Tag: Adolescents / Teens
Review Addresses Diagnosis of PCOS in Adolescents
Hyperandrogenemic anovulation for ≥2 years distinguishes PCOS from physiologic anovulation
HbA1c Control on Metformin Predicts Durable Control in T2DM
HbA1c cut-off of 6.3 percent differentiated teens that remained in glycemic control, lost control
Insulin Pumps Offer Better HbA1c Control for Children With T1DM
Fewer ethnic minorities and boys received pump therapy in study
AHA: One Energy Drink Ups Blood Pressure, Norepinephrine Levels
Physicians may need to ask young adults about energy drink intake in emergency settings
Bariatric Surgery Offers Long-Term Benefits for Obese Teens
Three years after surgery, majority of patients no longer had diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension
High-Dose Metformin Linked to Increases in Child Height
Dose-response relationship between metformin use and increases in height in children, teens
Short Bursts of Intense Exercise Good for Adolescent Hearts
High-power workouts improve blood vessel function, researchers say
Young Cancer Survivors May Need Lifelong Screenings
Patients successfully treated at age 15 to 39 nearly 60 percent more likely to develop another cancer
Exercise May Lower Risk of Suicide for Bullied Teens
Physical activity inversely related to sadness and suicidality in adolescents
Teen Obesity Linked to Changes in T-Lymphocyte Profile
Obesity linked to elevated absolute values of circulating CD3+ and CD4+ cells