ELECTRONIC ARTICLE

Impact of a Medicaid Primary Care Provider and Preventive Care on Pediatric Hospitalization Anne Gadomski, Paul Jenkins, and Melissa Nichols Pediatrics 1998; 101: e1. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Development and Evaluation of a CD-ROM Computer Program to Teach Residents Telephone Management Mary C. Ottolini and Larrie Greenberg Pediatrics 1998; 101: e2. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Interleukin-6, C-Reactive Protein, and Abnormal Cardiorespiratory Responses to Immunization in Premature Infants Massroor Pourcyrous, Sheldon B. Korones, Dennis Crouse, and Henrietta S. Bada Pediatrics 1998; 101: e3. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Blood Cultures in the Evaluation of Children With Cellulitis Karin Berger Sadow and James M. Chamberlain Pediatrics 1998; 101: e4. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Early Adiposity Rebound and the Risk of Adult Obesity Robert C. Whitaker, Margaret S. Pepe, Jeffrey A. Wright, Kristy D. Seidel, and William H. Dietz Pediatrics 1998; 101: e5. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Anemia and Elevated Lead Levels in Underimmunized Inner-city Children William G. Adams, Judith Geva, Jerry Coffman, Sean Palfrey, and Howard Bauchner Pediatrics 1998; 101: e6. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Neurodevelopmental/Neuroradiologic Recovery of a Child Infected With HIV After Treatment With Combination Antiretroviral Therapy Using the HIV-Specific Protease Inhibitor Ritonavir Vicki J. Tepper, John J. Farley, Michael I. Rothman, Debra L. Houck, Karen Forget Davis MS, Teresa L. Collins-Jones, and Renee C. Wachtel Pediatrics 1998; 101: e7. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Prevalence of IgE-Mediated Food Allergy Among Children With Atopic Dermatitis Philippe A. Eigenmann, Scott H. Sicherer, Teresa A. Borkowski, Bernard A. Cohen, and Hugh A. Sampson Pediatrics 1998; 101: e8. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

QT Interval in Children and Infants Receiving Cisapride Arie Levine, Rami Fogelman, Leah Sirota, Zili Zangen, Raanan Shamir, and Gabriel Dinari Pediatrics 1998; 101: e9. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Low-Level Lead Exposure and Behavior in Early Childhood Alan L. Mendelsohn, Benard P. Dreyer, Arthur H. Fierman, Carolyn M. Rosen, Lori A. Legano, Hillary A. Kruger, Sylvia W. Lim, and Cheryl D. Courtlandt Pediatrics 1998; 101: e10. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Cardiovascular Reactivity and Adolescent Boys' Physical Health Patricia L. Dobkin, Richard E. Tremblay, and Frank A. Treiber Pediatrics 1998; 101: e11. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Leptin Levels in Pregnant Women and Newborn Infants: Gender Differences and Reduction During the Neonatal Period Ingrid B. Helland, Janne E. Reseland, Ola D. Saugstad, and Christian A. Drevon Pediatrics 1998; 101: e12. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

ELECTRONIC_AAP

The Revised CDC Guidelines for Isolation Precautions in Hospitals: Implications for Pediatrics Committee on Infectious Diseases and Committee on Hospital Care Pediatrics 1998; 101: e13. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

ARTICLE

Inhaled Nitric Oxide for the Early Treatment of Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Term Newborn: A Randomized, Double-Masked, Placebo-Controlled, Dose-Response, Multicenter Study Dennis Davidson, Elaine S. Barefield, John Kattwinkel, Golde Dudell, Michael Damask, Richard Straube, Jared Rhines, Cheng-Tao Chang, and the I-NO/PPHN Study Group Pediatrics 1998; 101: 325-334. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

A Phase I/II Study of the Protease Inhibitor Ritonavir in Children With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Brigitta U. Mueller, Robert P. Nelson Jr, John Sleasman, Judy Zuckerman, Margo Heath-Chiozzi, Seth M. Steinberg, Frank M. Balis, Pim Brouwers, Ann Hsu, Rima Saulis, Shizuko Sei, Lauren V. Wood, Steve Zeichner, T. Teresa K. Katz, Colleen Higham, Diane Aker, Maureen Edgerly, Paul Jarosinski, Leslie Serchuck, Scott M. Whitcup, David Pizzuti, and Philip A. Pizzo Pediatrics 1998; 101: 335-343. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Restricting Access to Neonatal Intensive Care: Effect on Mortality and Economic Savings Jeffrey W. Stolz and Marie C. McCormick Pediatrics 1998; 101: 344-348. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Medications Used by Children With Asthma Living in the Inner City Peyton A. Eggleston, Floyd J. Malveaux, Arlene M. Butz, Karen Huss, Lera Thompson, Ken Kolodner, and Cynthia S. Rand Pediatrics 1998; 101: 349-354. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Neuropsychological and Behavioral Changes in Asthmatic Children Treated With Beclomethasone Dipropionate Versus Theophylline Bruce G. Bender, David N. Iklé, Thomas DuHamel, and David Tinkelman Pediatrics 1998; 101: 355-360. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

The Use of Albuterol in Hospitalized Infants With Bronchiolitis Joseph V. Dobson, Susan M. Stephens-Groff, Shawn R. McMahon, Margaret M. Stemmler, Susan L. Brallier, and Curtis Bay Pediatrics 1998; 101: 361-368. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Children: Prognostic Indicators and Outcome Anita Arola, Juhani Tuominen, Olli Ruuskanen, and Eero Jokinen Pediatrics 1998; 101: 369-376. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Fibromyalgia Syndrome in Children and Adolescents: Clinical Features at Presentation and Status at Follow-up David M. Siegel, David Janeway, and John Baum Pediatrics 1998; 101: 377-382. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Acute Encephalopathy Followed by Permanent Brain Injury or Death Associated With Further Attenuated Measles Vaccines: A Review of Claims Submitted to the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Robert E. Weibel, Vito Caserta, David E. Benor, and Geoffrey Evans Pediatrics 1998; 101: 383-387. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Complicated Parapneumonic Effusions in Children Caused by Penicillin-Nonsusceptible Streptococcus pneumoniae William D. Hardie, Nancy E. Roberts, Shirley F. Reising, and Celia D. C. Christie Pediatrics 1998; 101: 388-392. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Accurate Recognition and Effective Treatment of Ventricular Fibrillation by Automated External Defibrillators in Adolescents Dianne L. Atkins, Lori L. Hartley, and Douglas K. York Pediatrics 1998; 101: 393-397. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

United States Neonatology Practice Survey: Personnel, Practice, Hospital, and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Characteristics Louis D. Pollack, Ian M. Ratner, and Greg C. Lund Pediatrics 1998; 101: 398-405. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Injuries to Children in the United States Related to Trampolines, 1990-1995: A National Epidemic Gary A. Smith Pediatrics 1998; 101: 406-412. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

The Role of Parents in End-of-Life Decisions in Neonatology: Physicians' Views and Practices Agnes van der Heide, Paul J. van der Maas, Gerrit van der Wal, Louis A. A. Kollée, Richard de Leeuw, and Robert A. Holl Pediatrics 1998; 101: 413-418. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Surgical Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux in Children: A Combined Hospital Study of 7467 Patients Eric W. Fonkalsrud, Keith W. Ashcraft, Arnold G. Coran, Dick G. Ellis, Jay L. Grosfeld, William P. Tunell, and Thomas R. Weber Pediatrics 1998; 101: 419-422. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Neonatal Circumcision and Pain Relief: Current Training Practices Cynthia R. Howard, Fred M. Howard, Lynn C. Garfunkel, Elisabeth A. de Blieck, and Michael Weitzman Pediatrics 1998; 101: 423-428. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Plasma Leptin in Infants: Relations to Birth Weight and Weight Loss Giovanna Marchini, Gabriel Fried, Eva Östlund, and Lars Hagenäs Pediatrics 1998; 101: 429-432. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Proteolysis Associated With Insulin Resistance in Cystic Fibrosis Dana S. Hardin, Adrian LeBlanc, Sheila Lukenbaugh, Laurie Para, and Dan K. Seilheimer Pediatrics 1998; 101: 433-437. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Before Viability: A Geographically Based Outcome Study of Infants Weighing 500 Grams or Less at Birth Reg S. Sauve, Charlene Robertson, Philip Etches, Paul J. Byrne, and Véronique Dayer-Zamora Pediatrics 1998; 101: 438-445. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Growing Up With a Facial Hemangioma: Parent and Child Coping and Adaptation J. Lane Tanner, Martha P. Dechert, and Ilona J. Frieden Pediatrics 1998; 101: 446-452. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Childhood Obesity: Future Directions and Research Priorities James O. Hill and Frederick L. Trowbridge Pediatrics 1998; 101: 570-574. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

SPECIAL ARTICLE

Risky Business: Challenges in Vaccine Risk Communication Leslie K. Ball, Geoffrey Evans, and Ann Bostrom Pediatrics 1998; 101: 453-458. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

COMMENTARIES

Antireflux Surgery in Children: Time for a Harder Look Eric Hassall Pediatrics 1998; 101: 467. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Research Publications Involving Proprietary Products: Science, News, or Advertising? Robert K. Kanter Pediatrics 1998; 101: 468. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

EXPERIENCE AND REASON

Petechial Eruption After the Application of EMLA Cream Stella D. Calobrisi, Beth Ann Drolet, and Nancy B. Esterly Pediatrics 1998; 101: 471. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Fracture-Dislocation of the Lumbar Spine in an Abused Child Peter G. Gabos, H. Robert Tuten, Arabella Leet, and Robert P. Stanton Pediatrics 1998; 101: 473. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Percutaneous Central Venous Catheterization in Premature Infants: A Method for Facilitating Insertion of Silastic Catheters via Peripheral Veins Joachim E. Fischer and Sergio Fanconi Pediatrics 1998; 101: 477. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

An Unusual Cause of Respiratory Distress in a Neonate Donald A. Schwartz, Stephen A. Lieberman, Peter H. Viles, and Joseph J. Frassica Pediatrics 1998; 101: 479. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS

Hepatitis C Virus Infection Committee on Infectious Diseases Pediatrics 1998; 101: 481-485. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

The Role of Home-Visitation Programs in Improving Health Outcomes for Children and Families Council on Child and Adolescent Health Pediatrics 1998; 101: 486-489. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Epidural Analgesia and Neonatal Fever Jeanette R. Pleasure, Gary E. Stahl;, Jordan Tarshis, William R. Camann, Sanjay Datta;, David R. Gambling, Laurence S. Reisner, Frank L. Mannino;, James A. Dolak, Raeford E. Brown;, Terry J. Lewis, Neil Roy Connelly;, Ellice Lieberman, Janet Lang, Fredric Frigoletto, Douglas Richardson, Steven A. Ringer, and Amy Cohen Pediatrics 1998; 101: 490. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

The Neonatal Group B Streptococcal Debate William E. Benitz;, Samuel P. Gotoff, and Kenneth M. Boyer Pediatrics 1998; 101: 494. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Loxitane Overdose Nicholas W. Tarricone Pediatrics 1998; 101: 496. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Supplement to Pediatrics:
The Causes and Health Consequences of Obesity in Children and Adolescents

Overweight Children and Adolescents: Description, Epidemiology, and Demographics Richard P. Troiano and Katherine M. Flegal Pediatrics 1998; 101: 497-504. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Measurement Issues Related to Studies of Childhood Obesity: Assessment of Body Composition, Body Fat Distribution, Physical Activity, and Food Intake Michael I. Goran Pediatrics 1998; 101: 505-518. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Health Consequences of Obesity in Youth: Childhood Predictors of Adult Disease William H. Dietz Pediatrics 1998; 101: 518-525. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

The Physiology of Body Weight Regulation: Relevance to the Etiology of Obesity in Children Michael Rosenbaum and Rudolph L. Leibel Pediatrics 1998; 101: 525-539. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Development of Eating Behaviors Among Children and Adolescents Leann L. Birch and Jennifer O. Fisher Pediatrics 1998; 101: 539-549. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Development of Physical Activity Behaviors Among Children and Adolescents Harold W. Kohl III and Karen E. Hobbs Pediatrics 1998; 101: 549-554. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Treatment of Pediatric Obesity Leonard H. Epstein, Michelle D. Myers, Hollie A. Raynor, and Brian E. Saelens Pediatrics 1998; 101: 554-570. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]