Modern Challenges in Pediatric Endocrinology: From Growth Disorders to Metabolic Dysregulation
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Pediatrics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 2 July 2026 | Viewed by 5
Special Issue Editors
Interests: short stature; growth hormone; growth hormone therapy; obesity; insulin resistance; dysglycemia; type 1 diabetes; prediabetes; autoimmune thyroiditis
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Dear Colleagues,
Pediatric endocrinology is facing an evolving landscape of clinical and research challenges, reflecting both advances in diagnostic capabilities and the rising prevalence of endocrine disorders among children.
An increasing number of cases involving disturbances in the timing of puberty present both medical and psychosocial difficulties and raise concerns about environmental exposures and lifestyle influences. Disorders of skeletal development, including various forms of short stature and bone dysplasia, require early recognition and often genetic evaluation to guide targeted interventions. The growing frequency of autoimmune thyroid diseases and type 1 diabetes reflects broader trends in pediatric autoimmunity. Meanwhile, the global rise in childhood obesity has led to earlier onset of type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome, posing long-term risks for cardiovascular health.
Endocrine conditions may coexist or overlap, requiring a multidisciplinary and patient-centered approach. Moreover, lifestyle changes, environmental influences, and growing exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals further affect disease patterns during the developmental age.
Modern pediatric endocrinology requires an integrative approach that combines clinical expertise with advances in genetics, imaging, and laboratory diagnostics. Early diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and preventive strategies—where possible—are essential to address the complex spectrum of endocrine disorders in children and adolescents.
Dr. Katarzyna A. Majewska
Prof. Dr. Piotr Fichna
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- growth hormone deficiency
- growth hormone therapy
- short stature
- obesity
- obesity complications
- obesity treatment
- insulin resistance
- prediabetes
- type 1 diabetes
- type 2 diabetes
- hypothyroidism
- hyperthyroidism
- autoimmune thyroiditis
- puberty disorders
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