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An increased risk for early CKD is observed even among adolescents with high-normal BMI and without diabetes.

The repackaging of old medications into new formulations that are easier on the skin, and the availability of combination drug creams, should improve acne care.

But cigarette use has declined, a new study found.

In a new survey, only half of teens and young adults on teratogens said they had been counseled on the reproductive risk of for their medications.

The largest relative increase was observed among patients who usually are considered atypical, such as boys and younger teens.

Patients who received lovo-cel had durable remissions and reductions in vaso-occlusive events, pain crises, and hospitalizations in the longest running gene therapy trial for sickle cell disease.

Despite new measures such as cost increases and vaping bans, some members of the antismoking lobby doubt that the effort will have significant effects.

Early life adversity is associated with greater amygdala reactivity and diminished prefrontal cortex reactivity, according to the results of a meta-analysis of 83 neuroimaging studies.

Objectives: Ski and snowboard-related injuries are common among Canadian youth. Analyzing the role of risky behaviours that contribute to injury risk is essential for gaining an understanding of injury prevention opportunities. The objective was to determine if rates of risky behaviour seen at the ski hill were lower for children and adolescents exposed to an educational injury prevention video. Methods: This single-blinded cluster randomized controlled trial included students (ages 7-16) from 1...

INTRODUCTION: Children and adolescents are increasingly prescribed antipsychotic medications off-label in the treatment of behavioural disorders. While antipsychotic medications are effective in managing behavioural issues, they carry a significant risk of adverse events that compromise ongoing physical health. Of particular concern is the negative impact antipsychotic medications have on cardiometabolic health. Interventions that aim to modify lifestyle habits have the potential to alleviate th...