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August 2010
Study Examines Sledding Injuries in Children (August 23, 2010)
BMI Rates Fall For Some, Not Others (August 16, 2010)
AAP Applauds House Passage of Federal Medicaid Funding to States (August 10, 2010)
Salmonella Contamination in Dry Dog and Cat Foods (August 9, 2010)
Girls Are Beginning Puberty at a Younger Age (August 9, 2010)
New York Booster Seat Law Reduce Injuries (August 9, 2010)
AAP Press Statement in Support of Senate Passage of Child Nutrition Legislation (August 5, 2010)
AAP Press Statement on Senate Passage of Federal Medicaid Funding to States (August 4, 2010)
Household Cleaning Products Pose a Danger to Kids (August 2, 2010)
July 2010
AAP Submits Amicus Brief to U.S. Supreme Court in Support of Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (July 30, 2010)
AAP Offers Updated Guidance on Treating Head Lice (July 26, 2010)
Summer Recreation Draws Public Attention to Outdoor Smoking Policies (July 21, 2010)
Retail Advertising Increases Smoking (July 19, 2010)
Dietary Issues in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders(July 19, 2010)
Risk of Cancer Slightly Higher in IVF Babies (July 19, 2010)
AAP Press Statement on HHS Interim Rule on Preventive Services (July 15, 2010)
Study Supports Universal Cholesterol Screening of Children (July 12, 2010)
Pediatricians Can Help Parents Wean Babies Off the Bottle (July 12, 2010)
AAP Statement on the Appointment of Pediatrician Dr. Donald Berwick to Lead Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services (CMS) (July 7, 2010)
Video Games Linked to Attention Problems in Children (July 5, 2010)
Neck Circumference Can Be Used to Screen for Obesity (July 5, 2010)
June 2010
AAP President Testifies Before National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform (June 30, 2010)
AAP Issues Mental Health Toolkit (June 29, 2010)
AAP Offers New Online Symptom Checker and IPhone App on healthychildren.org (June 29, 2010)
AAP and SAHM Distressed by US Supreme Court Decision on Chicago Gun Ban (June 28, 2010)
Maternal and Paternal Smoking Associated with Mental Health Conditions and Obesity (June 28, 2010)
Vaccine Safety Data Shows Risk Levels for Febrile Seizures After MMRV Vaccine (June 28, 2010)
Leading Health Groups Celebrate Final Effective Date of Tobacco Rule (June 22, 2010)
Using Cartoon Characters to Market Junk Food (June 21, 2010)
Longer Breastfeeding Leads to Better Protection (June 21, 2010)
Is There a Gun Where Your Child Goes to Play (June 21, 2010)
Parents Can Successfully Set Limits on Children's TV Watching (June 14, 2010)
American Academy of Pediatrics Launches New Global Initiative Helping Babies Breathe (June 8, 2010)
Does Military Deployment Increase Number of Well-Child Visits (June 7, 2010)
Smoke-Free Air Laws Effective at Protecting Children (June 7, 2010)
National Study of Lesbian Families Finds Teenage Children Are Well Adjusted (June 7, 2010)
Pediatrician Groups Recognize World No Tobacco Day (June 1, 2010)
May 2010
Hypertension in the Child Athlete (May 31, 2010)
Increasing Immunization Coverage Remains a Priority (May 31, 2010)
House Failure to Increase Federal Medicaid Funding to States (May 28, 2010)
AAP Gives Updated Advice on Drowning Prevention (May 24, 2010)
Battery Ingestion Injuries and Deaths on the Rise (May 24, 2010)
On-Time Immunizations Associated with Better Neuropsychological Outcomes (May 24, 2010)
Nomination of Pediatrician Dr. Donald Berwick to Lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (May 17, 2010)
Anticipating Being Hit in Ice Hockey Lessens Severity of Impact (May 17, 2010)
Pesticide Exposure May Contribute to ADHD (May 17, 2010)
Fever Less Likely in Breastfed Infants After Immunizations (May 17, 2010)
White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity Report (May 12, 2010)
Hearing Loss in One Ear Leads to Speech-Language Delays (May 10, 2010)
Water-Pipe Smoking Among North American Youths (May 10, 2010)
Vitamin C Deficiency Not Just a Problem for Northerners (May 3, 2010)
Just Being Obese Can Attract Bullies (May 3, 2010)
April 2010
Risks of Ritual Female Genital Cutting (April 26, 2010)
When Sick Kids Aren't too Sick for Child Care (April 19, 2010)
Smokeless Tobacco May Increase Risk of Child Poisoning (April 19, 2010)
Antidepressants and Suicidal Behaviors in Adolescents (April 12, 2010)
Alcohol Use by Teens Increases Risk of Benign Breast Disease (April 12, 2010)
Mother-Daughter Communication and HPV Vaccine (April 12, 2010)
Spanking Kids Can Make Them More Aggressive Later (April 12, 2010)
AAP Policy Statement: Underage Drinking and Associated Risks (April 12, 2010)
Why Holidays Can Be Dangerous for Kids (April 5, 2010)
March 2010
AAP Press Statement on Health Reform Law and Children with Pre-existing Conditions (March 29, 2010)
AAP Policy Statement - Pediatric Organ Donation (March 29, 2010)
Children Should Have Equal Opportunities for Health (March 29, 2010)
AAP Press Statement on Passage of Final Health Reform Legislation (March 25, 2010)
The Role of Children Whose Parents Decline Vaccination in a Measles Outbreak (March 22, 2010)
Vitamin D Supplementation for Infants (March 22, 2010)
AAP Press Statement on Passage of House of Representatives Health Reform Legislation (March 21, 2010)
AAP Endorses House Health Reform Legislation (March 19, 2010)
AAP President Joins House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in Support of Health Reform (March 15, 2010)
Does RJ Reynolds Target Teenage Girls (March 15, 2010)
Gene Test More Effective at Detecting Autism (March 15, 2010)
Lead Poisoning Dangers May Lurk in Your Spice Rack (March 15, 2010)
Most Parents Vaccinate Their Children, but Some Worry About Side Effects (March 1, 2010)
How Media Affect Children's Health (March 1, 2010)
February 2010
New AAP Policy on Choking Prevention (February 22, 2010)
Gluten Free Camp a Hit for Kids with Celiac Disease (February 15, 2010)
Rapid Flu Tests Work Better in Kids than in Adults (February 15, 2010)
AAP President Joins First Lady Michelle Obama in Commitment to Reduce Childhood Obesity (February 9, 2010)
Remarks of AAP President Judith S. Palfrey, MD, FAAP, Launch of First Lady's Obesity Initiative (February 9, 2010)
Effects of Family Meals, Sleeping and Screen Time on Obesity in Preschoolers (February 8, 2010)
Examining Baseball and Softball Injuries (February 8, 2010)
Fiction can Inspire Teens to Manage Weight (February 8, 2010)
Hospital Stay Offers Chance to Help New Parents Quit Smoking (February 1, 2010)
If Parents Visit the Dentist, Children Probably Will, Too (February 1, 2010)
January 2010
AAP/CFA Joint Statement on 2008 Report of ATV-Related Child Injuries and Deaths (January 26, 2010)
Soccer Injury Rates are Increasing (January 25, 2010)
Mental Health Problems Linked to Mixed-Handedness (January 25, 2010)
Nutrition Information Leads to Lower-Calorie Fast Food Meals for Children (January 25, 2010)
Task Force Recommends Obesity Screening for Children and Adolescents (January 18, 2010)
Secondhand Smoke Linked to Sleep Problems in Children (January 18, 2010)
When a Concussion isn't a Concussion (January 18, 2010)
Rotavirus Vaccine is Highly Effective at Preventing Disease (January 18, 2010)
AAP Statement on New Consumer Product Safety Commissioners Recommendations to Congress (January 16, 2010)
AAP Statement on Medicaid Payment Parity (January 13, 2010)
Teens and Parents Need Help Identifying Suicidal Adolescents (January 11, 2010)
Children's Movies Show Unsafe Behaviors in Half the Scenes (January 11, 2010)
2010 Immunization Schedule (January 4, 2010)
December 2009
AAP Press Statement on Senate Passage of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (December 24, 2009)
AAP Press Statement on Senate Passage of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009 (December 17, 2009)
U.S. Birth Rate Sets Record; Teen Births Continue to Rise (December 21, 2009)
AAP Policy: HIPAA and Child Abuse (December 21, 2009)
Doctors Warn of Deadly Choking Game (December 14, 2009)
Program Helps Children with Conduct Problems (December 14, 2009)
AAP Launches HealthyChildren.org Web site (December 10, 2009)
AAP Press Release in Support of Florida Chapter Lawsuit On Medicaid Reform (December 9, 2009)
The 'Sex Talk' Often Comes Too Late (December 7, 2009)
Introduction of Solid Foods and Allergic Reactions (December 7, 2009)
In Their Own Words: Military Deployment Effects on Children (December 7, 2009)
November 2009
AAP Policy: Balancing Moral Integrity With Needs of Patients (November 30, 2009)
Down Syndrome Prevalence in the United States (November 30, 2009)
Prenatal Tobacco Smoke and Lead Exposure Linked to ADHD (November 23, 2009)
Sexually Transmitted Infections Common in Teen Girls; Many Infected Soon After Sexual Debut (November 23, 2009)
Child Care Settings May Double Total TV Time for Young Children (November 23, 2009)
Evidence of Food Allergies Growing Among Children (November 16, 2009)
Evidence of Food Allergies Growing Among Children(November 16, 2009)
AAP Statement on U.S. House of Representatives Passage of Affordable Health Care for America Act (November 7, 2009)
October 2009
Many Children Have Suboptiomal Vitamin D Levels (October 26, 2009)
Aluminum Exposure From Intravenious Feeding Solutions May be Associated with Future Bone Loss (October 26, 2009)
AAP Statement on U.S. Senate Finance Committee Passage of America's Healthy Future Act of 2009 (October 13, 2009)
O. Marion Burton, MD, FAAP, Elected 2009-2010 President-Elect of the American Academy of Pediatrics (October 12, 2009)
Urban 'Corner Stores' Can Contribute to Child Obesity (October 12, 2009)
Pediatric Intervention Could Prevent Potentially Fatal Autoerotic Asphyxiation (October 12, 2009)
In-Home Audio Self Hypnosis May Reduce Chronic Stomach Pain (October 12, 2009)
Autism Spectrum Disorders Affect About 1 Percent of U.S. Children (October 5, 2009)
Burn Injuries Common But Preventable in Young Children (October 5, 2009)
Text Message Medication Reminders Reduce Pediatric Liver Transplant Rejection (October 5, 2009)
Press Statement on Sen. Rockefeller's Medicaid Speech (October 5, 2009)
September 2009
Active Parenting Makes Teen Drivers Safer (September 28, 2009)
Growth Charts Stump Parents (September 28, 2009)
Universal Screening Lowers Risk of Severe Hyperbilirubinemia (September 28, 2009)
Ethnicity and Language Linked to Medication Use (September 28, 2009)
AAP Policy: Learn About School Nursing Services (September 28, 2009)
AAP Clinical Report: The Prenatal Visit (September 28, 2009)
AAP Clinical Report: Screening for Infant Hearing Problems (September 28, 2009)
Press Statement on FDA Ban of Flavored Cigarettes (September 23, 2009)
AAP Policy: Caring for Children in the Emergency Department (September 21, 2009)
Taking Violence Prevention to the Streets (September 21, 2009)
AAP President Joins Congressional Leaders, Health Advocates on Children's Needs in Health Reform (September 16, 2009)
Chlorinated Pools Increase Risk of Allergic Diseases (September 14, 2009)
Children May Not Receive Enough Pain Medication After Surgery (September 7, 2009)
August 2009
AAP Statement on The Passing of Senator Edward M. Kennedy (August 26, 2009)
Car Seats Lower Oxygen Levels of Newborns (August 24, 2009)
More Kids Using ADHD Drugs to Get High (August 24, 2009)
Pediatricians and Parents Reflect on Well-Child Care (August 24, 2009)
Magazine Photos Don't Always Depict Safe Sleep for Babies (August 17, 2009)
Short Kids Are Ok (August 17, 2009)
Chest Trauma Deaths in Competitive Lacrosse (August 10, 2009)
The American Academy of Pediatrics Welcomes Jonathan D. Klein, MD, MPH, FAAP as Associate Executive Director and Director of the Julius B. Richmond Center of Excellence (August 10, 2009)
AAP Statement on U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee Passage of H.R. 3200 (August 3, 2009)
July 2009
AAP Clinical Report: Withholding Medically Administered Nutrition in Children (July 27, 2009)
AAP Policy: Reducing Child Pedestrian Injuries (July 27, 2009)
AAP Policy: Vision Problems do not Cause Dyslexia (July 27, 2009)
Probiotics Prevent Cold Symptoms in Children (July 27, 2009)
Gastrointestinal Disorders are not Linked to Austim, Study Finds (July 27, 2009)
Teens are Exposed to Tobacco Content on Social Networking Sites (July 20, 2009)
State Policies Influence Psychotropic Medication Use by Foster Children with Autism (July 13, 2009)
Bathtub Danger: Thousands of Kids Injured Each Year in Slips and Falls (July 13, 2009)
June 2009
AAP Applauds President Obama's Signing of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (June 22,2009)
AAP President-Elect Testifies Before Senate Committee,Applauds Attention To Children�s Benefits (June 12, 2009)
Historic Tobacco Victory in the Senate (June 2009)
May 2009
See May Media Mailing
April 2009
Baby Fat Not So easy to Lose
Water Fountains in Schools Can Prevent Overweight
Infants Born One to Three Weeks Early at Risk of Developmental Delay
Sleep-deprived Kids More Likely to Have Problems as Teenagers
New Moms of Multiples More Likely to be Depressed
Smoking in Movies Can Create a Long-term Habit
Household Composition Impacts Children's Exposure to Secondhand Smoke
Rethinking Sudden Unexpected Cardiac Deaths in Athletes
Better Access to Mental Health Services Begins with Reducing Financial Barriers
AAP and other Health Organizations Submit Amicus Brief in Response to Georgia Vaccine Case
AAP Statement on House Passage of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act
Sports injury prevention tips
See April Media Mailing
March 2009
New Resource Toolkit Available for Hospitals and Physicians' Offices
Gene variant is associated with both autism and gastrointestinal dysfunction
Reduced air pollution results in improved breathing for asthmatic children
Television and videos for children under 2 may not influence skill development
Half of black teens may be deficient in vitamin D
Violent video game content more attractive to youth
Blood lead levels declining, but children still at risk for lead poisoning
Even brief periods without insurance coverage can negatively impact children
AAP Statement on House Passage of the Wakefield Act
AAP Press Statement on President Obama's Signing of Omnibus Spending Bill
AAP Joint Statement on Pediatric Medical Devices in FY09 Budget
AAP offers guidance in long-term care of childhood cancer survivors
Save the date: 2009 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting in Baltimore
Pediatricians can help parents quit smoking
See March Media Mailing
February 2009
Rates of infant suffocation, strangulation in bed increase
Daily school recess leads to better classroom behavior
Cell phones are distracting to child pedestrians
Teens more likely to smoke if parents do
Psychotic symptoms associated with use of ADHD drugs in children
Children without a usual source of care have more unmet needs
Preschool home visiting programs enhance development
Introduction of House Resolution 1028, SUPPORT 21 ACT OF 2009
AAP Statement on Passage of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
AAP Statement on Signing of Children's Health Insurance Program
Talking to kids about the economy
See February Media Mailing
January 2009
See January Media Mailing
December 2008
AAP Press Statement on Right of Conscience Regulation
Sleep terrors in young children may be hereditary
Altered blood pressure in preterm infants linked to SIDS risk up during first six months
Breastfeeding information collection for birth certificates varies by state
Autistic children and their families face unmet health needs, financial challenges
Negative perceptions of community health resources by low-income parents
Pediatricians report decreased vaccine profit margins, financial strain
Child poisoning remains an important health concern
See December Media Mailing
November 2008
See November Media Mailing
October 2008
AAP Policy Statement Outlines School Disaster Planning Process
AAP Report Discourages Nontraditional Pet Ownership in Homes with Young Children
October Studies
See October Media Mailing
September 2008
Children who are abused suffer long-term impairments
New Immunzation Alliance Issues National Call to Action
Study Shows Measles Vaccine Does Not Cause Autism
September Studies
See September Media Mailing
August 2008
Diving Related Injuries in the U.S.
Minors as Living Solid Organ Donors
Vaccinate Your Family
August Studies
See August Media Mailing
July 2008
Protecting public trust in Immunization
New AAP Policy on Lipid Screening and Heart Health in Children
A Baby's Smile Lights Up His Mother's Heart and Brain
July Studies
See July Media Mailing
June 2008
Amicus Brief in the U.S. Supreme Court Case FCC v. Fox Television Stations
High School Baseball Players Should Use Protective Head Gear
Children Consume Too Many Calories from Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and Fruit Juices
Bunk Bed Injuries Send Thousands to Emergency Room
Disinfecting Classrooms Keeps Kids in School
Low Birth Weight Associated with Autism, Especially in Girls
Tracking Childhood Cancer in the United States
Do Parents Help or Hurt Their Overweight Children?
Computerized Screening for Behavioral Concerns
Maternal Mental Health and Child Safety
Stay Safe Around Lawn Mowers
See June Media Mailing
May 2008
AAP Praises Senate Medicaid and SCHIP Vote
AAP statement on the signing of the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act
AAP Testifies: Foster Children Need Better Coordinated Health Care
AAP Applauds EPA Proposal to Toughen Airborne Lead Standards
The Low-Down on Soy Protein-Based Formulas
School Nurses Play Critical Role in Children's Health Services
Encouraging Activity for Children with Disabilities
Mental Disorders in Parents Linked to Autism in Children
Teen Drivers Recognize Many, But Not All, Risks
The Safest Seat: Appropriate Child Safety Seat Placement
Heart Hormone Higher in Children Who Snore and Wet the Bed
Children with Diabetes Show Accelerated Tooth Eruption
Childhood Epilepsy and Maternal Infections
See May Media Mailing
April 2008
AAP Calls on the U.S. Senate to Block Medicaid Cuts
AAP Applauds Senate Passage of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
Dr. Margaret Blythe Testifies: Teens Need More Than Abstinence-Only Sexuality Education.
Marsha Raulerson, MD. FAAP, urges Congress to block Medicaid cuts
AAP President Ren�e R. Jenkins on House Energy and Commerce passage of H.R. 1108, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control bill
Childhood autism linked to substantial loss of household income
Premature birth may be associated with higher likelihood of autism
School-based program helps prevent obesity
Teens with a TV in their bedroom have fewer healthy habits
Early child neglect can lead to aggressive behavior years later
Gymnastic-related injuries to children in the United States
Sports participation and medical conditions
Understanding underage drinking
Caring for children after a traumatic event
Strength-training OK for teens
Annual summary of vital statistics: 2006
School readiness is a joint concern
See April Media Mailing
March 2008
Have the Sex Talk, Over and Over
Breakfast Habits and Weight Control in Adolescents
Pertussis Rates Highest Among Young Infants
Pediatric Drug Studies Provide Improved Dosing
Managing Adolescent Obesity Via the Internet
Vaccination Requirement Reduces Racial Disparities
Continuity of Care Improves Infant Screening
AAP Applauds U.S. House Passage of Three Child Health Bills
Dr. Dana Best Testifies: Climate Change Puts Children's Health at Risk
AAP President Renee R. Jenkins. MD, FAAP, Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Uphold the D.C. Handgun Ban
AAP President Renee R. Jenkins, MD, FAAP Responds to New EPA Ozone Standards
AAP Responds to House Action on Tobacco Control Legislation
Dana Best, MD, MPH, FAAP, Spoke at Press Conference on Toy Safety
AAP Responds to Passage of Consumer Product Safety Commission Legislation Passage in the Senate
AAP President Renee R. Jenkins, MD, FAAP Responds to House Passage of Mental Health Parity Legislation
February 2008
Adverse Events from Cough and Cold Medications in Children
Mentors in Foster Care Youth
Disparities in U.S. Children’s Health and Dental Care
How Risky Are Social Networking Sites?
Baby Products: Possible Sources of Infant Phthalate Exposure
Alcohol Use Initiation, Suicidal and Violent Behaviors
A Meta-analysis of Zinc in Diarrhea
Oral Sucrose Decreases Pain During Immunizations
Development and Use of Quality Measures
AAP, Health Groups Win Federal Court Battle Over Clean Air Mercury Rule
AAP Reacts to President Bush's FY 09 Budget Proposal
Pediatricians, Children's Hospitals Respond to Elimination of Budget for Children's Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) Program
See February Media Mailing
January 2008
Breastfeeding, Non-Milk Formula May Delay or Prevent Atopic Disease
Early Exposure to Movie Smoking Images Strong Predictor of Adolescent Tobacco Use
"Huggy-Puppy" Interventions Ease Child War-Related Stress
Pediatricians Play Critical Role in Overseeing Newborn Screening Process
Controlled Infant Feeding Lowers Child Weight at Age 2
Ethical Standards Needed For Adolescent Research on Social Networking Sites
AAP Releases 2008 Immunization Schedules for Children, Adolescents
AAP Responds to House's Failure to Override President Bush's Veto Again
AAP Calls on U.S. Supreme Court to Uphold the D.C. Handgun Ban
See January Media Mailing
