Tag: Adolescents / Teens
Little Global Development Assistance for Adolescent Health
Overall, 1.6 percent of total development assistance for health went to projects with adolescent target
Counseling Needed for Pediatric Patients With Impaired Fertility
Report outlines recommendations for counseling of those at risk for sexual dysfunction, fertility issues
HPV Legislation Doesn’t Impact Teen Sexual Behaviors
No substantive or significant associations between HPV legislation and adolescent sexual behaviors
In Teens, Young Adults, High BMI May Hurt Cardiovascular Health
Using combo of methodologies suggests higher BMI may increase BP, left ventricular mass index in youth
HIV, Syphilis Screening Low With ED-Diagnosed PID in Adolescents
Findings among teens diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease in the emergency department
Many Youths Believe Gun Control Would Decrease Mass Shootings
However, two-thirds of youths surveyed also support the right to keep guns in the home
Doctors Can Help Children, Teens Adhere to Eczema Treatment Plan
Aids include simplifying treatment, creating reminders, sharing success stories
Young Cancer Survivors Have High Risk of Endocrine Diseases
Results suggest the need for screening, surveillance in survivors
Abstinence Rates for Substance Use Increasing Among Teens
Trends in non-use differed by substance, with marijuana use decreasing the least
High Frequency of Digital Media Use Linked to ADHD Symptoms
Modest but significant link seen between higher frequency of media use, subsequent symptoms in teens
