Managing Congenital Hypothyroidism
Essential guidance for primary care providers on diagnosing and treating congenital hypothyroidism through the lifecycle.
Essential guidance for primary care providers on diagnosing and treating congenital hypothyroidism through the lifecycle.
This comprehensive CME course provides healthcare professionals with practical training in managing congenital hypothyroidism from infancy through adolescence. Using a case-based approach, the course covers diagnostic testing, treatment initiation, hormone replacement therapy, and ongoing monitoring. Through educational videos and role-play scenarios, participants learn effective strategies for parent communication and patient education to optimize treatment adherence and outcomes.
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What you'll learn
Develop comprehensive plans for confirmatory hypothyroidism testing
Implement treatment according to AAP guidelines
Effectively counsel parents on medication adherence
Interpret thyroid function tests accurately
Identify candidates for treatment discontinuation
Monitor developmental challenges in affected children
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
PreRecorded video
Case-based testing, management scenarios
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Module Description
This course provides comprehensive training in managing congenital hypothyroidism for primary care providers. Through case-based learning, educational videos, and role-play scenarios, participants learn to diagnose, treat, and monitor this condition effectively. The curriculum covers clinical signs, diagnostic workup, thyroid hormone replacement, growth monitoring, and developmental assessment. Special emphasis is placed on parent education and treatment adherence strategies.
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A Pioneer in Pediatric Endocrinology and Bone Health Research
Laura K. Bachrach serves as Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology at Stanford University School of Medicine, where she has made significant contributions to pediatric endocrinology since 1985. After completing her undergraduate degree at Harvard University and MD from Tufts Medical School, followed by residencies at UCSF and Stanford and fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, she has built an impressive career combining clinical excellence with groundbreaking research. Her work focuses on pediatric endocrinology, particularly thyroid disorders, bone health, and osteoporosis prevention in childhood. As a clinician-researcher at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, she has pioneered research on bone mineral acquisition during childhood, optimal therapies for pediatric bone fragility, and non-invasive methods for assessing bone health in young patients. Her contributions to medical education and research have earned her membership in prestigious organizations including Alpha Omega Alpha and Phi Beta Kappa, while her ongoing work continues to advance understanding of pediatric endocrine disorders and bone health through clinical practice, research, and mentoring future physicians.
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A Distinguished Leader in Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Quality Care
Mary W. Rutherford serves as Medical Director of Clinical Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Officer at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, where she leads Northern California's busiest Level 1 pediatric trauma center and emergency department. As a board-certified pediatric emergency medicine physician, she oversees a comprehensive emergency care program treating conditions ranging from traumatic injuries and cardiac emergencies to severe respiratory illnesses, with particular expertise in managing pediatric asthma cases. Her leadership extends beyond clinical care through her roles in quality improvement, patient safety, and disaster preparedness initiatives. At UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, she directs a team providing 24/7 emergency care with specialized pediatric equipment and access to over 150 pediatric specialists. Her expertise in Advanced Pediatric Life Support and injury prevention has helped establish the hospital as a center of excellence in pediatric emergency medicine, serving Alameda and Contra Costa counties as the region's only state-designated Pediatric Critical Care Center.
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