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Improving Human Papillomavirus Immunization Rates In Kentucky, Nneka S. Udechukwu, Paul Duffin, Alissa Briggs, Hatim A. Omar
Improving Human Papillomavirus Immunization Rates In Kentucky, Nneka S. Udechukwu, Paul Duffin, Alissa Briggs, Hatim A. Omar
Pediatrics Faculty Publications
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Early Detection Of Idiopathic Scoliosis In Adolescents, M. Timothry Hresko, Vishwas Talwalkar, Richard Schwend
Early Detection Of Idiopathic Scoliosis In Adolescents, M. Timothry Hresko, Vishwas Talwalkar, Richard Schwend
Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Faculty Publications
The early detection of idiopathic scoliosis has been advocated since the 1950s and ’60s, concurrent with the development in the modern era of ambulatory spinal orthoses to treat scoliosis in adolescents. This led to the development of screening programs for specific populations, as evidenced by school screening programs in the United States and public health systems in Europe and Asia. Over time, the value of population screening in terms of optimal health care and economics has been debated in the popular press, by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, and by professional societies. Recent studies on the effectiveness of bracing …
Effect Of Vitamins C And E On Endothelial Function In Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Rachel-Marie Cazeau, Hong Huang, John A. Bauer, Robert P. Hoffman
Effect Of Vitamins C And E On Endothelial Function In Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Rachel-Marie Cazeau, Hong Huang, John A. Bauer, Robert P. Hoffman
Pediatrics Faculty Publications
Background/Objectives. Endothelial dysfunction due to hyperglycemia-induced oxidative damage is an important predictor of future cardiovascular risk in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and is present in adolescent T1DM. We hypothesized that combined treatment with the antioxidant vitamins C and E might improve endothelial function (EF) and other biochemical risk factors in adolescents with T1DM. Subjects/Methods. Open-label antioxidant supplementation was given for six weeks with endpoint measurements collected at baseline and study completion. Endpoints measured included EF and plasma measurements of biochemical endothelial risk. Results. Two males and 7 females were studied. Mean age was 12.9 ± 0.9 yrs; …
Challenges Of Internet And Social Media Use In Adolescents, Mandakini Sadhir, Stephanie J. Stockburger, Hatim A. Omar
Challenges Of Internet And Social Media Use In Adolescents, Mandakini Sadhir, Stephanie J. Stockburger, Hatim A. Omar
Pediatrics Faculty Publications
There has been tremendous growth in use of technology in recent decades. The majority of teens now have access to a desktop/laptop computer as well as a gaming console and smartphone. With growing internet and social media use teens now face challenges including cyberbullying, sexting and problematic internet use that result in various health implications. Health care providers are in unique position to educate adolescents and families about current challenges and provide age appropriate guidance to promote healthy internet behaviors.
Sexual Minority (Lgbtq) Youth And Role Of Health Care Provider, Mandakini Sadhir, Stephanie J. Stockburger, Hatim A. Omar
Sexual Minority (Lgbtq) Youth And Role Of Health Care Provider, Mandakini Sadhir, Stephanie J. Stockburger, Hatim A. Omar
Pediatrics Faculty Publications
Adolescence is a time period of physical, psychological and cognitive changes. It is an important phase for an individual to discover who they really are (self-identity), how they are perceived (social identity) and how they fit into the environment they live in.1 One of the major tasks of adolescence is sexual maturation and sexual and /or gender identity development.2 Adolescents who are developing as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender face a tremendous challenge of establishing their identity which is often complex.3 They cope with the feelings of being different and are in constant dilemmas about revealing their …