Adolescent Medicine
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European Commission grants approval of ritlecitinib for severe alopecia areata
In June of 2023, ritlecitinib was approved by the FDA for treatment of severe alopecia areata in people ages 12 and older in the United States.
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Dialectical behavior therapy decreased suicide attempts in bipolar teens
DBT also was associated with improved emotional regulation, compared with standard of care.
Letters from Maine
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CHMP recommends marketing of biologic for atopic dermatitis
Most adverse events across the three pivotal studies were mild or moderate.
Letters from Maine
IQ and concussion recovery
There is a significant number of patients who have persistent postconcussion symptoms and are unable to resume their usual activities, including...
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Young vapers and smokers beware: Eye problems abound
Use of both cigarettes and vapes is apparently much worse for eye health than either product use alone, a new study found.
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CTE common among young athletes in largest brain donor study
“A lot of people think CTE is a result of high-level, professional play such as football, ice hockey, and boxing, but it can affect amateur...
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Marijuana, hallucinogen use, binge drinking at all-time high
The biggest increases have been in the adult cohort aged 35-50 years.
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Battling pediatric cancer outcome disparities, new interventions aim to close gaps
Poverty-stricken children have stark disparities in cancer outcomes. With such a diverse set of factors fueling outcome gaps, a similarly diverse...
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Analysis reveals recent acne prescribing trends
The study period covered a mean of 1.9 million acne encounters per year.
LGBT Youth Consult
Gender-affirming care: The role of the pediatrician in a changing landscape