Established for over twenty years as the "bible" of adolescent medicine, Adolescent Health Care is now in its thoroughly updated Fifth Edition.
This practical, easy-to-use guide is a staple in health care facilities that treat adolescents, is widely used for board preparation, and is recommended by the American College of Physicians for their internal medicine library.
New to this edition:
- The substance abuse section has been completely reorganized
- New chapters cover psychosomatic illness and complementary medicine
- Each chapter lists Websites where professionals, teenagers, and parents can find up-to-the-minute information
Contents
General Considerations in Adolescent Care
- Normal Physical Growth and Development
- Psychosocial Development in Normal Adolescents
- The Office Visit, Interview Techniques and Recommendations to Parents
- Preventive Healthcare for the Adolescent
- Vital Statistics and Injuries
- Nutrition
- Understanding Legal Aspects of Care
Endocrine Problems
- Abnormal Growth & Development
- Thyroid Disease in Adolescents
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Gynecomastia
Cardiovascular Problems
- Cardiac Risk Factors and Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Heart Murmurs including MVP
Orthopedic Problems
- Scoliosis and Kyphosis
- Common Orthopedic Problems
- Back Pain
- Guidelines in Sports Medicine
Dermatologic Disorders
- Acne
- Miscellaneous Dermatologic Disorders
Neurological Disorders
- Epilepsy
- Headaches
- Syncope and Vertigo
- Sleep Disorders
Genitourinary Disorders
- Genitourinary Tract Disorders
- Enuresis
- Asymptomatic Proteinuria and Hematuria
- Scrotal Disorders
Infectious Diseases
- Infectious Mononucleosis & Mycoplasma Pneumoniae
- Hepatitis
- HIV Infections & AIDS
Conditions Affecting Nutrition and Weight
- Obesity
- Anorexia Nervosa & Bulimia Nervosa
Psychosomatic Illnesses and Other Medical Disorders
- Psychosomatic Illnesses in Adolescents
- Fatigue
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Chest Pain
- Fibromyalgia Syndrome and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Sexuality and Contraception
- Adolescent Sexuality
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Adolescents
- Teen Pregnancy
- Contraception
- Combination Hormonal Contraceptives
- Intrauterine Contraception
- Barrier Contraceptives
- Emergency Contraception
- Long-Acting Progestins
Adolescent Gynecology
- Gynecological Examination
- Normal Menstrual Physiology
- Dysmenorrhea
- Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
- Amenorrhea and PCO
- Pelvic Masses
- Abnormal Pap Smear
- Vaginitis and Vaginosis
- Ectopic Pregnancy and Other Pregnancy Complications
- Galactorrhea
- Hirsutism and Virilization
- Breast Disorders
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Overview of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Gonorrhea
- Chlamydia Trachomatis Infections
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Syphilis
- Herpes Genitalis
- HPV and Anogenital Warts
- Other STIs including Genital Ulcers, Pediculosis, Scabies and Molluscum
Drug Use and Abuse
- Adolescent Substance Use and Abuse
- Alcohol
- Tobacco
- Psychoactive Substances of Abuse Used by Adolescents
- Laboratory Testing of Substances of Abuse
- Office Management of Substances of Use & Abuse
- Intensive Drug Treatment
Psychosocial problems and Concerns
- Common Concerns of Adolescents and Their Parents
- High-Risk and Out-of-Control Behavior
- Youth Violence
- Adolescent Depression and Anxiety Disorders
- Suicide
- School Problems
- Sexual Assault and Victimization
- Chronic Illness in the Adolescent
- Herbal Medications and Complementary Medicine
- Overview of College Health
Index
Also available:
Handbook of Adolescent Health Care
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