Website Editor: Robert Ruiz Webmasters: Guidesign	11-5-07 Update New approach to vaccine against Staphylococcus aureus Sound processing and dyslexia Outbreak of human leptospirosis in Thailand due to a single clone Co-epidemic of HIV and TB on the rise in Africa Heart with 50% normal cells can allow muscular dystrophy patients a normal life Obesity in greater than 25% of children with heart disease Successful intrauterine surgery for premature ruprure of membranes at 20 weeks of gestation Myocardin may be master regulator for stem cell differentiation into smooth or skeletal muscle Indomethacin as a tocolytic can have negative side effects in infants Retinoblastoma arises from mature nerve cells   9-10-07 Update Family benefits from child’s flu shot Acute myocardial infarction in adolescents Possible connection between hygiene and allergies Asthma surprisingly common among college athletes Mutated human neuroligin-3 in possible murine model for autism Defective transcription of rRNA implicated in Cockayne Syndrome Lack of Arf gene in Philadelphia chromosome-positive ALL may be involved in Gleevec resistance PAX5 protein promotes cell division in lymphoma Ibuprofen slows lung function decline in cystic fibrosis Link between food additives and hyperactive behavior in children   8-7-07 Update Worldwide analysis shows that HPV16 and HPV18 are most common types on all continents. Potential cancer vaccines under scrutiny at the FDA Urinary protein uNGAL may be useful predictor of acute renal injury Efforts to change pregnancy labeling of drugs Progesterone may help prevent some preterm births Rheumatic heart disease a major health issue in the developing world Study links obesity and birth defects Mild developmental delay after surgery for congenital heart disease Genome-wide association studies offer new insights and opportunities Molecular pathway that eliminates defective mRNA from blood cells described   7-30-07 Update Genetic profiling identifies multiple risk alleles for multiple sclerosis. Gene expression analysis of pediatric septic shock New quality measures intended to address variability in U.S. cancer care Dengue fever outbreak in Asia Curious possible association of an inner ear abnormality with subsequent SIDS Alliance between St. Jude, Rady Children's, and UCSD Medical Center Effective genetic test to screen HIV patients for abacavir hypersensitivity Repressor protein and RNAi as a "dimmer switch" for regulating gene expression Increased white matter value and functional impairment in autism Turning off Myc can induce senescence in tumor cells   7-23-07 Update Program to decrease HIV transmission has fatal consequences Eyedrops to test infants for Horner syndrome can cause adverse systemic effects Potential statistical problems in genome-wide comparisons Enhancing sensitivity of NMR spectroscopy for detecting inborn errors of metabolism Gene variant associated with increased risk of pediatric Crohn's disease New HIV cases in developing world increasing faster than treatment outreach Genes identified which can impact upon HIV viral levels "Helmet boxing" a potentially hazardous new teen activity Breeding disease-free mosquitoes Effects of p53 on aging Sperm banking helpful for young male cancer patients National Governors' Association supports expansion of SCHIP   7-11-07 Update Newly discovered gene variant increases risk of type 1 diabetes VEGF blocker improves topotecan delivery in neuroblastoma model topotecan delivery in neuroblastoma model Antibiotic prohylaxis for recurrent UTIs not helpful Marked reduction in neural tube defects after folic acid supplementation in Canada Influenza and schizophrenia New potential target for muscular dystrophy treatment Nanobubbles as a cancer drug delivery system Controversy over appropriate Lyme disease treatment Pediatric bioethics and the issue of "medical futility" SCHIP bill faces veto   Older Updates Pediatric drug testing Diagnostic delays in pediatric cancer Hepatitis A vaccination in children? How topotecan works against cancer Lower Hudson Valley MDA camp volunteering opportunity Preimplantation genetic testing reduces success of IVF Preterm birth and risk of disability in adulthood Genetically modified skin cells as a possible neuroblastoma therapy Dysferlin deficiency and cardiomyopathy Derek Fisher leaves Utah Jazz to care for daughter with retinoblastoma New Career Development Award in Pediatric Cancer Research Infant death rate rises in southern U.S. Hopkins to screen children in PICU for MRSA and VRE Pathology digital imaging at SickKids Genome-wide analysis of mutations in ALL New transfusion strategy for critically ill children Legislation to support development of pediatric medical devices Results of craniectomy in pediatric traumatic brain injury Probiotics for antibiotic-associated diarrhea Obesity and otitis media Pediatric sarcoma patients at increased risk of thromboembolism Genes linked to type 2 diabetes Cleft palate repair by treating mother in a model system Atopic disease and vaccination status Progeria treatment trial WTX: Wilms tumor associated mutation on X chromosome Major changes in recommended immunization schedules Infant colic and Lactobacillus Decreasing folate levels in U.S. women New recommendations for Down syndrome screening Child magazine Children's Hospital rankings* The FDA Turns 100. 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Cincinnati Children's Joins Cancer Consortium New Study Shows that P120-Catenin May Play Key Role in Metastasis Image-based Surgical Planning for Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Phase I Clinical Trial of Human Stem Cell Transplant for Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis Vitamin D Deficiency and Pediatric IBD Agricultural Insecticide May be Linked to Developmental Abnormalities Howard Hughes Medical Institute seeks new investigators in patient-oriented research Pediatric leukemia, brain tumor survivors at increased risk for future strokes PLCE-1 mutations and early onset nephrotic syndrome Baylor teams with UNICEF to fight pediatric AIDS Impact of energy costs on children's health Return of whooping cough Iron deficiency and cognitive impairment Milk allergy may be missed Amniocentesis and pregnancy loss SIDS and brainstem serotonin Neurologic complications of pediatric HIV-1 infection Caveolin-3 mutation and arrhythmia in long QT syndrome IL23 receptor and Crohn's disease 10 million Americans per day use Internet for health information New intervention program helps parents COPE with premature infants Celiac disease may be more common than previously thought Problems in access to antiretroviral treatment: Flu shot safety in children: Genotype of the original Wiskott phenotype: Nanomedicine Development Center: Expansion plans at Texas Children's: Advances in understanding of pediatric dilated cardiomyopathy: Possible delay in pediatric flu vaccines: Vaccine development to prevent breast milk transmission of HIV: Check out this great profile of one of our illustrious members: Fruit flies and rhabdomyosarcoma genes: Prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in children: *Note: the conclusions of the Child magazine survey are not endorsed or approved by www.spponline.org, and this link is provided for interest only.	all words any words exact phrase Chief/Director Pathologist Fellowship