Adolescent Medicine E-Book

by Gail B. Slap
Adolescent Medicine E-Book
Author: Gail B. Slap
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2008-02-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323070752
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This concise, evidence-based resource covers all of today’s need-to-know information to quickly and effectively diagnose and manage common adolescent conditions...in an exceptionally user-friendly format. Because it’s so compact, clinically oriented, and easy to read, Adolescent Medicine: The Requisites in Pediatrics is an ideal study tool as well as a convenient reference for practice. Includes detailed discussions on special health issues, common medical problems, sexual and reproductive health, behavioral problems, and the transition to adult health care to help you gain a better understanding of the unique needs of the adolescent patient. Features a logical, consistent chapter format that helps you find the guidance you need quickly. Presents abundant tables, differential diagnoses, lab values/radiologic studies, treatment/therapy recommendations, and guidance on when to refer to a specialist equipping you for every clinical challenge. Discusses controversies concerning the standard of care with the aid of thought-provoking clinical scenarios to help you to determine the best course of action in difficult situations. Provides highlighted boxes that emphasize relevant case studies, key points of each section, and other important information making you aware of considerations that impact today’s practice. Uses a wealth of illustrations so you can see details more clearly.

Textbook of Adolescent Medicine

by Elizabeth R. McAnarney
Textbook of Adolescent Medicine
Author: Elizabeth R. McAnarney
Publisher: W B Saunders Company
Total Pages: 1227
Release: 1992
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780721630779
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This definitive scholarly textbook on adolescent medicine provides definitions, etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, presenting symptoms, and history. In addition, coverage includes information on physical findings, laboratory evaluation, differential diagnosis, treatment of common medical and behavioral conditions of adolescents, and prognosis. A stellar cast of contributors also provides unique discussions on the scientific basis of adolescent medicine, distinct guidelines for the practice of adolescent medicine, "pearls" from practice, and approaches to preventive care.

Technology and Adolescent Mental Health

by Megan A. Moreno
Technology and Adolescent Mental Health
Author: Megan A. Moreno
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2018-03-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319696386
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This comprehensive book provides a framework for healthcare providers working with the dual challenges and opportunities presented by the intersection of mental health and technology. Technology and Adolescent Mental Health provides recent, evidence-based approaches that are applicable to clinical practice and adolescent care, with each chapter including a patient case illustrating key components of the chapter contents. Early chapters address the epidemiology of mental health, while the second section of the book deals with how both offline and online worlds affect mental health, presenting both positive and negative outcomes, and focusing on special populations of at-risk adolescents. The third section of the book focuses on technology uses for observation, diagnosis or screening for mental health conditions. The final section highlights promising future approaches to technology, and tools for improving intervention and treatment for mental health concerns and illnesses. This book will be a key resource for pediatricians, family physicians, internal medicine providers, adolescent medicine and psychiatry specialists, psychologists, social workers, as well as any other healthcare providers working with adolescents and mental health care.

Adolescent Health

by Lynn Rew
Adolescent Health
Author: Lynn Rew
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 425
Release: 2005
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0761929118
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Covering social morbidities and mortalities of adolescents, including suicide, smoking, high risk sexual activity, eating disorders, mental health problems and interpersonal violence, this volume consolidates multiple theoretical perspectives.

Essential Adolescent Medicine

by Donald E. Greydanus
Essential Adolescent Medicine
Author: Donald E. Greydanus
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Total Pages: 844
Release: 2006
Genre: Medical
ISBN:
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This book sets forth the principles of clinical and psychosocial adolescent medicine clearly and concisely, at a price the market will bear. Includes numerous tables, charts, lists, and algorithms for easy access to the spectrum of clinical considerations.

Adolescent Health in the Covid-19 Post-Pandemic, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America, E-Book

by Renata Arrington Sanders
Adolescent Health in the Covid-19 Post-Pandemic, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America, E-Book
Author: Renata Arrington Sanders
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2024-07-13
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0443129088
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In this issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Renata Arrington Sanders and Errol Lamont Fields bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Adolescent Medicine: Important Updates after the COVID-19 Pandemic. This timely issue looks back at health and behavioral concerns in adolescents that occurred during the pandemic with the goal of improving current clinical care, as well as providing strategies for the future. Top experts discuss how the pandemic has affected adolescents, with a focus on social media, eating disorders, substance use, and depression and mental health. Coverage on the effect of the Dobbs decision, as well as a look at LGTBQ+ concerns, helps advise pediatricians on how to provide supportive care for affected patients. - Contains 12 relevant, practice-oriented topics including post-pandemic landscape of adolescent health; depression, suicidality, and anxiety in adolescents; long-haul post-COVID syndrome and impact on adolescents; post-pandemic adolescent social action and resiliency; anti-racism, heterosexism, and transphobia: strategies for adolescent health promotion post-COVID; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on adolescent medicine after the COVID-19 pandemic, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

The Harriet Lane Handbook E-Book

by The Johns Hopkins Hospital
The Harriet Lane Handbook E-Book
Author: The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 1512
Release: 2023-04-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323878032
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Every three years, The Harriet Lane Handbook is carefully updated by residents, edited by chief residents, and reviewed by expert faculty at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Easy to use, concise, and complete, this essential manual keeps you current with new guidelines, practice parameters, pharmacology, and more. The 23rd Edition of this portable reference continues to be the most widely used and most recognized pediatric reference worldwide—an indispensable resource for pediatric residents, students, nurses, and all healthcare professionals who treat young patients. - Trusted for 70 years for fast, accurate information on pediatric diagnosis and treatment. - New audio case files: Listen to residents and faculty at The Johns Hopkins Hospital discuss case studies and healthcare disparities based on topics from this bestselling book. - The popular and comprehensive Pediatric Drug Formulary, updated by Carlton K. K. Lee, PharmD, MPH, provides the latest in pharmacologic treatment of pediatric patients. - Outline format ensures you'll find information quickly and easily, even in the most demanding circumstances.

Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span - E-Book

by Carole Lium Edelman
Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span - E-Book
Author: Carole Lium Edelman
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 738
Release: 2021-10-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323846319
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**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Patient Education** Master health promotion for all ages and population groups! Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span, 10th Edition provides comprehensive coverage of leading health promotion concepts from assessment to interventions to application. Its lifespan approach addresses patients' unique needs with case studies and care plans presented within an assessment framework based on Gordon's Functional Health Patterns. Addressing each age and stage of development, this market-leading text covers the latest research and trends in health promotion and disease prevention for diverse population groups. - Coverage of growth and development addresses health promotion concepts for each age and each stage of development through the lifespan. - Case studies present realistic situations with questions that challenge you to apply key concepts to further develop clinical judgment. - Think About It clinical scenarios at the beginning of each chapter include questions to encourage clinical judgment. - Research for Evidence-Based Practice boxes summarize current health-promotion studies showing the links between research, theory, and practice. - Hot Topics boxes introduce significant issues, trends, and controversies in health promotion. - Separate chapters on population groups — the individual, family, and community — highlight the unique aspects of assessment and health promotion for each group. - Quality and Safety Scenario boxes focus on QSEN-related competencies with examples of health promotion. - Innovative Practice boxes outline unique and creative health promotion programs and projects currently being implemented. - Health and Social Determinants/Health Equity boxes address cultural perspectives relating to planning care. - NEW! Greater emphasis on health equity highlights the need to make health promotion accessible to all. - NEW! Increased focus on diversity and inclusion better reflects the communities being served. - NEW! Veteran's health content is incorporated throughout, as appropriate. - NEW! Discussions of Healthy People 2030 initiatives and objectives address national health issues and priorities. - NEW! Updated diagnosis terminology includes ICNP diagnoses or patient problems. - NEW! Affordable Care Act references are more general to reflect changing politics.