Bell's Palsy [0.03%]
贝尔氏麻痹症
Sarah N Dalrymple,Jessica H Row,John D Gazewood
Sarah N Dalrymple
Bell's palsy is acute weakness of the facial muscles associated with compression of cranial nerve VII. The annual incidence is 20 to 30 per 100,000. Diagnosis is based on a thorough history and physical examination, with careful attention t...
Jennifer Bustamante,Tony Tran,Carlos R Rodriguez
Jennifer Bustamante
Otitis media and otitis externa are common ear conditions affecting individuals of all ages. Symptoms can range from mild to severe ear pain. These conditions result from infections, immune responses, and environmental factors. Proper manag...
Practical Advice for Addressing Adolescent Relationship Violence During Clinical Encounters [0.03%]
临床就诊期间应对青少年关系暴力的实用建议
Christine M Forke,Rachel Ellenbogen,Katherine M Thompson
Christine M Forke
Adolescent relationship violence (ARV) is associated with a host of negative health outcomes that can impact individuals across the lifespan. This second article in a two-part series provides clinical context for ARV to assist clinicians wh...
Clinicians' Primer on the Epidemiology of Adolescent Relationship Violence [0.03%]
临床医师青少年关系暴力流行病学入门简介
Christine M Forke,Rachel Ellenbogen,Katherine M Thompson
Christine M Forke
Adolescent relationship violence (ARV) is the use of coercive, controlling, and violent behavior within romantic adolescent relationships. It presents with patterned behaviors that occur in a cyclic fashion. ARV is common across all demogra...
Tiffany Ho,Colbey Ricklefs
Tiffany Ho
Primary care providers have a unique opportunity to provide high-quality care to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and other identities not encompassed (LGBTQIA+) adolescents. Providers should be familiar with th...
Healthy Sex: Contraception, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Media, Consent, and Confidentiality [0.03%]
健康的性行为：避孕、性传播感染、媒体、同意和保密
Erin Fredrickson
Erin Fredrickson
Adolescence is a natural time for sexual exploration; developmentally-appropriate sexual education is essential to promote healthy behaviors and prevent long-term morbidity. Adolescents may confide in their primary care clinicians, who are ...
Kari Mader,Christina Kelly
Kari Mader
Adolescent anxiety, depressive, and eating disorders are a worsening population health issue that primary care clinicians play a critical role in addressing. Implementing universal screening into clinical practices for depression at age 12 ...
Laurel B Witt,Johanna Greenberg,Rebecca E Cantone
Laurel B Witt
This article discusses the use of substances among adolescents, the unacceptable overdose death rates they bear, and the relevant evidence-based harm reduction strategies available in primary care, including medications for opioid use disor...
Matthew W Wise,Chelsea Cole,Aaron Provance
Matthew W Wise
The purpose of the preparticipation physical evaluation (PPE) is to promote safe participation in sport and to restrict participation only when necessary for the safety of the athlete. Based on expert opinion, this tool is considered standa...
Kirti Sivakoti
Kirti Sivakoti
This article explores metabolic syndrome (MetS) in children and adolescents, shedding light on its significant influence on long-term cardiovascular health outcomes. We navigate the complex landscape of MetS, where there is no universally a...