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Neinstein is the editor and main contributor (not the sole author as indicated in the CiP) of this new edition of a reference first published in 1984. Emphasizing practical approaches, it provides an understanding of the disease process, defines differential diagnoses, and describes current treatment and procedures. Topics include: general considerations in adolescent health care, orthopedic problems and sports medicine, genitourinary disorders, eating disorders, sexually transmitted diseases, drug use and abuse, and psychosocial problems. Intended for practitioners and those preparing for board review exams. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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• Contributing Authors(p. xiii)
• Foreword(p. xix)
• Preface(p. xxi)
• Preface to the First Edition(p. xxiii)
• Acknowledgments(p. xxv)
• Part I. General Considerations in Adolescent Health Care
• 1. Normal Physical Growth and Development(p. 3)
• 2. Psychosocial Development in Normal Adolescents(p. 52)
• 3. Office Visit, Interview Techniques, and Recommendations to Parents(p. 59)
• 4. Preventive Healthcare for Adolescents(p. 79)
• 5. Vital Statistics and Injuries(p. 126)
• 6. Nutrition(p. 170)
• 7. Understanding Legal Aspects of Care(p. 186)
• Part II. Endocrine Problems
• 8. Abnormal Growth and Development(p. 197)
• 9. Thyroid Disease in Adolescents(p. 230)
• 10. Diabetes Mellitus(p. 250)
• 11. Gynecomastia(p. 264)
• Part III. Cardiovascular Problems
• 12. Cardiac Risk Factors and Hyperlipidemia(p. 273)
• 13. Systemic Hypertension(p. 304)
• 14. Heart Murmurs(p. 326)
• 15. Mitral Valve Prolapse(p. 335)
• Part IV. Orthopedic Problems
• 16. Scoliosis and Kyphosis(p. 345)
• 17. Common Orthopedic Problems(p. 356)
• 18. Back Pain(p. 370)
• 19. Guidelines in Sports Medicine(p. 380)
• Part V. Dermatological Disorders
• 20. Acne Vulgaris(p. 441)
• 21. Miscellaneous Dermatological Disorders(p. 457)
• Part VI. Neurological Disorders
• 22. Epilepsy(p. 485)
• 23. Headaches(p. 510)
• 24. Syncope and Vertigo(p. 525)
• 25. Sleep Disorders(p. 536)
• Part VII. Genitourinary Disorders
• 26. Genitourinary Tract Infections(p. 551)
• 27. Enuresis(p. 565)
• 28. Asymptomatic Proteinuria and Hematuria(p. 576)
• 29. Scrotal Disorders(p. 589)
• Part VIII. Infectious Diseases
• 30. Infectious Mononucleosis and Mycoplasma Pneumonia(p. 605)
• 31. Hepatitis(p. 621)
• 32. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infections and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome(p. 643)
• Part IX. Eating Disorders
• 33. Obesity(p. 681)
• 34. Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa(p. 700)
• Part X. Miscellaneous Medical Disorders
• 35. Fatigue and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome(p. 729)
• 36. Chronic, Recurrent Abdominal Pain(p. 739)
• 37. Chest Pain(p. 747)
• 38. Noninflammatory Rheumatism Fibromyalgia and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy(p. 754)
• Part XI. Sexuality and Family Planning
• 39. Adolescent Sexuality(p. 767)
• 40. Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Adolescents(p. 793)
• 41. Teenage Pregnancy(p. 809)
• 42. Contraception(p. 834)
• 43. Combination Hormonal Contraception(p. 857)
• 44. Intrauterine Devices(p. 882)
• 45. Barrier Contraceptives(p. 891)
• 46. Emergency Contraception(p. 911)
• 47. Long-Acting Progestins(p. 921)
• Part XII. Adolescent Gynecology
• 48. Gynecological Examination of the Adolescent Female(p. 937)
• 49. Normal Menstrual Physiology(p. 947)
• 50. Dysmenorrhea and Premenstrual Syndrome(p. 952)
• 51. Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding(p. 966)
• 52. Amenorrhea(p. 973)
• 53. Pelvic Masses(p. 994)
• 54. Pap Smears and Abnormal Cervical Cytology(p. 1001)
• 55. Vaginitis and Cervicitis(p. 1011)
• 56. Ectopic Pregnancy(p. 1029)
• 57. Galactorrhea(p. 1043)
• 58. Hirsutism and Virilization(p. 1051)
• 59. Breast Disorders(p. 1063)
• Part XIII. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• 60. Overview of Sexually Transmitted Diseases(p. 1085)
• 61. Gonorrhea(p. 1118)
• 62. Chlamydia trachomatis(p. 1138)
• 63. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease(p. 1161)
• 64. Syphilis(p. 1171)
• 65. Herpes Genitalis(p. 1189)
• 66. Human Papillomavirus (Anogenital Warts) and Molluscum Contagiosum(p. 1204)
• 67. Pediculosis Pubis and Scabies(p. 1215)
• 68. Minor Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Chancroid, Lymphogranuloma Venereum, and Granuloma Inguinale(p. 1221)
• Part XIV. Drug Use and Abuse
• 69. Overview of Drug Use and Abuse(p. 1233)
• 70. Alcohol(p. 1271)
• 71. Tobacco(p. 1290)
• 72. Marijuana(p. 1314)
• 73. Hallucinogens(p. 1323)
• 74. Miscellaneous Drugs: Stimulants, Inhalants, Opiates, Depressants, and Anabolic Steroids(p. 1337)
• 75. Approaches to the Management of Drug Abuse(p. 1370)
• Part XV. Psychosocial Problems and Concerns
• 76. Common Concerns of Adolescents and Their Parents(p. 1397)
• 77. High-Risk and Out-of-Control Behavior(p. 1402)
• 78. Youth and Violence(p. 1417)
• 79. Adolescent Depression(p. 1432)
• 80. Suicide(p. 1443)
• 81. School Problems and ADHD(p. 1454)
• 82. Rape and Sexual Abuse(p. 1477)
• 83. Chronic Illness in the Adolescent(p. 1511)
• Part XVI. Special Considerations for Health Care Providers
• 84. Herbal Treatments in Clinical Practice(p. 1539)
• 85. Overview of College Health Issues(p. 1551)
• Part XVII. Appendices
• Appendix I. Reference Materials on Adolescence(p. 1583)
• Appendix II. Other Resources and Services(p. 1589)
• Subject Index(p. 1611)