Adolescent Medicine
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Pertussis Epidemic in Washington: Teen Booster, Adult Vaccination Key
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Negative Emotions Could Drive Abnormal BP Pattern in Some Teens
Major Finding: Compared with white Americans, black adolescents who reported negative emotions were at higher risk for nocturnal blood pressure...
Commentary
Can HPV Vaccination Be Simplified?
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Teens' First-Time Substance Use Rises in Summer Months
Major Finding: In June and July, the daily average rates of first-time alcohol, cigarette, and marijuana use among adolescents are 11,000, 5,000,...
Conference Coverage
Check Vitamin D in Adolescents Before Bariatric Surgery
Major Finding: Fifty-four percent of obese adolescents being evaluated for bariatric surgery had vitamin D deficiency, including 8% with a severe...
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Lone Star Tick Spreading Vegetarianism
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Prescription Stimulants Commonly Misused for Weight Loss
Major Finding: Misuse of prescription stimulants for the purpose of weight loss was reported by 11.7% of respondents: 13.1% of women and 9.7% of...
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More Teens Wear Seat Belts, Yet Text While Driving
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Secondhand Smoke Increases Bladder Problems in Children
Major Finding: Half of children with moderate to severe bladder symptoms are exposed to secondhand tobacco smoke on a regular basis.Data Source:...