June 2007. Volume 3. Number 2

Editorial

Pediatricians and sleep medicine. A challenge for the 21st century
Pin Arboledas G, Cubel Alarcón M. Evid Pediatr. 2007; 3:30.
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Vertical transmission of human immunodeficiency virus today
Rodrigo Gonzalo de Liria C. Evid Pediatr. 2007; 3:31.
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New vaccines against human papillomavirus in the prevention of cervical cancer
Ruiz Contreras J. Evid Pediatr. 2007; 3:32.
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Critical appraised articles

Adding intravenous corticosteroids to conventional intravenous immune globulin therapy for the treatment of children with Kawasaki disease does not decrease the coronary-artery complications
Aizpurua P, Orejón de Luna G. Evid Pediatr. 2007; 3:33.
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Preventive methods in pregnant immunodeficiency virus-infected women can prevent its vertical transmission
Ochoa Sangrador C, Orejón de Luna G. Evid Pediatr. 2007; 3:34.
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Children and adolescents with obesity frequently have respiratory problems during sleep and a different pattern of sleep depending on whether they are overweight or obese
Perdikidis L, Gonzalez de Dios J. Evid Pediatr. 2007; 3:35.
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Analysis of nonoperative management vs immediate appendectomy for perforated appendicitis
Ibáñez Pradas V, Bonillo Perales A. Evid Pediatr. 2007; 3:36.
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A computarised system of assisted prescription providing medical evidence at the point of care, contributes to improve the treatment of bronchiolitis
Olivares Grohnert M, Buñuel Álvarez JC. Evid Pediatr. 2007; 3:37.
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School-based interventions could decrease bullying
Bernaola Aponte G, Aparicio Sánchez JL. Evid Pediatr. 2007; 3:38.
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Folic acid supplementation during the first quarter of pregnancy could reduce the risk of cleft lip by about a third
Aparicio Rodrigo M, Balaguer Santamaría A. Evid Pediatr. 2007; 3:39.
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In HIV infected mothers of underserved populations, exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of life is a protective factor to decrease the mortality rate in infants even with an increased HIV transmission risk
García Vera C, Ibáñez Pradas V. Evid Pediatr. 2007; 3:40.
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Neither car seat not car bed are sure to prevent apnea, bradycardia or desaturation in very low birth weight infants
Carvajal Encina F, Balaguer A. Evid Pediatr. 2007; 3:41.
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Risk factors in sudden unexpected death in infancy and sudden infant death syndrome: similarities and differences
Gonzalez de Dios J, Fino E. Evid Pediatr. 2007; 3:42.
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Impact of low prevalence of vaccine serotypes in North American women, on the use of human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV)
Juanes de Toledo B,Ruiz-Canela Caceres J. Evid Pediatr. 2007; 3:43.
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In cystic fibrosis patients, inhaled corticosteroids barely improve the lung function and can impair long-term growth
Castro Rodríguez JA, Ochoa Sangrador C. Evid Pediatr. 2007; 3:44.
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Reducing caffeine intake in the second half of pregnancy has no effect on birth weight or length of gestation
Puebla Molina SF, Modesto i Alapont V. Evid Pediatr. 2007; 3:45.
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Adolescents consuming fast food and skipping breakfast have an increased risk of become obese during adulthood
González Rodriguez MP, De la Rosa Morales V. Evid Pediatr. 2007; 3:46.
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In neonates admitted to intensive care units, topic tetracaine did not decrease procedural pain in venipuncture
Cortés Marina RB, Buñuel Álvarez JC. Evid Pediatr. 2007; 3:47.
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Personal predisposition to vomit can be a predictor of vomiting after minor head trauma in children
Buñuel Álvarez JC . Evid Pediatr. 2007; 3:48.
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Maternal calcium intake during pregnancy is associated with a reduction of blood pressure in the offspring
Suwezda A, Melamud A, Matamoros R. Evid Pediatr. 2007; 3:49.
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Lactobacillus reuteri can improve colicky symptoms in breastfed infants compared with simethicone
Chalco Orrego JP, Bada Mancilla CA, Rojas Galarza RA. Evid Pediatr. 2007; 3:50.
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Extended release metoprolol succinate: a limited utility in the treatment for hypertension in children
Carreazo Pariasca NY, Cuervo Valdes JJ. EvidPediatr. 2007; 3:51.
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It is unlikely that reduced use of postnatal steroids in very low birth weight infants be associated with the increase of bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Aparicio Sánchez JL, Puebla Molina S. EvidPediatr. 2007; 3:52.
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Bases of evidence based medicine

External validity In randomised controlled trials: considerations
Gervás J. Evid Pediatr. 2007; 3:53.
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Assessment of scientific articles about harm of exposures or interventions
González de Dios J, Buñuel Álvarez JC. EvidPediatr. 2007; 3:54
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Articles translated

Dunfield L, Mierzwinski-Urban M Palivizumab prophylaxis against respiratory syncytial virus. Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH); 2007; Technology Report No 80. University of York. Centre of Reviews and Dissemination (CRD). Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Database. [Consulted: 9-5-2007].Available from: http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?View=Full&ID
=32007000127
Aizpurua MP. Evid Pediatr. 2007; 3:55.
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Rovers M M, Glasziou P, Appelman C L, Burke P, McCormick D P, Damoiseaux R A, Gaboury I, Little P, Hoes A W. Antibiotics for acute otitis media: a meta-analysis with individual patient data. Lancet. 2006;368:1429-35. University of York. Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD). Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects (DARE). [consulted april 16, 2007].Available from: http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?View=Full&ID=12006008429
Esparza MJ. Evid Pediatr. 2007; 3:56.
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Dolovich M B, Ahrens R C, Hess D R, Anderson P, Dhand R, Rau J L, Smaldone G C, Guyatt G. Device selection and outcomes of aerosol therapy: evidence-based guidelines. Chest. 2005; 127: 335-71.
University of York. Centre of Reviews and Dissemination (CRD). Database of Abstracts of Review of Effects (DARE). [consulted may 28, 2007].Available from: http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord
.asp?View=Full&ID=12005008536
Barroso Espadero D. Evid Pediatr. 2007; 3:57.
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Elder RW, Nichols JL, Shults RA, Sleet DA, Barrios LC, Compton R. Effectiveness of school-based programs for reducing drinking and driving and riding with drinking drivers: a systematic review. Am J Prev Med. 2005; 28: 288-304. University of Cork. Centre of Reviews and Dissemination (CRD). Database of Abstracts of Review of Effects (DARE) [consulted: May 28, 2007].Available from: http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?View=Full&ID=12005000231.
Perdikidis L. EvidPediatr. 2007; 3:58.
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