March, 2009

Members of the press may obtain interview contact information by calling AAP Communications at 847/434-7877. Staff members also can provide physician spokespersons and background information on any child health topic.

New Resource Toolkit Available for Hospitals and Physicians' Offices

Gene variant is associated with both autism and gastrointestinal dysfunction

Reduced air pollution results in improved breathing for asthmatic children

Television and videos for children under 2 may not influence skill development

Half of black teens may be deficient in vitamin D

Violent video game content more attractive to youth

Blood lead levels declining, but children still at risk for lead poisoning

Even brief periods without insurance coverage can negatively impact children

AAP REPORT

AAP offers guidance in long-term care of childhood cancer survivors

AAP NEWS RELEASES

Save the date: 2009 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting in Baltimore

Pediatricians can help parents quit smoking

March Media Mailing (March 2009)

To access the February Mailing click here

The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 60,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.