Tag: Adolescents / Teens
CDC: Fewer Teens Using Tanning Beds
Half as many high school students reported indoor tanning in 2015 versus 2009
SIR: Children With Migraine Can Benefit From Nasal Nerve Block
Local anesthetic is administered to the sphenopalatine ganglion via nasal catheters
‘Dripping’ Becoming Popular With Teen E-Cigarette Users
This method creates denser clouds of vapor, with unknown effects on health, researchers say
MRI May Help ID Suicide Risk in Young Bipolar Patients
Specific differences found in the brains of those who attempt suicide and those who do not
28% of Adults, 9% of Teens Use Tobacco Products in U.S.
About 40 percent of tobacco users report use of multiple products
Very Obese Teens Benefit From Gastric Bypass Over Long Term
Studies show most maintain significant weight loss over five years, but complications emerge for some
Retailers Often Recommend Age-Restricted Supplements to Teens
Authors say pediatricians need to discourage their use for athletic performance
Ledipasvir-Sofosbuvir Effective for Chronic HCV in Adolescents
98 of 100 patients reached sustained virologic response at 12 weeks; no virologic failure observed
Legalization of Marijuana May Impact Teen Perception, Use
Decreased perception of harm, increased use among eighth, 10th graders in Washington, but not Colorado
NIH: Teen Drug Use Continuing to Decline
Use of tobacco and alcohol down significantly, too, federal report finds
