Preventing Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). This article examines the factors associated with DKA in children with…
The Child with Multiple Fractures, What Next?
Fractures are common during childhood; however, they can also be the presenting symptom of primary or secondary causes of bone fragility. The challenge is to identify those children who warrant…
Childhood Obesity
One-third of North American children are overweight or obese. Pathologic obesity accounts for only a small percentage of these cases. The vast majority are the result of a complex interaction…
Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology
Mark R. Palmert, MD, PhD, Editor Denis Daneman, MBBCh, FRCPC, DSc (Med), Editor As guest editors of this issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America , “Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology,”…
Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes
Bonita F. Stanton, MD, Consulting Editor Dear colleagues, In May 2015, the world learned that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) believes that Antarctica’s Larsen B Ice Shelf will…
Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes
PEDIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA www.pediatric.theclinics.com Consulting Editor BONITA F. STANTON August 2015 • Volume 62 • Number 4
