Por Dr Helen Spoudeas
29.09.22
эндокринолог
Why are hormones so important?
In this informative article, Dr Helen Spoudeas, a highly revered consultant paediatric and adolescent endocrinologist, outlines the four main stages of growth that our bodies and brain go through during a typical lifetime, and expertly explains why hormones are so important.
Por Dr Helen Spoudeas
14.06.21
детскийэндокринолог
Understanding hypopituitarism’s effect on your child’s health
Dr Helen Spoudeas is a leading UK paediatric endocrine subspecialist. She provides you with a thorough guide so that you can understand what having hypopituitarism means for your child, as well as the life-long (and safe) treatment involved.
Por Dr Helen Spoudeas
08.06.21
детскийэндокринолог
What happens to children’s growth when the hypothalamus isn’t functioning right?
The hypothalamus is a little known but fascinating and vital part of the human body. Experienced paediatric endocrinologist Dr Helen Spoudeas details what the hypothalamus is and why it’s critically important. She also highlights how hypothalamic dysfunction has the potential to affect many aspects of children’s lives.
Por Dr Helen Spoudeas
09.09.20
эндокринолог
Delayed puberty late bloomer or medical condition
Girls on average begin puberty with a growth spurt at 11 and menstruate at 13. Boys, on the other hand, begin their growth spurt at 14 and start growing a beard around 17. If you have reached these milestones but are yet to notice any changes to your body, you may be experiencing delayed puberty. So, what's causing it? Dr Helen Spoudeas, a leading endocrinologist based in London explains.
Por Dr Helen Spoudeas
01.07.20
детскийэндокринолог
Diet, hormones, genes and the risks of childhood obesity, explained by a specialist
Are you worried about your child's growing weight? In most cases, diet is the source of the issue, but in very rare cases, hormones and single-gene defects are the underlying cause. Specialist advice is available from Dr Helen Spoudeas, leading London paediatric endocrinologist. Learn from her about diet, hormones, genes, and the risks of childhood obesity.
Por Dr Helen Spoudeas
24.02.20
детскийэндокринолог
Success Charity – life after cure of a childhood brain tumour
In May 2019, distinguished consultant endocrinologist Dr Helen Spoudeas led the launch of Success Charity – a charity exclusively devoted to improving the quality of life of patients surviving a brain tumour in childhood. We interviewed Dr Spoudeas to find out what support the charity provides and why such support is so desperately needed.
Por Dr Helen Spoudeas
11.02.20
детскийэндокринолог
Why is my child not growing properly?
As a parent it’s natural to worry if your child isn’t growing as fast as you would expect, or is falling behind their friends at school. While in many cases short stature is due to short parental heights, some children can be affected by conditions that interfere with their normal growth. In this article leading endocrinologist Dr Helen Spoudeas explains what these conditions are, and whether undernutrition plays a role.
Por Dr Helen Spoudeas
03.02.20
детскийэндокринолог
How to know if your child’s growth is normal
Are you wondering whether your child is growing as fast as they should be? Leading endocrinologist Dr Helen Spoudeas explains how to work out your child’s “target height” and how to use this to figure out if your child’s growth is normal.
Por Dr Helen Spoudeas
12.02.18
детскийэндокринолог
The symptoms and treatment of pituitary gland disorders
Leading consultant paediatric and adolescent endocrinologist, Dr Helen Spoudeas explains what symptoms disorders of the pituitary gland can cause, and how they can be treated.
Por Dr Helen Spoudeas
31.01.18
детскийэндокринолог
What does the pituitary gland do?
Leading consultant paediatric and adolescent endocrinologist, Dr Helen Spoudeas explains what an endocrinologist does, and what problems with the pituitary gland can cause.
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