The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Nov 2007
Pediatric recertification and quality of care: the role of the American Board of Pediatrics in improving children's health care.
American health care is in the middle of a second revolution in quality as profound as the Flexner revolution occurring almost 100 years ago. Although systems issues are the basis for most of the concern, physician quality and professional development are also pertinent. Specialty board certification and maintenance of certification are key drivers of professional development and improvement of care.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Nov 2007
Differences in mortality between late-preterm and term singleton infants in the United States, 1995-2002.
To assess differences in mortality between late-preterm (34-36 weeks) and term (37-41 weeks) infants. ⋯ Late-preterm infants have higher mortality rates than term infants throughout infancy. Our findings may be used to guide obstetrical and pediatric decision-making.
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The future of pediatric research will be enhanced by strengthening traditional biomedical approaches and embracing emerging opportunities. Biomedical discovery and translation of new knowledge, concepts, and devices into better diagnostic and therapeutic options will require more pediatric physician-scientists, rapid adoption of enabling technologies, increased funding for research and research training (including the creation of federally funded pediatric translational research centers), and a broader distribution of research activities across the academic pediatric community. ⋯ Achieving better outcomes through individually tailored (personalized) care for children should be tested experimentally. The future of pediatrics is bright, but will depend on the recognition of and response to a growing array of exciting opportunities.