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Adolescent Medicine
The latest in contraceptives for 2022
May 09, 2022
A presentation at the 2022 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting discussed the recent updates in contraceptives including new nonhormonal intrauterine devices.
Effect of menthol bans on teen smoking rates
May 04, 2022
The US Food and Drug Administration has considered the banning of menthol products in an attempt to reduce tobacco use among adolescents. An investigation offers insight into how such bans impact the use of such products.
Pearls for acne in skin of color
May 04, 2022
A clinician updates the conventional wisdom on acne’s variations in patients of color, offering pearls from her practice and practical takeaways from recent research.
Will primary prevention strategies reduce the incidence of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome?
April 26, 2022
It may not be included in the differential diagnosis and can seem like it's cyclic vomiting syndrome, but a cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome diagnosis can be found through diligent history and compassionate care.
Getting comfortable having "the talk" with teen patients
April 25, 2022
Helen C. Wang, MD, shares key takeaways from the session she co-presented at PAS 2022.
Higher risk of premenstrual disorders is seen with higher BMI in childhood
April 21, 2022
A prospective cohort study examines whether higher childhood body mass index (BMI) was linked to a greater risk of premenstrual symptoms in young adulthood compared than children with lower BMIs.
A look at the special dermatology needs of transgender and gender diverse youth
April 14, 2022
The education on how to treat patients with skin issues in this group needs to be expanded so physicians can better treat their patients.
Overdose deaths due to fentanyl in teen spiked during pandemic
April 13, 2022
Exponential rise in death rate is historic, even as adolescent drug use is low.
Calls for better research after USPSTF issues recommendation statement against routine eating disorder screening
April 13, 2022
The recent recommendation statement from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) that routine screening for eating disorders aren’t needed for teenagers with normal growth and weight was met with displeasure by experts in the field.
Diagnosis and treatment of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome
April 07, 2022
Here is what pediatric health care providers need to know about this often debilitating disorder.