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1 Dexibuprofen for fever in children with upper respiratory tract infection Pediatrics International, May 21, 2013 Clinical Article

2 Dietary sodium intake is associated with total fluid and sugar-sweetened beverage consumption in US children and adolescents aged 2–18 y: NHANES 2005–2008 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 21, 2013 Clinical Article

3 High-Dose Phenobarbital and Erythropoietin for the Treatment of Perinatal Asphyxia in Term Newborns Pediatrics International, May 21, 2013 Review Article

4 Prognosis of Abdominal Pain in Children in Primary Care—A Prospective Cohort Study Full Text Annals of Family Medicine, May 21, 2013 Clinical Article

5 Exercise modality and metabolic efficiency in children European Journal of Pediatrics, May 21, 2013 Clinical Article

6 Feeding choice has a gender-associated effect on infant growth Pediatrics International, May 21, 2013 Review Article

7 Effects of birth size, post-natal growth and current size on insulin resistance in 9-year-old children: a prospective cohort study European Journal of Pediatrics, May 21, 2013 Clinical Article

8 Intravitreal Bevacizumab Monotherapy in Retinopathy of Prematurity Pediatrics International, May 21, 2013 Review Article Clinical Article

9 Early management of pediatric vascular injuries through humanitarian surgical care during U.S. military operations Journal of Vascular Surgery, May 21, 2013 Clinical Article

10 Association between body mass index, skinfold thickness and blood pressure in 12-year-old children European Journal of Pediatrics, May 21, 2013 Review Article

11 Dysphagia in Infants After Open Heart Procedures American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, May 21, 2013 Review Article

12 The gut mucosal immune system in the neonatal period Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, May 21, 2013 Review Article

13 Using a robot to personalise health education for children with diabetes type 1: A pilot study Patient Education and Counselling, May 21, 2013 Review Article

14 Accuracy of the StatStrip versus SureStep Flexx glucose meter in neonates at risk of hypoglycemia European Journal of Pediatrics, May 21, 2013 Clinical Article

15 Immune response to vaccine adjuvants during the first year of life Vaccine , May 21, 2013 Review Article

16 Long-term follow-up of neurological manifestations in a boy with incontinentia pigmenti European Journal of Pediatrics, May 21, 2013 Review Article

17 Predictors of risk-based medical follow-up: a report from the childhood cancer survivor study Journal of Cancer Survivorship, May 21, 2013 Review Article

18 The status of live viral vaccination in early life Vaccine , May 21, 2013 Review Article Clinical Article

19 Mixed gonadal dysgenesis in a patient with de novo tas(Y;19)(p11.3;q13.4) and 45,X mosaicism European Journal of Pediatrics, May 21, 2013

20 Prevalence and Burden of Diseases Presenting to a General Pediatrics Ward in Gondar, Ethiopia Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, May 21, 2013 Review Article

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Elevated BMI associated with lower extremity fractures in children

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.

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Children with ?-thalassemia major at risk for premature atherosclerosis

As 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.

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HPV vaccination is not associated with increased sexual activity in adolescents

As 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.

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1 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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Elevated BMI associated with lower extremity fractures in children

Children with ?-thalassemia major at risk for premature atherosclerosis

HPV vaccination is not associated with increased sexual activity in adolescents

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