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The Test of Gross Motor Development is used to identify children's level of motor proficiency, specifically to detect motor delays. This study aimed to translate the TGMD-3 items and assess reliability and content and construct validity for the TGMD-3 in Brazil. A cross-cultural translation was used to generate a Brazilian Portuguese version of the TGMD-3. The validation process involved 33 professionals and 597 Brazilian children (ages 3–10) from the five main geographic regions of Brazil. The results confirmed language clarity and pertinence, as well as face validity of the TGMD-3. High intrarater (.60 to.90) and interrater (.85 to.99) reliability was evident, and test-retest temporal stability was confirmed (locomotor.93; ball skills.81). Adequate internal consistency was present for the skills-to-test and subtests correlations (TGMD-3-BR: α.74; locomotor skills: α.63; ball skills: α.76) and performance-criteria-to-test and -subtest correlations (TGMD-3: α.93; locomotor skills:.90; ball skills:.88). Confirmatory factor analysis supported the construct validity of a two-factor model (RMSEA =.04, 90% confidence interval:.03 to.05; CFI =.94; NFI =.91; TLI =.92; GFI =.94; AGFI =.92). The TGMD-3 is a valid and reliable instrument for Brazilian children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose To describe the development of a Pediatric Degree Option program and its impact on pediatric-focused advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs) and faculty scholarly productivity. Educational activity The Pediatric Degree Option program was established in 2011 and requires 16 h of didactic coursework and APPEs. The number of pediatric-focused APPEs and mean number of APPEs per pediatric faculty per year was compared pre- (2005–2010) and post-implementation (2011–2016). In addition, the median number of scholarship activities per student pre- and post-implementation was compared. The initial position obtained by graduates completing the degree option was collected. Findings Thirty students have completed the program. There were 146 pediatric-focused APPEs for the pre-implementation period and 259 post-implementation. However, there was an increase in pediatric faculty during the post-implementation, so there was no difference in the mean number of pediatric-focused APPEs per pediatric faculty in the pre- versus post-implementation period, 8.4 + 2.7 versus 6.9 +1.0, p = .224. A significant increase in the median number of pediatric-focused scholarly activities per student was observed pre-versus post-implementation, 3 (2–5) versus 5 (3–7), p = .005. Twenty-six (86.7%) students in the post-implementation period participated as a research assistant or coauthor in an original research or manuscript writing project. Students accepted a variety of positions after graduation including twelve (40%) accepting a PGY1 residency and eight (36.7%) as community pharmacists. Summary Although the number of pediatric-focused APPEs increased in the post-implementation, this did not result in an increase in the mean number of mean pediatric-focused APPEs per pediatric faculty member. However, it did allow a unique opportunity for 30 students with interest in pediatrics and allowed for content and skill development. The Pediatric Degree Option program allowed students to gain experience with pediatric-focused scholarly activities that also enhanced faculty productivity in scholarship and research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Management of PTLD is a collaborative effort between transplant physicians, oncologists, pathologists, and infectious disease physicians. Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLD) are among the most serious complications of immunosuppression, and any of us who have cared for patients with PTLD appreciate the challenges faced in managing this heterogeneous disease. I expect that the second edition of post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders will find its place with any physician caring for patients with PTLD and provide up-to-date guidance on managing these patients at every stage of the disease process. [Extracted from the article]

The article reviews the book "Paediatric Forensic Neuropsychology," edited by Elizabeth M. S. Sherman and Brian L. Brooks.

The article reviews the book “Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Children and Adolescents: From Basic Science to Clinical Management,” edited by M.W. Kirkwood and K.O. Yeates.

The article reviews the book "Libro del Governo e del regime dei bambini," by Ibn al-Jazzar and Francesca Lucchetta.

The article reviews the book "Supporting the Child and the Family in Pediatric Palliative Care," by Erica Brown and Brian Warr.

The article reviews books relating to pediatric rehabilitation, including "Pediatric Endocrinology," 2nd edition, edited by Mark A. Sperling, "Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Developmental Issues," edited by Stephen von Tetzchner and Nicola Grove, "Straight talk about psychiatric medications for kids," by Timothy E. Wilens and "Treating Personality Disorders in Children and Adolescents," by Efrain Bleiberg.

Reviews the book "Developmental and Therapeutic Intervention in the NICU," by E.R. Vergara and R. Bigsby.