Adolescent Medicine
Letters To The Editor
Human papillomavirus
I am struggling to provide data to educate the patient on the efficacy of the HPV vaccine.
Letters To The Editor
In reply: Human papillomavirus
Effective education can be achieved by focusing on the personal risks of HPV to the patient, as well as the overall favorable risk vs benefits of...
Reviews
Human papillomavirus in 2019: An update on cervical cancer prevention and screening guidelines
Recommendations on counseling, vaccination, screening, and follow-up for abnormal screening.
Reviews
Breast augmentation surgery: Clinical considerations
The evolution of breast implants, their complications, and key considerations with regard to aesthetic breast surgery.
Reviews
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: A complex disease
Most people who carry its mutations are never affected, but in rare cases some die suddenly at a young age.
Reviews
The female athlete triad: It takes a team
An energy deficit from increased exercise, decreased intake, or both can suppress the menstrual cycle and lead to bone loss.
Editorial
Make no bones about it!
It is important to diagnose and treat the female athlete triad to maintain optimal bone health.
Reviews
Concussion: Evaluation and management
Initial therapy involves several days of cognitive and physical rest, then a gradual return to activities.
From the Editor
Understanding the bell-ringing of concussion
Back in the day, if we could count the coach’s fingers, we could go back into the game. Now we are more attuned to injury.
The Clinical Picture
Swelling of both arms and chest after push-ups
Symptoms of rhabdomyolysis: myalgia, muscle weakness, dark urine, and, in some, muscle swelling.