March 2008. Volume 4. Number 1

Editorial

Obesity in childhood and adolescence: risk in adulthood and prevention
Marcos A. Evid Pediatr. 2008; 4:1.
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Latest advances in the development of a vaccine against malaria
Sacarlal J, Lafuente S, Macete E, Alonso PL. Evid Pediatr. 2008; 4:2.
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Critical appraised articles

An internationally accepted uniform definition of the metabolic syndrome should be established in childhood and adolescence
Gonzalez de Dios J, Cuestas E. Evid Pediatr. 2008; 4:3.
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Caffein therapy for apnea of prematurity improves the rate of survival without neurodevelopmental disability
Bernaola Aponte G, Aparicio Sánchez JL. Evid Pediatr. 2008; 4:4.
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Early normal dimercapto-succinic acid scintigraphy (DMSA) in infants younger than one year after the first urinary tract infection doesn´t predict the vesicoureteral reflux grade IV and V
Martín Muñoz P, Fernández Rodríguez M. Evid Pediatr. 2008; 4:5.
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There is not enough evidence to recommend sustained-release bupropion for adolescent smoking cessation
Carreazo Pariasca NY, Cuervo Valdés JJ. Evid Pediatr. 2008; 4:6.
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Promising results in the research for a vaccine against malaria: effective and secure, not only in chidren, but also in infants
González de Dios J, Perdikidis L. Evid Pediatr. 2008; 4:7.
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There is not association between receipt of the BCG or whole-cell pertussis vaccine and risk of asthma in childhood and adolescence
Orejón de Luna G, Ochoa Sangrador C. Evid Pediatr. 2008; 4:8.
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In preterm infants, early routine use of Inhaled nitric oxide for middly sick, seems to be effective but does not seem to be effective as rescue therapy for very ill patients
Aparicio Sánchez JL, Puebla Molina S. Evid Pediatr. 2008; 4:9.
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Childhood overweight increases the risk of coronary heart disease in adulthood
Aizpurua Galdeano P, Ochoa Sangrador C. Evid Pediatr. 2008; 4:10.
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Vitamin A supplementation could improve the survival in very low birthweight infants
Carvajal Encina F, Balaguer A. Evid Pediatr. 2008; 4:11.
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Food additives could affect the hyperacive behavior in 3-year-old and 8/9-year-old children
Ibáñez Pradas V, García Vera C. Evid Pediatr. 2008; 4:12.
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Small lifestyle changes are no conclusive to prevent excessive weight gain in children with overweight-obesity
Buñuel Álvarez JC, Cortés Marina RB. Evid Pediatr. 2008; 4:13.
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Should we use early corticosteroid treatment on Henoch-Schönlein purpura to reduce the risk of developing persistent renal disease?
Chalco Orrego JP, Bada Mancilla CA, Rojas Galarza RA. Evid Pediatr. 2008; 4:14.
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Does the child have a urinary tract infection?
Ruiz-Canela Caceres J, Juanes de Toledo B. Evid Pediatr. 2008; 4:15.
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Cesarean delivery increases the risk of maternal morbidity, does it worth the risk?
Aparicio Rodrigo M, Balaguer Santamaría A. Evid Pediatr. 2008; 4:16.
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Core ADHD symptoms in children without ADHD could be associated with poor academic performance
Buñuel Álvarez JC, Olivares Grohnert M. Evid Pediatr. 2008; 4:17.
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Spanish parents rate ADHD symptoms scales higher than teachers, compared to American population
De la Rosa Morales V, González Rodríguez MP. Evid Pediatr. 2008; 4:18
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Bases of evidence based medicine

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses (II): critical appraisal of systematic reviews and meta-analyses
González de Dios J, Balaguer Santamaría A. Evid Pediatr. 2008; 4:19.
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Making well-informed clinical decisions based on the current best scientific evidence: from the article to the patient

Currently there are no evidences that support the effectivity of montelukast in the treatment of mild acute bronchiolitis in Primary Care
Buñuel Álvarez JC. Evid Pediatr. 2008; 4:20.
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Articles translated

Sansosti FJ, Powell-Smith KA, Kincaid D. A research synthesis of social story interventions for children with autism spectrum disorders. University of York. Centre of Reviews and Dissemination (CRD). Database of Abstracts of Review of Effects (DARE) [consulted: 19-01-2008]. Available from: http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?View=Full&ID=12005006013
Esparza MJ. Evid Pediatr. 2008; 4:21.
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Sinha A, Levine O, Knoll MD, Muhib F, Lieu TA. Cost-effectiveness of pneumococcal conjugate vaccination in the prevention of child mortality: an internacional economic analysis. University of York. Centre of Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) Database of abstracts of Review of Effects (DARE) [consulted: 20-2-2008]. Available from:
http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?View=Full&ID=22007008036
Perdikidis L . Evid Pediatr. 2008; 4:22.
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Tait RJ, Hulse GK. A systematic review of the effectiveness of brief interventions with substance using adolescents by type of drug. University of York. Centre of Reviews and Dissemination (CRD). Database of Abstracts of Review of Effects (DARE) [consulted: 21-02-2008]. Available from: www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?View=Full&ID=12003008594
Barroso Espadero D. Evid Pediatr. 2008; 4:23.
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Rodrigo GJ y Castro-Rodríguez JA. Anticholinergics in the treatment of children and adults with acute asthma: a systematic review with meta-analysis. University of York. Centre of Reviews and Dissemination (CRD). Database of Abstracts of Review of Effects (DARE) [consulted: 28-12-2007]. Available from:
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Aizpurua Galdeano MP. Evid Pediatr. 2008; 4:24.
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Articles selected but not critical appraised

Articles selected but not critical appraised
Grupo de Trabajo de Pediatría Basada en la Evidencia. Evid Pediatr. 2008; 4:25.
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