ARTICLES

Association of H2-Blocker Therapy and Higher Incidence of Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Very Low Birth Weight Infants Ronnie Guillet, Barbara J. Stoll, C. Michael Cotten, Marie Gantz, Scott McDonald, W. Kenneth Poole, Dale L. Phelps for members of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Neonatal Research Network Pediatrics 2006; 117: e137-e142. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Body-Checking Rules and Childhood Injuries in Ice Hockey Alison Macpherson, Linda Rothman, and Andrew Howard Pediatrics 2006; 117: e143-e147. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Evaluation of a School-Based Tuberculosis-Screening Program and Associate Investigation Targeting Recently Immigrated Children in a Low-Burden Country Paul Brassard, Colin Steensma, Louise Cadieux, and Larry C. Lands Pediatrics 2006; 117: e148-e156. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Influenza Vaccinations of Young Children Increased With Media Coverage in 2003 K.K. Ma, W. Schaffner, C. Colmenares, J. Howser, J. Jones, and K.A. Poehling Pediatrics 2006; 117: e157-e163. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

A Survey of Delivery Room Resuscitation Practices in the United States Tina A. Leone, Wade Rich, and Neil N. Finer Pediatrics 2006; 117: e164-e175. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Time Well Spent? Relating Television Use to Children's Free-Time Activities Elizabeth A. Vandewater, David S. Bickham, and June H. Lee Pediatrics 2006; 117: e181-e191. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Behavior Problems Among Inner-City Children With Asthma: Findings From a Community-Based Sample Jill S. Halterman, Kelly M. Conn, Emma Forbes-Jones, Maria Fagnano, A. Dirk Hightower, and Peter G. Szilagyi Pediatrics 2006; 117: e192-e199. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Increases in Overweight After Adenotonsillectomy in Overweight Children With Obstructive Sleep-Disordered Breathing Are Associated With Decreases in Motor Activity and Hyperactivity James N. Roemmich, Jacob E. Barkley, Lynn D'Andrea, Margarita Nikova, Alan D. Rogol, Mary A. Carskadon, and Paul M. Suratt Pediatrics 2006; 117: e200-e208. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Weight Teasing and Disordered Eating Behaviors in Adolescents: Longitudinal Findings From Project EAT (Eating Among Teens) Jess Haines, Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, Marla E. Eisenberg, and Peter J. Hannan Pediatrics 2006; 117: e209-e215. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Effect of Maternal Multivitamin Supplementation on the Mental and Psychomotor Development of Children Who Are Born to HIV-1–Infected Mothers in Tanzania Nuala McGrath, David Bellinger, James Robins, Gernard I. Msamanga, Edward Tronick, and Wafaie W. Fawzi Pediatrics 2006; 117: e216-e225. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Project Universal Preschool Vision Screening: A Demonstration Project E. Eugenie Hartmann, Geoffrey E. Bradford, P. Kay Nottingham Chaplin, Tammy Johnson, Alex R. Kemper, Sunnah Kim, Wendy Marsh-Tootle Writing Committee, Submitted on behalf of PUPVS Panel for the American Academy of Pediatrics Pediatrics 2006; 117: e226-e237. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Performance of a Decision Rule to Predict Need for Computed Tomography Among Children With Blunt Head Trauma Jennifer A. Oman, Richelle J. Cooper, James F. Holmes, Peter Viccellio, Andrew Nyce, Steven E. Ross, Jerome R. Hoffman, William R. Mower for the NEXUS II Investigators Pediatrics 2006; 117: e238-e246. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Epidemiology of DSM-IV Insomnia in Adolescence: Lifetime Prevalence, Chronicity, and an Emergent Gender Difference Eric O. Johnson, Thomas Roth, Lonni Schultz, and Naomi Breslau Pediatrics 2006; 117: e247-e256. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Birth Weight and Cardiac Structure in Children Benyu Jiang, Keith M. Godfrey, Christopher N. Martyn, and Catharine R. Gale Pediatrics 2006; 117: e257-e261. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Ventricular Septal Defect With Secondary Left Ventricular–to–Right Atrial Shunt Is Associated With a Higher Risk for Infective Endocarditis and a Lower Late Chance of Closure Mei-Hwan Wu, Jou-Kou Wang, Ming-Tai Lin, En-Ting Wu, Frank Leigh Lu, Sheunn-Nan Chiu, and Hung-Chi Lue Pediatrics 2006; 117: e262-e267. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Influenza Among Healthy Young Children: Changes in Parental Attitudes and Predictors of Immunization During the 2003 to 2004 Influenza Season Matthew F. Daley, Lori A. Crane, Vijayalaxmi Chandramouli, Brenda L. Beaty, Jennifer Barrow, Norma Allred, Stephen Berman, and Allison Kempe Pediatrics 2006; 117: e268-e277. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Physical Health Outcomes of Childhood Exposure to Intimate Partner Violence: A Systematic Review Megan H. Bair-Merritt, Mercedes Blackstone, and Chris Feudtner Pediatrics 2006; 117: e278-e290. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Association Between Bone Density and Fractures in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis E.M. Clark, J.H. Tobias, and A.R. Ness Pediatrics 2006; 117: e291-e297. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Screening for Speech and Language Delay in Preschool Children: Systematic Evidence Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force Heidi D. Nelson, Peggy Nygren, Miranda Walker, and Rita Panoscha Pediatrics 2006; 117: e298-e319. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Hot Brains: Manipulating Body Heat to Save the Brain Tonse N.K. Raju Pediatrics 2006; 117: e320-e321. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Low Estriol Levels in the Maternal Triple-Marker Screen as a Predictor of Isolated Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Deficiency Caused by a New Mutation in the TPIT Gene Naomi Weintrob, Jacques Drouin, Sophie Vallette-Kasic, Ellen Taub, Daphna Marom, Yael Lebenthal, Gil Klinger, Efrat Bron-Harlev, and Mordechai Shohat Pediatrics 2006; 117: e322-e327. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Of Lobsters, Electronic Medical Records, and Neonatal Total Parenteral Nutrition Dennis T. Costakos Pediatrics 2006; 117: e328-e332. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Symptomatic Myocardial Bridging in a Child Without Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Muhannad Daana, Isaiah Wexler, Eli Milgalter, Azaria J.J.T. Rein, and Zeev Perles Pediatrics 2006; 117: e333-e335. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Visceral Larva Migrans Associated With Earthworm Ingestion: Clinical Evolution in an Adolescent Patient Antonella Cianferoni, Lynda Schneider, Peter M. Schantz, Daniel Brown, and LeAnne M. Fox Pediatrics 2006; 117: e336-e339. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

The Pediatrician and Disaster Preparedness David Markenson, Sally Reynolds Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Task Force on Terrorism Pediatrics 2006; 117: e340-e362. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Wide Geographic Variation Between Pennsylvania Counties in the Population Rates of Hospital Admissions for Pneumonia Among Children With and Without Comorbid Chronic Conditions Christopher P. Gorton and Jayne L. Jones Pediatrics 2006; 117: 176-180. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

A Combination Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella Vaccine (ProQuad) Given to 4- to 6-Year-Old Healthy Children Vaccinated Previously With M-M-RII and Varivax Keith S. Reisinger, Michelle L. Hoffman Brown, Jin Xu, Bradley J. Sullivan, Gary S. Marshall, Beth Nauert, David O. Matson, Peter E. Silas, Protocol 014 Study Group for ProQuad, Florian Schödel, Jacqueline O. Gress, and Barbara J. Kuter Pediatrics 2006; 117: 265-272. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Quality of Life for Children and Adolescents: Impact of HIV Infection and Antiretroviral Treatment Grace M. Lee, Steven L. Gortmaker, Kenneth McIntosh, Michael D. Hughes, James M. Oleske Pediatric AIDS Clinical Trials Group Protocol 219C Team Pediatrics 2006; 117: 273-283. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Bacterial Meningitis Among Children With Cochlear Implants Beyond 24 Months After Implantation Krista R. Biernath, Jennita Reefhuis, Cynthia G. Whitney, Eric A. Mann, Pamela Costa, John Eichwald, and Coleen Boyle Pediatrics 2006; 117: 284-289. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Shortcomings in Infant Iron Deficiency Screening Methods Paul G. Biondich, Stephen M. Downs, Aaron E. Carroll, Antoinette L. Laskey, Gilbert C. Liu, Marc Rosenman, Jane Wang, and Nancy L. Swigonski Pediatrics 2006; 117: 290-294. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Acute and Sustained Effects of Lucinactant Versus Poractant- on Pulmonary Gas Exchange and Mechanics in Premature Lambs With Respiratory Distress Syndrome Elena Gastiasoro-Cuesta, Francisco J. Alvarez-Diaz, Carmen Rey-Santano, Arantxa Arnaiz-Renedo, Begoña Loureiro-Gonzalez, and Adolf Valls-i-Soler Pediatrics 2006; 117: 295-303. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Risk of Intracranial Pathologic Conditions Requiring Emergency Intervention After a First Complex Febrile Seizure Episode Among Children David Teng, Peter Dayan, Sarah Tyler, W. Allen Hauser, Stephen Chan, Linda Leary, and Dale Hesdorffer Pediatrics 2006; 117: 304-308. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Personality in Young Adults Who Are Born Preterm Matthew Allin, Maeve Rooney, Marion Cuddy, John Wyatt, Muriel Walshe, Larry Rifkin, and Robin Murray Pediatrics 2006; 117: 309-316. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Child Outcomes and Family Characteristics 1 Year After Severe Inflicted or Noninflicted Traumatic Brain Injury Heather T. Keenan, Desmond K. Runyan, and Maryalice Nocera Pediatrics 2006; 117: 317-324. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Identification of Inflicted Traumatic Brain Injury in Well-Appearing Infants Using Serum and Cerebrospinal Markers: A Possible Screening Tool Rachel Pardes Berger, Tina Dulani, P. David Adelson, John M. Leventhal, Rudolph Richichi, and Patrick M. Kochanek Pediatrics 2006; 117: 325-332. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Cerebral Oxygenation and Electrical Activity After Birth Asphyxia: Their Relation to Outcome Mona C. Toet, Petra M.A. Lemmers, Leonard J. van Schelven, and Frank van Bel Pediatrics 2006; 117: 333-339. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Persistent Bacteremia and Severe Thrombocytopenia Caused by Coagulase-Negative Staphylococcus in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Minesh Khashu, Horacio Osiovich, Deborah Henry, Aziz Al Khotani, Alfonso Solimano, and David P. Speert Pediatrics 2006; 117: 340-348. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Effect of Altitude on Hospitalizations for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection Julie A. Choudhuri, Lorraine G. Ogden, A. James Ruttenber, Deborah S.K. Thomas, James K. Todd, and Eric A.F. Simoes Pediatrics 2006; 117: 349-356. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Factors Associated With Neurodevelopmental Outcome at 2 Years After Very Preterm Birth: The Population-Based Nord-Pas-de-Calais EPIPAGE Cohort Antoine Fily, Véronique Pierrat, Valérie Delporte, Gérard Breart, Patrick Truffert on behalf of the EPIPAGE Nord-Pas-de-Calais Study Group Pediatrics 2006; 117: 357-366. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

A Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Study of a "Stress Dose" of Hydrocortisone for Rescue Treatment of Refractory Hypotension in Preterm Infants Pak C. Ng, Cheuk H. Lee, Flora Liu Bnur, Iris H.S. Chan, Anthony W.Y. Lee, Eric Wong, Hin B. Chan, Christopher W.K. Lam, Benjamin S.C. Lee, and Tai F. Fok Pediatrics 2006; 117: 367-375. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Axial and Radial Diffusivity in Preterm Infants Who Have Diffuse White Matter Changes on Magnetic Resonance Imaging at Term-Equivalent Age Serena J. Counsell, Yuji Shen, James P. Boardman, David J. Larkman, Olga Kapellou, Philip Ward, Joanna M. Allsop, Frances M. Cowan, Joseph V. Hajnal, A. David Edwards, and Mary A. Rutherford Pediatrics 2006; 117: 376-386. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System Reporting Source: A Possible Source of Bias in Longitudinal Studies Michael J. Goodman and James Nordin Pediatrics 2006; 117: 387-390. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Temporal Associations Among Energy Intake, Plasma Linoleic Acid, and Growth Improvement in Response to Treatment Initiation After Diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis Suzanne M. Shoff, Hong-Yup Ahn, Lisa Davis, HuiChuan Lai the Wisconsin CF Neonatal Screening Group Pediatrics 2006; 117: 391-400. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Timing of Solid Food Introduction in Relation to Atopic Dermatitis and Atopic Sensitization: Results From a Prospective Birth Cohort Study Anne Zutavern, Inken Brockow, Beate Schaaf, Gabriele Bolte, Andrea von Berg, Ulrike Diez, Michael Borte, Olf Herbarth, H-Erich Wichmann, Joachim Heinrich the LISA Study Group Pediatrics 2006; 117: 401-411. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Neck/Shoulder, Low Back, and Arm Pain in Relation to Computer Use, Physical Activity, Stress, and Depression Among Dutch Adolescents A.C.M. Diepenmaat, M.F. van der Wal, H.C.W. de Vet, and R.A. Hirasing Pediatrics 2006; 117: 412-416. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Inequality in the Built Environment Underlies Key Health Disparities in Physical Activity and Obesity Penny Gordon-Larsen, Melissa C. Nelson, Phil Page, and Barry M. Popkin Pediatrics 2006; 117: 417-424. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Full Breastfeeding Duration and Associated Decrease in Respiratory Tract Infection in US Children Caroline J. Chantry, Cynthia R. Howard, and Peggy Auinger Pediatrics 2006; 117: 425-432. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Panton-Valentine Leukocidin Genes Are Associated With Enhanced Inflammatory Response and Local Disease in Acute Hematogenous Staphylococcus aureus Osteomyelitis in Children Claire E. Bocchini, Kristina G. Hulten, Edward O. Mason, Jr, Blanca E. Gonzalez, Wendy A. Hammerman, and Sheldon L. Kaplan Pediatrics 2006; 117: 433-440. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Parental Expectations, Physical Punishment, and Violence Among Adolescents Who Score Positive on a Psychosocial Screening Test in Primary Care Sally-Ann Ohene, Marjorie Ireland, Clea McNeely, and Iris Wagman Borowsky Pediatrics 2006; 117: 441-447. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Onset of Mechanical Ventilation Is Associated With Rapid Activation of Circulating Phagocytes in Preterm Infants Riikka Turunen, Irmeli Nupponen, Sanna Siitonen, Heikki Repo, and Sture Andersson Pediatrics 2006; 117: 448-454. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Anticipatory Guidance and Violence Prevention: Results From Family and Pediatrician Focus Groups Robert D. Sege, Elizabeth Hatmaker-Flanigan, Edward De Vos, Rebecca Levin-Goodman, and Howard Spivak Pediatrics 2006; 117: 455-463. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Household Food Insecurity and Overweight Status in Young School Children: Results From the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study Donald Rose and J. Nicholas Bodor Pediatrics 2006; 117: 464-473. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

REVIEW ARTICLE

Toward Understanding Kernicterus: A Challenge to Improve the Management of Jaundiced Newborns Richard P. Wennberg, Charles E. Ahlfors, Vinod K. Bhutani, Lois H. Johnson, and Steven M. Shapiro Pediatrics 2006; 117: 474-485. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

SPECIAL ARTICLES

Improved Asthma Care After Enrollment in the State Children's Health Insurance Program in New York Peter G. Szilagyi, Andrew W. Dick, Jonathan D. Klein, Laura P. Shone, Jack Zwanziger, Alina Bajorska, and H. Lorrie Yoos Pediatrics 2006; 117: 486-496. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Screening for Speech and Language Delay in Preschool Children: Recommendation Statement US Preventive Services Task Force Pediatrics 2006; 117: 497-501. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

COMMENTARIES

Hydrocortisone and Vasopressor-Resistant Shock in Preterm Neonates Istvan Seri Pediatrics 2006; 117: 516-518. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Pediatricians Leading the Way: Integrating a Career and a Family/Personal Life Over the Life Cycle Diane K. Shrier, Lydia A. Shrier, Michael Rich, and Larrie Greenberg Pediatrics 2006; 117: 519-522. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Bilirubin Unbound: Déjà Vu All Over Again? Antony F. McDonagh and M. Jeffrey Maisels Pediatrics 2006; 117: 523-525. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Unbound Bilirubin and Risk Assessment in the Jaundiced Newborn: Possibilities and Limitations Erik Hankø Pediatrics 2006; 117: 526-527. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Children Presenting With Complex Febrile Seizures Do Not Routinely Need Computed Tomography Scanning in the Emergency Department Francis J. DiMario, Jr Pediatrics 2006; 117: 528-530. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Association of H2-Blocker Therapy and Higher Incidence of Necrotizing Enterocolitis: A Case of Excessive Collateral Damage? Sanjay Patole Pediatrics 2006; 117: 531-532. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Screening for Speech and Language Delay in Preschool Children: More Answers Are Needed Lynn Wegner Pediatrics 2006; 117: 533-534. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

EXPERIENCE AND REASON

Toddlers at Risk for Paper Shredder Injury in the Home: Easy Access and Severe Injury Ramona C. Warren and George L. Foltin Pediatrics 2006; 117: 535-538. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Successful Wireless Capsule Endoscopy for a 2.5-Year-Old Child: Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding From Mixed, Juvenile, Capillary Hemangioma-Angiomatosis of the Jejunum Hymie Kavin, James Berman, Thomas L. Martin, Ansley Feldman, and Kimberly Forsey-Koukol Pediatrics 2006; 117: 539-543. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS

Dietary Recommendations for Children and Adolescents: A Guide for Practitioners American Heart Association, Samuel S. Gidding, Barbara A. Dennison, Leann L. Birch, Stephen R. Daniels, Matthew W. Gilman, Alice H. Lichtenstein, Karyl Thomas Rattay, Julia Steinberger, Nicolas Stettler, and Linda Van Horn Pediatrics 2006; 117: 544-559. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

The Pediatrician and Disaster Preparedness Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Committee on Medical Liability and the Task Force on Terrorism Pediatrics 2006; 117: 560-565. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Reducing the Risk of HIV Infection Associated With Illicit Drug Use Committee on Pediatric AIDS Pediatrics 2006; 117: 566-571. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Screening Examination of Premature Infants for Retinopathy of Prematurity Section on Ophthalmology, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Ophthalmology American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Pediatrics 2006; 117: 572-576. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

AAP Publications Reaffirmed, October 2005 Pediatrics 2006; 117: 577. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Optimizing Bone Health and Calcium Intakes of Infants, Children, and Adolescents Frank R. Greer, Nancy F. Krebs Committee on Nutrition Pediatrics 2006; 117: 578-585. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Einar Stefánsson Pediatrics 2006; 117: 586. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Diabetic Retinopathy Screening: In Reply Gregg T. Lueder Pediatrics 2006; 117: 586-587. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Absence of Unfavorable Effect of Atomoxetine on Growth in Pediatric Patients Is Still Not Demonstrated Pietro Panei, Anne-Laure Knellwolf, Romano Arcieri, and Stefano Vella Pediatrics 2006; 117: 587-588. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Absence of Unfavorable Effect of Atomoxetine on Growth in Pediatric Patients Is Still Not Demonstrated: In Reply Thomas J. Spencer, Joseph Biederman, Jeffrey H. Newcorn, Christopher J. Kratochvil, Dustin Ruff, and David Michelson Pediatrics 2006; 117: 588. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

"Inferiority Complex" for a Reason Mirjana Turkalj and Davor Plavec Pediatrics 2006; 117: 588-590. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

"Inferiority Complex" for a Reason: In Reply María L. García García Pediatrics 2006; 117: 590-591. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Developmental and Behavioral Services and Child Welfare Edward L. Schor Pediatrics 2006; 117: 591. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

A Prevalent Functional Polymorphism of Insulin-Like Growth Factor System Is Not Associated With Perinatal Complications in Preterm Infants Ádám Balogh, András Treszl, Ádám Vannay, and Barna Vásárhelyi Pediatrics 2006; 117: 591-592. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

ERRATUM

ERRATUM Pediatrics 2006; 117: 593-594. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]