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April 2018

 

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General Reports
       

      Books and Documents
 
  INTERNET BOOK
Revised WHO Classification and Treatment of Pneumonia in Children at Health Facilities: Evidence Summaries.
Geneva: World Health Organization; 2014
Book

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
 
A Phase II/III Trial of Lopinavir/Ritonavir Dosed According to the Who Pediatric Weight Band Dosing Guidelines.
Pinto JA, Capparelli EV, Warshaw M,
Pediatr Infect Dis
J
. 2017 Oct 28.
 
Abstract

Pediatric Treatment Scale-Up: The Unfinished Agenda of the Global Plan.
Penazzato M, Amzel A, Abrams EJ,  et al

J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2017 May 1;75 Suppl 1:S59-S65.
Abstract

Child and Adolescent Health From 1990 to 2015: Findings From the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors 2015 Study.
Global Burden of Disease Child and Adolescent Health Collaboration
JAMA Pediatr
.
2017 Apr
Abstract

The Utility of Head Computed Tomography in the Evaluation of Apparent Life-Threatening Event.
Stark W, Rominger A, Warkentine F, Caperell K.
Pediatr Emerg Care. 2016 Oct 6.
Abstract

A Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Study of Maraviroc as Acute Graft-versus-Host Disease Prophylaxis in Pediatric Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients with Nonmalignant Diagnoses.
Khandelwal P, Fukuda T, Mizuno K, et al
Biol Blood Marrow Transplant
. 2016 Aug 3
Abstract

A Prospective, International Cohort Study of Invasive Mold Infections in Children.
Wattier RL, Dvorak CC, Hoffman JA, et al
 
J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc
. 2015 Dec;4(4):313-22.
Abstract

Associations Between Coping and Diurnal Cortisol Among Children Affected by Parental HIV/AIDS.
Slatcher RB, Chi P, Li X,  et al
Health Psychol. 2015 Jan 12
Abstract

The "moral career" of perinatally HIV-infected children: revisiting Goffman's concept.
Cruz ML, Bastos FI, Darmont M,  
AIDS Care. 2014 Jul 23:1-4
Abstract

Level of Intrauterine Cocaine Exposure and Neuropsychological Test Scores in Preadolescence: Subtle Effects on Auditory Attention and Narrative Memory.
Beeghly M, Rose-Jacobs R, Martin BM, et al "
Neurotoxicol Teratol
. 2014 Jun 27.
Abstract

Nanomedicines in the future of pediatric therapy.
Sosnik A, Carcaboso AM.
Adv Drug Deliv Rev
. 2014 May 9.
Abstract

Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Modelling Approaches in Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology.
Barker CI, Germovsek E, Hoare RL,  et al 
Adv Drug Deliv Rev. 2014 Jan 16
Abstract

HIV-exposed uninfected children: a growing population with a vulnerable immune system?
Afran L, Garciaknight M, Nduati E,  et al

Clin Exp Immunol
. 2013 Dec 11
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Therapeutic DNA Vaccination of Vertically HIV-Infected Children: Report of the First Pediatric Randomised Trial (PEDVAC)
Palma P, Romiti ML, Montesano C, Santilli V,  et al   
PLoS One
. 2013 Nov 28;8(11):e79957.
Paper

Paediatric drug development: Are population models predictive of pharmacokinetics across paediatric populations?
Cella M, Zhao W, Jacqz-Aigrain E, et al

Br J Clin Pharmacol
. 2011 Apr 18
Abstract

Children of female sex workers and drug users: a review of vulnerability, resilience and family-centred models of care.
Beard J, Biemba G, Brooks MI,
et al
J Int AIDS Soc
. 2010 Jun 23;13 Suppl 2:S6
Abstract

Children affected by HIV/AIDS: SAFE, a model for promoting their security, health, and development.
Betancourt TS, Fawzi MK, Bruderlein C, et al

Psychol Health Med
. 2010 May;15(3):243-65.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Evidence for perinatal and child health care guidelines in crisis settings: can Cochrane help?
Turner TJ, Barnes H, Reid J, Garrubba M. 
BMC Public Health. 2010 Mar 29;10(1):170
Paper

 

Immunizations/Vaccinations
       


      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Should routine childhood immunizations be compulsory?
Isaacs D, Kilham H, Marshall H.
J Paediatr Child Health. 2004 Jul;40(7):392-396.
Abstract

Response to Immunization With Measles, Tetanus, and Haemophilusinfluenzae Type b Vaccines in Children Who Have Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Type 1 Infection and Are Treated With Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy. 

Melvin AJ, Mohan KM.
Pediatrics. 2003 Jun;111(6 Pt 1):E641-4.
Abstract

 

Internet Risks
       

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Exposure to Internet Pornography among Children and Adolescents: A National Survey.
Ybarra ML, Mitchell KJ. 

Cyberpsychol Behav.
2005 Oct;8(5):473-86.
Abstract

Economic Healthcare Challenges
       

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Economic evaluation of monitoring virologic responses to antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected children in resource-limited settings.
Schneider K, Puthanakit T, Kerr S, et al

AIDS
. 2011 Apr 18.
Abstract

Human Trafficking
       

       Videos
 
 

The Dark Side of Chocolate  This video explores the involvement of
human trafficking of children in the chocolate trade.

 


Cerebral Palsy and Other Common Birth Injuries
       

       Internet Resources
 
  http://www.cerebralpalsysymptoms.com

birthinjurycenter.com 

 


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