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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
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
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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
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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
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 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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