Research: Pediatric Endocrinology

Research: Pediatric Endocrinology

Our nationally ranked program offers individualized care for hormone-related conditions.

With childhood obesity, diabetes and other endocrine disorders on the rise, we use a team approach to give children the best possible care. Our distinguished team includes UT Southwestern physicians practicing at Children's Health, as well as dietitians, psychologists and social workers, all working together to deliver therapies and support for everything from diabetes to obesity.

And, as one of the nation’s busiest endocrinology teams – we log more than 18,000 outpatient visits and 700 inpatient admissions a year – we have the expertise to match each patient with the treatment that’s right for them.

Highlights

Pilot program helps teens meet health goals after bariatric surgery
Children’s Health is piloting a lifestyle intervention program, called TeenLYFT, to support adolescents who undergo bariatric surgery. The web-based service provides individualized resources to help patients maintain a healthy diet, vitamin regimen and exercise routine. Additional services like mental health care and stress management are also included.
Identifying risk factors for adverse outcomes in children with diabetic ketoacidosis
Endocrinologists at Children’s Health discovered patients with diabetic ketoacidosis are at higher risk for adverse outcomes. The study assessed clinical data to identify risk factors, which is informing patient care and improving outcomes for children with diabetes.
New drug trial for familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS)
Children’s Health Lipid Disorders Program is the only one in the country enrolling children with familial chylomicronemia syndrome into a clinical trial for orlistat. Our pediatric endocrinologist answers questions about the trial and how to enroll.

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Latest News

2020 Best Pediatric Specialists, named by D magazine

Every year, D magazine names the best medical professionals in the Dallas area as chosen by their peers. In 2020, six of our endocrinology specialists were included in that August list. They are:

Diabetes Advisor app named 2019 Digital Diabetes Congress Mobile App of the Year

On May 14, Diabetes Advisor, an app developed by the Diabetes care team at Children's Health and UT Southwestern, received first place in the 2019 Digital Diabetes Congress mobile application contest in the category of "New Apps."

The Diabetes Advisor mobile app was designed to enhance and empower diabetes self-management. Since its release in the iOS App Store in late 2018, almost 700 families have downloaded the app, and more than 100 Children's Health patients are registered users. Learn more.

Texas Monthly's Super Doctors®: Rising Stars℠ 2020 listing includes Children's Health physician

Every year, a handful of physicians undergo a rigorous nomination process to be selected in the Super Doctors ® Rising Stars℠ list, published by Texas Monthly. The award is a testament to their commitment to excellent patient care as well as their role as a leader in their field. The 2020 winners in endocrinology include:

Amanda Shaw, M.D.

Resources

Pediatric Endocrinology Overview Brochure (pdf)