You're in the right place if you are looking for information on pediatric endocrine issues. This section will explain the science, symptoms, treatments, as well as the research behind children's endocrinology. Learn about the most recent advancements in the field, such as PET scans. Read on to learn more about the specialties of our team.
Symptoms
Pediatric endocrinologists focus on disorders of the reproductive system. The hormones produced by the endocrine glands regulate body temperature, mood, and growth. These hormones travel through the bloodstream to different tissues. These hormones can cause a wide range of problems if they are not properly produced. The endocrine hormone gland could be either underactive, or overactive in children.
Pediatric endocrinologists are specialists in disorders of hormones, glands, and other factors that affect a child’s growth and development. Because children are so different from adults, hormone issues can impact a child's emotional well-being and development. Fortunately, pediatric endocrinologists are highly sensitive to the needs of children, and they work in appropriate settings. To provide the best possible care, a pediatric endocrinologist collaborates with families and other professionals.
Tests
Testing is necessary in many pediatric endocrine conditions. Some tests are more successful than others so children shouldn't have to go through all of them. American Academy of Pediatrics developed a list of five preventable tests. The list of tests to avoid focuses on children with a history of hyperglycemia. Although the list isn't exhaustive, it can help you decide which tests to take.
A stimulation test is performed to determine whether the child has enough growth hormone or glucose. Using this test, doctors can rule out diabetes, insulin resistance, hypoglycemia, and adrenal dysfunction. Stimulation testing can also be used for children in early puberty to test adrenal function and measure lupron levels. The results of these tests could lead to further treatment and diagnosis.
Treatment
Children's endocrinology involves the diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to the endocrine system. Type 1 diabetes is a condition that the body does not produce enough insulin, or it has difficulty gaining weight. Other endocrine disorders include pituitary diseases, osteogenesis imperfecta and lipid problems. Pediatric endocrinologists can treat many different conditions that affect children because of their broad scope.
Pediatric endocrinologists specialise in the treatment and study of diseases that affect children's hormones. Glands in the body produce hormones for children and regulate nearly every aspect of the human body. The endocrine systems oversees and orders all bodily organs. If anything is not working properly, it can cause major health problems. Type 1 diabetes, which is an autoimmune condition that causes the patient to need insulin daily, is one example.
Research
The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology's research focuses primarily on the regulation of development and growth as well as the development of hormones in children. The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology has a focus on type 1 Diabetes mellitus. Type 1 is associated with high levels of cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and other conditions. TrialNet is a multicenter network that has been funded by NIH. It focuses on type 1, diabetes. The Autoimmunity Center of Excellence conducts research in order to gain a better understanding of type 1. Other research projects in the division include the development of new techniques to measure body composition and cardiometabolic disease in children.
NYU Langone's Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes focuses on a range of research areas. The scientists are involved in a wide variety of research projects. These scientists frequently give lectures at scientific conference. The impact of medications on the child's endocrine system, and the effects of growth hormone therapy are just a few of the other research areas. New York University Endocrinology and Diabetes Center has a reputation for providing world-class care in pediatric endocrinology and diabetology.
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