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Etiology and clinical features of precocious puberty in children referred to the endocrinology clinic of Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Iran [PDF]

open access: yesمجله علوم پزشکی فیض (پیوسته), 2023
Background and Aim: Precocious puberty presents a variety of causes and clinical features, with its prevalence on the rise. This study aimed at investigating the etiology and clinical characteristics of precocious puberty in children referred to the ...
kobra shiasi arani   +2 more
doaj  

On the origin of trisomy 21 Down syndrome [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Background: Down syndrome, characterized by an extra chromosome 21 is the most common genetic cause for congenital malformations and learning disability.
Hultén, Maj A.   +6 more
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Association between precocious puberty and obesity risk in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis

open access: yesFrontiers in Pediatrics, 2023
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to evaluate the potential association between early onset puberty and the risk of different forms of obesity in children.MethodsThe databases PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science and Cochrane Library were systematically ...
Yongfu Song   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Atualização em etiologia, diagnóstico e manejo da precocidade sexual [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Precocious puberty is defined as the development of secondary sexual characteristics before the age of 8 years in girls and 9 years in boys. Gonadotropin-dependent precocious puberty (GDPP) results from the premature activation of the hypothalamic ...
ARNHOLD, Ivo J. P.   +3 more
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The critical BMI hypothesis for puberty initiation and the gender prevalence difference: Evidence from an epidemiological survey in Beijing, China

open access: yesFrontiers in Endocrinology, 2022
BackgroundAlthough previous studies suggested that there is a certain level of body fat mass before puberty can be initiated, most studies have focused on girls.ObjectiveTo investigate the relationship between precocious puberty and physical growth in ...
Meijuan Liu   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

The effect of environmental factors on precocious puberty in children: a case–control study

open access: yesBMC Pediatrics, 2023
Background Recently the prevalence of precocious puberty development is increasing among Chinese children. Proper understanding of the risk factors for precocious puberty in children is pivotal as could help to improve children's health.
Francis Manyori Bigambo   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Identification and Characterization of lncRNA and mRNA in Testes of Landrace and Hezuo Boars

open access: yesAnimals, 2021
Chinese HZ boars are typical plateau miniature boars characterized by precocious puberty, which is closely related to testicular development and spermatogenesis.
Bo Zhang   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Treatment of Peripheral Precocious Puberty [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
There are many etiologies of peripheral precocious puberty (PPP) with diverse manifestations resulting from exposure to androgens, estrogens, or both. The clinical presentation depends on the underlying process and may be acute or gradual.
Eugster, Erica A., Schoelwer, Melissa
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Central precocious puberty in a girl with LEGIUS syndrome: an accidental association?

open access: yesItalian Journal of Pediatrics, 2021
Background Central precocious puberty is a condition characterized by precocious activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. It may be idiopathic or secondary to organic causes, including syndromes such as Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1).
Valentina Orlandi   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Precocious puberty in patients with Pompe disease

open access: yesFrontiers in Endocrinology, 2023
IntroductionThe life expectancy of Pompe disease patients has increased due to improved neonatal screening and enzyme replacement therapy. Nevertheless, the potential effect of frequent medical device exposure on pubertal development in these patients is
Meng-Ju Melody Tsai   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

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