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Pediatrics 2002; 109: 40. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

ELECTRONIC ARTICLE

A Meta-analysis of Randomized, Controlled Trials Comparing Short- and Long-Course Antibiotic Therapy for Urinary Tract Infections in Children Ron Keren and Eugenia Chan Pediatrics 2002; 109: e70. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

How Should a Fever Mercury Thermometer be Disposed of? A Survey of Those Likely to be Asked Michele DiCarlo, Bruce Ruck, and Steven Marcus Pediatrics 2002; 109: e71. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Alcohol, Breastfeeding, and Development at 18 Months Ruth E. Little, Kate Northstone, Jean Golding, and ALSPAC Study Team Pediatrics 2002; 109: e72. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Left Ventricular Structure and Function in Obese Adolescents: Relations to Cardiovascular Fitness, Percent Body Fat, and Visceral Adiposity, and Effects of Physical Training Brett M. Mitchell, Bernard Gutin, Gaston Kapuku, Paule Barbeau, Matthew C. Humphries, Scott Owens, Sarita Vemulapalli, and Jerry Allison Pediatrics 2002; 109: e73. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Osteonecrosis of the Hip (Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease) in Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Children Denise M. Gaughan, Lynne M. Mofenson, Michael D. Hughes, George R. Seage, III, Gregory L. Ciupak, and James M. Oleske Pediatrics 2002; 109: e74. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Caloric Intake and Eating Behavior in Infants and Toddlers With Cystic Fibrosis Scott W. Powers, Susana R. Patton, Kelly C. Byars, Monica J. Mitchell, Elissa Jelalian, Mary M. Mulvihill, Melbourne F. Hovell, and Lori J. Stark Pediatrics 2002; 109: e75. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

An English-Language Clinic-Based Literacy Program Is Effective for a Multilingual Population Michael Silverstein, Leslie Iverson, and Paula Lozano Pediatrics 2002; 109: e76. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Cervical Lymph Nodes in Kawasaki Disease Norimichi Tashiro, Tomoyo Matsubara, Masashi Uchida, Kumiko Katayama, Takashi Ichiyama, and Susumu Furukawa Pediatrics 2002; 109: e77. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Pneumatosis Intestinalis After Pediatric Thoracic Organ Transplantation Jonathan T. Fleenor, Timothy M. Hoffman, David M. Bush, Stephen M. Paridon, Bernard J. Clark, III, Thomas L. Spray, and Nancy D. Bridges Pediatrics 2002; 109: e78. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Mortality Associated With Congenital Syphilis in the United States, 1992–1998 Deborah A. Gust, William C. Levine, Michael E. St. Louis, Jim Braxton, and Stuart M. Berman Pediatrics 2002; 109: e79. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Influenza Vaccination Coverage Level at a Cystic Fibrosis Center Bruce C. Marshall, Carmen Henshaw, Dee Anne Evans, Kristin Bleyl, Stephen Alder, and Theodore G. Liou Pediatrics 2002; 109: e80. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Economic Burden of Obesity in Youths Aged 6 to 17 Years: 1979–1999 Guijing Wang and William H. Dietz Pediatrics 2002; 109: e81. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Accuracy of Pediatric Primary Care Providers’ Screening and Referral for Early Childhood Caries Kate M. Pierce, R. Gary Rozier, and William F. Vann, Jr Pediatrics 2002; 109: e82. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Pediatrician Counseling About Preventive Health Topics: Results From the Physicians’ Practices Survey, 1998–1999 Deborah A. Galuska, Janet E. Fulton, Kenneth E. Powell, Charlene R. Burgeson, Michael Pratt, Arthur Elster, and Bernard A. Griesemer Pediatrics 2002; 109: e83. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Black-White Differences in Health Care Utilization Among US Children With Frequent Ear Infections Christina H. Park, Michael D. Kogan, Mary D. Overpeck, and Margaretha L. Casselbrant Pediatrics 2002; 109: e84. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

ARTICLE

Rising Prevalence of Antidepressants Among US Youths Julie Magno Zito, Daniel J. Safer, Susan dosReis, James F. Gardner, Karen Soeken, Myde Boles, and Frances Lynch Pediatrics 2002; 109: 721-727. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Factors Associated With Prescription Drug Expenditures Among Children: An Analysis of the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Alex Y. Chen and Ruey-Kang R. Chang Pediatrics 2002; 109: 728-732. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Psychotropic Medication Use in a Population of Children Who Have Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder James Guevara, Paula Lozano, Thomas Wickizer, Loren Mell, and Harlan Gephart Pediatrics 2002; 109: 733-739. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Parent and Physician Attitudes Regarding Electronic Communication in Pediatric Practices Katie D. Kleiner, Rachel Akers, Bonnie L. Burke, and Eric J. Werner Pediatrics 2002; 109: 740-744. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Mortality in Low Birth Weight Infants According to Level of Neonatal Care at Hospital of Birth Javier Cifuentes, Janet Bronstein, Ciaran S. Phibbs, Roderic H. Phibbs, Susan K. Schmitt, and Waldemar A. Carlo Pediatrics 2002; 109: 745-751. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Performance Profiles: The Influence of Patient Satisfaction Data on Physicians’ Practice Elizabeth A. Rider and James M. Perrin Pediatrics 2002; 109: 752-757. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Patients: Risk Factors and Outcomes Alexis M. Elward, David K. Warren, and Victoria J. Fraser Pediatrics 2002; 109: 758-764. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Evaluation of Young Children in Contact With Adult Multidrug-Resistant Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A 30-Month Follow-up H. Simon Schaaf, Robert P. Gie, Magdalene Kennedy, Nulda Beyers, Peter B. Hesseling, and Peter R. Donald Pediatrics 2002; 109: 765-771. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Comparison Between Simultaneously Recorded Amplitude Integrated Electroencephalogram (Cerebral Function Monitor) and Standard Electroencephalogram in Neonates Mona C. Toet, Wil van der Meij, Linda S. de Vries, Cuno S. P. M. Uiterwaal, and Kees C. van Huffelen Pediatrics 2002; 109: 772-779. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Efficacy of the Ketogenic Diet for Infantile Spasms Eric H. Kossoff, Paula L. Pyzik, Jane R. McGrogan, Eileen P. G. Vining, and John M. Freeman Pediatrics 2002; 109: 780-783. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Caffeine Impairs Cerebral and Intestinal Blood Flow Velocity in Preterm Infants Christina Hoecker, Mathias Nelle, Johannes Poeschl, Bernd Beedgen, and Otwin Linderkamp Pediatrics 2002; 109: 784-787. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Demography of Pediatric Primary Care in Europe: Delivery of Care and Training Manuel Katz, Armido Rubino, Jacqueline Collier, Joel Rosen, and Jochen H. H. Ehrich Pediatrics 2002; 109: 788-796. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Association Between Infantile Colic and Carbohydrate Malabsorption From Fruit Juices in Infancy Debora Duro, Russell Rising, Maribel Cedillo, and Fima Lifshitz Pediatrics 2002; 109: 797-805. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Assent Observed: Children’s Involvement in Leukemia Treatment and Research Discussions Joseph Quinn Olechnowicz, Michelle Eder, Christian Simon, Stephen Zyzanski, and Eric Kodish Pediatrics 2002; 109: 806-814. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Validity of Maternal Report of Prenatal Alcohol, Cocaine, and Smoking in Relation to Neurobehavioral Outcome Sandra W. Jacobson, Lisa M. Chiodo, Robert J. Sokol, and Joseph L. Jacobson Pediatrics 2002; 109: 815-825. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Viral Respiratory Infection in Schoolchildren: Effects on Middle Ear Pressure Birgit Winther, Frederick G. Hayden, Eurico Arruda, Regina Dutkowski, Penelope Ward, and J. Owen Hendley Pediatrics 2002; 109: 826-832. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Occurrence of Celiac Disease After Onset of Type 1 Diabetes: A 6-Year Prospective Longitudinal Study Graziano Barera, Riccardo Bonfanti, Matteo Viscardi, Elena Bazzigaluppi, Giliola Calori, Franco Meschi, Cesare Bianchi, and Giuseppe Chiumello Pediatrics 2002; 109: 833-838. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Hepatitis A Virus Infections in the United States: Model-Based Estimates and Implications for Childhood Immunization Gregory L. Armstrong and Beth P. Bell Pediatrics 2002; 109: 839-845. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Jaundice as an Early Diagnostic Sign of Urinary Tract Infection in Infancy Francisco J. Garcia and Alan L. Nager Pediatrics 2002; 109: 846-851. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Efficacy and Safety of Tolazoline for Treatment of Severe Hypoxemia in Extremely Preterm Infants Pracha Nuntnarumit, Sheldon B. Korones, Wenjian Yang, and Henrietta S. Bada Pediatrics 2002; 109: 852-856. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Racial/Ethnic Variation in Asthma Status and Management Practices Among Children in Managed Medicaid Tracy A. Lieu, Paula Lozano, Jonathan A. Finkelstein, Felicia W. Chi, Nancy G. Jensvold, Angela M. Capra, Charles P. Quesenberry, Joe V. Selby, and Harold J. Farber Pediatrics 2002; 109: 857-865. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Nebulized Budesonide Inhalation Suspension Compared With Cromolyn Sodium Nebulizer Solution for Asthma in Young Children: Results of a Randomized Outcomes Trial Jeffrey G. Leflein, Stanley J. Szefler, Kevin R. Murphy, Sherahe Fitzpatrick, Mario Cruz-Rivera, Christopher J. Miller, and Joseph A. Smith Pediatrics 2002; 109: 866-872. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Reduced Risk of Sudden Death From Chest Wall Blows (Commotio Cordis) With Safety Baseballs Mark S. Link, Barry J. Maron, Paul J. Wang, Natesa G. Pandian, Brian A. VanderBrink, and N. A. Mark Estes, III Pediatrics 2002; 109: 873-877. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Serial Assessment of Mortality in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit by Algorithm and Intuition: Certainty, Uncertainty, and Informed Consent William Meadow, Laura Frain, Yaya Ren, Grace Lee, Samir Soneji, and John Lantos Pediatrics 2002; 109: 878-886. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Characteristics of Deaths Occurring in Children’s Hospitals: Implications for Supportive Care Services Chris Feudtner, Dimitri A. Christakis, Frederick J. Zimmerman, John H. Muldoon, John M. Neff, and Thomas D. Koepsell Pediatrics 2002; 109: 887-893. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

A Randomized, Clinical Trial of Oral Midazolam Plus Placebo Versus Oral Midazolam Plus Oral Transmucosal Fentanyl for Sedation During Laceration Repair Eileen J. Klein, Douglas S. Diekema, Carolyn A. Paris, Linda Quan, Morty Cohen, and Kristy D. Seidel Pediatrics 2002; 109: 894-897. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Effectiveness and Efficacy of Zinc for the Treatment of Acute Diarrhea in Young Children Tor Arne Strand, Ram Krisna Chandyo, Rajiv Bahl, Pushpa Raj Sharma, Ramesh Kant Adhikari, Nita Bhandari, Rune Johan Ulvik, Kåre Mølbak, Maharaj Krishan Bhan, and Halvor Sommerfelt Pediatrics 2002; 109: 898-903. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Occurrence of Omphalocele in Relation to Maternal Multivitamin Use: A Population-Based Study Lorenzo D. Botto, Joseph Mulinare, and J. David Erickson Pediatrics 2002; 109: 904-908. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Adverse Clinical Outcomes Associated With Short Stature at Dialysis Initiation: A Report of the North American Pediatric Renal Transplant Cooperative Study Susan L. Furth, Don Stablein, Richard N. Fine, Neil R. Powe, and Barbara A. Fivush Pediatrics 2002; 109: 909-913. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

REVIEW ARTICLE

Hirschsprung’s Disease: A Review Orvar Swenson Pediatrics 2002; 109: 914-918. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

SPECIAL ARTICLE

Improving Childhood Asthma Outcomes in the United States: A Blueprint for Policy Action Marielena Lara, Sara Rosenbaum, Gary Rachelefsky, Will Nicholas, Sally C. Morton, Seth Emont, Marian Branch, Barbara Genovese, Mary E. Vaiana, Vernon Smith, Lani Wheeler, Thomas Platts-Mills, Noreen Clark, Nicole Lurie, and Kevin B. Weiss Pediatrics 2002; 109: 919-930. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Unique Features of Infective Endocarditis in Childhood Patricia Ferrieri, Michael H. Gewitz, Michael A. Gerber, Jane W. Newburger, Adnan S. Dajani, Stanford T. Shulman, Walter Wilson, Ann F. Bolger, Arnold Bayer, Matthew E. Levison, Thomas J. Pallasch, Tommy W. Gage, and Kathryn A. Taubert Pediatrics 2002; 109: 931-943. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

COMMENTARY

Diagnosing Celiac Disease in 2002: Who, Why, and How? Linda S. Book Pediatrics 2002; 109: 952-954. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

"You’ve Got Mail": Issues in Communicating With Patients and Their Families by E-Mail Howard Bauchner, William Adams, and Helen Burstin Pediatrics 2002; 109: 954-956. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Probiotics in Pediatrics Jon A. Vanderhoof and Rosemary J. Young Pediatrics 2002; 109: 956-958. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

EXPERIENCE AND REASON

Chronic Lung Disease After Activated Charcoal Aspiration Gavin R. Graff, James Stark, John W. Berkenbosch, George W. Holcomb, III, and Robert E. Garola Pediatrics 2002; 109: 959-961. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Is It More Than Just Constipation? Rani S. Gereige and Jaime L. Frias Pediatrics 2002; 109: 961-965. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage in Pediatric Hematopoietic Cell Transplant Patients Judith Heggen, Carla West, Ellen Olson, Thomas Olson, Gerald Teague, James Fortenberry, and Andrew M. Yeager Pediatrics 2002; 109: 965-971. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Late Diagnosis of Severe Colchicine Intoxication Ayfer Gür Güven, Elif Bahat, Sema Akman, Reha Artan, and Meltem Erol Pediatrics 2002; 109: 971-973. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS

Guidelines for Expert Witness Testimony in Medical Malpractice Litigation Committee on Medical Liability Pediatrics 2002; 109: 974-979. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] This Policy is No Longer Valid.

Red Reflex Examination in Infants Section on Ophthalmology Pediatrics 2002; 109: 980-981. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] This Policy is No Longer Valid.

AMERICAN_ACADEMY_OF_PEDIATRICS

Pediatric Organ Donation and Transplantation Committee on Hospital Care and Section on Surgery Pediatrics 2002; 109: 982-984. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] This Policy is No Longer Valid.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Glucagon Is Very Unlikely to Have Caused Hyponatremia Malcolm G Coulthard, Edmund N Hey, and Jaques Belik Pediatrics 2002; 109: 985. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Diagnostic Accuracy of Screening Electrocardiograms in the Long QT Syndrome L. Jerome Krovetz, Michael J Ackerman, and Co-burn J Porter Pediatrics 2002; 109: 985. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Jesse Green, Amanda Sue Niskar, Stephanie M Kieszak, Emilio Esteban, Carol Rubin, Alice E Holmes, and Debra J Brody Pediatrics 2002; 109: 987-988. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Appendicitis—Pediatric Surgeons Versus General Surgeons Scott A Shipman, Christopher B Forrest, Evan R Kokoska, and Thomas R Weber Pediatrics 2002; 109: 988-989. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Absent Nasal Flaring in a Newborn With Bilateral Choanal Stenosis Amar Dave Pediatrics 2002; 109: 989-990. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Embryonic Stem Cell Research Patricia L June Pediatrics 2002; 109: 990-991. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

FOPE II Report Summary and Pediatric Subspecialists Gerald Gilchrist, Walter Fierson, Charles H Spencer, Kristan Outwater, Edward Saltzman, Arnold Coran, and Patience White Pediatrics 2002; 109: 990. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]