Libin Huang, MD; Yuan Yin, MD; Lie Yang, MD, PhD; et al.
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JAMA Pediatr. 2017;171(5):426-434. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2017.0057
This meta-analysis compares the safety and efficacy of antibiotic treatment vs appendectomy as the primary therapy for acute uncomplicated appendicitis in pediatric patients.
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Medical Treatment of Pediatric Appendicitis: Are We There Yet?
Monica E. Lopez, MD; David E. Wesson, MD
JAMA Pediatr
Allan W. Taylor, MD, MPH; Steven R. Nesheim, MD; Xinjian Zhang, PhD, MS; et al.
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JAMA Pediatr. 2017;171(5):435-442. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.5053
This epidemiologic study uses National HIV Surveillance System data to examine changes in the rate of perinatal transmission of human immunodeficiency virus.
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Using Systems of Care and a Public Health Approach to Achieve Zero Perinatal HIV Transmissions
Allahna Esber, PhD; Stacy Cohen, MPH; Antigone Dempsey, MEd; Laura W. Cheever, MD
JAMA Pediatr
Dany E. Weisz, MD, MSc; Lucia Mirea, PhD; Erin Rosenberg, BSc; et al.
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JAMA Pediatr. 2017;171(5):443-449. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.5143
This cohort study examines whether surgical ligation vs medical management among extremely preterm infants with patent ductus arteriosus is associated with higher odds of neurodevelopmental impairment.
Anne M. Neilan, MD, MPH; Brad Karalius, MPH; Kunjal Patel, DSc, MPH; et al.
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JAMA Pediatr. 2017;171(5):450-460. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2017.0141
This study examines the incidence or first occurrence during follow-up of key clinical events and mortality among perinatally HIV-infected youth stratified by age, CD4 cell count, and viral load and antiretroviral status.
David A. Fedele, PhD; Christopher C. Cushing, PhD; Alyssa Fritz, MA; et al.
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JAMA Pediatr. 2017;171(5):461-469. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2017.0042
This meta-analysis examines the use of mobile phones by health professionals as an intervention to achieve improved health outcomes in individuals 18 years or younger.
Juliette M. T. M. Rutten, MD, PhD; Arine M. Vlieger, PhD; Carla Frankenhuis; et al.
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JAMA Pediatr. 2017;171(5):470-477. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2017.0091
This randomized clinical trial compares the effectiveness of hypnotherapy by means of home-based self-exercises using a CD with that of individual hypnotherapy performed by qualified therapists.
Julia M. W. Wong, PhD, RD; Cara B. Ebbeling, PhD; Lisa Robinson, MPH, RD; et al.
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JAMA Pediatr. 2017;171(5):e170012. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2017.0012
This randomized clinical trial compares 2 standardized weight-loss diets among adolescents with overweight and obesity, either with or without additional advice and behavioral support to increase habitual water intake to 8 cups per day.
Brenden E. Hursh, MD, MHSc, FRCPC; Rebecca Ronsley, MD; Nazrul Islam, MD, MSc, MPH; et al.
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JAMA Pediatr. 2017;171(5):e170020. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2017.0020
This study examines the incidence of and risk factors for acute kidney injury among children with type 1 diabetes who are hospitalized for diabetic ketoacidosis.