Podcast-Pubertal Concerns
Learning Objectives
At the end of this episode, participants should be able to:
- Define precocious puberty
- Determine differential diagnosis for causes of early puberty
- Understand treatment options
- Define delayed puberty
- Differentiate the various etiologies for delayed puberty
Intended Audience:
This online course is designed for pediatricians, family physicians, and nurses, as well as other health care providers and managers.
Abstract:
In this episode, Dr. Eyal Ben Isaac interviews Dr. Brian Miyazaki to explore the topics of precocious and delayed puberty. They begin with a definition of precocious puberty, discussing age thresholds and physiological markers. Dr. Miyazaki highlights the importance of a thorough differential diagnosis to identify the causes of early puberty and reviews various treatment options, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological. The episode also defines delayed puberty, outlining the age and developmental milestones that indicate delays. Dr. Miyazaki differentiates between the various etiologies of delayed puberty, such as constitutional delays and chronic illnesses, providing insights into their respective diagnostic and treatment pathways. This podcast offers valuable guidance for healthcare professionals on diagnosing and managing precocious and delayed puberty.
Assessment and Earning CME Credit:
This course in English is not CME-accredited. However, it provides valuable educational content that can enhance your knowledge and skills in the subject matter. To receive CME credit for this course in Armenia, you must take the course in Armenian and complete the post-course quiz. You have three chances to achieve a passing score of 70%. Once you pass the quiz, we will send your information to the Armenian Ministry of Health for credits.
Dr. Brian Miyazaki
Brian Miyazaki, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics in Pediatric Endocrinology at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Dr. Miyazaki received his medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He completed his residency at CHOC Children’s and fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is the Quality Improvement Director for the Center for Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism.
