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841 Abuse victimization in childhood or adolescence and risk of food addiction in adult women Obesity, May 3, 2013 Review Article

842 Heated, Humidified High-Flow Nasal Cannula Versus Nasal CPAP for Respiratory Support in Neonates Pediatrics, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article

843 Host and Viral Factors Affecting Clinical Performance of a Rapid Diagnostic Test for Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Hospitalized Children The Journal of Pediatrics, May 3, 2013 Review Article

844 Validity of the Ages and Stages Questionnaires in Term and Preterm Infants Pediatrics, May 3, 2013 Review Article

845 Effects of exclusive breastfeeding intervention on child growth and body composition: the MINIMat trial, Bangladesh Acta Pediatrica, May 3, 2013 Review Article

846 The Protective Effects of Parent-College Student Communication on Dietary and Physical Activity Behaviors Journal of Adolescent Health, May 3, 2013 Review Article

847 Effective Health Interventions for Adolescents That Could Be Integrated With Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Programs Journal of Adolescent Health, May 3, 2013 Review Article

848 Youths Health-Related Social Problems: Concerns Often Overlooked During the Medical Visit Journal of Adolescent Health, May 3, 2013 Review Article

849 The Impact of a Middle School Program to Reduce Aggression, Victimization, and Sexual Violence Journal of Adolescent Health, May 3, 2013 Review Article

850 Age-related changes in liver, kidney, and spleen stiffness in healthy children measured with acoustic radiation force impulse imaging European Journal of Radiology, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article

851 Federal safety net health care coverage for kids with diabetes varies significantly from state to state University of Michigan Health System, May 3, 2013

852 Mayo Clinic Discovers Why Some Dont Respond to Rubella Vaccine Mayo Clinic, May 3, 2013

853 Childhood allergic rhinitis, traffic-related air pollution, and variability in the GSTP1, TNF, TLR2, and TLR4 genes: Results from the TAG Study The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article

854 Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) in pediatric low-grade glioma Cancer, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article

855 Childhood-onset Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (formerly Churg-Strauss Syndrome): A Contemporary Single-center Cohort The Journal of Rheumatology, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article

856 Diffuse Leptomeningeal Neuroepithelial Tumor: 9 Pediatric Cases With Chromosome 1p/19q Deletion Status and IDH1 (R132H) Immunohistochemistry American Journal of Surgical Pathology , May 3, 2013 Clinical Article

857 Emotional and behavioural problems amongst Afghan unaccompanied asylum-seeking children: results from a large-scale cross-sectional study European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article

858 Systematic meta-analysis of childhood social withdrawal in schizophrenia, and comparison with data from at-risk children aged 9-14 years Journal of Psychiatric Research, May 3, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article

859 Taste intensity in the Beaver Dam Offspring Study The Laryngoscope, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article

860 Transcranial Doppler Velocity and Brain MRI/MRA Changes in Children With Sickle Cell Anemia on Chronic Transfusions to Prevent Primary Stroke Pediatric Blood & Cancer, May 3, 2013 Clinical 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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Clinical Pearls in Pediatrics

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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

Most Popular Pediatrics Articles

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