Pediatric Endocrinology

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Acute Kidney Injury Common in Children With Diabetic Ketoacidosis

For children with diabetic ketoacidosis, acute kidney injury is common and is associated with cognitive issues, including lower scores on tests of short-term memory.

Sitagliptin Label Change: No Improved Glycemic Control in Pediatric T2D

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Diana Ernst, RPh

The alert was based on data from three 20-week double-blind, placebo-controlled studies each with 34-week extensions.

Hydrocortisone Oral Granules Approved for Pediatric Adrenocortical Insufficiency

By

Brian Park, PharmD

Alkindi Sprinkle contains immediate-release oral hydrocortisone granules designed for the dosing needs of pediatric patients with adrenocortical insufficiency.

Younger Age, Female Sex, and HbA1c Linked to C-Peptide Decline in Pediatric T1D

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Corinna Panlilio Sison, MD

Investigators sought to determine whether younger age at diagnosis, female sex, and higher weight z score and HbA1c are risk factors for C-peptide decline after new onset of pediatric type 1 diabetes.

Hydrocortisone in Granule Form Effectively Treats Childhood Adrenal Insufficiency

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Brandon May

Hydrocortisone granules delivered accurate drug dosing to effectively treat pediatric adrenal insufficiency.

Efficacy of Saliva Iodine Concentration as a Biomarker of Iodine Status in Children

By

Amit Akirov, MD

Saliva iodine concentration can serve as a good biomarker of recent iodine status in pediatric populations.

COVID-19 Pandemic Linked to Altered T1D Diabetes Presentation in Children

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Brandon May

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the diagnosis and presentation of pediatric type 1 diabetes.

Chronic Maternal Hypertension Increases Risk for Pediatric Obesity

By

Michelle Lampariello

Offspring of women with chronic hypertension were twice as likely to be hospitalized for an endocrine-related issue by the age of 18.

Vosoritide NDA for Achondroplasia Submitted for Review

By

Brian Park, PharmD

Vosoritide is an investigational analogue of C-type natriuretic peptide.

Shared Decision Making Improves GCM Use in Youth

Youth with diabetes who are involved with the decision to start CGM are more likely to continue using the technology.

Children Who Are Tall for Their Age May Be at Increased Risk for Later Obesity

Children who are relatively tall for their age may be at increased risk for developing obesity.