Adrenal disorders
NEWS
A European Standard Clinical Practice Guidance has been published in the European Journal of Endocrinology on the diagnosis and treatment of adrenal and extra-adrenal paragangliomas in children and adolescents.
US researchers have created age- and sex-adjusted growth charts for use in children with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, reflecting the distinct patterns of height and weight among patients versus the general population.
The European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) has released a position statement to encourage further research into endocrine immune-related adverse events associated with the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors in children with cancer.
Children and young adults with congenital adrenal hyperplasia may be at long-term risk of low bone mineral density, with the greatest risk found in boys and young men, Italian researchers have found.
In depth
We are delighted to welcome you to the 12th Insights into MAnaging Growth for Endocrine nurses (IMAGE) November 2026 Meeting, organised by Springer Health+ IME. This event will be dedicated to the loving memory of Professor Martin Savage and will take place on 5–6 November 2026 in the beautiful and historic city of Seville in Spain.
We are excited to welcome you to the Insights into MAnaging Growth for Endocrine nurses (IMAGE) June 2025 Meeting, organised by Springer Healthcare IME. This event will take place on 5–6 June 2025 in the vibrant city of Lisbon in Portugal.
Find out more about this group of rare autosomal recessive conditions affecting the adrenal cortex called Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH).
Find out more about the rare genetic causes of paediatric adrenal insufficiency and how best to treat affected children.
