A study shows that consumption of 100% fruit juice is associated with better nutrient intake vs nonconsumption and is not associated with weight or the likelihood of becoming overweight. Medscape Medical News
Immunization of preterm infants at 2 months with the diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis (DTaP) vaccine does not increase the risk of prolonged apnea or bradycardia, according to a report in the May issue of Pediatrics. Reuters Health Information
Preterm neonates should not be resuscitated using room air, warn the authors of prospective study published in the June issue of Pediatrics. Reuters Health Information
Certain formerly premature infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) appear to be at increased risk of severe pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH), researchers report in the December issue of Pediatrics. Reuters Health Information
