International journal of adolescent medicine and health
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Int J Adolesc Med Health · Aug 2016
Accreditation of Adolescent Medicine as a pediatric sub-specialty: the Canadian experience and lessons learned.
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Royal College) has an extensive process for recognizing new specialties and subspecialties. Among other requirements, the process requests that the applicants demonstrate that sufficient scientific breadth and depth exists within the proposed field, that a unique field of clinical practice exists, and that there is a societal need for individuals with this distinct area of specialization. ⋯ In 2007, Adolescent Medicine became the 63rd discipline and a sub-specialty of Pediatrics. This paper provides an overview of the process that led to the accreditation of Adolescent Medicine by the Royal College and offers insights into the lessons learned from this Canadian experience.
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Int J Adolesc Med Health · Jul 2016
Case ReportsAbdominal lymphadenopathy in an adolescent with Kawasaki disease: a major sign?
In adolescence, Kawasaki disease (KD) may present with varied clinical pictures, and the classic clinical criteria are often insufficient to establish the diagnosis. This report presents a clinical case of KD in an adolescent and a brief review of the relevant literature, based on a PubMed search using the terms "adolescence" and "KD". A 13-year-old girl presented with fever, rash, hepatomegaly, and ultrasonographic evidence of abdominal lymphadenopathy. ⋯ Echocardiography was normal during the acute illness and remained unchanged at 2-year follow-up. Clinicians should be aware that, in adolescents, KD poses a diagnostic challenge and rarely corresponds to the classic presentation. On retrospective analysis, we believe that abdominal lymphadenopathy should have been recognized as a substitute manifestation of the classic symptom of cervical lymphadenopathy to establish the diagnosis of this fearsome systemic vasculitis syndrome.
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Int J Adolesc Med Health · Jul 2016
Dysmenorrhea and self-care strategies in Iranian female students: a regression modeling of pain severity and underlying factors.
Dysmenorrhea is the most common gynecologic condition experienced by menstruating women and has significant medical and psychosocial impacts. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and the problems related to menstruation, self-care strategies and their relations with pain severity in female students of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences. ⋯ The results indicated that dysmenorrhea was highly prevalent among female medical students and is a major problem affecting their life. A variety of treatments is available for dysmenorrhea but most of the participants did not seek medical advice and they used self-care strategies. However, further studies focusing on health education and routine screening for menstrual problems are recommended.
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Int J Adolesc Med Health · May 2016
Case ReportsTweens feel the burn: "salt and ice challenge" burns.
To review our institution's experience with frostbite injury secondary to "salt and ice challenge" (SIC) participation. ⋯ SIC has become a popular, self-harming behavior among youths. Increased public education, and provider and parent awareness of SIC are essential to address this public health concern.
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Int J Adolesc Med Health · Feb 2016
Comparative StudyAdolescent pesticide exposures reported to Texas poison centers.
Pesticides, particularly when misused, can cause serious morbidity and mortality. There is limited literature on pesticide exposures among adolescents. ⋯ Compared to adult exposures, adolescent pesticide exposures were more likely to involve repellents and rodenticides, involve males, occur by ingestion, and be intentional.