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41 Using HPV vaccination for promotion of an adolescent package of care: opportunity and perspectives Full Text BMC Public Health, May 22, 2013 Review Article

42 Dietary sodium intake is associated with total fluid and sugar-sweetened beverage consumption in US children and adolescents aged 2–18 y: NHANES 2005–2008 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 21, 2013 Clinical Article

43 Associations of Body Mass Index and Body Height With Low Back Pain in 829,791 Adolescents American Journal of Epidemiology, May 21, 2013 Review Article

44 Problem Behavior and Urban, Low-Income Youth: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Positive Action in Chicago American Journal of Preventive Medicine, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article

45 Using student and school factors to differentiate adolescent current smokers from experimental smokers in Canada: A multilevel analysis Preventive Medicine, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article

46 Trends in sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among youth and adults in the United States: 1999–2010 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 16, 2013 Review Article

47 Food insecurity and linear growth of adolescents in Jimma Zone, Southwest Ethiopia Full Text Nutrition Journal, May 16, 2013 Clinical Article

48 Dual-Task Effect on Gait Balance Control in Concussed Adolescents Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, May 16, 2013 Clinical Article

49 Adolescent pharyngitis: a common complaint with potentially lethal complications Full Text The Journal for Nurse Practitioners , May 16, 2013

50 Systematic review on measurement properties of questionnaires assessing the neighbourhood environment in the context of youth physical activity behaviour Full Text BMC Public Health, May 16, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article

51 Trends in C-Reactive Protein Levels in US Adults From 1999 to 2010 American Journal of Epidemiology, May 15, 2013 Clinical Article

52 Underestimation of adolescent obesity Nursing Research, May 14, 2013 Clinical Article

53 Lean red meat consumption and lipid profiles in adolescent girls Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, May 13, 2013 Review Article

54 Bone Size and Bone Strength Are Increased in Obese Male Adolescents Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, May 13, 2013 Review Article

55 Underestimation of Adolescent Obesity Nursing Research, May 10, 2013 Clinical Article

56 Pre-meal affective state and laboratory test meal intake in adolescent girls with loss of control eating Appetite, May 10, 2013 Review Article

57 Diabetes management and glycemic control in youth with type 1 diabetes: test of a predictive model Journal of Behavioral Medicine, May 9, 2013 Clinical Article

58 Meeting Physical Activity Guidelines and Health-Related Fitness in Youth American Journal of Preventive Medicine, May 9, 2013 Clinical Guideline Clinical Article

59 Gender Difference in the Relationship between Passive Smoking Exposure and HDL-Cholesterol Levels in Late Adolescence Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, May 9, 2013 Review Article

60 A multicenter survey of contraceptive knowledge among adolescents in North America Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology , May 8, 2013 Clinical Article

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No relations were found between abdominal adipose tissue and bone mass, fat mass, blood pressure or triglyceride level in overweight adolescents
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Untreated nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux has been demonstrated to be strongly associated with both respiratory and obstructive sleep apnea symptoms as well as airflow obstruction

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Vitamin D supplementation decreases systemic inflammation in T2DM

In a 12-week randomized, controlled trial, ingestion of a vitamin D-fortified yogurt (170 mg calcium + 500 IU vitamin D/250 mL; n=50) twice daily decreased markers of inflammation compared with placebo yogurt (170 mg calcium; n=50). Compared with baseline measures, the 25(OH)D levels were increased and the TNF-alpha, IL-6, hsCRP, SAA, and IL-10 levels were decreased in the group supplemented with vitamin D compared with the group that received placebo.

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Mediterranean diet associated with decreased diabetes, cardiovascular events, and all-cause mortality

Researchers at the University of Palermo conducted a study involving 9109 subjects with a mean follow-up of 6.2 years which showed that the subjects who adhered to a Mediterranean diet had increased dietary fiber, decreased total dietary fat, and an increased intake of monosaturated-to-saturated fats. Further, the incidence of diabetes, cardiovascular events, and all-cause mortality was lower in the subjects who followed a Mediterranean diet.

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Natalizumab superior to IFN-? 1a in MS patients

Based on a retrospective study conducted at the Federico II University (Naples), researchers have concluded that treatment of patients (n=84) with relapsing-remitting MS natalizumab for 12-24 months resulted in a greater reduction in disease activity (annualized relapse rate, .24 vs. .55, respectively) and disability progression than patients treated with INF-? 1a. The number of contrast-enhancing lesions was also less in the natalizumab-treated group.

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1 Aerobic Exercise and Strength Training Effects on Cardiovascular Sympathetic Function in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial Psychosomatic Medicine, May 1, 2013

2 Perceived weight, not obesity, increases risk for major depression among adolescents Journal of Psychiatric Research, May 3, 2013 Review Article

3 Impact of diet and exercise training-induced weight loss on myocardial mechanics in severely obese adolescents Obesity, April 29, 2013 Review Article

4 Worksite Interventions: Improving Lifestyle Habits Among Latin American Adults American Journal of Preventive Medicine, May 1, 2013 Review Article

5 Secular Changes in the Age-Specific Prevalence of Diabetes Among U.S. Adults: 1988-2010 Diabetes Care, May 3, 2013 Review Article

6 Oral health experiences of pregnant and parenting adolescent women: A qualitative descriptive study International Journal of Nursing Studies, May 8, 2013

7 Meal skipping linked to increased visceral adipose tissue and triglycerides in overweight minority youth Obesity, April 25, 2013
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8 The accuracy of human papillomavirus vaccination status based on adult proxy recall or household immunization records for adolescent females in the United States: results from the National Immunization Survey-Teen Annals of Epidemiology , April 30, 2013

9 Dieting status influences associations between dietary patterns and body composition in adolescents: a cross-sectional study Nutrition Journal, May 8, 2013 Free full text

10 Home Blood Pressure Monitoring and Hypertension Status Among US Adults: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 2009–2010 American Journal of Hypertension, April 24, 2013
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11 Ten-year trends in physical dating violence victimization among US adolescent females Journal of School Health, April 29, 2013
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12 Dietary Choline and Betaine Intakes Vary in an Adult Multiethnic Population The Journal of Nutrition, April 25, 2013 Review Article

13 Sweetened drink and snacking cues in adolescents. A study using ecological momentary assessment Appetite, May 3, 2013 Review Article

14 Depression and insomnia among adolescents: A prospective perspective Journal of Affective Disorders, May 2, 2013

15 Inclusion of Guava Enhances Non-Heme Iron Bioavailability but Not Fractional Zinc Absorption from a Rice-Based Meal in Adolescents The Journal of Nutrition, April 22, 2013 Review Article

16 Shared meals among young adults are associated with better diet quality and predicted by family meal patterns during adolescence Public Health Nutrition, April 25, 2013

17 Patterns of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Diet in U.S. Adolescents Journal of Adolescent Health, May 2, 2013 Review Article

18 Trends in C-Reactive Protein Levels in US Adults From 1999 to 2010 American Journal of Epidemiology, May 15, 2013

19 Health Care Expenditures for Adults With Multiple Treated Chronic Conditions: Estimates From the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, 2009 Preventing Chronic Disease, April 26, 2013 Free full text

20 Socio-economic differences in adolescents' breakfast eating, fruit and vegetable consumption and physical activity in Ghana Public Health Nutrition, April 25, 2013

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Family Medicine - Adol/Youth Medicine News & Articles

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Clinical Pearls in Family Medicine

Highlights in Family Medicine

Vitamin D supplementation decreases systemic inflammation in T2DM

Mediterranean diet associated with decreased diabetes, cardiovascular events, and all-cause mortality

Natalizumab superior to IFN-? 1a in MS patients

Most Popular Family Med Articles

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