One of only two pediatric endocrinologists in Alaska, Dr. Matthew Benson specializes in the treatment of pediatric hormone disorders. Pediatric hormone disorders affect growth and development during all stages of childhood and adolescence. Dr. Benson is skilled in treating thyroid gland problems, growth disorders, early or delayed puberty, diabetes, obesity, low blood sugar, and disorders associated with Vitamin D deficiency. He joins Dr. Woodard on the next Line One: Your Health Connection.
RESOURCES:
- Thyroid Foundation of Canada: Thyroid Disease in Childhood
- Seatlle Children’s: Thyroid Disease
- Pediatric Endoctrine Society: Educational Materials
HOST : Dr. Thad Woodard, Anchorage pediatrician
GUEST: Dr. Matthew Benson, Providence Pediatric Sub specialty Clinic
LIVE BROADCAST: October 21, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. (Alaska time)
REPEAT BROADCAST: October 21, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. (Alaska time)
DR. WOODARD’S FAVORITE HEALTH AND SCIENCE LINKS:
- Cleveland Clinic
- Mayo Clinic
- MedlinePlus
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- HealthyChildren.org
- American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology
- American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI)
- Science Based Medicine
- Quackwatch
- Super Smart Health
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