Adolescent Medicine

Bullying can be all-encompassing for children and teenagers, thanks to technology, and it can have a very negative impact on all involved.

Two experts discuss a variety of subjects on central precocious puberty, including recent study findings that examined treatment initiation and duration with height, the need to individualize treatment decisions for girls with CPP, and 2 case reports.

Ruling comes in cases of physicians serving in prison for convictions over prescription drugs.

The American Academy of Pediatrics statement on the Supreme Court overturn of Roe v Wade.

How can we help this unique patient population thrive? Experts weigh in at the 2022 APA Annual Meeting.

Offering an inclusive, safe space along with the best care for transgender and nonbinary adolescent patients is more important than ever.

Part 2 in a series on emergencies in pediatric and adolescent gynecology.

High-dose haloperidol and aprepitant were both associated with emergency department discharge.

Counseling patients about methods of contraception and increasing access to care can help address unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The education on how to treat patients with skin issues in this group needs to be expanded so physicians can better treat their patients.

Exponential rise in death rate is historic, even as adolescent drug use is low.

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.

Here is what pediatric health care providers need to know about this often debilitating disorder.

In a presentation at the recent AAD annual meeting, Diane M. Thiboutot, MD, discusses the potential risks of antibiotic resistance in acne management.

Mental health concerns for children have been greatly exacerbated by the pandemic. A new poll asked parents about their experiences with their teenager’s mental health.

TikTok user @midwifemama sparked a conversation about IUD insertion.

TikTok has over 1 billion users and dominates youth culture. Is it damaging their mental health?

For adolescent patients, psychosocial concerns can be an important part of care and routine validated screening can help pediatricians determine which patients may require extra care or even a specialist.

Child protective services (CPS) is supposed to protect against maltreatment for adolescents, but do they help protect against negative outcomes linked to sexual health?

LGBTQ+ children and adolescents may be particularly vulnerable during these unprecedented times.

Sleep, depression, and bipolar disorder: what's the connection?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and type 2 diabetes have some markers that suggest a connection, with PCOS patients exhibiting certain symptoms at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes later. A systematic review examines the prevalence of the 2 conditions occurring in adolescent girls.

Panelists presented 2 studies comparing evidence-based strategies for improved patient outcomes.

Many teenagers who use e-cigarettes tend to gravitate towards flavored cigarettes. Restricting the sale of flavors has been seen as one way to discourage use among this population group. A study examines whether statewide bans have led to improvements in curbing the use of the devices.

With drug overdoses being a heavy public health burden, a report looks into how this burden affects the pediatric population.