Annotations

	"Can I have a letter for the housing, doctor?" • Commentary SHEILA MCKENZIE; and JAMES PATON Arch Dis Child 1998; 78: 505-507. doi:10.1136/adc.78.6.505 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Original articles

	Neurological outcome of methylmalonic acidaemia P Nicolaides, J Leonard, and R Surtees Arch Dis Child 1998; 78: 508-512. doi:10.1136/adc.78.6.508 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Trends in growth and obesity in ethnic groups in Britain S Chinn, J M Hughes, and R J Rona Arch Dis Child 1998; 78: 513-517. doi:10.1136/adc.78.6.513 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Development and progression of microalbuminuria in a clinic sample of patients with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus C A Jones, G P Leese, S Kerr, K Bestwick, D I Isherwood, J P Vora, D A Hughes, and C Smith Arch Dis Child 1998; 78: 518-523. doi:10.1136/adc.78.6.518 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Determinants of axial and peripheral bone mass in Chinese adolescents J C Y Cheng, S S S F Leung, W T K Lee, J T F Lau, N Maffulli, A Y K Cheung, and K M Chan Arch Dis Child 1998; 78: 524-530. doi:10.1136/adc.78.6.524 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Molecular diagnosis of spinal muscular atrophy H Stewart, A Wallace, J McGaughran, R Mountford, and H Kingston Arch Dis Child 1998; 78: 531-535. doi:10.1136/adc.78.6.531 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Efficacy, tolerance, and pharmacokinetics of once daily tobramycin for pseudomonas exacerbations in cystic fibrosis P Vic, S Ategbo, D Turck, M O Husson, V Launay, G A Loeuille, A Sardet, A Deschildre, D Druon, and C Arrouet-Lagande Arch Dis Child 1998; 78: 536-539. doi:10.1136/adc.78.6.536 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Urinary N-acetyl--D-glucosaminidase activity in patients with cystic fibrosis on long term gentamicin inhalation E Ring, E Eber, W Erwa, and M S Zach Arch Dis Child 1998; 78: 540-543. doi:10.1136/adc.78.6.540 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Rectal hydrocortisone during stress in patients with adrenal insufficiency M De Vroede, R Beukering, M Spit, and M Jansen Arch Dis Child 1998; 78: 544-547. doi:10.1136/adc.78.6.544 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Congenital cardiac anomalies with vein of Galen malformations in infants D B McElhinney, V V Halbach, N H Silverman, C F Dowd, and F L Hanley Arch Dis Child 1998; 78: 548-551. doi:10.1136/adc.78.6.548 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Genetic testing for maturity onset diabetes of the young in childhood hyperglycaemia K A Matyka, F Beards, M Appleton, S Ellard, A Hattersley, and D B Dunger Arch Dis Child 1998; 78: 552-554. doi:10.1136/adc.78.6.552 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Twelve cases of analgesic headache D N K Symon Arch Dis Child 1998; 78: 555-556. doi:10.1136/adc.78.6.555 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Deficiency of laryngeal collagen type II in an infant with respiratory problems K Frenzel, G Amann, and B Lubec Arch Dis Child 1998; 78: 557-559. doi:10.1136/adc.78.6.557 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Dental health in children with cancer J E Clarkson and O B Eden Arch Dis Child 1998; 78: 560-561. doi:10.1136/adc.78.6.560 [Abstract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]

Medical education

	A countrywide programme of continuing professional development in Argentina • Commentary H Lejarraga, M L Ageitos, A Galli, C Castro, Argentine Society of Paediatrics, Subcommittee of Continuing Paediatric Education;, and S J SHRIBMAN Arch Dis Child 1998; 78: 562-566. doi:10.1136/adc.78.6.562 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Current topics

	Psychological development of prematurely born children D Wolke Arch Dis Child 1998; 78: 567-570. doi:10.1136/adc.78.6.567 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Polio vaccine: is it time for a change? • Commentary Adam Finn, Frank Bell;, PAUL T HEATH, JENNY M MACLENNAN, and E RICHARD MOXON Arch Dis Child 1998; 78: 571-574. doi:10.1136/adc.78.6.571 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Personal practice

	Significance of the EEG after the first afebrile seizure • Commentary C P Panayiotopoulos; and J H CROSS Arch Dis Child 1998; 78: 575-577. doi:10.1136/adc.78.6.575 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters to the editor

	Chronic idiopathic bronchiolitis of infancy D SPENCER and P WELLER Arch Dis Child 1998; 78: 578. doi:10.1136/adc.78.6.578 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Confidential inquiry into families with two siblings with cystic fibrosis P J MORRISON, F J STEWART, A C MAGEE, and N C NEVIN Arch Dis Child 1998; 78: 578. doi:10.1136/adc.78.6.578a [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]

Archivist

	Coagulation tests in inflicted head injury ARCHIVIST Arch Dis Child 1998; 78: 559. doi:10.1136/adc.78.6.559 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	The endothelium in sickle cell disease ARCHIVIST Arch Dis Child 1998; 78: 561. doi:10.1136/adc.78.6.561 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]

Coat of Arms of the RCPCH

	Coat of Arms of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health Arch Dis Child 1998; 78: 523. doi:10.1136/adc.78.6.523 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]