Tag: Adolescents / Teens
Reduction Mammaplasty Linked to Improved HRQoL in Teens
Improvements in health-related quality of life, breast symptoms, regardless of age, BMI
Odds of Emergency Care Up for Youth With Justice Involvement
Two studies show increased likelihood of ED use and hospitalization, higher use of emergency services
AAP Issues Clinical Report on Teen Tattoos, Piercings
Clinical report details possible medical complications, provides clinician guidance
AHA: Target Organ Damage From HTN Also Seen in Teenagers
Sixteen percent of teenagers had left ventricular hypertrophy with SBP below the 95th percentile
Closed-Loop Control Benefits T1DM in Prolonged Winter Sport
Adolescents with type 1 diabetes had improved glycemic control, reduced hypoglycemia exposure
Many Teens With Type 1 Diabetes Report Disordered Eating
Most also report body dissatisfaction, with females more likely to desire thinness
Emergency Departments See Few Cases of Sepsis in Adolescents
Every 100 years, each of 12 emergency departments would treat 2.8 fatal sepsis cases
Google Searches for Suicide Up Post 13 Reasons Why Series
Searches surrounding suicidal ideation increased; some looked for suicide prevention, researchers say
ACOG Issues Guidelines for Teen Contraception Counseling
Ob-gyns should address contraceptive needs, expectations, and concerns, regardless of patient age
Serum γ-Glutamyltransferase Linked to MetS in Children, Teens
Increased odds ratios for metabolic syndrome for boys and girls after multivariable adjustment
