Adolescent Medicine
Letters from Maine
Chronic Absenteeism
The family that treats school attendance as optional is likely to produce adults who take a similarly nonchalant attitude toward their employment...
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Early-Life Exposure to Pollution Linked to Psychosis, Anxiety, Depression
Both air and sound pollution were detrimental to mental health of adolescents and young adults.
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Teen Cannabis Use Tied to Dramatic Increased Risk for Psychosis
Although there was a strong association between cannabis use and psychosis in teens, no such association was found in young adulthood.
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EASI, Other Instruments Recommended to Evaluate Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
The recommendations are part of a consensus statement based on an updated systematic review conducted by the Harmonizing Outcome Measures for...
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Decision-Making Help for Kids With Disabilities Entering Adulthood
Advice from the AAP describes a continuum of choices from autonomy to full guardianship. Pediatricians can help find the least restrictive option...
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Treatments for Early HS Range From Topical Therapies to Laser Hair Removal
"For women, hormonal options like oral contraceptive pills and spironolactone can be a great option," said Dr. Christopher Sayed.
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Diagnosing Mild Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Early Stage Can Mimic Other Diseases
Most cases of early-stage HS can be diagnosed in a single clinic visit, but some patients may present with a limited history of disease.
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Psychiatric Comorbidity Prevalent in Eating Disorders
Identifying comorbid psychiatric disorders should be part of the management of patients with eating disorders.
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More Rapid Confirmation of an Autism Diagnosis Is Coming to Primary Care
Poor outcome in autism linked to delayed diagnosis is driving change.
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Video Games Marketing Food Impacts Teens’ Eating
Ads during live-streaming platforms for video games were linked with desire to eat foods high in salt, sugar, or fat, study finds.
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The Inconsistency of Preparticipation Sports Evaluations Raises Issues About Their Utility
Preparticipation sports evaluations for children might need reconsideration.