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The 2003 edition of the Red Book--a.k.a. the 2003 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases-26th Edition--is hot off the presses and available at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) book store.

Last month, while August heat seared the capital, Washington policy makers fled to the hinterlands.

Working mothers have been getting a bad rap for years in some quarters, accused of warping children's development by keeping the kid in day care while Mom pursues her career.

Q We find that we can usually tell when a child's parents are going through a divorce. The young child develops a variety of behaviors: He acts out, pesters his younger siblings more, or becomes clingy and regressive.

I've been on service this month caring for hospitalized patients and, once again, I'm reminded that managing illness in children isn't as straightforward as it used to be.

Increased use of intrapartum antimicrobial prophylaxis has greatly reduced the rate of invasive GBS disease. Universal implementation of updated guidelines for disease prevention will accelerate this important trend.

The physical examination for a patient seeking clearance to participate in a sport should focus on areas likely to yield significant findings--notably, the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems.

Office pediatricians need to be prepared to evaluate a patient?s suitability to participate in the sport of his or her choosing. Most significant findings can be uncovered by taking a thorough medical history.

Counseling about car safety shouldn't hit the brakes when a child graduates from an infant seat or booster seat. Here is what parents need to know to help children ride safely.

Pediatric Puzzler: Hearing loss (Acute myeloid leukemia)

Dogs and cats often come with an unwanted accessory: parasites. Fortunately, transmission of serious infection from animals to humans is rare, and preventive measures minimize even that minor risk.

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The Republican-controlled Congress came back from the 4th of July recess primed to create a record on which to run in the upcoming elections.

Q A 2-year-old girl in my practice has an excessive fear of swings.

I've been on service this month caring for hospitalized patients and, once again, I'm reminded that managing illness in children isn't as straightforward as it used to be.

The prognosis for teenagers with ADHD is better than ever, thanks to more effective therapies and greater understanding of how the disorder manifests itself in adolescence.

Books, videos, and Web sites of interest to pediatricians

Pediatric Puzzler: Swollen eyes (Orbital pseudotumor)

Don't immediately ask yourself "What's the diagnosis?" when parents bring a child with behavioral problems to you. Instead, answer key questions about the extent of the problems and the settings in which they occur.

Proper measurement of blood pressure is essential both to detect children with hypertension and to avoid over-diagnosis. Once the condition is identified, the pediatrician must decide whether the patient requires lifestyle changes alone or antihypertensive drug treatment as well.

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