ESPE Abstracts

Objectives: To study the status of vitamin D (25-hydroxyvitamin D, active form) in diabetic an non-diabetic children in comparison with that of Moroccan children who have immigrated to Italy.Material and Methods: 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels were measured by chemiluminescence during the spring-summer season.Patients and Methods: Our cohort consisted of 25 subjects including 17 (9 Boy...

Background: The incidence of Disorders of sex development (DSD) in Egypt was reported to be 1 in 3,000 live births. Late diagnosis, severe salt wasting with high morbidity and mortality, and inappropriate sex -assignment are challenging problems that constitute medical and social emergencies. Serum Anti Mullerian Hormone (AMH) and Inhibin B levels are possible tools for assessment of Sertoli cell function that can help early diagnosis of patients with suspecte...

Background: Childhood obesity has emerged as a global pandemic, posing significant health challenges and necessitating urgent action to address its widespread prevalence and associated metabolic consequences. Understanding the link between childhood obesity, being born large for gestational age (LGA), and insulin resistance (IR) in children is crucial for developing targeted interventions and sustainable preventive measures against long-term health risks assoc...