hrp0082p1-d1-204 | Reproduction | ESPE2014

The Influence of GH Treatment on the Oral Disposition Index in Turner Syndrome Girls and in GH Deficient Children: 8 Years of Follow-Up

Baronio Federico , Lupi Fiorenzo , Siroli Benedetta , Longhi Silvia , Tamburrino Federica , Scarano Emanuela , Mazzanti Laura , Radetti Giorgio

Background: GH has been shown to influence glucose homeostasis through a negative effect on insulin sensitivity followed by a compensatory increase of insulin secretion. However it has been recently reported, in animals and in humans, that GH might stimulate insulin secretion also through a direct effect on the growth and on the function of the pancreatic β cell.Objective and hypotheses: To study longitudinally the insulin sensitivity (HOMA-S), the ...

hrp0082p3-d3-794 | Fat Metabolism & Obesity (2) | ESPE2014

Prader–Willi Syndrome: Reports of Two Patients with Congenital Abnormalities of Kidney and Urinary Tract

Tamburrino Federica , Scarano Emanuela , Mencarelli Francesca , Perri Annamaria , Colangiulo Angela , Siroli Benedetta , Martini Anna Lisa , Mazzanti Laura

Background: Prader–willi syndrome (PWS) is characterized by decreased fetal activity, obesity, muscular hypotonia, MR, short stature, hypogonadism and small hands and feet. Little information is available concerning PWS and kidney involvement.Objective and hypotheses: We report two patients with PWS and congenital abnormalities of kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT).Method: First case: male, born at 35 weeks with caesarian sectio...