A new framework for quality partnerships in Children's Hospitals.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Pacifier use has been reported to be associated with a reduced risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), but most countries around the world, including the United States, have been reluctant to recommend the use of pacifiers because of concerns about possible adverse effects. This meta-analysis was underta...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Hauck FR,Omojokun OO,Siadaty MS

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes an 8-year-old child with acute anthracycline-induced cardiomyopathy triggered by human herpesvirus 6 and the subsequent implantation of an intracorporeal continuous-flow left ventricular assist device (LVAD) and the process to discharge the child from the hospital. After barely 3 months on mechan...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Cavigelli-Brunner A,Schweiger M,Knirsch W,Stiasny B,Klingel K,Kretschmar O,Hübler M

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital fibrosarcoma (CFS) is a rare fibrous tissue malignancy that usually presents in the first few years of life. It is unique among human sarcomas in that it has an excellent prognosis. We describe a temporal clustering of a number of cases of CFS and investigate the possible associated prenatal risk factors. T...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Ortega-García JA,Soldin OP,López-Hernández FA,Trasande L,Ferrís-Tortajada J

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess whether the adequate antibody response observed in former extremely premature infants after the primary series of immunizations is sustained after the first booster vaccines. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:Sixteen former extremely premature (<29 weeks, <1000 g at birth) and 17 former full-term (>37 weeks) in...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Khalak R,Pichichero ME,D'Angio CT

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe the epidemiology of foreign-body ingestions (FBIs) of children <6 years of age who were treated in US emergency departments from 1995 to 2015. METHODS:We performed a retrospective analysis using data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System for children <6 years of age who were tr...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Orsagh-Yentis D,McAdams RJ,Roberts KJ,McKenzie LB

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Several observational studies have revealed that children who receive nonparental childcare are at increased risk of obesity. However, this may be due to unmeasured confounding or selection into different types of childcare. It is not well established whether this association reflects a causal...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Isong IA,Richmond T,Kawachi I,Avendaño M

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This statement updates the 1994 American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement on baseball and softball injuries in children. Current studies on acute, overuse, and catastrophic injuries are reviewed with emphasis on the causes and mechanisms of injury. This information serves as a basis for recommending safe trainin...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Committee on Sports Medicine and Fitness.

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Children who have suffered early abuse or neglect may later present with significant health and behavior problems that may persist long after the abusive or neglectful environment has been remediated. Neurobiological research suggests that early maltreatment may result in an altered psychological and physiologic respo...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Sege RD,Amaya-Jackson L,AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect, Council on Foster Care, Adoption, and Kinship Care; AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY Committee on Child Maltreatment and Violence; NATION

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist salmeterol prevents exercise-induced asthma, but tolerance may develop to its bronchoprotective effect. We wanted to ascertain if the development of tolerance could be prevented by using a low-dose treatment regimen of 50 microg once daily, instead of the usual dose o...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Simons FE,Gerstner TV,Cheang MS

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Henoch-Schonlein purpura is a multisystem vasculitis that primarily affects children. Characteristic symptoms include purpura of the lower extremities and buttocks, abdominal pain, arthralgias, and hematuria. Gastrointestinal bleeding occurs in approximately 50% of children and, although often self-limiting, can be si...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Preud'Homme DL,Michail S,Hodges C,Milliken T,Mezoff AG

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Next-generation sequencing has revolutionized the diagnostic process, making broadscale testing affordable and applicable to almost all specialties; however, there remain several challenges in its widespread implementation. Barriers such as lack of infrastructure or expertise within local health systems and complex re...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Biswas S,Medne L,Devkota B,Bedoukian E,Berrodin D,Izumi K,Deardorff MA,Tarpinian J,Leonard J,Pyle L,Gray C,Montgomery J,Williams T,Fortunato S,Weatherly J,McEldrew D,Kaur M,Raible SE,Wilkens A,Spinner NB,Skraban C

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate previous teacher reports that children exposed to cocaine prenatally have more problem behaviors. METHODS:A historical, prospective design was used. Maternal subjects (n = 116) of 6-year-old singleton, term (>/=36 weeks) children, and the children's first-grade teachers ...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Delaney-Black V,Covington C,Templin T,Ager J,Martier S,Sokol R

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Severe breath-holding spells (BHS) in children consist of a stereotypical sequence of provocation to cry, noiseless expiration, color change, and loss of consciousness. Parenting a child who exhibits BHS is likely more stressful than parenting a healthy child, owing to this additional medical concern. It is ...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Mattie-Luksic M,Javornisky G,DiMario FJ

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Although adverse health outcomes are increased among children with BMI above the 85th (overweight) and 95th (obese) percentiles, previous studies have not clearly defined the BMI percentile at which adverse health outcomes begin to increase. We examined whether the existing BMI percentile cutoffs are optimal ...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Skinner AC,Mayer ML,Flower K,Perrin EM,Weinberger M

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the economic impact of the 2009 routine US childhood immunization schedule, including diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis, Haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate, inactivated poliovirus, measles/mumps/rubella, hepatitis B, varicella, 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate, hepatitis ...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Zhou F,Shefer A,Wenger J,Messonnier M,Wang LY,Lopez A,Moore M,Murphy TV,Cortese M,Rodewald L

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A previously healthy 15-year-old boy presented with 3 months of progressive psychosis, insomnia, back and groin pain, and hyperhidrosis. On examination, the patient was disheveled, agitated, and soaked with sweat, with systolic blood pressure in the 160s and heart rate in the 130s. Aside from occasional auditory and v...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Rosenblatt T,Ort K,Shaw R,Levy RJ,Chen C,Niemi A,Hoang K

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laparoscopy has been performed in 120 infants and children for a variety of indications including chronic abdominal pain, debatable appendicitis, liver biopsy, biliary atresia, and abdominal trauma. A specific diagnosis was made in 71% of patients and 59% were spared laparotomy. There were one complication and four er...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Leape LL,Ramenofsky ML

更新日期：1980-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the epidemiologic, clinical, neuroimaging, and laboratory features; treatment; and outcome in a cohort of children with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM). METHODS:A 6-year retrospective chart review of children with the diagnosis of ADEM was conducted. RESULTS:Eighteen cases were ident...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Murthy SN,Faden HS,Cohen ME,Bakshi R

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our purpose was to examine alterations in end-of-life support in a multiinstitutional sample of PICUs. METHODS:This was a retrospective, descriptive study. Variables collected included end-of-life support category, race, length of stay, operative status, reason for admission, and Pediatric Index of Mortality...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Lee KJ,Tieves K,Scanlon MC

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinicians have been faced with much publicity and contradictory scientific evidence regarding a recently described condition termed pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infection (PANDAS). It has been proposed that children with PANDAS experience tics, obsessive-compulsive beh...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Kurlan R,Kaplan EL

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Adenosine infusion causes selective pulmonary vasodilation in fetal and neonatal lambs with pulmonary hypertension. We investigated the effects of a continuous infusion of adenosine on oxygenation in term infants with persistent pulmonary hypertension of newborn (PPHN). DESIGN:A randomized, placebo-controll...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Konduri GG,Garcia DC,Kazzi NJ,Shankaran S

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A growing body of scientific literature demonstrates that children who grow up with 1 or 2 gay and/or lesbian parents fare as well in emotional, cognitive, social, and sexual functioning as do children whose parents are heterosexual. Children's optimal development seems to be influenced more by the nature of the relat...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Perrin EC,Committee on Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health.

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary type V hyperlipoproteinemia was identified in two preadolescent children. The propositus (kindred N) was a 10-year-old girl with severely creamy plasma, lipemia retinalis, hypertriglyceridemia (triglyceridelevel, 6,800 mg/100 ml), and ypercholesterolemia (cholesterol level, 490 mg/100 ml). Her parents and an 8...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Kwiterovich PO Jr,Farah JR,Brown WV,Bachorik PS,Baylin SB,Neill CA

更新日期：1977-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of a single dose of surfactant TA were assessed in premature neonates (birth weight 750 to 1749 g) with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in a multicenter, double-blind, randomized clinical trial. Only neonates with surfactant deficiency and without ultrasonographic evidence of intracranial hemorrhage gr...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Fujiwara T,Konishi M,Chida S,Okuyama K,Ogawa Y,Takeuchi Y,Nishida H,Kito H,Fujimura M,Nakamura H

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether single-nucleotide polymorphisms in the promoter regions of endotoxin-responsive genes CD14 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) are associated with biliary atresia (BA) and idiopathic neonatal cholestasis (INC). METHODS:We obtained genomic DNA from 90 patients with established d...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Shih HH,Lin TM,Chuang JH,Eng HL,Juo SH,Huang FC,Chen CL,Chen HL

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether episodes of prolonged hypoxemia occur without prolonged apneic pauses (> or = 20 seconds) and without bradycardia (pulse rate, < or = 100 beats per minute) in apparently well preterm infants. METHODS:Long-term recordings of arterial oxygen saturation as measured by pulse oximetry (SpO2),...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Poets CF,Stebbens VA,Richard D,Southall DP

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Central nervous system manifestations in association with adenovirus infections have rarely been documented. In this report, four children, ages 4, 5, 6, and 10 years, with adenoviral meningoencephalitis are described. Adenoviruses were recovered from CSF specimens in all four patients. ...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Kelsey DS

更新日期：1978-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:International efforts have been focused on identifying children at low risk of clinically important traumatic brain injury in whom computed tomography (CT) neuroimaging can be avoided. We sought to determine if CT use for pediatric head trauma has decreased among US emergency departments (EDs)...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Burstein B,Upton JEM,Terra HF,Neuman MI

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:End-of-life clinical care in cystic fibrosis (CF) differs substantially from terminal care in childhood cancer. To examine this difference, we reviewed the medical care of a cohort of CF patients treated at Children's Hospital, Boston, to document the use of preventive, therapeutic, and palliative care in the...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Robinson WM,Ravilly S,Berde C,Wohl ME

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article provides an overview of neonatal intensive care unit treatment costs for hospitals that participated in the Neonatal Intensive Care Quality Improvement Collaborative Year 2000 (NIC/Q 2000) quality improvement collaborative and discusses how economic information can be used in quality improvement efforts. ...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Rogowski J

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00