April 2003 / VOLUME 111 / ISSUE 4

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	Comparison of E-mail, Fax, and Postal Surveys of Pediatricians Shawn R. McMahon, Martha Iwamoto, Mehran S. Massoudi, Hussain R. Yusuf, John M. Stevenson, Felicita David, Susan Y. Chu, and Larry K. Pickering Pediatrics 2003; 111: e299-e303. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Hearing Deficits in Young Adults Who Had a History of Otitis Media in Childhood: Use of Personal Stereos Had No Effect on Hearing Brechtje A. de Beer, Kees Graamans, Ad F. M. Snik, Koen Ingels, and Gerhard A. Zielhuis Pediatrics 2003; 111: e304-e308. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Tuberculin Testing and Risk of Tuberculosis Infection Among New York City Schoolchildren Celine R. Gounder, Cynthia R. Driver, Jerod N. Scholten, Huimin Shen, and Sonal S. Munsiff Pediatrics 2003; 111: e309-e315. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Postpartum Length of Stay and Newborn Health: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Jesse D. Malkin, Emmett Keeler, Michael S. Broder, and Steven Garber Pediatrics 2003; 111: e316-e322. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Too Small for a Seatbelt: Predictors of Booster Seat Use by Child Passengers Beth E. Ebel, Thomas D. Koepsell, Elizabeth E. Bennett, and Frederick P. Rivara Pediatrics 2003; 111: e323-e327. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Occurrence and Mechanisms of Sudden Oxygen Desaturation in Infants Who Sleep Face Down Aloka L. Patel, Dorota Paluszynska, Kathleen A. Harris, and Bradley T. Thach Pediatrics 2003; 111: e328-e332. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Median Household Income and Mortality Rate in Cystic Fibrosis Gerald T. O’Connor, Hebe B. Quinton, Terry Kneeland, Richard Kahn, Thomas Lever, Joanne Maddock, Priscilla Robichaud, Mark Detzer, and Donald R. Swartz Pediatrics 2003; 111: e333-e339. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	School-Age Outcomes of Very Low Birth Weight Infants in the Indomethacin Intraventricular Hemorrhage Prevention Trial Betty R. Vohr, Walter C. Allan, Michael Westerveld, Karen C. Schneider, Karol H. Katz, Robert W. Makuch, and Laura R. Ment Pediatrics 2003; 111: e340-e346. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Effect of a Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Risk Reduction Education Program on Risk Factor Compliance and Information Sources in Primarily Black Urban Communities Kenneth A. Rasinski, Alma Kuby, Stefanie A. Bzdusek, Jean M. Silvestri, and Debra E. Weese-Mayer Pediatrics 2003; 111: e347-e354. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Effects of Thickened Feeding on Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants: A Placebo-Controlled Crossover Study Using Intraluminal Impedance Tobias G. Wenzl, Sabine Schneider, Frank Scheele, Jiri Silny, Gerhard Heimann, and Heino Skopnik Pediatrics 2003; 111: e355-e359. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Does Federal Funding for Breastfeeding Research Target Our National Health Objectives? Linda P. Brown, Angel H. Bair, and Paula P. Meier Pediatrics 2003; 111: e360-e364. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Injuries Experienced by Infant Children: A Population-Based Epidemiological Analysis William Pickett, Susan Streight, Kelly Simpson, and Robert J. Brison Pediatrics 2003; 111: e365-e370. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Health Care Utilization and Expenditures Associated With Child Care Attendance: A Nationally Representative Sample Michael Silverstein, Anne E. Sales, and Thomas D. Koepsell Pediatrics 2003; 111: e371-e375. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Comparative Study of Anxiety, Depression, Somatization, Functional Disability, and Illness Attribution in Adolescents With Chronic Fatigue or Migraine Mark S. Smith, Susanne P. Martin-Herz, William M. Womack, and Julie L. Marsigan Pediatrics 2003; 111: e376-e381. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Epidemiology of Chronic Renal Failure in Children: Data From the ItalKid Project Gianluigi Ardissino, Valeria Daccò, Sara Testa, Roberto Bonaudo, Aldo Claris-Appiani, Emanuela Taioli, Giuseppina Marra, Alberto Edefonti, and Fabio Sereni Pediatrics 2003; 111: e382-e387. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Receipt of Psychological or Emotional Counseling by Suicidal Adolescents Jane E. Pirkis, Charles E. Irwin, Jr, Claire D. Brindis, Michael G. Sawyer, Christine Friestad, Michael Biehl, and George C. Patton Pediatrics 2003; 111: e388-e393. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

 

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	Raynaud’s Phenomenon in Children: A Retrospective Review of 123 Patients Peter A. Nigrovic, Robert C. Fuhlbrigge, and Robert P. Sundel Pediatrics 2003; 111: 715-721. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Prioritizing Strategies for Preventing Medication Errors and Adverse Drug Events in Pediatric Inpatients Elizabeth B. Fortescue, Rainu Kaushal, Christopher P. Landrigan, Kathryn J. McKenna, Margaret D. Clapp, Frank Federico, Donald A. Goldmann, and David W. Bates Pediatrics 2003; 111: 722-729. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Two National Surveys on Pediatric Training and Activities in School Health: 1991 and 2001 Philip R. Nader, Shelia L. Broyles, Jesse Brennan, and Howard Taras Pediatrics 2003; 111: 730-734. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	The First 2 Years of a State Child Health Insurance Plan: Whom Are We Reaching? Allison Kempe, Brenda Renfrew, Jennifer Barrow, Darci Cherry, Arnold Levinson, and John F. Steiner Pediatrics 2003; 111: 735-740. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Are "Accidental" Gun Deaths as Rare as They Seem? A Comparison of Medical Examiner Manner of Death Coding With an Intent-Based Classification Approach Judy Schaechter, Isis Duran, Jacqueline De Marchena, Glendene Lemard, and Maria Elena Villar Pediatrics 2003; 111: 741-744. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Influence of Iodine-131 Dose on the Outcome of Hyperthyroidism in Children Scott A. Rivkees and Eugene A. Cornelius Pediatrics 2003; 111: 745-749. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Evaluation of and Recommendations for Growth References for Very Low Birth Weight (1500 Grams) Infants in the United States Bettylou Sherry, Zuguo Mei, Laurence Grummer-Strawn, and William H. Dietz Pediatrics 2003; 111: 750-758. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Phase 1 Trial of Prevention of Hydrocephalus After Intraventricular Hemorrhage in Newborn Infants by Drainage, Irrigation, and Fibrinolytic Therapy Andrew Whitelaw, Ian Pople, Shobha Cherian, David Evans, and Marianne Thoresen Pediatrics 2003; 111: 759-765. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Collagen Scaffolding During Development and Its Deformation With Chronic Lung Disease Donald W. Thibeault, Sherry M. Mabry, Ikechukwu I. Ekekezie, Xiaoming Zhang, and William E. Truog Pediatrics 2003; 111: 766-776. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Population-Based Analyses of Mortality in Trisomy 13 and Trisomy 18 Sonja A. Rasmussen, Lee-Yang C. Wong, Quanhe Yang, Kristin M. May, and J. M. Friedman Pediatrics 2003; 111: 777-784. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Efficacy of Methylprednisolone and Urokinase Pulse Therapy for Severe Henoch-Schönlein Nephritis Yukihiko Kawasaki, Junzo Suzuki, Ruriko Nozawa, Shigeo Suzuki, and Hitoshi Suzuki Pediatrics 2003; 111: 785-789. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Use of the GlucoWatch Biographer in Children With Type 1 Diabetes H. Peter Chase, Mary D. Roberts, Clare Wightman, Georgeanna Klingensmith, Satish K. Garg, Michelle Van Wyhe, Shashi Desai, Wesley Harper, Margarita Lopatin, Miroslaw Bartkowiak, Janet Tamada, and Richard C. Eastman Pediatrics 2003; 111: 790-794. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Nighttime Child Care: Inadequate Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Risk Factor Knowledge, Practice, and Policies Rachel Y. Moon, Debra E. Weese-Mayer, and Jean M. Silvestri Pediatrics 2003; 111: 795-799. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Helicobacter pylori, Gastrointestinal Symptoms, and Metabolic Control in Young Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Marcello Candelli, Donato Rigante, Giovanni Marietti, Enrico C. Nista, Francesca Crea, Francesco Bartolozzi, Alessandra Schiavino, Giulia Pignataro, Nicoló Gentiloni Silveri, Giovanni Gasbarrini, and Antonio Gasbarrini Pediatrics 2003; 111: 800-803. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Glucose and Lipid Metabolism in Small For Gestational Age Infants at 48 Hours of Age Rodrigo A. Bazaes, Teresa E. Salazar, Enrica Pittaluga, Verónica Peña, Angélica Alegría, Germán Íñiguez, Ken K. Ong, David B. Dunger, and M. Verónica Mericq Pediatrics 2003; 111: 804-809. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Relationship Between Age at Initiation of Toilet Training and Duration of Training: A Prospective Study Nathan J. Blum, Bruce Taubman, and Nicole Nemeth Pediatrics 2003; 111: 810-814. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Percent Body Fat at Age 5 Predicts Earlier Pubertal Development Among Girls at Age 9 Kirsten Krahnstoever Davison, Elizabeth J. Susman, and Leann Lipps Birch Pediatrics 2003; 111: 815-821. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Predictors of Low Back Pain in British Schoolchildren: A Population-Based Prospective Cohort Study Gareth T. Jones, Kath D. Watson, Alan J. Silman, Deborah P.M. Symmons, and Gary J. Macfarlane Pediatrics 2003; 111: 822-828. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome Caused by Solid Food Proteins Anna Nowak-Wegrzyn, Hugh A. Sampson, Robert A. Wood, and Scott H. Sicherer Pediatrics 2003; 111: 829-835. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	One-Year Changes in Activity and in Inactivity Among 10- to 15-Year-Old Boys and Girls: Relationship to Change in Body Mass Index Catherine S. Berkey, Helaine R. H. Rockett, Matthew W. Gillman, and Graham A. Colditz Pediatrics 2003; 111: 836-843. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Relative Weight and Race Influence Average Age at Menarche: Results From Two Nationally Representative Surveys of US Girls Studied 25 Years Apart Sarah E. Anderson, Gerard E. Dallal, and Aviva Must Pediatrics 2003; 111: 844-850. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Obesity and Psychiatric Disorder: Developmental Trajectories Sarah Mustillo, Carol Worthman, Alaattin Erkanli, Gordon Keeler, Adrian Angold, and E. Jane Costello Pediatrics 2003; 111: 851-859. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Clinical, Autoimmune, and HLA Characteristics of Children Diagnosed With Type 1 Diabetes Before 5 Years of Age Eba H. Hathout, Noelle Hartwick, Omar R. Fagoaga, Anna Rita Colacino, Jeannine Sharkey, Michael Racine, Sandra Nelsen-Cannarella, and John W. Mace Pediatrics 2003; 111: 860-863. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	The Role of Meat to Improve the Critical Iron Balance During Weaning Leif Hallberg, Michael Hoppe, Maria Andersson, and Lena Hulthén Pediatrics 2003; 111: 864-870. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

 

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	The Next Step in Blood Glucose Monitoring? Leslie P. Plotnick Pediatrics 2003; 111: 885. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Implications of the Natural Course of Retinopathy of Prematurity Earl A. Palmer Pediatrics 2003; 111: 885-886. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Bilirubin Genetics for the Nongeneticist: Hereditary Defects of Neonatal Bilirubin Conjugation Michael Kaplan, Cathy Hammerman, and M. Jeffrey Maisels Pediatrics 2003; 111: 886-893. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Mandated Child Health Insurance: An Approach Whose Time Has Come? Stephen Berman Pediatrics 2003; 111: 893-895. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

 

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	Incidence of Invasive Pneumococcal Disease in Children 3 to 36 Months of Age at a Tertiary Care Pediatric Center 2 Years After Licensure of the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Philana Ling Lin, Marian G. Michaels, Janine Janosky, Michelene Ortenzo, Ellen R. Wald, and Edward O. Mason, Jr Pediatrics 2003; 111: 896-899. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Oral Bisphosphonate Therapy for Vitamin D Intoxication of the Infant Abdullah Bereket and Tulay Erdogan Pediatrics 2003; 111: 899-901. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

 

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Eye Examination in Infants, Children, and Young Adults by Pediatricians Committee on Practice and Ambulatory Medicine of American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Ophthalmology of American Academy of Pediatrics, American Association of Certified Orthoptists, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, and American Academy of Ophthalmology Pediatrics 2003; 111: 902-907. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

 

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	Prevention of Rickets and Vitamin D Deficiency: New Guidelines for Vitamin D Intake Lawrence M. Gartner, Frank R. Greer, Section on Breastfeeding, and Committee on Nutrition Pediatrics 2003; 111: 908-910. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Selecting Appropriate Toys for Young Children: The Pediatrician’s Role Danette Glassy, Judith Romano, and Committee on Early Childhood, Adoption, and Dependent Care Pediatrics 2003; 111: 911-913. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Apnea, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and Home Monitoring Committee on Fetus and Newborn Pediatrics 2003; 111: 914-917. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

 

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	Management of Infants With Potentially Misshapen Heads John M. Freeman, Benjamin S. Carson, Sr, and Todd A. Maugans Pediatrics 2003; 111: 918. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Measuring Bilirubin Through the Skin? Vinod K. Bhutani, Lois H. Johnson, Glenn Gourley, William D. Engle, and Gregory L. Jackson Pediatrics 2003; 111: 919-920. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	It Is Premature to Abandon Youth Access to Tobacco Programs Leonard A. Jason, Steven B. Pokorny, Michael E. Schoeny, Caroline M. Fichtenberg, and Stanton A. Glantz Pediatrics 2003; 111: 920-921. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Is Mother’s Milk Programmed for Long-Term Results and Prevention of Adult Diseases? Antonio Marini and Massimo Agosti Pediatrics 2003; 111: 921-922. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Sinusitis and Bacterial Resistance Bruce L. Wolf Pediatrics 2003; 111: 922. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Ethylmercury in Vaccines Eric Coleman Pediatrics 2003; 111: 922-923. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

 

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	ERRATUM Pediatrics 2003; 111: 924. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

 

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Evidence-Based Quality Improvement in Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine: The NIC/Q 2000 Experience

	Introduction Jeffrey D. Horbar, Paul E. Plsek, Kathy Leahy, and Janice Schriefer Pediatrics 2003; 111: e395. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	NIC/Q 2000: Establishing Habits for Improvement in Neonatal Intensive Care Units Jeffrey D. Horbar, Paul E. Plsek, and Kathy Leahy Pediatrics 2003; 111: e397-e410. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Using Economic Information in a Quality Improvement Collaborative Jeannette Rogowski Pediatrics 2003; 111: e411-e418. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Using Organizational Assessment Surveys for Improvement in Neonatal Intensive Care G. Ross Baker, Hannah King, Jeanne L. MacDonald, and Jeffrey D. Horbar Pediatrics 2003; 111: e419-e425. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Evaluation and Development of Potentially Better Practices to Prevent Chronic Lung Disease and Reduce Lung Injury in Neonates Paul J. Sharek, Robin Baker, Fern Litman, Joseph Kaempf, Kelly Burch, Edward Schwarz, Shyan Sun, and Nathaniel R. Payne Pediatrics 2003; 111: e426-e431. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Implementing Potentially Better Practices to Reduce Lung Injury in Neonates Kelly Burch, William Rhine, Robin Baker, Fern Litman, Joseph W. Kaempf, Edward Schwarz, Shyan Sun, Nathaniel R. Payne, and Paul J. Sharek Pediatrics 2003; 111: e432-e436. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Evaluation and Development of Potentially Better Practices for Improving Family-Centered Care in Neonatal Intensive Care Units Roger P. Saunders, Marie R. Abraham, Mary Jo Crosby, Karen Thomas, and William H. Edwards Pediatrics 2003; 111: e437-e449. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Implementing Potentially Better Practices for Improving Family-Centered Care in Neonatal Intensive Care Units: Successes and Challenges Kimberly A. Cisneros Moore, Kara Coker, Allison B. DuBuisson, Betsy Swett, and William H. Edwards Pediatrics 2003; 111: e450-e460. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Evaluation, Development, and Implementation of Potentially Better Practices in Neonatal Intensive Care Nutrition Barbara Kuzma-O’Reilly, Maria L. Duenas, Coleen Greecher, Lois Kimberlin, Dennis Mujsce, Debra Miller, and Donna Jean Walker Pediatrics 2003; 111: e461-e470. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Development of Potentially Better Practices for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as a Culture of Collaboration: Communication, Accountability, Respect, and Empowerment Judy Ohlinger, Mark S. Brown, Sue Laudert, Sue Swanson, and Ona Fofah Pediatrics 2003; 111: e471-e481. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Implementing Potentially Better Practices for Multidisciplinary Team Building: Creating a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Culture of Collaboration Mark S. Brown, Judy Ohlinger, Connie Rusk, Paula Delmore, and Patricia Ittmann Pediatrics 2003; 111: e482-e488. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Evaluation and Development of Potentially Better Practices for the Prevention of Brain Hemorrhage and Ischemic Brain Injury in Very Low Birth Weight Infants Patricia Carteaux, Howard Cohen, Jennifer Check, Jeffrey George, Pamela McKinley, William Lewis, Patricia Hegwood, Jonathan M. Whitfield, Debra McLendon, Susan Okuno-Jones, Sharon Klein, Jim Moehring, and Connie McConnell Pediatrics 2003; 111: e489-e496. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Implementation of Potentially Better Practices for the Prevention of Brain Hemorrhage and Ischemic Brain Injury in Very Low Birth Weight Infants Debra McLendon, Jennifer Check, Patricia Carteaux, Laura Michael, Jim Moehring, Joel W. Secrest, Sue E. Clark, Howard Cohen, Sharon A. Klein, Diane Boyle, Jeffrey A. George, Susan Okuno-Jones, Debora S. Buchanan, Pam McKinley, and Jonathan M. Whitfield Pediatrics 2003; 111: e497-e503. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Evaluation and Development of Potentially Better Practices to Prevent Neonatal Nosocomial Bacteremia Howard W. Kilbride, Richard Powers, David D. Wirtschafter, Michael B. Sheehan, Dianne S. Charsha, Meena LaCorte, Neil Finer, and Donald A. Goldmann Pediatrics 2003; 111: e504-e518. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Implementation of Evidence-Based Potentially Better Practices to Decrease Nosocomial Infections Howard W. Kilbride, David D. Wirtschafter, Richard J. Powers, and Michael B. Sheehan Pediatrics 2003; 111: e519-e533. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Implementing Potentially Better Practices to Improve Neonatal Outcomes After Reducing Postnatal Dexamethasone Use in Infants Born Between 501 and 1250 Grams Joseph W. Kaempf, Betty Campbell, Ronald S. Sklar, Cindy Arduza, Robert Gallegos, Mara Zabari, Allen Brown, and John V. McDonald Pediatrics 2003; 111: e534-e541. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Evidence-Based Approach to Change in Clinical Practice: Introduction of Expanded Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Use in an Intensive Care Nursery Jodi K. Jackson, Judy Vellucci, Patrice Johnson, and Howard W. Kilbride Pediatrics 2003; 111: e542-e547. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]