Tag: adolescent health
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UK Launches Two Clinical Trials on Puberty Blockers for Young People with Gender Incongruence
Two UK Clinical Trials Aim to Illuminate Puberty Blockers’ Impact In a move that could shape future treatment guidelines, researchers in the United Kingdom have announced two clinical trials examining the effects of puberty blockers on young people with gender incongruence. The studies come on the back of expert concerns that the medical field of…
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Experts Say Prozac Fails to Beat Placebo for Child Depression: A Wake-Up Call for Guidelines
Prozac and the debate over pediatric depression treatment New analyses have intensified the debate over using Prozac (fluoxetine) to treat depression in children and adolescents. Leading experts say current clinical guidelines should be revised because robust evidence shows the medication offers no meaningful advantage over placebo for younger patients. The discussion comes as mental health…
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Migraine and Hypertension in Adolescents: New Findings
Overview: Linking Migraine and Hypertension in Teens Recent research published in Hypertension reveals a notable association between migraine disorders and hypertension among adolescents, particularly in cases of severe migraine. The study adds to a growing body of evidence that cardiovascular and neurological health are interlinked long before adulthood. For clinicians, parents, and young patients, these…
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Migraine Linked to Hypertension in Adolescents: New Findings
Introduction New research published in Hypertension adds to growing evidence that migraine and hypertension are linked in adolescents, especially among those with severe migraine. While the two conditions have historically been studied separately in young people, the latest findings suggest that teens with frequent or disabling migraines may have an increased risk of elevated blood…
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Adolescent SLE and Pregnancy: Higher Risks of Adverse Outcomes
Overview: SLE in adolescence and pregnancy outcomes Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease that can affect people at any age, but its impact on pregnancy varies by age. Recent findings presented at a major rheumatology conference underscore a troubling trend: adolescents with SLE are more likely to experience adverse pregnancy outcomes compared…
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Spontaneous Passage of an Ingested Bullet Casing in Adolescents
Background Accidental ingestion of foreign objects is a common reason for pediatric and adolescent emergency presentations. While most cases involve children or adults with predisposing factors, rare instances occur in healthy adolescents. Metallic objects, including bullet casings, pose unique clinical considerations due to their shape, sharpness, and potential for impaction or perforation. This case report…
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Spontaneous Passage of a Bullet Casing Ingestion in an Adolescent: A Case Report
Background Foreign body ingestion is a common emergency department presentation, particularly among children and high-risk populations. While most cases involve small, smooth objects that pass without incident, rare incidents occur in healthy adolescents without underlying predisposing factors. This case report documents the spontaneous passage of an accidentally ingested metallic bullet casing by an otherwise healthy…
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Thalassemia Screening in Malaysia: 58,428 Carriers Found Among Form Four Students
Overview: a long-running school-based thalassemia screening program Malaysia’s health authorities have kept a steady course on a school-based health initiative aimed at reducing the burden of thalassemia. Since 2016, Form Four students have been screened as part of a broader effort to identify carriers of the genetic blood disorder. The latest figures show 58,428 carriers…
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Quit now! The expert’s guide to talking to children about vaping
Why talking to children about vaping matters The rise of vaping has brought a new set of challenges for parents and caregivers. While some teens see e-cigarettes as a harmless alternative to smoking, the reality is that vaping can introduce nicotine to developing brains and create a gateway to longer-term tobacco use. Experts emphasize that…
