Association of Etonogestrel-Releasing Contraceptive Implant with Reduced Weight Gain in an Exclusively Breastfed Infant: Report and Literature Review.

Background: Studies have not found that hormonal contraceptive implants adversely affect breastfeeding, but theoretical concerns exist.

Methods: We reported a case of reduced weight gain in an exclusively breastfed infant in association with placement of (ENG)-releasing contraceptive implant (Nexplanon) to the FDA Adverse Events Reporting System (FAERS). We further queried reports to FAERS and reviewed published studies of the ENG implant during breastfeeding.

Using pedometers to increase physical activity and improve health: a systematic review.

Context: Without detailed evidence of their effectiveness, pedometers have recently become popular as a tool for motivating physical activity.

Objective: To evaluate the association of pedometer use with physical activity and health outcomes among outpatient adults.

Data Sources: English-language articles from MEDLINE, EMBASE, Sport Discus, PsychINFO, Cochrane Library, Thompson Scientific (formerly known as Thompson ISI), and ERIC (1966-2007); bibliographies of retrieved articles; and conference proceedings.

Inhalational, gastrointestinal, and cutaneous anthrax in children: a systematic review of cases: 1900 to 2005.

Objective: To systematically review all published case reports of children with anthrax to evaluate the predictors of disease progression and mortality.

Data Sources: Fourteen selected journal indexes (1900-1966), MEDLINE (1966-2005), and the bibliographies of all retrieved articles.

Study Selection: Case reports (any language) of anthrax in persons younger than 18 years published between January 1, 1900, and December 31, 2005.

Pediatric anthrax: implications for bioterrorism preparedness.

Objectives: To systematically review the literature about children with anthrax to describe their clinical course, treatment responses, and the predictors of disease progression and mortality.

Data Sources: MEDLINE (1966-2005), 14 selected journal indexes (1900-1966) and bibliographies of all retrieved articles.

Review Methods: We sought case reports of pediatric anthrax published between 1900 and 2005 meeting predefined criteria.

Quality improvement strategies for hypertension management: a systematic review.

Background: Care remains suboptimal for many patients with hypertension.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of quality improvement (QI) strategies in lowering blood pressure.

Data Sources: MEDLINE, Cochrane databases, and article bibliographies were searched for this study.