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The Ten Top Pediatric Stories of 2005
- December 9, 2005
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
The editors of JW Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine summarize the most important stories of the year. -
Lactobacilli, Hydrogen Peroxide, and Vaginal Health
- July 8, 2005
- Linda M. Mundy, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Bacterial vaginosis, the most prevalent vaginal infection among reproductive-age women, is associated with increased risk for acquiring sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV infection. The . . .- Reviewing:
- Beigi RH et al., J Infect Dis 2005 Mar 15; 191:924-9.
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Sexual Behavior in Adolescents and Young Adults: Ask, but They Might Not Tell
- February 23, 2011
- Alain Joffe, MD, MPH, FAAP
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Ten percent of young adults with a confirmed sexually transmitted infection reported abstaining from sexual activity during the previous 12 months.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- DiClemente RJ et al., Pediatrics 2011 Feb; 127:208.
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Talk Is Cheap, but It's Not Happening Between Parents and Adolescents
Fewer adolescent girls reported discussions with parents about sexually transmitted infections and birth control in 2002 than in 1995.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Robert AC and Sonenstein FL., J Adolesc Health 2010 Jun; 46:532.
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No Need to Wait 1 Hour for Urine Testing for Chlamydia in Men
More than 90% of samples obtained from asymptomatic infected men only 20 minutes after voiding still tested positive.- Reviewing:
- Kwan B et al., Sex Transm Dis 2012 May; 39:405.
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Updated AAP Policy Statement Promotes Routine HIV Testing in Adolescents Free
- November 30, 2011
- Alain Joffe, MD, MPH, FAAP
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Routine testing should be offered to all adolescents in areas with high HIV prevalence at least once by age 16 to 18.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Committee on Pediatric AIDS., Pediatrics 2011 Nov; 128:1023.
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Adolescent Outcomes After Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- February 16, 2011
- Alain Joffe, MD, MPH, FAAP
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Adolescents were more likely than adults to have recurrent sexually transmitted infections, to be pregnant at follow-up, and to have a recurrence sooner.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Trent M et al., Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2011 Jan; 165:49.
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Neonatal Male Circumcision: Time for a Clear Recommendation?
- February 17, 2010
- Howard Bauchner, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Recent data support the health benefits of circumcision.- Reviewing:
- Tobian AAR et al., Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2010 Jan; 164:78. Brady MT., Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2010 Jan; 164:94.
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STIs in Adolescents
- January 6, 2010
- Howard Bauchner, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
The estimated prevalence of STIs in adolescent girls ranged from 14% at age 14–15 to 34% at age 18–19.
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- Forhan SE et al., Pediatrics 2009 Dec; 124:1505.
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Urethritis in Young Men: More Questions Than Answers
- December 23, 2009
- Alain Joffe, MD, MPH, FAAP
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Known pathogens were identified in fewer than 20% of young men with urethral symptoms.- Reviewing:
- Wetmore CM et al., J Adolesc Health 2009 Nov; 45:463.
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STIs in Children When Sexual Abuse Is Suspected Free
Comprehensive testing is important in such children. Nucleic acid amplification tests on urine specimens were more sensitive than culture for detecting C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae.- Reviewing:
- Girardet RG et al., Pediatrics 2009 Jul; 124:79. Black CM et al., Pediatr Infect Dis J 2009 Jul; 28:608.
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Increasing Chlamydia Screening Rates in Adolescent Girls
- July 22, 2009
- Robin Drucker, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
By redesigning work flow during urgent care visits, physicians can increase chlamydia screening rates among sexually active teens.- Reviewing:
- Tebb KP et al., Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2009 Jun; 163:559.
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Chlamydia Screening in Sexually Active Young Women
Screening for this often-silent infection should be done much more often.- Reviewing:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)., MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2009 Apr 17; 58:362.
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STIs in Teenage Girls: Still a Hidden Epidemic Free
One fourth of U.S. teenage girls tested positive for at least one STI. -
Does Circumcision Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections?
- December 6, 2006
- Howard Bauchner, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
The authors found that it could reduce risk for STIs in men.- Reviewing:
- Fergusson DM et al., Pediatrics 2006 Nov; 118:1971-7.
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Vulvar Ulcers: What’s Really Up down There When It’s Not an STI?
- October 18, 2006
- M. Susan Jay, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Most are consistent with aphthosis.- Reviewing:
- Huppert JS et al., J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2006 Jun; 19:195-204.
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Condoms Prevent the Transmission of Human Papillomavirus
This prospective study clearly shows that condoms protect against HPV.- Reviewing:
- Winer RL et al., N Engl J Med 2006 Jun 22; 354:2645-54. Steiner MJ and Cates W Jr., N Engl J Med 2006 Jun 22; 354:2642-3.
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When Abstinence-Only Education Replaces Comprehensive Sex Education
- February 24, 2006
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
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Male Circumcision Reduces HIV Risk
- February 24, 2006
- Anna Wald, MD, MPH
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Observational studies from Africa have shown that circumcised men are less likely to become infected with HIV. However, because of confounding by sexual practices, the . . .- Reviewing:
- Auvert B et al., PLoS Med 2005 Nov; 2:e298.
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Parental Attitudes About STI Vaccines: Advise and Immunize!
- December 9, 2005
- M. Susan Jay, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Vaccines against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are currently under investigation. To evaluate parents’ acceptance of an STI vaccine, investigators conducted a telephone survey of 315 . . .- Reviewing:
- Liddon N et al., J Adolesc Health 2005 Sep; 37:187-93. Rosenthal SL., J Adolesc Health 2005 Sep; 37:177-8.
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