Pediatric Endocrinology
An Introduction to Pediatric Endocrinology
Paediatric endocrinology is a complex field incorporating many conditions such as over or under activity of the pituitary, thyroid and adrenal glands, type 1 diabetes and metabolic bone disease that affect the paediatric population. Collaboration between a multidisciplinary team of paediatric endocrinology specialists, adult endocrinologists and specialist nurses is important to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
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Three-year extension data suggest sustained growth improvements with vosoritide in children with hypochondroplasia, although findings should be interpreted in the context of a small, responder-enriched extension population.
The FDA has granted accelerated approval to teplizumab-mzwv to delay the decline in endogenous insulin production in children aged 8–17 years recently diagnosed with stage 3 type 1 diabetes (T1D).1 The approval marks the first disease-modifying treatment option for this population.
In this expert perspective, Paul Dimitri explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping paediatric endocrinology, from interpreting growth data to supporting more personalized and inclusive care for children and families.
Drawing on the experience of expert faculty and emerging leaders who have already navigated many of the early hurdles when embarking on a career in endocrinology, we asked for one piece of career advice to share with those just starting out. Their reflections highlight the importance of curiosity, compassion, adaptability and purpose in building a fulfilling and sustainable career.
There is no doubt that artificial intelligence was one of the fastest-moving technologies of 2025. Advances in predictive analytics, pattern recognition across large datasets, and the integration of genomic, phenotypic and real-world data are already beginning to reshape how clinicians diagnose disease, stratify risk and personalise care. We asked some of the experts that have collaborated with touchENDOCRINOLOGY what excites them most about AI and how they see it influencing clinical practice.
As touchENDOCRINOLOGY approaches 22 years of providing education for busy endocrinologists, we are looking to the future—and it certainly looks bright! This year, we are celebrating our inaugural touchENDOCRINOLOGY Future Leaders to recognize the outstanding talent that has entered our ...
In this episode of Visionary Voices, we welcome Associate Professor Grace Vincent from CQUniversity’s Appleton Institute. A leading expert on sleep and shift work, Grace explores how disrupted sleep affects physician health in both the short and long term, as well as its impact on safety and performance. We also discuss what this means for patient outcomes and share practical strategies to manage sleep loss.
Dr Lindsey Gaston is a paediatric endocrinologist and physician-scientist at Boston Children’s Hospital, where she also completed her residency and fellowship in paediatric endocrinology. Her research focuses on understanding the mechanisms of prolonged adrenal suppression following long-term glucocorticoid therapy, ...
Dr Mary Ellen Vajravelu, paediatric endocrinologist, combines clinical care and mHealth research, valuing multidisciplinary mentorship, collaboration, and patient perspectives to address social and policy factors in youth-onset type 2 diabetes care.
Physician burnout is at a critical point. In this episode, Nicky speaks with Dr Alfred Atanda about why so many physicians are burning out and what can be done to change the trend. From personal experience to system-wide solutions, Dr Atanda shares valuable insights on improving physician well-being and building a more effective healthcare culture.
Presymptomatic autoimmune type 1 diabetes: Strategies for early screening, monitoring and management
Watch expert speakers discuss recent advances in early autoimmune T1D, with insights into screening and evolving monitoring and management strategies.
What if your medical degree could launch more than a clinical career? In this candid and compelling read, Dr Jon Edelson shares his lessons for early-career clinicians ready to think beyond the bedside and explore the business of medicine.
Watch multidisciplinary speakers discuss optimising AID outcomes and individualising AID education to support children with type 1 diabetes.
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