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March 2018, VOLUME 141 / ISSUE 3
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Articles
- Prevalence of Obesity and Severe Obesity in US Children, 1999–2016
This is a secondary data analysis of a nationally representative sample of US youth in which we report on current obesity prevalence trends through 2016.
- Characteristics of Children 2 to 5 Years of Age With Severe Obesity
In this analysis of nationally representative data, we characterize sociodemographic, dietary intake, and screen time habits of preschool-aged children with SO compared with their peers.
- National and State Trends in Sudden Unexpected Infant Death: 1990–2015
This study examines trends in SUID and SUID subtypes nationally and by state from 1990 to 2015.
- Firearm Storage in Homes With Children With Self-Harm Risk Factors
In this study, we use 2015 survey data to estimate firearm ownership and storage practices in households containing children with self-harm risk factors versus those without self-harm risk factors.
- Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Children With Sickle Cell Anemia
Are children with SCA adequately protected against IPD?
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Reference Values for Young Infants Undergoing Lumbar Puncture
Using a large, multicenter cohort of infants ≤60 days old, we define age-specific CSF parameter reference values.
- Health and Care Utilization of Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Youth: A Population-Based Study
This is the first large, population-based study in which health concerns and care utilization are examined between TGNC versus cisgender adolescents and across gender expressions among TGNC adolescents.
- Inhaled Nitric Oxide in Extremely Premature Neonates With Respiratory Distress Syndrome
In this retrospective cohort study, we assessed whether prescription of iNO during the first week of life improved survival among extremely premature neonates.
- A Workforce Survey on Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
The aging and increasingly female DBP workforce is at risk of burnout because of long wait lists, increased patient complexity, and high levels of nonreimbursed care.
- Cost-Effectiveness of Supplemental Donor Milk Versus Formula for Very Low Birth Weight Infants
In this RCT, cost-effectiveness of supplemental DHM versus PTF for VLBW infants was evaluated from birth to 18 months’ CA from a societal perspective.
- Left Axis Deviation in Children Without Previously Known Heart Disease
Children with incidentally discovered electrocardiographic evidence of LAD and key, identifiable risk factors should be screened for the presence of HD.
- Epilepsy in Children After Pandemic Influenza Vaccination
Through linkage of Norwegian registries, this study investigated the risk of epilepsy in children in a period of up to 5 years after pandemic influenza vaccination.
- Nutrient Intake in the First Two Weeks of Life and Brain Growth in Preterm Neonates
In this preterm cohort study, we investigate the relationship between early macronutrient intake and brain macro- and microstructural growth, the influence of neonatal morbidity, and subsequent neurodevelopment.
- Variation in Anthropometric Status and Growth Failure in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
This is a global study designed to help understand differences in the distribution of child anthropometric status and growth failure Wpop and Bpop.
- Disparities in Outcomes and Resource Use After Hospitalization for Cardiac Surgery by Neighborhood Income
Linking administrative and US Census Bureau data, we examined associations between community-level income, mortality, length of stay, and costs for a resource-intensive cohort and general pediatric population.
- Infant Hospitalizations and Mortality After Maternal Vaccination
Using the VSD, we conducted a case-control study to evaluate the safety of maternal influenza and Tdap vaccination in infants 0 to 6 months old.
- Child Health Outcomes After Presumptive Infection Treatment in Pregnant Women: A Randomized Trial
The reduced prevalence of neonatal stunting of children whose mothers received presumptive infection treatment during pregnancy is sustained and reflected in childhood growth and development.
From the American Academy of Pediatrics
Pediatrics Perspectives
Family Partnerships
Monthly Feature
Review Article
- Families’ Experiences With Pediatric Family-Centered Rounds: A Systematic Review
In this systematic literature review, we found multiple benefits to families’ participation in rounds, although there were important gaps in the literature to address.
State-of-the-Art Review Article
- The Current Pediatric Telehealth Landscape
Telehealth is rapidly changing but within the reach of all pediatricians. In this article, we provide guidance and information about current pediatric telehealth programs to aid clinicians.
Special Articles
- Strengthening the Connection of Medical Education to the Vision of Improving Child Health
This is the text version of Dr Carol Caraccio’s acceptance speech upon receiving the 2017 Joseph W. St. Geme, Jr, Leadership Award.
- Structure and Functions of Pediatric Aerodigestive Programs: A Consensus Statement
We present a multi-disciplinary consensus definition of the aerodigestive care model with specific recommendations regarding associated personnel, infrastructure, research, and outcome measures.
Ethics Rounds
- Parents Refusing Dialysis for a 3-Month-Old With Renal Failure
A 3-month-old has renal failure secondary to PUVs. Parents refuse dialysis. What should the doctors do?
Quality Reports
- A Quality-Improvement Initiative to Reduce NICU Transfers for Neonates at Risk for Hypoglycemia
This is a quality-improvement project that decreased hypoglycemia and NICU transfers by using early SSC placement and early feeding for at-risk infants.
- Quality-Improvement Effort to Reduce Hypothermia Among High-Risk Infants on a Mother-Infant Unit
Targeted interventions significantly reduce hypothermia in otherwise healthy LBW infants and LPIs in a mother-infant unit.
Diagnostic Dilemmas
- Well-Appearing Newborn With a Vesiculobullous Rash at Birth
This diagnostic dilemma guides readers through the workup and management of an otherwise healthy infant born with an erythematous, vesiculobullous rash.
Case Reports
- Airway Autoimmune Inflammatory Response (AAIR) Syndrome: An Asthma-Autoimmune Overlap Disorder?
We describe a novel disorder with overlapping asthma and autoimmune features, and we propose diagnostic and treatment strategies.
- Angiomatoid Fibrous Histiocytoma With Paraneoplastic Platelet Storage Pool Deficiency
AFH and paraneoplastic effect are shown to manifest as a platelet storage pool deficiency.
- When Lightning Strikes Twice in Pediatrics: Case Report and Review of Recurrent Myocarditis
In this article we highlight a unique, illustrative pediatric case of recurrent myocarditis and review the existing literature on the topic.
Commentaries