asthma , croup , gastroenteritis , regionalization , transfer technique

Trends in Pediatric Malpractice Claims 1987–2015: Results From the Periodic Survey of Fellows

Steven A. Bondi, JD, MD; Suk-fong S. Tang, PhD; Robin L. Altman, MD; Jonathan M. Fanaroff, MD, JD; William M. McDonnell, MD, JD ...

Abstracts

Topics: malpractice , litigation

Pediatric Orphan Drug Indications: 2010–2018

Lauren Kimmel, BS; Rena M. Conti, PhD; Anna Volerman, MD; Kao-Ping Chua, MD, PhD

Abstracts

Topics: orphan drugs , rare diseases , united states food and drug administration

Commentaries

Promoting Ideal Cardiovascular Health Through the Life Span

S. Sonia Arteaga, PhD; Matthew W. Gillman, MD, SM

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Topics: cardiovascular system , life span , carotid intima-media thickness , non-hdl cholesterol , high density lipoproteins

Growing Evidence for Successful Care Management in Children With Medical Complexity

Mary L. Ehlenbach, MD; Ryan J. Coller, MD, MPH

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Topics: patient care management , acute care

Benzalkonium Chloride in Albuterol Solutions: Time for a Change?

Alan D. Woolf, MD, MPH; Shannon F. Manzi, PharmD

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Topics: albuterol , benzalkonium chloride , bronchioloalveolar carcinoma , bacterial artificial chromosomes , blood alcohol concentration

Red Cell Transfusion and Thrombotic Risk in Children

Brian S. Donahue, MD, PhD

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Topics: erythrocyte transfusion , thrombus , venous thromboembolism

Pediatricians Are Perfectly Positioned to Help Mothers Reach Their Breastfeeding Goals

Julie Ware, MD, MPH, IBCLC, FAAP, FABM; Yvette Piovanetti, MD, FAAP, FABM

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Topics: breast feeding , medically necessary care

Understanding Gaps in Developmental Screening and Referral

Mei Elansary, MD, MPhil; Michael Silverstein, MD, MPH

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Topics: developmental screening

The Costs and Benefits of Regionalized Care for Children

JoAnna K. Leyenaar, MD, PhD, MPH; Katy B. Kozhimannil, PhD, MPA

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Topics: costs and benefits , regionalization , cushing syndrome

From the American Academy of Pediatrics

Policy Statement

Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Children

Sandeep K. Narang, MD, JD, FAAP; Amanda Fingarson, DO, FAAP; James Lukefahr, MD, FAAP; COUNCIL ON CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT; Andrew P. Sirotnak, MD, FAAP ...

Abstract

Topics: craniocerebral trauma , principles of law and justice , tremor

Clinical Report

Resources Recommended for the Care of Pediatric Patients in Hospitals

Kimberly D. Ernst, MD, MSMI, FAAP; COMMITTEE ON HOSPITAL CARE; Daniel A. Rauch, MD, FAAP; Vanessa Lynn Hill, MD, FAAP; Melissa Marie Mauro-Small, MD, FAAP ...

Abstract

Topics: family-centered care , inpatients , pain , resuscitation carts , transfer technique

Statement of Endorsement

Clinical Practice Guideline: Nosebleed (Epistaxis)

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Topics: clinical practice guideline , epistaxis

Policy Statement

AAP Publications Reaffirmed or Retired

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Topics: pet animal , poliomyelitis , sexual abuse

Pediatrics Perspectives

Reflections From a Pediatrician Who Went Back to Summer Camp

Andrew F. Beck, MD, MPH

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Topics: cyclic amp , summer camp

Perspectives on Informed Consent Practices for Minimal-Risk Research Involving Foster Youth

Mary V. Greiner, MD, MS; Sarah J. Beal, PhD; Armand H. Matheny Antommaria, MD, PhD

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Topics: foster care , informed consent

Monthly Feature

The History of the Personal Belief Exemption

Elena Conis, MS, MJ, PhD

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Topics: immunization , smallpox , statutes and laws , vaccination , vaccines

Advocacy Case Study

Preventing Asthma Emergencies in Schools

Amy O’Rourke, MPH; Amy Zimmerman, JD; Hayley Platt; Andrea A. Pappalardo, MD

Abstracts

Topics: asthma , statutes and laws

Review Articles

Antiemetics in Children With Acute Gastroenteritis: A Meta-analysis

Laura F. Niño-Serna, MD, MSc; Jorge Acosta-Reyes, MD, MSc; Areti-Angeliki Veroniki, PhD; Ivan D. Florez, MD, MSc

Abstracts

Topics: antiemetic agents , dimenhydrinate , domperidone , gastroenteritis, acute , metoclopramide

Efficacy and Effectiveness of the PCV-10 and PCV-13 Vaccines Against Invasive Pneumococcal Disease

Melissa Berman-Rosa, MScPH; Shauna O’Donnell, MSc; Mackenzie Barker, BSc; Caroline Quach, MD, MSc

Abstracts

Topics: 13-valent pneumococcal vaccine , invasive pneumococcal disease , serotype , vaccines

Diagnostic Dilemmas

Weakness, Anemia, and Neutropenia in a 9-Year-Old Girl With Influenza

Adam Cohen, MD; Funmilola S. Owolabi, MD; Cicely P. Dowdell-Smith, MD; Jason Laufman, MD; Ionela Iacobas, MD ...

Abstracts

Topics: asthenia , hospital care , influenza , neutropenia , homocysteine

State-of-the-Art Review Article

Evidence-Based Updates on the First Week of Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Infants ≥35 Weeks

Lori Feldman-Winter, MD, MPH; Ann Kellams, MD, IBCLC; Sigal Peter-Wohl, MD, MS; Julie Scott Taylor, MD, MSc; Kimberly G. Lee, MD, MSc, IBCLC ...

Abstracts

Ethics Rounds

Can a Parent Refuse the Brain Death Examination?

Brittany M. Lee, MD; Amy Trowbridge, MD; Macallagh McEvoy, ARNP; Aaron Wightman, MD, MA; Stephanie A. Kraft, JD ...

Abstracts

Topics: brain death

Quality Reports

Improving Antibiotic Prescribing for Pediatric Urinary Tract Infections in Outpatient Settings

Matthew F. Daley, MD; Sharisse M. Arnold Rehring, MD; Karen A. Glenn, BS; Liza M. Reifler, MPH; John F. Steiner, MD, MPH

Abstracts

Topics: urinary tract infections , knowledge acquisition

STEPP IN: Working Together to Keep Infants Warm in the Perioperative Period

Beverly S. Brozanski, MD; Anthony J. Piazza, MD; John Chuo, MD; Girija Natarajan, MD; Theresa R. Grover, MD ...

Abstracts

Topics: body temperature , hypothermia, induced , intraoperative care , neonatal intensive care units , perioperative period

Case Report

Eosinophilic Pneumonia and Lymphadenopathy Associated With Vaping and Tetrahydrocannabinol Use

Eric S. Mull, DO; Guliz Erdem, MD; Kathleen Nicol, MD; Brent Adler, MD; Richard Shell, MD

Abstracts

Topics: eosinophilic pneumonias , lymphadenopathy , tetrahydrocannabinol , vaping , pneumonia

Anaerobic Necrotizing Pneumonia: Another Potential Life-threatening Complication of Vaping?

Hassan El Chebib, MD; Kiah McArthur, BS; Michelle Gorbonosov, BS; Joseph B. Domachowske, MD

Abstracts

Topics: pneumonia, necrotizing , vaping , electronic cigarettes , lung , pneumonia

Chronic Thrombocytopenia as the Initial Manifestation of STIM1-Related Disorders

Anjali Sura, MD; Joseph Jacher, MS; Erin Neil, DO; Kathryn McFadden, MD; Kelly Walkovich, MD ...

Abstracts

Topics: stromal interaction molecule 1 , thrombocytopenia , chronic thrombocytopenia

Letter to the Editor

Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of Preterm Infants With Retinopathy of Prematurity by Treatment

Sarah Hilkert Rodriguez, MD, MPH; Michael P. Blair, MD; Michael J. Shapiro, MD; Audina M. Berrocal, MD; Timothy G. Murray, MD, MBA ...

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Topics: infant, premature , retinopathy of prematurity

Authors’ Response

Girija Natarajan; Amaanti Sriidhar; Tracy Nolen; Marie Gantz; Abhik Das ...

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Topics: bevacizumab , laser surgery , sensitivity analysis , bayley scale of infant development

Errata

Harrington WE, Mató S, Burroughs L, Carpenter PA, Gershon A, Schmid DS, Englund JA. Vaccine Oka Varicella Meningitis in Two Adolescents. Pediatrics. 2019;144(6):e20191522

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Topics: chickenpox vaccine , herpes zoster meningitis , meningitis , vaccines , single-dose regimen

Policy Statement

Polio Policy: Reaffirmed With Reference and Data Updates

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Topics: poliomyelitis

Policy Statement

Nontraditional Pets Policy—Reaffirmed With Reference & Data Updates

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