This page contains information about pediatric endocrinology problems. You'll find information on the research, symptoms, treatments and research that go into the field. Learn about the most recent advancements in the field, such as PET scans. You can read on to learn about the specialties in our team.
Symptoms
Pediatric endocrinologists focus on disorders of the reproductive system. The hormones the body produces from the endocrine cells regulate temperature, mood, growth and other functions. These hormones travel through the bloodstream to different tissues. If these hormones aren't produced correctly, it can lead to many problems. The endocrine hormone gland could be either underactive, or overactive in children.
A pediatric endocrinologist is a specialist in disorders of the hormones and glands that regulate children's growth and development. Because children are different from adults in many ways, hormonal problems may have an impact on a child’s emotional and developmental well-being. Pediatric endocrinologists understand children's needs and work in the right settings. Pediatric endocrinologists work with their families and other professionals to give the best care.
Tests
Testing is necessary in many pediatric endocrine conditions. Some tests are more successful than others so children shouldn't have to go through all of them. American Academy of Pediatrics created a list of five diagnostics that should be avoided. The focus of the list of tests to avoid is children with a history hyperglycemia. This list is not comprehensive, but it will help you determine which tests you should have.
A stimulation test can be used to check if the child has sufficient growth hormone and glucose. Doctors can use this test to diagnose diabetes, hypoglycemia and insulin resistance. Stimulation testing is also used in children who are at the beginning of puberty. It can be used to measure adrenal function and test lupron levels. These tests may provide additional information that could help with diagnosis and treatment.
Treatment
Endocrinology for children is the diagnosis and treatment endocrine-related conditions. Type 1 diabetes is a condition that the body does not produce enough insulin, or it has difficulty gaining weight. Other endocrine disorders include pituitary diseases, osteogenesis imperfecta and lipid problems. Because of their extensive scope, pediatric endocrinologists are able to treat a variety of conditions that can affect children.
Pediatric endocrinologists have a specialization in treating children's endocrine problems. The glands responsible for producing hormones in children regulate nearly all parts of the body. The endocrine control system oversees all bodily systems and makes sure they work properly. Anything that doesn't work properly can cause major health issues. Type 1 diabetes, a condition that results in the need to take insulin every morning, is an example.
Research
The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology's research focuses primarily on the regulation of development and growth as well as the development of hormones in children. The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology conducts research into type 1 diabetes, which is associated both with high cardiovascular disease rates and metabolic syndrome. TrialNet, a multicenter network funded by NIH, focuses specifically on type 1 diabetics. The Autoimmunity Center of Excellence performs research to improve our understanding of type 1 diabetic disease. Other research projects in the division include the development of new techniques to measure body composition and cardiometabolic disease in children.
The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at NYU Langone has a variety of research interests, which is reflected in the diverse research activities conducted by the scientists. These scientists frequently give lectures at scientific conference. Other research areas include the study of the impact of various medications on the pediatric endocrine system and growth hormone therapies. New York University Endocrinology and Diabetes Center has a reputation for providing world-class care in pediatric endocrinology and diabetology.
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Statistics
- Foreign investment in hospitals—up to 70% ownership- has been encouraged as an incentive for privatization. (en.wikipedia.org)
- For the most part, that's true—over 80 percent of patients are over the age of 65. (rasmussen.edu)
- For instance, Chinese hospital charges tend toward 50% for drugs, another major percentage for equipment, and a small percentage for healthcare professional fees. (en.wikipedia.org)
- The healthcare sector is one of the largest and most complex in the U.S. economy, accounting for 18% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2020.1 (investopedia.com)
- Healthcare Occupations PRINTER-FRIENDLY Employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow 16 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 2.6 million new jobs. (bls.gov)
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What are the 4 Health Systems
The healthcare system is complex and includes many organizations, such as hospitals, clinics. pharmaceutical companies. insurance providers. government agencies. public health officials.
The overall goal of this project was to create an infographic for people who want to understand what makes up the US health care system.
These are the key points
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Annual healthcare spending totals $2 trillion and represents 17% GDP. It's nearly twice the size as the entire defense budget.
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Medical inflation reached 6.6% in 2015, which is more than any other consumer group.
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Americans spend on average 9% of their income for health care.
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As of 2014, there were over 300 million uninsured Americans.
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Although the Affordable Health Care Act (ACA), has been approved by Congress, it hasn't yet been fully implemented. There are still major gaps in coverage.
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A majority of Americans believe that the ACA should continue to be improved upon.
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The US spends more money on healthcare than any other country in the world.
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Affordable healthcare would lower the overall cost by $2.8 Trillion annually if everyone had it.
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Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers pay 56% of healthcare expenses.
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The top three reasons people aren't getting insured include not being financially able ($25 billion), having too much time to look for insurance ($16.4 trillion), and not knowing what it is ($14.7 billion).
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There are two types: HMO (health maintenance organisation) and PPO [preferred provider organization].
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Private insurance covers most services, including doctors, dentists, prescriptions, physical therapy, etc.
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The public programs include hospitalization, outpatient surgery and nursing homes. They also cover long-term care and hospice care.
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Medicare is a federal program providing senior citizens health coverage. It covers hospital stays, skilled nursing facilities stays, and home care visits.
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Medicaid is a state-federal joint program that provides financial help to low-income persons and families who make too many to qualify for any other benefits.