Tag: Adolescents / Teens
FDA to Ban Most Flavored Electronic Cigarettes
Details of the ban expected to be announced next week
Quitting Cannabis Tied to Improved Memory
Verbal learning deficits tied to cannabis use may be temporary in teens, young adults
National Youth Obesity Rate at 15.8 Percent for 2016 to 2017
Racial and ethnic disparities in obesity observed; at 22.5 percent, black youth have highest rate
Fewer Parents Have Sexuality, Gender Concerns About HPV Shot
Many parents cite lack of necessity, safety concerns as reasons not to have their adolescents vaccinated
Diagnoses, Treatment of Mental Health Conditions Up in College
Highest odds ratios seen for anxiety, panic attacks, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Mortality Among Young People Declined From 1999 to 2015
Drops seen in SIDS, unintentional injury death, homicides
Prevalence of Pediatric Metabolic, Bariatric Surgery Examined
In 2005 to 2014, about 14,000 MBS procedures done in children, teens, young adults with severe obesity
Advance Care Planning Lowers Symptoms in Teens With HIV
Family-centered pediatric advance care planning may result in fewer symptoms, less suffering
Adolescent, Young Adult Pod-Based E-Cigarette Use Up
But just 40 percent of e-cigarette users reported a perceived chance of experiencing social, health risks
Guidelines Outlined to Ease Peds Transition to Adult Health Care
Recommendations developed in realms of infrastructure, education, payment, research
