Pituitary/growth disorders
NEWS
The UK Achondroplasia Network has developed consensus guidelines on multidisciplinary care of children and young people with achondroplasia from diagnosis until adulthood.
Glucose–insulin impairment in small-for-gestational-age children is comparable to that found in children with obesity and worsened by use of growth hormone therapy, say German researchers.
Treatment with a C-type natriuretic peptide prodrug significantly increases annualised growth velocity in children with achondroplasia and offers additional health benefits, say the APPROACH trial investigators.
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.
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.
A 5‑year‑old girl is brought to clinic with a 2.5‑year history of intermittent headaches that have gradually increased in both frequency and intensity. How does the endocrinologist manage this patient?
In our latest expert review, Rosario Ferrigno discusses children born small for gestational age are defined as those having birth weight and/or length below –2 standard deviation score for gestational age.
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.
