Hip Dysfunction and Quality of Life in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
Conclusion. Hip dysfunction and previous hip trauma negatively influenced quality of life, especially in the physical activity and psychosocial domains. (Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - November 9, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Malheiros, C. D., Lisle, L., Castelar, M., Sa, K. N., Matos, M. A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Checking In: A Pilot of a Physician-Delivered Intervention to Increase Parent-Adolescent Communication About Blood Glucose Monitoring
This study evaluated a brief physician-delivered intervention designed to increase parent–adolescent communication about blood glucose monitoring. Thirty adolescent–parent dyads completed baseline questionnaires and received the physician-delivered intervention. Participants completed follow-up questionnaires at 12 weeks; HbA1c and glucometer data were abstracted from medical charts. Parent-reported conflict surrounding diabetes management decreased from pre- to postintervention. Participants who reported adhering to the intervention plan (n = 15) demonstrated an increase in blood glucose monitoring frequency a...
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - November 9, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Monaghan, M., Clary, L., Mehta, P., Stern, A., Sharkey, C., Cogen, F. R., Vaidyanathan, P., Streisand, R. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Peer Victimization in Extremely Low Birth Weight Survivors
Conclusion. Findings highlight the need for parents and clinicians to be aware that ELBW girls, especially those with a lower body mass index in childhood, may be at increased risk of peer victimization, as are ELBW children with a higher IQ. (Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - November 9, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Day, K. L., Van Lieshout, R. J., Vaillancourt, T., Saigal, S., Boyle, M. H., Schmidt, L. A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Risk Factors on Health-Related Quality of Life in Children With Epilepsy
The goal of this study was to evaluate how epilepsy affected the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in children with epilepsy, as well as the risk factors for poor HRQOL. Parents of epileptic children (n = 223) and parents of healthy children (n = 216) were enrolled. The Child Epilepsy Questionnaire–Parental form was given to all parents. Children with epilepsy had significantly lower HRQOL scores for overall QOL and all subscales. Seizure types were not associated with HRQOL, but the age of the child with epilepsy, disease courses and seizure frequency did influence the quality of life. Epilepsy has a severe imp...
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - November 9, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Liu, X., Han, Q. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Correlates of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Completion Among Adolescent Girl Initiators
Conclusions. Parents of younger adolescent girls need to be educated about the importance of completing the 3-dose HPV vaccine series. Provider recommendation for the vaccine would also facilitate series completion. (Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - November 9, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Rahman, M., Laz, T. H., McGrath, C. J., Berenson, A. B. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children Referred for Diagnostic Autism Evaluation
Increased public awareness of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and routine screening in primary care have contributed to increased requests for diagnostic ASD evaluations. However, given the scarcity of subspecialty autism diagnostic resources, overreferral of children suspected of having ASD may be contributing to long waiting lists at tertiary care autism centers and delaying diagnosis for those children who truly have ASD. To determine whether children are being excessively referred to ASD-specific diagnostic clinics, our objective was to determine the prevalence of true ASD diagnoses in children referred for diagnostic ...
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - November 9, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Monteiro, S. A., Spinks-Franklin, A., Treadwell-Deering, D., Berry, L., Sellers-Vinson, S., Smith, E., Proud, M., Voigt, R. G. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Choosing the Best Newborn Anthropometric Measure Associated With the Risks and Outcomes of Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is associated with various prenatal risks and postnatal adverse outcomes. The aim of this study is to choose the most sensitive newborn anthropometric measure, which is closely associated with IUGR-related risks and outcomes, to substitute IUGR after delivery. Data were obtained from the Collaborative Perinatal Project, a multicenter prospective cohort study in the United States from 1959 to 1976. Maternal heavy smoking and severe hypertensive disorders during pregnancy, neonatal polycythemia and hypothermia, low intelligence quotient (<70) at age 7 years were chosen as IUGR-relate...
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - November 9, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Lei, X., Zhang, Y., Fang, F., Wu, T., Chen, Y., Zhang, J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Cleaning Earwax Impaction: Clinical Tips for the Primary Care Clinician
(Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - November 9, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Urkin, J., Bar-David, Y., Holdstein, Y. Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
Why Do Pediatricians Retire?
(Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - November 9, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Steele, R. W. Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
Pharmacotherapy for Severe Obesity in Children
(Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - October 12, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Fox, C. K., Kelly, A. S. Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
A 21/2-Year-Old Girl With a Diffuse Erythematous Rash and Fever
(Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - October 12, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Munzer, T. G., Shah, M. D., Stojan, J. N. Tags: Resident Rounds Source Type: research
Erythema Nodosum and Fevers
(Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - October 12, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Bjornstad, E. C., James, K., Culton, D., Williams, C., Wardrop, R. M. Tags: Resident Rounds Source Type: research
Racial-Ethnic Differences in Parental Body Image Perceptions of Preschoolers: Implications for Engaging Minority Parents in Weight-Related Discussions
(Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - October 12, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Hernandez, R. G., Garcia, J., Thompson, D. A. Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research
Vaccine Responses and Immunologic Characteristics of Pediatric Patients With DiGeorge Syndrome
(Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - October 12, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Iroh Tam, P.-Y., McAllister, S. C. Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research
Epidemiology, Clinical Presentation, and Outcomes of Kawasaki Disease Among Hospitalized Children in an Inner City Hospital Before and After Publication of the American Academy of Pediatrics/American Heart Association Guidelines for Treatment of Kawasaki Disease: An 11-Year Period
The effect of 2004 Kawasaki disease (KD) guidelines on diagnosis and outcome of KD is lacking. We studied the epidemiology of KD in our region and compared the incidence, presentation, and outcome of KD before and after publication of the guidelines. A retrospective chart review was conducted for patients admitted with a diagnosis of KD. Demographics, laboratory data, and clinical data were collected. Comparison was made between 2 groups: prepublication (2000-2004) and postpublication (2005-2009) of guidelines. A total of 312 children were included; 64% were African American, 23% White, and 2% Asian; 61% were boys; 79% wer...
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - October 12, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Sehgal, S., Chen, X., Ang, J. Y. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
