Empyema hospitalizations increased in US children despite pneumococcal conjugate vaccine.

abstract：:Residential camping sessions for children with vertically transmitted human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome have been offered at The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp for the past six summers. More than 600 children 6 to 12 years of age have attended. Such sessions are expensive and require extensiv...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Pearson HA,Johnson S,Simpson BJ,Gallagher M

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Circadian rhythms are endogenously generated rhythms with a period length of approximately 24 hours. Evidence gathered during the past decade indicates that the circadian timing system develops prenatally and the suprachiasmatic nuclei, the site of a circadian clock, is present by midgestation in primates. Recent evid...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Rivkees SA

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The list of recommended pediatric preventive services has grown considerably in the past decade, and clinician variability, clinician distribution, and other correlates of provision of these basic preventive services (BPS) are not known. OBJECTIVE:To describe the proportion of high-quality basic pediatric p...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Zuckerman B,Stevens GD,Inkelas M,Halfon N

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After the introduction of the hepatitis B vaccine in the United States in 1982, a greater than 90% reduction in new infections was achieved. However, approximately 1000 new cases of perinatal hepatitis B infection are still identified annually in the United States. Prevention of perinatal hepatitis B relies on the pro...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： COMMITTEE ON INFECTIOUS DISEASES.,COMMITTEE ON FETUS AND NEWBORN.

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurologically impaired children have an increased frequency of recurrent pain and irritability that persist in some despite comprehensive evaluation and management of possible pain sources. We hypothesized that visceral hyperalgesia was a source of chronic unexplained irritability and report the outcome of gabapentin...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Hauer JM,Wical BS,Charnas L

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent children's health surveys have documented a high prevalence of emotional, developmental, and behavioral problems among children. Data from the 2003 National Survey of Children's Health provide new insights into these problems and their association with family function and community participation. Thes...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Blanchard LT,Gurka MJ,Blackman JA

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To better define the prognosis of neonates with gastrointestinal perforation and improve their management. METHODS:We reviewed the results of physical examinations, laboratory results, and radiographic tests of 42 patients in whom gastrointestinal perforation was diagnosed in our neonatal intensive care unit...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Buchheit JQ,Stewart DL

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An infant with cutaneous amebiasis of the vulva and amebic liver abscess is described. Epidemiologic investigations and serologic studies were crucial in establishing the diagnosis. The vulvar amebic ulcers responded dramatically to metronidazole therapy. Cutaneous amebiasis is a rare complication of Entamoeba histoly...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Rimsza ME,Berg RA

更新日期：1983-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To improve the frequency of electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) of discharge prescriptions at a children's hospital via a bundle of quality improvement interventions. METHODS:Surveys and focus groups were conducted with patient families and pediatric residents to identify barriers and propose solutions to...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Fuchs J,Lo HY,Peterman A,Camp E,Chase L

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A child with renal insufficiency was treated with the oral phosphate binder aluminum hydroxide from age 6 to 31 months. The prescribed dose of elemental aluminum varied from 31 to 108 mg/kg/d. Concurrently the patient developed vitamin D-resistant osteomalacia which failed to improve with parathyroidectomy. Encephalop...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Griswold WR,Reznik V,Mendoza SA,Trauner D,Alfrey AC

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:The growing prevalence of pediatric mental and behavioral health disorders, coupled with scarce psychiatric resources, has resulted in a substantial increase in the number of youth waiting in emergency departments (EDs) and medical units for inpatient psychiatric care. OBJECTIVE:To characterize the prevalence ...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： McEnany FB,Ojugbele O,Doherty JR,McLaren JL,Leyenaar JK

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The impact of secondhand marijuana smoke exposure on children is unknown. New methods allow for the detection of marijuana smoke exposure in children. METHODS:We studied children who were hospitalized in Colorado and had a parent participating in a smoking cessation study; all children had urine samples rem...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Wilson KM,Torok MR,Wei B,Wang L,Lowary M,Blount BC

更新日期：2018-12-01 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：:Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as stress-induced cardiomyopathy, is an acquired form of left ventricular systolic dysfunction seen in the setting of physiologic stress and the absence of coronary artery disease. It is thought to be caused by excessive sympathetic stimulation. It is well described in the adult li...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Wittekind SG,Yanay O,Johnson EM,Gibbons EF

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To increase weight gain in the first 28 days after birth for very low birth weight (VLBW) infants by isolating and sharing meaningful process differences between high- and low-weight-gain centers within a neonatal network. DESIGN/METHODS:We identified weight gain as an important target for improvement in 199...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Bloom BT,Mulligan J,Arnold C,Ellis S,Moffitt S,Rivera A,Kunamneni S,Thomas P,Clark RH,Peabody J

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews the literature on possible growth-suppressing effects of stimulant medications in the long-term treatment of children with the hyperkinetic behavior syndrome. The evidence clearly indicates a temporary retardation in the rate of growth in weight and suggests a temporary slowing of growth in statur...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Roche AF,Lipman RS,Overall JE,Hung W

更新日期：1979-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationship between maternal hypertensive disease of pregnancy (HDOP) and idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS) was analyzed in 2,105 premature infants weighing between 1,000 and 2,199 gm and born between January 1968 and December 1975 at the Kings County Hospital Center and State University Hospital. H...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Yoon JJ,Kohl S,Harper RG

更新日期：1980-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:L.L. Stephens described several critical issues in medical professionalization. The encounter with morbidity and mortality heightens the student's feelings of vulnerability. If he over-identifies with patients, he may suffer more and be unable to provide rational medical care. If he protects himself by dehumanizing pa...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Werner ER,Korsch BM

更新日期：1976-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Screening siblings of index patients with vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) has been proposed to identify children who are at risk for renal damage. However, screening siblings for VUR remains controversial. We investigated the prevalence of VUR and renal cortical abnormalities in the sibling population in a large ...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Hunziker M,Colhoun E,Puri P

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This is the first peer-reviewed study to quantify diaper need, propose a method to measure diaper need, and explore psychosocial variables associated with diaper need in a large sample of urban, low-income families. METHODS:Data were derived from a cross-sectional study in 877 pregnant and parenting women. ...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Smith MV,Kruse A,Weir A,Goldblum J

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:For asthma, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the objectives were to (1) describe the percent increases in prevalence and comorbidity and how these vary by poverty status, and (2) examine the extent to which poverty status is a predictor of higher than avera...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Pulcini CD,Zima BT,Kelleher KJ,Houtrow AJ

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There is no safe level of exposure to tobacco smoke. Thirdhand smoke is residual tobacco smoke contamination that remains after the cigarette is extinguished. Children are uniquely susceptible to thirdhand smoke exposure. The objective of this study was to assess health beliefs of adults regarding thirdhand s...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Winickoff JP,Friebely J,Tanski SE,Sherrod C,Matt GE,Hovell MF,McMillen RC

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Sleep disorders can cause substantial morbidity but often remain undiagnosed among adults. We identified a series of children with sleep-related symptoms and reviewed medical chart notes for the previous 2 years to determine how often sleep problems had been addressed. DESIGN:Observational. Setting. Two univ...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Chervin RD,Archbold KH,Panahi P,Pituch KJ

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Methylxanthines are among the most commonly prescribed drugs in neonatal intensive care. This study evaluates the effect of caffeine on oxygen consumption and metabolic rate in premature infants with idiopathic apnea. METHODS:Eighteen preterm infants at gestational ages from 28 to 33 weeks and birth weights ...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Bauer J,Maier K,Linderkamp O,Hentschel R

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine associations of the timing of complementary feeding (CF) introduction with adiposity throughout childhood. METHODS:We studied 1013 children from Project Viva. Our exposure was CF introduction, categorized as <4 months (19%), 4 to <6 months (68%; reference group), and ≥6 months of age (14%). Our o...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Gingras V,Aris IM,Rifas-Shiman SL,Switkowski KM,Oken E,Hivert MF

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Inattention and hyperactivity are frequent among children with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and often improve when SDB is treated. However, the frequency of SDB symptoms among inattentive and hyperactive children has received little study. DESIGN:Cross-sectional survey. SETTING:Two university-affiliated...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Chervin RD,Archbold KH,Dillon JE,Panahi P,Pituch KJ,Dahl RE,Guilleminault C

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the prevalence of continuity of care over a 5-year period in a complete cohort of urban children universally insured for medical care provided under fee-for-service reimbursement. METHOD:All children enrolled in the study were born to women living in metropolitan Winnipeg between July 1, 1987 and...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Mustard CA,Mayer T,Black C,Postl B

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Paraduodenal hernias are the most common type of congenital internal hernia. Because of its overall rare incidence, this entity is often overlooked during initial assessment of the patient. Lack of specific diagnostic criteria also makes diagnosis exceedingly difficult, and the resulting diagnostic delays can lead to ...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Shi Y,Felsted AE,Masand PM,Mothner BA,Nuchtern JG,Rodriguez JR,Vasudevan SA

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all infants, and the series may be started during the delivery admission. For infants who are born either to women who are positive for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) or to women whose HBsAg status is unknown, vaccination should be started within 12 hours of birth t...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Biroscak BJ,Fiore AE,Fasano N,Fineis P,Collins MP,Stoltman G

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Outcomes of childhood obesity interventions are rarely reported beyond 1 year. We hypothesized that the impact on the BMI z score from a child-centered physical-activity program in combination with a parent-centered dietary-modification program would be greater than either program conducted alone at 24 month...

journal_title：Pediatrics

authors： Collins CE,Okely AD,Morgan PJ,Jones RA,Burrows TL,Cliff DP,Colyvas K,Warren JM,Steele JR,Baur LA

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00