Tag: Adolescents / Teens
Short Sleep Doubles Risk for Elevated Blood Pressure in Teens
Combination of insomnia and short sleep increases risk for hypertension fivefold
Sleep Time in First Week Postconcussion Linked to Youth Recovery Outcomes
Maintaining optimal sleep time of approximately seven hours per day doubles likelihood of symptom resolution
Gastrointestinal Complications From Alcohol Increasing in Young People
Findings seen particularly for acute pancreatitis
AAN: Prophylactic Zonisamide Effective in Pediatric Migraine
Significant reduction seen in median headache days per month in both intractable and nonintractable migraine groups
Study Explores Effect of Hybrid Closed-Loop Therapy on Diabetic Complications
Hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery does not affect rate of severe hypoglycemia and increases rate of ketoacidosis
One in Six Parents Support Teens Getting Nonsurgical Cosmetic Procedures
However, less than half of parents support procedures even for mental health or bullying concerns
Screen Time Tied to Manic Symptoms in Preteens
Findings seen across screen time subtypes and for three years in early adolescence
Adolescent Perception of Weight Tied to Suicidal Ideation
Findings show perception of weight may be more linked to suicidal ideation than actual weight
Younger People Open to Self-Collected Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
Authors say self-collection may address some barriers to reproductive health care services
Childhood Physical Activity, Screen Time Linked to Teens’ Stress, Depressive Symptoms
Finding seen among children aged 6 to 9 years at baseline with eight-year follow-up