Childhood and adolescence are a critical time of development for bone health. When children have everything they need to thrive, they can develop strong bones that last a lifetime and stave off problems of old age, like fragility fractures. When medical complications prevent strong bone from developing, examining the underlying…
Autistic children have a higher risk of bone fractures due to a lower bone mineral density. A new clinical trial looks to use oxytocin supplementation to improve healthy bone development.
New division head David Repaske, MD, PhD, is overseeing a period of growth, adding pediatric endocrinology services to new sites, enriching offerings at existing clinics and improving response time.