Pediatric Endocrinology

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Whole-Fat Milk Consumption Linked to Lower Odds of Childhood Obesity

Consumption of whole-fat milk is associated with reduced odds of overweight or obesity among children.

Increased Risk for Psychiatric Disorders in Adolescents, Emerging Adults With Diabetes

By

Amit Akirov, MD

Adolescence and emerging adulthood represent a complicated stage for patients with T1D. Access to mental health services during this transition is critical.

Can Adolescents Meet the World Health Organization’s Physical Activity Goal By 2030?

By

Alyssa Capel

In 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) set guidelines suggesting 60 minutes or more of daily physical activity for adolescents.

Levothyroxine Dose at Discontinuation Linked to Congenital Hypothyroidism Permanence

By

Hannah Dellabella

Compared with patients with transient congenital hypothyroidism, patients with permanent disease were on a higher levothyroxine dose at discontinuation.

Obesity May Affect Several Routine Blood Tests in Children

By

Amit Akirov, MD

Several routinely assessed blood tests in children may be significantly affected by obesity.

FDA Approves Mealtime Insulin Option for Pediatric Patients With Diabetes

By

Diana Ernst, RPh

The approval was based on data from an active-controlled, treat-to-target trial (Onset7) that included 777 pediatric patients (aged 2 to 17 years) with type 1 diabetes.

Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents May Reduce Diabetic Kidney Disease Risk

Among obese adolescents with type 2 diabetes, metabolic bariatric surgery is associated with decreased rates of hyperfiltration and elevated urinary albumin excretion.

Suicide and Type 1 Diabetes: Importance of Risk Assessment in Young Patients

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Amit Akirov, MD

Assessment of suicide risk as part of routine pediatric type 1 diabetes care is feasible and necessary.

Weight-Loss Surgery Improves Musculoskeletal Pain and Physical Function in Children

By

Madeline Morr

Researchers sought to evaluate the long-term effects of bariatric surgery on joint pain, physical function, and health-related quality of life.

Preterm Birth May Increase Risk for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

By

Amit Akirov, MD

The risk for type 1 and type 2 diabetes from childhood into adulthood is increased in preterm-born individuals.

Maternal Diabetes Associated With Early-Onset Cardiovascular Disease in Offspring

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Amit Akirov, MD

Children of women with diabetes diagnosed before or during pregnancy are at increased risk for early-onset cardiovascular disease.