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Computerized Intervention May Help Teens With Depression
CME In a new randomized controlled study, a computerized cognitive behavioral therapy program offered an effective alternative to traditional counseling for adolescents with depression.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, May 2012
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Youth With Substance Use Disorders Benefit From 12-Step Program
CME New research reveals that outpatient attendance in community-based 12-step programs for up to 1 year is a positive predictor of abstinence in adolescents with substance use disorders.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, April 2012
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Lack of Guidance Noted in Pediatric Advance Care Discussions
CME/CE Physicians and nurses at intensive care units and oncology wards revealed top 3 barriers to advance care discussions for children with life-threatening conditions; an education curriculum is advised.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, March 2012
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Children Adjust Well After Stem Cell Transplantation
CME In this study, most children who undergo stem cell transplantation have recovered emotionally after 24 weeks, without depression or posttraumatic stress disorder.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 2012
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Frequency of Drinking Used to Screen for Adolescent Alcohol Use
CME The authors of this study adapted existing tools designed to screen adults for alcohol abuse to screen for alcohol-related problems among adolescents.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, January 2012
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Antipsychotics May Increase Diabetes Risk in Children
CME A large retrospective study shows that children who begin taking antipsychotic drugs have an increased risk for the development of incident diabetes.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, November 2011
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Aggressive Children Linked With Having Future Health Problems
CME A study found that children who exhibited aggressive behavior were more likely to be prone to health problems in adulthood.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, November 2011
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High IQ Influences Later Drug Use Habits of Children
CME In a cohort study of highly intelligent children, high IQ scores at age 5 years were significantly associated with illegal drug use at age 16 years and at age 30 years.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, November 2011
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Autism Rate Increased in Children With Low Birth Weight
CME The rate of autism spectrum disorder is highly elevated in children and adults who were born at a low birth weight, according to a new study.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, November 2011
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Screening for Mental Health Disorders in Military Families
CME/CE How does Military service influence the mental health of the various family members and their response to treatment? What is the most important question to ask all patients in primary care practice?
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, November 2011
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Gestational BPA Exposure Linked to Behavioral Problems in Children
CME The study found that prenatal bisphenol-A exposure negatively affected behavioral and emotional health in children younger than 3 years.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, October 2011
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Children and Families of Combat Veterans
CME/CE Which factors increase the risk for stress among families of military veterans? What can we do to nurture resilience and promote recovery?
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, October 2011
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Updated ADHD Guidelines Include Revised Age Ranges
CME/CE The American Academy of Pediatrics has included broader age ranges in their updated attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, October 2011
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ADHD in College-Age Adolescents: Choosing and Monitoring Treatment in a Complex Population
CME How does the presentation of ADHD change in older adolescents? When considering treatment, what concerns are unique to this age group?
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, October 2011
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A Schoolboy With Visions of Animated Vegetables
CME Learn what happened to the young hockey player with new-onset visual hallucinations. What were his diagnosis and treatment? How might his evaluation and care differ from adults and younger children?
Medscape Education Family Medicine, September 2011
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Adolescent ADHD: Diagnosis and Initial Treatment
CME How do symptoms of ADHD change as children become adolescents? What unique factors should be considered when initiating treatment?
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, September 2011
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Childhood Maltreatment Associated With Risk for Long-Term Depression
CME Results from epidemiologic studies demonstrated more than twice the risk for an unfavorable course of depressive illness in participants who had been mistreated as children vs those who were not.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, August 2011
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ADHD in Adolescents: Strategies for Successful Outcomes
CME Manifestations of ADHD during adolescence are complex and often require savvy approaches to recognition and management. What strategies work for these specialists?
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, August 2011
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Improving Healthcare for America's Military Families
CME/CE Military families are strong and healthy, but they face unique challenges of separation, injury or mental illness. Is your practice offering the care they need?
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, August 2011
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Trichotillomania and Its Treatment: A Review and Recommendations
CME Cognitive behavioral interventions involving habit reversal training are often effective in trichotillomania but relapses in adults are common.
Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, August 2011
