Tag: Adolescents / Teens
2018 to 2021 Saw Increase in HIV PrEP Provision for Adolescents
Increases were seen in all sex and age groups, with larger increases in older and male adolescents
Teens With Atopic Dermatitis More Likely to Experience Bullying
Adolescents with atopic dermatitis have higher odds of being bullied at higher frequency after adjustment for demographics, atopic comorbidities
Sociodemographic Factors Tied to Binge-Eating Behaviors in Teens
Having lower household income, identifying as gay or bisexual tied to higher odds
Many Teens With Autism Spectrum Disorder Remain Undiagnosed
Autism not diagnosed in one in four study-confirmed individuals with autism spectrum disorder
Algorithm Cuts Unnecessary Oophorectomy in Children, Teens
Findings show algorithm effectively identifies ovarian lesions with a high likelihood of benign pathology
Mental Disorder Treatment Rates Low Globally for Children, Teens
Treatment rates found to be particularly low for depressive, anxiety disorders
Insomnia Prevention Program Beneficial for At-Risk Adolescents
Adolescents at risk can be categorized into three groups, which have differential benefits from prevention program
Study Looks at Palliative Care Use in Adolescents, Young Adults With Cancer
Likelihood of receiving specialty palliative care increased for those reporting moderate or severe symptoms
Female Teens With Family History of Mood Disorder Prone to Weight Gain
Female offspring of parents with mood disorders have increased zBMI starting around 12 years
Among Adolescents, Major Depressive Disorder Prevalence Varies by Race, Ethnicity
Lowest rates of any MDD treatment seen for Latinx teens and those of more than one race or ethnicity