What is the Role for Pediatric Endocrinologists in the Management of Skeletal Dysplasias?

Despite the recognized expertise of pediatric endocrinologists, children with skeletal dysplasias have not been consistently managed by these physicians. Growth-altering treatments have broadened the role of…

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DiGeorge Syndrome

What is DiGeorge Syndrome? DiGeorge syndrome is a genetic condition where a small part of chromosome 22 is missing. A patient with DiGeorge syndrome is missing…

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Turner Syndrome

Turner Syndrome: A Guide for Families What is Turner Syndrome? Turner syndrome is a genetic condition that affects 1 in every 2,000 to 2,500 live-born girls.…

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Klinefelter Syndrome

Klinefelter Syndrome: A Guide for Families What is Klinefelter Syndrome? It is a condition in boys caused by the presence of an extra X chromosome. Boys…

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Genetic Testing

Genetic Testing: A Guide for Families What is Genetic Testing? Genetic testing looks for changes in the structure of an individual’s genes. Genes are the DNA…

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Child with Suspected Klinefelter Syndrome

Primary Care provider guidelines for referral.

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Child with Suspected Turner Syndrome

Primary Care provider guidelines for referral.

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Endocrine Aspects of Klinefelter Syndrome (Curr Opin End Diabetes Obes. 2019 Feb)

A detailed review of endocrine aspects of Klinefelter Syndrome.

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Improved Mental and Motor Development During 3 Years of GH Treatment in Very Young Children With Prader-Willi Syndrome (JCEM 2018)

A prospective cohort study showing Improved Mental and Motor Development During 3 Years of GH Treatment in Very Young Children With Prader-Willi Syndrome.

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Review of Prader-Willi Syndrome: The Endocrine Approach (Transl Pediatr. 2017)

A review of the current literature pertaining to the endocrine concerns of Prader Willi Syndrome and current recommendations for screening and management of these conditions.

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