Publications by authors named "Tina Y Hu"
Article Synopsis
- MCT8 deficiency is a rare, X-linked disorder caused by mutations affecting thyroid hormone transport, leading to severe developmental delays and motor disabilities due to insufficient thyroid hormone in the brain.
- Diagnosis and treatment of MCT8 deficiency face major challenges, including a lack of awareness among healthcare professionals, resulting in misdiagnoses and delays, as well as complex symptoms that may not surface until months after birth.
- Multidisciplinary care is essential for optimal patient support, and while there are no specific treatments available yet, early diagnosis can help improve access to supportive care and developing interventions to enhance the quality of life for patients and their families.
Physician burnout impacts care (of self and patient), productivity, longevity of career, and overall cost to the system. While burnout rates for pediatricians are lower than average, they have not improved significantly over time. While strategies at the system level have been more successful than those at the individual level, both aspects are vital.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Transition from pediatric to adult healthcare systems is a difficult process for young adults with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) and most patients experience a deterioration in disease control. Mental health (MH) disorders are common in individuals with T1D and are believed to play a role in disease control and transition of care. We evaluated the association between the presence of pediatric MH disorder and measures of success in diabetes care in young adults who recently transitioned to adult care.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF