Adolescent Medicine
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Questions about optimal dosing of isotretinoin persist, expert says
“It seems that the general agreement is to treat until clearance and then treat for another 2 months,” Dr. Diane M. Thiboutot said.
Letters from Maine
A test for cannabis-caused impairment
The absence of a laboratory test that can determine when a person is impaired by marijuana has made life difficult for law enforcement officers...
Feature
‘We just have to keep them alive’: Transitioning youth with type 1 diabetes
Transitioning a teen with type 1 diabetes from pediatric care to taking full responsibility for their own condition under an adult team is one of...
From the Journals
Antidepressants: Is less more?
“The best way to take people off these drugs is to do so gradually enough that the unpleasant effects are minimized,” said Dr. Mark Horowitz.
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FDA updates status of iPLEDGE access problems
The Isotretinoin Products Manufacturers Group has “created a new tool within the system to help resolve account access for some user groups...
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Parent group warns of social media/eating disorders link
The January barrage of weight loss, body, and beauty messages can trigger dangerous behaviors in young people, especially on top of the added...
Behavioral Consult
Pediatric depression and parents
Parents are your natural partners as they are concerned about their children’s health and safety and eager for guidance on how to best support...
Commentary
Increased electronic media use and youth suicidality: What can clinicians do?
Electronic media use has been implicated in more than 90% of our inpatient admissions for suicidal ideation.
LGBT Youth Consult
Changing terminology in LGBTQ+ spaces: How to keep up with the lingo
By paying attention to how people define and use terminology, we can better recognize their true identities and become better providers.
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Experts plead for more pediatric telehealth
“Telehealth has opened new avenues for these patients who otherwise have difficulty seeing specialists. This is a population of children who...
From the Journals
Effective alternatives to psychotherapy for borderline personality disorder
At 12 months, there was a mean 28.91-point (23.8%) drop in interpersonal problems, reported lead author Dr. Andrew Chanen.