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Understanding Bone Health in Children: Grand Rounds Episode
Manage episode 487410620 series 3533994
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Host Holly Wayment brings us a grand rounds episode with
Radhika B. Pillai, MDas she delves into the importance of bone health in children. With a strong foundation in cystic fibrosis research, Dr. Pillai explores critical pediatric concerns such as calcium growth, puberty disorders, diabetes, and obesity.
In this episode, Dr. Pillai emphasizes the significance of bone health, highlighting its often-under appreciated role in pediatric care. She provides insights into the assessment and diagnosis of bone disorders, focusing on gathering comprehensive medical histories, conducting thorough examinations, and exploring the impacts of nutritional deficiencies.
Through an engaging clinical case study, Dr. Pillai discusses diagnostic techniques, imaging methods, and laboratory tests vital for identifying conditions like vitamin D deficiency rickets. Her expertise illuminates the complex interplay of calcium and phosphate homeostasis, offering valuable perspectives on effective treatment strategies and the importance of early identification.
101 episodes
Understanding Bone Health in Children: Grand Rounds Episode
Pediatrics Now: Cases Updates and Discussions for the Busy Pediatric Practitioner
Manage episode 487410620 series 3533994
Here’s the link for CME credit!
https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10098810
Host Holly Wayment brings us a grand rounds episode with
Radhika B. Pillai, MDas she delves into the importance of bone health in children. With a strong foundation in cystic fibrosis research, Dr. Pillai explores critical pediatric concerns such as calcium growth, puberty disorders, diabetes, and obesity.
In this episode, Dr. Pillai emphasizes the significance of bone health, highlighting its often-under appreciated role in pediatric care. She provides insights into the assessment and diagnosis of bone disorders, focusing on gathering comprehensive medical histories, conducting thorough examinations, and exploring the impacts of nutritional deficiencies.
Through an engaging clinical case study, Dr. Pillai discusses diagnostic techniques, imaging methods, and laboratory tests vital for identifying conditions like vitamin D deficiency rickets. Her expertise illuminates the complex interplay of calcium and phosphate homeostasis, offering valuable perspectives on effective treatment strategies and the importance of early identification.
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