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SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Asymptomatic Short Stature: How Much Evaluation Is Warranted?
- June 19, 2013
- F. Bruder Stapleton, MD
Among 235 children with short stature evaluated in a referral clinic, only 3 had a possible cause identified.
- Reviewing:
- Sisley S et al. J Pediatr 2013 May 23
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MEDICAL NEWS
Prenatal Exposure to Air Pollution Associated with AutismFree
- June 19, 2013
- Physician's First Watch
Prenatal exposure to air pollution is associated with increased risk for autism spectrum disorders in childhood, according to a case-control study in Environmental Health...
GUIDELINE WATCH
Contraceptive Practice Recommendations Tailored for Use in the U.S.Free
- June 13, 2013
- Eleanor Bimla Schwarz, MD, MS
- Women's Health
The CDC has adapted the WHO's Selected Practice Recommendations for Contraceptive Use.
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Another Look at Nebulized Saline and Racemic Epinephrine for Treatment of BronchiolitisFree
- June 12, 2013
- Cornelius W. Van Niel, MD
The two treatments were equally effective, but using them on demand versus on a fixed schedule reduced length of stay.
- Reviewing:
- Skjerven HO et al. N Engl J Med 2013 Jun 13; 368:2286
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Testing an Algorithm for Chronic Cough Management
- June 12, 2013
- Cornelius W. Van Niel, MD
Cough resolution by 6 weeks was more likely when children were managed by an algorithm.
- Reviewing:
- Chang AB et al. Pediatrics 2013 May; 131:e1576
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Considering Outpatient Management of Febrile Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
- June 12, 2013
- Louis M. Bell, MD
This retrospective study suggests outpatient management might be possible.
- Reviewing:
- Baskin MN et al. Pediatrics 2013 Jun 1; 131:1035
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Prolonged Inconsolable Infant Crying: A Risk Factor for Maternal Depression
- June 12, 2013
- Martin T. Stein, MD
Maternal postpartum depression symptoms were significantly associated with crying consistent with colic and prolonged inconsolable crying.
- Reviewing:
- Radesky JS et al. Pediatrics 2013 Jun 1; 131:e1857
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Does Parental Sucking of Their Infant's Pacifier Reduce Risk for Allergy?
- June 12, 2013
- Martin T. Stein, MD
The surprising answer supports the "hygiene hypothesis."
- Reviewing:
- Hesselmar B et al. Pediatrics 2013 Jun 1; 131:e1829
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Can Limited Formula for Newborns Improve Breastfeeding Rates?
- June 12, 2013
- Cornelius W. Van Niel, MD
Limited formula use in newborns increased breastfeeding rates at 1 week and 3 months.
- Reviewing:
- Flaherman VJ et al. Pediatrics 2013 Jun 1; 131:1059
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Is Adenotonsillectomy Indicated for Childhood Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
- June 5, 2013
- F. Bruder Stapleton, MD
After 7 months, surgery had normalized the apnea-hypopnea index in 80%, but cognitive function and attention were unchanged.
- Reviewing:
- Marcus CL et al. N Engl J Med 2013 May 21
CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINE WATCH
Treatment of Pediatric Acne
- June 5, 2013
- Alain Joffe, MD, MPH, FAAP, and Mary Wu Chang, MD
The first evidence-based guideline for management of pediatric acne.
- Reviewing:
- Eichenfield LF et al. Pediatrics 2013 May; 131:S163
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Editor's Picks from across Journal Watch
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Has the "Breast Is Best" Campaign Gone Too Far?Free
- May 2, 2013
- By Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
- Women's Health
A physician's personal experience illustrates the shame and guilt that policies promoting breast-feeding can cause.
- Reviewing:
- Obstet Gynecol 2013 Apr; 121:869
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Can Psychosis Be Prevented by Treating Adolescent Anxiety?
- June 3, 2013
- By Barbara Geller, MD
- Psychiatry
In an animal model of humans at high risk for schizophrenia, diazepam during peripuberty prevented psychotic behaviors.
- Reviewing:
- Neuropsychopharmacology 2013 Apr 15
MEDICAL NEWS
Chronic Conditions Found in Nearly All Childhood Cancer SurvivorsFree
- June 12, 2013
- Physician's First Watch
Nearly all survivors of childhood cancer have chronic health conditions in adulthood, according to a JAMA study. Researchers systematically screened 1700 adults (median age, 32...
FEATURE
MDs vs. NPs in Primary Care . . . The Conflict ContinuesFree
- June 6, 2013
- By Anne A. Moore, DNP, APRN, FAANP, Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP, and Diane J. Angelini, EdD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, NEA-BC
- Women's Health
Societal needs should supersede the disparate self-perceptions of physicians and nurse practitioners.
Journal Watch Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine summarizes important medical journal articles about a wide variety of subjects relevant to the medical care of children and adolescents including ADHD, autism, depression, eating disorders, genetic disease, obesity, otitis media, sexually transmitted diseases, SIDS, and vaccination.
