Investigators sought to determine the rate of transient congenital hypothyroidism in infants diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism with eutopic thyroid and to analyze the potential predictors of transient congenital hypothyroidism in early infancy.
Investigators examined whether GNAS mutations on melanocortin 4 receptor signaling contributed to severe childhood obesity.
Children with type 1 diabetes require complex care, which can be stressful for them and their parents. Endocrinology Advisor spoke with pediatric psychologist Cynthia E. Munoz, PhD, MPH, about the challenges these parents face.
Many parents of young children with type 1 diabetes experience increased stress due to fear of their child having a hypoglycemic episode.
Premature newborns with hypothyroidism are at risk for developing severe neurological disorders. Researchers examined whether thyroid screening at birth and again later on would yield important diagnostic information.
Insulin pumps and glucose monitoring systems have improved type 1 diabetes care in children and adolescents but may bring other health issues. Researchers investigated this interaction.
X-linked hypophosphatemia treatments vary, and some studies suggest combining human growth hormone with conventional therapies may help. This study investigated if adding recombinant human growth hormone therapy increased good outcomes.
Insulin prescriptions fell during the COVID-19 pandemic for adults with type 2 diabetes. Children with type 1 diabetes were much less affected.
Severe acquired hypothyroidism in children, while rare, severely affects growth in height. Researchers in Germany explored ways to treat this condition.
Some studies have suggested there is an association between abnormalities seen on thyroid ultrasound and thyroid disease. Researchers in Seoul, South Korea sought to find a more definitive connection.
