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A glucocorticoid-resistance model has been proposed to provide an explanation for how stress might influence diseases in which excessive inflammation is observed (e.g., allergies, autoimmune diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, and cardiovascular disease). In these cases, chronic stress diminishes the immune system s sensitivity to glucocorticoids that normally terminate the inflammatory response. For example, in a study of a group of 50 parents caring for a child undergoing treatment for pediatric cancer, whole blood of parents of cancer patients exhibited a lesser dexamethasone-dependent suppression of IL-6 production in vitro compared to parents of medically healthy children.94... 

Departments of Pediatrics and Biochemistry, Edinburgh Northern Group of Hospitals and Departments of Child Life and Health, and Clinical Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland... 

Warner I, Neijens H, Landau LI, et al Asthma A follow-up statement from an international pediatric asthma consensus group. Arch Dis Child 1992 67 240-248. 

Fig. 2.2 Fold-changes in the area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC) of atomoxe-tine in the presence of intrinsic/extrinsic factors, as compared to the control group. Group 1 (without the specific intrinsic or extrinsic factor). Groups 2 and 3 under hepatic subjects with hepatic impairment as defined by Child-Pugh B and C, respectively. Group 2 under renal subjects with end-stage renal disease. Group 2 under Pediatric adolescents and children older than 5 years old. Group 2 under Gender female subjects as compared to male subjects (control ...

Redden L, DelBello M, Wagner KD, Wilens TE, Malhotra S, Wozniak P, Vigna NV, Greco 4th N, Kovacs X, Abi-Saab W, Saltarelli M. Depakote ER Pediatric Mania Group. Long-term safety of divalproex sodium extended-release in children and adolescents with bipolar I disorder. J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol 2009 19(1) 83-9. 

It is estimated that between 15 and 20% of children in the United States have a significant ongoing need for health care (Newacheck et al., 1998). In order to clearly define the group of children and youth discussed in this paper, the term children with special health care needs as defined by the Federal Bureau of Maternal and Child Health will be used. Children with special health care needs are those who have or are at increased risk for a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional condition, and who also require health and related services of a type or amount beyond that required by children generally (American Academy of Pediatrics (aap), 1993). This definition includes children with chronic illness that is defined as a condition that lasts at least 3 months and requires extensive hospitalization or in-home health services (aap, 1993). 

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