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Latest (53) Full Text Articles (1175)1 Multifactorial intervention for children with asthma and overweight (Mikado): study design of a randomised controlled trial Full Text BMC Public Health, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
2 Steroid hormone profiles in prepubertal obese children before and after weight loss Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
3 Evaluation of IGG anti-toxoplasma avidity and polymerase chain reaction in the postnatal diagnosis of congenital toxoplasmosis The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, May 24, 2013
4 Clinicoepidemiologic status of mother-to-child infections: a nationwide survey in Japan The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, May 24, 2013
5 Exchange blood transfusion in the management of severe pertussis in young infants The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, May 24, 2013
6 The protective role of maternally derived antibodies against bordetella pertussis in young infants The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, May 24, 2013 Review Article
7 Extended family history of autoimmune diseases and phenotype and genotype of children with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes European Journal of Endocrinology, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
8 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
9 Clinical course of asymmetric motor performance and deformational plagiocephaly in very preterm infants The Journal of Pediatrics, May 24, 2013 Review Article
10 Hydrocortisone treatment for bronchopulmonary dysplasia and brain volumes in preterm infants The Journal of Pediatrics, May 24, 2013 Review Article
11 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
12 Impact of gender on sepsis mortality and severity of illness for prepubertal and postpubertal children The Journal of Pediatrics, May 24, 2013 Review Article
13 Young physicians recall about pediatric training in ethics and professionalism and its practical utility The Journal of Pediatrics, May 24, 2013 Review Article
14 Season is associated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa acquisition in young children with cystic fibrosis Clinical Microbiology and Infection, May 24, 2013 Review Article
15 Low urine vascular endothelial growth factor levels are associated with mechanical ventilation, bronchopulmonary dysplasia and retinopathy of prematurity Neonatology, May 24, 2013 Review Article
16 Heart rate variability and extubation readiness in extremely preterm infants Neonatology, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
17 Short-term neonatal outcome among term infants after in utero exposure to serotonin reuptake inhibitors Neonatology, May 24, 2013 Review Article
18 Developing an interactive portion size assessment system (IPSAS) for use with children Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, May 24, 2013 Review Article
19 Secondhand smoke and asthma: what are the effects on healthcare utilization among children? Preventive Medicine, May 24, 2013 Review Article
20 The health status of street children and youth in low- and middle-income countries Journal of Adolescent Health, May 24, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
Clinical Pearls in Physician Assistant
- Smoking increases the risk of both acute myocardial infarction and unstable angina pectoris more than alcohol consumption and physical activity, independent of family history
- Rectal bleeding, anemia, especially iron-deficiency anemia, weight loss, nocturnal symptoms, and family history of sprue, colorectal cancer, or inflammatory bowel disorder are alarm signals in patients with suspected irritable bowel syndrome.
- Psychological interventions to promote adjustment in children with CHD benefit family functioning
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Statins do not increase risk of malignant melanoma in postmenopausal women
In a study headed by researchers at Wayne State University involving 119,726 postmenopausal women enrolled in the Women’s Health Initiative, there were 1099 incident cases of malignant melanoma over an average follow-up of 11.6 y. At the time of enrollment, 7.4% of the participants used statins. The annualized rate of malignant melanoma in the statin users and non-users was 0.09% (HR=1.14). Thus, statin use does not increase the risk of malignant melanoma in postmenopausal women.
Read the article summarySimple, safe, effective, low-cost treatment for cancer-related anorexia/cachexia syndrome
A phase III trial conducted at the University of Cagliari showed that either of two regimens were effective in the treatment of cancer-related anorexia/cachexia syndrome (CACS). Sixty patients were randomized to receive one of the following treatment interventions for 4 months: 1) L-carnitine (4 g/d) + celecoxib (300 mg/d); or 2) L-carnitine + celecoxib + megestrol acetate (320 mg/d). All patients also received polyphenols (300 mg/d), lipoic acid (300 mg/d), carbocysteine (2.7 g/d), and vitamins A, C, and E. Lean body mass (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and L3 computed tomography) and physical activity (6-min walk test) increased in both groups.
Read the article summaryHPA axis, metabolic impairment, and pediatric obesity
As published in BMC Medicine, elevated ACTH levels are associated with hypertriglyceridemia and hyperglycemia, and elevated cortisol levels are associated with hypertension and high LDL-C in obese children and adolescents (n=450).
Read the article summaryMost Popular Physician Assistant Articles
Last month's top read Top Articles of 20121 Association Between Total Duration of Breastfeeding and Iron Deficiency Pediatrics, April 16, 2013
2 Effectiveness of Pentavalent and Monovalent Rotavirus Vaccines in Concurrent Use Among US Children <5 Years of Age, 2009-2011 Clinical Infectious Diseases, April 12, 2013
3 Birth of 16 healthy children after ICSI in cases of nonmosaic Klinefelter syndrome Human Reproduction, April 17, 2013
4 The Relationship Between Vitamin D Status and Adrenal Insufficiency in Critically Ill Children Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, April 2, 2013 Review Article
5 Oxycodone Versus Codeine for Triage Pain in Children With Suspected Forearm Fracture: A Randomized Controlled Trial Pediatric Emergency Care, March 14, 2013
6 Birth Order Progressively Affects Childhood Height Clinical Endocrinology, January 25, 2013 Review Article
7 A randomized trial of candidate inactivated quadrivalent influenza vaccine versus trivalent influenza vaccines in children aged 3-17 years The Journal of Infectious Diseases, March 18, 2013
8 The science of breastfeeding: time for a change Acta Pediatrica, April 17, 2013 Review Article
9 Unexpected collapse of healthy newborn infants: risk factors, supervision and hypothermia treatment Acta Pediatrica, April 12, 2013 Review Article
10 Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation Reduces Anemia and Anxiety in Rural China’s Elementary School Children The Journal of Nutrition, March 26, 2013
11 Prevalence and management of gastroesophageal reflux disease in children and adolescents: a nationwide cross-sectional observational study European Journal of Pediatrics, August 30, 2012
12 First outbreak of nosocomial Legionella infection in term neonates caused by a cold mist ultrasonic humidifier Clinical Infectious Diseases, April 1, 2013
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