Tag: Adolescents / Teens
AAP: Pediatric Golf Cart-Related Injuries Mainly Caused by Falls
The most common injuries were those to the head, face, and neck regions; these were likely to be caused due to fall
AAP: TikTok ‘Benadryl Challenge’ Fueling Rise in Diphenhydramine-Related Adverse Events
Monthly diphenhydramine-related adverse event reports ranged from 2.13 to 6.62 from May 2020 to December 2024
Photorefractive Keratectomy Safe, Effective for Teenagers
Visual outcomes were similar to or slightly better for teenagers aged 17 and 18 years than adults aged 19 to 40 years
OpenAI Launches Teen-Safe ChatGPT With Parental Controls
The move comes as regulators increase scrutiny of chatbots and their impact on young people’s mental health
Bans of Flavored E-Cigarettes May Have Shifted Some to Traditional Smoking
Young adults and youth may have increased cigarette use
Less Than Half of Youths With Sickle Cell Received Dental Services in 2022
Most dental service rates were higher in Medicaid general population than SCD population when examined by age group
Sleep Problems Tied to Self-Harm in Teens
Short sleep duration, increased sleep onset latency, fragmented sleep all tied to self-harm over time
Less Than Half of Teens With Major Depression Receive Treatment
Significant disparities in accessing treatment seen among teens based on residence, gender, and race
Vaping Tied to Increased Risk for Smoking, Other Harms in Young People
Associations seen for vaping and subsequent smoking, substance use, asthma, cough, injuries, and poor mental health
Positive Childhood Experiences May Protect Against Disordered Eating During College
Low adverse childhood experiences and high positive childhood experiences together reduced disordered eating by 20 to 41 percent
