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 eLetters”:

Neonatal screening for cystic fibrosis. Arch Dis Child2001;84:449.

An auditable protocol for treating attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Hilla P, Taylor E. Arch Dis Child2001;84:404–9.

Prophylaxis for respiratory syncytial virus infection: missing the target. Buck JJ, Debenham P, Tasker RC. Arch Dis Child2001;84:373.

Lumbar puncture should not be performed in meningococcal disease. Nadel S.Arch Dis Child2001;84:373.

An audit of RCP guidelines on DMSA scanning after urinary tract infection. Deshpande PV, Verrier Jones K. Arch Dis Child2001;84:324–7.

Evaluation of urinary tract calculi in children. Hulton S-A. Arch Dis Child 2001;84:320–3.

The “How!” sign: a central palmar blister induced by overplaying on a Nintendo console. Wood J. Arch Dis Child2001;84:288.

Investigation and treatment of facial paralysis. Riordan M. Arch Dis Child 2001;84:286–8.

Calibration of the paediatric index of mortality in UK paediatric intensive care units. Pearson GA, Stickley J, Shann F. Arch Dis Child 2001;84:125–8.

The need for and the role of a coordinator in child health surveillance/promotion. Blair M.Arch Dis Child2001;84:1–5.

Effect of severity of disability on survival in north east England cerebral palsy cohort. Hutton JL, Colver AF, Mackie PC.Arch Dis Child2000;83:468–74.

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