Master Doctor Search: Adolescence
Eyes of adolescents could reveal risk of cardiovascular disease, study finds
New research has found that poorer well-being or 'health-related quality of life' in adolescence could be an indicator of future cardiovascular disease risk. Researchers found...
6 hours ago - ScienceDaily - 2 articles
Study: Eyes of adolescents could be associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease in later life
New research has found that poorer well-being or 'health-related quality of life' in adolescence could be an indicator of future cardiovascular disease risk.
14 hours ago - News Medical - 3 articles
Cannabis Has No Effect on Cognitive Function After 72 Hours
Adolescents and young adults who frequently use cannabis were found to have no detrimental effects on cognitive function, the effects of cannabis starts to diminish after 72 hours.
15 hours ago - Medindia Health
You can catch teen depression before it ruins your child's life. Here's how
A pediatrician may be the care provider best equipped to identify adolescents who struggle with depression so they can begin receiving treatment, according to new guidelines...
21 hours ago - Topix
Frequent cannabis use by young people linked to small reductions in cognitive function
Frequent cannabis use by adolescents and young adults was associated with small reductions in cognitive function that appeared to diminish with abstinence over time.
1 day ago - News Medical - 3 articles
Marijuana-related ER visits by Colorado teens on the rise
More visits to the emergency room by teens in Colorado are related to marijuana use than in the past, suggesting an impact of the drug's legalization that needs closer...
1 day ago - Topix
Oseltamivir does not increase suicide risk in children, adolescents
Patients aged younger than 18 years who took oseltamivir were not at higher risk for suicide despite a warning in the package insert, according to findings recently published...
1 day ago - Healio
What Do Parents Know and Believe About LARC Use in Teens?
Communication within families about reproductive health and sexual decision-making can significantly impact the outcome of an adolescent's life. Long Acting Reversible...
1 day ago - Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology - 2 articles
Ten-year Trends in Contraceptive Use and Sexual behaviour Among Canadian Female Adolescents: What Is Happening?
Contraception and STI prevention are important aspects of caring for sexually active adolescents. Understanding adolescent sexual behaviours and factors associated with...
1 day ago - Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology - 2 articles
Non-Classical Presentation of Complete Gonadal Dysgenesis in Adolescents
Disorders of sex development commonly result from testicular dysfunction either due to developmental defect resulting in complete gonadal dysgenesis or androgen...
1 day ago - Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology - 2 articles
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