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Office
1 Children's Way
Slot 501-8
Little Rock, AR 72202Phone+1 501-364-1100- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- I am a board certified general pediatrician. I have had specialized training in the areas of child abuse and neglect, pediatric obesity, and identification of autism. I have had 30 years experience in hospital medicine and general pediatric clinics. I am certified in PALS.
Education & Training
- University of South Florida MorsaniResidency, Pediatrics, 1988 - 1991
- University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College of MedicineClass of 1988
- University of Arkansas at Little RockB.S., Magna Cum Laude, 1980 - 1984
- Hillsborough Community CollegeA.S., 1974 - 1976
Certifications & Licensure
- AR State Medical License 1988 - 2021
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Leadership Breakfast The Obesity Society, 2009
- Physician Leader for Arkansas Children's Hospital NACHRI FOCUS Group on Obesity, 2008
- Fit for Residents Advisory Council Academy of Pediatrics, Chapter 2 and Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA, 2008
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsKidney Damage in Long COVID: Studies in Experimental Mice.Rajalakshmi Ramamoorthy, Hussain Hussain, Kannappan Sriramajayam, Dibe M Di Gregorio, Kodisundaram Paulrasu, Pingping Chen, Karen Young, Arumugam R Jayakumar, Michael ...> ;Biology. 2023 Jul 30
- 3 citationsNeonatal intermittent hypoxia persistently impairs lung vascular development and induces long-term lung mitochondrial DNA damage.Andreas Damianos, Shathiyah Kulandavelu, Pingping Chen, Patrick Nwajei, Sunil Batlahally, Mayank Sharma, Silvia Alvarez-Cubela, Juan Dominguez-Bendala, Ronald Zambrano...> ;Journal of Applied Physiology. 2022 Nov 1
- 12 citationsMesenchymal Stem Cell-derived Extracellular Vesicles Prevent Experimental Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Complicated By Pulmonary Hypertension.Mayank Sharma, Michael A Bellio, Merline Benny, Shathiyah Kulandavelu, Pingping Chen, Chawisa Janjindamai, Chenxu Han, Liming Chang, Shanique Sterling, Kevin Williams,...> ;Stem Cells Translational Medicine. 2022 Aug 23
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Journal Articles
- Increased risk of Blount disease in obese children and adolescents with vitamin D deficiencyMontgomery CO, Young KL, Austen M, Jo CH, Blasier RD, Ilyas M, J Pediatr Orthop, 1/1/2010
- Forensic Laboratory Evidence in Sexually Abused Children and AdolescentsYoung K, Jones JG, Worthington T, Simpson P, Casey C, Archives Peds and Adol Med, 1/1/2006
- Severe Obesity in Children and Adolescents: Implications for TreatmentYoung K, Kokoska E, Simpson P, Peck KD, Goel R, Wheeler JG, The J Arkansas Med Soc, 1/1/2005
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Creative Design and Implementation of an Exercise DVD for the Overweight/Obese Pediatric Population.McNeill V, Young K, Razzaq S, Ramsey T, Kellam V, Gross G, Daniels K, Ward-Begnoche WL, International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Minneapolis, MN, 1/1/2010
- Is Your Pediatric Hospital Prepared for the Obese Pediatric Patient?Porter RB, Ayon S, Braun S, Demeule M, Lipton M, Paves H, Peterson T, Pomietto M, Stolzman S, Stuhlsatz K, Young K, National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions Conference, Creating Connections Conference, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2010
- Improvement in Alanine Aminotransferase Levels Seen in Overweight Children with a Decrease in Body Mass Index (BMI) in an Outpatient Weight Management Program.Young KL, Pediatric Academic Societies, Toronto, Canada, 1/1/2007
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Lectures
- Pediatric Lipid Screening: Update and Controversy1/20/2016
- Umbilical Stump: Bumps and Humps1/23/2015
- Practice-based Improvement for Obesity Clinics/Programs: What Do I Need to Know?Denver, CO - 1/1/2011
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Other
- Model Bullying Policy for SchoolsYoung KL, The Obesity Society, Weight Bias Task Force (2009-2010)
1/1/2009 - Overweight Children: when in doubt, test.Young K, Wheeler G, Morales A, afmc.org (Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care website)
1/1/2009 - Importance of Fitness in Preventing Medical Problems.Young KL, Parenting in Arkansas (Spring)
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Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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