Letters on the following papers have been published recently as rapid responses on theADC website. To read these letters visit www.archdischild.com and click on “Read rapid responses”:

Autosomal recessive osteopetrosis: diagnosis, management, and outcome. C J Wilson, A Vellodi. Arch Dis Child2000;83:449–52.

An association between sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and Helicobacter pylori infection. J R Kerr, A Al-Khattaf, A J Barson,et al. Arch Dis Child 2000;83:429–34.

Accessing electronic information for clinical decisions. R S Phillips.Arch Dis Child2000;83:373–4.

Scrotal temperature is increased in disposable plastic lined nappies. C-J Partsch, M Aukamp, W G Sippell. Arch Dis Child 2000;83:364–8.

Intracytoplasmic sperm injection and other aspects of new reproductive technologies. A G Sutcliffe. Arch Dis Child 2000;83:98–101.

Raised serum transaminases: not always liver disease. B M Kamath, A Dhawan, G Mieli-Vergani. Arch Dis Child2000;82:266.

Emergency management of meningococcal disease. A J Pollard, J Britto, S Nadel, et al. Arch Dis Child 1999;80:290–6.

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