Archives of pediatrics & adolescent medicine
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Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med · Jan 2009
Editorial Comparative StudySocial networking sites: finding a balance between their risks and benefits.
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Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med · Jan 2009
Review Meta AnalysisCerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorders, and developmental delay in children born after assisted conception: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To assess the existing evidence of associations between assisted conception and cerebral palsy (CP), autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and developmental delay. ⋯ Methodological problems were revealed in the identified studies, and the gaps in our knowledge about the long-term outcomes of children born after assisted conception are considerable, including a lack of information on the long-term consequences of ovulation induction. Possible associations with ASD and developmental delay need assessment in larger studies. Studies on assisted conception and CP from countries outside of Scandinavia are needed, including detailed information on time to pregnancy, underlying cause of infertility, and type of IVF treatment.
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Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med · Jan 2009
Comparative StudyRespite care for children with special health care needs.
To describe (1) the subpopulation of children with special health care needs (CSHCN) in need of respite care and (2) the factors associated with unmet respite care needs. ⋯ Respite care needs of CSHCN are frequently unmet. Furthermore, strategies are needed to improve access to respite care for families of CSHCN.
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Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med · Jan 2009
Comparative StudyHealth care use and health and functional impact of developmental disabilities among US children, 1997-2005.
To present nationally representative estimates of health-related limitations, needs, and service use among US children with and without developmental disabilities (DDs). ⋯ Developmental disabilities profoundly affect children's health and functioning. These data can inform evidence-based targeted prevention strategies for minimizing functional limitations and lifetime disability. Additional study of unmet needs and access to care is needed.