Pediatrics
Q&A
In children with asthma, do inhaled steroids reduce linear growth (height)?
Sharek PJ, Bergman DA. Beclomethasone for asthma in children: effects on linear growth. The Cochrane library Oxford, England: Update Software;...
Q&A
Is amoxicillin more effective than placebo in treating acute otitis media in children younger than 2 years?
Damoiseaux RA, van Balen FA, Hoes AW, Verhiej TJ, de Melker RA. Primary care based randomised, double blind trial of amoxicillin versus placebo...
Q&A
Intubation Ineffective in Vigorous Meconium-Stained Infants
Wiswell TE, Gannon CM, Jacob J, et al. Delivery room management of the apparently vigorous meconium-stained neonate: results of the multicenter,...
Original Research
Should Children Be in the Room When the Mother Is Screened for Partner Violence?
Commentary
High Prevalence of Overweight Children in Michigan Primary Care Practices An UPRNet Study
Commentary
Information on Additional Echinacea Trials
Q&A
Corticosteroids for the Treatment of Croup
Ausejo M, Saenz A, Ba’Pham, et al. The effectiveness of glucocorticoids in treating croup: meta-analysis. BMJ 1999; 319:595-600.