November 1, 2016 Issue of JAMA Pediatrics

This randomized clinical trial evaluates the costs and cost-effectiveness of collaborative care vs usual care for treatment of adolescent major depressive disorder in primary care settings.

Financial Loss for Inpatient Care of Medicaid-Insured Children

Jeffrey D. Colvin, MD, JD; Matt Hall, PhD; Jay G. Berry, MD, MPH; et al.

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(11):1055-1062. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.1639

This cross-sectional analysis identifies types of hospitals with the highest Medicaid losses from pediatric inpatient care and estimates the proportion of losses recovered through federal Disproportionate Share Hospital payments.

Editorial
Medicaid and Children鈥檚 Hospitals鈥擜 Vital but Strained Double Helix for Children鈥檚 Health Care
Matthew M. Davis, MD, MAPP; Kristin Kan, MD, MPH, MSc

JAMA Pediatr

Health Status Among Adults Born With an Oral Cleft in Norway

Erik Berg, MD; Øystein A. Haaland, PhD; Kristin B. Feragen, PhD; et al.

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(11):1063-1070. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.1925

This population-based cohort study examines the morbidity and mortality of Norwegian adults born with an oral cleft.

Editorial
Evaluation of Adults Born With an Oral Cleft: Aren鈥檛 Adults Just Big Kids?
Carrie L. Heike, MD, MS; Kelly N. Evans, MD

JAMA Pediatr

Kidney Outcomes 5 Years After Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: The TRIBE-AKI Study

Jason H. Greenberg, MD, MHS; Michael Zappitelli, MD, MSc; Prasad Devarajan, MD; et al.

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(11):1071-1078. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.1532

This cohort study assesses long-term kidney outcomes after pediatric cardiac surgery and explores whether perioperative acute kidney injury is associated with worse long-term kidney outcomes.

Association of Peripheral Blood Levels of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Xiao-Yan Qin, MD; Jin-Chao Feng, PhD; Chang Cao, BS; et al.

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(11):1079-1086. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.1626

This meta-analysis investigates whether children with autism spectrum disorder have altered levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in peripheral blood samples.

Association Between Cesarean Birth and Risk of Obesity in Offspring in Childhood, Adolescence, and Early Adulthood

Changzheng Yuan, ScD; Audrey J. Gaskins, ScD; Arianna I. Blaine, ScM; et al.

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(11):e162385. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.2385

This cohort study investigates the association between cesarean birth and risk of obesity in offspring.

Effects of Social Needs Screening and In-Person Service Navigation on Child Health: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Laura M. Gottlieb, MD, MPH; Danielle Hessler, PhD; Dayna Long, MD; et al.

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(11):e162521. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.2521

This randomized clinical trial evaluates the effects of in-person resource navigation services vs written community resource information on social needs and child health.

Editorial
More Precisely Targeting the Coal Mine of Social Adversity
Neal Halfon, MD, MPH

JAMA Pediatr

Special Communication

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Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs Principles of Lifelong Learning in Pediatric Medicine

Valerie P. Opipari, MD; Stephen R. Daniels, MD, PhD; Robert W. Wilmott, MD; et al.

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(11):1087-1092. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.2258

This Special Communication examines responses to an Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs member survey aimed at defining principles of lifelong learning in pediatric medicine and determining the approaches and strategies used by chairs to assess knowledge and competence across the care, research, and teaching missions.

Editorial
To Maintain Pediatric Competence, Walk With Our Patients and Families
David M. Keller, MD; Nora Wells, MA

JAMA Pediatr

Review

Kawasaki Disease at 50 Years

Ezra Cohen, MD; Robert Sundel, MD

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(11):1093-1099. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.1446

This literature review provides an update on the current knowledge about Kawasaki disease as well as recent advances in its diagnosis and treatment.

JAMA Pediatrics Clinical Challenge

A Case of Back Pain That Wakes a Child From Sleep

Arda Hotz, MD; Zachary Hena, MD; Elissa Gross, DO, MPH

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(11):1101-1102. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.0454

An 11-year-old boy with history of asthma and constipation presented with 6 weeks of intermittent, worsening lower back pain. His pain was mild to moderate, woke him from sleep, and limited his physical activity. What is your diagnosis?

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Summarizing What Has Been Learned About Kawasaki Disease

Megan A. Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(11):1124. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2015.2568

Research Letter

Effect of US Food and Drug Administration鈥揂pproved Pediatric Labeling on Dispensing of Extended-Release Oxycodone in the Outpatient Retail Setting

Jing Xu, PhD, MA; Rajdeep Gill, PharmD; Marisa Cruz, MD; et al.

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(11):1103-1104. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.3197

This study examined the effect of pediatric labeling for OxyContin on dispensing of all extended-release oxycodone products, using national data on dispensed prescriptions in outpatient retail pharmacies before and after the label change.

Vaccination Coverage Rates and Factors Associated With Incomplete Vaccination or Exemption Among School-age Children Based in Public Schools in New York State

Jessica A. Nadeau, PhD; Louise-Anne McNutt, PhD; Jana Shaw, MD, MPH, MS

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(11):1104-1107. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.1347

This study assesses vaccination coverage rates and factors associated with either incomplete vaccination or exemptions among school-age children in New York State public schools outside of New York City.

Close Follow-up in Children With Acute Otitis Media Initially Managed Without Antimicrobials

Johanna M. Uitti, MD; Paula A. Tähtinen, MD, PhD; Miia K. Laine, MD, PhD; et al.

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(11):1107-1108. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.1542

This study examines whether close follow-up with reexamination is needed for children with acute otitis media initially managed without antimicrobial agents who have symptomatic improvement during the first week.

Ecologic Momentary Assessment to Accomplish Real-Time Capture of Symptom Progression and the Physical and Cognitive Activities of Patients Daily Following Concussion

Douglas J. Wiebe, PhD; Michael L. Nance, MD; Eileen Houseknecht, RN; et al.

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(11):1108-1110. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.1979

This study evaluates ecologic momentary assessment following youth concussion.

Rates of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Amid Efforts to Combat the Opioid Abuse Epidemic

Joshua D. Brown, PharmD, MS; Pratik A. Doshi, MS; Nathan J. Pauly, BS; et al.

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(11):1110-1112. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.2150

This cross-sectional analysis aims to describe the current trend of neonatal abstinence syndrome in the United States and in Kentucky, a rural state that has a particularly high burden of opioid abuse.

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