Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Lead Largest Comparative Study of Surgical Interventions for Children ...

Newswise — Philadelphia August 7, 2025 – Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), along with several academic partners, announced the primary results of the Pediatric KIDney Stone (PKIDS) trial, the largest comparative effectiveness study …

Use of Weight-Loss Drugs Increased Among US Adolescents After AAP Guideline Release

In the years following the release of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) clinical practice guideline recommending early intervention for childhood obesity, including pharmacotherapy for adolescents, new research shows a significant increase in …

Adolescents and Alcohol-Free Drink Trends Explored

In recent years, the beverage industry has witnessed a significant surge in the availability and popularity of alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks. This trend is not merely a reflection of shifting consumer preferences among adults but has shown intriguing …

Adolescents: Medical use for prescription stimulants increase, nonmedical use decreases

Between 2005 and 2023, medical use of prescription stimulants among US adolescents increased modestly, while nonmedical use steadily declined, according to new findings from the Monitoring the Future study. The nationally representative data, published in …

Fremanezumab-Vfrm Approved by FDA for Preventative Treatment of Episodic Migraine in Children, Adolescents

The FDA approved fremanezumab-vfrm (Ajovy; Teva Pharmaceuticals) for the preventive treatment of episodic migraine in children and adolescent patients aged 6 to 17 years who weigh 45 kilograms or more. With this approval, fremanezumab is the first and only …

How Mayo Clinic is providing specialized cancer care for adolescents and young adults

Dr. Allison Rosenthal, an oncologist at Mayo Clinic, is uniquely qualified to understand cancer care needs for the adolescent and young adult (AYA) population. “I have some experience with being in their shoes,” she says. While in medical school, Dr. …

Adolescents show lower rates of nonmedical ADHD drug use

Despite concerns about increased stimulant prescribing, nonmedical use of ADHD drugs among adolescents has declined in the last 20 years, a University of Michigan study shows. While medical use of prescription stimulants for ADHD among adolescents …

Federal Survey: No Changes in Marijuana Use by Adolescents, Young Adults

Marijuana use by teens and young adults has remained unchanged over the past four years, according to data provided last week by the federal agency SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The agency’s new report, entitled Key …

Resilience skills for adolescents

Phase 3 study supports use of canagliflozin for type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents

Embargoed for release until 5:00 p.m. ET on Monday 4 August 2025    Follow @Annalsofim on X, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and Linkedin              Below please find summaries of new articles that will be published in the next issue of Annals of Internal …