ARTICLE

Using Telemedicine to Provide Pediatric Subspecialty Care to Children With Special Health Care Needs in an Underserved Rural Community James P. Marcin, Jeff Ellis, Roland Mawis, Eule Nagrampa, Thomas S. Nesbitt, and Robert J. Dimand Pediatrics 2004; 113: 1-6. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of Drotrecogin Alfa (Activated) in Children With Severe Sepsis Phil Barton, Andre C. Kalil, Simon Nadel, Brahm Goldstein, Regina Okhuysen-Cawley, Richard J. Brilli, Jeanne S. Takano, Lynn D. Martin, Peter Quint, Timothy S. Yeh, Heidi J. Dalton, Morris R. Gessouron, Kellie E. Brown, Helen Betts, Michael Levin, William L. Macias, David S. Small, Virginia L. Wyss, Becky M. Bates, Barbara G. Utterback, and Brett P. Giroir Pediatrics 2004; 113: 7-17. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

The Effect of Hospital Volume of Pediatric Appendectomies on the Misdiagnosis of Appendicitis in Children Douglas S. Smink, Jonathan A. Finkelstein, Ken Kleinman, and Steven J. Fishman Pediatrics 2004; 113: 18-23. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Selective Imaging Strategies for the Diagnosis of Appendicitis in Children Barbara M. Garcia Peña, E. Francis Cook, and Kenneth D. Mandl Pediatrics 2004; 113: 24-28. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

The Diagnosis of Appendicitis in Children: Outcomes of a Strategy Based on Pediatric Surgical Evaluation Ann M. Kosloske, C. Lance Love, James E. Rohrer, Jane F. Goldthorn, and Stuart R. Lacey Pediatrics 2004; 113: 29-34. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

The Effect of Birth Hospital Type on the Outcome of Very Low Birth Weight Infants Barbara Warner, M. Judith Musial, Thomas Chenier, and Edward Donovan Pediatrics 2004; 113: 35-41. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Length-of-Stay Policies and Ascertainment of Postdischarge Problems in Newborns Jeanne M. Madden, Stephen B. Soumerai, Tracy A. Lieu, Kenneth D. Mandl, Fang Zhang, and Dennis Ross-Degnan Pediatrics 2004; 113: 42-49. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Gastric Residuals and Their Relationship to Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Very Low Birth Weight Infants Bridget Arnold Cobb, Waldemar A. Carlo, and Namasivayam Ambalavanan Pediatrics 2004; 113: 50-53. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Influence of Helicobacter pylori Eradication on Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms and Epigastric Pain in Children and Adolescents Arie Levine, Tamir Milo, Efrat Broide, Eitan Wine, Ilan Dalal, Mona Boaz, Yona Avni, and Haim Shirin Pediatrics 2004; 113: 54-58. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Computerized Physician Order Entry and Medication Errors in a Pediatric Critical Care Unit Amy L. Potts, Frederick E. Barr, David F. Gregory, Lorianne Wright, and Neal R. Patel Pediatrics 2004; 113: 59-63. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

An Evaluation of Information-Seeking Behaviors of General Pediatricians Donna M. D’Alessandro, Clarence D. Kreiter, and Michael W. Peterson Pediatrics 2004; 113: 64-69. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

An Evaluation of Two Procedures for Training Skills to Prevent Gun Play in Children Michael B. Himle, Raymond G. Miltenberger, Brian J. Gatheridge, and Christopher A. Flessner Pediatrics 2004; 113: 70-77. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Pediatrician Self-Efficacy for Counseling Parents of Asthmatic Children to Quit Smoking Michael D. Cabana, Cynthia Rand, Kathryn Slish, Bin Nan, Matthew M. Davis, and Noreen Clark Pediatrics 2004; 113: 78-81. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Girls at Five Are Intrinsically More Insulin Resistant Than Boys: The Programming Hypotheses Revisited—The EarlyBird Study (EarlyBird 6) Michael J. Murphy, Brad S. Metcalf, Linda D. Voss, Alison N. Jeffery, Joanne Kirkby, Katie M. Mallam, and Terence J. Wilkin Pediatrics 2004; 113: 82-86. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Ethical Assessment of Clinical Asthma Trials Including Children Subjects M. Justin Coffey, Benjamin Wilfond, and Lainie Friedman Ross Pediatrics 2004; 113: 87-94. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Neonatal Cerebral Infarction and Neuromotor Outcome at School Age Eugenio Mercuri, Anna Barnett, Mary Rutherford, Andrea Guzzetta, Leena Haataja, Giovanni Cioni, Frances Cowan, and Lilly Dubowitz Pediatrics 2004; 113: 95-100. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Health Status and Health Services Utilization Among US Chinese, Asian Indian, Filipino, and Other Asian/Pacific Islander Children Stella M. Yu, Zhihuan J. Huang, and Gopal K. Singh Pediatrics 2004; 113: 101-107. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Use of the Cygnus GlucoWatch Biographer at a Diabetes Camp Laura M. Gandrud, Helen U. Paguntalan, M. Michelle Van Wyhe, Betsy L. Kunselman, Amy D. Leptien, Darrell M. Wilson, Richard C. Eastman, and Bruce A. Buckingham Pediatrics 2004; 113: 108-111. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Effects of Fast-Food Consumption on Energy Intake and Diet Quality Among Children in a National Household Survey Shanthy A. Bowman, Steven L. Gortmaker, Cara B. Ebbeling, Mark A. Pereira, and David S. Ludwig Pediatrics 2004; 113: 112-118. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

ELECTRONIC ARTICLE

Survival and Long-Term Neurodevelopmental Outcome of Extremely Premature Infants Born at 23–26 Weeks’ Gestational Age at a Tertiary Center Ronald E. Hoekstra, T. Bruce Ferrara, Robert J. Couser, Nathaniel R. Payne, and John E. Connett Pediatrics 2004; 113: e1-e6. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Inflammatory Cytokine Profile in Children With Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Pak C. Ng, Christopher W.K. Lam, Albert M. Li, Chun K. Wong, Frankie W.T. Cheng, Ting F. Leung, Ellis K.L. Hon, Iris H.S. Chan, Chi K. Li, Kitty S.C. Fung, and Tai F. Fok Pediatrics 2004; 113: e7-e14. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Paintball Injuries in Children: More Than Meets the Eye David A. Listman Pediatrics 2004; 113: e15-e18. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Planning Adenotonsillectomy in Children With Obstructive Sleep Apnea: The Role of Overnight Oximetry Gillian M. Nixon, Andrea S. Kermack, G. Michael Davis, John J. Manoukian, Karen A. Brown, and Robert T. Brouillette Pediatrics 2004; 113: e19-e25. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Identification and Recall of Children With Chronic Medical Conditions for Influenza Vaccination Matthew F. Daley, Jennifer Barrow, Kellyn Pearson, Lori A. Crane, Dexiang Gao, John M. Stevenson, Stephen Berman, and Allison Kempe Pediatrics 2004; 113: e26-e33. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

A Randomized Trial of Calcium Supplementation for Childhood Lead Poisoning Morri E. Markowitz, Mark Sinnett, and John F. Rosen Pediatrics 2004; 113: e34-e39. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Topical Ciprofloxacin/Dexamethasone Otic Suspension Is Superior to Ofloxacin Otic Solution in the Treatment of Children With Acute Otitis Media With Otorrhea Through Tympanostomy Tubes Peter S. Roland, Leslie S. Kreisler, Bradley Reese, Jack B. Anon, Brent Lanier, Peter J. Conroy, G. Michael Wall, Sheryl J. Dupre, Susan Potts, Gail Hogg, David W. Stroman, and Celeste McLean Pediatrics 2004; 113: e40-e46. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Reimbursement for Pediatric Diabetes Intensive Case Management: A Model for Chronic Diseases? Joni K. Beck, Kathy J. Logan, Robert M. Hamm, Scott M. Sproat, Kathleen M. Musser, Patricia D. Everhart, Harrold M. McDermott, and Kenneth C. Copeland Pediatrics 2004; 113: e47-e50. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Adenoviral Infections in Children: The Impact of Rapid Diagnosis Christian Rocholl, Kris Gerber, Judy Daly, Andrew T. Pavia, and Carrie L. Byington Pediatrics 2004; 113: e51-e56. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Deep Venous Thrombosis in Children With Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Femoral Central Venous Catheters Julia M. Worly, James D. Fortenberry, Inger Hansen, C. Robert Chambliss, and Jana Stockwell Pediatrics 2004; 113: e57-e60. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Reference Values for Amplitude-Integrated Electroencephalographic Activity in Preterm Infants Younger Than 30 Weeks’ Gestational Age Monika Olischar, Katrin Klebermass, Stefan Kuhle, Margot Hulek, Christina Kohlhauser, Ernst Rücklinger, Arnold Pollak, and Manfred Weninger Pediatrics 2004; 113: e61-e66. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Genital Anatomy in Pregnant Adolescents: "Normal" Does Not Mean "Nothing Happened" Nancy D. Kellogg, Shirley W. Menard, and Annette Santos Pediatrics 2004; 113: e67-e69. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Secondary Prevention of Vitamin D-Deficiency Rickets Jean T. Spence and Janet R. Serwint Pediatrics 2004; 113: e70-e72. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Detection of Coronavirus in the Central Nervous System of a Child With Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis E. Ann Yeh, Arlene Collins, Michael E. Cohen, Patricia K. Duffner, and Howard Faden Pediatrics 2004; 113: e73-e76. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

SPECIAL ARTICLE

A Method for Interdicting the Development of Severe Jaundice in Newborns by Inhibiting the Production of Bilirubin Attallah Kappas Pediatrics 2004; 113: 119-123. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

COMMENTARIES

Telemedicine and the Future of Healthcare for Our Children Thom E Lobe Pediatrics 2004; 113: 130. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

The Diagnosis of Appendicitis: An Evolving Paradigm Moritz M. Ziegler Pediatrics 2004; 113: 130-132. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Fast Food and Obesity in Children Kelly D. Brownell Pediatrics 2004; 113: 132. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Recommendations for Management of the Child Born Through Meconium-Stained Amniotic Fluid William J. Keenan Pediatrics 2004; 113: 133-134. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of Drotrecogin Alfa (Activated) in Children With Severe Sepsis Karen D. Weiss Pediatrics 2004; 113: 134. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

A Method for Interdicting the Development of Severe Jaundice in Newborns by Inhibiting the Production of Bilirubin Duane Alexander Pediatrics 2004; 113: 135. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

EXPERIENCE AND REASON

A Novel Developmental and Immunodeficiency Syndrome Associated With Intrauterine Growth Retardation and a Lack of Natural Killer Cells Frédéric Bernard, Capucine Picard, Valérie Cormier-Daire, Céline Eidenschenk, Graziella Pinto, Jacinta-Cecilia Bustamante, Emmanuelle Jouanguy, Dominique Teillac-Hamel, Virginie Colomb, Isabelle Funck-Brentano, Véronique Pascal, Eric Vivier, Alain Fischer, Françoise Le Deist, and Jean-Laurent Casanova Pediatrics 2004; 113: 136-141. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS

Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule—United States, January–June 2004 Committee on Infectious Diseases Pediatrics 2004; 113: 142-143. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Ethical Considerations in Research With Socially Identifiable Populations Committee on Native American Child Health and Committee on Community Health Services Pediatrics 2004; 113: 148-151. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Soft Drinks in Schools Committee on School Health Pediatrics 2004; 113: 152-154. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Response to Cardiac Arrest and Selected Life-Threatening Medical Emergencies: The Medical Emergency Response Plan for Schools. A Statement for Healthcare Providers, Policymakers, School Administrators, and Community Leaders Mary Fran Hazinski, David Markenson, Steven Neish, Mike Gerardi, Janis Hootman, Graham Nichol, Howard Taras, Robert Hickey, Robert O’Connor, Jerry Potts, Elise van der Jagt, Stuart Berger, Steve Schexnayder, Arthur Garson, Jr, Alidene Doherty, and Suzanne Smith Pediatrics 2004; 113: 155-168. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

O2 Saturation and Slings Joel L. Bass, Waltraud Stening, Patrizia Nitsch, and Bernhard Roth Pediatrics 2004; 113: 169-170. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Gelatin Allergy Tetsuo Nakayama, Takuji Kumagai, Vitali Pool, Gina Mootrey, Robert T. Chen, Paul M. Gargiullo, M. Miles Braun, John M. Kelso, John W. Yunginger, and Robert M. Jacobson Pediatrics 2004; 113: 170-171. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Is Obesity Associated With Early Sexual Maturation? Zvi Laron and Youfa Wang Pediatrics 2004; 113: 171-172. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Traumatic Lumbar Punctures Ian R. Holzman, James A. Berkley, Isiaih Mwangi, Brett Lowe, Charles R. J. C. Newton, and Suzan Mazor Pediatrics 2004; 113: 172. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Scald Burns in the Bathroom: Accidental or Inflicted? Sintha D. Sie, Annemarie M. C. van Rossum, Anne Marie Oudesluys-Murphy, Amy L. Baxter, and Suzanne P. Starling Pediatrics 2004; 113: 173-174. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Snoring William N. Marshall, Jr., Louise O’Brien, and David Gozal Pediatrics 2004; 113: 174-175. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Usefulness or Uselessness of GlucoWatch in Monitoring Hypoglycemia in Children and Adolescents Dario Iafusco, Maria Katrin Errico, Colomba Gemma, Francesco Prisco, and Richard C. Eastman Pediatrics 2004; 113: 175-176. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Zinc Pennies in the Esophagus Robin A. Dyleski, M. Saif Siddiqui, James F. Mayhew, Dawn N. Bothwell, Benjamin B. Cable, and Eric A. Mair Pediatrics 2004; 113: 176-177. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Timing of Sexual Maturation Anastasios Papadimitriou, Shumei S. Sun, Christine M. Schubert, Wm. Cameron Chumlea, Alex F. Roche, Howard E. Kulin, Peter A. Lee, John H. Himes, and Alan S. Ryan Pediatrics 2004; 113: 177-178. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Tubes and Ear Infections John H. Powers, Rosemary Johann-Liang, Aino Ruohola, and Olli Ruuskanen Pediatrics 2004; 113: 178-179. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Pediatrician Patterns of Prescribing Vitamin Supplementation for Infants: Do They Contribute to Rickets? Marsha L. Davenport, Aysin Uckun, and Ali S. Calikoglu Pediatrics 2004; 113: 179-180. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Toilet Training Simone Rugolotto, Min Sun, Nathan J. Blum, and Bruce Taubman Pediatrics 2004; 113: 180-181. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Child Abuse or Parent Abuse? Kenneth P. Carlson Pediatrics 2004; 113: 181-182. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Intubation and Suction for Meconium-Stained Amniotic Fluid According to the Neonatal Resuscitation Program: A Tricky Issue Peter Raupp and Gwyneth Reynolds Pediatrics 2004; 113: 182. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Academic Physicians Just Don’t Get It! James F. Brennan, Megan A. Moreno, and James F. Brennan Pediatrics 2004; 113: 182-183. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

ERRATUM

ERRATUM Pediatrics 2004; 113: 184. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

ERRATUM Pediatrics 2004; 113: 184. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

ERRATUM Pediatrics 2004; 113: 184. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Supplement to Pediatrics:
Measuring the Quality of Children's Health Care: A Prerequisite to Action

Measuring the Quality of Children’s Health Care: A Prerequisite to Action Denise Dougherty and Lisa A. Simpson Pediatrics 2004; 113: 185-198. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Quality Measures for Children’s Health Care Anne C. Beal, John Patrick T. Co, Denise Dougherty, Tanisha Jorsling, Jeanelle Kam, James Perrin, and R. Heather Palmer Pediatrics 2004; 113: 199-209. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Risk Adjustment for Pediatric Quality Indicators Karen Kuhlthau, Timothy G. G. Ferris, and Lisa I. Iezzoni Pediatrics 2004; 113: 210-216. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Implementing and Using Quality Measures for Children’s Health Care: Perspectives on the State of the Practice Dale Shaller Pediatrics 2004; 113: 217-227. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]