ARTICLES

Cancer Incidence Among Children and Adolescents in the United States, 2001–2003 Jun Li, Trevor D. Thompson, Jacqueline W. Miller, Lori A. Pollack, and Sherri L. Stewart Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1470-e1477. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Head Covering and the Risk for SIDS: Findings From the New Zealand and German SIDS Case-Control Studies Edwin A. Mitchell, John M.D. Thompson, David M.O. Becroft, Thomas Bajanowski, Bernd Brinkmann, Arusha Happe, Gerhard Jorch, Peter S. Blair, Cristina Sauerland, and Mechtild M. Vennemann Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1478-e1483. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

B-Type Natriuretic Peptide in the Emergency Diagnosis of Critical Heart Disease in Children Kevin O. Maher, Heather Reed, Angel Cuadrado, Janet Simsic, William T. Mahle, Michael DeGuzman, Traci Leong, and Subhankar Bandyopadhyay Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1484-e1488. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Is Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Children With Vesicoureteral Reflux Effective in Preventing Pyelonephritis and Renal Scars? A Randomized, Controlled Trial Marco Pennesi, Laura Travan, Leopoldo Peratoner, Andrea Bordugo, Adriano Cattaneo, Luca Ronfani, Silvia Minisini, Alessandro Ventura for the North East Italy Prophylaxis in VUR study group Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1489-e1494. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Accurate Parental Classification of Overweight Adolescents' Weight Status: Does It Matter? Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, Melanie Wall, Mary Story, and Patricia van den Berg Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1495-e1502. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Prevalence of Developmental Delays and Participation in Early Intervention Services for Young Children Steven A. Rosenberg, Duan Zhang, and Cordelia C. Robinson Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1503-e1509. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Differential Gender Response to Respiratory Infections and to the Protective Effect of Breast Milk in Preterm Infants M. Inés Klein, Eduardo Bergel, Luz Gibbons, Silvina Coviello, Gabriela Bauer, Alicia Benitez, M. Elina Serra, M. Florencia Delgado, Guillermina A. Melendi, Susana Rodríguez, Steven R. Kleeberger, and Fernando P. Polack Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1510-e1516. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Determinants of Height in Adolescent Girls With Anorexia Nervosa Rajani Prabhakaran, Madhusmita Misra, Karen K. Miller, Kimberly Kruczek, Shankeertha Sundaralingam, David B. Herzog, Debra K. Katzman, and Anne Klibanski Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1517-e1523. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Tidal Volume Threshold for Colorimetric Carbon Dioxide Detectors Available for Use in Neonates Donna M. Garey, Raymond Ward, Wade Rich, Gregory Heldt, Tina Leone, and Neil N. Finer Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1524-e1527. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Human Milk Consumption and Full Enteral Feeding Among Infants Who Weigh 1250 Grams Paula M. Sisk, Cheryl A. Lovelady, Kenneth J. Gruber, Robert G. Dillard, and T. Michael O'Shea Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1528-e1533. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Head Growth in Preterm Infants: Correlation With Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Neurodevelopmental Outcome Jeanie L. Y. Cheong, Rod W. Hunt, Peter J. Anderson, Kelly Howard, Deanne K. Thompson, Hong X. Wang, Merilyn J. Bear, Terrie E. Inder, and Lex W. Doyle Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1534-e1540. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Neonatal and Late-Onset Diabetes Mellitus Caused by Failure of Pancreatic Development: Report of 4 More Cases and a Review of the Literature Rongrong Chen, Khalid Hussain, Maryam Al-Ali, Mehul T. Dattani, Peter Hindmarsh, Peter M. Jones, and Phil Marsh Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1541-e1547. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Vaccine-Era Varicella Epidemiology and Vaccine Effectiveness in a Public Elementary School Population, 2002–2007 Lore E. Lee, Hon Ho, Eileen Lorber, Jeanne Fratto, Sara Perkins, and Paul R. Cieslak Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1548-e1554. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Reducing Absenteeism From Gastrointestinal and Respiratory Illness in Elementary School Students: A Randomized, Controlled Trial of an Infection-Control Intervention Thomas J. Sandora, Mei-Chiung Shih, and Donald A. Goldmann Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1555-e1562. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Effects of Parental Smoking on Interferon Production in Children Gina Tebow, Duane L. Sherrill, I. Carla Lohman, Debra A. Stern, Anne L. Wright, Fernando D. Martinez, Marilyn Halonen, and Stefano Guerra Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1563-e1569. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Gluten Intake Interferes With the Humoral Immune Response to Recombinant Hepatitis B Vaccine in Patients With Celiac Disease Éva Nemes, Éva Lefler, László Szegedi, Anikó Kapitány, Judit B. Kovács, Márta Balogh, Katalin Szabados, Judit Tumpek, Sándor Sipka, and Ilma R. Korponay-Szabó Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1570-e1576. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Clinical Profile of Hospitalized Children Provided With Urgent Assistance From a Medical Emergency Team Sharon Kinney, James Tibballs, Linda Johnston, and Trevor Duke Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1577-e1584. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency and Insufficiency in Children With Osteopenia or Osteoporosis Referred to a Pediatric Metabolic Bone Clinic Sasigarn A. Bowden, Renee F. Robinson, Roxane Carr, and John D. Mahan Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1585-e1590. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

EMLA Cream and Nitrous Oxide to Alleviate Pain Induced by Palivizumab (Synagis) Intramuscular Injections in Infants and Young Children Ricardo Carbajal, Valérie Biran, Richard Lenclen, Ralph Epaud, Patricia Cimerman, Pascale Thibault, Daniel Annequin, Francis Gold, and Brigitte Fauroux Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1591-e1598. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Intravascular Volume Administration: A Contributing Risk Factor for Intracranial Hemorrhage During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation? Amerik C. de Mol, Luella C. Gerrits, Arno F. J. van Heijst, Huub Straatman, Frans H. J. M. van der Staak, and Kian D. Liem Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1599-e1603. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Increasing Caloric Contribution From Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and 100% Fruit Juices Among US Children and Adolescents, 1988–2004 Y. Claire Wang, Sara N. Bleich, and Steven L. Gortmaker Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1604-e1614. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Outcome of Pregnancies at Risk for Neonatal Hemochromatosis Is Improved by Treatment With High-Dose Intravenous Immunoglobulin Peter F. Whitington and Susan Kelly Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1615-e1621. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Turner Syndrome Is an Independent Risk Factor for Aortic Dilation in the Young Leo Lopez, Kristopher L. Arheart, Steven D. Colan, Nancy S. Stein, Gabriela Lopez-Mitnik, Angela E. Lin, Mark D. Reller, Roque Ventura, and Michael Silberbach Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1622-e1627. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

A Simple Index Using Age, Hemoglobin, and Aspartate Transaminase Predicts Increased Intracerebral Blood Velocity as Measured by Transcranial Doppler Scanning in Children With Sickle Cell Anemia David C. Rees, Moira C. Dick, Sue E. Height, Sandra O'Driscoll, Keith R.E. Pohl, David E. Goss, and Colin R. Deane Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1628-e1632. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Continuity-Structured Clinical Observations: Assessing the Multiple-Observer Evaluation in a Pediatric Resident Continuity Clinic Karen P. Zimmer, Barry S. Solomon, George K. Siberry, and Janet R. Serwint Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1633-e1645. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Symptom-Based Screening of Child Tuberculosis Contacts: Improved Feasibility in Resource-Limited Settings Alexey Kruk, Robert P. Gie, H. Simon Schaaf, and Ben J. Marais Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1646-e1652. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Charges and Lengths of Stay Attributable to Adverse Patient-Care Events Using Pediatric-Specific Quality Indicators: A Multicenter Study of Freestanding Children's Hospitals Matthew P. Kronman, Matthew Hall, Anthony D. Slonim, and Samir S. Shah Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1653-e1659. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Compliance in Rhode Island Emergency Departments With American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Adolescent Sexual Assaults Roland C. Merchant, Erin T. Kelly, Kenneth H. Mayer, Bruce M. Becker, Susan J. Duffy, and David L. Pugatch Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1660-e1667. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Maternal Psychological Adjustment and Knowledge of Infant Development as Predictors of Home Safety Practices in Rural Low-Income Communities Adam J. Zolotor, Margaret Burchinal, Debra Skinner, Marjorie Rosenthal and the Key Family Life Project Investigators Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1668-e1675. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

High Sucrose Intake Is Associated With Poor Quality of Diet and Growth Between 13 Months and 9 Years of Age: The Special Turku Coronary Risk Factor Intervention Project Soile Ruottinen, Harri Niinikoski, Hanna Lagström, Tapani Rönnemaa, Maarit Hakanen, Jorma Viikari, Eero Jokinen, and Olli Simell Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1676-e1685. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Executive Functioning in the First Year After Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Heather Whitney Sesma, Beth S. Slomine, Ru Ding, Melissa L. McCarthy the Children's Health After Trauma (CHAT) Study Group Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1686-e1695. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Bunk Bed–Related Injuries Among Children and Adolescents Treated in Emergency Departments in the United States, 1990–2005 Anjali L. D'Souza, Gary A. Smith, and Lara B. McKenzie Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1696-e1702. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

The Language Spoken at Home and Disparities in Medical and Dental Health, Access to Care, and Use of Services in US Children Glenn Flores and Sandra C. Tomany-Korman Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1703-e1714. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Influence of Catch-up Growth on Glucose Tolerance and β-Cell Function in 7-Year-Old Children: Results From the Birth to Twenty Study Nigel J. Crowther, Noel Cameron, Jessica Trusler, Marketa Toman, Shane A. Norris, and I. Peter Gray Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1715-e1722. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Evaluation of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Pediatric Quality Indicators Matthew C. Scanlon, J. Mitchell Harris, II, Fiona Levy, and Aileen Sedman Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1723-e1731. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Resuscitation of Preterm Neonates by Using Room Air or 100% Oxygen Casey L. Wang, Christina Anderson, Tina A. Leone, Wade Rich, Balaji Govindaswami, and Neil N. Finer Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1083-1089. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Community-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant and Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus Colonization in Children Seen in a Practice-Based Research Network Stephanie A. Fritz, Jane Garbutt, Alexis Elward, William Shannon, and Gregory A. Storch Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1090-1098. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Trial of Computerized Screening for Adolescent Behavioral Concerns Jack Stevens, Kelly J. Kelleher, William Gardner, Deena Chisolm, Jennifer McGeehan, Kathleen Pajer, and Lindsay Buchanan Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1099-1105. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Attitudes of Neonatologists Toward Delivery Room Management of Confirmed Trisomy 18: Potential Factors Influencing a Changing Dynamic Melanie P. McGraw and Jeffrey M. Perlman Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1106-1110. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Factors Influencing Parental Satisfaction With Neonatal Intensive Care Among the Families of Moderately Premature Infants Marie C. McCormick, Gabriel J. Escobar, Zheng Zheng, and Douglas K. Richardson Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1111-1118. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Etiologic and Audiologic Evaluations After Universal Neonatal Hearing Screening: Analysis of 170 Referred Neonates Frank Declau, An Boudewyns, Jenneke Van den Ende, Anouk Peeters, and Paul van den Heyning Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1119-1126. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Bone Metabolism in Adolescent Athletes With Amenorrhea, Athletes With Eumenorrhea, and Control Subjects Karla Christo, Rajani Prabhakaran, Brooke Lamparello, Jennalee Cord, Karen K. Miller, Mark A. Goldstein, Nupur Gupta, David B. Herzog, Anne Klibanski, and Madhusmita Misra Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1127-1136. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Improved Cognitive Development Among Preterm Infants Attributable to Early Supplementation of Human Milk With Docosahexaenoic Acid and Arachidonic Acid Christine Henriksen, Kristin Haugholt, Magnus Lindgren, Anne Karin Aurvåg, Arild Rønnestad, Morten Grønn, Rønnaug Solberg, Atle Moen, Britt Nakstad, Rolf Kristian Berge, Lars Smith, Per Ole Iversen, and Christian André Drevon Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1137-1145. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Accuracy of Bedside Electroencephalographic Monitoring in Comparison With Simultaneous Continuous Conventional Electroencephalography for Seizure Detection in Term Infants Divyen K. Shah, Mark T. Mackay, Shelly Lavery, Susan Watson, A. Simon Harvey, John Zempel, Amit Mathur, and Terrie E. Inder Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1146-1154. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Birth Weight and Gestational Age Characteristics of Children With Autism, Including a Comparison With Other Developmental Disabilities Diana Schendel and Tanya Karapurkar Bhasin Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1155-1164. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Sleep Patterns and Problems Among Chinese Adolescents Xianchen Liu, Zhongtang Zhao, Cunxian Jia, and Daniel J. Buysse Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1165-1173. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Race Matters in the Prosecution of Perpetrators of Inflicted Traumatic Brain Injury Heather T. Keenan, Maryalice Nocera, and Desmond K. Runyan Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1174-1180. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Epidemiological Features of High School Baseball Injuries in the United States, 2005–2007 Christy L. Collins and R. Dawn Comstock Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1181-1187. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Streptococcal Infection and Exacerbations of Childhood Tics and Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms: A Prospective Blinded Cohort Study Roger Kurlan, Dwight Johnson, Edward L. Kaplan and the Tourette Syndrome Study Group Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1188-1197. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Serial Immune Markers Do Not Correlate With Clinical Exacerbations in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated With Streptococcal Infections Harvey S. Singer, Colin Gause, Christina Morris, Pablo Lopez and the Tourette Syndrome Study Group Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1198-1205. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Postlicensure Monitoring of Intussusception After RotaTeq Vaccination in the United States, February 1, 2006, to September 25, 2007 Penina Haber, Manish Patel, Hector S. Izurieta, James Baggs, Paul Gargiullo, Eric Weintraub, Margaret Cortese, M. Miles Braun, Edward A. Belongia, Elaine Miller, Robert Ball, John Iskander, and Umesh D. Parashar Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1206-1212. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

REVIEW ARTICLE

Annual Risk of Death Resulting From Short Falls Among Young Children: Less Than 1 in 1 Million David L. Chadwick, Gina Bertocci, Edward Castillo, Lori Frasier, Elisabeth Guenther, Karen Hansen, Bruce Herman, and Henry F. Krous Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1213-1224. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

SPECIAL ARTICLE

Autism and the Environment: Challenges and Opportunities for Research Bruce M. Altevogt, Sarah L. Hanson, and Alan I. Leshner Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1225-1229. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

COMMENTARIES

Corticosteroid Treatment for Problematic Infantile Hemangioma: Evidence Does Not Support an Increased Risk for Cerebral Palsy Arin K. Greene Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1251-1252. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Oral Iron Chelators and the Treatment of Iron Overload in Pediatric Patients With Chronic Anemia Elliott Vichinsky Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1253-1256. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Oxygen for the Preterm Newborn: One Infant at a Time Augusto Sola Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1257. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

The Need for Tolerance in Pediatric Organ Transplantation Avram Z. Traum, Tatsuo Kawai, Joseph P. Vacanti, David H. Sachs, A. Benedict Cosimi, and Joren C. Madsen Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1258-1260. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Proposal for Fellowship Training in Pediatric Global Health Brett D. Nelson, Julie M. Herlihy, and Thomas F. Burke Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1261-1262. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

FROM THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS

Achieving Quality Health Services for Adolescents Committee on Adolescence Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1263-1270. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Prescribing Assistive-Technology Systems: Focus on Children With Impaired Communication Larry W. Desch, Deborah Gaebler-Spira and the Council on Children With Disabilities Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1271-1280. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Febrile Seizures: Clinical Practice Guideline for the Long-term Management of the Child With Simple Febrile Seizures Steering Committee on Quality Improvement and Management, Subcommittee on Febrile Seizures Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1281-1286. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Inhaled Nitric Oxide for Preterm Infants William E. Truog, Richard J. Martin, Roberta A. Ballard, Dennis Black, Avital Cnaan For the NO CLD Study Group Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1287-1288. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Inhaled Nitric Oxide for Preterm Infants: In Reply Keith J. Barrington and Neil N. Finer Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1288-1289. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Gender Differences in the Effectiveness of Asthma Treatment Fernando Maria de Benedictis, Eugenio Baraldi, and Attilio Boner Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1289. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Gender Differences in the Effectiveness of Asthma Treatment: In Reply Neil W. Johnston, Piush J. Mandhane, and Malcolm R. Sears Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1289-1290. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Surfactant-Replacement Therapy for Respiratory Distress Syndrome in the Preterm and Term Neonate: Congratulations and Corrections Fernando Moya, Sunil Sinha, and Ralph B. D'Agostino, Sr Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1290-1291. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Surfactant-Replacement Therapy for Respiratory Distress Syndrome in the Preterm and Term Neonate: Congratulations and Corrections: In Reply William A. Engle and Ann R. Stark Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1291-1292. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Baby Care Products Daniel C. Postellon Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1292. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Baby Care Products: In Reply Sheela Sathyanarayana, Antonia M. Calafat, Catherine J. Karr, Paula Lozano, Elizabeth Brown, and Shanna H. Swan Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1292-1293. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Heated, Humidified High-Flow Nasal Cannula Therapy Daniel J. Weiner, Joseph McDonough, Myrza Perez, Jacquelyn Evans, William Fox, Angela Hedgman, Lisa Tyler, and Howard B. Panitch Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1293-1294. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Heated, Humidified High-Flow Nasal Cannula Therapy: In Reply Zuzanna Kubicka, Robert Darnall, and Joseph Limauro Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1294. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Analgesic Properties of Oral Sucrose During Routine Immunizations Dilek Dilli Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1294-1295. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Analgesic Properties of Oral Sucrose During Routine Immunizations: In Reply Linda A. Hatfield, Maryellen E. Gusic, Rosemary C. Polomano, and Cheston M. Berlin Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1295. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Estimating the Effectiveness of Screening for Scoliosis B. Stephens Richards, James H. Beaty, George H. Thompson, and R. Baxter Willis Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1296-1297. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Estimating the Effectiveness of Screening for Scoliosis: In Reply Eveline M. Bunge and Harry J. de Koning Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1297-1298. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Routine Measurement of Head Circumference as a Tool for Detecting Intracranial Expansion in Infants Ralph Nanan and Alison Poulton Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1298. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Routine Measurement of Head Circumference as a Tool for Detecting Intracranial Expansion in Infants: In Reply Sverre Morten Zahl and Knut Wester Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1298-1299. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Should We Screen for Language Delay in Toddlers? C.P.B. van der Ploeg, C.I. Lanting, and P.H. Verkerk Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1299-1300. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Should We Screen for Language Delay in Toddlers?: In Reply Heleen M.E. van Agt and Harry J. de Koning Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1300. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

ERRATUM

ERRATUM Pediatrics 2008; 121: 1301. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

EXPERIENCE & REASON

Unintended Consequences: Mandatory Tuberculin Skin Testing and Severe Isoniazid Hepatotoxicity Mark N. Lobato, John A. Jereb, and Jeffrey R. Starke Pediatrics 2008; 121: e1732-e1733. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]