Introduction to special series: “Clinical Pearls in Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism”
Pediatric endocrinology brings both molecular and clinical science together and is a field where the advancements in molecular biology is translated into clinical practice to understand, diagnose, and apply up to date treatment modalities for endocrine problems in children and adolescents.
In this special series of Pediatric Medicine journal, we present a wide variety of both common and controversial topics in pediatric endocrinology. For example, one of the most debated and controversial area in pediatric endocrinology is transgender care in children and adolescents. Despite growing evidence that suggests improved physical and mental health outcomes when appropriate transgender care is provided, recent new policies on gender affirming care are negatively impacting transgender and non-binary youth to access needed care. In this series, we addressed gender dysphoria and gender affirming care in pediatrics as well as resources for physicians to aid in diagnosis and management (Table 1).
Table 1
| Title | Article type | Corresponding author |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to special series: “Clinical Pearls in Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” | Editorial | Berrin Ergun-Longmire |
| Transgender in pediatrics: a narrative review | Review Article | Alejandro Diaz |
| A narrative review of gender dysphoria in childhood and adolescence: definition, epidemiology, and clinical recognition | Review Article | Ethel Gonzales Clemente |
| Respiratory system abnormalities in Prader-Willi syndrome: a literature review | Review Article | Berrin Ergun-Longmire |
| Turner syndrome: narrative review of genetics and clinical aspects of management | Review Article | Elizabeth B. Fudge |
| A narrative review: cardiovascular aspects of Turner syndrome in the pediatric population | Review Article | Matthew L. Furst |
| Pitfalls of prenatal and newborn screening in congenital adrenal hyperplasia: a narrative review | Review Article | Oksana Lekarev |
| A narrative review: an update on primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI) in pediatric population | Review Article | Berrin Ergun-Longmire |
| A narrative review of type 2 diabetes mellitus and its management in children and adolescents | Review Article | Patricia Vining Maravolo |
| A narrative review: polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and type 1 diabetes (T1D) | Review Article | Angelina Bernier |
| The eight psychological treatment schemas for adolescents diagnosed with type 1 diabetes | Review Article | Roger W. Apple |
| A narrative review: treatment outcomes of central precocious puberty (CPP) | Review Article | Berrin Ergun-Longmire |
In addition, we provide up to date clinical information and practical management guidelines in Turner syndrome, primary adrenal insufficiency, and type 2 diabetes, as well as address common respiratory problems in Prader-Willi syndrome and cardiac aspects of Turner syndrome. This special series also covers prenatal and newborn screening of congenital adrenal hyperplasia and their pitfalls, the prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in type 1 diabetes, treatment outcomes of central precocious puberty, and lastly, treatment schemas that can help adolescents to improve their diabetes management.
Authors hope that the health care providers find the information provided here to be useful in their daily practice.
Acknowledgments
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Footnote
Provenance and Peer Review: This article was commissioned by the editorial office, Pediatric Medicine. The article did not undergo external peer review.
Conflicts of Interest: All authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at https://pm.amegroups.org/article/view/10.21037/pm-23-47/coif). The series “Clinical Pearls in Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” was commissioned by the editorial office without any funding or sponsorship. B.E.L., E.C., and P.V.M. served as the unpaid Guest Editors of the series. B.E.L. serves as an unpaid editorial board member of Pediatric Medicine from October 2020 to September 2024. The authors have no other conflicts of interest to declare.
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Cite this article as: Ergun-Longmire B, Clemente E, Vining-Maravolo P. Introduction to special series: “Clinical Pearls in Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism”. Pediatr Med 2024;7:12.
