Download or read book Pediatric Endocrinology, An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics - E-Book written by Robert Rapaport and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-11-14 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics provides essential updates across the spectrum of pediatric endocrinology. Topics covered include Prevention of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus; genetics of growth; diagnosis in prepubescent girls; Turner and Noonan Syndromes; thyroid function in Down Syndrome; chronic disease; effects of ADHD treatment on growth; Vitamin D and bone health; use of statins; and obesity prevention.