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Sedentary lifestyle and precocious puberty in girls during the COVID-19 pandemic: an Italian experience

Endocrine Connections, 2021
Objective This retrospective study aimed to evaluate children observed for suspected precocious puberty in five Italian centers of Pediatric Endocrinology during the first wave of coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic (March–September 2020), compared to ...
L. Chioma, C. Bizzarri, Martina Verzani, D. Fava, M. Salerno, D. Capalbo, C. Guzzetti, L. Penta, L. Di Luigi, N. Di Iorgi, M. Maghnie, S. Loche, M. Cappa   +12 more
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Etiology of precocious puberty, 10 years study in Endocrine Reserch Centre (Firouzgar), Tehran [PDF]

Iranian Journal of Reproductive Medicine, 2012
Background: Precocious puberty, as early physical development and low final height might lead to psychosocial problems.Objective: To evaluate etiology and clinical feature of precocious puberty in a cohort of Iranian children.Materials and Methods: In ...
Fatemeh Safari, Farzaneh Rohani, Shadab Salehpur   +2 more
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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]

مجله 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, seid mohammad Enayati Arani, Hamidreza Gilasi   +2 more
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Long‐term efficacy and safety of gonadotropin‐releasing hormone analog treatment in children with idiopathic central precocious puberty: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Clinical Endocrinology, 2021
To investigate the long‐term efficacy and safety of gonadotropin‐releasing hormone analog (GnRHa) treatment in children with idiopathic central precocious puberty (CPP).
Xiaoping Luo, Yan Liang, L. Hou, Wei Wu, Yanqin Ying, F. Ye   +5 more
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The Role of Pediatric Nutrition as a Modifiable Risk Factor for Precocious Puberty

Life, 2021
Puberty is a critical phase of growth and development characterized by a complex process regulated by the neuroendocrine system. Precocious puberty (PP) is defined as the appearance of physical and hormonal signs of pubertal development at an earlier age
V. Calcaterra, E. Verduci, V. C. Magenes, M. Pascuzzi, V. Rossi, Arianna Sangiorgio, A. Bosetti, G. Zuccotti, C. Mameli   +8 more
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Bone mineral density and body composition in girls with idiopathic central precocious puberty before and after treatment with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist

Clinics, 2012
OBJECTIVES: Idiopathic central precocious puberty and its postponement with a (gonadotropin-releasing hormone) GnRH agonist are complex conditions, the final effects of which on bone mass are difficult to define. We evaluated bone mass, body composition,
Sandra B. Alessandri, Francisco de A. Pereira, Rosângela A. Villela, Sonir R. R. Antonini, Paula C. L. Elias, Carlos E. Martinelli Jr., Margaret de Castro, Ayrton C. Moreira, Francisco J. A. de Paula   +8 more
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The effect of environmental factors on precocious puberty in children: a case–control study

BMC 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, Dandan Wang, Qing Niu, Mingzhi Zhang, Sabitina Mrisho Mzava, Yubing Wang, Xu Wang   +6 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

Frontiers 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, Bingyan Cao, Qipeng Luo, Qiao Wang, Min Liu, Xuejun Liang, Di Wu, Wenjing Li, Chang Su, Jiajia Chen, Chunxiu Gong   +10 more
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Diet-Induced Hypothalamic Inflammation, Phoenixin, and Subsequent Precocious Puberty

Nutrients, 2021
Recent studies have shown a rise in precocious puberty, especially in girls. At the same time, childhood obesity due to overnutrition and energy imbalance is rising too.
G. Valsamakis, Angeliki Arapaki, Dimitris Balafoutas, E. Charmandari, N. Vlahos   +4 more
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Guilt, Uncertainty, Education Needs, and Knowledge of Mothers With Children Experiencing Precocious Puberty

Global Pediatric Health, 2022
Introduction. Childhood illnesses not only affect the child, but also the family members. Objective. The purpose of this study was to investigate the guilt, uncertainty, education needs, and knowledge of mothers with children experiencing precocious ...
Hye Young Ahn RN, PhD, Kyung Hee Yoo RN, MSN, Mi Ryeong Song RN, PhD   +2 more
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