Topics in Handbook of Adolescent Medicine, 2nd Edition, include adolescent health statistics, biologic and psychosocial growth and development, the adolescent office visit, endocrine/metabolic, gynecology, contraception, infectious diseases, cardio respiratory, genitourinary, dermatology, musculoskeletal and sports medicine, mental health and psychotropic medications, nutrition, rheumatology, and miscellaneous clinical conditions. This issue of Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews is a stand-alone reference and practice tool with evidence-based reviews that detail advances in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems affecting adolescents.

AM:STARs Handbook of Adolescent Medicine: Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews, Vol. 20, No. 2

Health, Fitness & Dieting

American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Adolescent Health

Mental Health

American Academy of Pediatrics+

Topics in Asthma and Diabetes in Adolescent include: Part I Asthma: Update On Asthma Therapy: Making Sense Of The Guidelines For Adolescents With Asthma, The Management Of Acute Asthma Exacerbations, Asthma In Adolescents Living In The Inner City, Exercise And The Adolescent With Asthma, The Role Of Allergen Exposure And Avoidance In Asthma, Asthma Education: Pitfalls And Solutions. Part II Diabetes:· Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus In Adolescents, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In Adolescents, Other Forms of Diabetes in Adolescents, Technological Advancements in Diabetes Care, Psychological Problems In Adolescents With Diabetes.

AM:STARs Asthma and Diabetes in Adolescents: Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews, Volume 21, No.1

Exercise & Fitness

AM:STARs E-Health

Alwyn T. Cohall

Vaugn Rickert

Owen Ryan

AM:STARs: Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews is the official publication of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Adolescent Health. Published 3 times per year, the journal offers adolescent medicine specialists and other primary care physicians who treat adolescent patients with state of the art information on all matters relating to adolescent health and wellness.This issue of AM:STARs looks at specific issues within the subspecialty of adolescent medicine that are beneficial to those physicians involved in caring for adolescents and young adults. Subspecialties such as genetics, dermatology, critical care medicine, psychiatry, neurology, pulmonology, endrocrinology, and sexual abuse are included. This issue also covers such unique topics as pharmacology, urology, sports medicine, orthopedics, and more. It presents a subspecialty perspective within the specialty of adolescent medicine.Topics in Subspecialty Update include Neurological Problems in the Adolescent Population What Is New in Adolescent Psychiatry? Literature Review and Clinical Implications What’s New in the Field of Genetics Pharmacology Update in Adolescents: Contraception and Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Update in Adolescent Dermatology Updates in Pediatric Endocrinology Update on Adolescent Gynecology Adolescents as Victims and Perpetrators of Violence Common Topics in Adolescent Critical Care Medicine Update in Adolescent Orthopaedics: Discussion of Common Hip Conditions Update on Sport-Related Concussion Update on Cardiovascular Screening: Can We Prevent Sudden Cardiac Death in Adolescent Athletes? Advances in Foregut and Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents Update in Adolescent Gastroenterology Adolescent Urology Update The Adolescent with Sickle Cell Disease Update in Pulmonary Medicine Caring for Premature Infants in Adolescence: Long-Term Outcomes

AM:STARs Subspecialty Update: Adolescent Medicine State of the Art Reviews, Vol. 24 Number 1 (Volume 24)

Medical Books

Medicine

The Adolescent Health: State of the Art Reviews series helps clinicians stay up-to-date in key areas of current clinical practice; this edition covers young adult medicine. This widely respected resource continues to deliver practice-focused, useful information on adolescent health.

AM:STARs AM:STARs Young Adult Health: Adolescent Medicine State of the Art Reviews, Vol 24 Number 3 (Volume 24)

Nursing

Case Studies in Adolescent Health: Number 2 (Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews)

John Kulig

AM:STARs: Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews is the official publication of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Adolescent Health. Published 3 times per year, the journal offers adolescent medicine specialists and other primary care physicians who treat adolescent patients with state of the art information on all matters relating to adolescent health and wellness. Substance abuse continues to be a significant health problem for adolescents and young adults in the United States and elsewhere. Up-to-date information on the many facets of this issue is essential for physicians who care for these young people. This issue provides reviews of the latest information on the various substances that adolescents use and how they use them. Articles ranging from overviews of current use of data to facts about specific substances such as alcohol, marijuana, prescription stimulants, and opioids, use by different cultural groups, and various treatment options give an extensive and authoritative view of this significant adolescent health issue. Contents include: <ul>
<li>Adolescent Substance Use: The Role of the Medical Home</li> <li>Neurobiology of Adolescent Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors: Treatment Implications</li> <li>Marijuana</li> <li>Nonmedical Use of Prescription Stimulants by Adolescents</li> <li>Responding to the Prescription Opioid Epidemic: Practical Information of Pediatricians</li> <li>Performance-Enhancing Substances</li> <li>Screening and Brief Intervention for Alcohol and Other Abuse</li> <li>Treatment of Adolescent Substance Abuse Disorders</li> <li>Substance Abuse Among Culturally Diverse Youth</li> <li>Evolving Array of Substance use by Adolescents</li> <li>Assessment and Treatment of Substance Abuse in the Juvenile Justice Population</li>
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AM:STARs Substance Use and Abuse Among Adolescents: Adolescent Medicine State of the Art Reviews, Volume 25, No. 1 (Volume 25)

Psychology & Counseling

AM:STARs: Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews is the official publication of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Adolescent Health. Published 3 times per year, the journal offers adolescent medicine specialists and other primary care physicians who treat adolescent patients with state of the art information on all matters relating to adolescent health and wellness. This issue of AM:STARs, Hot Topics in Adolescent Health, presents a wide array of articles exploring some of the most exciting advances and controversies in adolescent health. These topics and other evolving areas are presented to guide the reader toward providing state of the art clinical care to adolescents, as well as reviewing new research that will shape the future of adolescent health. Topics include: Nutritional and metabolic controversies including the diagnosis of gluten intolerance, vitamin D deficiency and metabolic syndrome in adolescents, and the use of bariatric surgery to treat the comorbidities of adolescent obesity. New diagnostic considerations, including updated DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for mental health disorders such as mood dysregulation, eating disorders, and ADHD. Reproductive health advances including new diagnostic techniques and treatment regimens for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, as well as the expanding use of long-acting reversible contraceptives. New frontiers in adolescent medicine including office-based management of opiate addiction, support of gender nonconforming youth, and the use of mindfulness practices in the care of a variety of conditions.

AM:STARs Hot Topics in Adolescent Health: Adolescent Medicine State of the Art Reviews, Vol 25 Number 2 (Volume 25)

Today’s teens are often referred to as Digital Natives due to their upbringing immersed in technological tools including smartphones and social media, while most of us who provide healthcare for this group remain at best, digital immigrants.  These technologies present both new opportunities and challenges to teens’ health, as well as their education and life experiences.  Pediatricians can play a key role in helping teens and their families navigate critical issues such as balancing online and offline lives, as well as understand links between media and health.  This issue of AM:STARS is meant to provide pediatricians with knowledge and updates so they feel prepared to have these conversations with patients and families in the busy clinical office setting. Topics Include:CyberbullyingSextingProblematic Internet UsageBloggingElectronic Health RecordsFacebookOnline Safety

AM:STARs Social Networking & New Technologies: Adolescent Medicine State of the Art Reviews, Vol 25 Number 3 (Volume 25)

Science & Math

Technology

Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews is the official journal of American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Adolescent Health. This issue provides the adolescent physician with comprehensive, practical and up-to-date information regarding diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic sports injuries, sports concussion, the pre-participation physical evaluation (PPE), mental health concerns, the female athlete, bone health, nutrition, travel, performance enhancing substances, injury rehabilitation, the role of the team physician and injury prevention in youth sports. Topics in Sports Medicine and Sports Injuries include:Being a team physicianThe preparticipation physical evaluationConcussions in adolescent athletes: evaluation, management, and return to play guidanceSelect musculoskeletal injuries: diagnosis, prevention, and rehabilitationOveruse and overtraining injuriesFemale athlete triadThe care of adolescent dancersMental health and pressure in adolescent sportsPerformance-enhancing substancesThe traveling adolescent athleteExtreme sports and adolescent athletes

AM:STARs Sports Medicine and Sport Injuries: Adolescent Medicine State of the Art Reviews, Vol 26 Number 1 (Volume 26)

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