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1 Comparison of the presentation and course of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease in south asians with whites: a single center study in the United States The Journal of Pediatrics, May 24, 2013 Review Article
2 The health status of street children and youth in low- and middle-income countries Journal of Adolescent Health, May 24, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
3 Low incidence of pathology detection and high cost of screening in the evaluation of asymptomatic short children The Journal of Pediatrics, May 24, 2013 Review Article
4 Hydrocortisone treatment for bronchopulmonary dysplasia and brain volumes in preterm infants The Journal of Pediatrics, May 24, 2013 Review Article
5 Clinicoepidemiologic status of mother-to-child infections: a nationwide survey in Japan The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, May 24, 2013
6 Obesity in men with childhood ADHD: a 33-year controlled, prospective, follow-up study Pediatrics, May 23, 2013 Review Article
7 Incidence and characteristics of sporadic norovirus gastroenteritis associated with hospitalization of children less than 5 years of age in Israel The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, May 23, 2013 Review Article
8 Childrens hospitals with shorter lengths of stay do not have higher readmission rates The Journal of Pediatrics, May 23, 2013 Clinical Article
9 Hemorrhagic pyloroduodenal duplication cyst misdiagnosed as child abuse The Journal of Pediatrics, May 23, 2013
10 Nutritional status and nutrition risk screening in hospitalized children in New Zealand Acta Pediatrica, May 23, 2013 Review Article
11 The effect of school status and academic skills on the reporting of premarital sexual behavior: Evidence From a Longitudinal Study in Rural Malawi Journal of Adolescent Health, May 23, 2013 Review Article
12 Factors affecting caregivers' use of antibiotics available without a prescription in Peru Pediatrics, May 23, 2013 Review Article
13 Trends in sugar-sweetened beverage and 100% fruit juice consumption among California children Academic Pediatrics, May 23, 2013 Clinical Article
14 Perinatal infections and neurodevelopmental outcome in very preterm and very low-birth-weight infant - a meta-analysis JAMA Pediatrics, May 22, 2013 Review Article
15 Management of urinary tract infection in a tertiary childrens hospital before and after publication of the NICE guidelines Archives of Diseases in Childhood, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article
16 The antibiotic resistance and prescribing in european children project: a neonatal and pediatric antimicrobial web-based point prevalence survey in 73 hospitals worldwide The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, May 22, 2013 Review Article
17 Morbidity among child travellers with sickle-cell disease visiting tropical areas: an observational study in a French tertiary care centre Archives of Diseases in Childhood, May 22, 2013 Review Article Clinical Article
18 Etiology, extended-spectrum beta-lactamase rates and antimicrobial susceptibility of gram-negative bacilli causing intra-abdominal infections in patients in general pediatric and pediatric intensive care units—global data from the study for monitoring antimicrobial resistance trends 2008 to 2010 The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, May 22, 2013 Review Article
19 Sleep-deprived young drivers and the risk for crash the drive prospective cohort study sleep-deprived young drivers and crash risk JAMA Pediatrics, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article
20 Trends in hospitalization rates and severity of injuries from abuse in young children, 1997-2009 Pediatrics, May 22, 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 Association between Feeding Difficulties and Language Delay in Preterm Infants Using Bayley Scales of Infant Development The Journal of Pediatrics, April 16, 2013
2 Clinical, Biochemical, and Neuroimaging Findings Predict Long-Term Neurodevelopmental Outcome in Symptomatic Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection The Journal of Pediatrics, April 17, 2013
3 Pacifier Restriction and Exclusive Breastfeeding Pediatrics, April 3, 2013 Review Article
4 A randomised trial of two techniques for bottle feeding preterm infants Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, April 29, 2013
5 Development of neuromotor functions in very low birth weight children from six to ten years of age: patterns of change Acta Pediatrica, April 22, 2013
6 Heated, Humidified High-Flow Nasal Cannula Versus Nasal CPAP for Respiratory Support in Neonates Pediatrics, April 26, 2013
7 Cronobacter: an emerging opportunistic pathogen associated with neonatal meningitis, sepsis and necrotizing enterocolitis Journal of Perinatology, April 1, 2013 Review Article
8 Long-term cognitive and neurological outcome of preterm infants with postnatally acquired CMV infection through breast milk ADC Fetal & Neonatal Edition, April 22, 2013
9 A systematic review and meta-analysis to revise the Fenton growth chart for preterm infants BMC Pediatrics, April 22, 2013 Free full text Evidence Based Medicine
10 Trends in the Management of Viral Meningitis at United States Children's Hospitals Pediatrics, March 27, 2013
11 Examining Pediatric Resuscitation Education Using Simulation and Scripted Debriefing - A Multicenter Randomized Trial Pediatric Resuscitation Education JAMA Pediatrics, April 23, 2013
12 Factors Associated With Receipt of Two Doses of Varicella Vaccine Among Adolescents in the United States The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, April 25, 2013
13 Benefit of Conjugate Pneumococcal Vaccination in Preventing Influenza Hospitalization in Children: A Case-control Study The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, March 26, 2013
14 Clinical signs to identify late-onset sepsis in preterm infants European Journal of Pediatrics, April 2, 2013 Review Article
15 Revised formula to determine the insertion length of umbilical vein catheters European Journal of Pediatrics, April 2, 2013 Review Article
16 Sexual Initiation, Contraceptive Use, and Pregnancy Among Young Adolescents Pediatrics, April 8, 2013 Review Article
17 Chlorhexidine Cleansing of the Umbilical Cord and Separation Time: A Cluster-Randomized Trial Pediatrics, April 9, 2013 Review Article
18 Social Modifications of the Multiple Birth Effect on IQ and Body Size: a Population-Based Study of Young Adult Males Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology, April 17, 2013 Review Article
19 Examining Pregnant Women's Hostile Attributions About Infants as a Predictor of Offspring Maltreatment JAMA Pediatrics, April 16, 2013
20 Evaluation of an Office Protocol to Increase Exclusivity of Breastfeeding Pediatrics, April 8, 2013 Review Article
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