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Contents: Volume 29, Issue 8   [Index by Author]         NEWS AND FEATURES        HEALTH BRIEFS        WASHINGTON REPORT        LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT        VACCINE UPDATE        VOTERS' GUIDE        RESEARCH UPDATE        FOCUS ON SUBSPECIALTIES        CODING CORNER        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:

More pediatric therapies studied • Law provides access to drug information on negative study results
AAP News 2008 29: 1. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Membership renewal deadline extended until Aug. 31
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Principles on benefit plan coverage allow AAP to ‘speak with one voice’
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Survey of Medicaid payment trends offers good news, bad news
AAP News 2008 29: 10. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Checkup for managed care contracts, part II • Review appeals process for medical necessity, prompt payment, eligibility
AAP News 2008 29: 11. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

This month in Pediatrics
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When is it ethical for a minor to serve as a living organ donor?
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Risks of smoking, secondhand smoke • AAP endorses guideline on treating tobacco use, dependence
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EMR vendors face off in annual pediatric competition
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AAP delegates make headway on child health issues at AMA meeting
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Dr. McCaffree elected to AMA Board of Trustees
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Lead found in dust from worn athletic turf
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Countdown to 2015: Maternal, newborn and child survival
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AAP News wins two awards for publication excellence
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HEALTH BRIEFS:

Hospital maternity practices often do not support breastfeeding
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Delusions common during PICU stay
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Gambling widespread among U.S. youths
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WASHINGTON REPORT:

AAP gives children a voice in Supreme Court cases
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Dr. Brazelton feted on 90th birthday
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Medal of honor given to pediatric surgeon
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT:

Access to care for all children: MediKids and health care reform
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VACCINE UPDATE:

DTaP-IPV/Hib vaccine approved for infants, toddlers
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Second rotavirus vaccine licensed, recommended for infants
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DTaP-IPV vaccine licensed for 4- to 6-year-old booster dose
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CDC warns of temporary shortage of rabies vaccine
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VOTERS' GUIDE:

2008 Election
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RESEARCH UPDATE:

Investigation finds limited capacity to conduct pediatric drug trials
AAP News 2008 29: 12. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

FOCUS ON SUBSPECIALTIES:

Strep may be one of many triggers for tic, OCD exacerbations
AAP News 2008 29: 16. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CODING CORNER:

Guidance on using behavior change intervention codes
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

AAP News e-mail alerts
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Section changes name
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Emergency vaccine storage
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Breastfeeding conference
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PREP E-Med free trial
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Renew AAP journal subscriptions
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AAP publications
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Free Pediatric Care Online subscription
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Practice tools available online
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Free CME: adolescent immunizations
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Dr. Ratner’s papers available in AAP library
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FOR YOUR BENEFIT:

Strategic plans address AAP members’ changing needs
AAP News 2008 29: 36. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CME:

PREP The Course offers a variety of CME options in Tempe
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HEALTH ALERTS:

Key chains
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Pajama sets
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Cribs
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Remote-controlled helicopters
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Crib mattresses
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Merry-go-rounds
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Swing sets
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All-terrain vehicles
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Infant garments
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FELLOWS IN THE NEWS:

Dr. Cheng elected APA president
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IN MEMORIAM:

Dr. Wheatley, AAP past president
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SEEN & HEARD:

AAP News 2008 29: 36. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

PARENT PLUS:

Water is top choice for keeping kids hydrated
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