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”:

Liquid paraffin: a reappraisal of its role in the treatment of constipation. F Sharif, E Crushell, K O'Driscoll, et al. Arch Dis Child2001;85:121–4.

Accidents and resulting injuries in premobile infants: data from the ALSPAC study. S A Warrington, C M Wright, ALSPAC Study Team. Arch Dis Child 2001;85:104–7.

Recent advances in cystic fibrosis. I J M Doull. Arch Dis Child2001;85:62–66.

Bile bilirubin pigment analysis in disorders of bilirubin metabolism in early infancy. W S Lee, P J McKiernan, S V Beath, et al. Arch Dis Child2001;85:38–42.

Should infants be screened for anaemia? A prospective study investigating the relation between haemoglobin at 8, 12, and 18 months and development at 18 months. A Sherriff, A Emond, J C Bell, et al. Arch Dis Child2001;84:480–5.

Adrenaline syringes are vastly over prescribed. D J Unsworth. Arch Dis Child 2001;84:410–11.

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

Calibration of the paediatric index of mortality in UK paediatric intensive care units. G A Pearson, J Stickley, F Shann. Arch Dis Child2001;84:125–8.

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