A5072703800- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology
- Infant Nutrition and Health
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Fatty Acid Research and Health
- Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Ovarian function and disorders
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Sperm and Testicular Function
- Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Psychoanalysis and Social Critique
- Vitamin D Research Studies
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
University of Milan
2016-2025
Istituto Superiore di Sanità
2023-2025
Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
2014-2021
University of Milano-Bicocca
2021
Italian Society of Periodontology and Implantology
2015-2020
Ospedale Maggiore
2020
Zimmer Biomet (United States)
2020
University of Ferrara
2016
The quantity and quality of dietary lipids in infant formulae have a significant impact on health outcomes, especially when fat storing and/or absorption are limited (e.g., preterm birth short bowel disease) or byproducts may help to prevent some pathologies atopy). lipid composition varies according the different sources used, potential biological effects related variety saturated unsaturated fatty acids. For example, since main source energy normal absorptive capacity digestive tract is...
Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are prevalent in children, prompting frequent health care consultations, especially among those with fever. Probiotics show potential as an adjuvant treatment for URTIs, but evidence children is limited. To evaluate the efficacy of a probiotic mixture containing Bifidobacterium breve M-16V, lactis HN019, and Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 shortening fever duration URTIs. This randomized clinical trial was conducted between November 19, 2021, June 20,...
Objective: This study investigates affective and sexual dimensions in partners involved as caregivers of Alzheimer dementia (AD) subjects. A negative correlation between burden the caregiver sexual-affective quality life was assumed. Design methods: Hundred participants with AD partner (33 male, 67 female), aged 55 85 years were recruited data collected from Caregiver Burden Inventory scale a semi-structured interview that included demographic information, medical history, relationship...
Summary Background The association between alcohol intake and male reproductive function is still controversial. In the frame of a prospective cohort study , designed to investigate relation life style fertility, we performed cross‐sectional analysis semen quality. Methods Men subfertile couples referring an Italian Infertility Unit eligible for assisted techniques ( ART s), were asked about their lifestyle: BMI smoking, caffeine intake, occupational leisure physical activity PA ) in last...
AbstractVitamin D (25OHD) deficiency is reported in obese children. Low 25OHD levels are associated with dyslipidemia and increased risk of cardiovascular complication adulthood. Within an observational study, 120 subjects pediatric age were enrolled: 59 had <20 ng/ml (group A) while 61 >20 B). Group A versus B showed elevated total cholesterol (TC), p = 0.017, low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C), 0.045, parathormone (PTH), 0.008. Apolipoprotein (ApoB) a similar trend, 0.074. Negative...
Abstract Background Several diet patterns have been suggested as involved in processes of spermatogenesis and thus male subfertility. To study the relation between Mediterranean abnormal sperm parameters men subfertile couples, we performed a cross‐sectional analysis baseline data from prospective cohort study. Methods Patients were enrolled an Italian Fertility Clinic. Couples undergoing assisted reproduction techniques ( ART ) interviewed to obtain information on personal health history,...
Lower levels of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) have been described in individuals with reading difficulties, but the degree and nature such deficiencies as well role nutrition are a matter debate. The aim present study was to investigate associations between PUFA blood levels, nutritional status, reading/writing/phonological awareness performances 42 school-age children varying ability. Significant correlations were found (specific omega-6/omega-3 ratios), ratio omega-6-derived...
The concept of sustainable nutrition considers different fields: from human health to environmental, economic and socio-cultural aspects. Currently, in Europe, the diets that reflect assumptions diet are Mediterranean Diet New Nordic Diet. They both encourage consumption vegetable, organic minimally processed foods, as well regional, seasonal Fair-Trade products, reducing ecological impact production chain. These eating habits could be established starting prenatal period infancy during...
Background/Objectives: Poor nutrition in early life represents a relevant public health issue globally. The current study aimed to characterize eating habits among preschoolers and investigate the relationship with parents’ nutritional status. Methods: A secondary analysis of cross-sectional carried out at Child Dentistry Clinics Istituto Stomatologico Italiano, Milan, Italy, including 171 patients aged 12–71 months their parents, was conducted. Demographic data, anthropometric measurements,...
The resting energy expenditure (REE) of ill children is commonly estimated from prediction formulae developed in healthy children. aim the present study was to evaluate accuracy employed REE versus indirect calorimetry hospitalized children.We performed a cross-sectional 236 infants, children, and adolescents consecutively admitted Intermediate Care, Nephrology, Intensive Emergency, Cystic Fibrosis Units De Marchi Pediatric Hospital (Milan, Italy) between September 2013 March 2015. measured...
Obese children are at high risk of developing vitamin D deficiency. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and their derivatives might have a beneficial effect on status obese children, due to anti-inflammatory action, increasing its absorption. This multicenter, randomized, double-blind controlled study aims investigate the docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) co-supplementation for six months status, body composition, metabolic markers with A total 108 were enrolled 73 completed study: 33 supplemented...