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Cochrane in context: Parent‐mediated early intervention for young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
Abstract Cochrane Review: Parent‐mediated early intervention for young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) Oono IP, Honey EJ, McConachie H. Parent‐mediated early intervention for young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD009774. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD009774.pub2 This companion piece, “Parent‐mediated early intervention for young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD),” contains the following pieces: The abstract of the review A commentary from one or more of the review authors, explaining why the review team felt ...
Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal - November 20, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Helen McConachie, Inalegwu Oono Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

Parent‐mediated early intervention for young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
Abstract The commentaries in this section refer to the review, Oono IP, Honey EJ, McConachie H. Parent‐mediated early intervention for young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD009774. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD009774.pub2. Editor's note: Parents of children with autism often have a complicated life. In some cases, because of their child's behavior, they cannot take them to a restaurant or to a movie, let alone on a vacation. Finding child‐care may be impossible. Some children with autism appear to be unhappy much of the time. Most parents woul...
Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal - November 20, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Jacqueline Roberts, Cheryl Dissanayake Tags: Focus on Implementation Source Type: research

Parent‐mediated early intervention for young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
Abstract BackgroundYoung children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have impairments in the areas of communication and social interaction and often display repetitive or non‐compliant behaviour. This early pattern of difficulties is a challenge for parents. Therefore, approaches that help parents develop strategies for interaction and management of behaviour are an obvious route for early intervention in ASD. This review updates a Cochrane review first published in 2002 but is based on a new protocol. ObjectivesTo assess the effectiveness of parent‐mediated early interventions in terms of the benefits for both child...
Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal - November 20, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Inalegwu P Oono, Emma J Honey, Helen McConachie Tags: Intervention Review Source Type: research

Cochrane in context: Monoclonal antibody for reducing the risk of respiratory syncytial virus infection in children
Abstract Cochrane Review: Monoclonal antibody for reducing the risk of respiratory syncytial virus infection in children Andabaka T, Nickerson JW, Rojas‐Reyes MX, Rueda JD, Bacic Vrca V, Barsic B. Monoclonal antibody for reducing the risk of respiratory syncytial virus infection in children. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD006602. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006602.pub4 This companion piece to the review, “Monoclonal antibody for reducing the risk of respiratory syncytial virus infection in children,” contains the following pieces: The abstract of the review A commentary from one or...
Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal - November 20, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tea Andabaka, Maria Ximena Rojas‐Reyes Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

Monoclonal antibody for reducing the risk of respiratory syncytial virus infection in children
Abstract BackgroundRespiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is one of the most important viral pathogens causing acute respiratory infections, resulting in about 3.4 million hospitalisations annually in children under five. Palivizumab is the only product approved for prevention of serious RSV disease, as motavizumab is no longer being developed for this condition. The efficacy and safety of palivizumab has been evaluated in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and a large number of economic evaluations (EEs) have tested its cost‐effectiveness. ObjectivesTo assess the effectiveness and safety of palivizumab prophylaxis in reduci...
Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal - November 20, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tea Andabaka, Jason W Nickerson, Maria Ximena Rojas‐Reyes, Juan David Rueda, Vesna Bacic Vrca, Bruno Barsic Tags: Intervention Review Source Type: research

Cochrane in context: Vaccines for measles, mumps and rubella in children
Abstract Cochrane Review: Vaccines for measles, mumps and rubella in children Demicheli V, Rivetti A, Debalini MG, Di Pietrantonj C. Vaccines for measles, mumps and rubella in children. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD004407. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004407.pub3 This companion piece to the review, “Vaccines for measles, mumps and rubella in children,” contains the following pieces: The abstract of the review A commentary from one or more of the review authors, explaining why the review team felt the review was an important one to produce A commentary from Joan Robinson, Editor�...
Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal - November 20, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Vittorio Demicheli, Alessandro Rivetti, Maria Grazia Debalini, Carlo Di Pietrantonj, Joan Robinson Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

Vaccines for measles, mumps and rubella in children
Abstract BackgroundMumps, measles and rubella (MMR) are serious diseases that can lead to potentially fatal illness, disability and death. However, public debate over the safety of the trivalent MMR vaccine and the resultant drop in vaccination coverage in several countries persists, despite its almost universal use and accepted effectiveness. ObjectivesTo assess the effectiveness and adverse effects associated with the MMR vaccine in children up to 15 years of age. Search methodsFor this update we searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (The Cochrane Library 2011, Issue 2), which includes the...
Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal - November 20, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Vittorio Demicheli, Alessandro Rivetti, Maria Grazia Debalini, Carlo Di Pietrantonj Tags: Intervention Review Source Type: research

Corticosteroids for the prevention of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants: an overview of Cochrane reviews
ConclusionSystemic corticosteroids decrease BPD and early mortality in premature infants but have a risk of complications, particularly when initiated in the first week of life. Owing to the wide range of dosing protocols, timing of initiation, doses and duration of therapy in the included reviews, it is difficult to determine, based on the evidence examined in this overview, a protocol that is both safe and effective. Further research should focus on determining the most effective dose and timing of corticosteroid administration beyond the first week of life to maximize benefit in decreasing BPD and mortality while avoidi...
Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal - November 20, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: J. Harrold, S. Ali, M. Oleszczuk, T. Lacaze‐Masmonteil, L. Hartling Tags: Overview of Reviews Source Type: research

Oral antihistamine–decongestant–analgesic combinations for the common cold—do they work?
Abstract Eco‐paediatrics is an occasional feature in Evidence‐Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal. Our goal is to contribute to the worldwide discussion on reducing waste in health care. In each instalment, we will select a recent Cochrane review highlighting a practice, still in use, which the available evidence tells us should be discontinued. (Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal)
Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal - November 20, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Ricardo Fernandes Tags: Eco‐Paediatrics Source Type: research

An issue full of primarily preventative strategies
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Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal - November 20, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Joan Robinson Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Issue Information
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Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal - November 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

What does the recent literature add to the identification and investigation of fractures in child abuse: an overview of review updates 2005–2013
Conclusions:Recent literature validates the original conclusions that repeat skeletal imaging adds important information on fractures. Comparative studies of femoral, humeral, rib and skull fractures enabled a meta‐analysis by age, however further comparative studies are needed. (Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal)
Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal - September 18, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Sabine Maguire, Laura Cowley, Mala Mann, Alison Kemp Tags: Overview of Reviews Source Type: research

Cochrane in context: School‐based programmes for preventing smoking
Abstract Cochrane Review: School‐based programmes for preventing smoking Thomas RE, McLellan J, Perera R. School‐based programmes for preventing smoking. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD001293. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001293.pub3. This companion piece to the review, “School/based programmes for preventing smoking,” contains the following pieces: The abstract of the review A commentary of one or more of the review authors, explaining why the review team felt the review was an important once to produce A review of clinical practice guidelines from the American Academy of Pedia...
Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal - September 18, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Roger E. Thomas, Julie McLennan, Rafael Perera Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

School‐based programmes for preventing smoking
Abstract BackgroundHelping young people to avoid starting smoking is a widely endorsed public health goal, and schools provide a route to communicate with nearly all young people. School‐based interventions have been delivered for close to 40 years. ObjectivesThe primary aim of this review was to determine whether school smoking interventions prevent youth from starting smoking. Our secondary objective was to determine which interventions were most effective. This included evaluating the effects of theoretical approaches; additional booster sessions; programme deliverers; gender effects; and multifocal interventions vers...
Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal - September 18, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Roger E. Thomas, Julie McLellan, Rafael Perera Tags: Intervention Review Source Type: research

Cochrane in context: Hypothermia for neuroprotection in children after cardiopulmonary arrest
Abstract Cochrane Review: Hypothermia for neuroprotection in children after cardiopulmonary arrest Scholefield B, Duncan H, Davies P, Gao Smith F, Khan K, Perkins GD, Morris K. Hypothermia for neuroprotection in children after cardiopulmonary arrest. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD009442. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD009442.pub2 This companion piece to the review, “Hypothermia for neuroprotection in children after cardiopulmonary arrest,” contains the following pieces: The abstract of the review A commentary from one or more of the review authors, explaining why the review team felt t...
Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal - September 18, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Barnaby R. Scholefield Tags: Commentary Source Type: research