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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 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

4 Passive Smoking Induces Leukotriene Production in Children: Influence of Asthma Journal of Asthma, May 24, 2013

5 Association between eosinophilic airway inflammation and persistent airflow limitation Journal of Asthma, May 24, 2013    Clinical Article

6 Atopic dermatitis burden scale: creation of a specific burden questionnaire for families Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, May 24, 2013    Review Article

7 Demographics, clinical course, and outcomes of children with status asthmaticus treated in a pediatric intensive care unit: 8-year review Journal of Asthma, May 24, 2013    Review Article

8 Immunization of newborns with bacterial conjugate vaccines Vaccine , May 24, 2013    Review Article

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9 Cost-Utility Analysis of the Inhaled Steroids Available in a Developing Country for the Management of Pediatric Patients with Persistent Asthma Journal of Asthma, May 23, 2013    Clinical Article

10 Neonatal folate, homocysteine, vitamin B12 levels and methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase variants in childhood asthma and eczema Allergy, May 23, 2013    Clinical Article

11 Comparative effectiveness of acellular versus whole-cell pertussis vaccines in teenagers Pediatrics, May 23, 2013    Review Article

12 Role of specific IgE in predicting the clinical course of lentil allergy in children Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, May 23, 2013    Clinical Article

13 Seroprotection after recombinant hepatitis B vaccination among newborn infants: A review Vaccine , May 23, 2013    Review Article

14 Comparison between two maintenance feeding regimens after successful cows milk oral desensitization Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, May 22, 2013    Clinical Article

15 Improved emollient use reduces atopic eczema symptoms and is cost neutral in infants: before-and-after evaluation of a multifaceted educational support programme Full Text BMC Dermatology, May 22, 2013    Review Article
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16 Controlling serogroup B invasive meningococcal disease: the Canadian perspective Expert Review of Vaccines, May 22, 2013    Review Article

17 Relationships between molds and asthma suggesting non-allergic mechanisms. A rural-urban comparison Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, May 22, 2013    Clinical Article

18 Biceps skin-fold thickness may detect and predict early lipoatrophy in HIV-infected children The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, May 22, 2013    Review Article

19 Irritant contact dermatitis from a black henna tattoo without sensitization to para-phenylendiamine Pediatrics, May 22, 2013

20 Factors associated with degree of atopy in Latino children in a nationwide pediatric sample: The Genes-environments and Admixture in Latino Asthmatics (GALA II) study The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, May 22, 2013    Clinical Article

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Clinical Pearls in Pediatrics

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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 Testing children for allergies: why, how, who and when Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, March 20, 2013    Review Article

2 Predicting positive food challenges in children sensitised to peanuts/tree nuts Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, April 4, 2013

3 Prebiotics in infants for prevention of allergy Cochrane Reviews, April 10, 2013    Review Article

4 Probiotic effects in allergic disease Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, April 19, 2013

5 Early fish introduction and neonatal antibiotics affect the risk of asthma into school age Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, April 16, 2013

6 The association between acetaminophen and asthma: should its pediatric use be banned? Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine, April 16, 2013    Review Article

7 Asthma and frequency of wheeze: risk factors for the persistence of atopic dermatitis in children Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, March 11, 2013    Review Article

8 Peanut protein in household dust is related to household peanut consumption and is biologically active The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, April 24, 2013    Review Article

9 Add-on omalizumab in children with severe allergic asthma: a one year real life survey European Respiratory Journal , March 25, 2013

10 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

11 Kawasaki disease and subsequent risk of allergic diseases: a population-based matched cohort study BMC Pediatrics, March 25, 2013    Free full text    Review Article

12 The epidemiology of milk allergy in US children Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, April 26, 2013

13 Insect allergy in children Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, April 29, 2013    Review Article

14 A quality improvement study using fishbone analysis and an electronic medical records intervention to improve care for children with asthma American Journal of Medical Quality, April 18, 2013

15 The science of breastfeeding: time for a change Acta Pediatrica, April 17, 2013    Review Article

16 The immunological effect of revaccination with Bacille Calmette-Guerin vaccine at 19 months of age Vaccine , March 19, 2013    Review Article

17 Diet-induced weight loss in obese children with asthma: A randomized controlled trial Clinical & Experimental Allergy, March 27, 2013

18 Advances in management of primary immunodeficiency Paediatrics and Child Health, April 2, 2013    Review Article

19 Influence of Mediterranean diet on asthma in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, April 15, 2013    Review Article

20 Immunogenecity of Hepatitis A and B Vaccination in Pediatric Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, April 2, 2013    Review Article

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