As a pediatric cardiologist, I had grown increasingly concerned over the years about the many seemingly healthy newborns who left the hospital, only to return a few hours or days later in shock as a result of undetected heart problems.
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Immunization Q & A Session: Ask an Expert - Bozeman - July 31, 2012 - 0 views
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Angie Ostrowski, MD, Bozeman Deaconess Family Medicine and Pediatrics invite parents to an overview about childhood vaccines. This will be followed by a question-and-answer session. Dr. Ostrowski wants parents in the community to be informed and have up to date information on vaccines. This forum immediately follows Books and Babies at Bozeman Public Library. When:
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
11:00am - 12:00pm Mountain Where:
Bozeman Public Library - Small Conference Room
Bozeman, MT More Information:
Call 406-522-1644
A Mother's Fight for Newborn Hearts - NYTimes.com - 0 views
Pediatrician Training May Speed Autism Diagnosis - Disability Scoop - 0 views
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A training program designed to teach pediatricians to better identify kids with autism may be an effective way to decrease wait times and flag children with the developmental disorder at younger ages, researchers say. Currently many children suspected of having autism wait months to see diagnosticians for an evaluation, but researchers say that training community pediatricians to conduct assessments may allow kids to enter treatment programs more quickly. In a three-year study, researchers at Vanderbilt University trained 27 pediatric providers — including doctors and nurse practitioners — across the state of Tennessee to conduct brief evaluations in their practices of children who screened positive for autism. After participating in the two-day trainings, researchers found that the health care providers reached the same diagnostic conclusions as specialists 90 percent of the time. What’s more, providers reported making more autism diagnoses within their practices and said they were more comfortable discussing the developmental disorder. “The findings provide initial evidence suggesting early accurate diagnosis of autism may be possible and appropriate within many community pediatric practices,” said Amy Swanson of Vanderbilt who was the lead author of the study published online this month in the journal Autism. “Given the potentially harmful consequences of lengthy waits for comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, the potential impact of such training programs for advanced autism diagnosis within community practice settings could be quite powerful.”
A Triple Aim Approach to Transition from Pediatric to Adult Health Care for Y... - 0 views
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More than 90% of children with chronic illness now survive into adulthood, which presents a range of challenges for individuals and for the system of care. This Issue Brief describes key unmet needs regarding a) developing chronic disease self-management skills; b) enhancing the capacity of the adult health care system to care for young adults with special health care needs; and c) reducing lapses in care during the transition period. The authors, fellows at the Stanford University Clinical Excellence Research Center, offer recommendations for improving the transition.
Baby Milestones: Motor Development - YouTube - 0 views
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Published on Apr 18, 2014 https://www.einstein.yu.edu/cerc - Pediatrician Lisa Shulman shows the motor milestones expected in typically developing babies, from head control to walking and what pediatricians look for during a well-baby visit. She also explains the specific types of motor control a baby must master before the next milestone can be achieved. Dr. Shulman is associate professor of clinical pediatrics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and an attending physician in pediatrics at The Children's Hospital at Montefiore. She is also director of the RELATE program for the diagnosis and treatment of autism and related disorders at Einstein's Children's Evaluation and Rehabilitation (CERC).
Save The Date - The Rural Institute Transition and Employment Projects 2014 Webinar Series - 0 views
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The Rural Institute Transition and Employment Projects is pleased to announce four webinars scheduled for 2014. Interested individuals may participate from their own offices or homes, and there is no registration cost for any of the sessions.
Please note - all webinars are from 1:00-2:30 Mountain Time.
January 14, 2014
Systematic Instruction and Job Coaching - Part One
February 18, 2014
Systematic Instruction and Job Coaching - Part Two
March 18, 2014
Planning Your Transition from Pediatric to Adult Health Care
May 13, 2014
Self-Management Strategies for People to Live and Work Independently
Session fliers and registration information will be sent to Montana Transition Listserv members. To join the Montana Transition Listserv, go to the Transition and Employment Projects Home Page and enter your email address in the box provided.
American Academy of Pediatrics - interviews on immunizations - 0 views
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Immunizations play a vital role in the health of the nation's children. To answer parents' questions about their children's vaccines, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers a collection of interviews with pediatricians, researchers, advocates and other parents.
Autism Speaks: Guide on Clinical Assessment of Infants - 0 views
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Now Available For Families – Baby Siblings Research Consortium Publishes Guide on Clinical Assessment of Infants
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In May, the journal Pediatrics published an article authored by members of Autism Speaks' High Risk Baby Siblings Research Consortium (BSRC) to expand on the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommendations on evaluation by primary care providers of 18 and 24 months olds with suspected autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and is part of an ongoing effort of the BSRC to share research findings with the clinical community. By focusing their research on detecting the earliest signs of autism in high risk infants (younger siblings of children with autism), BSRC investigators have gained important insights about assessment and treatment issues that place them in a unique position to provide guidance on how to follow through with current AAP guidelines.
Raising I.Q. in Toddlers With Autism - Well Blog - NYTimes.com - 1 views
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A new intensive program for very young children with autism has produced impressive results, leading to substantial gains in I.Q. and in listening skills after two years of therapy.
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The program, called the Early Start Denver Model, or E.S.D.M., was part of a two-year study of 48 children as young as 18 months old. Half the children received the intensive therapy, while the rest received a community-based autism intervention, according to a report in the journal Pediatrics.
Novel 'medical home' program for pediatric patients, families cuts ER visits in half / ... - 0 views
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For parents of children with multiple medical problems, keeping up with countless doctor's appointments, ongoing tests and a variety of medications can be overwhelming, especially for those in challenging socioeconomic situations.
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As a result, families often wind up using the emergency room, the country's most expensive form of care delivery, to get help for their kids.
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But a growing concept in health care reform called the "medical home" offers parents a way to simplify, organize and coordinate the complexities of their medically fragile child's health care needs. The medical home is not a location but an approach to care coordination designed to provide a constant trusted source of care, typically by a general pediatrician.
Autism treatments often lack solid evidence of effectiveness - latimes.com - 0 views
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Autism treatments range from medications to behavioral therapies to alternative medical practices. But too few treatments are backed by solid evidence, according to a series of studies released Monday in the journal Pediatrics.
Autism Case Training - Webinar - April 26, 2011 - 0 views
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Click here to register for this event What: Please join HRSA’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau for an informative webinar showcasing: “Autism Case Training (ACT) – A Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Curriculum.” This curriculum is designed to educate future pediatricians on fundamental components of identifying, diagnosing, and managing autism spectrum disorders. It was developed in a partnership between HRSA’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship Training Program and CDC’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early” team. When: 9am-11pm Mountain Registration: Available at http://mchcom.com/
Support Lacking For Drugs As Autism Treatment - Disability Scoop - 0 views
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While medication is often used to treat children with autism, “strikingly little evidence” exists to support the approach, researchers said Monday. That’s the conclusion of an analysis published online in the journal Pediatrics looking at 10-years worth of studies on the effectiveness of antipsychotics and other drugs in treating children with autism.
You'll never guess the most common chronic disease of childhood - The Washington Post - 0 views
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Quick, name the most common chronic disease of childhood in the United States. I bet you didn't say dental caries, or as any kid who has heard the ominous whirring sound of a dentist's drill would call them, "cavities." Fifty-nine percent of kids between 12 and 19 have at least one cavity, and poor and minority children are disproportionately affected, according to this study by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Little evidence supports medical treatment options for adolescents with autism | VUMC R... - 0 views
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“We need more research to be able to understand how to treat core symptoms of autism in this population, as well as common associated symptoms such as anxiety, compulsive behaviors and agitation,” said Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele, M.D., assistant professor of Psychiatry, Pediatrics and Pharmacology and Vanderbilt Kennedy Center investigator. “Individuals, families and clinicians currently have to make decisions together, often in a state of desperation, without clear guidance on what might make things better and what might make things worse, and too often, people with autism spectrum disorders end up on one or more medications without a clear sense of whether the medicine is helping.”
Missoula school nurses tend students with increasingly complex needs - 0 views
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The national standard recommends a ratio of one registered, professional school nurse to every 750 students, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the National Association of School Nurses, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Nurses Association.Current 2012 data indicate that Montana has a ratio of 1 registered school nurse to 1,985 students, according to Montana Association of School Nurses’ April 2012 comprehensive study of school nursing services.
CDC - Seasonal Influenza (Flu) - Flu and Children with Neurologic Conditions - 0 views
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Children of any age with neurologic conditions are more likely to become very sick if they get the flu. Complications may vary and can include pneumonia and even death.Neurologic conditions can include:Disorders of the brain and spinal cordCerebral palsyEpilepsy (seizure disorders)StrokeIntellectual disabilityModerate to severe developmental delayMuscular dystrophySpinal cord injurySome children with neurologic conditions may have trouble with muscle function, lung function or difficulty coughing, swallowing, or clearing fluids from their airways. These problems can make flu symptoms worse.
Every school needs a doctor, pediatricians say | Reuters - 0 views
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(Reuters Health) - Despite no federal or uniform state requirements to do so, all school districts should have a doctor to oversee school health services, according to a policy statement from a group of American pediatricians. "Our hope is that a policy statement like this will start to get people talking," said Dr. Cynthia Devore, a co-author of the statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
Study Questions Early Intervention Eligibility Criteria - Disability Scoop - 0 views
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Whether or not a child with developmental delays qualifies for early intervention varies dramatically from one state to the next, but often researchers say far more kids are eligible than can be served. The finding comes from a new study analyzing early intervention services across the nation. Researchers from the University of Colorado School of Medicine examined each state’s eligibility requirements for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA, Part C program, which serves infants and toddlers with disabilities. Then they used data from a long-term government study tracking nearly 11,000 children to identify how many kids were likely to qualify or receive services in each state.
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This broadcast will incorporate the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Learn the Signs. Act Early. (LTSAE) messages as well as NYS specific resources to increase awareness about LTSAE and importance of understanding developmental milestones and making appropriate and timely referrals when there is a concern. The broadcast will also highlight resources in New York State. Parents and professionals tend to frame healthy development of children in terms of height, weight, and language acquisition. Despite the fact that the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended universal screening for development and for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) since 2006, the majority of children are not being screened by standardized screening tools. In addition to screening, when a concern is raised, parents and professionals are not aware of the importance of early intervention or the availability of resources. The broadcast will highlight information about ASD and general developmental screening, including many free resources available for parents to better understand their child's development through the age of five years old, as well as materials to help parents talk with their child's health care provider about any concerns. For professionals, the broadcast will highlight the importance of routine developmental screening and resources for them and parents with whom they work. Learning Objectives
After viewing this program viewers will be able to: List important developmental milestones in early childhood (before the age of three). Explain the importance of using standardized developmental screening tests at routine well-child visits at 9, 18, and 24 months of age.</l