Injuries
From the Journals
Child firearm suicide at highest rate in more than a decade
Injuries and death by firearms are increasing in select groups of U.S. children.
Conference Coverage
Knee injuries in youth sports bring double whammy
Just 3-10 years after sustaining a knee injury while participating in youth sports, 29% of young people already have MRI evidence of knee...
Letters from Maine
Clearer heads are a fuzzy subject
Concussion management is experiencing growing pains.
Behavioral Consult
Self-injury
Tips for how to talk with adolescents about “cutting.”
Feature
Spotlight shifts to active treatment for concussions
Concussion management is on the cusp of dramatic change.
Conference Coverage
Resources and technologies are making teen drivers safer
Dr. Joseph O’Neil discusses how you can help parents keep teen drivers safe behind the wheel.
Pearce-Ings
ACL injuries: Why are teen females at greater risk?
Dr. Francine Pearce summarizes the research regarding teen females’ increased risk of anterior cruciate ligament tears when playing competitive...
Pearce-Ings
Back pain: Let’s get it straight!
Dr. Francine Pearce discusses some misconceptions about back pain in children.
News
Cognitive-behavioral therapy eases postconcussive symptoms in teens
Teens with persistent postconcussive symptoms and depressive symptoms improved significantly after CBT was added to usual care.
News
Soccer injuries up 111% in children
The increase in soccer-related injuries was much greater among girls than among boys, paralleling the much larger increase in soccer participation...
News
AAP report warns against early single-sport specialization
Single-sport specialization too early risks injuries and often doesn’t lead to athletic success.