Adolescent Medicine
Feature
Five pediatric heart health practices that may be unnecessary
In all cases, family history is vitally important.
Conference Coverage
‘Disordered eating’ drops after teens undergo bariatric surgery
The findings are “novel because of the age of the patients,” according to one of the investigators.
Conference Coverage
Who’s at risk for depression on isotretinoin?
Large Scottish study concludes prior depressive history is the sole predictor.
Commentary
Information blocking: Adolescent confidentiality is collateral damage
The regulations were written with adults in mind, and do not take into consideration adolescent confidential care.
Conference Coverage
When should students resume sports after a COVID-19 diagnosis?
Conference Coverage
Addressing adolescent substance use requires establishing consistent procedures
Providers should be screening their teen patients at least once every year for substance use concerns, but doing so successfully and managing...
Conference Coverage
Include irritability in ADHD suicidality risk assessments
Interventional studies aimed at dampening irritability as a potential strategy to reduce suicidality should be prioritized, said Dr. Tomer Levy....
From the Journals
Fourteen-day sports hiatus recommended for children after COVID-19
Children with moderate symptoms should have an electrocardiogram before returning to sports.
From the Journals
Alcohol problems linked to legal performance-enhancement products
Adolescent alcohol use predicted use of PES in young men; young adult PES use in men predicted alcohol problems.
Commentary
COVID-19 and the superspreaders: Teens
Director of adolescent medicine at Children’s Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Margaret Thew shares her experience with teen behavior regarding COVID-19....
Conference Coverage
Expert spotlights recent advances in the medical treatment of acne
As for integrating these new options into existing clinical practice, Dr. Eichenfield predicts that the general approach to acne treatment will...