abstract：BACKGROUND:Waist circumference (WC) to height ratio (WC/HT) is used as a measure of central obesity. However, the optimum ratio that will separate populations with high from low cardiovascular risk remains controversial. This investigation evaluates an optimum WC/HT value to define central obesity in children. METHODS...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Mehta SK

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is a major contributor to neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, yet newborn screening for this disorder in the United States is not standard practice. We surveyed pediatric providers regarding a novel newborn G6PD screening program successfully implemented in 2007 at...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Bernardo J,Nock M

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Little is known about the magnitude of multiple chronic conditions (MCC) in children. This study describes the prevalence of and patterns of comorbidities in children receiving Medicaid assistance. METHODS:Diagnoses from 5 years of Medicaid claims data were reviewed and identified 128,044 chi...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Clark NM,Lachance L,Benedict MB,Little R,Leo H,Awad DF,Wilkin MK

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atomoxetine has been shown to be safe and effective in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The purpose of this post hoc analysis was to examine response trajectories of pediatric patients treated with atomoxetine. Data were pooled from 7 atomoxetine double-blind, placebo-controlled clinic...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Wietecha LA,Wang S,Saylor KE,Day KA,Wu SH,Kelsey D

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examines primary care provider (PCP) experiences with the initial parental disclosure of cystic fibrosis (CF) newborn screening (NBS) results in order to identify methods to improve parent-provider communication during the CF NBS process. PCPs of infants who received positive CF NBS results participated in ...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Finan C,Nasr SZ,Rothwell E,Tarini BA

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This is a retrospective chart review of autistic patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) in a tertiary care pediatric center during the year 2011. RESULTS:There were 160 ED visits by 130 patients, 25% of visits were repeated, and 20% were admitted to the hospital. There were 126 (79%) male and ...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Cohen-Silver JH,Muskat B,Ratnapalan S

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Intervention to reduce nonurgent pediatric emergency department (PED) visits over a 12-month follow-up. METHODS:Prospective, randomized, controlled trial enrolled children seen in the PED for nonurgent concerns. Intervention subjects received a structured session/handout specific to their primary care provid...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Sturm JJ,Hirsh D,Weselman B,Simon HK

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colors are frequently added to disposable diapers to enhance the diapering experience. The colors in the interior of diapers are composed of nonsensitizing pigments that are bound during the fiber-making process into the fibers of the nonwoven that covers the absorbent core materials. In the past, the use of color in ...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Evans EB,Helmes CT,Kirsch T,Ruble KM

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common among adolescents, and multiple STIs over one's lifetime can increase health risks. Few studies have assessed lifetime STI prevalence. This study evaluates minority, underserved adolescents' self-reported lifetime STI history and objective STI rates. METHODS...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Yavorsky RL,Hollman D,Steever J,Soghomonian C,Diaz A,Strickler H,Schlecht N,Burk RD,Ochner CN

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Seven pediatric primary care practices participated in New Mexico's Developmental Screening Initiative in a year-long quality improvement project with the goal of implementing standardized developmental screening tools. METHODS:The initiative utilized a learning collaborative approach and the Model for Impr...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Malik F,Booker JM,Brown S,McClain C,McGrath J

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A considerable percentage of American children and adults fail to learn adequate literacy skills and read below a third grade level. Shared book reading is perhaps the single most important activity to prepare young children for success in reading. The primary objective of this manuscript was to critically review the ...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Yeager Pelatti C,Pentimonti JM,Justice LM

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Children 3 to 5 years old with developmental delays are eligible for special education services. OBJECTIVE:To assess primary care physicians' (PCPs) knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding their referrals to the special education system on behalf of children 3 to 5 years old. DESIGN/METHODS:Mail surv...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Hastings EA,Lumeng JC,Clark SJ

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Although family-centered rounds (FCRs) are recommended as standard practice, limited data address pediatric residents' opinions of FCRs. In the present study, we assessed residents' perceptions with respect to rounding experience and postgraduate year (PGY). METHODS:An anonymous online questionnaire was distri...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Pinto JM,Chu D,Petrova A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our primary objective was to compare parents of infants cared for in newborn intensive care units (NICUs) and infants cared for in well-baby ("general") nurseries with regard to knowledge and practice of safe sleep practices/sudden infant death syndrome risk reduction measures and guidelines. Our secondary objective w...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Fowler AJ,Evans PW,Etchegaray JM,Ottenbacher A,Arnold C

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Klinefelter syndrome is a common condition that remains underdiagnosed, particularly prior to adulthood. Early detection could prevent morbidity and mortality, but the classic phenotype of small testes and tall stature may not be apparent until adolescence, and there is minimal guidance regarding whom to screen. We pe...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Nahata L,Rosoklija I,Yu RN,Cohen LE

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A masked, randomized, parallel growth study was conducted in infants fed an amino acid-based formula (AF) or an extensively hydrolyzed casein-based formula (HF). Infants were enrolled between 0 and 9 days and studied to 112 days of age. Growth, formula intake, stool patterns, and serum albumin concentrations were asse...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Borschel MW,Ziegler EE,Wedig RT,Oliver JS

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Dysfunctional voiding (DV) is an extremely common pediatric complaint. The goal of this study was to examine the relationship between DV and childhood temperament. METHODS:Information about the voiding behaviors and temperaments of 50 children was examined using a case-control model. Caregivers were asked to...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Colaco M,Dobkin RD,Sterling M,Schneider D,Barone J

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the skills and team behavior of pediatric residents during resuscitation with a high-fidelity mannequin before and after a deliberate practice intervention. METHODS:Each month residents participate in two 90-minute videorecorded sessions (2-3 weeks apart) in an "off-site" delivery room during the...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Cordero L,Hart BJ,Hardin R,Mahan JD,Nankervis CA

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Asthma is the most prevalent chronic condition affecting children and a common chief complaint in emergency departments (EDs). We aimed to improve parents' understanding of their child's asthma severity on accessing our pediatric ED for an acute asthma exacerbation. A retrospective chart review was conducted to determ...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Williams KW,Word C,Streck MR,Titus MO

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the incidence of serious bacterial infections in febrile children with sickle cell disease and to describe the outcomes of children discharged from the pediatric emergency department. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective chart review of 188 febrile patients with sickle cell disease presenting to...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Bansil NH,Kim TY,Tieu L,Barcega B

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the Pediatric Overweight Quality Improvement Initiative (POWQII) was to demonstrate the feasibility and value of simple interventions for improving pediatric care and to address the additional needs of overweight and obese children. Practices were recruited from around New Mexico, with 16 pediatricians ...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Brandt KL,Booker JM,McGrath J

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Control of environmental triggers (ETs) greatly improves asthma outcomes in children. Disseminating these findings to general pediatricians has not been well established. METHODS:After delivering a structured and standardized presentation on ET identification and control to pediatricians, we surveyed them a...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Roberts JR,Karr CJ,de Ybarrondo L,McCurdy LE,Freeland KD,Hulsey TC,Forman J

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To measure the willingness and ability of primary care pediatricians (PCPs) to accept children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) into their practices. METHODS:Surveys were mailed to 1441 members of the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics practicing primary care. RESULTS:In...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Agrawal R,Shah P,Zebracki K,Sanabria K,Kohrman C,Kohrman AF

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eleventh- and 6th-grade students from an urban public school district were surveyed concerning vaccination outside the traditional medical home. Survey response rates were 50% for 11th- and 73% for 6th-grade students. Seventy-two percent of 11th-grade students reported that public health clinics were definitely or pro...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Pyrzanowski J,Curtis CR,Crane LA,Barrow J,Beaty B,Kempe A,Daley MF

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program distributes one half of all vaccines administered to US children. Compared with commercial vaccine distribution, VFC distribution is more complex. This prospective observational study compares the delivery and administration of VFC versus non-VFC influenza vaccine in US pediatri...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Ambrose CS,Toback SL

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Our objective was to examine the relationship between low- and high-level depressive symptoms in mothers' and children's risks in the areas of home and car safety, monitoring, and exposure to violence. METHODS:Participants included 978 mothers of preschool-age children who were interviewed about their home ...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Conners-Burrow NA,Fussell JJ,Johnson DL,McKelvey LM,Whiteside-Mansell L,Bokony P,Kraleti S

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Family health history (FHH) can identify families at increased risk for disease. Purpose. To learn mothers' (1) perceptions of the benefits of FHH and (2) willingness to complete a FHH tool, My Family Health Portrait (MFHP). Methods. Qualitative in-depth interviews were conducted with mothers recruited through Cincinn...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Berger KA,Lynch J,Prows CA,Siegel RM,Myers MF

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and habitual snoring are highly prevalent childhood conditions and have been associated with a large array of negative health outcomes. Although guidelines were published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) a decade ago recommending routine screening of sleep-disordered ...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Erichsen D,Godoy C,Gränse F,Axelsson J,Rubin D,Gozal D

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the predictors of attrition from a clinical pediatric obesity treatment program. METHODS:We evaluated 2- through 20-year-old patients first seen at the Duke University Healthy Lifestyles Program between October 2006 and December 2008. We assessed the predictors of early dropout (not returning for a...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Dolinsky DH,Armstrong SC,Østbye T

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Our objective was to evaluate serial procalcitonin (PCT) levels compared with an initial PCT level at admission in predicting bacteremia in pediatric febrile neutropenic oncology patients. PROCEDURE:Serum PCT levels were measured at admission (t0) and within 24 hours of admission (t1) in pediatric oncology ...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Reitman AJ,Pisk RM,Gates JV 3rd,Ozeran JD

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Positive newborn screening (NBS) results cause significant parental distress, but little is known about how parents find out about children's screening results and what they are told. This qualitative, exploratory study reports on parents' perceptions of the initial communication of NBS results. Participants included ...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Buchbinder M,Timmermans S

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although copper deficiency is a rare occurrence in the developed world, attention should be given to the proper supplementation of minerals to at-risk pediatric patients. This study presents 3 distinct cases of copper deficiency in hospitalized patients aged 14 months, 6 years, and 12 years. Two patients had short bow...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Dembinski K,Gargasz AE,Dabrow S,Rodriguez L

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Milk supply concern is the most common reason given by mothers for discontinuing breastfeeding. OBJECTIVES. To describe maternal experiences of interactions with health care providers related to milk supply. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Ten focus groups (N = 56 participants) were conducted among mothers who had had...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Flaherman VJ,Hicks KG,Cabana MD,Lee KA

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine which anthropometric measure best correlates with change in fat mass (FM) over time. METHODS:The authors performed a retrospective cohort study of 76 obese patients (mean body mass index [BMI] 38 kg/m(2) and mean age 13 years) presenting to an obesity clinic between 2005 and 2010. For each patie...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Phan TL,Maresca MM,Hossain J,Datto GA

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Developmental language disorder has been reported in 3% to 10% of term infants and 30% of preterm infants (<34 weeks gestation). Screening for language delay in preterm infants can be costly and time-consuming. The objective of this study was to assess the expressive language development of preterm infants using the L...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Mossabeb R,Wade KC,Finnegan K,Sivieri E,Abbasi S

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As clinicians, pediatricians need to be cognizant of the how the principles of equity, social justice, and children's rights help to inform and guide us as we strive for the health and well being of all children. Children of the world are frequently the most vulnerable global citizens facing poverty, displacement, and...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Oberg CN

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors describe 4 first rib fractures in 3 infants, highlighting the difficulty in detecting first rib fractures on skeletal survey. All 4 fractures were the result of physical abuse. A literature search does not find a case of first rib fracture in a healthy infant that is not the result of child abuse. The diag...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Melville JD,Lukefahr JL,Clarke EA

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of a multifaceted, community-based weight intervention program for children using exergaming technology (activity-promoting video gaming). DESIGN AND METHODS:This is a prospective observational pilot study. Forty-eight children, between the ages of 8 and 16 years, who...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Christison A,Khan HA

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the incidence of bilious vomiting in infants with infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis that presented to a pediatric emergency department. METHODS:A retrospective medical record review included all infants who presented to our level 1 pediatric emergency department from January 1, 2005, throug...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Piroutek MJ,Brown L,Thorp AW

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postinfectious gastroparesis (PIGP) is a subgroup of idiopathic gastroparesis rarely reported in adolescents. This study describes 3 adolescent females with severe PIGP, who each underwent extensive workup prior to referral to a pediatric gastroenterologist. PIGP may be an underrecognized disorder in pediatrics, parti...

journal_title：Clinical pediatrics

authors： Yeh J,Wozniak LJ,Vargas JH,Ament ME

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00