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Latest (69) Full Text Articles (2062) Focus on Seizures341 Epidemiology of Sudden Death in Young, Competitive Athletes Due to Blunt Trauma Full Text Pediatrics, July 15, 2012 Original Publication Date: July 14, 2011
342 Low-Dose, High-Frequency CPR Training Improves Skill Retention of In-Hospital Pediatric Providers Full Text Pediatrics, July 14, 2012 Original Publication Date: July 13, 2011
343 How Infants Die in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Trends From 1999 Through 2008 Full Text Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, July 14, 2012 Original Publication Date: July 13, 2011
344 Folic Acid Use in Pregnancy and the Development of Atopy, Asthma, and Lung Function in Childhood Full Text Pediatrics, July 13, 2012 Original Publication Date: July 12, 2011
345 Immunogenicity and Safety of H influenzae Type b–N meningitidis C/Y Conjugate Vaccine in Infants Full Text Pediatrics, July 13, 2012 Original Publication Date: July 12, 2011
346 Development and Validation of a Pictorial Nausea Rating Scale for Children Full Text Pediatrics, July 13, 2012 Original Publication Date: July 12, 2011
347 Development in Toddlers With and Without Deformational Plagiocephaly Full Text Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, July 13, 2012 Original Publication Date: July 12, 2011
348 Influence of breastfeeding on maternal blood pressure at one month postpartum Full Text International Journal of Women's Health, July 13, 2012
349 Totally Thoracoscopic Surgical Closure of Atrial Septal Defect in Small Children Full Text Annals of Thoracic Surgery, July 13, 2012 Original Publication Date: July 12, 2011
350 Decoding Motor Signals From the Pediatric Cortex: Implications for Brain-Computer Interfaces in Children Full Text Pediatrics, July 13, 2012 Original Publication Date: July 12, 2011
351 Underimmunization in Ohio's Amish: Parental Fears Are a Greater Obstacle Than Access to Care Full Text Pediatrics, July 13, 2012 Original Publication Date: July 12, 2011
352 Attitudes as Mediators of the Longitudinal Association Between Alcohol Advertising and Youth Drinking Full Text Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, July 13, 2012 Original Publication Date: July 12, 2011
353 Sterile Cerebrospinal Fluid Pleocytosis in Young Febrile Infants With Urinary Tract Infections Full Text Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, July 12, 2012 Original Publication Date: July 11, 2011
354 Trends in the Use of Standardized Tools for Developmental Screening in Early Childhood: 2002–2009 Full Text Pediatrics, July 12, 2012 Original Publication Date: July 11, 2011
355 School-Based Body Mass Index Screening and Parent Notification Full Text Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, July 12, 2012 Original Publication Date: July 11, 2011
356 Outcomes After Heart Transplantation in Children Under Six Years of Age Full Text Annals of Thoracic Surgery, July 12, 2012 Original Publication Date: July 11, 2011
357 Prediction of Adolescents Glycemic Control 1 Year After Diabetes-Specific Family Conflict: The Mediating Role of Blood Glucose Monitoring Adherence Full Text Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, July 12, 2012 Original Publication Date: July 11, 2011
358 Deployment and Mental Health Diagnoses Among Children of US Army Personnel Full Text Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, July 12, 2012 Original Publication Date: July 11, 2011
359 Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Reconstruction With an Allograft Conduit in Patients After Tetralogy of Fallot Correction: Long-Term Follow-Up Full Text Annals of Thoracic Surgery, July 12, 2012 Original Publication Date: July 11, 2011
360 Performance evaluation of paediatric propofol pharmacokinetic models in healthy young children Full Text British Journal of Anesthesia, July 12, 2012 Original Publication Date: July 11, 2011
Clinical Pearls in Pediatrics
- Having 2 or more siblings with autism spectrum disorder doubles the risk of ASD in younger children
- Children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia are more susceptible to dental caries due to reduced salivary flow rate
- Boys, but not girls, who are born post-term are at greater risk of adolescent obesity due to accelerated weight gain during childhood
Highlights in Pediatrics
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.
Read the article summaryChildren 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.
Read the article summaryHPV 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.
Read the article summaryMost Popular Pediatrics Articles
Last month's top read Top Articles of 20121 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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