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| 1990s will be known as the decade of resistance | June 1997: Organisms continue to develop resistance to many antimicrobials, and physicians will be key to stopping this trend. |
| $24 billion set aside to insure poor children | November 1997: An estimated 1:7 American children do not have medical insurance. |
| 85 million prescriptions for antibiotics written | October 1997: The five most common reasons for the prescriptions were uncomplicated URIs, colds, bronchitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis and otitis media. |
| ACIP expands VFC coverage for hepatitis B immunization | December 1997: Annual estimated public sector vaccine cost could range from $20 million to 50 million. |
| ACIP revises harmonized immunization schedule for 1998 | December 1997: The recommendations for MMR and hepatitis B have been expanded to include catch-up vaccination. |
| ACIP to include recommendation for use of Comvax in hepatitis B statement | April 1997: The ACIP draft document refers specifically to the use of Comvax, but a more general statement can be developed for other combination vaccines. |
| ACIP updates childhood vaccine recommendations | January 1997: New information sheds light on specific vaccines and adverse events. |
| Adolescent acne treatment varies depending on pathogenesis | March 1997 |
| Adolescent health program to require Hep B | September 1997: Private practitioners can help increase hepatitis B immunizations among teens. |
| AIDS epidemic is getting younger | June 1997: Current HIV prevention efforts are failing to get the message across to America's Generation X. |
| Air quality program for schools is an old idea whose time has come | September 1997: About 1:5 Americans occupy a school building each day; they are at risk for several infections and chronic conditions. |
| Antiviral therapy key to improved treatment of chronic viral hepatitis | April 1997: Treating chronic viral hepatitis as a long-term disease requires aggressive attempts at early detection. |
| Be on lookout for aquatic dermatoses | May 1997: Aquatic-related infectious dermatoses can be potentially life-threatening to some patients. |
| Boston Children’s Hospital forced to shut down 16-bed neonatal ICU | October 1997: Strain of P. aeruginosa kills four infants in hospital ward; leaves hospital officials guessing. |
| Cases of dengue fever nearly doubled last year in United States | January 1997: U.S. residents returning from travel in the tropics bring the disease home with them. And the mosquito that transmits the disease is finding the U.S. quite hospitable. |
| CDC establishes guidelines to control staph infection | September 1997: In many U.S. hospitals, strains of staphylococci are resistant to all antimicrobials except vancomycin. |
| CDC reports 30% increase in herpes | November 1997: One in five Americans infected; the disease is spreading fastest among teenagers. |
| Change your thinking to prevent ulcer recurrence | April 1997: Ulcer treatment has undergone a fundamental change since Helicobacter pylori was found to be the cause of much peptic ulcer disease. |
| Children exposed to hepatitis A through government food programs | May 1997: Nearly 200 suspected cases occurred among Michigan children participating in school lunch programs; another 9,000 Los Angeles residents also exposed. |
| Committee recommends remaining components of influenza vaccine | April 1997: Ninety-three percent of the influenza isolates for this season have been influenza type A(H3N2). |
| Conjunctivitis: to treat or not to treat? | August 1997: A wide variety of presentations and treatment options are available. |
| Controlling allergens in the environment effective for controlling allergic disease | August 1997: Decreasing exposures to mites and cats are important steps to take to control the indoor environment. |
| Coping with a new burden: HIV-positive children in the classroom | September 1997: Coping with attendance and the disclosure of a child’s health to school officials can be a burden to the family. |
| Debate continues over whether HIV-positive moms should breast-feed | November 1997: Many factors determine what is best for mother and infant in developing countries. |
| Despite concerns of joint toxicity, quinolones may be safe in children | February 1997: Quinolones are not currently indicated for pediatric use because of the possible adverse effects. These effects have occurred in animals, however, not children. |
| Diagnosis of exclusion needed for evaluating Kawasaki syndrome | August 1997: Scarlet fever, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Epstein-Barr virus are among conditions mistaken for Kawasaki syndrome. |
| Diarrhea organisms are becoming media stars | January 1997: It seems like every time you pick up your newspaper you are reading about another foodborne outbreak. |
| Don't wait — vaccinate: April 20-26 | April 1997: Achieving and sustaining high vaccine coverage rates will require many interventions. |
| Early intervention is key to suppressing replication of HIV during neonatal period | March 1997: Somewhere toward the end of the first week of life may be when intrapartum infected patients become virus positive. |
| Early on, importance of vaccines was apparent | June 1997: Walter A. Orenstein, MD, the head of the National Immunization Program, is taking time to edit a book on vaccines. He took a moment to talk with Infectious Diseases in Children. |
| Early trial results look promising for CMV vaccine | August 1997: CMV can cause severe infections in those with compromised immune systems. |
| Evaluating blisters and pustules in newborns | July 1997: There are three steps: first, think infection, then transient causes and finally, rare causes. |
| Evaluation is key to treating pneumonias in immunocompromised children | February 1997: Pneumonias in immunocompromised children demand immediate evaluation and therapy to reduce the increased risk of respiratory failure. |
| Evolving concepts in treating urinary tract infections | February 1997: The perception of the causes of kidney damage in patients with urinary tract infections continues to evolve and influence treatment. |
| Exercise-induced asthma entails variety of management techniques | August 1997: Salmeterol is an effective, long-acting b-agonist; pre-exercise warm-up may also help. |
| FDA advisory committee reviews new indication for DTaP-Hib vaccine | July 1997: Committee agrees the new combination vaccine is safe and immunogenic for primary immunization series. |
| FDA approves otitis media detector | July 1997: EarCheck Pro uses principles of acoustic reflectometry to detect middle ear fluid, say creators and researchers. |
| FDA approves topical fluoroquinolone for use in children | January 1997: Floxin Otic is approved for use in children with otitis externa and acute otitis media with tympanostomy tubes. |
| FDA will require warning labels on all unpasteurized juice products | October 1997: New control programs feature better labeling as well as consumer education programs about foodborne illnesses that can occur from contaminated juices. |
| First GAS cluster reported in day care children infected by varicella | November 1997: The children were not vaccinated with varicella vaccine; a move to contain the outbreak included vaccination. |
| GAS infections and varicella have a long-standing relationship | August 1997: Increasing reports of group A strep complicating varicella over the last decade. |
| Georges Peter steps down as editor of the pediatric bible: the Red Book | October 1997: Peter joined the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Infectious Diseases in 1979. |
| Go 'under cover' to get to the bottom of painful diaper rash | July 1997: The physician must carefully consider the variety of causes of diaper rash before making a diagnosis. |
| Guidelines for serogroup C meningococcal disease | April 1997: 10 steps to follow for management and control of suspected outbreaks. |
| Gum disease possibly linked to preterm delivery of low birth weight babies | January 1997: Because periodontal disease is a silent infection, most people are unaware of the condition. |
| Have you thought about the weather's effect on your health? | February 1997: Changes in climate may mean differences in the rates of allergy, asthma and infectious diseases. |
| HCV-positive mother infects son during treatment for hemophilia | October 1997: Surveys indicate that up to 90% of long-term injecting-drug users test positive for anti-HCV. |
| Highly contagious strain of TB found in U.S. | November 1997: After less than two hours of exposure, some patients had a positive tuberculosis skin test. |
| HIV counseling and testing should become available for all adolescents | April 1997: Services are especially important for high-risk adolescent subgroups including gay, lesbian and bisexual youths. |
| How to communicate with parents about vaccination for their children | June 1997: Pediatricians must learn to explain more effectively the risks and benefits of vaccination. |
| How to reduce transmission of infectious diseases in a child care center | October 1997: You can make a difference by helping parents choose a healthy center. |
| Ibuprofen may mask onset of NF following varicella | November 1997: A study found an association with ibuprofen's use and necrotizing fasciitis, but could not prove causality. |
| IDSA coalition formed to improve minority education of vaccines | November 1997: Immunizations among minority populations are at record levels, but more education is needed, survey says. |
| IDSA develops treatment options for Lyme disease | December 1997: IDSA committee develops practice guidelines for the management and treatment of Lyme disease. |
| Immunology marks the difference between food allergy and intolerance | March 1997: Using distinctly different terms such as food allergy, intolerance and sensitivity interchangeably may lead to the overdiagnosis of food allergy. |
| Incidence of foodborne illnesses increases with arrival of warm weather | May 1997: Be aware of the different illnesses and the treatments for them. |
| Influenza pandemic planning process needs further work | December 1997: With improved surveillance, a three- to six-month "warning period" may occur before the influenza pandemic. |
| Initial improvements seen after tympanotomy tube insertion | August 1997: Children with OME make gains in language and behavior, but no long-term developmental differences from those of healthy control children. |
| Mandated HIV testing for infants: What is the test really telling us? | May 1997: Hospitals in New York have unblinded HIV tests on newborns, but authorities say this is not really providing any useful information. |
| Many changes in HIV therapy benefit children | February 1997: The risk of maternal-infant transmission can be greatly reduced, but implementation may be a problem. |
| Maternal viral load, CD4 counts are factors in perinatal HIV transmission | March 1997: Sullivan and his colleagues came to the conclusion that HIV was being transmitted to infants during two periods — in utero and during intrapartum. |
| Measles outbreaks still occur among school-age children and travelers | May 1997: Outbreaks in schools accounted for 55% of all cases; in four of these outbreaks, children were undervaccinated. |
| Multidrug-resistant Salmonella emerging in U.S. | June 1997: CDC says development of resistance in a strain of Salmonella could have serious public health implications. |
| Mupirocin helpful in treating impetigo and recurring staphylococcal infections | July 1997: Erythromycin-resistant staph rates misleading (in vitro vs. in vivo). |
| Multiple risk factors affect children with asthma in the inner city | May 1997: Environmental risk factors and allergens play key roles for inner-city children with asthma. |
| Mumps vaccine associated with lowered incidence of a type of heart disease | February 1997: Researchers now investigating other vaccines for potential disease-preventing qualities. |
| Newborn dermatoses are common; most do not require treatment | March 1997: Pediatricians must be aware of harmless skin conditions to make a distinction from serious illnesses. |
| New guidelines recommended for group A streptococcal pharyngitis | December 1997: A throat culture should be done to back up a negative rapid test; penicillin is still first-line treatment. |
| New HIV drug cleared for adults, children | May 1997: When used with AZT and 3TC, the protease inhibitor produced a 98% mean reduction in viral load. |
| New labeling required on drugs used to treat children | October 1997: New drug studies would have to include children if the drug represents a therapeutic benefit over existing treatments or if it will be widely used in children. |
| Number of HIV malignancies in children growing | June 1997: Cancer therapy can only be beneficial if the clinical manifestations of HIV can be controlled and disease progression can be avoided. |
| Observation may be as effective as antibiotic therapy for treating OM | February 1997: Researchers recommended withholding antibiotic treatment for four days. |
| Obstetricians and pediatricians must communicate for optimal patient care | March 1997: Important information about the mother, such as syphilis or herpes serologies, that reflect baby's health are not always given to pediatricians. |
| Offer ZDV to all HIV-infected pregnant women regardless of their CD4 counts | February 1997: HIV can be transmitted at any time during a pregnancy; there is no safe maternal CD4 level. |
| OPV/IPV surveillance shows acceptance of schedule change | July 1997: Acceptance of the new recommended schedule varies between the states. |
| Panel labels pertussis as a 'renewed threat' to children's health | June 1997: Parents need to get the message: Vaccines are the best way to protect their children from disease. |
| Panel reaffirms need for ZDV therapy to reduce perinatal HIV transmission | March 1997: Although zidovudine has been shown to reduce perinatal transmission of HIV, a recent study found cancers in the offspring of pregnant mice. |
| Panel releases new guidelines for diagnosing and treating asthma | April 1997: Emphasis placed on patient education, anti-inflammatories and a step-wise approach to medical treatment of those with asthma. |
| Pediatric asthma more prevalent in urban areas | August 1997: Race and socioeconomic factors, family income and place of residence all play key roles in perpetuating the spread of asthma. |
| Pediatricians continue to face many pressures to prescribe antibiotics | September 1997: Antibiotic resistance in the treatment of ear infections in a managed care vs. private care setting. |
| Perception that pediatric HIV/AIDS is not an American problem is a false one | January 1997: Although ZDV can prevent perinatal infection with HIV, physicians should not become complacent. There are still kids with HIV. |
| President Clinton signs legislation for vaccine tax | September 1997: Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 sets vaccine flat tax |
| Pseudo-infection outbreaks in Florida and NYC | June 1997: Cyclosporiasis and cryptosporidiosis "outbreaks" in two states just false alarms, say health officials. |
| Rapid strep test may not need culture confirmation | June 1997: An office-based, multicenter investigation reveals sensitivity of the OIA test. |
| Rare flu strain discovered in Chinese youth | November 1997: Investigators find no indication that the rare strain, type A (H5N1), has spread. |
| Recommendations for immunization schedule are constantly changing | March 1997: A universal immunization schedule should help end confusion. |
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July 1997: In one study, other methods of recording fever were more accurate than rectal thermometers, the basis of monitoring pediatric fever since the mid-fifties. |
| Remembering who, what, when, where will help diagnose cat scratch disease | August 1997: Most of the 24,000 cases of cat scratch disease occur in children. CSD occurs between July and February depending on the climate. |
| Researchers look for better ways to assess pediatric lung function | July 1997: New non-invasive techniques introduced in tidal breathing and forced flow. |
| Respiratory and diarrheal illnesses most common in day care setting | July 1997: Children in out-of-home child care facilities are three times more likely to develop diarrheal illness than children cared for at home. |
| Resurgence of b-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis: is it becoming a problem? | October 1997: Culture the throat and obtain a good specimen before treating infections with antibiotics. |
| Rise in pediatric asthma linked to range of causes | January 1997: Decreased indoor ventilation and broad-spectrum antibiotics may be two factors. |
| Role reversal: using mosquitoes to fight malaria | August 1997: Genetically altered pests could someday be used to transmit a malaria vaccine to their human victims. |
| Routine skin tests cannot control pediatric TB | February 1997: TB skin tests produce too many false-positive results; contact investigations are the key. |
| Rubber ducky implicated in outbreak of P. aeruginosa in pediatric ward | November 1997: These findings demonstrate the potential hazards of water-retaining bath toys in hospital wards treating immunocompromised patients. |
| Salmonella outbreak following church dinner reported in Maryland | December 1997: Outbreak resulted in 746 reported illnesses and one confirmed death. |
| Seasonal link between viral respiratory infection and allergic airway disease | April 1997: School attendance an important factor in hospital admissions for asthma among children. |
| Secondary infections occur to 'already sick' sinuses | January 1997: Sinusitis usually follows a cold or flu-like illness. By that time, the material in the sinus is thick and tenacious. |
| Senate hears pleas from experts for more vaccine research flexibility | September 1997: Government and industry must become partners to continue achieving success with vaccine research and development. |
| Stinging and biting insects may present a threat to children | May 1997: When children invade certain insects' space, they fight back in potentially harmful ways. |
| Study claims some TB strains that comprise BCG vaccine may have lost their vigor | October 1997: The tuberculosis vaccine known as BCG has been given to more people worldwide than any other vaccine, yet its effectiveness remains controversial. |
| Study suggests epidurals lead to more invasive tests for newborns | May 1997: Babies and their mothers who received epidurals during labor have higher temperatures, leading to sepsis testing for infants. |
| Suspected cases of neonatal herpes require prompt treatment | July 1997: Antiviral treatment curtails virus and enhances normalcy at 1 year. |
| Time needed to determine case of scaling, redness | July 1997: Generalized redness and scaling is often nonspecific; primary lesions will offer clues for diagnosis. |
| Timing of dexamethasone critical in the treatment of meningitis | December 1997: To prevent hearing loss, dexamethasone should be given before or with the antibiotic. |
| Tinea capitis increasing in epidemic proportions among inner-city children | February 1997: Steroids should be used cautiously when treating fungal infections. |
| Toxic fungus suspected in death of three children in Cleveland | March 1997: Three infants died and 18 others became ill after breathing toxins from Stachybotrys atra. |
| Treatment of community-acquired pneumonias must overcome obstacles | January 1997: Reconsidered protocols for testing and early intervention may help improve the treatment of community-acquired pneumonias in children. |
| Unsafe food has officials calling for new methods of processing and storage | June 1997: Health officials say food irradiation is one way of ensuring safe meals. |
| Up-to-date immunizations essential for children traveling abroad | December 1997: Children's routine immunizations should be current and special immunizations should be considered. |
| Vaccination and management are the future of hepatitis prevention and control | January 1997: Hepatitis symptoms can be vague and indiscernible, so testing is critical in making an accurate diagnosis. |
| Vaccination levels for minorities at all-time high | November 1997: Disparity in vaccination coverage has more to do with poverty than it does race or ethnicity. |
| A vaccine against HIV/AIDS could be mixed blessing | May 1997: Increased risky sexual behavior could be a negative consequence of a highly efficacious HIV vaccine. |
| Vaccine cuisine could be the wave of the future | January 1997: Future vaccinations against some diseases may be as simple as eating a piece of fruit. |
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Vaccines for pediatric pneumococcal diseases and RSV are on the way |
December 1997: New vaccines to protect infants against serious disease are in various stages of development. |
| Vancomycin-resistant staph was reported in Michigan and New Jersey | October 1997: Last line of antibiotic defense breached by bacterium. |
| Varicella incidence decreasing in United States | July 1997: Cyclic pattern of varicella could be cause of the decline in cases during 1996. |
| Victims of success, feds face immunization challenge | September 1997: Obstacles to vaccine development and delivery must be overcome with the help of the government. |
Editorials |
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| Infections in 1997: Good news, bad news | December 1997: by Marie Rosenthal Editor in Chief |
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| Meetings and courses | Listings of seminars and conferences from throughout the U.S. and around the world. |
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