MENA 2024 Recordings-Adolescent Endocrinology for Adult Physicians

Adolescent Endocrinology for Adult Physicians - Dr. Asma Deeb

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Video Summary

The session focused on adolescent endocrinology, a crucial yet often overlooked area, highlighting the need for better transition from pediatric to adult care. The speaker shared insights from their work in Abu Dhabi, discussing challenges like amenorrhea, PCOS, and hypogonadism, while emphasizing the importance of hormones during adolescence. Complex cases like the XY female and the impact of mental health in PCOS were discussed. The talk also touched upon disorders of sex development, adrenal and thyroid issues, and metabolic bone disease. There was emphasis on collaboration across specializations to better address these conditions and bring about effective treatments. Diabetes management, the challenges with type 1 in youth, and the use of technology were also covered, alongside observations on Ramadan and the growing interest in bariatric surgery for severe obesity in adolescents. The conclusion stressed the importance of working together to improve adolescent health outcomes.

Keywords

adolescent endocrinology

transition care

PCOS

hormonal health

bariatric surgery

collaborative treatment