Tag: Adolescents / Teens
80.5 Percent of Teens Experience at Least One Adverse Childhood Experience
Highest prevalence of experiencing four or more ACEs seen for females, non-Hispanic multiracial, gay or lesbian, bisexual, questioning
Long-Term Upadacitinib Use Feasible for Adolescents With Atopic Dermatitis
Findings seen through 76 weeks of treatment for adolescents taking 15- or 30-mg doses for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis
Current Tobacco Use Declining in U.S. Youth in 2024
E-cigarettes remain the most commonly reported used tobacco product
IDSA: MVA-BN Vaccine Against Mpox Tolerated, Effective for Teens
Vaccine is well tolerated and peak geometric mean titer met prespecified noninferiority criteria for adolescents
Racial, Gender, Socioeconomic Disparities Seen in Teen Alcohol, Drug Screening
Findings seen for adolescent trauma patients who were American Indian, Black, Hispanic, female, Medicaid-insured, or uninsured
Diabetes, High BMI, Previous Metformin Common in Teens With Rx for GLP-1 RAs
Prescriptions for GLP-1 RAs less common among White teens versus Black, Hispanic teens
Preteen Screen Time Can Affect Adolescent Mental Health
Associations appear to be stronger for White teens versus Black or Asian teens
Adverse Childhood Experiences Common in U.S. High School Students
ACEs contribute substantially to suicide attempts, seriously considering attempting suicide, prescription opioid misuse
Antidepressant Warnings Had Unintended Impact on Youth Mental Health
Warnings for youth resulted in marked increases in psychotropic drug poisonings and suicide deaths
Frequent Social Media Use Harmful for High School Students
Frequent use linked to higher prevalence of bullying victimization, persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness
