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981 Hereditary angioedema (HAE) in children and adolescents--a consensus on therapeutic strategies European Journal of Pediatrics, May 17, 2012

982 Milk intake is inversely related to body mass index and body fat in girls European Journal of Pediatrics, May 17, 2012

983 Adolescent views on transition in diabetes and nephrology European Journal of Pediatrics, May 17, 2012

984 Update on child and adolescent immunizations: selected review of US recommendations and literature Current Opinion in Pediatrics, May 16, 2012

985 The Effect of the School Environment on the Emotional Health of Adolescents: A Systematic Review Full Text Pediatrics, May 16, 2012 Evidence Based Medicine

986 Silent slipped capital femoral epiphysis in overweight and obese children and adolescents European Journal of Pediatrics, May 16, 2012

987 Use and Outcomes of Wound Drain in Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Spine, May 16, 2012

988 Operative Treatment of Adolescent Clavicle Fractures With an Intramedullary Clavicle Pin Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics , May 16, 2012 Clinical Article

989 Basal and post-ischemic vascular compliance in children/adolescents born small for gestational age Pediatric Nephrology, May 16, 2012

990 Linking Caregiver Strain to Diabetes Illness Management and Health Outcomes in a Sample of Adolescents in Chronically Poor Metabolic Control Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, May 15, 2012

991 Body satisfaction, weight gain and binge eating among overweight adolescent girls International Journal of Obesity, May 15, 2012

992 Parents’ and Children’s Beliefs About Peer Victimization Journal of Early Adolescence, May 15, 2012

993 Mexican American Seventh Graders’ Future Work and Family Plans Journal of Early Adolescence, May 15, 2012

994 A Shift from Underweight to Overweight and Obesity in Asian Children and Adolescents with Congenital Heart Disease Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology, May 15, 2012

995 Who Dates? The Effects of Temperament, Puberty, and Parenting on Early Adolescent Experience with Dating Journal of Early Adolescence, May 15, 2012

996 Gender Differences in Monitoring and Deviant Peers as Predictors of Delinquent Behavior Among Low-Income Urban African American Youth Journal of Early Adolescence, May 15, 2012

997 Correlates of Precoital Behaviors, Intentions, and Sexual Initiation Among Thai Adolescents Journal of Early Adolescence, May 15, 2012

998 The influence of an anti-stigma intervention on adolescents attitudes to schizophrenia: a mixed methodology approach Child and Adolescent Mental Health, May 15, 2012

999 Tobacco Smoking, Quitting, and Relapsing Among Adult Males in Mainland China: The China Seven Cities Study Nicotine & Tobacco Research, May 15, 2012

1000 Preventing Obesity Among Adolescent Girls JAMA Pediatrics, May 14, 2012

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Elevated BMI associated with lower extremity fractures in children

As published in Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, elevated BMI is associated with fractures of the foot, ankle, knee, and leg (but not femur or hip) in children. In overweight, moderately obese, and extremely obese children, the ORs for fractures of the foot were 1.14, 1.23, and 1.42, respectively; fractures of the ankle, knee, and leg were 1.27, 1.28, and 1.51, respectively. Children 6-11 years of age were at highest risk.

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Children with ?-thalassemia major at risk for premature atherosclerosis

As published in the Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, children with ?-thalassemia major (n=31; age range, 4-16 y) exhibit laboratory and ultrasound evidence of premature atherosclerosis. Specifically, total cholesterol, LDL-C, HDL-C, and nitrate/nitrite levels were decreased, and VLDL-C levels, chitotroisidase activity, and carotid IMT were increased in affected children.

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HPV vaccination is not associated with increased sexual activity in adolescents

As published in Pediatrics, adolescent girls (11-12 years of age) vaccinated with HPV were not shown to have increased sexual activity over 3 years of follow-up compared to non-vaccinated girls (adjusted incidence rate ratio = 1.29). Sexual activity was assessed based on pregnancy, STD testing or diagnosis, and contraceptive counseling.

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1 Sexting: Young Womens and Mens Views on Its Nature and Origins Journal of Adolescent Health, April 16, 2013 Review Article

2 Reasons for Not Vaccinating Adolescents: National Immunization Survey of Teens, 2008-2010 Pediatrics, April 8, 2013 Review Article

3 Bariatric surgery for obese children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis Obesity Reviews, April 15, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article

4 Eating Frequency and Overweight and Obesity in Children and Adolescents: A Meta-analysis Pediatrics, April 11, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine

5 Functional Abdominal Pain in Children and Adolescents JAMA Pediatrics, February 20, 2013 Review Article

6 Why Isnt Bariatric Surgery for Adolescents Catching On? JAMA Surgery, April 19, 2013 Review Article

7 Value of history taking in children and adolescents with cardiac syncope Cardiology in the Young, March 13, 2013

8 Use of the waist-height ratio to predict metabolic syndrome in obese children and adolescents Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, April 2, 2013 Review Article

9 Trends in intakes and sources of solid fats and added sugars among U.S. children and adolescents: 1994-2010 Pediatric Obesity, April 3, 2013

10 Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids reduce insulin resistance and triglycerides in obese children and adolescents Pediatric Diabetes, March 1, 2013 Review Article

11 Symptomatic Atlantoaxial Instability in an Adolescent with Trisomy 21 (Downs syndrome) Clinical Pediatrics, April 11, 2013 Review Article

12 Depression Screening and Management Among Adolescents in Primary Care: Factors Associated With Best Practice Clinical Pediatrics, April 11, 2013 Review Article

13 Weightism, Racism, Classism, and Sexism: Shared Forms of Harassment in Adolescents Journal of Adolescent Health, April 10, 2013 Review Article

14 Online training in two community health centers to address tobacco smoke exposure of children BMC Pediatrics, April 18, 2013 Free full text Review Article

15 Large-Scale Use of the Modified Checklist for Autism in Low-Risk Toddlers Pediatrics, March 27, 2013 Review Article

16 Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension in Childhood and Adolescence The Journal of Pediatrics, March 15, 2013 Review Article

17 Pregnancy Options Counseling for Adolescents: Overcoming Barriers to Care and Preserving Preference Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care, April 16, 2013 Review Article

18 Sexual Initiation, Contraceptive Use, and Pregnancy Among Young Adolescents Pediatrics, April 8, 2013 Review Article

19 Predictors of Continuation and Cessation of Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Journal of Adolescent Health, April 23, 2013 Review Article

20 Faster pharmacokinetics and increased patient acceptance of intradermal insulin delivery using a single hollow microneedle in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes Pediatric Diabetes, March 22, 2013 Review Article

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Pediatrics - Adol/Youth Medicine News & Articles

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Elevated BMI associated with lower extremity fractures in children

Children with ?-thalassemia major at risk for premature atherosclerosis

HPV vaccination is not associated with increased sexual activity in adolescents

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