Pediatric Endocrinology

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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

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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

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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

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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.

No Improvements Seen in Meeting AAP Vitamin D Intake Guidelines

Since 2009, there has been no improvement in meeting the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for vitamin D intake.

Fetal, Early-Life Exposures May Affect Young Adult Bone Health

Factors during gestation and infancy may impact bone health in young adulthood.

Significant Reductions in Childhood Obesity Seen After 2010 Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act

Implementation of the 2010 Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act significantly cut childhood obesity among children living in poverty.

Effects of Puberty and the Menstrual Cycle on Migraine in Girls

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Amit Akirov, MD

Migraine attacks were more frequent in post-pubertal compared to pre-pubertal girls, with no observed difference in headache characteristics between the groups.