Thyroid disorders
NEWS
International guidance has been published on managing the transition of children with endocrine disorders from paediatric to adult services, and on the use of genetic testing in children with short stature.
Earlier age at diagnosis of childhood differentiated thyroid cancer is associated with a greater risk of advanced disease, but overall, patients have excellent long-term survival irrespective of age, stage, and treatment response, US study findings indicate.
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.
Radioactive iodine therapy may be avoided for some children undergoing surgery for papillary thyroid carcinoma, suggest findings from a study that shows good outcomes even for those with cervical lymph node metastases.
In depth
Read the discussion on the genetics and clinical consequences of dominant-negative growth hormone receptor alterations.
Congenital hypothyroidism guidelines: has anything changed?
Programme Director Professor Martin Savage is joined by experts to present and discuss the application of precision medicine in endocrine disorders, offering clinical expertise and insight, evidence and opinion on this topic.
Our podcast features Dr Salvatore Vaccarella, from the International Agency for Research on Cancer in Lyon, France, lead author of a recent article in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology indicating that thyroid cancer overdiagnosis is a concern for children and adolescents.
