Adolescent Health Care A Practical Guide

by Neinstein, Lawrence S.; Gordon, Catherine; Katzman, Debra K; Rosen, David; Woods, Elizabeth

• ISBN13: 9780781792561
• ISBN10: 0781792568
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-11-16
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

Established for over twenty years as the "bible" of adolescent medicine, Dr. Neinstein's best-selling clinical reference is 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. This edition has four new Associate Editors and new contributors for almost all chapters. 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.

Table of Contents

General Considerations in Adolescent Care
Normal Physical Growth and Development	p. 3
Psychosocial Development in Normal Adolescents	p. 27
Office Visit, Interview Techniques, and Recommendations to Parents	p. 32
Preventive Health Care for Adolescents	p. 44
Vital Statistics and Injuries	p. 81
Nutrition	p. 114
Understanding Legal Aspects of Care	p. 124
Endocrine Problems
Abnormal Growth and Development	p. 135
Thyroid Disease in Adolescents	p. 157
Diabetes Mellitus	p. 170
Gynecomastia	p. 180
Cardiovascular Problems
Cardiac Risk Factors and Hyperlipidemia	p. 187
Systemic Hypertension	p. 207
Heart Murmurs and Mitral Valve Prolapse	p. 220
Orthopedic Problems
Scoliosis and Kyphosis	p. 235
Common Orthopedic Problems	p. 243
Back Pain in the Adolescent	p. 256
Guidelines for Physical Activity and Sports Participation	p. 264
Dermatologic Disorders
Acne	p. 299
Miscellaneous Dermatological Disorders	p. 309
Neurological Disorders
Epilepsy	p. 329
Headaches	p. 346
Syncope and Vertigo	p. 356
Sleep Disorders	p. 366
Genitourinary Disorders
Genitourinary Tract Disorders	p. 377
Enuresis	p. 386
Asymptomatic Proteinuria and Hematuria	p. 394
Scrotal Disorders	p. 401
Infectious Diseases
Infectious Respiratory Illnesses	p. 413
Hepatitis	p. 427
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infections and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome	p. 441
Conditions Affecting Nutrition and Weight
Obesity	p. 467
Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa	p. 477
Psychosomatic Illnesses and Other Medical Disorders
Psychosomatic Illness in Adolescents	p. 497
Fatigue and the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome	p. 502
Chronic Abdominal Pain	p. 508
Chest Pain	p. 517
Fibromyalgia Syndrome and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy	p. 522
Sexuality and Contraception
Adolescent Sexuality	p. 533
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Adolescents	p. 554
Teenage Pregnancy	p. 565
Contraception	p. 581
Combination Hormonal Contraceptives	p. 596
Intrauterine Contraception	p. 616
Barrier Contraceptives and Spermicides	p. 624
Emergency Contraception	p. 641
Long-Acting Progestins	p. 649
Adolescent Gynecology
Gynecological Examination of the Adolescent Female	p. 665
Normal Menstrual Physiology	p. 671
Dysmenorrhea and Premenstrual Syndrome	p. 674
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding	p. 687
Menstrual Disorders: Amenorrhea and the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome	p. 691
Pelvic Masses	p. 706
Pap Smears and Abnormal Cervical Cytology	p. 714
Vaginitis and Vaginosis	p. 723
Ectopic Pregnancy	p. 733
Galactorrhea	p. 742
Hirsutism and Virilization	p. 746
Breast Disorders	p. 754
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Overview of Sexually Transmitted Diseases	p. 767
Gonorrhea	p. 793
Chlamydia Trachomatis	p. 805
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease	p. 819
Syphilis	p. 825
Herpes Genitalis	p. 834
Human Papillomavirus Infection and Anogenital Warts	p. 842
Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases Including Genital Ulcers, Pediculosis, Scabies, and Molluscum	p. 850
Drug Use and Abuse
Adolescent Substance Use and Abuse	p. 863
Alcohol	p. 878
Tobacco	p. 888
Psychoactive Substances of Abuse Used by Adolescents	p. 908
Laboratory Testing for Psychoactive Substances of Abuse	p. 941
Office-Based Management of Adolescent Substance Use and Abuse	p. 949
Intensive Drug Treatment	p. 958
Psychosocial Problems and Concerns
Common Concerns of Adolescents and Their Parents	p. 969
High-Risk and Delinquent Behavior	p. 973
Youth Violence	p. 984
Adolescent Depression and Anxiety Disorders	p. 994
Suicide	p. 1018
School Problems and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder	p. 1027
Sexual Assault and Victimization	p. 1042
Chronic Illness in the Adolescent	p. 1056
Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Adolescents	p. 1067
Overview of Health Issues for College Students	p. 1080
Reference Materials on Adolescence	p. 1113
Other Resources and Services	p. 1117
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