Tag: Adolescents / Teens
Heart Rate, BP in Male Teens Tied to Later Risk for Psych Disorders
Indicators of schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety might be spotted in physical at 18
Adolescent BMI Predicts Diabetes Mellitus Mortality
Overweight and obesity correlated with hazard ratios of 8.0 and 17.2 for diabetes mortality
U.S. Teens Not Getting Enough Moderate/Vigorous Exercise
And bad habits continue after high school for most
Recent Decline in Cancer Mortality for Children, Teens
Twenty percent decrease in cancer death rate among children and adolescents from 1999 to 2014
Collaborative Care Helps Ease Persistent Concussion Symptoms
Adolescents with lingering effects may need cognitive behavioral therapy, too
Pregnancy Screens Lacking for Teens With Leukemia
Low rates for teens with acute leukemia and ER visits before teratogenic exposures
Medication-Assisted Treatment Underused in Teen Opioid Addicts
Resources should be increased to improve access to medication-assisted tx of opioid use disorders
Focusing on Health Helps Curb Obesity, Eating Disorders in Teens
AAP suggests encouraging healthy lifestyle rather than focusing on weight
CDC Calls for Tighter Restrictions on Teen Nighttime Driving
Midnight cut-off is too late to help; 10 p.m. would prevent more injuries
Teen Athletes at Low Risk for Opioid Addiction
Sports may actually provide protective effect against opioid abuse
