The Latin American Society of Pediatric Endocrinology (SLEP), which brings together leading pediatric endocrinologists from the region, has published a special supplement in Acta Pediátrica de México featuring practical recommendations for the medical care of children and adolescents. These guidelines aim to facilitate timely diagnosis and improve the quality of life of pediatric patients, distinguishing physiological conditions from pathological ones.

Highlighted topics include:

• Clinical and auxological growth evaluation.
• Neonatal screening for congenital hypothyroidism.
• Initial approach to patients with different sexual development.
• Recommendations on precocious puberty and thyroid nodules.

These guidelines are aimed at general practitioners, pediatricians, and other specialists working in child healthcare, providing practical tools for comprehensive care.

SLEP reaffirms its commitment to continuous medical education and the promotion of evidence-based practices, ensuring a better future for children across Latin America.

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