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Heart to Heart: A Seminar on Growing Up for Parents and Kids
 

Adolescent Medicine

Topic Index

Adolescent Medicine Home

 

Adolescent Growth and Development

Normal Growth


Female Physical Development

Anatomy of the Breasts

 

Normal Breast Development

 

Anatomy of the Female Pelvic Area

 

Menstrual Cycle: An Overview

 

Puberty: Adolescent Female

Male Physical Development

Overview of the Male Anatomy

 

Puberty: Adolescent Male

 

Physical Examination: Adolescent Male

 

Care of the Uncircumcised Penis

Cognitive Development

 

Relationship Development

 

Adolescent Health Problems and Injuries

Acne


Asthma


Breast Conditions

 

Diabetes


Eye Care / Avoiding Eye Injuries


Gynecological and Menstrual Conditions


Recognizing Urologic or Gynecologic Problems


Pap Test


Vaginitis


Vulvitis


Menstrual Disorders


Amenorrhea

 

Dysmenorrhea

 

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

High Blood Pressure


Infectious Mononucleosis


Obesity


Oral Health


Orthodontics and Braces

 

Wisdom Teeth Extraction

 

Periodontal Disease

Orthopaedic Problems


Osgood-Schlatter Disease

 

Scoliosis

 

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

Sexually Transmitted Diseases


Safer Sex Guidelines


Sports Safety


Sports Injuries Statistics

 

Sprains and Strains

 

Tennis Elbow

 

Mouthguards

 

Heat-Related Illnesses (Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke)

Adolescent Mental Health

Schizophrenia


Mood Disorders


Overview of Mood Disorders


Major Depression

 

Dysthymia

 

Manic Depression / Bipolar Disorder

Teen Suicide


Anxiety Disorders


Generalized Anxiety Disorder

 

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

 

Phobias

 

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Behavior Disorders


Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

 

Conduct Disorder

 

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Eating Disorders


Anorexia Nervosa

 

Bulimia Nervosa

Substance Abuse / Chemical Dependence


Adjustment Disorders


Chronic Illness and Transplantation Issues and the Adolescent


Healthy Lifestyles

Healthy Eating During Adolescence


Weight Management


Determining Body Mass Index


Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides


Exercise


Smoking


Safety and Injury Prevention

Teenage Drivers


Bicycle / In-Line Skating / Skateboarding Safety


Bicycle / In-Line Skating / Skateboarding Safety - Injury Statistics and Incidence Rates

 

Bicycle / In-Line Skating / Skateboarding Safety - Identifying High-Risk Situations

 

Bicycle / In-Line Skating / Skateboarding Safety - Prevention

Water Safety and Prevention


Firearm Safety


Glossary

 

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Lucile Packard Children's Hospital is located in Palo Alto, adjacent to Stanford University Hospital, approximately 20 miles north of San Jose, CA and 40 miles south of San Francisco.


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