PESTOLA Endocrine Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Pediatric Endocrinologists of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisana, and Arkansas (PESTOLA) Endocrine Podcast brings you the latest in all things related to pediatric endocrinology.
Guest Host:
Dr. Jurhee Freese
Guest Expert:
Dr. Juan Otero
This episode will discuss the current state of pediatric endocrinology from a workforce perspective.
Guest Host:
Dr. Soumya Adhikari
Guest Experts:
Dr. Don Wilson
Dr. Nivedita Patni
In this episode we will discuss:
- The prevalence of FH, about the current state of screening for it .
- Review diagnostic criteria for FH
- Why we need newer and better treatments for FH.
- Review state of current management for FH
- Define PCSK9 is and why its inhibition portends to be beneficial for patients with high LDL levels.
- What this study is aimed to do.
Host:
Dr. Jo Oden
Expert Guest:
Joseph Henske, MD, FACE
In this episode, we will discuss
When considering adding moderate to vigorous exercise to their routine, what should a person with diabetes consider before beginning? For pediatric patients wanting to begin a sports program in school, is a simple “sports physical” with their primary care physician enough?
What are the benefits of exercise?
What are the major risks of exercise? Is hypoglycemia the only thing to worry about?
What are some techniques to address the above concerns?
Should we, as Endocrinologists, recommend exercise more directly with our patients - meaning should we develop specific programs for our patients to follow?
Host:
Dr. Joel Steelman
Expert Guest:
Dr. Jon Oden
In this episode, we will discuss MODY … maturity-onset diabetes of youth - a common form of monogenic diabetes. This disorder can be characterized as a heterogeneous group of autosomal dominant mutations that affect beta-cell function, which usually presents as non-ketotic hyperglycemia at a young age. Joining us is Dr. Jon Oden – a pediatric endocrinology specialist located in Little Rock, Arkansas.
HOST:
Dr. Siripoom McKay
GUEST SPEAKER:
Dr. Tracy Patel
In this Thyroid episode, we will focus on Hypothyroidism - the condition in which the thyroid gland is underactive and fails to make a sufficient amount of thyroid hormone. Symptoms in infants and children can be subtle and differ from adults. Guest expert Dr. Tracey Patel is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism at Baylor College of Medicine and a pediatric endocrinologist at Texas Children’s Hospital.
Host Dr. Siripoom McKay
Guest Expert Dr. Sophie Ebnenezzer
In this episode on Adrenal, we will take a closer look at adrenal insufficiency. We will discuss clinical symptoms, physical exam findings as well as common laboratory findings, and more.
Guest expert Dr. Sophie Ebenezer. Dr. Ebenezer is the Medical Director of the Bariatric Surgery Program and Assistant Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology at Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital.
Host Dr. Siripoom Mckay
Guest Expert Dr. David Paul
We will discuss the differences in diagnosing Cushing's Disease in children as compared with textbook cases and adult cases. This includes signs and symptoms, biochemical testing, and imaging for pituitary tumors.
Joining us is Dr. David Paul – a Pediatric Endocrinology Specialist in Houston, Texas and has over 30 years of experience.
Host Dr. Melissa Hamm
Guest Expert Dr. Perrin White
In this episode on Adrenal, we will take a closer look at Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia - a genetic disorder of cortisol biosynthesis. By the early 1980s, it was understood that any of 5 enzymatic defects could cause this disease, with 21-hydroxylase deficiency accounting for over 90% of cases.
Joining us to discuss the latest developments in diagnosis and treatment is Dr. Perrin White - the director of the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at Children's Health℠, which diagnoses and treats children with conditions of the major endocrine glands, such as the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands, gonads, and endocrine pancreas. He is also a professor of pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center, in Texas.
In episode #2 we focus on Puberty with host Dr. Jon Oden.
Dr. Oden is joined by three guest speakers:
- Chapter 1 - Normal & Precocious with Dr. Juan Otero
- Chapter 2 - Delayed Puberty with Dr. Michele Hutchison
- Chapter 3 - Turner syndrome with Dr. Jeanie Trygestaad
HOST/INTERVIEWER:
Dr. Joel Steelman
GUEST SPEAKER:
Dr. Paul Thornton
In this episode on “Hypoglycemia”, we focus on Hyperinsulinism, Ketotic hypoglycemia, and the Dumping syndrome.
Joining us is Dr. Paul Thornton - a pediatric endocrinologist in Fort Worth-Dallas, Texas. He has been in practice for nearly 40 years.