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Antidepressant use in children, adolescents linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

A team of researchers from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy and the University of Maryland School of Medicine found that current (prolonged) use of serotonin reuptake inhibitors – a major class of antidepressant medications – in children and adolescents was associated with a nearly two-fold increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes when compared to youths who formerly used (but eventually discontinued) those medications.

24 Oct 2017

Study elucidates how obesity makes breast cancer more aggressive

Obesity leads to the release of cytokines into the bloodstream which impact the metabolism of breast cancer cells, making them more aggressive as a result. Scientists from Helmholtz Zentrum München, Technische Universität München, and Heidelberg University Hospital report on this in 'Cell Metabolism'. The team has already been able to halt this mechanism with an antibody treatment.

23 Oct 2017

Systematic review finds lack of data on medical cannabis use in children and adolescents

A systematic review of published studies on the use of medical cannabis in children and adolescents finds a notable lack of studies and a minimal number of the randomized, controlled trials needed to confirm the effectiveness of a treatment.

23 Oct 2017

ObesityWeek: Effective approaches to prevent and treat pediatric obesity

Childhood obesity has more than tripled since the early 1970s and has become one of the most pressing public health concerns of our time.

20 Oct 2017

Protein identified as promising novel obesity treatment

This week Amgen published data showing that injection of a protein known as growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15) facilitated weight loss in obese mice and primates.

20 Oct 2017

Brazilian researchers find more significant cognitive deficits among early-onset cocaine users

People who begin using cocaine during adolescence display more significant cognitive deficits than people who begin using the drug in adulthood.

18 Oct 2017

On back roads of Appalachia’s coal country, mental health services are as rare as jobs

Every other month, Tanya Nelson travels 32 miles from the heart of Appalachia's coal country for an appointment with the nearest psychiatrist for therapy and to renew prescriptions. But the commute, which should take less than an hour through the winding mountain roads of southern West Virginia, consumes her entire day.

17 Oct 2017

Obesity rates among children and adolescents have increased ten-fold over the last four decades

The number of children and adolescents (aged 5 to 19 years) across the world who classify as obese has increased ten-fold over the last forty years, according to an analysis led by Imperial College London and the World Health Organization (WHO).

11 Oct 2017

Breakfast omission does not lead to overeating in teenage girls, study finds

Girls who skipped breakfast as part of a study into energy intake and physical activity were found to consume 350 fewer calories (kcals) a day.

11 Oct 2017

Ebola vaccine found to be safe and effective for adults and children in Africa

Experts at St George's, University of London, have reported that an Ebola vaccine is safe for children as well as adults and produces an immune response.

6 Oct 2017

Researchers identify intervention strategies to curb consumption of energy drinks

Because many countries allow the sale of energy drinks to young people, identifying ways to minimize potential harm from energy drinks is critical. A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior provided unique insights into intervention strategies suggested by young people themselves to reduce consumption.

5 Oct 2017

Study finds underutilization of sperm banking by at-risk patients with cancer

A comprehensive study of adolescent and young adult cancer patients found just 43.8 percent of those at risk for infertility banked sperm prior to cancer therapy, suggesting that patients might benefit from efforts to increase awareness and understanding of the option.

5 Oct 2017

Researchers test new strategy to increase effectiveness of topical anesthesia used in dentistry

Researchers from Brazil and Texas have started testing on humans a new strategy to increase the effectiveness of topical anesthesia used in dentistry, used by dentists to reduce patient discomfort during the application of injected anesthesia - required for more invasive procedures such as fillings, tooth extraction or surgery.

4 Oct 2017

Study tests stepped care model of treatment for youth with anxiety

A stepped care model of treatment for youth with anxiety can be effectively delivered using at least 14% less therapist time than traditional treatment service, reports a study published in the October 2017 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

3 Oct 2017

Sperm and eggs of transgenders to be stored by NHS before sex changes

Several transgender adolescents are opting to freeze their eggs and sperm with the Britain's NHS to leave an option for parenthood later in life open, according to doctors.

2 Oct 2017

Research suggests natural remedy for sleep problems in young people

A collaborative research project involving James Cook University and the University of Queensland indicates high rates of sleep problems continuing through teenage years and into early adulthood - but also suggests a natural remedy.

28 Sep 2017

Study reports prevalence of concussion among teens playing contact sports

A new University of Michigan study confirms what many hospital emergency rooms nationwide are seeing: Teens playing contact sports suffer from concussions.

26 Sep 2017

Study finds no evidence of auditory nerve injury after recreational noise exposure

Exposure to loud noises during common recreational activities is widely cited as a cause of "hidden hearing loss." A new study of young adults, however, finds that while hearing is temporarily affected after attending a loud event, there is no evidence of auditory nerve injury or permanent hearing difficulties.

26 Sep 2017

Study shows prevalence of sleep disturbances among adolescents exposed to terror attacks

Adolescents who have experienced terror attacks suffer from sleep disturbance for years after the event. Researchers believe there is a need for better assessment and treatment of sleep disturbance in adolescents who have been exposed to trauma.

26 Sep 2017

Study finds low screening rates for adolescents with PID in nation’s ED setting

The nation's emergency departments had low rates of complying with recommended HIV and syphilis screening for at-risk adolescents, though larger hospitals were more likely to provide such evidence-based care, according to a study presented during the 2017 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) national conference

22 Sep 2017

Adolescents News and Research

Antidepressant use in children, adolescents linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Study elucidates how obesity makes breast cancer more aggressive

Systematic review finds lack of data on medical cannabis use in children and adolescents

ObesityWeek: Effective approaches to prevent and treat pediatric obesity

Protein identified as promising novel obesity treatment

Brazilian researchers find more significant cognitive deficits among early-onset cocaine users

On back roads of Appalachia’s coal country, mental health services are as rare as jobs

Obesity rates among children and adolescents have increased ten-fold over the last four decades

Breakfast omission does not lead to overeating in teenage girls, study finds

Ebola vaccine found to be safe and effective for adults and children in Africa

Researchers identify intervention strategies to curb consumption of energy drinks

Study finds underutilization of sperm banking by at-risk patients with cancer

Researchers test new strategy to increase effectiveness of topical anesthesia used in dentistry

Study tests stepped care model of treatment for youth with anxiety

Sperm and eggs of transgenders to be stored by NHS before sex changes

Research suggests natural remedy for sleep problems in young people

Study reports prevalence of concussion among teens playing contact sports

Study finds no evidence of auditory nerve injury after recreational noise exposure

Study shows prevalence of sleep disturbances among adolescents exposed to terror attacks

Study finds low screening rates for adolescents with PID in nation’s ED setting

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