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Contents: Volume 29, Issue 4   [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        AAP ABROAD        CHAPTER VIEWS AND NEWS        FOR YOUR INFORMATION        FOR YOUR BENEFIT        CME        HEALTH ALERTS        FELLOWS IN THE NEWS        IN MEMORIAM        SEEN & HEARD        PARENT PLUS

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NEWS AND FEATURES:

Candidates announced for AAP president-elect
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Dying to get high • Teen deaths detailed in CDC report on ‘choking game’
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This month in Pediatrics
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Improving anticipatory guidance: Crying. Discipline. Toilet training. These are all normal stressors in parenthood. But for some parents, such triggers can lead to child abuse. That’s where the Practicing Safety program can help.
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Reminder: Suspend administering booster dose of Hib vaccine
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Doctor, is my child ready for school? • How pediatricians can impact a child’s success and help communities nurture school-ready kids
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Resources, coordination lacking • It’s time to improve infrastructure, preparedness for pediatric trauma patients
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AAP election: Principles, rules promote fair election process
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‘People folk’: AAP board member Dr. Rushton fits right in when standing up for children and the community
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Weighing the evidence: Strength training, with proper form and supervision, can be a beneficial component of an overall fitness program for youths
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Experts no longer prefer MMRV over separate shots
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Flu vaccine recommended for children 6 months through 18 years
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‘Going veggie’: Pediatricians should ensure vegetarian patients are getting nutrients they need
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AAP facilitates pediatrician review of carrier policies
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Longtime editor of Pediatrics to step down
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Winning strategies • Calling the shots on sports participation for children with medical conditions
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Academy kicks off 4th art contest for children
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Child health science • Pediatric Academic Societies meeting research
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HEALTH BRIEFS:

Brief screening tool for adolescent depression ideal for ED
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Immigration increases risk of childhood lead poisoning
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Infrared skin thermometer good alternative for newborns
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WASHINGTON REPORT:

Academy calls for child health priorities in spending bills
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Opportunities for advocacy
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT:

AAP responds to campus tragedies, but more work remains
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RESEARCH UPDATE:

Part-time positions appeal to graduating pediatric residents
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FOCUS ON SUBSPECIALTIES:

Public policy, medical guidelines needed to address childhood obesity
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PEDIATRICIANS AND THE LAW:

New research shows many medical liability reforms work
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CODING CORNER:

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AAP ABROAD:

‘Sister societies’ share injury, poison prevention knowledge
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CHAPTER VIEWS AND NEWS:

Retail-based clinics gain attention of state lawmakers
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

Resources for pediatric practices
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Vaccine guide for parents
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‘Get Connected’ to e-prescribing
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Offer for neonatology graduates
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Hearing loss study
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Career resource articles
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Teleconference on grief
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AAP publications
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FOR YOUR BENEFIT:

Progress made in addressing AAP child health priorities
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CME:

‘Practical Pediatrics’ in Portland, Hilton Head over Memorial Day weekend
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HEALTH ALERTS:

Pendants, candle charms
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Reading and math aids
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Sketchbooks
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Charm bracelet sets
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Children’s metal necklaces
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Magnetic dart boards
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Ride-on vehicles
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Girls’ bicycles
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Remote-controlled helicopters
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Wooden cribs
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Crib toys
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Transparent toy egg shakers
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Spiderman water bottles
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FELLOWS IN THE NEWS:

Quality improvement expert joins Academy
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IN MEMORIAM:

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SEEN & HEARD:

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PARENT PLUS:

Trampolines unsafe for children at any age
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