Adolescent Medicine
From the Journals
Is it possible to classify dermatologists and internists into different patterns of prescribing behavior?
“Future work is needed to identify underlying factors associated with different prescribing phenotypes among both dermatologists and internists...
Commentary
‘I think I’m transgender’: A clinician’s guide to next steps
What do you do when a patient discloses that they think they are transgender? Here are the first steps to take.
Conference Coverage
Tips offered for treating co-occurring ADHD and SUDs
The challenge is what to treat first and/or how to treat the concomitant conditions safely, said Dr. Frances R. Levin.
Latest News
Teenagers get in the queue for COVID-19 vaccines
Several drug companies are planning to begin trials in children and adolescents.
Feature
Moderna needs more kids for COVID vaccine trials
Trials for 12- to 17-year-olds have started, but are getting many fewer volunteers per month than needed.
Guidance for Practicing Primary Care
Family physicians can help achieve national goals on STIs
How family physicians can support national strategic plan for sexually transmitted infections.
From the Journals
Data call for biologics trials in undertreated juvenile arthritis subtype
Many children with enthesitis-related arthritis have significant disease burden despite treatment with biologics currently approved for adults...
From the Journals
AAP issues new guidelines for diagnosing, managing eating disorders
Eating disorders occur across the spectrum of races, ethnicities, sexes, and socioeconomic statuses.
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.
Commentary
Etonogestrel implants may be bent, fractured by trauma or during sports
Removals of the implant upon such occasions can be challenging.
Opinion
To vape or not to vape: Is that really a question?
In addition to its inherent risk, vaping increases the risk of severe COVID-19 disease.