Adolescent Medicine
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Teens’ undisclosed dieting may precede anorexia nervosa diagnosis
Missed periods, refusing meals, skipping meals, fighting or arguing about eating, and withdrawal from normal activities and relationships are...
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Youths have strong opinions on language about body weight
The language we use around this sensitive topic is important, as youths are acutely aware that words have a direct impact on their mental health...
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With type 1 diabetes delay possible, focus now on screening
The FDA approval of teplizumab for the delay of type 1 diabetes highlights the need to cost effectively identify those at risk who could...
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Your patients are rotting their teeth with vaping
The study found that 79% of patients who responded “yes” to being a current user of vapes were at high risk for dental decay, compared with 60% of...
From the Journals
Rates of health care use after bariatric surgery in teens
Researchers found significantly lower rates of emergency department (ED) use and hospitalization 5 years after sleeve gastrectomy compared with...
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More work needed to optimize STI screening in primary care settings
Primary care doctors should incorporate some questions about sexual health during a regular head-to-toe checkup and ask questions in a very...
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More vaccinated people dying of COVID as fewer get booster shots
But the case for the effectiveness of vaccines and boosters versus skipping the shots remains strong.
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Laser and light devices for acne treatment continue to advance
“Are all 1,726-nm lasers made equal? That is a question that we have to keep in our mind,” Dr. Fernanda H. Sakamoto said.
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AAP issues clinical update to cerebral palsy guidelines
Pediatricians urged to formalize standard developmental screens, refer motor delays early.
From the Journals
Children with autism show distinct brain features related to motor impairment
White matter in the brains of children with autism found to be distinct from the white matter in children with developmental coordination disorder...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves first-ever agent to delay type 1 diabetes onset
Teplizumab delayed progression to clinical type 1 diabetes by about 2 years compared with placebo in individuals destined to develop the condition...