Evaluation of iron intake in preschool children in a setting with high anemia burden.

Background: Iron deficiency anemia affects millions of children worldwide. Iron intake assessments can inform targeted interventions.

Methods: This cross-sectional study describes diet and hemoglobin levels of children 1-5 y of age in a resource-limited setting in the Dominican Republic.

Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia in a Pediatric Clinic in the Dominican Republic.

Background: Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia affect billions of people worldwide. Infants and young children are the most vulnerable. The Niños Primeros en Salud pediatric clinic aims to follow the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommendation to screen all children at 12 months of age, a vital period for development and the time of greatest risk.

Implementation of a Novel, Resident-Led, Nocturnal Curriculum.

Background: Duty hour restrictions for resident physicians have led to radical changes in graduate medical education, including a shift to more night float rotations. These rotations have been viewed by residents as predominantly service focused with little opportunity for formalized education.

Objective: To develop and deliver a resident-driven, nocturnal curriculum to enhance the educational content and value of night float rotations.