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1 Implementing recommended screening for critical congenital heart disease Pediatrics, June 19, 2013 Review Article
2 A patient with an inborn error of vitamin B12 metabolism (CBLF) detected by newborn screening Pediatrics, June 19, 2013
3 Factors associated with hearing impairment in patients with congenital hypothyroidism treated since the neonatal period: a national population-based study Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, June 19, 2013 Review Article
4 Impact of neonatal growth on iq and behavior at early school age Pediatrics, June 19, 2013 Review Article
5 Successful ivig treatment of human parechovirus-associated dilated cardiomyopathy in an infant Pediatrics, June 19, 2013
6 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
7 Lightwood syndrome revisited with a novel mutation in cyp24 and vitamin D supplement recommendations The Journal of Pediatrics, June 19, 2013 Review Article
8 Umbilical cord antiseptics for preventing sepsis and death among newborns Cochrane Reviews, June 19, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
9 First outbreak of nosocomial Legionella infection in term neonates caused by a cold mist ultrasonic humidifier Clinical Infectious Diseases, June 19, 2013 Review Article
10 The effect of hematocrit on the efficacy of phototherapy for neonatal jaundice Pediatric Research, June 18, 2013 Review Article
11 Efficacy and safety of lidocaine for treatment of neonatal seizures Acta Pediatrica, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
12 Early clinical predictors of a severely abnormal amplitude-integrated electroencephalogram at 48 hours in cooled neonates Acta Pediatrica, June 18, 2013 Review Article
13 Because youre on birth control, it automatically makes you promiscuous or something: latina womens perceptions of parental approval to use reproductive health care Journal of Adolescent Health, June 18, 2013 Review Article
14 Does congenital cytomegalovirus infection lead to hearing loss by inducing mutation of the gjb2 gene Pediatric Research, June 18, 2013 Review Article
15 Comparing two motor assessment tools to evaluate neurobehavioral intervention effects in very low birth weight infants at 1 year Physical Therapy, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
16 Target fortification of breast milk with fat, protein, and carbohydrates for preterm infants The Journal of Pediatrics, June 17, 2013 Review Article
17 Coeliac disease, gluten-free diet and the development and progression of albuminuria in children with type 1 diabetes Pediatric Diabetes, June 17, 2013 Review Article
18 Varying patterns of home oxygen use in infants at 23-43 weeks gestation discharged from United States neonatal intensive care units The Journal of Pediatrics, June 17, 2013 Clinical Article
19 Comparative effectiveness of 3 surfactant preparations in premature infants The Journal of Pediatrics, June 17, 2013 Review Article
20 Psychometric properties of the pediatric testing attitudes scale-diabetes (p-tas-d) for parents of children undergoing predictive risk screening Pediatric Diabetes, June 17, 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 High-Dose Phenobarbital and Erythropoietin for the Treatment of Perinatal Asphyxia in Term Newborns Pediatrics International, May 21, 2013 Review Article
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 Early trophic feeding versus enteral fasting for very preterm or very low birth weight infants Cochrane Reviews, April 12, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
4 Extremely Low Birth Weight and Infant Mortality Rates in the United States Pediatrics, May 7, 2013 Review Article
5 Hyperglycemia as a risk factor for the development of retinopathy of prematurity BMC Pediatrics, May 17, 2013 Free full text Review Article
6 Brain metabolite concentrations are associated with illness severity scores and white matter abnormalities in very preterm infants Pediatric Research, May 16, 2013 Review Article
7 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
8 Postnatal steroids in extremely low birth weight infants: betamethasone or hydrocortisone Acta Pediatrica, April 12, 2013 Review Article
9 Oxygen Saturation and Outcomes in Preterm Infants New England Journal of Medicine, May 7, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
10 Usefulness of the fluid balance: A randomised controlled trial in neonates Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, May 13, 2013
11 Fast Whole-Body Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Healthy, Term Neonates: Spectrum of Incidental and Birth-Related Findings Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography, May 16, 2013
12 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
13 Hydrocortisone treatment for bronchopulmonary dysplasia and brain volumes in preterm infants The Journal of Pediatrics, May 24, 2013 Review Article
14 Heart rate variability and extubation readiness in extremely preterm infants Neonatology, May 24, 2013
15 Short-term neonatal outcome among term infants after in utero exposure to serotonin reuptake inhibitors Neonatology, May 24, 2013 Review Article
16 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
17 Extensively hydrolyzed protein formula reduces acid gastro-esophageal reflux in symptomatic preterm infants Early Human Development, May 24, 2013
18 Pacifier Restriction and Exclusive Breastfeeding Pediatrics, April 3, 2013 Review Article
19 Prevalence of Use of Human Milk in US Advanced Care Neonatal Units Pediatrics, May 14, 2013 Review Article
20 Role of the Central Venous Catheter in Bloodstream Infections Caused by Coagulase-negative Staphylococci in Very Preterm Neonates The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, May 20, 2013 Review Article
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