Mental Health
Conference Coverage
Higher ADHD risk seen in children with migraine
BOSTON – Link with attention problem seen with migraine, but not tension-type headaches.
Letters from Maine
Coaching ‘No’
What is this “no” you speak of?
Latest News
Teen suicide risk significant among screened nonresponders
Teens choosing “no response” are still at risk.
Conference Coverage
Adoptions increasingly involve special needs, prenatal drug exposures
SAN FRANCISCO - Nowadays, adopted children are more likely to have complicated medical needs.
Behavioral Consult
Solving stool refusal
The “Penis Talk” and “Poop Party” can save the day.
LGBT Youth Consult
Obtaining coverage for transgender and gender-expansive youth
Learn some strategies for obtaining insurance coverage for transgender youth.
News
Cotempla XR-ODT approved for children, adolescents with ADHD
Methylphenidate for ADHD now comes in a more convenient disintigrating tablet.
News
Mydayis approved for teens, adults with ADHD
Treatment can lead to improved symptoms of ADHD that can last up to 16 hours, phase III studies show.
News from the FDA/CDC
Teens’ overall tobacco use falls, but e-cigs now most popular product
As the use of combustible tobacco products falls, e-cigarettes take the top spot as teens’ tobacco product of choice.
Pediatric News Turns 50
Fifty-year retrospective by Dr. William G. Wilkoff
Dr. William G. Wilkoff reminisces about his 50 years in medical school, residency, and practice.
From the Journals
Depression not responsible for teen weight gain, but SSRIs may be
Is it depression or the SSRI that promotes weight gain in teens?