Pediatric Cushing disease: disparities in disease severity and outcomes in the Hispanic and African-American populations. [PDF]
BackgroundLittle is known about the contribution of racial and socioeconomic disparities to severity and outcomes in children with Cushing disease (CD).MethodsA total of 129 children with CD, 45 Hispanic/Latino or African-American (HI/AA) and 84 non ...
Alexander S Karageorgiadis +37 more
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Turner syndrome: skin, liver, eyes, dental and ENT evaluation should be improved
IntroductionTurner syndrome association with multi-organ system comorbidities highlights the need for effective implementation of follow-up guidelines. We aimed to assess the adequacy of care with international guidelines published in 2007 and 2017 and ...
Jenny Lam +18 more
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Risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in children: state of the art [PDF]
The obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) represents only part of a large group of pathologies of variable entity called respiratory sleep disorders (RSD) which include simple snoring and increased upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS).
Bellini, Chiara +16 more
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MiRNAs as novel adipokines : obesity-related circulating MiRNAs influence chemosensitivity in cancer patients [PDF]
Adipose tissue is an endocrine organ, capable of regulating distant physiological processes in other tissues via the release of adipokines into the bloodstream.
Dewhurst, T +3 more
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The prevalence and prevention strategies of pediatric obesity: a narrative review [PDF]
Pediatric obesity has rapidly increased globally over the past few decades, including in Korea. We aimed to discuss trends in the prevalence of pediatric obesity and effective prevention strategies.
Mi Seon Lee
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The Childhood Role in Development of Primary Hypertension. [PDF]
Primary hypertension is not just an adult disorder. Current US population data on children and adolescents demonstrate a prevalence of elevated blood pressure (BP) and hypertension combined of over 10%.
Falkner, Bonita
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Objective This study aimed to assess the clinical severity and risk factors of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) at type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnosis in children under 18 years in Greater Poland from 2006 to 2023, including temporal trends and the impact of ...
Elżbieta Niechciał +9 more
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Roles of gut microbiota and metabolites in overweight and obesity of children
The prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents is an increasing public health problem. Pediatric overweight and obesity result from multiple factors, including genetic background, diet, and lifestyle. In addition, the gut microbiota
Shengan Zhang, Shengan Zhang, Yanqi Dang
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Special Article: Physical Activity, Physical Fitness, and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Childhood [PDF]
In adults, physical activity and exercise training are associated with reduced cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, a reduced likelihood of developing adverse cardiovascular risk factors, and improved insulin sensitivity.
Becque MD +6 more
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Psychological issues in pediatric obesity
Pediatric obesity is a major health problem and has reached epidemiological proportions today. The present paper reviews major psychological issues in pediatric obesity from a developmental perspective.
Gurvinder Kalra +3 more
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