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.
Author(s): Lawrence S. Neinstein; Catherine M. Gordon; Debra K. Katzman; David S. Rosen; Elizabeth R. Woods
Edition: 5
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Year: 2006
Language: English
Pages: 1152
Cover
Editors
Dedication
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part I - General Considerations in Adolescent Care
Chapter 1 - Normal Physical Growth and Development
Chapter 2 - Psychosocial Development in Normal Adolescents
Chapter 3 - Office Visit, Interview Techniques, and Recommendations to Parents
Chapter 4 - Preventive Health Care for Adolescents
Chapter 5 - Vital Statistics and Injuries
Chapter 6 - Nutrition
Chapter 7 - Understanding Legal Aspects of Care
Part II - Endocrine Problems
Chapter 8 - Abnormal Growth and Development
Chapter 9 - Thyroid Disease in Adolescents
Chapter 10 - Diabetes Mellitus
Chapter 11 - Gynecomastia
Part III - Cardiovascular Problems
Chapter 12 - Cardiac Risk Factors and Hyperlipidemia
Chapter 13 - Systemic Hypertension
Chapter 14 - Heart Murmurs and Mitral Valve Prolapse
Part IV - Orthopedic Problems
Chapter 15 - Scoliosis and Kyphosis
Chapter 16 - Common Orthopedic Problems
Chapter 17 - Back Pain in the Adolescent
Chapter 18 - Guidelines for Physical Activity and Sports Participation
Part V - Dermatologic Disorders
Chapter 19 - Acne
Chapter 20 - Miscellaneous Dermatological Disorders
Part VI - Neurological Disorders
Chapter 21 - Epilepsy
Chapter 22 - Headaches
Chapter 23 - Syncope and Vertigo
Chapter 24 - Sleep Disorders
Part VII - Genitourinary Disorders
Chapter 25 - Genitourinary Tract Disorders
Chapter 26 - Enuresis
Chapter 27 - Asymptomatic Proteinuria and Hematuria
Chapter 28 - Scrotal Disorders
Part VIII - Infectious Diseases
Chapter 29 - Infectious Respiratory Illnesses
Chapter 30 - Hepatitis
Chapter 31 - Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infections and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Part IX - Conditions Affecting Nutrition and Weight
Chapter 32 - Obesity
Chapter 33 - Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
Part X - Psychosomatic Illnesses and Other Medical Disorders
Chapter 34 - Psychosomatic Illness in Adolescents
Chapter 35 - Fatigue and the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chapter 36 - Chronic Abdominal Pain
Chapter 37 - Chest Pain
Chapter 38 - Fibromyalgia Syndrome and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Part XI - Sexuality and Contraception
Chapter 39 - Adolescent Sexuality
Chapter 40 - Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Adolescents
Chapter 41 - Teenage Pregnancy
Chapter 42 - Contraception
Chapter 43 - Combination Hormonal Contraceptives
Chapter 44 - Intrauterine Contraception
Chapter 45 - Barrier Contraceptives and Spermicides
Chapter 46 - Emergency Contraception
Chapter 47 - Long-Acting Progestins
Part XII - Adolescent Gynecology
Chapter 48 - Gynecological Examination of the Adolescent Female
Chapter 49 - Normal Menstrual Physiology
Chapter 50 - Dysmenorrhea and Premenstrual Syndrome
Chapter 51 - Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
Chapter 52 - Menstrual Disorders: Amenorrhea and the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Chapter 53 - Pelvic Masses
Chapter 54 - Pap Smears and Abnormal Cervical Cytology
Chapter 55 - Vaginitis and Vaginosis
Chapter 56 - Ectopic Pregnancy
Chapter 57 - Galactorrhea
Chapter 58 - Hirsutism and Virilization
Chapter 59 - Breast Disorders
Part XIII - Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Chapter 60 - Overview of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Chapter 61 - Gonorrhea
Chapter 62 - Chlamydia Trachomatis
Chapter 63 - Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Chapter 64 - Syphilis
Chapter 65 - Herpes Genitalis
Chapter 66 - Human Papillomavirus Infection and Anogenital Warts
Chapter 67 - Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases Including Genital Ulcers, Pediculosis, Scabies, and Molluscum
Part XIV - Drug Use and Abuse
Chapter 68 - Adolescent Substance Use and Abuse
Chapter 69 - Alcohol
Chapter 70 - Tobacco
Chapter 71 - Psychoactive Substances of Abuse Used by Adolescents
Chapter 72 - Laboratory Testing for Substances of Abuse
Chapter 73 - Office-Based Management of Adolescent Substance Use and Abuse
Chapter 74 - Intensive Drug Treatment
Part XV - Psychosocial Problems and Concerns
Chapter 75 - Common Concerns of Adolescents and Their Parents
Chapter 76 - High-Risk and Delinquent Behavior
Chapter 77 - Youth Violence
Chapter 78 - Adolescent Depression and Anxiety Disorders
Chapter 79 - Suicide
Chapter 80 - School Problems and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Chapter 81 - Sexual Assault and Victimization
Chapter 82 - Chronic Illness in the Adolescent
Chapter 83 - Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Adolescents
Chapter 84 - Overview of Health Issues for College Students
Appendices
Appendix I - Reference Materials on Adolescence
Appendix II - Other Resources and Services
