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1 Calcium ameliorates diarrhea in immunocompromised children Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, June 9, 2013 Review Article

2 Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli and acute diarrhea in children: a meta-analysis of South Asian populations European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, June 9, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article

3 No Benefit of Glutamine Supplementation on Persistent Diarrhea in Ugandan Children The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, June 9, 2013 Review Article

4 Characterization of Fecal Microbiota of Children With Diarrhea in 2 Locations in Colombia Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, June 9, 2013 Review Article

5 Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction for Detection of Shigella Improves Ascertainment of Shigella Burden in Children with Moderate to Severe Diarrhea in Low Income Countries Journal of Clinical Microbiology, June 9, 2013 Clinical Article

6 Use and/or Misuse of Antibiotics in Management of Diarrhea Among Children in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, June 9, 2013 Review Article

7 Congenital chloride diarrhea: a review of twelve Arabian children Full Text Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology, June 9, 2013 Review Article

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Having 2 or more siblings with autism spectrum disorder doubles the risk of ASD in younger children
Children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia are more susceptible to dental caries due to reduced salivary flow rate
Boys, but not girls, who are born post-term are at greater risk of adolescent obesity due to accelerated weight gain during childhood

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Highlights in Pediatrics

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 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

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 Extremely Low Birth Weight and Infant Mortality Rates in the United States Pediatrics, May 7, 2013 Review Article

4 Reducing the Frequency of Acute Otitis Media by Individualized Care The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, April 23, 2013

5 Pacifier Cleaning Practices and Risk of Allergy Development Pediatrics, May 9, 2013

6 Does the Use of Antipyretics in Children Who Have Acute Infections Prolong Febrile Illness? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis The Journal of Pediatrics, May 10, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine

7 High-Dose Phenobarbital and Erythropoietin for the Treatment of Perinatal Asphyxia in Term Newborns Pediatrics International, May 21, 2013 Review Article

8 Advances in pediatric dehydration therapy Current Opinion in Pediatrics, May 13, 2013 Review Article

9 A Cough Algorithm for Chronic Cough in Children: A Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Study Pediatrics, May 6, 2013

10 Childhood Food Allergies: Current Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management Strategies Mayo Clinic Proceedings, May 6, 2013 Review Article

11 Eating Frequency and Overweight and Obesity in Children and Adolescents: A Meta-analysis Pediatrics, May 8, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine

12 Dexibuprofen for fever in children with upper respiratory tract infection Pediatrics International, May 21, 2013

13 Pacifier Restriction and Exclusive Breastfeeding Pediatrics, April 3, 2013 Review Article

14 Long-term Effectiveness of Varicella Vaccine: A 14-Year, Prospective Cohort Study Pediatrics, May 2, 2013

15 Management of acute severe upper airway obstruction in children Paediatric Respiratory Reviews, May 1, 2013 Review Article

16 Breast milk' acquired cytomegalovirus infection and disease in VLBW and premature infants Pediatrics, May 28, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine

17 Effect of Early Limited Formula on Duration and Exclusivity of Breastfeeding in At-Risk Infants: An RCT Pediatrics, May 15, 2013

18 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

19 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

20 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

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Pediatrics News & Articles

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Clinical Pearls in Pediatrics

Highlights in Pediatrics

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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