Pediatric Endocrinology, An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America

This issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics focuses on Pediatric Endocrinology, offering a clinically relevant and up-to-date review of key endocrine conditions affecting children and adolescents. Curated by Dr. Andrea Kelly, this volume brings together expert contributors to address both common and emerging challenges in pediatric endocrine practice, with an emphasis on evidence-based diagnosis, management, and long-term outcomes. The issue is one of four annually selected by the series Consulting Editor, Dr. Adriana G. Ioachimescu.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive coverage of pediatric endocrine disorders relevant to daily clinical practice
• In-depth reviews on endocrine sequelae in childhood cancer survivors
• Focus on bone health in chronic childhood diseases and advances in bone health assessment
• Analysis of endocrine outcomes related to inhaled glucocorticoid use
• Detailed discussion of atypical diabetes mellitus, including mitochondrial, transplant-related, cystic fibrosis–related, and monogenic diabetes
• Updated insights into pediatric thyroid cancer, including outcomes, genetics, and novel therapeutics
• Exploration of new technologies in type 1 diabetes, such as the bionic pancreas, advanced insulin therapies, and mobile health tools
• Coverage of precocious and delayed puberty, highlighting genetic mechanisms and modern treatment options, including GnRH formulations and implants
• Review of pediatric type 2 diabetes and its growing clinical impact
• Examination of environmental endocrine disruptors, including adolescent health outcomes related to phthalate exposure
• Evidence-based, clinically actionable guidance authored by leading experts in the field