Endocrine Problems http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Endocrine_disorders/ENDOCRINE_SYSTEM.asp The endocrine system is a collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate the body's growth, metabolism, and sexual development and function. The hormones are released into the bloodstream and transported to tissues and organs throughout the body. en-us 2012-02-18T13:04:56.0000000-07:00 Endocrine Problems - Pediatric Oncall http://www.pediatriconcall.com/rss_media/rss_Endocrine-Disorders_rss.jpg http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Endocrine_disorders/ENDOCRINE_SYSTEM.asp Endocrine Problems in Children The endocrine system is composed of a network of organs and glands responsible for producing, storing, and secreting hormones that help to maintain and control vital functions such as growth, reproduction, and energy levels. There are several endocrine system diseases that result from disruptions in this complex system. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Endocrine_disorders/ENDOCRINE_SYSTEM.asp 2012-02-18T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Approach to Hypoglycemia Any blood glucose value below 40mg/dl is considered hypoglycemia. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Endocrine_disorders/approach_to_hypoglycemia.asp 2007-04-27T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Hypoglycemia

Any blood glucose value below 40mg/dl is considered hypoglycemia.

]]> Intersex Disorders Intersex disorders are suspected when phallus is too small to call it a penis or too large to call a clitoris, or an infant has a short midline cleft separating two folds that could either be two sides of scrotum or unusual looking labia. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Endocrine_disorders/intersex_disorders.asp 2001-02-23T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Intersex Disorders

Intersex disorders are suspected when phallus is too small to call it a penis or too large to call a clitoris, or an infant has a short midline cleft separating two folds that could either be two sides of scrotum or unusual looking labia.

]]> Approach to a Child with Short Stature The etiology of short stature ranges from normal variants like familial short stature (FSS) & constitutional growth delay (CGD) to pathological conditions like endocrine & systemic disorders. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Endocrine_disorders/approach_to_shortstature.asp 2007-04-26T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Short Stature Algorithm Evaluation

The etiology of short stature ranges from normal variants like familial short stature (FSS) & constitutional growth delay (CGD) to pathological conditions like endocrine & systemic disorders.

]]> Precocious Puberty There are variations in the onset of puberty in various parts of the word. It is generally considered precocious when any of the sex characteristics appear before the age of 8 year in girls and 9 years in boys. Menarche before the age of 10 years is also precocious. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Endocrine_disorders/precocious_puberty.asp 2012-02-18T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Insulin Therapy for Patients Information Insulin is a hormone produced by the beta-cells of the pancreas. It is a protein with a molecular weight of approximately 5700 kDa. It is formed from proinsulin after cleavage into insulin and C-peptide (Fig 1). The normal insulin secretion is 0.5-0.7 units/kg per day. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Endocrine_disorders/insulin_therapy_patients.asp 2007-04-27T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Insulin Insulin Pen Sites of Insulin Injection

Insulin is a hormone produced by the beta-cells of the pancreas. It is a protein with a molecular weight of approximately 5700 kDa. It is formed from proinsulin after cleavage into insulin and C-peptide (Fig 1). The normal insulin secretion is 0.5-0.7 units/kg per day.

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Insulin is a hormone produced by the beta-cells of the pancreas. It is a protein with a molecular weight of approximately 5700 kDa. It is formed from proinsulin after cleavage into insulin and C-peptide (Fig 1). The normal insulin secretion is 0.5-0.7 units/kg per day.

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Insulin is a hormone produced by the beta-cells of the pancreas. It is a protein with a molecular weight of approximately 5700 kDa. It is formed from proinsulin after cleavage into insulin and C-peptide (Fig 1). The normal insulin secretion is 0.5-0.7 units/kg per day.

]]> Obesity Obesity is defined as body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 95th percentile for age and sex with/without any complications. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Endocrine_disorders/obesity.asp 2007-04-28T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Insulin Therapy in Children Goals of Insulin Therapy : Elimination of hyperglycemia symptomsPrevention of diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar coma.Restoration of lean body mass, height velocity and weight.Improvement in exercise capacity and work performance.Reduction in frequency of infections (improvement in immunological defense). http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Endocrine_disorders/insulin_therapy.asp 2007-04-27T00:00:00.0000000-07:00