Adolescent Medicine
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Childhood Loneliness Predictive of Subsequent Psychosis?
In those who did not have objective social isolation in childhood, loneliness was associated with a significantly increased risk for first-episode...
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First Consensus Statement on Improving Healthcare for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Without better access to safe and appropriate care, people with NDDs experience more seclusion, accidents, restraints, and injury in healthcare...
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Combined Pediatric Derm-Rheum Clinics Supported by Survey Respondents
Perceived benefits of combined clinics were improved patient care through coordinated treatment decisions and timely communication between...
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Mild Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Positive Results Reported for Topical Therapy
Currently, there are no approved therapies for milder HS, and the standard treatments that we apply in clinical practice are often inadequate,"...
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Study Identifies Several Factors That Influence Longterm Antibiotic Prescribing for Acne
“This study explored why dermatologists still prescribe a good number of long-term antibiotics for people with acne,” senior author Howa Yeung, MD...
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Analysis Finds Low Malignancy Rate in Pediatric Longitudinal Melanonychia
Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of clinical and dermoscopic features in 1391 pediatric patients with...
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Trauma, Racism Linked to Increased Suicide Risk in Black Men
The study showed a direct association between experiences pertaining to threat, deprivation, and racial discrimination during childhood and...
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Is Measuring How Many Times Patients Get Screened for Depression Really a Reflection of Good Clinical Care?
Providing a screening may not be appropriate at every visit, especially those that are not routine check-ups or where time is limited.
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How Abdominal Fibrogenesis Affects Adolescents With Obesity
The abdominal and gluteal subcutaneous adipose tissue turnover rate of lipid components was similar in insulin-resistant and insulin-sensitive...
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Visionary Surgery Saved Pitcher’s Arm. Now Even Children Get It
One study concluded that 67.4% of ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction surgeries were performed on athletes between 16 and 20 years of age.
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Teen Pregnancy Linked With Risk for Premature Death
“Teen pregnancy may offer an opportunity to intervene in the lives of people at higher risk for premature death.”