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Contents: Volume 29, Issue 3   [Index by Author]         NEWS AND FEATURES        HEALTH BRIEFS        WASHINGTON REPORT        LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT        RESEARCH UPDATE        FOCUS ON SUBSPECIALTIES        PEDIATRICIANS AND THE LAW        CODING CORNER        CHAPTER VIEWS AND NEWS        FOR YOUR INFORMATION        FOR YOUR BENEFIT        CME        HEALTH ALERTS        FELLOWS IN THE NEWS        IN MEMORIAM        SEEN & HEARD        CORRECTIONS        PARENT PLUS

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NEWS AND FEATURES:

CDC guideline focuses on management of children with blood lead levels <10 µg/dL
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War-torn hearts: The effects of stress on children with a deployed parent may elude civilian pediatricians
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This month in Pediatrics
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Neurofibromatosis I • Report advises on examination, anticipatory guidance by age group
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AAP gets national carrier’s attention on pediatric issues
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How prepared are U.S. hospitals to handle pediatric emergencies?: A nationwide survey finds only 6% of emergency departments had all the recommended equipment and supplies, and 41% were not aware of AAP-ACEP guidelines
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Juvenile injustice: Transferring children, adolescents to adult detention increases violence, report finds
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Lessons from Oklahoma’s Medicaid lawsuit: The final ruling, while unfavorable, has netted some unexpected benefits
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Members, your input on survey is needed! • Results can yield valuable data on pediatric practice finance, operations
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Ballots for AAP section, council elections due March 31
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CDC: Report influenza-related pediatric deaths
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Building bridges: Moving beyond the four walls of practice to connect patients and community resources helps promote social capital — and good health
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The friendlier skies • Health care workers help change policy to allow expressed breast milk on planes
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Good health, good business • The first national effort to recommend a model benefits plan for business promotes maternal and child health, with recommendations from Bright Futures
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Continued monitoring of carrier mergers advised to protect patients and pediatricians
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HEALTH BRIEFS:

No decrease seen in ED antibiotic prescriptions for AOM
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Presentation of appendicitis in young children
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Pediatric autopsies can benefit families
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WASHINGTON REPORT:

AAP, health groups win case against EPA mercury rule
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High Court urged to uphold handgun ban
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Legislative Update: • House votes to uphold SCHIP veto
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Representatives honored for commitment to children’s health
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Children’s advocacy ad
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT:

AAP to broadcast giant: ‘Media matters’ to us, children
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RESEARCH UPDATE:

Subspecialists tout value of participating in research networks
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FOCUS ON SUBSPECIALTIES:

Conventional management of VUR in children questioned
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Early development of ‘bone health’ can help prevent fractures, rickets, osteoporosis
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Communicating discharge plans helps families transition home
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PEDIATRICIANS AND THE LAW:

Telephone care requires use of language that paints clear picture for parent, doctor
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CODING CORNER:

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CHAPTER VIEWS AND NEWS:

Momentum for chapter quality improvement continues to grow
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
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National Children’s Study centers
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AAP Richmond Center call for proposals
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Palliative medicine certification exam
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RSV tracking resource
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AAP receives immunization award
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Free online course for residents
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PREP The Course
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AAP scholarly journals
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Obesity clinical chart
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FOR YOUR BENEFIT:

AAP Web page designed with young members in mind
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CME:

Say aloha to top-quality CME at Pediatric Academic Societies meeting
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HEALTH ALERTS:

Tinker Bell lamps
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Cranium Cadoo board games
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Metal toy wagons
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Wooden blocks, train sets
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Screening materials
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Toy wrestler figures
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Toy racing cars
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Magnetic building systems
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Pacifiers
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Play stoves
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Trailer bicycles
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FELLOWS IN THE NEWS:

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IN MEMORIAM:

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SEEN & HEARD:

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CORRECTIONS:

Correction
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PARENT PLUS:

Synovitis: A common culprit of childhood hip pain
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