Pediatric Puzzler: All in her head? Intermittent headache and vomiting in a 12-year-old

The USPSTF statement aligns with the 2015 recommendation on insufficient evidence for pregnancy iron deficiency screening or supplementation.

A visit with a pediatric clinician is an ideal time to ensure that a teenager knows the correct information, has the opportunity to make certain contraceptive choices, and instill the knowledge that the pediatric office is a safe place to come for help.

A JAMA Pediatrics study found 37% of adolescents with gender dysphoria began hormone therapy within 2 years, highlighting barriers and inequities in care.

Can you diagnose this patient with a tender bump on the labia majora accompanied by fever and sore throat?

The US SPR has been updated to help clinicians address specific issues that may arise in patients using certain contraceptive methods.

The authors indicate that delays in diagnosis of endometriosis can lead to disease progression and an impact on fertility, whereas early diagnosis and appropriate management may result in less major surgery in adulthood.