Tag: Pediatric Endocrinology
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Steroid Weaning in Children Reduces Adrenal Crisis
Why steroid tapering matters in pediatric care High-dose glucocorticoids are a common part of treating chronic pediatric conditions such as nephrotic syndrome and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). While effective for disease control, these therapies carry a risk of adrenal suppression if they are stopped abruptly or tapered too quickly. A recent single-center retrospective study conducted…
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Canada Welcomes Sogroya: The First Weekly Growth Hormone Therapy for GHD
Canada Launches Sogroya as the First Weekly Growth Hormone Therapy for GHD Canada has welcomed Sogroya® (somapacitan injection) as a new, once-weekly option for children and adults living with growth hormone deficiency (GHD). This landmark approval marks the first and only regimen of its kind that reduces the frequency of injections while delivering effective growth…