Adolescent Medicine
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ADHD Meds Linked to Lower Suicide, Hospitalization Risk
Investigators found significantly lower risk for psychiatric hospitalization for patients taking most ADHD medications except for atomoxetine.
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Benzene Detected in Benzoyl Peroxide Products: Debate On Implications Continues
“This is a problem of degradation, not contamination,” according to David Light, CEO and founder of Valisure.
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Acne Risk With Progestin-Only Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives Evaluated
The authors concluded that “concerns about the development or worsening of acne should not be cause to avoid these forms of contraception.”
Child Psychiatry Consult
Paid Parental Leave: Impact on Maternal Mental Health and Child Wellbeing
As physicians, it is crucial that we advocate for expanded access to paid parental leave.
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Timing the New Meningitis Shots Serogroup Top 5’s
Though rare, meningococcal disease quickly can be fatal.
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Treating Pediatric Vitiligo: Consensus Statement Provides Recommendations
While half of all vitiligo cases manifest within the initial two decades of life, no guidelines specifically address the management of vitiligo in...
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Inside the 2024 AAD Acne Guidelines: New Therapies Join Old Standbys
Recommendations include multimodal therapy and retinoids.
Letters from Maine
Attrition in Youth Sports
The current attrition from youth sports is contributing to the fact that more than 75% of this country’s adolescents fail to meet even the most...
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Sulfites Selected as ACDS Allergen of the Year
The exclusion of sulfites from most patch test series means that sulfite allergy diagnoses are often missed, despite the wide range of potential...
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Psilocybin Poison Control Calls Spike in Teens, Young Adults
Legalization efforts have been for adults aged 21 years and older so the rise in use in younger people is especially concerning.
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Few Pediatricians Comfortable Treating Youth With OUD
A survey shows they are much more familiar with treating or counseling on alcohol, cannabis, and e-cigarettes.