• Physicians are available at Mass General in the Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care and in the community at Mass General Waltham and at the MGfC Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine Practice in Cambridge. (massgeneral.org)
  • Subspecialty care is provided at our main office in the Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care in Boston, as well as Mass General Waltham, MGH North in Danvers, Newton Wellesley Hospital, and the MGH Adolescent and Young Adult practice in Cambridge. (massgeneral.org)
  • Adolescent and young adult lymphoma: collaborative efforts toward optimizing care and improving outcomes. (lymphoma.org)
  • For example, adolescents and young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) may have better outcomes if they are treated with pediatric treatment protocols rather than adult treatment protocols. (wikipedia.org)
  • This transition planning is particularly important for adolescents with MBDDs to help prevent potential negative outcomes during and after a healthcare transition. (cdc.gov)
  • Results of the study will be used to inform, strengthen and expand educational and technical assistance services, as well as further research efforts, to meet the educational needs of this under-studied population which is at a particularly high risk for experiencing poor socioeconomic outcomes as adults. (ed.gov)
  • 6. Promote multisite, transdisciplinary scientific collaboration that will: Encourage innovative research, including the development of early adolescent developmental screening instruments that can be used to predict late adolescent and early adult outcomes. (imprintnews.org)
  • Implications are discussed for future research and developing interventions to improve safety and psychological outcomes. (fahsbeckfund.org)
  • The 5th ISCAYAHL will focus on discussion of the main questions in the field of pediatric, adolescent and young adult (AYA) Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) such as survivorship outcomes, clinical trial portfolios from around the world, novel therapeutics biomarkers and biology and novel imaging of pediatric HL. (cloud-cme.com)
  • how to improve health outcomes for adolescent with complex health conditions, such as eating disorders, obesity, gender dysphoria and chronic physical conditions. (rch.org.au)
  • However universally accepted paediatric criteria are needed to ensure prompt diagnosis, definitive treatment, and improved outcomes for children, adolescents, and young adults with sinusoidal obstructive syndrome, and to facilitate international clinical research collaboration. (uni-regensburg.de)
  • Some survivors of childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer are at increased risk of gonadal dysfunction and adverse pregnancy outcomes. (amsterdamumc.org)
  • TORONTO , April 24, 2017 /CNW/ - The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (the Partnership) has released a report on Canadian adolescents and young adults (AYAs) - aged 15 to 39 - living with cancer. (newswire.ca)
  • Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer: A System Performance Report provides data on the burden fertility clinics would experience if all AYAs with cancer were referred for fertility counselling, and includes insights from AYA cancer patients on fertility concerns following a cancer diagnosis. (newswire.ca)
  • A range of innovative websites, mobile technologies, eHealth and mHealth platforms have emerged to support adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer. (researchprotocols.org)
  • Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of health complications and death among adolescents and young adults (AYAs) diagnosed with cancer, where AYAs are characterized as patients between the ages of 15 and 39. (news-medical.net)
  • The objective of the study is to use research to inform the development of a model of care for AYAs with cancer and their families. (rch.org.au)
  • In the transition to adulthood, many of these emerging adults are striving to establish their identity as well as career and financial stability. (utoronto.ca)
  • For example, throughout much of Europe and in Australia, adolescence and young adulthood in terms of cancer is defined as ages 15 through 24, while the age range accepted by the Canadian Cancer Society is 15 through 29. (wikipedia.org)
  • Adolescence is a time for building up bone mass, which will serve as a reservoir for one's entire adult life before it steadily declines in the later stages of adulthood. (theepochtimes.com)
  • The Network must include researchers who study adolescence and young adulthood from a range of disciplines, including developmental neuroscience, behavioral and social sciences, and the medical and/or allied health fields, reflecting attention to the health and development of the whole person. (imprintnews.org)
  • 4. Promote health across one of life's major developmental transitions, beginning with the preadolescent years and continuing into young adulthood. (imprintnews.org)
  • Now in its fourth edition and with extensive updated research, Later Language Development addresses the development of spoken and written language from Kindergarten through early adulthood. (proedinc.com)
  • Adolescence and young adulthood (10-24 yrs) is a life stage characterised by highly dynamic changes in behaviours (eg substance use) and states (eg mental health) that influence health in adolescence, later adulthood, and the next generation. (rch.org.au)
  • We offer adolescent and young adult specialty care for patients at all stages and support the transition from childhood to adulthood. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • But the exact number of adults - including both those diagnosed in childhood and in adulthood - is unknown, because many are seen in primary-care settings. (medscape.com)
  • On the plus side, according to a 2022 survey, 32% of adolescents believe that social media has a mostly positive impact on their lives, compared to 9% who report mostly negative impacts. (center4research.org)
  • A new research paper was published in Oncotarget on August 4, 2022, entitled, "Kinase activity profiling in renal cell carcinoma, benign renal tissue and in response to four different tyrosine kinase inhibitors. (news-medical.net)
  • Despite advances in therapy development, the survival of AYA cancer patients is still more challenging than in children and older adults. (lymphoma.org)
  • The Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) recognized this need and embarked on an initiative to engage and support the AYA research community, patients, and their families. (lymphoma.org)
  • LRF initially launched a multi-faceted AYA initiative in 2014 with its founding partner, The Paul Foundation, to assist young lymphoma patients in addressing the medical challenges, psychosocial needs, and access issues they may encounter. (lymphoma.org)
  • In 2016, LRF launched the #EraseLymphoma on Campus campaign to expand its work in AYA to generate awareness of the prevalence of cancer among young people on college campuses and medical centers treating AYA cancer patients. (lymphoma.org)
  • While the epidemiology on the risk-benefit of mRNA vaccination for younger patients is clear, reporting in the medical literature on the clinical course of VAM has been largely limited to individual case reports or generalized findings from generic vaccine surveillance systems with limited follow-up. (acc.org)
  • make a significant contribution to the understanding of the natural history of VAM in their recent research article , summarizing the clinical course 139 patients with myocarditis diagnosed using standardized criteria within 30 days of mRNA vaccination in patients under 21 years. (acc.org)
  • Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a known complication among pediatric and adult cancer patients. (nih.gov)
  • Adolescent and young adult oncology (AYAO) patients have unique biological and physiological characteristics that make them distinct from other populations. (nih.gov)
  • 1 This is significant for young patients who are all within the reproductive age range. (newswire.ca)
  • For young women with cancer, procedures such as egg harvesting are intensive procedures to perform in a potentially unwell patients. (newswire.ca)
  • We offer onsite nutritional consultation at MGH and referrals to the MGH Eating Disorders Clinical and Research Program, Child Psychiatry Service, or Adult Psychiatry Service to provide the necessary counseling for patients with anorexia or bulimia . (massgeneral.org)
  • The Mass General Children Weight Management Program at Newton-Wellesley Hospital is a consultation service for adolescent and young adult patients (ages 12-25) with obesity. (massgeneral.org)
  • The Down Syndrome Adolescent & Young Adult Clinic serves patients from 13 to 21 years of age. (massgeneral.org)
  • Ten weeks are dedicated to patients admitted to the adolescent medicine service. (rochester.edu)
  • Eighteen weeks are spent on inpatient service, with half dedicated to consultations and the other half dedicated to patients on the adolescent medicine service. (rochester.edu)
  • Contrary to their original hypothesis, the researchers discovered that younger age was not associated with a reduced risk of heart failure in AYA cancer survivors compared to older cancer patients. (news-medical.net)
  • Although VEGF inhibitors are often used as an effective therapeutic option for adult and pediatric cancer patients, cardiovascular toxicities can be a significant limitation of this treatment, with hypertension and left ventricular dysfunction among the most common,' Bottinor said. (news-medical.net)
  • The investigators uncovered significant improvements in 5-year survival for young patients with brain and other nervous system tumors, colon and rectum cancer, lung and bronchus cancer, acute myelogenous leukemia, and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. (sciencecodex.com)
  • Prior research examining barriers to STD services has been performed primarily in STD clinics with symptomatic patients and exposed partners. (biomedcentral.com)
  • How well are we meeting the psychosocial needs of adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients? (rch.org.au)
  • we have further proposed adjunctive use of age-appropriate organ-specific toxicity criteria for severity grading and provided prophylaxis and treatment considerations among children and adolescent and young adult patients. (uni-regensburg.de)
  • Our personal approach to research allows us to develop programs that can best serve the physical, emotional and financial needs of patients and their loved ones. (livestrong.org)
  • Ochsner is committed to a clinically-integrated research program with the ultimate goal of improving the health and wellness of our patients and communities. (ochsner.org)
  • The Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer and Survivorship Program at Ochsner provides treatment for patients ages 15 - 39 with most types of cancer. (ochsner.org)
  • In addition, these patients have different medical, psychological and social needs than younger and older patients, and this program is designed to address these needs. (ochsner.org)
  • The Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Support Program (CCSP) provides clinical services and conducts research to help patients, caregivers, and families cope with cancer, recovery, and survivorship. (unc.edu)
  • UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and the NC Cancer Hospital are proud to offer individualized support for adolescent and young adult patients facing a cancer diagnosis. (unc.edu)
  • His medical practice and research focus on adolescent and young adult cancer patients, adolescent health and mental health, and wellness counseling. (cdc.gov)
  • Moreover, new evidence suggests that rates of hypoglycemia aren't increased in the youngest patients, nor in those with lower HbA 1c levels. (medscape.com)
  • We are so pleased to be able to have offered a unified target for the pediatric population and even more pleased to have a single set of guidelines that will cross the entire lifespan for our patients with type 1 diabetes so we can be assured as we pass our patients to our adult providers we will all be singing the same song," Dr. Laffel said. (medscape.com)
  • Factors impacting adolescent and young adult cancer patients' decision to pursue genetic counseling and testing. (cdc.gov)
  • These results will help refocus our research efforts on adolescent and young adult cancer survivorship. (sciencecodex.com)
  • However, very relevant to the Asian American survivorship community is the cultural difference between younger folks and older folks. (cdc.gov)
  • The Journal of Adolescent Health (JAH) is the official publication of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine. (adolescenthealth.org)
  • Every month, the Journal of Adolescent Health presents the most recent research and advances in adolescent medicine with applications for practice. (adolescenthealth.org)
  • The Journal of Adolescent Health app is available for iOS and Android, bringing you the convenience of reading your favorite articles online or offline. (adolescenthealth.org)
  • 1. From your device, search for 'Journal of Adolescent Health' at the App Store and install the app. (adolescenthealth.org)
  • Dr. Irwin, AYAH-RN co-Principal Investigator, authored a commentary published in the March 2017 issue of the Journal of Adolescent Health, with the AYAH-RN's three review articles described above. (ucsf.edu)
  • Additionally, there is evidence that utilizing social media and other digital platforms for mental health interventions can encourage help-seeking behaviors and act as a gateway to initiating mental health care for children and adolescents. (center4research.org)
  • To address these, NIH launched an initiative entitled Prevention and Treatment through a Comprehensive Care Continuum for HIV -affected Adolescents in Resource Constrained Settings (PATC3 H) to generate needed scientific innovation for effective public health interventions for AYA affected by HIV in LMIC. (bvsalud.org)
  • The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of primary care--based behavioral counseling interventions to prevent illicit drug use, including nonmedical use of prescription drugs, in children, adolescents, and young adults. (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
  • Because of limited and inadequate evidence, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the benefits and harms of primary care-based interventions to prevent illicit drug use in children, adolescents, and young adults are uncertain and that the evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms. (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
  • Peer-delivered interventions for adolescent mental health can help address poor access to mental health interventions. (springer.com)
  • A report highlighting mental health interventions for college-aged young adults, from our partners at Young Invincibles . (amchp.org)
  • This document summarizes the findings and implications of a study of the demographic characteristics, educational attainment, and employment status of older adolescent and young adult English learners, ages 14 - 21. (ed.gov)
  • 1. Develop a national research agenda that strives to: Accelerate the translation into practice of new and emerging research findings from developmental neuroscience and other relevant fields, such as the science of puberty, prevention, and mental health. (imprintnews.org)
  • Disseminate information on its activities and findings in order to inform researchers, practitioners, policy makers, the public, and other stakeholders, including young people and their families. (imprintnews.org)
  • Adolescent precursors of cannabis dependence: findings. (cambridge.org)
  • Findings from this self-selected population cannot be extrapolated to the entire population of children who were exposed to the disaster, and so the collaborators are recruiting 225 adolescents who respond to the WTCHR, the most representative pediatric population and best-characterized from an environmental exposure standpoint. (cdc.gov)
  • Findings from this study warrant a need for further research to understand and reduce the factors that influence cardiovascular risk in this population. (news-medical.net)
  • Time to Diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Remains Unchanged: Findings from the Muscular Dystrophy Surveillance, Tracking, and Research Network (MD STARnet), 2000-2015. (cdc.gov)
  • A CDC study found that in 2016-2017, most adolescents with mental, behavioral, or developmental disorders (MBDDs) did not receive the recommended support from their healthcare providers to help them transition from pediatric care to adult care 1 . (cdc.gov)
  • Researchers analyzed survey information on 29,286 adolescents aged 12-17 years in 2016-2017 using the National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH) , sponsored by the Health Resources and Services Administration's Maternal and Child Health Bureau. (cdc.gov)
  • In 2017, an estimated 7.9% of persons aged 12 to 17 years reported illicit drug use in the past month, 1 and an estimated 50% of adolescents in the US had used an illicit drug by the time they graduated from high school. (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
  • Research suggests that lymphoma-related death occurs more often in the AYA group than in younger children and older adults. (lymphoma.org)
  • Early Israeli data on mRNA vaccinations for children under the age of twelve years and booster shots in the adolescent population suggest the same or lower rates of VAM in these populations. (acc.org)
  • The Hemostasis & Thrombosis Center at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital's Angie Fowler Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Institute and UH Seidman Cancer Center specializes in the care of children with congenital thrombotic disorders, bleeding disorders such as von Willebrand disease and hemophilia , and other rare conditions that increase risk for bleeding or thrombosis . (uhhospitals.org)
  • Young adults are more likely than either younger children or older adults to be diagnosed with certain cancers, such as Hodgkin lymphoma, testicular cancer, and some types of sarcomas. (wikipedia.org)
  • Young adults who have a cancer that typically occurs in children and adolescents, such as brain tumors, leukemia, osteosarcoma, and Ewing sarcoma, may fare better if treated by a pediatric oncologist. (wikipedia.org)
  • CDC's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) works to provide a better understanding of mental, behavioral, and emotional disorders so affected children and adolescents and their families get the support they need. (cdc.gov)
  • Children (younger than 11 years), adolescents (aged 12 to 17 years), and young adults (aged 18 to 25 years), including pregnant persons. (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
  • According to NCCN, in comparison to older adults and children, the AYA population has experienced minimal improvement in survival rates over the last two decades. (aosw.org)
  • The Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Mass General for Children provides outstanding primary care and consultative care to adolescents and young adults. (massgeneral.org)
  • Adolescents and young adults, from 12 years of age though their 20s, may come to the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Mass General for Children for primary care or specialty care. (massgeneral.org)
  • Aim/Purpose: Following the widespread use of social networking applications (SNAs) by children, adolescents, and young adults, this paper sought to examine the usage habits, sharing, and dangers involved from the perspective of the children, adolescents, and young adults. (informingscience.org)
  • The research question was: What are the usage habits, sharing, drawbacks, and dangers of using SNAs from the perspective of children, adolescents, and young adults? (informingscience.org)
  • The present study examined the use of social networking applications (SNAs) by children, adolescents, and young adults, from their point of view. (informingscience.org)
  • It was found that more children than adolescents and young adults believe that monitoring and external control can prevent the dangers inherent in SNAs, and that the awareness of personal responsibility increases with age. (informingscience.org)
  • To improve survival and quality of life for all children, adolescents and young adults with Hodgkin lymphoma worldwide through collaboration. (cloud-cme.com)
  • International appreciation that the health of adolescents has not improved as much as younger children signals growing international interest in our work. (rch.org.au)
  • She is a regular researcher with the Centre de recherche sur les problèmes conjugaux et les agressions sexuelle (CRIPCAS), the FRQ-SC Team Équipe Violence Sexuelle et Santé (EVISSA), the Centre for Research on Children and Families (CRCF), and the Institut Universitaire Jeunes en Difficulté (IUJD), as well as a co-investigator with the Canadian Consortium on Child and Youth Trauma (CCCYT). (mcgill.ca)
  • It is part of our mission to research important topics relevant to children, families and the community and participate in quality improvement initiatives. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Several studies have reported an increasing trend of NIHL in children and adolescents, the authors wrote. (harvard.edu)
  • The prevention of such hearing loss begins with education targeting children and young adults. (harvard.edu)
  • Handbook of giftedness in children: Psychoeducational theory, research and best practices (pp. 327-346). (bvsalud.org)
  • A new pediatric glycemic control target of HbA 1c less than 7.5% across all ages replaces previous guidelines that had called for different targets by age (less than 8.5% for children aged under 6 years, less than 8% for those aged 6 to 12 years, and less than 7.5% for adolescents between the ages of 13 and 19 years). (medscape.com)
  • It also gives level A evidence that continuous glucose monitoring "is a useful tool to reduce HbA 1c levels in adults without increasing hypoglycemia and can reduce glycemic excursions in children. (medscape.com)
  • Inherited pancreatic exocrine insufficiency and pancreatitis: When children transition to adult care. (cdc.gov)
  • A 2020 study found that individuals who underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, a weight-loss surgery that reduces the size of the upper stomach, had a higher likelihood of experiencing a decline in bone quality. (theepochtimes.com)
  • 2. Encourage the translation of research into a variety of practice and service settings, such as primary and mental health care providers, public health and other health officials, school health clinics and programs, and other key stakeholders concerned with the health and optimal development of adolescents and young adults. (imprintnews.org)
  • Keep up with the most important advances in the science and practice of Adolescent Health. (adolescenthealth.org)
  • Translation of new research into best practice recommendations and other communications (including this blog! (amchp.org)
  • Her clinical training involved a specialization in cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety and trauma related disorders in adults and she is still working with these populations in her private practice. (mcgill.ca)
  • The choice of policies, strategies and practice is informed by data from operational research, surveillance, monitoring and evaluation, disease burden and impact assessments, and economic analyses, and by the sharing of lessons and experiences from countries in similar circumstances. (who.int)
  • The CCSP strives to have our clinical practice and research activities inform each other. (unc.edu)
  • Best practice & research. (cdc.gov)
  • In October 2015, LRF held an AYA Lymphoma Symposium with clinicians and basic scientists from pediatric and adult disciplines to examine the state of the science for AYA lymphoma and review the gaps in research for this age group. (lymphoma.org)
  • A summary of the symposium proceedings that compared the pediatric and adult approaches to lymphoma management for Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), mature B-cell lymphomas, and anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) for the very first time, as was published in Blood Advances . (lymphoma.org)
  • An understanding of the adolescent antecedents of dependence can inform the extent to which substance exposures increase risks for dependence as opposed to other factors such as intercurrent emotional or behavioural disorders ( Reference Fergusson and Horwood Fergusson & Horwood, 2000 ). (cambridge.org)
  • Our 2018-2023 programmatic priorities - based on what the research is telling us about the best ways to improve AYA health - are ongoing focus on well visits and increasing our nation's focus on young adult health in state-level initiatives. (amchp.org)
  • Older adults can reach out to younger family members remotely to learn how to use new technologies. (cdc.gov)
  • As for older adults, especially Asian American cancer survivors, I would encourage them to explore the Web and not be afraid. (cdc.gov)
  • Older adults should reach out to younger family members remotely to learn how to do these things. (cdc.gov)
  • The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends transition planning for all adolescents starting at age 12 years that includes the healthcare provider speaking with the adolescent separate from family members, discussing the transition to adult care, and coaching the adolescent in taking charge of their own care. (cdc.gov)
  • Together, healthcare providers and parents can collaborate to close the gaps and help adolescents with MBDDs transition to adult health care. (cdc.gov)
  • Overall, most adolescents did not receive the recommended transition planning to get ready to move from pediatric to adult health care. (cdc.gov)
  • Only about 1 in 6 adolescents (aged 12-17 years) with MBDDs received the recommended transition planning. (cdc.gov)
  • Although adolescents with depression and anxiety were more likely than their peers without MBDDs to receive transition planning, most did not receive the recommended planning. (cdc.gov)
  • Adolescents with some developmental disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and developmental delay, were less likely than their peers without MBDDs to receive the recommended transition planning. (cdc.gov)
  • Most adolescents receiving medication and/or behavioral treatment for MBDDs did not receive the recommended transition planning, putting them at risk for stopping treatment. (cdc.gov)
  • Parents can ask their child's pediatric healthcare providers about transition planning for their adolescent. (cdc.gov)
  • Previous research found that most adolescents did not receive transition planning. (cdc.gov)
  • 2 The current study looked at gaps in transition planning for adolescents with MBDDs. (cdc.gov)
  • For adolescents with MBDDs, timely healthcare transition planning may mitigate potential problems that could be caused if healthcare is disrupted. (cdc.gov)
  • Many adolescents and young adults who are in transition between pediatric medicine and internal medicine, or are in college or newly employed, prefer the adolescent and young adult medicine setting for their medical care. (massgeneral.org)
  • We also provide support and guidance when it comes time to transition to adult care. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) MindTech MedTech Cooperative, NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre and Centre for ADHD and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Across the Lifespan, Institute of Mental Health, Division of Psychiatry and Applied Psychology, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom. (diva-portal.org)
  • On Wednesday 3rd April 2019, the Centre for Adolescent Health, hosted our inaugural Catalysing Connections for Adolescent Health and Wellbeing networking event at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute.The event, titled 'Paediatrics 2040: the future of child and adolescent health services' discussed problems in the provision of quality adolescent health care including the fragmentation in adolescent health services. (rch.org.au)
  • Her post-doctoral fellowship took place in the Psychology Department of Concordia University (and Centre for Research in Human Development), where she conducted research on the intergenerational transfer of risk. (mcgill.ca)
  • The International Symposium for Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Hodgkin Lymphoma (ISCAYAHL) was first assembled by Dr. Monika Metzger, USA and Dr. Mauz-Körholz, Germany as a chance to engage the global pediatric HL scientific community. (cloud-cme.com)
  • The Adolescent and Young Adult Specialty Clinic at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital provides specialized care for the physical, mental and social well-being of adolescents and young adults ages 12 to 21. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • The Adolescent and Young Adult Specialty Clinic does not provide primary care, psychological testing or psychological counseling. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • The Johns Hopkins All Children's Adolescent and Young Adult Specialty Clinic participates in educating and training residents on all levels of adolescent and young adult care. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Dr. Reese is the director of the Adolescent and Young Adult Specialty Clinic within the Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Dr. Silva is a bilingual adolescent medicine physician in the Adolescent Medicine and Young Adult Specialty Clinic at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • We undertook a programme analysis of NIH grants and conducted a targeted review of linked publications on international AYA research across the HIV prevention and care continuum (HPCC) to inform new initiatives to address the needs of AYA in these settings. (bvsalud.org)
  • Efforts show an increasingly transdisciplinary approach in federal initiatives to improve adolescent and young adult health, including training of a broader range of clinicians, and expanding beyond training to identify research and policy priorities, as well as effective programs. (ucsf.edu)
  • Background - Symptom burden in adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer is poorly characterized but impacts quality of life. (ices.on.ca)
  • Adolescent and young adults are an underrepresented group in cancer research with a significant cardiovascular burden,' Bottinor said. (news-medical.net)
  • The American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement in 2019 emphasizing the importance of enhancing access to metabolic and bariatric surgery for adolescents when medically necessary. (theepochtimes.com)
  • In January 2023, the American Academy of Pediatrics released a comprehensive guideline reiterating its position and advocating for increased access to bariatric surgery for adolescents in need. (theepochtimes.com)
  • The previous guidance is based on outdated information, Lori M.B. Laffel, MD, chief of the pediatric, adolescent, and young adult section of the Joslin Diabetes Center and associate professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, said at the briefing. (medscape.com)
  • The National Comprehensive Cancer Coalition Network (NCCN) defines adolescents and young adults (AYA) as people ages 15 to 39 at the time of a cancer diagnosis. (aosw.org)
  • Specifically as a cancer diagnosis and its subsequent treatment may be the first time a young person independently encounters the health care system and is required to learn self-management skills relating to their health and well-being. (researchprotocols.org)
  • Understanding the relationship between cancer diagnosis, treatment and heart disease is imperative to promoting cardiovascular health over the entire lifetime of adolescent and young adult cancer survivors. (news-medical.net)
  • As the SEER cancer data collection expands over time, including more years of diagnosis, we are able to piece together a larger part of the cancer survival story for the adolescent and young adult population in the United States," said lead author Denise Riedel Lewis, PhD, MPH. (sciencecodex.com)
  • OISE researchers are playing a leading role in addressing the unique mental health challenges that young people face in today's world. (utoronto.ca)
  • In a recent study under review at the Scientific Reports journal and currently posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers synthesized and evaluated the antitumoral (against several cancer cell lines) and antiviral [against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)] properties of 3-spiro-indolin-2-ones. (news-medical.net)
  • While many adolescents and young adults consciously expose themselves to loud music for entertainment, the researchers hypothesized that these individuals might not be aware that over-exposure could result in hearing loss. (harvard.edu)
  • 3. Improve access to and quality of adolescent preventive health, including well-visits and the integration of behavioral health into primary care settings. (imprintnews.org)
  • Fellows implement their research project including data collection and analysis with the goal of submitting an abstract to the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine annual meeting by the end of the second year. (rochester.edu)
  • Div of Unintentional Injury Prevention, Div of Acute Care and Rehabilitation Research and Disability Prevention, Office of Statistics, Programming, and Graphics, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, CDC. (cdc.gov)
  • And research now shows increased evidence of acute adverse central nervous system effects of hyperglycemia, Dr. Laffel said. (medscape.com)
  • [3] It can help young people form communities, stay in touch with friends who are not nearby, and provide them with social support. (center4research.org)
  • Globally, nearly 1 million young adults between the ages of 20 and 39 were diagnosed with cancer in 2012, and more than 350,000 people in this age range died from cancer. (wikipedia.org)
  • People who are diagnosed with cancer between the ages of 15 and 39 fit the definition of "adolescent and young adults" according to the Report of the Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Progress Review Group. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, a recent study has revealed that these surgeries may have detrimental effects on their bone density and strength at a time when young people should be focusing on building optimal bone mass. (theepochtimes.com)
  • There is a clinical concern that prescribing methylphenidate, the most common pharmacological treatment for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), might increase the risk of psychotic events, particularly in young people with a history of psychosis. (diva-portal.org)
  • Previous reviews have identified these various applications and solutions, but no review has summarized the quality, feasibility, and efficacy of existing patient platforms (inclusive of websites, mobile technologies, mHealth and eHealth platforms) developed specifically for young people with cancer. (researchprotocols.org)
  • Results generated from this review will provide an invaluable insight into the utility of modern technology in supporting young people with cancer. (researchprotocols.org)
  • Cancer Care staff publishes and presents on numerous cancer-related topics, advancing research and information to support people affected by cancer. (cancercare.org)
  • The Digital Meal project, supported by the Participatory Science Academy, builds on the infrastructure of the Data Donation Lab at the University of Zurich and develops an interactive learning module for young people in vocational schools, baccalaureate schools and secondary schools. (uzh.ch)
  • Yet, there is often a gap between the health issues young people present with and the health issues they experience. (rch.org.au)
  • The good news is that many young people indicated that they would consider wearing hearing protection, for an entirely preventable and lifelong hearing loss condition, if they were counseled by a medical professional," said Eavey, who is also professor of otology and laryngology at HMS. (harvard.edu)
  • The youth is one of the groups which demands more participation and involvement, and the EU is partly involving young people by having trainees at the EU institutions. (lu.se)
  • With the goal of hearing the voice of these young people and getting insights on youths' experiences in relation to the "EU bubble", international internships at the EU institutions have been studied. (lu.se)
  • People who fish commercially and young Native males are groups at high risk for drowning. (cdc.gov)
  • We do need to remember the vast majority of people with type 1 in this country are adults. (medscape.com)
  • While this age range is commonly used in the United States, age ranges used to characterize adolescent and young adult populations in terms of cancer care and research may vary by country, region, or study. (wikipedia.org)
  • 5. Address a variety of adolescent populations in the U.S., including medically underserved populations. (imprintnews.org)
  • This study builds on preliminary studies in self-selected populations to identify opportunities for early identification of World Trade Center (WTC)-related health consequences in adolescents. (cdc.gov)
  • Adolescent and young adult research across the HIV prevention and care continua: an international programme analysis and targeted review. (bvsalud.org)
  • Despite advancements in the last decade, adolescents and young adults (AYA) remain underrepresented in research to improve HIV prevention and care. (bvsalud.org)
  • Healthcare providers can learn about the recommendations and use them when providing care for adolescents starting at age 12 years, and modify the plans, goals, and timelines to meet the unique needs of each adolescent. (cdc.gov)
  • We need to identify gaps in care and steps to be taken to ensure equitable access to fertility preservation counselling and services for young men and women with cancer across the country. (newswire.ca)
  • We also assist our local primary care physicians and specialists in caring for teens and young adults in our community. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Our expert team specializes in the unique concerns and emotional needs of adolescents and provides a patient-specific care plan. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Between August 1992 and December 1998 we conducted a seven-wave cohort study of adolescent health in Victoria, Australia. (cambridge.org)
  • conclude the majority of adolescents and young adults with suspected VAM experience a very mild clinical course with rapid recovery from symptoms. (acc.org)
  • The authors stress the need for continued research to better understand the underlying biological mechanism of the VAM syndrome, identify predictors of VAM risk, and clarify the optimal clinical approach. (acc.org)
  • In their first year of the Adolescent Medicine Fellowship, fellows concentrate on gaining both outpatient and inpatient clinical skills, while beginning to develop their scholarly activity project. (rochester.edu)
  • During their second year in the Adolescent Medicine Fellowship, fellows concentrate on improving clinical and teaching skills, while carrying out the scholarly activity project. (rochester.edu)
  • In the final year of the Adolescent Medicine Fellowship, fellows are given more autonomy to refine their clinical skills and achieve competency as an attending, hone their teaching skills and complete their scholarly activity project. (rochester.edu)
  • Recent efforts have highlighted the needs of young adults and emphasized integration of the public health sector and clinical delivery systems. (ucsf.edu)
  • Dr. Reese's clinical interests include reproductive health and mental health, and her research focuses are medical education and curriculum development in adolescent mental health and depression. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • The clinical, teaching and research aspects of this program operate at both the North Carolina Cancer Hospital and Hillsborough Hospital. (unc.edu)
  • Yet, Professor Abby Goldstein believes that parents living with their young adult can play an important role in supporting their child's mental health and wellbeing during this time. (utoronto.ca)
  • For the first time in 130 years, more young adults are moving back in with their parents - or never leaving in the first place. (utoronto.ca)
  • 2 Young adults aged 18 to 25 years have a higher rate of current illicit drug use, with an estimated 23.2% currently using illicit drugs. (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
  • Inpatient responsibilities decrease over the three years of training to allow for protected research time. (rochester.edu)
  • Throughout all three years of the Adolescent Medicine Fellowship, fellows attend educational activities including the Adolescent Medicine Education Series (AMES), which are didactic sessions based on the content specifications of the Adolescent Medicine Boards and taught by faculty from across the Medical Center. (rochester.edu)
  • We examined whether tobacco manufacturers manipulate the menthol content of cigarettes in an effort to target adolescents and young adults. (aphapublications.org)
  • We analyzed data from tobacco industry documents describing menthol product development, results of laboratory testing of US menthol brands, market research reports, and the 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. (aphapublications.org)
  • The tobacco industry attracted new smokers by promoting cigarettes with lower menthol content, which were popular with adolescents and young adults, and provided cigarettes with higher menthol content to long-term smokers. (aphapublications.org)
  • The project deals with the influence of the social and media environment on the health behavior (tobacco and alcohol consumption) of adolescents and the role of different forms of communication (on- and offline). (uzh.ch)
  • A series of webinars focused on the distinct needs of young adults. (amchp.org)
  • We aimed to determine whether the risk of psychotic events increases immediately after initiation of methylphenidate treatment or, in the longer term, 1 year after treatment initiation in adolescents and young adults with and without a previously diagnosed psychotic disorder. (diva-portal.org)
  • From shedding light on how parents and schools can better support young adults to exploring how social media platforms can support the wellbeing of Indigenous youth, here are some of the ways OISE experts are making an impact. (utoronto.ca)
  • Understanding how social media and communications platforms can help to enhance and promote the wellbeing of Indigenous peoples is the focus of a new SSHRC-funded research project led by Dr. Jeffrey Ansloos in partnership with Twitter. (utoronto.ca)
  • For instance, 70% of adolescent girls of color find race-affirming content on social media platforms. (center4research.org)
  • This review will be unique in its focus on assessing, where possible, the quality and efficacy of patient platforms for adolescents and young adults diagnosed with cancer. (researchprotocols.org)
  • It's fair to say that younger folks are more adept at switching things to online platforms. (cdc.gov)
  • Social media can also serve as a tool for adolescents to mitigate stress, particularly for marginalized youth, such as racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender minorities. (center4research.org)
  • We collaborate widely with different research groups, utilise both qualitative and quantitative methods, and are multidisciplinary in orientation. (rch.org.au)
  • To examine adolescent precursors of young-adult cannabis dependence. (cambridge.org)
  • Cancer in adolescents and young adults is cancer which occurs in those between the ages of 15 and 39. (wikipedia.org)
  • Adolescents and young adults ages 10-24 comprise 60% of Kenya's population with a 10.3% prevalence of mental health disorders (Memiah et al. (springer.com)
  • Lauren Lux, LCSW, director of our AYA Cancer Program, specializes in working with teenagers and young adults ages 13-39. (unc.edu)
  • Adolescents and young adults comprise over a quarter of the world's population (and 32% of RCH admissions). (rch.org.au)
  • For the study, investigators at the National Cancer Institute analyzed survival trends related to cancers with the highest mortality rates in adolescents and young adults. (sciencecodex.com)
  • The AYAH-NRC ("The Center") is basically a national-level adolescent health collaborative in the U.S. Each of our four partners that make up The Center bring complementary expertise and relationships. (amchp.org)