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Contemporary Pediatrics E-News
September 17, 2010
TOP SEARCHES: Concussions // Food allergies // Asthma
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 Concussions
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 Spirometry
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 Obesity and sleep
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 Growth hormones
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 Vaccine schedule
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 Sexuality in the media
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Sports-related concussions often occur in younger kids
Children ages 8 to 13 account for a considerable portion of sports-related concussions (SRCs) that occur among young people, according to research published online Aug. 30 in Pediatrics. More...
Many pediatric primary care doctors don't use spirometry
Spirometry use is limited among pediatric primary care physicians, particularly pediatricians, suggesting a need for additional physician training, according to research published online Sept. 6 in Pediatrics. More...
Insufficient nighttime sleep in early life tied to obesity risk
Infants and preschool-aged children who do not get sufficient nighttime sleep may be at higher risk of subsequently being overweight or obese, according to a study in the September issue of the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. More...
Non-physiologic factors sway growth hormone decisions
Physicians' decisions to initiate growth hormone therapy in children with idiopathic short stature are mostly consistent with established guidelines, but their recommendations regarding growth hormone continuation are more strongly influenced by contextual and attitudinal factors than by growth response to therapy, according to research published online Aug. 30 in Pediatrics. More...
Serotype 19A acquisition tied to vaccine schedule
Heptavalent pneumococcal conjugate vaccination (PCV-7) using a 2+1 dosing schedule may result in an increase in serotype 19A nasopharyngeal acquisition, according to a study in the Sept. 8 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. More...
Pediatricians, parents urged to address sexuality in the media
Pediatricians and parents have the opportunity to help address unhealthy messages related to sexuality that young people receive from the media, according to a policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics published online Aug. 30 in Pediatrics. More...
Key Topic Updates
Adolescent medicine
Exposure to lead may delay onset of puberty in girls
Adolescents with chronic fatigue may suffer long-term effects
Urban clinic increases HIV testing uptake in adolescents
Fatty liver linked to insulin resistance in obese teens

Pain control
Sucrose may not be effective analgesic in newborns
ERS: Questionnaire IDs youths' anesthetic complications risk
Acetaminophen may increase pediatric asthma risk
Managing chronic daily headaches

Child development
Early severe hypoglycemia tied to poorer cognition
Toddlers' fixation on moving patterns may predict autism
Nucleotide supplementation beneficial for infant growth
Marginally low birth weight ups iron deficiency risk
Thimerosal not linked to autism spectrum disorder
Gestation linked to cerebral palsy risk even in term births

Medical/Surgical
Crohn's-related surgery risk in children rarer than thought
Radiologists can ID, treat self-embedding behavior
Graded symptom checklist IDs pediatric concussion
Limitation of end-of-life support varies among PICUs
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