Pediatrics
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Metformin for pediatric obesity? Researchers review the evidence
Prescribing medications off label for the treatment of obesity in children and adolescents may not be ideal, but it could be reasonable in certain...
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Heavier girls hit hormonal puberty earlier, but develop breasts later
Reproductive hormone levels increased earlier in girls with overweight or obesity, compared with those with normal weight.
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ASDSA warns of rogue insulin pen use for DIY fillers
ASDSA members report children and teens’ social media videos of at-home hyaluronic acid injections.
Opinion
The importance of family acceptance for LGBTQ youth
Family support can improve outcomes related to suicide, depression, homelessness, drug use, and HIV in LGBTQ young people.
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Teenagers get in the queue for COVID-19 vaccines
Several drug companies are planning to begin trials in children and adolescents.
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Few outcome differences for younger adolescents after bariatric surgery
Younger adolescents did as well as their older counterparts for most variables.
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Childhood growth hormones raise risk for adult cardiovascular events
Longer duration of use and higher cumulative dose of hormones added to cardiovascular risk.
Opinion
Collateral damage in the war on obesity
Obesity is clearly a societal problem and selectively targeting the victims is not the answer.
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AAP issues new guidelines for diagnosing, managing eating disorders
Eating disorders occur across the spectrum of races, ethnicities, sexes, and socioeconomic statuses.
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‘Hidden’ danger of type 2 diabetes diagnosis at early age
“This difference in risk between younger and older people in terms of absolute versus lifetime risks of type 2 diabetes complications should...
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New dietary guidelines omit recommended cuts to sugar, alcohol intake
The guidelines omit a recommendation from the advisory committee’s ...