Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction The endocrine assessment of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) can be necessary for management of osteoporosis, delayed puberty, obesity, adrenal insufficiency, and short stature. With ongoing implementation of the international standards of care for DMD, referrals to our Metabolic Bone Clinic (MBC) increased beyond its capacity, impacting patient care. The neuromuscular and endocrine departments implemented a new referral pathway and Multidis...