Pediatrics
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Teenagers get in the queue for COVID-19 vaccines
Several drug companies are planning to begin trials in children and adolescents.
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Few outcome differences for younger adolescents after bariatric surgery
Younger adolescents did as well as their older counterparts for most variables.
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Childhood growth hormones raise risk for adult cardiovascular events
Longer duration of use and higher cumulative dose of hormones added to cardiovascular risk.
Opinion
Collateral damage in the war on obesity
Obesity is clearly a societal problem and selectively targeting the victims is not the answer.
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AAP issues new guidelines for diagnosing, managing eating disorders
Eating disorders occur across the spectrum of races, ethnicities, sexes, and socioeconomic statuses.
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‘Hidden’ danger of type 2 diabetes diagnosis at early age
“This difference in risk between younger and older people in terms of absolute versus lifetime risks of type 2 diabetes complications should...
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New dietary guidelines omit recommended cuts to sugar, alcohol intake
The guidelines omit a recommendation from the advisory committee’s ...
Conference Coverage
LGBTQ+ youth issues include fertility counseling and foster care
Two studies in the previous year highlight key areas with clinical implications for pediatricians when caring for LGBTQ+ patients.
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Gender surgical outcomes differ following puberty suppression
Results indicate puberty suppression may aid technical feasibility of varied surgical techniques.
From the Journals
Teenage bone density declines following sleeve gastrectomy
These patients may never reach peak bone mass.
News
FDA approves liraglutide for adolescents with obesity