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Marlene D. Melzer-Lange MD

Adjunct Professor

Institution: Medical College of Wisconsin
Department: Pediatrics
Division: Pediatrics Emergency Medicine

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Publications (63)

Violent Behavior (Levas MN, Melzer-Lange MD) Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics Volume 1 2 1 January 2024:1189-1192.e1 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85206224609 01/01/2024

Prediction of Suicide Attempts and Suicide-Related Events Among Adolescents Seen in Emergency Departments. (Brent DA, Horowitz LM, Grupp-Phelan J, Bridge JA, Gibbons R, Chernick LS, Rea M, Cwik MF, Shenoi RP, Fein JA, Mahabee-Gittens EM, Patel SJ, Mistry RD, Duffy S, Melzer-Lange MD, Rogers A, Cohen DM, Keller A, Hickey RW, Page K, Casper TC, King CA, Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN)) JAMA Netw Open 2023 Feb 01;6(2):e2255986 PMID: 36790810 PMCID: PMC9932829 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85148250760 02/16/2023 33 Citations

An intervention to improve safe firearm storage for adolescents presenting with suicide ideation or attempt in a pediatric emergency department (Cleary A, Kaczor F, Finnegan M, Schimek J, Egen-Schimek A, O’Donnell E, Melzer-Lange M) Injury Epidemiology December 2022;9 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85144569639 12/01/2022 8 Citations

Understanding adolescent responses to differently worded suicide attempt questions: Results from a large US pediatric sample (Hatkevich C, Grupp-Phelan J, Brent D, Barney BJ, Casper TC, Melzer-Lange M, Cwik M, King CA) Psychological Medicine 2 September 2022;52(12):2309-2318 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85097243566 09/02/2022 2 Citations

Assessing improvements in emergency department referrals to a hospital-based violence intervention program. (Watkins J, Scoggins N, Cheaton BM, Nimmer M, Levas MN, Baumer-Mouradian SH, Melzer-Lange MD) Inj Epidemiol 2021 Sep 13;8(Suppl 1):44 PMID: 34517900 PMCID: PMC8436440 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85114829125 09/15/2021 7 Citations

Prospective Development and Validation of the Computerized Adaptive Screen for Suicidal Youth. (King CA, Brent D, Grupp-Phelan J, Casper TC, Dean JM, Chernick LS, Fein JA, Mahabee-Gittens EM, Patel SJ, Mistry RD, Duffy S, Melzer-Lange M, Rogers A, Cohen DM, Keller A, Shenoi R, Hickey RW, Rea M, Cwik M, Page K, McGuire TC, Wang J, Gibbons R, Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network) JAMA Psychiatry 2021 May 01;78(5):540-549 PMID: 33533908 PMCID: PMC7859874 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85100645136 02/04/2021 54 Citations

Participation of Children and Adolescents in Live Crisis Drills and Exercises. (Schonfeld DJ, Melzer-Lange M, Hashikawa AN, Gorski PA, COUNCIL ON CHILDREN AND DISASTERS, COUNCIL ON INJURY, VIOLENCE, AND POISON PREVENTION, COUNCIL ON SCHOOL HEALTH) Pediatrics 2020 Sep;146(3) PMID: 32839245 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85090249546 08/26/2020 22 Citations

Five Profiles of Adolescents at Elevated Risk for Suicide Attempts: Differences in Mental Health Service Use. (King CA, Brent D, Grupp-Phelan J, Shenoi R, Page K, Mahabee-Gittens EM, Chernick LS, Melzer-Lange M, Rea M, McGuire TC, Littlefield A, Casper TC, Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN)) J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2020 Sep;59(9):1058-1068.e5 PMID: 31830523 PMCID: PMC7280071 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85078614545 12/13/2019 60 Citations

Patient at Risk: Emergency medical service providers' opinions on improving an electronic emergency information form database for the medical care of children with special health care needs. (Piibe Q, Kane E, Melzer-Lange M, Beckmann K) Disabil Health J 2020 Apr;13(2):100852 PMID: 31699640 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85075529401 11/09/2019 2 Citations

An educational intervention for medical students to improve self-efficacy in firearm injury prevention counseling. (Kwong JZ, Gray JM, Rein L, Liu Y, Melzer-Lange MD) Inj Epidemiol 2019;6(Suppl 1):27 PMID: 31333993 PMCID: PMC6616463 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85071249788 07/25/2019 11 Citations

Trauma-Informed Care for Violently Injured Patients in the Emergency Department. (Fischer KR, Bakes KM, Corbin TJ, Fein JA, Harris EJ, James TL, Melzer-Lange MD) Ann Emerg Med 2019 Feb;73(2):193-202 PMID: 30503381 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85057273190 12/07/2018 79 Citations

Development and Assessment of an Online Training for the Medical Response to Sex Trafficking of Minors. (Hansen S, Melzer-Lange M, Nugent M, Yan K, Rabbitt A) Acad Pediatr 2018;18(8):965-968 PMID: 30098443 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85055506569 08/12/2018 5 Citations

School Bus Transportation of Children With Special Health Care Needs. (O'Neil J, Hoffman BD, COUNCIL ON INJURY, VIOLENCE, AND POISON PREVENTION) Pediatrics 2018 May;141(5) PMID: 29712763 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85046470409 05/02/2018 8 Citations

Youth Victims of Violence Report Worse Quality of Life Than Youth With Chronic Diseases. (Levas MN, Melzer-Lange M, Tarima S, Beverung LM, Panepinto J) Pediatr Emerg Care 2020 Feb;36(2):e72-e78 PMID: 29489599 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85078863328 03/01/2018 4 Citations

Perceived Patient Preference and Clinical Testing for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea in Females: How Closely Are These Aligned? (Pickett ML, Melzer-Lange MD, Miller MK, Menon S, Visotcky AM, Drendel AL) Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2018 Jan;57(1):106-108 PMID: 28081613 PMCID: PMC6290991 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85036523245 01/14/2017 2 Citations

Association of Hospital Resources and Imaging Choice for Appendicitis in Pediatric Emergency Departments. (Fullerton K, Depinet H, Iyer S, Hall M, Herr S, Morton I, Lee T, Melzer-Lange M) Acad Emerg Med 2017 Apr;24(4):400-409 PMID: 28039951 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85018522940 01/01/2017 7 Citations

Physician Adherence to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines for Sexually Active Adolescents in the Pediatric Emergency Setting. (Pickett ML, Melzer-Lange MD, Miller MK, Menon S, Vistocky AM, Drendel AL) Pediatr Emerg Care 2018 Nov;34(11):767-773 PMID: 27749798 PMCID: PMC5378669 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84991490037 10/18/2016 13 Citations

Improvement in quality of life among violently injured youth after a brief intervention. (Levas MN, Boyle EA, Melzer-Lange M, Panepinto J) J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2016 Oct;81(4 Suppl 1):S61-6 PMID: 27032002 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85027093783 04/01/2016 7 Citations

Medical providers' understanding of sex trafficking and their experience with at-risk patients. (Beck ME, Lineer MM, Melzer-Lange M, Simpson P, Nugent M, Rabbitt A) Pediatrics 2015 Apr;135(4):e895-902 PMID: 25780076 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84927751097 03/18/2015 139 Citations

Child abuse pediatric consults in the pediatric emergency department improve adherence to hospital guidelines. (Webb T, Valvano T, Nugent M, Melzer-Lange M) WMJ 2013 Oct;112(5):206-10 PMID: 24734415 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84886002601 04/17/2014 5 Citations

Diagnostic findings in infants presenting to a pediatric emergency department for lethargy or feeding complaints. (Webb T, Nugent M, Simpson P, Melzer-Lange M) Pediatr Emerg Care 2014 Mar;30(3):151-6 PMID: 24583575 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84896404602 03/04/2014 4 Citations

Effects of a Systems Change Model to Respond to Patients Experiencing Partner Violence in Primary Care Medical Settings (Hamberger LK, Ambuel B, Guse CE, Phelan MB, Melzer-Lange M, Kistner A) Journal of Family Violence August 2014;29(6):581-594 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84905725223 01/01/2014 12 Citations

A comprehensive approach to pediatric injury prevention in the emergency department. (Zonfrillo MR, Melzer-Lange M, Gittelman MA) Pediatr Emerg Care 2014 Jan;30(1):56-62 PMID: 24378864 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84893013788 01/01/2014 29 Citations

Healthcare Can Change from Within: Sustained Improvement in the Healthcare Response to Intimate Partner Violence (Ambuel B, Hamberger LK, Guse CE, Melzer-Lange M, Phelan MB, Kistner A) Journal of Family Violence November 2013;28(8):833-847 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84885711984 11/01/2013 63 Citations

Injury prevention: opportunities in the emergency department. (Melzer-Lange MD, Zonfrillo MR, Gittelman MA) Pediatr Clin North Am 2013 Oct;60(5):1241-53 PMID: 24093906 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84884816369 10/08/2013 17 Citations

Firearm-related injuries affecting the pediatric population. (Dowd MD, Sege RD, Council on Injury, Violence, and Poison Prevention Executive Committee, American Academy of Pediatrics) Pediatrics 2012 Nov;130(5):e1416-23 PMID: 23080412 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84868611668 10/20/2012 244 Citations

H1N1 hemagglutinin-inhibition seroprevalence in Emergency Department Health Care workers after the first wave of the 2009 influenza pandemic. (Kumar S, Fan J, Melzer-Lange M, Trost J, Havens PL, Willoughby RE, Chusid MJ, Henrickson KJ) Pediatr Emerg Care 2011 Sep;27(9):804-7 PMID: 21878831 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-80052967973 09/01/2011 14 Citations

Aggressive behavior in children and adolescents. (Zahrt DM, Melzer-Lange MD) Pediatr Rev 2011 Aug;32(8):325-32 PMID: 21807873 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-79961212052 08/03/2011 30 Citations

Validation of two child passenger safety questionnaires. (Uherick L, Gorelick MH, Biechler R, Brixey SN, Melzer-Lange M) Inj Prev 2010 Oct;16(5):343-7 PMID: 20805618 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-77958106520 09/02/2010 8 Citations

Evaluation of an intimate partner violence curriculum in a pediatric hospital. (Johnson NL, Klingbeil C, Melzer-Lange M, Humphreys C, Scanlon MC, Simpson P) Pediatrics 2009 Feb;123(2):562-8 PMID: 19171623 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-61549107577 01/28/2009 12 Citations

Urban community characteristics and adolescent assault victims. (Melzer-Lange MD, Van Thatcher CD, Liu J, Zhu S) WMJ 2007 Oct;106(7):394-6 PMID: 18030827 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-35848961867 11/23/2007 6 Citations

Comparison of methods for analyzing recurrent events data: application to the Emergency Department Visits of Pediatric Firearm Victims. (Lim HJ, Liu J, Melzer-Lange M) Accid Anal Prev 2007 Mar;39(2):290-9 PMID: 17045949 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-33845298300 10/19/2006 26 Citations

Psychosocial needs of African American youth presenting to a pediatric emergency department with assault-related injuries. (McCart MR, Davies WH, Phelps LF, Heuermann W, Melzer-Lange MD) Pediatr Emerg Care 2006 Mar;22(3):154-9 PMID: 16628096 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-33646755607 04/22/2006 15 Citations

Concerns and coping of African-American mothers after youth assault requiring emergency medical treatment. (Phelps LF, Davies WH, McCart MR, Klein-Tasman BP, Melzer-Lange MD, Heuermann W) J Pediatr Psychol 2006 May;31(4):388-96 PMID: 16093519 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-33645996037 08/12/2005 9 Citations

Bullying prevention: Wisconsin takes a stand. (Melzer-Lange MD, Cohen RW, Grossberg PM, Matthews CK, Heuermann W, Kocs KJ, Hale LJ, Gilmore C) WMJ 2005 Jan;104(1):57-61 PMID: 15779727 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-12844281924 03/23/2005 1 Citation

Give Wisconsin children a boost. (Uherick LA, Melzer-Lange MD, Pierce SE) WMJ 2005 Jan;104(1):37-40 PMID: 15779723 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-12844252575 03/23/2005 1 Citation

Assessment of trauma symptoms among adolescent assault victims. (McCart MR, Davies WH, Harris R, Wincek J, Calhoun AD, Melzer-Lange MD) J Adolesc Health 2005 Jan;36(1):70.e7-13 PMID: 15661600 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-12344255748 01/22/2005 16 Citations

Office preparedness for pediatric emergencies: baseline preparedness and the impact of guideline distribution. (Walsh-Kelly CM, Bergholte J, Erschen MJ, Melzer-Lange M) Pediatr Emerg Care 2004 May;20(5):289-94 PMID: 15123899 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-2442437594 05/05/2004 17 Citations

Emergency department management of sexually transmitted infections in US adolescents: results from the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey. (Beckmann KR, Melzer-Lange MD, Gorelick MH) Ann Emerg Med 2004 Mar;43(3):333-8 PMID: 14985659 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-1442336150 02/27/2004 62 Citations

Sexual-history taking in the pediatric emergency department. (Beckmann KR, Melzer-Lange MD) Ambul Pediatr 2004;4(1):41-2 PMID: 14731093 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0842324048 01/21/2004 4 Citations

Patient-controlled analgesia for sickle cell pain crisis in a pediatric emergency department. (Melzer-Lange MD, Walsh-Kelly CM, Lea G, Hillery CA, Scott JP) Pediatr Emerg Care 2004 Jan;20(1):2-4 PMID: 14716157 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0347763461 01/13/2004 49 Citations

The effectiveness of a follow-up program at improving HIV testing in a pediatric emergency department. (Beckmann KR, Melzer-Lange MD, Cuene B, Dietz M, Havens PL) WMJ 2002;101(8):30-4 PMID: 12557610 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0036912439 02/01/2003 10 Citations

Clinical puzzler: Teen in shock (Melzer-Lange MD) Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine March 2003;4(1):75-79 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0038205973 01/01/2003

Developing community coalitions in youth violence prevention. (Heuermann WK, Melzer-Lange MD) WMJ 2002;101(6):30-3 PMID: 12355966 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0036377516 10/03/2002 3 Citations

Bullying: the physician's role. (Melzer-Lange MD, Pulley SC) WMJ 2002;101(6):26-9 PMID: 12355965 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0036376252 10/03/2002 3 Citations

Project UJIMA: working together to make things right. (Marcelle DR, Melzer-Lange MD) WMJ 2001;100(2):22-5 PMID: 11419365 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0034987124 06/23/2001 38 Citations

Advised follow-up after emergency treatment of adolescents with violence-related injuries. (Melzer-Lange M, Lye PS, Calhoun AD) Pediatr Emerg Care 1998 Oct;14(5):334-7 PMID: 9814399 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0031768878 11/14/1998 15 Citations

Violence and associated high-risk health behavior in adolescents. Substance abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, and pregnancy of adolescents. (Melzer-Lange MD) Pediatr Clin North Am 1998 Apr;45(2):307-17 PMID: 9568011 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0031950242 05/06/1998 28 Citations

False-positive preliminary radiograph interpretations in a pediatric emergency department: clinical and economic impact. (Walsh-Kelly CM, Hennes HM, Melzer-Lange MD) Am J Emerg Med 1997 Jul;15(4):354-6 PMID: 9217523 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0030834246 07/01/1997 13 Citations

Management of children at risk for occult bacteremia. (Givens TG, Walsh-Kelly C, Glaeser P, Melzer-Lange M, Hennes H, Polhill RB Jr, Hardwick WE Jr, Monroe KW, Nichols MH, Edwards KH) Pediatr Emerg Care 1996 Dec;12(6):460-2 PMID: 8989802 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0030344807 12/01/1996 2 Citations

Adolescent health care in a pediatric emergency department. (Melzer-Lange M, Lye PS) Ann Emerg Med 1996 May;27(5):633-7 PMID: 8629786 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0029878727 05/01/1996 41 Citations

Clinical impact of radiograph misinterpretation in a pediatric ED and the effect of physician training level. (Walsh-Kelly CM, Melzer-Lange MD, Hennes HM, Lye P, Hegenbarth M, Sty J, Starshak R) Am J Emerg Med 1995 May;13(3):262-4 PMID: 7755814 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0029019714 05/01/1995 41 Citations

Chlamydia trachomatis infections: implications for pregnant adolescents and their infants. (Melzer-Lange M, Good L, Hennes H) Infect Dis Obstet Gynecol 1994;2(1):10-5 PMID: 18475359 PMCID: PMC2364361 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84956442979 01/01/1994

Reliability of observation variables in distinguishing infectious outcome of febrile young infants. (Bonadio WA, Hennes H, Smith D, Ruffing R, Melzer-Lange M, Lye P, Isaacman D) Pediatr Infect Dis J 1993 Feb;12(2):111-4 PMID: 8426766 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0027535274 02/01/1993 65 Citations

The role of abdominal x-rays in the diagnosis and management of intussusception. (Smith DS, Bonadio WA, Losek JD, Walsh-Kelly CM, Hennes HM, Glaeser PW, Melzer-Lange M, Rimm AA) Pediatr Emerg Care 1992 Dec;8(6):325-7 PMID: 1454638 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0026496076 12/01/1992 26 Citations

Clinical predictors of bacterial versus aseptic meningitis in childhood. (Walsh-Kelly C, Nelson DB, Smith DS, Losek JD, Melzer-Lange M, Hennes HM, Glaeser PW) Ann Emerg Med 1992 Aug;21(8):910-4 PMID: 1497155 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0026659725 08/01/1992 26 Citations

Relationship of temperature pattern and serious bacterial infections in infants 4 to 8 weeks old 24 to 48 hours after antibiotic treatment. (Bonadio WA, Lehrmann M, Hennes H, Smith D, Ruffing R, Melzer-Lange M, Lye P, Isaacman D) Ann Emerg Med 1991 Sep;20(9):1006-8 PMID: 1877764 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0025740964 09/01/1991 4 Citations

Improved speed and accuracy of calculations with a programmable calculator in pediatric emergency scenarios. (Melzer-Lange M, Wyatt D, Walsh-Kelly C, Smith D, Hegenbarth MA, Eisenberg CS) Am J Dis Child 1991 Mar;145(3):264-6 PMID: 1900657 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0025978061 03/01/1991 2 Citations

Haemophilus influenzae B meningitis in a patient with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt and meningomyelocele. (Brandstetter Y, Melzer-Lange M, Chusid MJ) Wis Med J 1990 Aug;89(8):461-3 PMID: 2396426 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0025469567 08/01/1990 2 Citations

Epiglottitis: comparison of signs and symptoms in children less than 2 years old and older. (Losek JD, Dewitz-Zink BA, Melzer-Lange M, Havens PL) Ann Emerg Med 1990 Jan;19(1):55-8 PMID: 2297156 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0025055119 01/01/1990 23 Citations

Naphthalene-induced hemolysis in a black female toddler deficient in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase. (Melzer-Lange M, Walsh-Kelly C) Pediatr Emerg Care 1989 Mar;5(1):24-6 PMID: 2710663 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0024550226 03/01/1989 12 Citations

Esophageal foreign body presenting with altered consciousness. (Melzer-Lange M, Van Howe R, Losek JD) Am J Dis Child 1988 Sep;142(9):915-6 PMID: 3414616 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0023786071 09/01/1988 6 Citations

An unusual complication from a femoral venous catheter. (Bonadio WA, Losek JD, Melzer-Lange M) Pediatr Emerg Care 1988 Mar;4(1):27-9 PMID: 3362730 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0023891199 03/01/1988 8 Citations

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