After reviewing the presentation, participants will be able to:
Video 1: Approach to the Hyperthyroid Child
1. Recognize the diagnosis of Graves’ disease in children.
2. Identify current treatment options that include antithyroid drugs (ATD), radioactive iodine (iodine-131) and subtotal or near-total thyroidectomy and their associated challenges.
3. Utilize the goals of treatment that include efficient control of symptoms and restoration of euthyroidism, balanced by the least adverse effects and cost-effectiveness.
Video 2: Growth Hormone Therapy: State of the Art & Future Perspective
1. Identify factors that predict future growth response.
2. Recognize current GH treatments, including monitoring and follow-up.
3. Engage in management of GH deficiency.
Video 3: Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes in Children
1. Recognize the diagnostic factors of Type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents.
2. Utilize treatment options for youth-onset Type 2 diabetes, including the use of biguanides (metformin) as initial treatment and insulin.
3. Identify comorbidities and current recommendations for management.
Video 4: Osteoporosis: Approach & Management – Finding the Right Balance
1. Identify diagnostic factors of osteoporosis in children.
2. Utilize techniques for assessing bone mass.
3. Recognize prevention and treatment options (e.g. bisphosphonate therapy).
Video 5: Turner Syndrome: Towards Growth Optimizing Strategies
1. Recognize historical, epidemiological and genetic aspects of Turner Syndrome.
2. Utilize prenatal and post-natal diagnostic workup.
3. Identify key recommendations for initial screening, use of GH treatment and ongoing monitoring.
