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Items in this list may be obtained from the sources cited. Contact information reflects the most current data about the source that has been provided to the MCH Digital Library.

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National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Division of High-Consequence Pathogens and Pathology. 2014. Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) in children and adolescents: Factsheets. Atlanta, GA: National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Division of High-Consequence Pathogens and Pathology, 3 items.

Annotation: These fact sheets provide information about chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) in children and adolescents. Topics include helping clients reduce symptoms, understanding how CFS affects children and adolescents in school, communicating with schools, and supporting students with CFS and other chronic conditions in the school environment. Each sheet is directed at specific audiences, including health professionals, parents, and education professionals.

Contact: National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Division of High-Consequence Pathogens and Pathology, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30329-4027, Telephone: (800) 232-4636 Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/ncezid/dhcpp/index.html Available from the website.

Keywords: Chronic fatigue syndrome, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Communication, Parents, Resources for professionals, School age children, Schools, Special health care needs

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. 2011- . Premenstrual syndrome. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, (Gynecologic problems)

Annotation: This pamphlet about premenstrual syndrome (PMS), which is intended for consumers, explains the effects of PMS; conditions that mimic PMS; and treatments, including self-medications. An example of a symptoms record to help determine what type of treatment is best is included. The pamphlet also contains a glossary of terms. The brochure is also available in Spanish.

Contact: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 409 12th Street S.W., P.O. Box 96920, Washington, DC 20090-6920, Telephone: (202) 638-5577 Secondary Telephone: (202) 863-2518 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.acog.org Order from the website for a charge.

Keywords: Anxiety, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Consumer education materials, Depression, Mental health, PMS, Prevention, Reproductive health, Spanish language materials, Treatment, Women', s health

Strasburger VC, Brown RT. 1998. Adolescent medicine: A practical guide (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: Little, Brown and Company, 514 pp.

Annotation: This book provides information on communication, diagnosis, and therapy for adolescent patients. The authors emphasize the role of the caregiver as a sensitive counselor when interacting with adolescent patients. It is a straightforward and practical reference which presents a review of the most commonly encountered adolescent issues, including: growth and development, chronic illness and disability, substance abuse, sexuality, common medical complaints, adolescent psychosocial concerns such as suicide, depression and eating disorders.

Contact: Little, Brown and Company, Hatchette Book Group USA, 237 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017, Telephone: (800) 759-0190 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.hatchettebookgroupusa.com Available in libraries.

Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Adolescent development, Adolescent health, Adolescent medicine, Adolescent sexuality, Adolescents, Asthma, Behavior problems, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Contraception, Depression, Diabetes mellitus, Eating disorders, Headaches, Homosexuality, Infectious mononucleosis, Menstruation, Mental health, Obesity, Pregnant adolescents, Psychosexual development, Sexually transmitted diseases, Sports injuries, Sports injuries, Substance abusers, Suicide, Thyroid diseases, Urinary tract infections
   

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U02MC31613, MCH Advanced Education Policy, $3.5 M. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.