Adolescent Medicine
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Topical treatment options for acne continue to expand
IDP-126 is a fixed dose triple combination of clindamycin 1.2% plus benzoyl peroxide 3.1% and adapalene 0.15% is being evaluated in patients nine...
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AAP offers new guidance on child exploitation and sex trafficking
By virtue of their young age and stage of mental and emotional development, children and adolescents are vulnerable to manipulation and...
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‘Striking’ rate of mental health comorbidities in epilepsy
“We hope these results inspire epileptologists and neurologists to both recognize and screen ... adolescent patients.”
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FDA okays Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitoring system
The new version has several advantages over the G6, including smaller size, shorter warm-up time, and a 12-hour grace period before expiring.
From the Journals
Don’t lift weights – lower them instead
Focusing on the lowering – or the “eccentric” contraction – can lead to a more efficient gym session.
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Poison centers fielding more calls about teen cannabis use
“Edible marijuana preparations accounted for the highest increase in call rates, compared with all other forms of marijuana.”
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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...