Adolescent Medicine
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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:...
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Questions Quickly Uncover Eating Disorders
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Acute Menorrhagia: Deadly Problem for Teens With Bleeding Disorder
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Primer Offers Pearls on Pediatric Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
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FDA Warns About Internet Sales of Counterfeit Adderall
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Implants, IUDs Top OCs, Patches, Rings at Preventing Pregnancy
Major Finding: Women using IUDs and subdermal implants had contraceptive failure rates of 0.3% at 1 year, 0.6% at 2 years, and 0.9% at 3 years.
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Use Motivational Interviewing to Change Teen Habits
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Weight a Factor in Risky Sexual Behaviors of Adolescent Females
Major Finding: Compared with their normal weight peers, overweight and obese adolescent females were more likely to have sexual intercourse before...