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21 Temporal lobe epilepsy with hippocampal sclerosis in acute lymphoblastic leukemia Pediatrics, June 19, 2013
22 Compound heterozygous mutations in slc30a2/znt2 results in low milk zinc concentrations: a novel mechanism for zinc deficiency in a breast-fed infant PLOS ONE, June 19, 2013 Review Article
23 Distinct ocular expression in infants and children with down syndrome in Cairo, Egypt myopia and heart disease ocular manifestations of down syndrome in Cairo JAMA Ophthalmology, June 19, 2013 Clinical Article
24 Validation of a parental questionnaire to identify atopic dermatitis in a population-based sample of children up to 2 years of age Dermatology, June 19, 2013 Clinical Article
25 The autism brain imaging data exchange: towards a large-scale evaluation of the intrinsic brain architecture in autism Full Text Molecular Psychiatry, June 19, 2013 Clinical Article
26 Psychometric properties of kidscreen-27 among childhood cancer survivors and age matched peers: a rasch analysis Full Text Health and Quality of Life Outcomes , June 19, 2013 Review Article
27 Skeletal muscle mass reference curves for children and adolescents Pediatric Obesity, June 19, 2013 Review Article
28 Rapamycin has a beneficial effect on controlling epilepsy in children with tuberous sclerosis complex: results of 7 children from a cohort of 86 Child's Nervous System, June 19, 2013 Review Article
29 Pilomyxoid astrocytoma of the cerebellum with Williams syndrome: a case report Child's Nervous System, June 19, 2013
30 Radiation exposure in biliary procedures performed to manage anastomotic strictures in pediatric liver transplant recipients: comparison between radiation exposure levels using an image intensifier and a flat-panel detector-based system Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, June 19, 2013 Clinical Article
31 Juvenile fibromyalgia: Guidance for its management Pediatrics International, June 19, 2013 Clinical Article
32 Lightwood syndrome revisited with a novel mutation in cyp24 and vitamin D supplement recommendations The Journal of Pediatrics, June 19, 2013 Review Article
33 Small cell variant of anaplastic large cell lymphoma presenting as arm mass in a child: A rare entity with diagnostic challenge Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, June 19, 2013
34 Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in children 16 years of age or younger Full Text Clinical Ophthalmology, June 19, 2013 Review Article
35 Impact of anesthesia and surgery for congenital heart disease on the vitamin D status of infants and children: a prospective longitudinal study Anesthesiology, June 19, 2013 Clinical Article
36 Effects of the live attenuated measles-mumps-rubella booster vaccination on disease activity in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: A randomized trial JAMA, June 19, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article
37 Seroconversion to multiple islet autoantibodies and risk of progression to diabetes in children JAMA, June 19, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article
38 Parental psychological distress during pregnancy and wheezing in preschool children: The Generation R Study The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, June 19, 2013 Clinical Article
39 Umbilical cord antiseptics for preventing sepsis and death among newborns Cochrane Reviews, June 19, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
40 First outbreak of nosocomial Legionella infection in term neonates caused by a cold mist ultrasonic humidifier Clinical Infectious Diseases, June 19, 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 Effect of Different Dosages of Oral Vitamin D Supplementation on Vitamin D Status in Healthy, Breastfed Infants A Randomized Trial Vitamin D Supplementation in Healthy Infants JAMA, May 1, 2013
2 Ibuprofen for the treatment of patent ductus arteriosus in preterm and/or low birth weight infants Cochrane Reviews, May 16, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
3 Extremely Low Birth Weight and Infant Mortality Rates in the United States Pediatrics, May 7, 2013 Review Article
4 Reducing the Frequency of Acute Otitis Media by Individualized Care The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, April 23, 2013
5 Pacifier Cleaning Practices and Risk of Allergy Development Pediatrics, May 9, 2013
6 Does the Use of Antipyretics in Children Who Have Acute Infections Prolong Febrile Illness? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis The Journal of Pediatrics, May 10, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
7 High-Dose Phenobarbital and Erythropoietin for the Treatment of Perinatal Asphyxia in Term Newborns Pediatrics International, May 21, 2013 Review Article
8 Advances in pediatric dehydration therapy Current Opinion in Pediatrics, May 13, 2013 Review Article
9 A Cough Algorithm for Chronic Cough in Children: A Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Study Pediatrics, May 6, 2013
10 Childhood Food Allergies: Current Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management Strategies Mayo Clinic Proceedings, May 6, 2013 Review Article
11 Eating Frequency and Overweight and Obesity in Children and Adolescents: A Meta-analysis Pediatrics, May 8, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
12 Dexibuprofen for fever in children with upper respiratory tract infection Pediatrics International, May 21, 2013
13 Pacifier Restriction and Exclusive Breastfeeding Pediatrics, April 3, 2013 Review Article
14 Long-term Effectiveness of Varicella Vaccine: A 14-Year, Prospective Cohort Study Pediatrics, May 2, 2013
15 Management of acute severe upper airway obstruction in children Paediatric Respiratory Reviews, May 1, 2013 Review Article
16 Breast milk' acquired cytomegalovirus infection and disease in VLBW and premature infants Pediatrics, May 28, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
17 Effect of Early Limited Formula on Duration and Exclusivity of Breastfeeding in At-Risk Infants: An RCT Pediatrics, May 15, 2013
18 Safety and Efficacy of Early Parenteral Lipid and High-Dose Amino Acid Administration to Very Low Birth Weight Infants The Journal of Pediatrics, May 10, 2013 Review Article
19 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
20 Effect of osteopathic manipulative treatment on length of stay in a population of preterm infants: a randomized controlled trial BMC Pediatrics, May 1, 2013 Free full text Review Article
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