Spring 2004 Contents

• SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)
  
• District Report
  A new governor, a new cabinet, and new department heads
  
• Early Intervention and Caries Risk Assessment Are the Keys to Controlling Dental Disease in Children
  
• CMA House of Delegates 2004 Report
  Childhood obesity, medical student loans, universal immunization, measles, asthma, and swimming pool fencing were among the topics tackled at the 133rd CMA House of Delegates in March.
• Effects of Childcare on Children’s Social and Emotional Development
  
• Enzyme Replacement Therapy for Lysosomal Storage Disorders:
  
• A New Treatment for Children with Early Scoliosis or
• Thoracic Deformity
  
• American Academy of Pediatrics 2004 Joint Meeting
  District members were honored for their dedication to the welfare of California children.
  
• Pride of the Profession Award
  Chapter 4 Past President Quynh Kieu, M.D. was recognized for promoting the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.
• Diversity in California: Appreciating Diverse Cultural Traditions and Celebrations
  
• Vitamin K for Newborn Babies: A Lesson in Advocacy
  
• Lyme Disease: What California Pediatricians Should Know