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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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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.
CME Exam- 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
Response to “Maybe They Do Listen . . .” -
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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No Glove, No Love
- November 4, 2005
- Alain Joffe, MD, MPH, FAAP
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
In 2001, an NIH study group found insufficient evidence to conclude that condoms are effective for preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs), citing a lack of . . .- Reviewing:
- Niccolai LM et al., Sex Transm Infect 2005 Aug; 81:323-5.
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Checking on What’s Up Down There in Adolescent and Young Men
- August 4, 2005
- M. Susan Jay, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the U.S. The consequences of untreated infection include pelvic inflammatory disease in women, epididymitis . . .- Reviewing:
- Blake DR et al., J Adolesc Health 2005 Apr; 36:337-41.
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Adolescent Perspectives on Oral Sex
- April 25, 2005
- Alain Joffe, MD, MPH
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Oral sex is becoming increasingly common among adolescents; it has been estimated that as many as 50% of teenagers report first sexual experiences that involve . . .- Reviewing:
- Halpern-Felsher BL et al., Pediatrics 2005 Apr; 115:845-51.
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Promises, Promises: STI Consequences of Adolescent Virginity Pledges
- April 25, 2005
- M. Susan Jay, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Do adolescents who make virginity pledges have reduced rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) as young adults? To find out, researchers conducted a follow-up survey . . .- Reviewing:
- Bruckner H and Bearman P., J Adolesc Health 2005 Apr; 36:271-8.
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STI Testing: What Do Girls Want?
- April 25, 2005
- M. Susan Jay, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Chlamydia trachomatis screening is recommended for sexually active young women, but few seek it, and many clinicians are uncomfortable questioning and testing adolescents. In this . . .- Reviewing:
- Tebb KP et al., J Adolesc Health 2004 Dec; 35:462-7.
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Sexually Active Female Teens: At Risk but Not Tested
Despite the potentially serious health consequences of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), only a fraction of adolescents who are candidates for screening are in fact being . . .- Reviewing:
- Fiscus LC et al., Perspect Sex Reprod Health 2004 Nov/Dec; 36:233-8.
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Oral Sex Doesn't Mean Safe Sex
- February 28, 2005
- Alain Joffe, MD, MPH, FAAP
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
According to a recent People magazine survey (Jan 31 2005), 12% of 13- to 16-year-olds have engaged in oral sex, which some teenagers view as . . .- Reviewing:
- Cherpes TL et al., Sex Transm Dis 2005 Feb; 32:84-9.
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STDs: A Comprehensive New Guideline
- November 12, 2002
- Howard Bauchner, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention present comprehensive recommendations for diagnosing and treating sexually transmitted diseases.- Reviewing:
- , MMWR Recomm Rep 2002 May 10; 51:1-78.
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