It's a Small World

• 'Fighting for Approval': Barriers to Needed Medications Therapies such as growth hormones and puberty blockers often face shortages, leaving pediatric endocrinologists fighting to get medications for their patients.
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, May 02, 2024
• Smartphones for Kids With T1D: Cause for Concern? The increasing reliance on smartphone apps for kids with type 1 diabetes provides greater management of their condition, but at what cost, questions Jessica Sparks Lilley, MD.
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, September 15, 2023
• Red Flags to Watch for in Diagnosing T1D in Kids January sees the highest number of newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes cases in kids. Dr Jessica Lilley reviews the warning signs to ensure timely diagnosis.
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, January 23, 2023
• Precocious Puberty: To Treat or Not to Treat?   When and how to treat precocious puberty are some of the biggest challenges with these patients, say Drs Jessica Sparks Lilley and Maria Vogiatzi.
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, July 13, 2022
• Harry Potter's World Similar to the Magic of Endocrinology Endocrinologists can't resist diagnosing patients, even after the clinical work is done. Dr Jessica Lilley offers her opinion on the potential conditions of characters from Harry Potter.
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, June 22, 2022
• Endocrine Care for Childhood Cancer Survivors   Children who have been through cancer treatment may face a range of endocrine issues. Dr Jessica Lilley interviews Dr. Priyanka Bakhtiani about optimizing care for these kids.
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, March 15, 2022
• Can Growth Hormone Therapy Help Kids Reach Their Potential? When should parents consider growth hormone therapy? In what cases is it warranted for children? Dr Jessica Sparks Lilley discusses the need for and barriers to growth hormone therapy.
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, January 25, 2022
• Rising Rates of T1D in Children: Is COVID to Blame? With the pandemic came a noticeable rise in cases of new-onset type 1 diabetes in children. Dr Jessica Sparks Lilley discusses possible explanations for this new trend.
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, June 04, 2021
• The Obesity Risk Everyone Forgets Some predisposing factors for obesity are obvious, but this pandemic highlights an emerging risk factor that healthcare professionals must remain vigilant to detect, says Dr Jessica Sparks Lilley.
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, April 09, 2021
• 'Should My Kid With T1D Go Back to School?' As we quickly approach back-to-school season, parents of children with type 1 diabetes are searching for guidance. Is it safe to return to school with T1D?
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, July 24, 2020
• Fighting COVID-19: 'Everyone Can Do Something' Healthcare professionals in specialty clinics may be wondering how they can help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Jessica Sparks Lilley shares her thoughts.
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, March 28, 2020
• Weight Loss App for Kids: Backlash 'Swift and Severe' Dr Jessica Sparks Lilley takes a critical look at the new weight loss app for kids, Kurbo by WW.
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, August 27, 2019
• Universal Lipid Screening, Statins for Children? Should all children undergo lipid screening? Is it appropriate to prescribe statins to a kid? Jessica Lilley discusses lipid disorders and primary prevention of heart disease in pediatrics.
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, May 03, 2019
• Sticker Shock: Transitioning Teens With T1D to Adult Care For teens with type 1 diabetes, becoming an adult can mean losing continuous care and the insulin they need to survive. What can clinicians do to safely guide patients across the bridge to adult care?
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, December 13, 2018
• We Can't Just Give Up on Obesity A pediatric endocrinologist describes the harsh realities of practicing in the South today and calls on the medical profession to redress 'sins of the past.'
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, May 24, 2018