ram Insulated Ceramic Cup Tutorial By blogs.solidworks.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:00:48 +0000 This SOLIDWORKS Tutorial for a Insulated ceramic coffee cup focuses on the combine tool, and uses an assembly to create the layout of the final design before saving back into a part, and turned in to a functional coffee cup. Decals for the tutorial are available to download in the description. Author information Jade Crompton I am a 3D Designer and Solidworks Blog Contributor from the UK. I am a self taught Solidworks user, and have been using it to inform and create my designs since 2012. I specialise in the design of Ceramics, Home Accessories and Wooden Toy Design. The post Insulated Ceramic Cup Tutorial appeared first on SOLIDWORKS Tech Blog. Full Article Uncategorized
ram Ceramic Cup Plaster Mold Tutorial By blogs.solidworks.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 15:00:17 +0000 This SOLIDWORKS Tutorial for a Ceramic Cup Plaster Mold walks you through start to finish of the process of creating a model for a plaster mold and a 3 part cup mold. The tutorial focuses on copying bodies and combing them with each other to finish the tutorial with a 3 piece mold. The final ceramic cup is available to download in the description. Author information Jade Crompton I am a 3D Designer and Solidworks Blog Contributor from the UK. I am a self taught Solidworks user, and have been using it to inform and create my designs since 2012. I specialise in the design of Ceramics, Home Accessories and Wooden Toy Design. The post Ceramic Cup Plaster Mold Tutorial appeared first on SOLIDWORKS Tech Blog. Full Article SOLIDWORKS 2020 SOLIDWORKS Visualize Tips & Tricks ceramic cups tutorial visualize
ram OTC IRS BRL and MXN Liquidity Parameter Changes - Effective April 29, 2020 By www.cmegroup.com Published On :: 2020-04-28T20:54:21Z CME will be updating liquidity parameters for Interest Rate Swap contracts denominated in BRL and MXN. These changes only impact portfolios with larger BRL or MXN exposures. For MXN, the impact to liquidity add-on is approx. 5-10% for portfolios with aggregated DV01 above 100M+ DV01 in local currency. For BRL, the impact to liquidity add-on is 30%+ for portfolios with aggregated DV01 above 10M+ in local currency. Based on current exposures, CME Clearing expects that there will be no impact to existing portfolios at this time. These changes will be available for testing in our New Release environment April 29, 2020, with a production date of May 4, 2020. Click here for the full text of the advisory 20-181 Full Article
ram Zimbabwe's Operation Murambatsvina: The Tipping Point? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Aug 2005 22:00:00 GMT Full Article
ram Archbishops acknowledge pain of Catholics who cannot receive sacraments amid lockdown By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 05:00:00 -0600 London, England, May 1, 2020 / 05:00 am (CNA).- The metropolitan archbishops of England and Wales acknowledged the pain of Catholics who cannot receive the sacraments because of the coronavirus lockdown in a message issued Friday. In the message, entitled “A People who Hope in Christ”, published May 1, the archbishops said that while livestreamed Masses nourished faith, they were no substitute for public liturgies. “None of us would want to be in the situation in which we find ourselves,” they wrote. “While the livestreaming of the Mass and other devotions is playing an important part in maintaining the life of faith, there is no substitute for Catholics being able to physically attend and participate in the celebration of the Mass and the other sacraments.” Writing on behalf of the Catholic bishops of England and Wales, the five archbishops continued: “Our faith is expressed powerfully and beautifully though ‘seeing, touching, and tasting.’ We know that every bishop and every priest recognizes the pain of Catholics who, at present, cannot pray in church or receive the sacraments. This weighs heavily on our hearts.” “We are deeply moved by the Eucharistic yearning expressed by so many members of the faithful. We thank you sincerely for your love for the Lord Jesus, present in the sacraments and supremely so in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.” “The bishops and priests of every diocese are remembering you and your loved ones at Mass each day in our churches as we pray ‘in hope of health and well-being.’ We thank our priests for this faithfulness to their calling.” Nevertheless, the archbishops said, the Catholic community had to play its part in preserving life and seeking the common good amid the pandemic. Restrictions on public liturgies would therefore have to remain in place until they are lifted by the government. The U.K. is among the countries worst affected by the pandemic. With a population of 67 million, the U.K has had more than 172,000 documented coronavirus cases and 26,700 deaths as of May 1, according to Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center. The archbishops emphasized that Church officials were in talks with public health agencies and the government about the reopening of churches, which were closed March 24. “As the government’s restrictions are relaxed step by step, we look forward to opening our churches and resuming our liturgical, spiritual, catechetical and pastoral life step by step,” they said. “This will also be of service to those beyond the Catholic Church who depend on our charitable activity and outreach through which much goodness is shared by so many volunteers from our communities...” “Together with Catholics across England and Wales, we desire the opening of our churches and access to the sacraments. Until then, we are continuing to pray and prepare.” The message was signed by Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster, Archbishop Malcolm McMahon of Liverpool, Archbishop Bernard Longley of Birmingham, Archbishop George Stack of Cardiff and Archbishop John Wilson of Southwark. The archbishops concluded: “May the peace of the risen Lord reign in our hearts and homes as we look forward to the day we can enter church again and gather around the altar to offer together the Sacrifice of Praise.” Full Article Europe
ram Maternal and Child Health Bureaus Autism Research Program By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2020-04-01T01:00:42-07:00 OBJECTIVES: To provide an overview and quantitatively demonstrate the reach of the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau autism research program. METHODS: We reviewed program reports and internal data from 59 autism research grantees. The US federal Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee’s strategic plan questions were used as a framework to highlight the contributions of the autism research program in advancing the field. RESULTS: The autism research program grantees advance research in several ways. Grantees have strengthened the evidence for autism interventions by conducting 89 studies at 79 distinct research sites. A total of 212 708 participants have enrolled in autism research program studies and 361 researchers have contributed to furthering autism research. The program addresses topics that align with the majority of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee’s priority topic areas, including advancements in treatments and interventions, services and supports, and identifying risk factors. Grantee products include 387 peer-reviewed publications, 19 tools, and 13 practice guidelines for improving care and intervention practices. CONCLUSIONS: The autism research program has contributed to medical advances in research, leveraged innovative training platforms to provide specialized training, and provided access to health services through research-based screening and diagnostic procedures. Autism research program studies have contributed to the development of evidence-based practice guidelines, informed policy guidelines, and quality improvement efforts to bolster advancements in the field. Although disparities still exist, the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau can reduce gaps in screening and diagnosis by targeting interventions to underserved populations including minority and rural communities. Full Article
ram Picture special: Shahbaz Majeed puts Scotland in the frame By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 05:00:00 +0100 RIGHT now, Shahbaz Majeed should be heading to Glencoe. Or flying over central Scotland. Or making his way to Harris which he has been trying to get back to since his first visit in 2018. Or maybe visiting some other part of Scotland so he can capture it in a photograph. Instead, he is at home in Dundee (where he is web development manager at the University of Dundee), “climbing the walls,” and looking forward to life after lockdown. Full Article
ram Drastic decline in passenger numbers at Tegel and Schönefeld in March 2020 / Impacts of the corona pandemic have become dramatically worse By www.berlin-airport.de Published On :: Mon, 6 Apr 2020 12:22:00 +0200 Berlin’s airports are recording a drastic slump in passenger numbers. In March, a decline in passengers of 64.7 percent was recorded at Tegel and Schönefeld for the whole month. However, the number of passengers has continued to fall significantly over ... Full Article
ram Pioneering disability tech firm Neatebox accepted into bank accelerator programme By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 05:00:00 +0100 NEATEBOX, the Scottish technology firm which specialises in improving accessibility for people with disabilities, has been accepted into an accelerator programme run by Royal Bank of Scotland. Full Article
ram Back in the Sporting Day: 1995 Scots trample over Les Elephants in South Africa By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 05:00:00 +0100 It was 25 years ago this month that the sporting world witnessed a miracle when the former pariah state of South Africa hosted what many people still consider to be the best ever Rugby World Cup finals. Full Article
ram Education Programs Would Be Spared Under Trump Administration's Green Card Proposal By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000 While the Trump administration proposal would not strip student eligibility for Head Start, the federal school lunch program, or the Individual with Disabilities Education Act, it could still affect millions of school-aged children who live with immigrant parents. Full Article Federalpolicy
ram Obituary: Hamish Wilson, pioneering radio drama producer and a gifted character actor By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 05:03:30 +0100 Hamish Wilson, radio producer and actor Full Article
ram H.S. Sports Programs in Va., Okla. Facing Allegations of Sexual Assaults By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 A high school basketball program in Virginia has been suspended indefinitely amid allegations of a sexual assault involving a 16-year-old boy, while junior varsity wrestlers in Oklahoma face similar allegations. Full Article Lawandcourts
ram Street Data: A New Grammar for Educational Equity By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000 We need a way to radically reimagine the mindset and the methodology of working toward equity. The concept of "street data," which allows for real-time feedback loops rooted in the voices and experiences of students, staff, and families, is key to this transformation. Full Article Data
ram Download the UEFA Regions' Cup programme By www.uefa.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jun 2017 08:00:00 GMT The UEFA Regions' Cup final tournament programme is available for download, with detailed information about the eight teams going for gold at the world's top amateur tournament. Full Article general
ram Cult Scottish films: From comedies to crime capers, 1970s sci-fi noir and dark family dramas By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 05:05:11 +0100 IT’S all too easy to lose track of many of the quirky, moving, interesting films that have been shot in Scotland over the years. Some of the sparkling gems on these pages attracted decent reviews upon release before fading from view; others slipped under most people’s radar. The 10 films here are funny, or dark, or insightful. All have something to say; all are worth tracking down, and watching, whether it’s for the first time, or the first time since they were released. Full Article
ram Herald Diary: Roddy Frame, errant golf balls and the world’s worst thesaurus By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 05:07:15 +0100 Dried up talent Full Article
ram Straight Up Conversation: Panorama CEO on Measuring College, Career, and Life Readiness By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Rick talks with the CEO of Panorama Education, an ed-tech company whose college- and career-readiness tools are currently used each year in 11,500 schools. Full Article College+and+career
ram Culturally Supportive Program for Black Boys Boosts On-Time Graduation Rates By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000 The California district rolled out a culturally-specific program to support black male students, and the program has led to positive outcomes for students who had an opportunity to participate. Full Article Graduation+rates
ram Pro Basketball Player Brings Entrepreneurship Program to Baltimore Schools By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Rudy Gay's Flight 22 Foundation is partnering with ed-tech company EverFi to teach students how to create a successful business. Full Article Entrepreneurship
ram Trump Seeks Cut to Children's Health Insurance Program By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 07 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000 As part of a proposal to reduce the federal government's bottom line, The Trump administration is asking Congress to cut $7 billion from a program that helps provide low-income children access health-care. Full Article Health
ram When Measles Breaks Out, Unvaccinated Kids Send Schools Scrambling By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000 The effects of an ongoing measles outbreak centered in Washington state have spread well beyond the patients who’ve contracted the virus, creating logistical challenges for schools and public health officials. Full Article Health
ram Federal Study Tests Early-Grade Math Programs By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 The largest experiment to date comparing commercial math curricula gives a slight edge to two popular programs. Full Article Earlychildhood
ram Culturally Supportive Program for Black Boys Boosts On-Time Graduation Rates By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000 The California district rolled out a culturally-specific program to support black male students, and the program has led to positive outcomes for students who had an opportunity to participate. Full Article Specific+populations
ram See the 29 Education Programs Trump Wants to Condense Into a Block Grant By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The Education Department programs the president wants to consolidate into a block grant deal with English-language acquisition, charter schools, after-school activities, rural education, and more. Full Article Specific+populations
ram Spanish Dominates Dual-Language Programs, But Schools Offer Diverse Options By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Mandarin Chinese, French, German, and Vietnamese are also among five most-offered types of dual-language programs, a new federal report shows. Full Article Englishlanguagelearners
ram Bilingual Education Programs Gaining Speed By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Teaching via combined languages is important, as multiple races and immigrants from different countries live in the United States. Full Article Bilingual+education
ram A Parent-Led Family-Focused Treatment Program for Overweight Children Aged 5 to 9 Years: The PEACH RCT By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2011-01-24T04:01:20-08:00 For treatment of obesity in preadolescent children, approaches that focus on parents taking sole responsibility for implementing weight-management strategies may be most effective. However, the optimal content, intensity, and duration of programs for obese children remain unclear. Targeting parents only, a 10% relative weight loss is achievable in moderately obese preadolescent children and can be maintained 2 years from baseline, which justifies an investment in treatment as a secondary obesity-prevention strategy. (Read the full article) Full Article
ram Family-centered Program Deters Substance Use, Conduct Problems, and Depressive Symptoms in Black Adolescents By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2011-12-12T00:09:00-08:00 Conduct problems, substance use, substance use problems, and depressive symptoms increase as black adolescents enter high school. Although family-centered prevention programs deter these problems during middle school, no such programs have been developed and evaluated for black high school students.This study demonstrates that participation in a family-centered preventive intervention reduces conduct problems, substance use, and substance use problems among black adolescents by more than 30% compared with adolescents in an attention control condition across nearly 2 years. (Read the full article) Full Article
ram Impact of a Transcutaneous Bilirubinometry Program on Resource Utilization and Severe Hyperbilirubinemia By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2011-12-19T00:08:42-08:00 Predischarge serum or transcutaneous bilirubinometry (TcB) measurements are recommended as appropriate screening options for identifying infants at risk for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (NH). Visual inspection for jaundice is not reliable at identifying infants with NH in the community.When compared with visual inspection alone, coordinated TcB screening for NH in acute-care and community settings is associated with significant improvements in laboratory utilization, patient care, convenience, and safety. (Read the full article) Full Article
ram Community Asthma Initiative: Evaluation of a Quality Improvement Program for Comprehensive Asthma Care By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2012-02-20T00:08:20-08:00 Comprehensive home visits conducted by Community Health Workers including environmental remediation and office-based nurse case management improve asthma outcomes.Implementation of a comprehensive quality improvement program as part of enhanced care of pediatric asthma patients with a history of hospitalizations or emergency department visits can improve health outcomes and be cost-effective as well as reduce health disparities. (Read the full article) Full Article
ram The National Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program, 1994-2008 By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2012-03-26T00:07:48-07:00 Infants born to women who are hepatitis B surface antigen–positive have a 90% risk of chronic hepatitis B virus infection, which may cause premature death from liver failure or cancer. Postexposure prophylaxis in infancy prevents 85% to 95% of perinatal infections.The Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program was created to identify and manage infants born to women who are hepatitis B surface antigen–positive. We provide, for the first time since 1996, national-level data on the outcomes of the Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program. (Read the full article) Full Article
ram Low Rates of Influenza Immunization in Young Children Under Ontario's Universal Influenza Immunization Program By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2012-05-14T00:07:37-07:00 Despite recommendations and a universal immunization program, a recent survey reported suboptimal influenza vaccination coverage in children aged 6 to 23 months in Ontario. Little is known about predictors of coverage in young children to target immunization strategies.Full influenza vaccination coverage in young children in Ontario is <10% and declining since the 2006–2007 season. Medically high-risk children including low birth weight infants are more likely to be immunized, but maternal and health services characteristics remain important. (Read the full article) Full Article
ram Mortality and Neonatal Morbidity Among Infants 501 to 1500 Grams From 2000 to 2009 By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2012-05-21T00:07:43-07:00 Infants weighing 501 to 1500 g are at high risk for mortality and for neonatal morbidities associated with both short- and long-term adverse consequences.Mortality and major neonatal morbidity in survivors decreased for infants 501 to 1500 g between 2000 and 2009. However, in 2009, a high proportion of these infants still either died or survived after experiencing ≥1 major neonatal morbidity. (Read the full article) Full Article
ram A 4-Year Exercise Program in Children Increases Bone Mass Without Increasing Fracture Risk By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2012-05-28T00:07:21-07:00 Observation studies and short-term prospective intervention studies have shown that physical activity positively affects the accrual of bone mass and size during growth; however, fracture risk has not been evaluated.This study reports the long-term results of a prospective intervention with increased physical activity at a population-based level and for the first time evaluated the clinical relevant end point, fracture risk. (Read the full article) Full Article
ram RCT of a Mentoring and Skills Group Program: Placement and Permanency Outcomes for Foster Youth By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2012-06-11T00:08:09-07:00 Children in foster care are at elevated risk for adverse outcomes. Placement instability and failure to achieve timely permanence exacerbate that risk. A handful of studies have found that parent-management training is effective in promoting placement stability and timely permanence.Unlike parent-management training, youth focused interventions have not been systematically evaluated for their impact on placement and permanency outcomes. A mentoring and skills group intervention for preadolescents in foster care demonstrated better placement and permanency outcomes, especially for high-risk subgroups. (Read the full article) Full Article
ram Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia in the Low-Intermediate-Risk Category on the Bilirubin Nomogram By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2012-08-27T00:07:35-07:00 The higher the predischarge bilirubin percentile reading on the hour of life–specific nomogram, the higher becomes that infant's risk of developing significant hyperbilirubinemia. Neonates in the low-risk zones (≤75th percentile) have a low risk of developing hyperbilirubinemia.Thirty-two percent of newborns readmitted for hyperbilirubinemia had low-risk zone predischarge bilirubin percentile values, predominantly in the intermediate low-risk zone (41st–75th percentile). The intermediate low-risk zone may not be as low risk as previously thought. (Read the full article) Full Article
ram Efficacy of Family-Based Weight Control Program for Preschool Children in Primary Care By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2012-09-17T00:07:36-07:00 Overweight children are at risk for becoming obese adults, especially if they have an obese parent. Family-based behavioral interventions, largely implemented in specialized settings, have shown efficacy in weight control in youth aged ≥8 years.This study demonstrates the efficacy of a family-based behavioral weight control program translated to be implemented in the primary care setting. The work underscores the importance of pediatricians intervening early and shifting their focus from the child to the family. (Read the full article) Full Article
ram Electrocardiogram Provides a Continuous Heart Rate Faster Than Oximetry During Neonatal Resuscitation By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2012-10-22T00:07:39-07:00 Heart rate continues to be the single most important indicator of well-being in a newborn. Availability of a reliable method to determine heart rate in the first minute would help determine resuscitation interventions, particularly for the extremely premature infant.Electrocardiograms can provide a reliable, continuous heart rate in the most premature infants in the first minute of resuscitation compared with pulse oximeters. (Read the full article) Full Article
ram Cost-Effectiveness of an Injury and Drowning Prevention Program in Bangladesh By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2012-11-12T00:08:26-08:00 Drowning is a leading cause of death for children in low- and middle-income countries. However, few childhood mortality reduction programs target drowning because of a lack of evidence on costs and effectiveness of these interventions.This study presents the cost-effectiveness results of a low-cost injury and drowning prevention program in Bangladesh. We show that child care centers and swimming lessons are highly cost-effective interventions that could be scaled to other countries. (Read the full article) Full Article
ram Effectiveness of a Safe Routes to School Program in Preventing School-Aged Pedestrian Injury By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2013-01-14T00:07:20-08:00 A number of studies have demonstrated community acceptance of Safe Routes to School interventions as well as their success in addressing perceptions about safety, but little is known about their effectiveness in reducing pedestrian injury risk in school-aged children.Implementation of a Safe Routes to School program in New York City may have contributed to a substantial reduction in school-aged pedestrian injury rates, with the effects largely limited to school-travel hours in census tracts with these interventions. (Read the full article) Full Article
ram A Randomized Clinical Trial of a Web-Based Tobacco Cessation Education Program By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2013-01-14T00:07:16-08:00 Children exposed to second-hand smoke have high rates of hospitalization for respiratory illness. These visits represent a "teachable moment" when parental smokers can be motivated to quit. However, pediatric health care practitioners receive little training in tobacco cessation.The Web-Based Respiratory Education About Tobacco and Health online training program was effective at increasing the provision of an effective tobacco cessation intervention by pediatric hospital-based respiratory therapists, registered nurses, and nurse practitioners to adult smokers. (Read the full article) Full Article
ram Nine-Year Follow-up of a Home-Visitation Program: A Randomized Trial By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2013-01-28T00:06:47-08:00 A number of studies have shown that home-visiting interventions can improve outcomes for children being raised in families that face multiple adversities. It is less clear how well these benefits are sustained over long periods.The current study shows that the Early Start program of home visitation has benefits in terms of reducing child abuse, increasing parental competence, and improving childhood behavioral adjustment for up to 9 years, suggesting long-term benefits of home visitation. (Read the full article) Full Article
ram Cost-Effectiveness of the School-Based Asthma Therapy (SBAT) Program By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2013-02-11T00:06:28-08:00 Urban children suffer disproportionately from asthma, and suboptimal treatment with preventive medications is common. Although several programs have been developed to reduce morbidity for urban children with asthma, their economic feasibility and sustainability remain unknown.Our study demonstrates that the school-based asthma therapy program could be an economically effective program for children aged 3 to 10 years attending preschool or elementary school in a city school district, at the cost of $10/symptom-free day. (Read the full article) Full Article
ram Effects of Reduced Juice Allowances in Food Packages for the Women, Infants, and Children Program By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2013-04-29T00:06:30-07:00 Juice consumption among 2- to 5-year-old children exceeds dietary recommendations. In 2007, the US Department of Agriculture revised the composition and quantities of prescribed foods in WIC food packages to align them with dietary guidelines. Juice allowances were reduced by approximately half.WIC participants purchased about a quarter less juice volume after implementation of the revised WIC packages. Large reductions in WIC-provided juice were only partly compensated for by extra juice purchases with non-WIC funds. Little compensation occurred for other beverages. (Read the full article) Full Article
ram Oxygen Saturation Nomogram in Newborns Screened for Critical Congenital Heart Disease By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2013-05-20T00:07:27-07:00 Universal oxygen saturation screening by pulse oximetry is now recommended for early detection of critical congenital heart disease. The distribution of saturations in asymptomatic newborns in a large population has not been described.Our study is the largest to date to establish simultaneous pre- and postductal oxygen saturation nomograms in asymptomatic newborns at ~24 hours after birth. The mean postductal saturation is higher than preductal during this time. (Read the full article) Full Article
ram Enrollment in Early Intervention Programs Among Infants Born Late Preterm, Early Term, and Term By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2013-06-24T00:07:07-07:00 Infants born late preterm and early term are at increased risk for short-term morbidities compared with term infants. Longer-term morbidity and disability in this group of infants is not well established.Massachusetts infants born late preterm and early term are at increased risk of early intervention program enrollment than term infants. Boys and children whose mothers were less educated, older, and with public insurance were most affected. (Read the full article) Full Article
ram Results From the New Jersey Statewide Critical Congenital Heart Defects Screening Program By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2013-07-15T00:07:09-07:00 Prenatal diagnosis and clinical examination do not identify all infants with critical congenital heart defects before hospital discharge. To improve early critical congenital heart defect detection, New Jersey was the first state to implement legislatively mandated newborn pulse oximetry screening.This report is the first to evaluate statewide pulse oximetry screening implementation. New Jersey had a high statewide screening rate and identified 3 infants with previously unsuspected critical congenital heart defects that otherwise might have resulted in significant morbidity and mortality. (Read the full article) Full Article
ram Impact of a Routine Two-Dose Varicella Vaccination Program on Varicella Epidemiology By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2013-10-07T00:07:07-07:00 The 1-dose childhood varicella vaccination program in the United States resulted in dramatic declines in varicella incidence, hospitalizations, and deaths. There is little information on the impact of the 2006 recommendation for 2-dose varicella vaccination of children on varicella epidemiology.In the first 5 years of the 2-dose varicella vaccination program, declines in varicella incidence were seen in all age groups, including infants who are not eligible for varicella vaccination, providing evidence of the benefit of high population immunity. (Read the full article) Full Article
ram Approval and Perceived Impact of Duty Hour Regulations: Survey of Pediatric Program Directors By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2013-10-07T00:07:06-07:00 Several studies have been published evaluating the impact of 2011 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education duty hour regulations. Although resident quality of life may be improved, it appears that resident education and patient care may be worse.This is the first study to evaluate pediatric program director approval of 2011 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Common Program Requirements and the perceived impact of the regulations on patient care, resident education, and quality of life. (Read the full article) Full Article