October, 2007
Members of
the press may obtain interview contact information by calling AAP
Communications at 847/434-7877. Staff members also can provide physician
spokespersons and background information on any child health topic.
STUDIES
Consistent, Frequent TV Viewing Causes Behavior Problems
Peer-Led, School-Based Anti-Obesity Program A Success
Feeling Relaxed After Cigarette Strong Predictor of Addiction
Heart Attacks May Occur in Adolescents Without Heart Abnormalities
No Link Between Breastfeeding and Tooth Decay
Physician-Parent E-Mail Improves Communication and Patient Care
U.S. Emergency Services Not Prepared To Care For Children In
Disaster
Maternal Low Cholesterol May Cause Preterm, Lower-Weight Infants
Nurse Visits To New Mothers Provide Long-Term Child, Family
Benefits
School Health Centers Provide Optimal Care for Low-Income Youth
AAP Policy Statement Urges Pediatricians To Take Lead In Ensuring
Infant Screening, Diagnosis and Intervention for Hearing Loss
AAP SAFETY TIPS
Halloween Safety
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