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Adolescents as victims and perpetrators of violence.
Discussion of Internet usage with a 10-year-old by a medical provider may prevent later victimization. Identification and provision of services to families involved in domestic violence situations can help children establish positive adult roles with peers and future partners. PMID: 23705523 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews)
Source: Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews - December 20, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Adolesc Med State Art Rev Source Type: research

Common topics in adolescent critical care medicine.
This article reviews some common conditions in adolescents that require critical care. Topics that are covered include severe sepsis and shock, acute respiratory distress syndrome, status asthmaticus, diabetic ketoacidosis, poisoning (acetaminophen, decongestants, prescription medications, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), and trauma. Comments about bariatric surgery are also included. PMID: 23705524 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews)
Source: Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews - December 20, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Adolesc Med State Art Rev Source Type: research

Update in adolescent orthopaedics: discussion of common hip conditions.
Authors: Nowicki PD, Wierks C, Maskill L Abstract The study of the adolescent hip has seen major advances over the past decade, with important findings in the pathophysiology and management of adolescent hip conditions coming through the advent and use of improved surgical techniques to treat residual and complex hip deformities. Pediatricians are familiar with slipped capital femoral epiphysis and Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, but they may not be as familiar with residual deformities related to those conditions that manifest themselves in the adolescent and young adult population. The recently described co...
Source: Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews - December 20, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Adolesc Med State Art Rev Source Type: research

Update on sport-related concussion.
This article reviews practice aspects of concussion for the adolescent athletes who present in a primary care office or clinic setting. PMID: 23705526 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews)
Source: Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews - December 20, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Adolesc Med State Art Rev Source Type: research

Update on cardiovascular screening: can we prevent sudden cardiac death in adolescent athletes?
This article provides an overview of key aspects of cardiovascular screening currently recommended in the United States and the recommendations for the use of ECG. PMID: 23705527 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews)
Source: Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews - December 20, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Adolesc Med State Art Rev Source Type: research

Advances in foregut and bariatric surgery in adolescents.
Authors: Shebrain S, Patel N Abstract Evolution and advances in minimal invasive surgery are exponentially increasing and becoming the markers of the 21st Century. This evolution from conventional multiport, hand-assisted laparoscopic to single incision surgery; robotic surgery; and recently the combined novel approach, NOTES, is adding more benefits to the already established good outcomes with laparoscopic surgery in most general abdominal surgeries. Although robot-assisted surgery has some clear advantages over conventional laparoscopic techniques, especially in small spaces such as the pelvis where a h...
Source: Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews - December 20, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Adolesc Med State Art Rev Source Type: research

Update in adolescent gastroenterology.
Authors: Atay O Abstract Pediatric gastroenterology, just as all fields within pediatrics, focuses on the unique needs of children ranging from infancy to adolescence. Although there is some overlap between adult gastroenterology and pediatric gastroenterology, these are 2 distinct fields of medicine that address the specific health care needs of the demographics they serve. The purpose of this article is to address several medical issues that have a particular importance to the pediatric population. The 5 main topics of discussion are magnet ingestion, cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, obesity and how it ...
Source: Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews - December 20, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Adolesc Med State Art Rev Source Type: research

Adolescent urology update.
Authors: Wan J Abstract The transition from childhood to adulthood can be tricky. For patients who present later in life with conditions usually addressed earlier in childhood, such as enuresis, there can be pressing social and psychological concerns. For other conditions that previously had not seen many children progress into adulthood, we now must try to fine-tune our care to consider the degree of independence of patients, and to find an appropriate adult physician to continue their care. PMID: 23705530 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews)
Source: Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews - December 20, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Adolesc Med State Art Rev Source Type: research

The adolescent with sickle cell disease.
Authors: Majumdar S Abstract Most children and adolescents with sickle cell disease are managed by primary care physicians. Sickle cell disease is often considered to be a disorder that is only associated with treatment of acute pain, although it has become evident over the years that the condition is associated with numerous organ complications, many of which begin during adolescence. The purpose of this article is to highlight the various organ complications that may occur in sickle cell disease, with a particular emphasis on adolescence, and how best to detect and screen for such complications. Furtherm...
Source: Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews - December 20, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Adolesc Med State Art Rev Source Type: research

Update in pulmonary medicine.
Authors: Marks JH Abstract Pulmonary disorders are common and important causes of morbidity and even mortality in adolescents. Conditions that are considered in this article include asthma, cystic fibrosis, and vocal cord dysfunction. Chronic and recurrent exacerbations may occur in youth with such disorders; therefore, they must adhere to potentially many pharmacologic agents and therapeutic procedures on a regular basis for maximum medical and psychosocial outcomes. It is important that physicians use au courant evidence-based guidelines in the management of adolescents. It is also critical that physicia...
Source: Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews - December 20, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Adolesc Med State Art Rev Source Type: research

Long-term outcomes of prematurity in adolescence.
This article outlines and explores the current literature available on long-term outcomes of extremely and very low birth weight infants. Recent literature is extremely relevant to the field of adolescent medicine since many adverse outcomes do not appear until much later in life; this high-risk population should be closely monitored for the development of these conditions. PMID: 23705533 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews)
Source: Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews - December 20, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Adolesc Med State Art Rev Source Type: research

Preface. Adolescent psychopharmacology update.
Authors: Hendren RL, Reeve A PMID: 24298751 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews)
Source: Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews - December 20, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Adolesc Med State Art Rev Source Type: research

Principles of psychopharmacology for the adolescent patient.
Authors: Reeve A Abstract Physicians are presented with great challenges when attempting to integrate information from multiple sources, often with conflicting recommendations, to meet the present and future needs of adolescents and the expectations of their families and caregivers. For this reason, this article attempts to outline a general strategy in assessment and use of information. General history of presenting symptoms, results of examination details, and additional history from family or other contexts lead to the development of a reasoned hypothesis. The working hypothesis is the basis for subsequ...
Source: Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews - December 20, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Adolesc Med State Art Rev Source Type: research

Pediatric psychopharmacology in primary care: a conceptual framework.
Authors: Riddle MA, dosReis S, Reeves GM, Wissow LS, Pruitt DB, Foy JM Abstract In a 2009 policy statement focused on children's mental health, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended that pediatric primary care physicians achieve competence in initiating care for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, and substance use/abuse. Because treatment for 3 of these conditions--ADHD, anxiety, and depression--may, under certain conditions, include medication, the primary purpose of this article is to offer guidance to assist primary care physicians in decision-ma...
Source: Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews - December 20, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Adolesc Med State Art Rev Source Type: research

Pharmacotherapy of inattention and ADHD in adolescents.
This article reviews the current use of stimulants in adolescents. The evidence base for treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adolescents is meager compared with that of ADHD in children, and much recent research of older populations with ADHD has been directed toward adults rather than adolescents. The structure of psychosocial treatment of ADHD differs across developmental ranges. For example, in children, treatment of ADHD uses direct behavior modification via parents and teachers. Treatment approaches then change toward contracting in adolescents (acknowledging the emerging independence commo...
Source: Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews - December 20, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Adolesc Med State Art Rev Source Type: research