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Contemporary Pediatrics E-News
June 18, 2010
TOP SEARCHES: Summer injuries // Ear infections // Adolescent health
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 Rotavirus prescribing information
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 Brace in scoliosis
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 Limiting screen time
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 Pediatric migraines
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 TBI and fractures
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 Genetic variations in autism
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Rotavirus prescribing information, labeling changed
New prescribing information and patient labeling for rotavirus vaccines has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in response to reports of vaccine-acquired rotavirus infection in infants with severe combined immunodeficiency disorder (SCID), according to a report published in the June 11 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. More...
Brace prevents curve progression in scoliosis
The use of a Boston brace for more than 12 hours daily in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is effective in controlling curve progression, according to a prospective study published in the June 1 issue of the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. More...
Clear rules, physical activity cut children's screen time
In households where parents set clear and consistent limits on screen time and where children have plenty of physical activity, children have lower odds of exceeding the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommended two-hour daily screen-time limit, according to research published online June 14 in Pediatrics. More...
Pediatric migraine treatment practices vary widely in ER
In a sample of Canadian emergency departments, children seen for migraine headaches reported frequent occurrence of attacks and were subject to significant treatment variations by emergency department physicians, according to research published online June 7 in Pediatrics. More...
Overlap exists in TBI, fractures attributable to abuse
In children younger than 3, considerable overlap exists in the occurrence of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and fractures attributable to abuse, though accidental falls occur more commonly than abuse, even among very young children, according to a study published online June 7 in Pediatrics. More...
Genetic variations identified in autism spectrum disorders
An international team of researchers has identified genetic variants, both inherited and unique, in the DNA of people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The findings, published online June 9 in Nature, may be helpful in early diagnosis and treatment of autism, according to the researchers. More...
Key Topic Updates
Family issues
Maternal hardships impact newborns' and children's health
Children of single deployed parents see doctor less often
Negative effects of having premature baby seldom last
When a patient's parent has cancer: The pediatrician's role

Respiratory issues
Racial differences exist in asthma prevalence and care
Smoke-free air laws reduce cotinine levels in children
Mediterranean diet may lower childhood asthma risk
Physician's Focus: Pediatric asthma diagnosis and control

Transitioning care
Many adults with pediatric disorders use pediatric ERs
Constipation in children often continues in adulthood
Transitioning adolescents to adult care and adulthood
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