Adolescent Medicine
From the Journals
Teen mothers using long-acting reversible contraception are least likely to use condoms
Teen mothers using the patch, ring, injections, or the pill are more likely to use condoms, but condom use still is relatively low in this...
From the Journals
LAIV doesn’t up asthmatic children’s risk of lower respiratory events
This study finds LAIV as safe as IIV for children and adolescents with asthma or recurrent wheezing.
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No increased risk of psychiatric problems tied to isotretinoin
Isotretinoin patients may be vulnerable to psychiatric problems, but data don’t support a causal relationship.
News from the FDA/CDC
ACIP approves meningococcal booster for persons at increased risk
Committee recognizes challenges of meningococcal outbreaks on college campuses.
Conference Coverage
Survey: Patient-provider communication regarding dyspareunia disappoints
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Communication between patients and HCPs about endometriosis-related dyspareunia is suboptimal, according to results of an...
From the Journals
Substantial reductions in HPV infections, CIN2+ after vaccination
Some of the declines in HPV infections, CIN2+, and anogenital warts seen with HPV vaccination was due to herd effect.
From the Journals
Cannabis vaping among teens tied to tobacco use
The health implications of cannabis vaping are unknown.
Feature
Appeals court allows Title X restrictions to take effect
Latest News
Medical cannabis laws appear no longer tied to drop in opioid overdose mortality
"Cannabinoids have demonstrated therapeutic benefits, but reducing population-level opioid overdose mortality does not appear to be among them,"...
From the Journals
Vaping among teens increased significantly from 2017 to 2018
Growth of higher-nicotine systems “might signal a change” in addiction patterns.
Opinion
Get patients vaccinated: Avoid unwelcome international travel souvenirs
A trip to a travel medicine physician can protect patients from returning from international travel with an unwelcome infection.