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Contents: Volume 28, Issue 12   [Index by Author]         NEWS AND FEATURES        HEALTH BRIEFS        WASHINGTON REPORT        LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT        ART CONTEST        FOCUS ON SUBSPECIALTIES        CODING CORNER        CHAPTER VIEWS AND NEWS        FOR YOUR INFORMATION        CME        HEALTH ALERTS        FELLOWS IN THE NEWS        IN MEMORIAM        LETTER TO THE EDITOR        SEEN & HEARD        PARENT PLUS

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NEWS AND FEATURES:

Large CA-MRSA disease burden mandates prompt diagnosis, appropriate management
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FluMist can be given to healthy children as young as 2 years
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This month in Pediatrics
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AAP keeps children's needs front and center as medical home model evolves
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Proven prevention programs, not random drug testing, can help schools reduce illicit substance abuse among students
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Use of regional epidemiologic data may help determine timing of RSV immunoprophylaxis
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Recommendations updated for PCV7, MCV4 vaccines
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Manufacturing issue leads to shortage of PedvaxHIB vaccine
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AAP clinical report defines, discusses medical neglect
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At risk: Late preterm infants can face numerous complications, often unrecognized. A new clinical report provides guidelines for evaluating, managing these infants.
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No margin, no mission: Contracts need checkups, too
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At AAP's urging, UHC revises payment for preventive care
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AAP Strategic Plan guides activities on behalf of children, members
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High quality: Joining an initiative to stem catheter-associated bloodstream infections is one example of how pediatricians can document participation in quality improvement, a requirement for Maintenance of Certification
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Safety concerns prompt FDA request for desmopressin prescribing update
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Carbamazepine associated with fatal skin reactions
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HEALTH BRIEFS:

Topical analgesics underused for immunization pain
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Survey ranks top 5 drugs for children based on spending
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Adolescents likely to be victims of road rage
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WASHINGTON REPORT:

Congress struggles to finalize SCHIP
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Save the date: 2008 Legislative Conference
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Pandemic flu preparedness report raises red flags
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT:

Academy addresses child health from global perspective
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ART CONTEST:

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FOCUS ON SUBSPECIALTIES:

Biologics offer new option for treating psoriasis in children
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Proteinuria: Benign condition or chronic kidney disease?
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CODING CORNER:

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CHAPTER VIEWS AND NEWS:

Residents, faculty team up with chapters to teach child advocacy skills
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

Antibiotic information
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National Children's Study adds 22 sites
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Calcium resources
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State immunization, obesity laws online
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Expanded online Red Book, Patient Education access
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AAP publications
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PREP resources
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Pertussis awareness
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Upcoming conference
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Policy statement released on safety in pediatric EDs
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CME:

Earn CME in a winter wonderland at Practical Pediatrics
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HEALTH ALERTS:

Galaxy Warriors toy figures
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Children's metal jewelry
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Halloween pails
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Toy gardening tools
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Halloween teeth
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Toy boats
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Aqua Dots
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Baby seats
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Magnetic game pieces
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Convertible cribs
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Cough, cold medicines recalled due to dosage cups
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FELLOWS IN THE NEWS:

Bright Futures leaders accept federal Director's Awards
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IN MEMORIAM:

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR:

Fair trade policies vs. fair trade practices
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SEEN & HEARD:

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PARENT PLUS:

Take steps to keep kids safe on escalators, elevators: During the busiest shopping days of the year, it's easy to forget that escalators and elevators found in malls and department stores can pose serious safety risks to children.
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Home remedies to soothe your child's cold symptoms: Your child's throat is sore and nose is runny. What can you do to make him or her feel better?
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