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February 2008

February 29, 2008

  • Review Examines Screening for Bacterial Vaginosis in Pregnancy
  • Study Compares Risk Factors for SIDS and Apparent Life-Threatening Events
  • Article Describes the Development and Implementation of a Tool to Screen for Psychosocial Risks
  • Authors Look at the Effects of Late-Preterm Birth and Maternal Medical Conditions on Newborn Morbidity Risk

February 22, 2008

  • New Edition of Nutrition Knowledge Path Available
  • MCH Library Helps Families Identify Resources on Assisted Reproductive Technologies
  • Report Estimates Incidence of Unintentional Strangulation Deaths from the "Choking Game"
  • Study Explores the Role of Parental Consent in Adolescent Substance Use Research

February 15, 2008

  • New Edition of Oral Health Knowledge Path Available
  • Nursing Journal Focuses on Oral Health in Women and Children
  • Article Describes Foundations' Role in Improving Oral Health
  • Authors Summarize Proceedings of the First Institute for Interprofessional Prevention Education 
  • Study Assesses the Influence of Multiple Social Risk Factors on Children's Health

February 8, 2008

  • Brief Focuses on Maternal Depression as a Risk Factor Affecting Child Well-Being and School Readiness
  • Surgeon General Releases Report on Women's Mental Health
  • Report Summarizes Public Funding for Contraceptive and Related Services for Americans with Low Incomes
  • Journal Publishes Special Legal Issue on Laws and Policies Related to School Health Programs
  • Article Assesses Affects of Cueing on Health Professionals' Discussion of Intimate Partner Violence

February 1, 2008

  • Fact Sheet on Health Care Access and Utilization Among Adolescents And Young Adults Released
  • Online Series Designed to Facilitate Leadership Skills Training in "Real World" MCH Settings
  • Study Reviews Costs of Health Problems in Young Children and Interventions to Address Them
  • Article Assesses Cost-Effectiveness of Child-Restraint-System Program

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