Tag: Adolescents / Teens
Late Mortality Up for Survivors of Early-Teen, Young Adult Cancers
Risks for late mortality, chronic health conditions higher compared with siblings, general population
Most Youth With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Undiagnosed
Racial disparity seen with higher prevalence and more undiagnosed cases in minorities
AAP Addresses Fertility Preservation for Children With Cancer
Medical and ethical considerations are discussed, including in cases of conflict between parent, child
Teens With ADHD Less Likely Than Preteens to Have Doctor Visit
Depression, suicide, substance abuse monitoring found for most teens, but only half monitored for sexual risk
Sedentary Behavior, Activity Linked to Depression at Age 18
Depression scores at age 18 lower with every 60 minutes/day of light activity at ages 12, 14, 16 years
Young Cancer Survivors at Higher Risk for Hospitalization
Risks most elevated for survivors of leukemia, CNS tumors, CRC, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, breast cancer
Prophylactic Migraine Treatment Has No Effect in Children
Findings based on review of 23 studies with variety of treatments compared with placebo
Few Adolescent Men Who Have Sex With Men Have Had HIV Test
Most have regular doctor, but few have had conversations about same-sex sexual behaviors, HIV testing
Sexual Minority Youth More Likely to Attempt Suicide
Despite higher reporting of minority sexual identities, prevalence of suicidality high versus heterosexual youth
Recommendations Developed for Management of Complex ADHD
Treatment should include evidence-based approaches and account for coexisting conditions
