December 1, 2016 Issue of JAMA Pediatrics

December 2016, Vol 170, No. 12, Pages 1127-1236

In This Issue of JAMA Pediatrics

Highlights

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(12):1127. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2015.2571

Viewpoint

The Future of High-Quality Care Depends on Better Assessment of Physician Performance

Daniel J. Schumacher, MD, MEd; Cees P. M. van der Vleuten, PhD; Carol L. Carraccio, MD, MA

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(12):1131-1132. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.2715

This Viewpoint discusses the inadequacy of current physician performance assessment and suggests a framework to improve assessment.

Uniting Big Health Data for a National Learning Health System in the United States

Sage R. Myers, MD, MSCE; Brendan G. Carr, MD, MA, MS; Charles C. Branas, PhD

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(12):1133-1134. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.2719

This Viewpoint discusses the potential to create a national health data system with detailed patient- and hospital-level data sets that could help identify gaps in care; scientifically test regional, state, and federal policies in an iterative manner; and improve health care and outcomes nationwide.

On My Mind

Thank You

Mindy Ju, MD

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(12):1135. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.1546

Editorial

Announcing the New JAMAPediatrics.com

Paul Gee; Colleen Kelly; Michael Berkwits, MD, MSCE; et al.

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(12):1136-1137. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.3592

In Support of Breastfeeding Support in Primary Care

Dimitri A. Christakis, MD, MPH

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(12):1138-1139. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.3390

Early Education Programs for Low-Income Children: The Time for Dissemination Has Come

Michael Silverstein, MD, MPH; Caroline J. Kistin, MD, MSc

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(12):1139-1140. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.2829

Clarifying the Role of Corticosteroids in Kawasaki Disease

Robert Sundel, MD

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(12):1140-1142. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.2307

Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection: The Elephant in Our Living Room

Gail J. Demmler-Harrison, MD

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(12):1142-1144. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.2892

Antibiotic Use and Mortality Among Premature Infants Without Confirmed Infection鈥擯erpetrator or Innocent Bystander?

Sagori Mukhopadhyay, MD, MMSc; Karen M. Puopolo, MD, PhD

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(12):1144-1146. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.2836

Problems Associated With Use of Mobile Devices in the Sleep Environment鈥擲treaming Instead of Dreaming

Charles A. Czeisler, PhD, MD, FRCP; Theresa L. Shanahan, MD

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(12):1146-1147. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.2986

Health-Related Quality of Life After Concussion: How Can We Improve Management of Care?

Douglas R. Polster, PhD; Christopher C. Giza, MD; Talin Babikian, PhD

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(12):e162985. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.2985

Original Investigation

Effects of ParentCorps in Prekindergarten on Child Mental Health and Academic Performance: Follow-up of a Randomized Clinical Trial Through 8 Years of Age

Laurie Miller Brotman, PhD; Spring Dawson-McClure, PhD; Dimitra Kamboukos, PhD; et al.

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(12):1149-1155. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.1891

This follow-up of a randomized clinical trial examines whether the ParentCorps intervention delivered in prekindergarten in high-poverty, urban schools leads to fewer mental health problems and increased academic performance in the early elementary school years.

Editorial
Early Education Programs for Low-Income Children: The Time for Dissemination Has Come
Michael Silverstein, MD, MPH; Caroline J. Kistin, MD, MSc

JAMA Pediatr

Journal Club

Coronary Artery Complication in Kawasaki Disease and the Importance of Early Intervention : A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Shaojie Chen, MD, MM, PhD; Ying Dong, MD, MM, PhD; Marcio Galindo Kiuchi, MD, MS, PhD; et al.

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(12):1156-1163. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.2055

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the effect of corticosteroid therapy in Kawasaki disease.

Editorial
Clarifying the Role of Corticosteroids in Kawasaki Disease
Robert Sundel, MD

JAMA Pediatr

Association of Neurodevelopmental Outcomes and Neonatal Morbidities of Extremely Premature Infants With Differential Exposure to Antenatal Steroids

Sanjay Chawla, MD; Girija Natarajan, MD; Seetha Shankaran, MD; et al.

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(12):1164-1172. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.1936

This observational cohort study compares rates of neonatal morbidities and 18- to 22-month neurodevelopmental outcomes of extremely premature infants exposed to partial or complete courses of antenatal steroids vs those exposed to no antenatal steroids.

Cost-effectiveness of Universal and Targeted Newborn Screening for Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection

Soren Gantt, MD, PhD, MPH; Francois Dionne, PhD; Fred K. Kozak, MD; et al.

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(12):1173-1180. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.2016

This cost-effectiveness analysis estimates the cost-effectiveness of universal and targeted newborn congenital cytomegalovirus screening programs vs no screening among infants in US postpartum care and early hearing programs.

Podcast: Cost-effectiveness of Newborn Screening for Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection (JAMA Pediatrics)

Editorial
Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection: The Elephant in Our Living Room
Gail J. Demmler-Harrison, MD

JAMA Pediatr

Association Between Antibiotic Use and Neonatal Mortality and Morbidities in Very Low-Birth-Weight Infants Without Culture-Proven Sepsis or Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Joseph Y. Ting, MBBS, MPH; Anne Synnes, MDCM, MHSc; Ashley Roberts, MD, MEd; et al.

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(12):1181-1187. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.2132

This cohort study evaluates the trend of antibiotic use in very low-birth-weight infants across Canada and the association between antibiotic use rates and mortality and morbidity among neonates without culture-proven sepsis or necrotizing enterocolitis.

Editorial
Antibiotic Use and Mortality Among Premature Infants Without Confirmed Infection鈥擯erpetrator or Innocent Bystander?
Sagori Mukhopadhyay, MD, MMSc; Karen M. Puopolo, MD, PhD

JAMA Pediatr

Evaluation of Variability in Inhaled Nitric Oxide Use and Pulmonary Hypertension in Patients With Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Luke R. Putnam, MD, MS; Kuojen Tsao, MD; Francesco Morini, MD; et al.

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(12):1188-1194. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.2023

This population-based study uses data from the Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Study Group registry to assess the association of inhaled nitric oxide with pulmonary hypertension and mortality in infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia.

National Trends in Hospitalizations for Opioid Poisonings Among Children and Adolescents, 1997 to 2012

Julie R. Gaither, PhD, MPH, RN; John M. Leventhal, MD; Sheryl A. Ryan, MD; et al.

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(12):1195-1201. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.2154

This analysis of the Kids鈥� Inpatient Database, a US national hospital discharge database, assesses changes in the incidence and characteristics of hospitalizations attributed to opioid poisoning in children and adolescents.

Podcast: Hospitalizations for Opioid Poisonings Among Children and Adolescents (JAMA Pediatrics)

Association Between Portable Screen-Based Media Device Access or Use and Sleep Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Ben Carter, PhD, MSc; Philippa Rees, MPhil, MBBCh; Lauren Hale, PhD, MPH; et al.

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(12):1202-1208. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.2341

This systematic review and meta-analysis examines whether there is an association between use of cell phones and tablet devices in the sleep environment and sleep outcomes in children and adolescents.

Editorial
Problems Associated With Use of Mobile Devices in the Sleep Environment鈥擲treaming Instead of Dreaming
Charles A. Czeisler, PhD, MD, FRCP; Theresa L. Shanahan, MD

JAMA Pediatr

Association of Stimulant Medication Use With Bone Mass in Children and Adolescents With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Alexis J. Feuer, MD; Ashley Thai, MPH; Ryan T. Demmer, PhD; et al.

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(12):e162804. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.2804

This cross-sectional analysis uses NHANES data to investigate the association of stimulant use with bone mass in children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Association of Persistent Postconcussion Symptoms With Pediatric Quality of Life

Zuzana Novak, BSc; Mary Aglipay, MSc; Nick Barrowman, PhD; et al.

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(12):e162900. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.2900

This multicenter cohort study examines the association between health-related quality of life and persistent postconcussion symptoms at 4 weeks after concussion and the degree of impairment of health-related quality of life in the subsequent 12 weeks.

Editorial
Health-Related Quality of Life After Concussion: How Can We Improve Management of Care?
Douglas R. Polster, PhD; Christopher C. Giza, MD; Talin Babikian, PhD

JAMA Pediatr

Review

Measles and Measles Vaccination: A Review

Johan Christiaan Bester, MBChB, MPhil

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(12):1209-1215. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.1787

This review provides an overview of measles, including information on virus basics, clinical picture and diagnosis, complications, vaccine efficacy, and vaccine complications.

Ethics, Emotions, and the Skills of Talking About Progressing Disease With Terminally Ill Adolescents: A Review

Abby R. Rosenberg, MD, MS; Joanne Wolfe, MD, MPH; Lori Wiener, PhD, DCSW; et al.

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(12):1216-1223. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.2142

This review discusses how clinicians should navigate end-of-life conversations with adolescent patients when there is resistance to do so from parents.

JAMA Pediatrics Clinical Challenge

Clustered Papulovesicles in a Fully Vaccinated Child

Emily A. Simons, MPH; Allen W. Ho, MD, PhD; Jennifer T. Huang, MD

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JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(12):1225-1226. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.0441

An 18-month-old boy had a rash on the left lower extremity. He was fully vaccinated, with routine vaccines at 12 months of age administered in the left thigh, and the influenza vaccine was administered 1 week prior to presentation in the left buttock, after which his parents noted a red patch near the site of vaccination. What is your diagnosis?

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