A5062579961- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Reproductive System and Pregnancy
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Growth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth Factors
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Ovarian function and disorders
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology
- Celiac Disease Research and Management
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
- Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
- Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Non-Invasive Vital Sign Monitoring
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Lipid metabolism and disorders
- Carcinogens and Genotoxicity Assessment
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
Fondazione Stella Maris
2009-2021
Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico
2010-2013
University of Pisa
1979-2004
Health and Human Development (2HD) Research Network
2000
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy olanzapine in girls with anorexia nervosa, restricting subtype (ANr). Methods: Thirteen patients (mean age 13.7 ± 2.3 years, range 9.6–16.3 years) enrolled a multimodal treatment for ANr were evaluated standardized measures at baseline and after 1 6 months starting low-dose monotherapy dose 4.13 mg/day). Results: A significant improvement evident on weight (body mass index, BMI), global functioning (Children's Global Assessment...
Recent investigations suggest a possible common genetic background between Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Celiac Disease (CD). However, studies regarding this association are scarce often limited by the small sample sizes and/or large heterogeneity among ASD groups in terms of demographic clinical features. The present study aims to investigate overall CD prevalence (biopsy proven-CD patients plus screening detected tTG EMA positive cases) population pre-schoolers with referred tertiary...
<i>Objective:</i> To evaluate the psychopathological status and denial of symptoms in a sample 38 consecutively admitted adolescents with anorexia nervosa (AN). <i>Method:</i> The Schedule for Affective Disorders Schizophrenia School-Aged Children was used to determine categorical diagnosis eating disorder. anorexic completed EAT-40 (Eating Attitude Test) and, on basis its score, dichotomized false-negative group (FNG) scoring under 30 positive (PG) over 30. We...
We studied PRL, FSH, and LH response to LRH in 82 anovulatory 4 normally ovulating women. Ten patients who were basally hyperprolactinemic showed no significant change PRL concentration after LRH. Of the remaining 72 with basal levels normal range, 59 modification (as normals) whereas 13 patients, a prompt rise of above was observed. In these significantly higher than those other normoprolactinemic No differences gonadotropin concentrationswere detected among three groups. The unusual can be...
The objective of this study was to test the feasibility using wearable sensors and wireless technology measure autonomic function stress level in ambulatory setting. Autonomic studied acquiring ECG tracings by means a sensorized chest strap. Galvanic skin response (GSR) measured as an indicator two electrodes positioned on palm non dominant hand acquisition module wrist support. Data were acquired group young adolescents with anorexia nervosa (AN) compared controls resting conditions. From...
Anorexia nervosa (AN) is associated with a wide range of disturbances the autonomic nervous system. The aim present study was to monitor heart rate (HR) and variability (HRV) during light physical activity in group adolescent girls AN age-matched controls using wearable, minimally obtrusive device. For study, we enrolled sample 23 adolescents 17 controls. After performing 12-lead electrocardiogram echocardiography, used wearable device record one-lead for 5 min at baseline exercise (Task)...
Background: A growing, but conflicting body of literature suggests altered empathic abilities in subjects with anorexia nervosa-restricting type (AN-R). This study aims to characterize the cognitive and affective profiles adolescents purely AN-R. Methods: As part a standardized clinical research protocol, Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI), valid reliable self-reported instrument measure empathy, was administered 32 female AN-R 41 healthy controls (HC) comparisons, matched for age gender....
It is generally accepted that maternal recognition of paternally derived fetal antigens occurs during normal pregnancy and may be beneficial for implantation maintenance gestation. Thus, we have investigated the human leukocyte class II DR (HLA-DR), whose role in self non-self well known, women with pre-eclampsia, their partners control couples. The HLA-DR were tested 70 pre-eclamptic primigravidae healthy couples using serological Terasaki technique. Our results did not show any particular...
Background: Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a heterogeneous group of neurodevelopmental conditions whose etiopathogenesis derives from complex interaction between genetic liability and environmental factors. In this framework, mounting evidence suggests that immune system dysfunction could be risk factor contributing to the development ASD in at least subpopulation individuals. particular, some studies suggest an association celiac disease (CD)—a long-term autoimmune disorder primarily...
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