hrp0086p2-p846 | Syndromes: Mechanisms and Management P2 | ESPE2016

Should We Construct Specific Growth Charts for Ethnic Subgroups?

Pop Raluca-Monica , Pascanu Ionela Maria

Background: Romania has a 3.3% Rromanes population according to the latest census, but no specific growth charts for this ethnic minority. Current national protocol recommends using the Swiss growth charts developed in 1989. Specific growth charts exist for ethnic subgroups like Turks in Germany and the Netherlands.Objective and hypotheses: A comparison between a Rromanes and a Romanian group of children regarding weight and height disturbances’ pre...

hrp0098p1-133 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity 2 | ESPE2024

The effect of a lifestyle intervention program of diet, sleep and exercise on apelin-12, vaspin and resistin concentrations in children and adolescents with overweight and obesity

Karampatsou Sofia-Iliada , Paltoglou George , Genistaridi Sofia-Maria , Kassari Penio , Charmandari Evangelia

Background: Obesity in childhood and adolescence represents one of the most challenging public health problems of the 21st century owing to its epidemic proportions worldwide.Aim: The aim of our study was to determine the concentrations of apelin-12, vaspin and resistin in children and adolescents with overweight and obesity before and 1 year after the implementation of a lifestyle intervention program of diet, sleep and...

hrp0084p3-742 | Diabetes | ESPE2015

Coping Styles of Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes and their Parents: Association with Metabolic Control and Disease Duration

Karachaliou Feneli , Drosatou Chrysa , Kandyla B , Sakou Eirini , Mavri Antonia , Tsitsika Artemis , Karavanaki Kyriaki

Background: Coping skills are very important for the management of developmental changes among young people, and especially so, for adolescents with chronic diseases such as type 1 diabetes (T1DM).Objective and hypotheses: To study the various coping behaviours in a sample of children and adolescents with T1DM and to evaluate their association with metabolic control and duration of disease.Method: The study population consisted of ...

hrp0084p3-986 | Gonads | ESPE2015

Optimal Strategy for Ovarian Function Assessment in Girls with Central Precocious Puberty before and During GnRH Analogue Treatment

Freire Analia , Gryngarten Mirta , Arcari Andrea , Ballerini Maria , Loreti Nazareth , Ambao Veronica , Bergada Ignacio , Campo Stella , Ropelato Maria

Background: The degree of suppression of the pituitary-ovarian axis in girls with central precocious puberty (CPP) under GnRH analogue (GnRHa) treatment is usually assessed at pituitary levels. However, the extent of ovarian function suppression under GnRHa treatment has not been evaluated.Objective: To evaluate ovarian activity in CPP girls before and during treatment with GnRHa.Patients and methods: In this prospective study, 11 ...

hrp0082p1-d3-15 | Adrenals & HP Axis (1) | ESPE2014

Testicular Adrenal Rest Tumors and Sertoli Cell Function in Adolescents with Cah

Chugunov Igor , Kareva Maria , Orlova Elizaveta , Kuznecova Elvira , Bogolubov Sergey

Background: Infertility is one of the major problems in adult males with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), associated with the development of testicular adrenal rest tumors (TART). Sertoli cell dysfunction could be diagnosed not only in adults but in adolescence.Objective and Hypotheses: To study Inhibin B and AMH levels in adolescents with CAH and TART and its diagnostics value in access of Sertoli cell function.Method: We stu...

hrp0094p2-399 | Sex differentiation, gonads and gynaecology or sex endocrinology | ESPE2021

Self-reported Feelings of Adult Patients with Differences of Sex Development (DSD) Regarding Genital Surgical Procedures

Lousada Lia , Domenice Sorahia , MF Costa Elaine , ASS Bachega Tania , Madureira Guiomar , Inacio Marlene , Helena P Sircili Maria , T Denes Francisco , Mendonca Berenice B ,

Introduction: DSD patients present varied degrees of atypical genitalia. The social sex assignment and the surgery decisions must be proceeded by a multidisciplinary team approach with the family. Surgeries should be only performed by experienced surgeons. The current trend is the early correction, but some patients and non-governmental entities argue that the surgeries should be delayed until the patient’s consent.Objective...

hrp0098p2-347 | Late Breaking | ESPE2024

Effects of Music at 432 Hz on Biological Stress Responses in Infants born Preterm and at Term

Cauzzo Chiara , Chiavaroli Valentina , Di Valerio Susanna , G B Derraik José , Rossi Claudia , Zucchelli Mirco , Lucia Tommolini Maria , Federici Luca , Coclite Eleonora , Mohn Angelika , Chiarelli Francesco

Background: Health professionals are increasingly aware that the acoustic environment in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit may affect infants’ well-being. Where unpredictable noise adversely affects sleep and physiologic stability, meaningful auditory stimulation might have positive effects, primarily in the short term. Furthermore, evidence is now emerging regarding beneficial long-term effects on neurodevelopmental outcomes. Notably, recent literature s...

hrp0094p2-230 | Fetal, neonatal endocrinology and metabolism (to include hypoglycaemia) | ESPE2021

The utility of continuous glucose monitoring systems in the management of children with persistent hypoglycaemia

Vijayanand Sathyakala , Stevenson Paul G , Grant Maree , Choong Catherine S , Davis Elizabeth A , Abraham Mary B ,

Background: Glucose monitoring is vital in children with persistent hypoglycaemia to reduce the risk of adverse neuro-behavioural outcomes1. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems provide real-time glucose levels however; information on its usefulness in monitoring glucose levels in this cohort is limited2, 3.Objective: To ascertain the effectiveness of CGM and to evaluate parents’ experie...

hrp0095p1-200 | Thyroid | ESPE2022

Severe and Non Severe Forms of Autoimmune Hypothyroidism in Childhood: A Retrospective Analysis of 256 Cases

Maltoni Giulio , Vincenzi Gaia , Scozzarella Andrea , Tarantola Giulia , Cristina Vigone Maria , Cassio Alessandra

Introduction: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) is one of the most common autoimmune diseases in childhood. Despite its frequency, there are still controversies concerning the spontaneous evolution and presentation in childhood. Aim and methods: this is a retrospective study aiming to evaluate clinical and hormonal features at diagnosis and auxological parameters after 3 years in subjects with Severe Autoimmune Hypothyroidism (SAH). We defined severe hypothyr...

hrp0095p1-271 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2022

Serum Osteopontin, NGAL and Sclerostin concentrations in children and adolescents with overweight and obesity

Karampatsou Sofia-Iliada , Paltoglou George , Genitsaridi Sofia-Maria , Kassari Penio , Charmandari Evangelia

Background: Obesity in childhood and adolescence represents a major health problem and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality in adult life. Osteopontin, NGAL and Sclerostin are bone biomarkers, however, little is known about their role in obesity.Objective and Hypothesis: The aim of our study was to determine the concentrations of Osteopontin, NGAL and Sclerostin in children and adolescents with overweig...