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Overeating, Binge eating & Depressive symptoms |
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A group of 4,798 female adolescents were prospectively studied over 1 year and followed for 4 years. Females with a history of episodic eating of a large amount of food over a short period of time were labeled "overeaters" (no loss of control) or "binge" eaters (those with loss of control over eating), and depressive symptoms assessed.
Adolescent girls with depressive symptoms at baseline are twice as likely to start "over/binge" eating. Similarly those who episodically "over-eat/ binge" are twice as likely to develop depressive symptoms over time.
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health, May 2012 |
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Beyond age of first sex |
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Approximately 50% of 12,194 adolescents/early adulthood respondents to a Longitudinal Survey of Adolescent Health, reported initiating vaginal sex at average age 16 years and spent more than 1 year before having sex again. One third reported an oral-genital experience first, prior to vaginal sex. Initiation of anal sex was less common.
While a small number of typical and atypical adolescent sexual patterns of behavior occur, a variety of complex associations appear to play a role.
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health, May 2012 |
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Aspiration in Neurodisabled children (ND)
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ND children aspirate "from above" (direct aspiration) and "from below" (reflux aspiration)
Reflux pulmonary aspiration is common but difficult to diagnose, particularly in children with ND. Results of present treatment protocols reveal inconsistent outcomes. A pulmonary biomarker of aspiration would be helpful but is presently unavailable.
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