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Canada
       

General Reports
 
           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Pediatric injuries from needles discarded in the community: epidemiology and risk of seroconversion.
Papenburg J, Blais D, Moore D, et al
Pediatrics. 2008 Aug;122(2):e487-92
Abstract
 

HIV Disease

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Emerging pediatric HIV epidemic related to migration.
MacPherson DW, Zencovich M, Gushulak BD.

Emerg Infect Dis
2006 Apr
Paper

          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 

  Reflections on community-based participatory action strategies in Canadian health
research involving HIV-positive children

S J Fielden

(15IAC)
Abstract

United States
       

General Reports

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Child maltreatment in the United States: prevalence, risk factors, and adolescent
health consequences.
Hussey JM, Chang JJ, Kotch JB.
Pediatrics. 2006 Sep;118(3):933-42.
Abstract
 
Significance of gender and age in African American children's response to parental
victimization.
Dulmus CN, Hilarski C.
Health Soc Work. 2006 Aug;31(3):181-8.
Abstract
 
Outcomes from a Group Intervention for Coping with HIV/AIDS and Childhood Sexual Abuse:
Reductions in Traumatic Stress.

Sikkema KJ, Hansen NB, Kochman A, et al

AIDS Behav. 2006 Jul 21
Abstract
 
Being uninsured: impact on children's healthcare and health.
Fry-Johnson YW, Daniels EC, Levine R, Rust G. 

Curr Opin Pediatr.
2005 Dec;17(6):753-8.
Abstract
 
The Supply and Demand for Guns to Juveniles: Oakland's Gun Tracing Project.
Calhoun D, Dodge AC, Journel CS, Zahnd E.
J Urban Health. 2005 Nov 3;
Abstract

Providing care for immigrant, homeless, and migrant children.
DuPlessis HM, Cora-Bramble D;  
Pediatrics. 2005 Apr;115(4):1095-100.
Abstract
 

Aspergillosis

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Pediatric invasive aspergillosis: a multicenter retrospective analysis of 139 contemporary cases.
Burgos A, Zaoutis TE, Dvorak CC, et al  
Pediatrics.
2008 May;121(5):e1286-94
Abstract

Epidemiology, Outcomes, and Costs of Invasive Aspergillosis in Immunocompromised
Children in the United States, 2000.
Zaoutis TE, Heydon K, Chu JH, et al  
Pediatrics. 2006 Mar 13;
Abstract
 

HBV Infection/Disease

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
Hepatitis B Vaccination Rate of Homeless Children in Baltimore.
Schwarz K, Garrett B, Lamoreux J ,et al
 
 
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr
. 2005 Aug;41(2):225-229
Abstract

HIV Infection/Disease

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Increased incidence of asthma in HIV-infected children treated with highly active antiretroviral therapy in the National
Institutes of Health Women and Infants Transmission Study.

Foster SB, McIntosh K, Thompson B, et al
J Allergy Clin Immunol.
2008 Jul;122(1):159-65.
Abstract
 
Association of Site-specific and Participant-specific Factors with Retention of Children in a
Long-term Pediatric HIV Cohort Study.
Williams PL, Van Dyke R, Eagle M, et al
Am J Epidemiol. 2008 Apr 15
Abstract
 
Childhood abuse and initial presentation for HIV care: An opportunity for early intervention.
Mugavero MJ, Pence BW, Whetten K, et al
AIDS Care.
2007 Oct;19(9):1083-7.
Abstract
 
Diagnosis of HIV-1 Infection in Children Younger Than 18 Months in the United States.
Read JS; and the Committee on Pediatric AIDS. 
Pediatrics. 2007 Dec;120(6):e1547-62.
Abstract
 
Childhood abuse and initial presentation for HIV care: An opportunity for early intervention.
Mugavero MJ, Pence BW, Whetten K, et al
AIDS Care. 2007 Oct;19(9):1083-7.
Abstract
 
Trends in Hospitalizations of HIV-Infected Children and Adolescents in the United States:
Analysis of Data From the 1994-2003 Nationwide Inpatient Sample.

Kourtis AP, Bansil P, Posner SF, et al  
Pediatrics.
2007 Jul 2;
Abstract
 
Trends in Opportunistic Infections in the Pre-and Post-Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Eras
Among HIV-Infected Children in the Perinatal AIDS Collaborative Transmission Study, 1986-2004.

Nesheim SR, Kapogiannis BG, Soe MM, et al 
Pediatrics.
2007 Jul;120(1):100-9
Abstract
 
Patient, Caregiver and Regimen Characteristics Associated With Adherence to Highly Active
Antiretroviral Therapy Among HIV-Infected Children and Adolescents.

Martin S, Elliott-Desorbo DK, Wolters PL
Pediatr Infect Dis J.
2007 Jan;26(1):61-67.
Abstract
 
Challenges to re-enrolling perinatally HIV-infected and HIV-exposed but uninfected children
into a prospective cohort study: strategies for locating and recruiting hard-to-reach families.
Freedman D, Koenig LJ, Wiener J, et al 

Paediatr Perinat Epidemiol.
2006 Jul;20(4):338-47.
Abstract
 
Prevalence of Drug-Resistance Mutations and Non-Subtype B Strains Among HIV-Infected
Infants From New York State
Karchava M, Pulver W, Smith L, et al 
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2006 Aug 15;42(5):614-619
.
Abstract
 
National Estimates of Hospital Use by Children With HIV Infection in the United States: Analysis
of Data From the 2000 KIDS Inpatient Database.
Kourtis AP, Paramsothy P, Posner SF, et al

Pediatrics
. 2006 Jun 12;
Abstract
 
HIV treatment-related knowledge and self-efficacy among caregivers of HIV-infected children.
Nicholson O, Mellins C, Dolezal C, et al
Patient Educ Couns. 2005 Oct 20;
Abstract
 
Hospital and Outpatient Health Services Utilization Among HIV-Infected Children in
Care 2000-2001.
Rutstein RM, Gebo KA, Siberry GK, et al
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Med Care.
2005 Sep;43(9 suppl):31-39.
Abstract
 
High Incidence of HIV-Associated Mortality Among Black and Hispanic Infants
and Women of Childbearing Age in the United States 1990-2001.
Redelings MD, Frye DM, Sorvillo F. 
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr.
2005 Aug 1;39(4):496-498.
Abstract
 
Antiretroviral treatment in pediatric HIV infection in the United States: from clinical trials to
clinical practice.
Brogly S, Williams P, Seage GR
 
JAMA.
2005 May 11;293(18):2213-20.
Abstract
 
Trends in Antiretroviral Therapy Use and Survival Rates for a Large Cohort of HIV-Infected
Children and Adolescents in the United States, 1989-2001.
McConnell MS, Byers RH, Frederick T, et al

J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr.
2005 Apr 1;38(4):488-494.
Abstract
 
Malignancy in Perinatally Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Children in the
United States.
Kest H, Brogly S, McSherry G, et al   
Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2005 Mar;24(3):237-242.
Abstract
 
Morbidity and Mortality During The First Two Years of Life Among Uninfected Children
Born to Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1-Infected Women: The Women and Infants
Transmission Study.
Paul ME, Chantry CJ, Read JS,et al
Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2005 Jan;24(1):46-56|
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule United States, 2003
MMWR January 31, 2003 / Vol. 52
Paper

A profile of an HIV-and child-specific programme in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
Magnus M, Schmidt N, Brown B, et al
.
AIDS Care
2002 Aug;14 Suppl 1:S85-94

Abstract

Aging cohort of perinatally human immunodeficiency virus-infected children in New York
City. New York City Pediatric Surveillance of Disease Consortium.
Abrams EJ, Weedon J, Bertolli J, et al
Pediatr Infect Dis J 2001 May;20(5):511-7
Abstract

Human immunodeficiency virus-infected adolescents: a descriptive study of older
children in New York City, Los Angeles County, Massachusetts and Washington, DC.
Frederick T, Thomas P, Mascola L, et al
Pediatr Infect Dis J 2000 Jun;19(6):551-5
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bstract

 

          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 

 
POWERPOINT POSTER PRESENTATION
Trends in mortality in the pre- and post-HAART eras among HIV-infected children in the U.S. Perinatal AIDS
Collaborative Transmission Study (PACTS) (1986-2004)

B Kapogiannis

(XVII International  AIDS Conference)
Poster Presentation
 
POSTER
Possible Mitochondrial Dysfunction in a Large U.S Cohort of HIV-infected Children
MCrain, M Chernoff, J Oleske,  et al
(15 CROI)

PDF Poster     Abstract
 
Children with HIV and their families: Food, medicines, and play
M Cohen
(135 APHA)
Abstract

 
Meeting our children's needs: Community-driven HIV/AIDS research partnership
CR Schuster,  D Shaw, EJ Powel ,  S Nachman
(135 APHA)
Abstract

 
Policy review and analysis: Enrollment of HIV-positive foster children in clinical drug trials
in NYC
RV Gadhia, AL Lifflander, T Ross
(135 APHA)
Abstract
 
Perinatal HIV Infection can be reasonably excluded at three months
of age with HIV-1 DNA PCR in NYC

R Murphy, V Peters, B Gill, et al

(3rd IAS)
Abstract
 
Children with HIV/AIDS problems and solutions
P S H Hansell, W C B Budin

(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Vitamin D status and bone mineral density in perinatally HIV-infected children and adolescents
living in New York City

S Arpadi, M Horlick, D J MacMahon, et a
l
(15IAC)
Abstract

Psychosocial support for children affected by AIDS: a culturally-specific approach to
assess impact and identify best practices

L Z Gilborn, L Dube, J Brakarsh, et al

(15IAC)
Abstract

Children as caregivers to their ill mothers with HIV/AIDS
L J Bauman, G Foster

(15IAC)

Abstract
 
Children with HIV/AIDS problems and solutions
P S H Hansell, W C B Budin

(15IAC)
Abstract

Tuberculosis

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Underuse of effective measures to prevent and manage pediatric tuberculosis in the United States.
Lobato MN, Sun SJ, Moonan PK,
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2008 May;162(5):426-31

Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Identifying the Sources of Tuberculosis in Young Children: A Multistate Investigation
Sun SJ, Bennett DE, Flood J, et al

Emerg Infect Dis
 2002 Nov Vol. 8,
Paper
 

  Tuberculosis in human immunodeficiency virus-infected and human immunodeficiency virus-exposed
children in New York City.
Thomas P,
Bornschlegel K, Singh TP, et al. 
Pediatr Infect Dis J
2000 Aug;19(8):700-6

Abstract


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