Publications by authors named "Robbin M Stephens"

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  • Among American youth aged 1 to 17, those aged 12 to 17 are the biggest consumers of outpatient mental health services, according to a 2005 national survey.
  • The study analyzed factors influencing service use across various treatment settings, finding lifetime depression, anxiety, delinquency, drug dependence, and Medicaid status to be strong predictors.
  • While some factors seemed relevant initially, they lost significance when considering other influences, highlighting the need for careful interpretation regarding the study's limitations and its implications for research and policy.
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Objectives/hypothesis: A major trend in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is an observed increased prevalence of the problem, with an associated burden on health care resources. There are relatively few objective reports of increasing prevalence of this disease, and there are no epidemiologic reports that discuss changing practice strategies in managing the disease. The clinical problem is of critical importance to practicing otolaryngologists, who manage the impact of GERD on diseases affecting the ear, nose, and throat.

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