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1 Early nutrition in the prevention of allergic disease: A survey of general paediatricians and dietitians in Atlantic Canada, Paediatrics & Child Health, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
2 Multiple-flow exhaled nitric oxide, allergy, and asthma in a population of older children Pediatric Pulmonology, May 24, 2013 Review Article
3 Heart rate variability and extubation readiness in extremely preterm infants Neonatology, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
4 Cerebral tissue oxygenation index, cardiac output and superior vena cava flow in infants with birth weight less than 1250 grams in the first 48 hours of life Early Human Development, May 24, 2013 Review Article
5 Extensively hydrolyzed protein formula reduces acid gastro-esophageal reflux in symptomatic preterm infants Early Human Development, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
6 Nutrition and physical activity in child care centers: the impact of a wellness policy initiative on environment and policy assessment and observation outcomes, 2011 Full Text Preventing Chronic Disease, May 24, 2013 Review Article
7 Limited value of routine microalbuminuria assessment in multi-ethnic obese children Pediatric Nephrology, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
8 Early childhood predictors of early onset of smoking: A birth prospective study Addictive Behaviours, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
9 The protective role of maternally derived antibodies against bordetella pertussis in young infants The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, May 24, 2013 Review Article
10 Symptoms, feelings, activities and medication use in adolescents with uncontrolled asthma: lessons learned from asthma diaries Journal of Pediatric Nursing, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
11 Lipopolysaccharide-binding protein: a potential marker of febrile urinary tract infection in childhood Pediatric Nephrology, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
12 Effectiveness of a multimodal inpatient treatment for adolescents with anorexia nervosa in comparison with adults: an analysis of a specialized inpatient setting Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
13 Extended family history of autoimmune diseases and phenotype and genotype of children with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes European Journal of Endocrinology, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
14 Passive Smoking Induces Leukotriene Production in Children: Influence of Asthma Journal of Asthma, May 24, 2013
15 Comparison of the presentation and course of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease in south asians with whites: a single center study in the United States The Journal of Pediatrics, May 24, 2013 Review Article
16 Association between eosinophilic airway inflammation and persistent airflow limitation Journal of Asthma, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
17 Low urine vascular endothelial growth factor levels are associated with mechanical ventilation, bronchopulmonary dysplasia and retinopathy of prematurity Neonatology, May 24, 2013 Review Article
18 Short-term neonatal outcome among term infants after in utero exposure to serotonin reuptake inhibitors Neonatology, May 24, 2013 Review Article
19 The health status of street children and youth in low- and middle-income countries Journal of Adolescent Health, May 24, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
20 Preservation of the metabolic rate of oxygen in preterm infants during indomethacin therapy for closure of the ductus arteriosus Pediatric Research, May 24, 2013 Review Article
As published in Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, elevated BMI is associated with fractures of the foot, ankle, knee, and leg (but not femur or hip) in children. In overweight, moderately obese, and extremely obese children, the ORs for fractures of the foot were 1.14, 1.23, and 1.42, respectively; fractures of the ankle, knee, and leg were 1.27, 1.28, and 1.51, respectively. Children 6-11 years of age were at highest risk.
Read the article summaryAs published in the Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, children with ?-thalassemia major (n=31; age range, 4-16 y) exhibit laboratory and ultrasound evidence of premature atherosclerosis. Specifically, total cholesterol, LDL-C, HDL-C, and nitrate/nitrite levels were decreased, and VLDL-C levels, chitotroisidase activity, and carotid IMT were increased in affected children.
Read the article summaryAs published in Pediatrics, adolescent girls (11-12 years of age) vaccinated with HPV were not shown to have increased sexual activity over 3 years of follow-up compared to non-vaccinated girls (adjusted incidence rate ratio = 1.29). Sexual activity was assessed based on pregnancy, STD testing or diagnosis, and contraceptive counseling.
Read the article summary1 Pacifier Restriction and Exclusive Breastfeeding Pediatrics, April 3, 2013 Review Article
2 Prebiotics in infants for prevention of allergy Cochrane Reviews, April 10, 2013 Review Article
3 The role of antibiotics in the treatment of acute rhinosinusitis in children: a systematic review Archives of Diseases in Childhood, March 8, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
4 Association Between Total Duration of Breastfeeding and Iron Deficiency Pediatrics, April 16, 2013
5 Fish consumption in infancy and development of allergic disease up to age 12 y American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, April 11, 2013
6 Vitamin D and child health Archives of Diseases in Childhood, March 22, 2013 Review Article
7 Formula Selection for Management of Children with Cow Milk Allergy Influences the Rate of Acquisition of Tolerance: A Prospective Multicenter Study The Journal of Pediatrics, April 17, 2013 Review Article
8 Heliox Therapy in Bronchiolitis: Phase III Multicenter Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial Pediatrics, April 8, 2013
9 Reducing the Frequency of Acute Otitis Media by Individualized Care The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, April 23, 2013
10 Serum vitamin D levels in children with recurrent otitis media European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, April 1, 2013
11 White Matter Injury in Preterm Infants: Could Human Milk Play a Role in Its Prevention? Advances in Neonatal Care, April 2, 2013 Review Article
12 Prenatal Maternal Bereavement and Congenital Heart Defects in Offspring: A Registry-Based Study Pediatrics, March 26, 2013 Review Article
13 Autism before diagnosis: crying, feeding and sleeping problems in the first two years of life Acta Pediatrica, March 14, 2013 Review Article
14 Clinical signs to identify late-onset sepsis in preterm infants European Journal of Pediatrics, April 2, 2013 Review Article
15 Probiotic effects in allergic disease Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, April 19, 2013
16 Chronic Otitis Media in Children: An Evidence-Based Guide for Diagnosis and Management Clinical Pediatrics, April 11, 2013 Review Article
17 Predicting positive food challenges in children sensitised to peanuts/tree nuts Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, April 4, 2013
18 Infant feeding practices in the first 24 to 48 hours of life in healthy term infants Acta Pediatrica, April 15, 2013 Review Article
19 The relationship between visceral fat thickness and bone mineral density in sedentary obese children and adolescents BMC Pediatrics, March 21, 2013 Free full text Review Article
20 School-age Outcomes of Extremely Preterm or Extremely Low Birth Weight Children Pediatrics, April 3, 2013 Review Article
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