Endocrinology
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Can a tool help overcome barriers to diabetes medication cost?
Tool is designed to be a ‘broad conversation starter’ and not just about medications.
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Phthalate exposure via maternal and cord blood affects infant outcomes
Prenatal exposure to phthalates was inversely associated with head circumference in male and female infants.
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Growth hormone therapy for certain children may help them reach their potential
When should parents consider growth hormone therapy? In what cases is it warranted for children? Dr. Jessica Sparks Lilley discusses the need for...
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Growth in early life may predict early puberty
Children with rapid early growth may need monitoring for support services in the event of early puberty.
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Endocrine Society and others to FDA: Restrict BPA
A petition requests that prior approvals of bisphenol A, a chemical contained in food packaging be removed, citing recent evidence of harm.
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Interventions urged to curb metabolic syndrome in kids
The global prevalence of metabolic syndrome in 2020 was estimated to be 2.8% for children and 4.8% for adolescents.
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‘We just have to keep them alive’: Transitioning youth with type 1 diabetes
Transitioning a teen with type 1 diabetes from pediatric care to taking full responsibility for their own condition under an adult team is one of...
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Preschool boys’ behaviors traced back to moms’ thyroid hormones
Changes in maternal thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy may predict whether male offspring are aggressive or withdrawn preschoolers.
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COVID-19 linked to increased diabetes risk in youth
Two large databases indicate significantly increased diabetes risk among those with COVID-19 but not other acute respiratory illnesses.
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Less burdensome growth-hormone replacement with once-weekly somapacitan in children
Results at 3 years indicate that once-weekly somapacitan has a similar efficacy and safety profile to daily GH.
From the Journals
Does vitamin D benefit only those who are deficient?
The results will “allow clinicians to better weigh the potential benefits of supplementation against its risk,” such as financial cost.