PESTOLA Endocrine Podcast

Host: Dr. Joel Steelman Guest: Dr. Mary Rossi

Host: Dr. Joel Steelman Guest: Dr. Bonnie McCann-Crosby

Host: Dr. Joel Steelman Speaker: Dr. Laurie Cohen, President of the Pediatric Endocrine Society 

Host: Dr. Joel Steelman Speaker: Dr. Pinar Gumas

Host: Dr. Joel Steelman  Speaker: Dr. John Oden Speaker: Scout Bloom

Speaker:  Bethany Cartwright, MD, PhD, Children’s Health, UT Southwestern  Host:  Joel Steelman, MD, Cook Children’s Medical Center  Sponsor: Medtronic 

Host: Dr. Soumya Adhikari, M.D.  Guest Speaker: Dr. Yaa Kumah-Crystal, M.D., M.P.H., M.S.  Sponsor: Medtronic

Speaker: Nadia Merchant, MD, Children’s National  Host:  Joel Steelman, MD, Cook Children’s Medical Center  Sponsor: Medtronic 

Host: Soumya Adhikari, M.D. Professor of Pediatrics Speaker: Rob Howe, Founder and Host of Diabetes Doing Things Podcast Sponsor: Medtronic 

Guest: Dr. May Lee, Chief Physician at Nemours Children's Hospital Host: Dr. Steelman

Host: Dr. Joel Steelman Guest: Dr. Nadia Merchant 

Host: Dr. Joel Steelman Guest: Dr. John Oden

Host: Dr. Joel Steelman Guest: Dr. Allison Boyce

Guest: Dr. Jeff Baron  Host: Dr. Joel Steelman

Guest: Dr. Steven Waguespack Host: n 

Host: Dr. Daniel Mak Guest Speakers: Dr. Heather Johnson and Dr. Morgan L. Butler

Guest Host: Dr.  Jurhee Freese Guest Expert: Dr. Juan Otero This episode will discuss the current state of pediatric endocrinology from a workforce perspective. 

Guest Host: Dr. Soumya Adhikari   Guest Experts: Dr. Don Wilson  Dr. Nivedita Patni  In this episode we will discuss: The prevalence of FH, about the current state of screening for it . Review diagnostic criteria for FH  Why we need newer and better treatments for FH.  Review state of current management for FH Define PCSK9 is and why its inhibition portends to be beneficial for patients with high...

Host: Dr. Jo Oden Expert Guest: Joseph Henske, MD, FACE In this episode, we will discuss  When considering adding moderate to vigorous exercise to their routine, what should a person with diabetes consider before beginning?  For pediatric patients wanting to begin a sports program in school, is a simple “sports physical” with their primary care physician enough? What are the benefits of exercise?...

Host: Dr. Joel Steelman Expert Guest: Dr. Jon Oden In this episode, we will discuss MODY … maturity-onset diabetes of youth - a common form of monogenic diabetes.  This disorder can be characterized as a heterogeneous group of autosomal dominant mutations that affect beta-cell function, which usually presents as non-ketotic hyperglycemia at a young age. Joining us is Dr. Jon Oden – a pediatric end...

HOST: Dr. Siripoom McKay GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Tracy Patel In this Thyroid episode, we will focus on Hypothyroidism - the condition in which the thyroid gland is underactive and fails to make a sufficient amount of thyroid hormone.  Symptoms in infants and children can be subtle and differ from adults.  Guest expert Dr. Tracey Patel is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology &am...

Host Dr. Siripoom McKay Guest Expert Dr. Sophie Ebnenezzer In this episode on Adrenal, we will take a closer look at adrenal insufficiency. We will discuss clinical symptoms, physical exam findings as well as common laboratory findings, and more.   Guest expert Dr. Sophie Ebenezer. Dr. Ebenezer is the Medical Director of the Bariatric Surgery Program and Assistant Professor of Pediatric Endocrinol...

Host Dr. Siripoom Mckay Guest Expert Dr. David Paul We will discuss the differences in diagnosing Cushing's Disease in children as compared with textbook cases and adult cases. This includes signs and symptoms, biochemical testing, and imaging for pituitary tumors. Joining us is Dr. David Paul  – a Pediatric Endocrinology Specialist in Houston, Texas and has over 30 years of experience.

Host Dr. Melissa Hamm  Guest Expert Dr. Perrin White In this episode on Adrenal, we will take a closer look at Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia - a genetic disorder of cortisol biosynthesis. By the early 1980s, it was understood that any of 5 enzymatic defects could cause this disease, with 21-hydroxylase deficiency accounting for over 90% of cases. Joining us to discuss the latest developments in d...