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When is “Too Short” a Medical Issue? An article in Romper looks at parents’ reaction to their child’s small stature and explains what qualifies as official “short stature” and what to do if you suspect a medical cause. Read more: Study: Annual Re-scans Not Necessary...
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This month the PNA Medical Corner features an article co-authored by Juan C Fernandez-Miranda at Stanford University, a member of the PNA. The article looks at what is necessary for a successful resection of a pediatric tuberoinfundibular craniopharyngioma using the...
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In July, the PNA Spotlight focuses on Dr. Bernard Bendok, a neurosurgeon at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Bendok earned his M.D. at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. He also was an intern and a Resident there. He board certified in...
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Pituitary Story: Olympic Surfer Battles Pituitary Tumor An article in the Sydney Morning Herald tells the story of Costa Rican pro-surfer Brisa Hennessy’s battle with a pituitary tumor. Read more: Photo courtesy of Troy Williams/Wikimedia Commons Pituitary...
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This month the PNA Medical Corner showcases a study co-authored by longtime PNA member Dr. Sylvia Asa on PitNets that co-express PIT1 and SF1. These types of tumors that express both are rare. Read more here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37268858/ Endocr Pathol ....
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In June the PNA Spotlight focuses on Dr. John Boockvar, a neurosurgeon in New York City. Dr. Boockvar has many titles; among them, vice chair of the Department of Neurosurgery and director of the Brain Tumor and Pituitary/Neuroendocrine Center at Lenox Hill Hospital;...
