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News, opinions and meeting coverage in pediatrics.

<乌鸦传媒>Delayed-Release ADHD Therapy Slightly Mitigates Slowed Growth in Kids

Youth on Jornay PM saw significantly higher weight trajectories

FDA APPROVED palovarotene (Sohonos) over a photo of a skeleton of a fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva sufferer.

<乌鸦传媒>First Therapy Approved for Ultra-Rare Bone Disorder

Oral retinoid lands indication for fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva

FDA APPROVED somatrogon (Ngenla) over a photo of a female physician measuring the height of a little girl.

<乌鸦传媒>Once-Weekly Pediatric Growth Hormone Snags FDA Approval

Somatrogon injection given go-ahead after initial FDA rejection last year

ENDO over a photo of McCormick Place West in Chicago, IL.

<乌鸦传媒>ENDO 2023 Roundup: More Imcivree Data; Statement on Aging; Novel Hypoparathyroid Tx

Some more highlights from the Endocrine Society's annual meeting

A computer rendering of fat cells.

<乌鸦传媒>High-Dose Leptin Reversed Severe Genetic Obesity in Two Patients

Metreleptin doses several times higher than recommended brought weight down to near normal

AMA over a photo of the lobby of Hyatt Regency Chicago.

<乌鸦传媒>States Must Stop Criminalizing Medicine, AMA Delegates Say

"This is unacceptable...and it's time for us to push back"

SMFM over a photo of Moscone West in San Francisco, California

<乌鸦传媒>No Negative Neurodevelopmental Issues With Late Exposure to Antenatal Steroids

Follow-up to ALPS trial offers reassuring results for late preterm corticosteroids

Photo of a pregnant woman holding a cup of coffee in her hands.

<乌鸦传媒>Mom's Coffee (and Tea, and Kombucha, and...) Tied to Kid's Height

A bit shorter with high caffeine intake, but how important is it?

A photo of a pregnant woman receiving an injection in her arm from a female nurse.

<乌鸦传媒>Lowering Antenatal Betamethasone Dose Misses in Randomized Trial

In BETADOSE study, half-dose regimen fails to meet noninferiority criteria

A photo of healthcare workers performing an ultrasound of a baby鈥檚 hip.

<乌鸦传媒>Universal Hip Screening in Babies Associated With Overtreatment

Late detection of hip dysplasia and need for surgery not helped by universal screening

AACE over a photo of the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in San Diego, CA

<乌鸦传媒>Osilodrostat Resolves Most Physical Signs of Cushing's Disease

More than half of patients saw physical manifestations fully resolve by week 72

FDA APPROVED vosoritide (Voxzogo) over a photo of a young boy with dwarfism laying on the floor coloring.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA OKs First Drug for Most Common Form of Dwarfism

Mixed reactions follow new treatment for children 5 and up with open growth plates

ASBMR over a computer rendering of a human skeleton

<乌鸦传媒>Is This the Future of Corticosteroids?

Novel agent, aimed at doing away with adverse metabolic effects, proves mettle in DMD

ASBMR over a computer rendering of a human skeleton

<乌鸦传媒>Bone Disease Drug Misses Endpoint, But Still Very Much Alive

Favorable results on most outcomes may suggest poor choice of primary

A female nurse measures the height of a young boy.

<乌鸦传媒>Teen Seeks Care for Delayed Growth Compared With His Twin

Case shows confluence of hormone therapy cost and limited resources in developing areas

AACE over a computer rendering of a woman with her pituitary and thyroid glands highlighted.

<乌鸦传媒>Slow and Steady With Osilodrostat Best in Cushing's Disease

Gradual dose escalation had fewer adverse events, same therapeutic benefit, as quicker increases

ENDO over a computer rendering of a woman in silhouette with her thyroid and pituitary glands highlighted

<乌鸦传媒>ENDO 2021 Roundup: Jatenzo Liver Data, Adrenal Insufficiency, and More

Other noteworthy research presented at the Endocrine Society's annual meeting

ENDOBREAK centered between 8 illustrated body organs.

<乌鸦传媒>GIP/GLP-1 RA Phase III Success; USPSTF Looking for Input

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

A young boy stands in front of a wall with height measurement marks and has his hand up to show how tall he鈥檇 like to be

<乌鸦传媒>Growth Hormones in Childhood Tied to Heart Problems Later On

Women, those who were small for gestational age at highest risk

A preteen boy and girl give each other the side-eye

<乌鸦传媒>When Do Sex Differences in Testosterone Levels Appear?

Study used NHANES data to calculate trajectories over ages 6 to 20

A box of metformin tablets

<乌鸦传媒>Diabetes Drug May Benefit Long-Term Steroid Users

Metformin improved metabolic profile in patients with chronic inflammatory disease

A mother helps her disabled daughter out of her wheelchair

<乌鸦传媒>Parents Want Child 'Frozen' at Age 6: Bioethicist Weighs In

You voted, now see the results and an expert's discussion

A photo of a woman with achondroplasia.

<乌鸦传媒>Vosoritide Boosts Growth in Kids With Achondroplasia

Increased growth velocity for up to 42 months, with "generally mild" toxicity

PES over a photo of the Baltimore Convention Center.

<乌鸦传媒>Weekly hGH Shows Promise for Youth GH Deficiency

Two trials demonstrate weekly formation is at least as efficacious as once-daily

The letters PES over a pic of the Baltimore convention center.

<乌鸦传媒>ADHD Tied to Short Stature in Early Childhood

Longer ADHD medication use also associated with lower height-for-age z scores

<乌鸦传媒>ENDO 2019 Roundup: Opioids, Obesity, and More

Other noteworthy research presented at The Endocrine Society annual meeting

<乌鸦传媒>AACE 2018 Potpourri

Additional noteworthy research presented at AACE meeting

<乌鸦传媒>Early Use of Burosumab Eases XLH Symptoms in Kids

Treatment improved rickets severity, serum phosphorus, and calcitriol levels

<乌鸦传媒>Drug Could Make Progeria Manageable, Not Fatal

A potential breakthrough for this genetic rapid-aging disease in children

<乌鸦传媒>Hydrocortisone Granules on Par, Given Straight or With Food

May be helpful option for administering meds to pediatric patients, researcher says

<乌鸦传媒>Radiofrequency Ablation Works for Adrenal Tumor

"Drastic clinical improvement" seen at 7 months

<乌鸦传媒>Heavy Pot Smoking Linked With Stunted Growth

Study adds to evidence for developmental abnormalities with teen marijuana use

<乌鸦传媒>Duplication Error May Make Giants

Novel mutation may underlie some cases of gigantism.

<乌鸦传媒>Effects of Early Puberty in Girls Persist as Adults

Women with a history of idiopathic precocious puberty had increased rates of clinical hyperandrogenism, but fertility was normal in adulthood among those who had been treated for the condition, a cross-sectional study found.

<乌鸦传媒>Vitamin D, IGF-1, Growth Hormone Have Deep Ties

Vitamin D and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) are involved in a complex interplay that may have implications for growth hormone dosing, researchers found.

<乌鸦传媒>Case Study Links 'Pot' to Pituitary Damage

PHOENIX -- Daily use of marijuana over 15 years was associated with a case of low testosterone, follicle-stimulating hormone, and luteinizing hormone, researchers reported here.