Tag: Adolescents / Teens
Current Trends in COVID-19 Reported for U.S. Youth
Incidence of COVID-19 higher in teenagers than children during May to September 2020
Young Women Benefit From Surgery for Breast Asymmetry
Benefits seen in physical, mental health, social functioning for up to five years after surgery
Pupillary Light Reflex Metrics May ID Sports Concussion in Teens
Eight of nine metrics significantly greater among athletes with concussion versus healthy controls
ACIP Provides Recommendations on Meningococcal Vaccination
Vaccination with MenACWY recommended for adolescents aged 11 to 12 years with booster at 16 years
Teens’ Mental Illness Treatment May Not Follow Guidelines
Variance in treatment occurs within and across ZIP codes, suggesting non-supply-side variables
CDC: Women More Likely to Experience Anxiety, Depression
Women are more likely to receive any mental health treatment, as are children aged 12 to 17 years
Timing of Gender-Affirming Care Linked to Mental Health
Mental health worse with late pubertal stage, older age for youth presenting for gender-affirming care
Characteristics ID’d for Under 21s With SARS-CoV-2-Linked Deaths
Teens and young adults, those with underlying medical conditions overrepresented among decedents
Increases in Suicide Rates in Young Adults From 2000 to 2018
Suicide rates for those aged 10 to 24 statistically stable from 2000 to 2007 then increased to 2018
Predictors of Transition to Adult Rheumatology Care Explored
Insurance coverage, referral from pediatric rheumatologist predict shorter time to adult visit
