Adolescent Medicine
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Significant increase in vitamin D deficiency in kids with major depressive disorder
The findings reiterate the importance of screening for vitamin D deficiency in children and adolescents, with or without depression.
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JAK-inhibitor safety in adolescents with AD: Long-term analyses reported
For abrocitinib, "we're starting to get good numbers of [adolescents] who've had about 2 years of exposure," Dr. Lawrence Eichenfield said.
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Talking tobacco with youth? Ask the right questions
Children and adolescents in the United States are smoking cigarettes less—but use of “vapes” is taking their place. Effective prevention starts...
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Youth-led sexual health program improves teen knowledge, autonomy
Participants in the 9-month program improved in all domains assessed, including sexual and reproductive health knowledge, self-efficacy and...
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The family firearm often used in youth suicide
About 8% of suicide attempts result in death, but when an attempt involves a firearm the percentage jumps astronomically to 90%.
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Half of teens drop below obesity cutoff with semaglutide
The semaglutide findings are “historically unprecedented with treatments other than bariatric surgery.”
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Facial, hand, and foot dermatitis: Lebrikizumab and dupilumab show efficacy in new studies
"Lebrikizumab was efficacious in clearing and improving facial and hand dermatitis, burdensome and difficult-to-treat areas, in most patients," Dr...
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1,726-nm lasers poised to revolutionize acne treatment, expert predicts
“Further study of both scarring and acne are needed to fully categorize the benefit and to optimize treatments,” Dr. Jeffrey Dover said.
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Interdisciplinary program reduced pediatric pain without pharmacology
Participating in an outpatient program also had a significant positive effect on health-related quality of life for patients and families
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Most children with ADHD are not receiving treatment
Girls (vs. boys) and children from families with higher incomes and higher education levels were among those less likely to get treatment.
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Survey reveals room for improvement in teen substance use screening
Lack of treatment and referral options impedes routine substance use screening in primary care settings.