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Acne affects almost all adolescents and adults at some point in their lives but is highly treatable with topical retinoids and antibacterials. The type and severity of acne guide early intervention, which can prevent disfigurement and its psychosocial sequelę.
Aug 18, 2007
By:
Alan R. Shalita, MD
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Acne affects almost all adolescents and adults at some point in their lives but is highly treatable with topical retinoids and antibacterials. The type and severity of acne guide early intervention, which can prevent disfigurement and its psychosocial sequelæ.  Pediatric patients with back pain have a higher percentage of pathologic diagnoses than do adults, necessitating a high index of suspicion and quicker initiation of a thorough diagnostic evaluation. The authors provide an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of back pain in child and adolescent athletes, including conditions to consider in the differential.
Jul 18, 2007
By:
Jason Kronberg, MD, Eric Small, MD
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Pediatric patients with back pain have a higher percentage of pathologic diagnoses than do adults, necessitating a high index of suspicion and quicker initiation of a thorough diagnostic evaluation. The authors provide an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of back pain in child and adolescent athletes, including conditions to consider in the differential. The consequences of sexually transmitted infections can be long-lasting for young women. This review of diagnostic methods, updated treatment options, and suggestions for dealing with adolescents will help you provide the best care for those at risk in your practice.
Jul 17, 2007
By:
Carol A. Stamm, MD, Karolyn Kabir, MD, James A. McGregor, MD, CM
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The consequences of sexually transmitted infections can be long-lasting for young women. This review of diagnostic methods, updated treatment options, and suggestions for dealing with adolescents will help you provide the best care for those at risk in your practice. Making emergency contraception available is not harmful, does not discourage other contraceptive use, and may prevent the physical, psychological, and medical consequences of unintended pregnancy.
Dec 1, 2006
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Lee Ann E. Conard, RPH, DO, MPH, Melanie A. Gold, DO
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Making emergency contraception available is not harmful, does not discourage other contraceptive use, and may prevent the physical, psychological, and medical consequences of unintended pregnancy. Dec 1, 2006
By:
Lee Ann E. Conard, RPH, DO, MPH, Melanie A. Gold, DO
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S Jul 1, 2006
By:
Peter M. Ferren, MD, MPH
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Jul 1, 2006
By:
Peter M. Ferren, MD, MPH
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The risk of morbidity and mortality for depressed and anxious children is far greater than that of developing suicidal ideation. The guidelines presented here are designed to help you provide intervention in children who may otherwise have no access to treatment for psychiatric disorders.
Jul 1, 2006
By:
Peter M. Ferren, MD, MPH
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The risk of morbidity and mortality for depressed and anxious children is far greater than that of developing suicidal ideation. The guidelines presented here are designed to help you provide intervention in children who may otherwise have no access to treatment for psychiatric disorders. This practical strategy to use with young people who smoke includes a new twist that can help you with counseling about any risky behavior.
Dec 1, 2005
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Michael G. Spigarelli, MD, PhD, Richard B. Heyman, MD
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This practical strategy to use with young people who smoke includes a new twist that can help you with counseling about any risky behavior.
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