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Martinelli M, Fioretti MT, Aloi M, Alvisi P, Arrigo S, Banzato C, Bramuzzo M, Campanozzi A, Civitelli F, Knafelz D, Lionetti P, Marseglia A, Musto F, Norsa L, Palumbo G, Renzo S, Romano C, Sansotta N, Strisciuglio C, Miele E. Diagnosis and management of anemia in pediatric inflammatory bowel diseases: Clinical practice guidelines on behalf of the SIGENP IBD Working group. Dig Liver Dis 2024:S1590-8658(24)00277-9. [PMID: 38503658 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2024.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
Abstract
Anemia is one of the most frequent extra-intestinal manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease. Insidious onset, variability of symptoms and lack of standardized screening practices may increase the risk of underestimating its burden in children with IBD. Despite its relevance and peculiarity in everyday clinical practice, this topic is only dealt with in a few documents specifically for the pediatric field. The aim of the current guidelines is therefore to provide pediatric gastroenterologists with a practical update to support the clinical and therapeutic management of children with IBD and anemia. A panel of 19 pediatric gastroenterologists and 1 pediatric hematologist with experience in the field of pediatric IBD was agreed by IBD Working group of the Italian Society of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (SIGENP) to produce the present article outlining practical clinical approaches to the pediatric patient with IBD and anemia. The levels of evidence and recommendations have been defined for each part of the statement according to the GRADE system.
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- Massimo Martinelli
- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II"
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II"
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- Women's and Children's Health Department, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology Unit, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, IRCCS Giannina Gaslini, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics, Pediatric Division, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Institute for Maternal and Child Health, IRCCS "Burlo Garofolo", Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Section of Pediatrics, University of Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Gender diseases, Child and Adolescent health, Pediatric unit, Sant' Eugenio Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Hepatology and Gastroenterology Unit, Bambino Gesù Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- University of Florence-Gastroenterology and Nutrition Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Florence
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- Fondazione IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, Division of Pediatrics, San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy
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- Women's and Children's Health Department, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Pediatric Department Vittore Buzzi Children's Hospital, University of Milan, Italy
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- Department of Haematology, Bambino Gesù Hospital, 00165 Rome, Italy
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- University of Florence-Gastroenterology and Nutrition Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Florence
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Cystic Fibrosis Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Paediatric Hepatology Gastroenterology and Transplantation, Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialistic Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II".
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Fortunato F, Campanozzi A, Maffei G, Arena F, Carri VD, Rollo T, Lopalco PL, Martinelli D. Respiratory syncytial virus-associated hospitalizations among children: an Italian retrospective observational study. Ital J Pediatr 2024; 50:45. [PMID: 38454523 PMCID: PMC10921699 DOI: 10.1186/s13052-024-01617-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a single-stranded RNA virus, is a leading cause of hospitalization in infants, especially ≤ 2 months of life. In the light new immunization strategies adoption, we described epidemiological and clinical characteristics of RSV-associated hospitalizations in pediatric and neonatal intensive care units of the Policlinico Foggia Hospital, Apulia Region, Italy. METHODS Hospitalized children with a laboratory-confirmed RSV infection from 2011 to 2023 were retrospectively evaluated. Clinical information was collected from Hospital Discharge Registry in the period 2011-2020. The proportion of the hospitalization for acute respiratory infections (ARIs) associated to RSV was calculated and the hospitalization cost was analyzed by using the diagnosis-related group reimbursement rate. The anticipated impact of immunization either with monoclonal antibodies or maternal immunization on the number of hospitalizations was estimated. All analyses and quality assessment were performed using STATA/SE15.0. RESULTS A total of 1,005 RSV-cases were included in the study, of which 86.3% occurred between December-March. In the period 2011-2020, 832 RSV-cases were matched with the corresponding hospital admissions; 75.2% were aged < 1 year (49.6% 0-2 months). Bronchiolitis was the most frequent admission diagnosis occurring in 63.3% of patients; 25% of children were affected by a very severe RSV-disease. Younger age ≤ 2 months (OR:14.8, 95%CI:8.30-26.31, p = 0.000), higher length-of-hospital-stay (OR:1.01, 95%CI:1.0-1.02, p = 0.030) and history of prematurity (OR:4.4, 95%CI:1.57-12.11, p = 0.005) were associated with a higher disease severity. RSV caused 48.9% of ARIs among children < 1 year. The mean cost of an RSV-associated hospitalization was 3,036 euros/year, with the higher cost in the 0-2 months age group (4,225 euros/year). Immunization programs with nirsevimab could prevent 51.4 RSV hospitalizations/year and 18.1 very severe RSV disease/year in infants < 1 year of age. RSV vaccine could prevent 46.1 of hospitalizations/year caused by RSV within 180 days after birth. CONCLUSIONS Our study contributes to outlining the baseline profile of RSV-associated hospitalizations among Italian children by providing epidemiological/clinical/economic estimates. While awaiting new recommendations on immunization, healthcare-workers should persist in implementing public health measures and appropriate case management to control RSV seasonal epidemics. Strengthened laboratory RSV surveillance is needed to inform the implementation of the new immunization strategies.
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- Francesca Fortunato
- Hygiene Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Policlinico Foggia Hospital, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Department of Hygiene, University of Foggia, Policlinico Riuniti University Hospital of Foggia, Ospedale "Colonnello D'Avanzo" Viale degli Aviatori, 2, 71122, Foggia, Italy.
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- Pediatrics Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Neonatology and Intensive Care Unit, Policlinico Foggia Hospital, Foggia, Italy
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- Microbiology and Virology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Hygiene Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Policlinico Foggia Hospital, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Microbiology and Virology Unit, Policlinico Foggia Hospital, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technology, University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
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- Hygiene Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Policlinico Foggia Hospital, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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Quitadamo P, Tambucci R, Mancini V, Campanozzi A, Caldaro T, Giorgio V, Pensabene L, Isoldi S, Mallardo S, Fusaro F, Staiano A, Salvatore S, Borrelli O. Diagnostic and therapeutic approach to children with chronic refractory constipation: Consensus report by the SIGENP motility working group. Dig Liver Dis 2024; 56:406-420. [PMID: 38104028 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2023.11.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Constipation is a common problem in children, accounting for about 3% of all primary care visits and up to 25% of referrals to paediatric gastroenterologists. Although polyethylene glycol often proves effective, most children require prolonged treatment and about 50% of them have at least one relapse within the first 5 years after initial recovery. When conventional treatment fails, children are considered to have refractory constipation. Children with refractory constipation deserve specialist management and guidance. Over the last decades, there has been a remarkable increase in our knowledge of normal and abnormal colonic and anorectal motility in children, and a number of different techniques to measure transit and motility have been developed. The present review analyses the possible diagnostic investigations for children with refractory constipation, focusing on their actual indications and their utility in clinical practice. Moreover, we have also analytically reviewed medical and surgical therapeutic options, which should be considered in selected patients in order to achieve the best clinical outcome.
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- Paolo Quitadamo
- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Epatology Unit, Santobono-Pausilipon Children's Hospital, Naples, Italy.
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- Digestive Endoscopy and Surgery Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology, San Carlo Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Pediatrics, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia
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- Digestive Endoscopy and Surgery Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- UOC Pediatria, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCSS, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Pediatric Unit, University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Epatology Unit, Santobono-Pausilipon Children's Hospital, Naples, Italy; Maternal and Child Health Department, Sapienza - University of Rome, Santa Maria Goretti Hospital, Polo Pontino, Latina, Italy
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- Maternal and Child Health Department, Sapienza - University of Rome, Santa Maria Goretti Hospital, Polo Pontino, Latina, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Neonatology, Newborn Surgery Unit, Digestive and Endoscopic Surgery, Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Intestinal Failure Rehabilitation Research Group, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital Research Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Pediatric Department, Ospedale "F. Del Ponte", University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Division of Neurogastroenterology and Motility, Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, UCL Institute of Child Health and Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK
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Norsa L, Agostoni C, Capriati T, Campanozzi A, Diamanti A, Lezo A, Gandullia P, Spagnuolo MI, Romano C. Novel insect-based child nutrition: the position of the nutritional committee of the Italian society of pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition (SIGENP). Ital J Pediatr 2023; 49:161. [PMID: 38041096 PMCID: PMC10693123 DOI: 10.1186/s13052-023-01565-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The European Union (EU) approved the placement on European market of insect-based novel foods. Those foods were defined safe for the consumption for all European population, including children. MAIN BODY The nutrition committee of the Italian society of Paediatric Hepatology and Nutrition (SIGENP) performed literature research to understand benefits and risk of those use of those NF for Italian children. A special attention was reserved to the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) reports upon which those novel insect-based were approved. CONCLUSIONS Based on the current knowledge, despite a possible ecological advantage, the group of expert suggests additional researches before pronouncing on a possible use for children diet, because of insufficient evidence on nutritional benefits and possible food allergies.
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- Lorenzo Norsa
- Pediatric Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Transplantation ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII, Piazza Oms 1, 24127, Bergamo, Italy.
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- Pediatric Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Nutritional Rehabilitation, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Pediatrics, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Nutritional Rehabilitation, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Dietetic and Clinical Nutrition Unit, Pediatric Hospital Regina Margherita, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Institute "Giannina Gaslini", Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences - Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Cystic Fibrosis Unit, Department of Human Pathology in Adulthood and Childhood "G. Barresi", University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Cenni S, Pensabene L, Dolce P, Campanozzi A, Salvatore S, Pujia R, Serra MR, Scarpato E, Miele E, Staiano A, Strisciuglio C. Prevalence of functional gastrointestinal disorders in Italian children living in different regions: analysis of the difference and the role of diet. Dig Liver Dis 2023; 55:1640-1646. [PMID: 37248122 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2023.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGIDs) are common in pediatric age. AIMS To estimate the prevalence of FGIDs in Italian children and evaluate the impact of diet. METHODS Healthy children aged 4-18 years were recruited in a multicenter cross-sectional study. We evaluated their eating habits and the presence of FGIDs, using Rome IV criteria, 3-day food diaries and Mediterranean Diet Quality Index (KIDMED) questionnaires. RESULTS Seven hundred forty subjects were enrolled:369 children aged 4-9 years (Group A), and 371 adolescents 10-18 years old (Group B). The overall prevalence of FGIDs was 26.4% in Group A and 26.2% in Group B, with a significant higher prevalence in females in both groups. The most frequent disorders were functional constipation, functional dyspepsia, and abdominal migraine. No significant difference in FGIDs prevalence was found between Northern and Southern Italy, despite significant variation in diet. In Group A there was a significant difference in KIDMED between North and South (5.3 ± 1 vs 6 ± 1.2, respectively; p = 0.001). A significant association between FGIDs and KIDMED was found in Group A (OR=0.83, p = 0.034), but not in Group B (OR=0.89, p = 0.166). CONCLUSIONS FGIDs are common in Italian children, with a higher prevalence in females. Despite significant differences in dietary habits between North and South, FGIDs prevalence does not vary significantly.
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- Sabrina Cenni
- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via S. Maria di Costantinopoli 16, 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Pediatric Unit, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Pediatrics, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Pediatric Department, "F. Del Ponte" Hospital, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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Cuomo M, Carobbio A, Aloi M, Alvisi P, Banzato C, Bosa L, Bramuzzo M, Campanozzi A, Catassi G, D'Antiga L, Di Paola M, Felici E, Fioretti MT, Gatti S, Graziano F, Lega S, Lionetti P, Marseglia A, Martinelli M, Musto F, Sansotta N, Scarallo L, Zuin G, Norsa L. Induction of Remission With Exclusive Enteral Nutrition in Children With Crohn's Disease: Determinants of Higher Adherence and Response. Inflamm Bowel Dis 2023; 29:1380-1389. [PMID: 36222487 DOI: 10.1093/ibd/izac215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) is the first choice to induce remission and promote mucosal healing in pediatric Crohn's disease (CD). However, full adherence to EEN treatment may be problematic for children with CD. METHODS The goal of the current multicenter retrospective study was to define predictive factors of nonadherence to treatment and nonremission at the end of induction treatment. Those data together were analyzed with the ultimate goal of trying to define an individualized induction treatment for children with CD. RESULTS Three hundred seventy-six children with CD from 14 IBD pediatric referral centers were enrolled in the study. The rate of EEN adherence was 89%. Colonic involvement and fecal calprotectin >600 μg/g at diagnosis were found to be associated with a reduced EEN adherence. Exclusive enteral nutrition administered for 8 weeks was effective for inducing clinical remission in 67% of the total cohort. Factors determining lower remission rates were age >15 years and Pediatric Crohn's Disease Activity Index >50. CONCLUSION Although EEN is extremely effective in promoting disease remission, several patients' related factors may adversely impact EEN adherence and response. Personalized treatments should be proposed that weigh benefits and risks based on the patient's disease location, phenotype, and disease activity and aim to promote a rapid control of inflammation to reduce long-term bowel damage.
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- Marialaura Cuomo
- Department of Pediatrics, San Carlo Hospital - ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, Milano, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Liver Unit, Department of Maternal and Child Health, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology Unit, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Pediatric Clinic, Department of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics, Pediatric Division, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Institute for Maternal and Child Health "IRCCS Burlo Garofolo", Trieste, Italy
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- Pediatrics, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Liver Unit, Department of Maternal and Child Health, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy
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- Pediatric Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Transplantation Unit, ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII, Bergamo, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Nutrition Unit, Meyer children's Hospital, Department Neurofarba, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Pediatric and Pediatric Emergency Unit, "U. Bosio" Center for Pediatric Digestive Diseases, Children Hospital, AO SS Antonio e Biagio e C. Arrigo, Alessandria, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II", Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Polytechnic University of Marche, G. Salesi Children's Hospital, Ancona, Italy
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- Institute for Maternal and Child Health "IRCCS Burlo Garofolo", Trieste, Italy
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- Pediatrics, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Italy
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- Division of Pediatrics, "IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza", San GiovanniRotondo, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Nutrition Unit, Meyer children's Hospital, Department Neurofarba, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Pediatric Department, University of Milano Bicocca, Fondazione MBBM, Onlus San Gerardo Hospital, Monza, Italy
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- Pediatric Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Transplantation Unit, ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII, Bergamo, Italy
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- Pediatrics, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Italy
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- Pediatric Department, University of Milano Bicocca, Fondazione MBBM, Onlus San Gerardo Hospital, Monza, Italy
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- Pediatric Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Transplantation Unit, ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII, Bergamo, Italy
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La Torre F, Elicio MP, Monno VA, Chironna M, Moramarco F, Campanozzi A, Civino A, Cecinati V, Vairo U, Giordano M, Milella L, Loconsole D, Cardinale F. Incidence and Prevalence of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) in Southern Italy. Children (Basel) 2023; 10:children10050766. [PMID: 37238314 DOI: 10.3390/children10050766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2022] [Revised: 03/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a pediatric hyperinflammatory syndrome related to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection whose epidemiology is not very well known at present. The objective of the study was to better understand the incidence of MIS-C in the Apulia region in southern Italy. Our primary goal was to estimate the incidence of newly identified cases of MIS-C in children aged 0-18 years, during a period of six months, encompassing the second pandemic wave. We also analyzed the characteristics of our cohort in terms of clinical features, treatment, and outcomes. The cumulative incidence of MIS-C was 3.27 per 100,000 residents between 0 and 18 years of age. In our cohort, gastrointestinal, mucocutaneous, and cardiac involvement were the most common clinical features. With our step-up approach to therapy, no patients required intensive care unit (ICU) admission and no cardiac sequelae after 6 months of onset were found in echocardiograms. Conclusion: Our epidemiological study of MIS-C in southern Italy showed unexpectedly overlapping figures with other US studies.
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- Francesco La Torre
- Department of Pediatrics, Giovanni XXIII Pediatric Hospital, University of Bari, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Giovanni XXIII Pediatric Hospital, University of Bari, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Giovanni XXIII Pediatric Hospital, University of Bari, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, Hygiene Section, University of Bari, 70123 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Antonio Perrino Hospital, 72100 Brindisi, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Pediatric Section, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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- Division of Pediatric Rheumatology and Immunology, Vito Fazzi Hospital, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, SS Annunziata Hospital, 74100 Taranto, Italy
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Giovanni XXIII Pediatric Hospital, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Division of Pediatric Nephrology and Dialysis, Giovanni XXIII Pediatric Hospital, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Division of Intensive Care, Giovanni XXIII Pediatric Hospital, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, Hygiene Section, University of Bari, 70123 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Giovanni XXIII Pediatric Hospital, University of Bari, 70126 Bari, Italy
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Manca E, Calò A, Sica F, Baiardi C, DI Toma M, Campanozzi A. Anaphylaxis and cold urticaria in an 11-year-old girl. Minerva Pediatr (Torino) 2023:S2724-5276.23.07155-0. [PMID: 36795377 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-5276.23.07155-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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- Enrica Manca
- Department of Pediatrics, Riuniti Polyclinic, University Hospital of Foggia, Foggia, Italy -
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- Department of Pediatrics, Riuniti Polyclinic, University Hospital of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Riuniti Polyclinic, University Hospital of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Riuniti Polyclinic, University Hospital of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Riuniti Polyclinic, University Hospital of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Riuniti Polyclinic, University Hospital of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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Marinari A, Bottoni A, Stoppino L, Grilli G, Soldano L, Calò A, Cioccia M, Mongelli G, Santangelo B, Sica F, Campanozzi A. Erratum to “Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) in a 6-year-old child with nephrotic syndrome” [Radiology Case Reports 16 (2021) 140–144]. Radiol Case Rep 2022; 17:3451. [PMID: 35909924 PMCID: PMC9334821 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2022.06.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Isoldi S, Di Nardo G, Mallardo S, Parisi P, Raucci U, Tambucci R, Quitadamo P, Salvatore S, Felici E, Cisarò F, Pensabene L, Banzato C, Strisciuglio C, Romano C, Fusco P, Rigotti F, Sansotta N, Caimmi S, Savasta S, Zuin G, Di Stefano M, Provera S, Campanozzi A, Rossi P, Gatti S, Corpino M, Alvisi P, Martelossi S, Suppiej A, Gandullia P, Verrotti A, Terrin G, Pacenza C, Fornaroli F, Comito D, D'Arrigo S, Striano P, Raviglione F, Carotenuto M, Orsini A, Belcastro V, Di Corcia G, Raieli V, Ferilli MAN, Ruscitto C, Spadoni E, Grosso S, D'Alonzo R, Papa A, Pavone P, Meli M, Velardita M, Mainetti M, Vanacore N, Borrelli O. Cyclic vomiting syndrome in children: a nationwide survey of current practice on behalf of the Italian Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (SIGENP) and Italian Society of Pediatric Neurology (SINP). Ital J Pediatr 2022; 48:156. [PMID: 36042474 PMCID: PMC9429644 DOI: 10.1186/s13052-022-01346-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) is a rare functional gastrointestinal disorder, which has a considerable burden on quality of life of both children and their family. Aim of the study was to evaluate the diagnostic modalities and therapeutic approach to CVS among Italian tertiary care centers and the differences according to subspecialties, as well as to explore whether potential predictive factors associated with either a poor outcome or a response to a specific treatment. Methods Cross-sectional multicenter web-based survey involving members of the Italian Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (SIGENP) and Italian Society of Pediatric Neurology (SINP). Results A total of 67 responses were received and analyzed. Most of the respondent units cared for less than 20 patients. More than half of the patients were referred after 3 to 5 episodes, and a quarter after 5 attacks. We report different diagnostic approaches among Italian clinicians, which was particularly evident when comparing gastroenterologists and neurologists. Moreover, our survey demonstrated a predilection of certain drugs during emetic phase according to specific clinic, which reflects the cultural background of physicians. Conclusion In conclusion, our survey highlights poor consensus amongst clinicians in our country in the diagnosis and the management of children with CVS, raising the need for a national consensus guideline in order to standardize the practice. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13052-022-01346-y.
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- Sara Isoldi
- Maternal and Child Health Department, Santa Maria Goretti Hospital, Sapienza-University of Rome, Latina, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Mental Health and Sense Organs (NESMOS), Faculty of Medicine & Psychology, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, 00189, Rome, Lazio, Italy
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- Maternal and Child Health Department, Santa Maria Goretti Hospital, Sapienza-University of Rome, Latina, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Mental Health and Sense Organs (NESMOS), Faculty of Medicine & Psychology, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, 00189, Rome, Lazio, Italy.
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- Pediatric Emergency Department, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Institute for Research, Hospitalization and Health Care (IRCCS), Rome, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy and Surgery Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Institute for Research, Hospitalization and Health Care (IRCCS), Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, A.O.R.N. Santobono-Pausilipon, Naples, Italy
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- Pediatric Department, Ospedale "F. Del Ponte", University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Unit of Pediatrics, The Children Hospital, Azienda Ospedaliera SS Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo, Alessandria, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology Unit, Regina Margherita Children's Hospital, Azienda Ospedaliera-Universitaria, Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics, Pediatric Division, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child, General and Specialistic Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Human Pathology in Adulthood and Childhood "G. Barresi", University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, Montis Regalis Hospital, Mondovì, Cuneo, Italy
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- Paediatric Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Transplantation, Hospital Papa Giovanni XXIII, Bergamo, Italy
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- Pediatric Clinic, Foundation IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Pediatric Clinic, Foundation IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Pediatric Department, University of Milano Bicocca, FMBBM, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital, Negrar, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Pediatric Unit, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Liver Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Gastroenterologia Pediatrica, Clinica Pediatrica e Malattie Rare, Ospedale Pediatrico Microcitemico A. Cao, ARNAS Brotzu, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Paediatrics, Ospedale Maggiore, Azienda USL, Bologna, Italy
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- Pediatric Section, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- UOC Gastroenterologia, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, San Giovanni di Dio Hospital, Crotone, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Developmental Neurology Division, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Neurology Unit, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy
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- Clinic of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, Department of Mental Health and Physical and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Caserta, Italy
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- Paediatric Neurology Section, Paediatric Department, Pisa University Hospital, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Child Neuropsychiatry Unit - ISMEP- ARNAS CIVICO, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Paediatric Headache Center, Bambino Gesù Children Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Child Neurology and Psychiatry Unit, Systems Medicine Department, Tor Vergata University Hospital of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Pediatric Department, Azienda Ospedaliera Nord-Ovest of Tuscany, San Luca Hospital of Lucca, Lucca, Italy
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- Molecular Medicine and Development, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Pediatric and Neonatological Unit, Maternal and Child Department, Nuovo Ospedale San Giovanni Battista, Foligno, Italy
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- Infantile Neuropsychiatry Departement Maggiore della Carità University Hospital, Novara, Italy
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- Section of Pediatrics and Child Neuropsychiatry, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Azienda Policlinico, "Rodolico-San Marco Hospital", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Hospital "Salvatore e Saverio Gravina", Caltagirone, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Santa Maria delle Croci Hospital, Ravenna, Italy
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- National Centre for Epidemiology, Surveillance and Health Promotion, National Institute of Health, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Neurogastroenterology and Motility, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, University College London (UCL) Institute of Child Health and Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK
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Farella I, Miselli F, Campanozzi A, Grosso FM, Laforgia N, Baldassarre ME. Mediterranean Diet in Developmental Age: A Narrative Review of Current Evidences and Research Gaps. Children 2022; 9:children9060906. [PMID: 35740843 PMCID: PMC9221965 DOI: 10.3390/children9060906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 06/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Numerous studies in recent decades have shown that Mediterranean diet (MD) can reduce the risk of developing obesity in pediatric patients. The current narrative review summarizes recent evidence regarding the impact of MD across the different stages of child development, starting from fetal development, analyzing breastfeeding and weaning, through childhood up to adolescence, highlighting the gaps in knowledge for each age group. A literature search covering evidence published between 1 January 2000 and 1 March 2022 and concerning children only was conducted using multiple keywords and standardized terminology in PubMed database. A lack of scientific evidence about MD adherence concerns the age group undergoing weaning, thus between 6 months and one year of life. In the other age groups, adherence to MD and its beneficial effects in terms of obesity prevention has been extensively investigated, however, there are still few studies that correlate this dietary style with the incidence of non-communicable diseases. Furthermore, research on multi-intervention strategy should be implemented, especially regarding the role of education of children and families in taking up this healthy dietary style.
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- Ilaria Farella
- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, Clinica Medica “A. Murri”, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy
- Correspondence: (I.F.); (M.E.B.)
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital of Modena, 41125 Modena, Italy;
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy;
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, Clinica Medica “A. Murri”, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy
- Correspondence: (I.F.); (M.E.B.)
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Strisciuglio C, Cenni S, Serra MR, Dolce P, Kolacek S, Sila S, Trivic I, Bar Lev MR, Shamir R, Kostovski A, Papadopoulou A, Roma E, Katsagoni C, Jojkic-Pavkov D, Campanozzi A, Scarpato E, Miele E, Staiano A. Diet and Pediatric Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Mediterranean Countries. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14112335. [PMID: 35684135 PMCID: PMC9183175 DOI: 10.3390/nu14112335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Background: The increased intake of FODMAP (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyol) rich foods has been suggested as a possible trigger of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs). Despite the high FODMAP content, the Mediterranean diet (MD) appears to have beneficial effects on health. Our aim was to evaluate whether the prevalence of FGIDs in different Mediterranean countries may be influenced by FODMAP consumption and adherence to the MD. Methods: A school-based, cross-sectional, multicenter study was performed in six countries in the Mediterranean area: Croatia, Greece, Israel, Italy, Macedonia, and Serbia. Subjects 4-18 years were examined in relation to their eating habits and the presence of FGIDs, using Rome IV criteria, 3-day food diaries and Mediterranean Diet Quality Index in Children and Adolescents (KIDMED) questionnaires. Results: We enrolled 1972 subjects between 4 and 9 years old (Group A), and 2450 subjects between 10 and 18 years old (Group B). The overall prevalence of FGIDs was 16% in Group A and 26% in Group B. FODMAP intake was significantly different among countries for both age groups. In both groups, no significant association was found between FGIDs and FODMAPs. Adherence to the MD in all countries was intermediate, except for Serbia, where it was low. In both groups, we found a statistically significant association between FGIDs and the KIDMED score (Group A: OR = 0.83, p < 0.001; Group B: OR = 0.93, p = 0.005). Moreover, a significant association was found between the KIDMED score and functional constipation (Group A: OR = 0.89, p = 0.008; Group B: OR = 0.93, p = 0.010) and postprandial distress syndrome (Group A: OR = 0.86, p = 0.027; Group B: OR = 0.88, p = 0.004). Conclusions: Our data suggest that the prevalence of FGIDs in the Mediterranean area is not related to FODMAP consumption, whereas adherence to the MD seems to have a protective effect.
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- Caterina Strisciuglio
- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 81100 Naples, Italy; (C.S.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 81100 Naples, Italy; (C.S.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (M.R.S.); (E.S.); (E.M.)
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- Department of Public Health, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80138 Naples, Italy;
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- Referral Center for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Children’s Hospital University of Zagreb Medical School, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (S.K.); (S.S.); (I.T.)
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- Referral Center for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Children’s Hospital University of Zagreb Medical School, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (S.K.); (S.S.); (I.T.)
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- Referral Center for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Children’s Hospital University of Zagreb Medical School, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (S.K.); (S.S.); (I.T.)
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- Institute of Gastroenterology, Nutrition and Liver Diseases, Schneider Children’s Medical Center, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv 69978, Israel; (M.R.B.L.); (R.S.)
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- Institute of Gastroenterology, Nutrition and Liver Diseases, Schneider Children’s Medical Center, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv 69978, Israel; (M.R.B.L.); (R.S.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, University Children Hospital, 1000 Skopje, North Macedonia;
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, First Department of Pediatrics, University of Athens, “Agia Sofia” Children’s Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece;
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- First Department of Pediatrics, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Mikras Asias 75, 11527 Athens, Greece;
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, “Agia Sofia” Children’s Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece;
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- Department of Paediatrics, Institute for Child and Youth Health Care of Vojvodina, Medical Faculty Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia;
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- Pediatrics, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, 71100 Foggia, Italy;
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (M.R.S.); (E.S.); (E.M.)
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (M.R.S.); (E.S.); (E.M.)
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (M.R.S.); (E.S.); (E.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-081-7462679; Fax: +39-081-7463116
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Quitadamo P, Anselmi F, Mantegazza C, Tambucci R, Campanozzi A, Malamisura M, Raucci U, Tipo V, Dolce P, Saccomani MD, Chiaro A, Mancini V, Felici E, Orizio P, Parma B, Salvatore S, Borrelli O. Hematemesis in Infants: The First Evidence-Based Score to Predict the Need for Timely Endoscopy. Pediatr Emerg Care 2022; 38:e1245-e1250. [PMID: 35482500 DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000002579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Infantile acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding involves a decision for therapeutic intervention that most pediatricians first coming into contact with the patient are, not unreasonably, unable to objectively provide. Therefore, some objective tools of individual risk assessment would seem to be crucial. The principal aim of the present study was to investigate the anamnestic and clinical parameters of infants with hematemesis, together with laboratory and instrumental findings, to create a scoring system that may help identify those infants requiring an appropriate and timely application of upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy. METHODS Clinical data of infants admitted for hematemesis to the participating centers over the study period were systematically collected. According to the outcome dealing with rebleeding, need for blood transfusion, mortality, finding of GI bleeding lesions, or need for surgical intervention, patients were blindly divided into a group with major clinical severity and a group with minor clinical severity. Univariate and multivariate logistic regressions were conducted to investigate significant prognostic factors for clinical severity. RESULTS According to our findings, we drafted a practical diagnostic algorithm and a clinical score able to predict the need for timely upper GI endoscopy (BLOVO infant score). Our clinical scoring system was created by incorporating anamnestic factors, clinical parameters, and laboratory findings that emerged as predictors of a worst outcome. CONCLUSIONS We provided the first objective tool of individual risk assessment for infants with hematemesis, which could be very useful for pediatricians first coming into contact with the patient in the emergency department.
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- Paolo Quitadamo
- From the Department of Pediatrics, Santobono-Pausilipon Children's Hospital
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, "Federico II" University of Naples, Naples
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Milan, Buzzi Children's Hospital, Milan
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- Digestive Endoscopy and Surgery Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University Hospital of Foggia, Foggia
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- Digestive Endoscopy and Surgery Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome
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- Pediatric Emergency Department, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome
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- Emergency Pediatric Department, Santobono-Pausilipon Children's Hospital, Naples
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- Department of Public Health, University of Naples Federico II, Naples
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- Paediatric Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Giannina Gaslini Institute, Genoa
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- Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology, San Carlo Borromeo Hospital, Milan
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- Pediatric and Pediatric Emergency Unit, "Umberto Bosio" Center for Digestive Diseases, The Children Hospital, AO SS Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo, Alessandria
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Spedali Civili Children's Hospital, Brescia
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- Paediatric Department, ASST-Lariana, Sant'Anna General Hospital, Como
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- Pediatric Department, Ospedale "F. Del Ponte," University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Division of Neurogastroenterology and Motility, Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, UCL Institute of Child Health and Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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Iannuzzo G, Campanozzi A, Trevisani V, Rutigliano I, Abate V, Rendina D, De Filippo G. Iodine Requirements in Pediatrics: From Fetal Life to Adolescence. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:929176. [PMID: 35846277 PMCID: PMC9283703 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.929176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
The aim of this mini-review is to present the current knowledge on iodine requirements in developmental age, from conception to adolescence. It is based on the analysis of updated national and international guidelines on iodine intake and the prevention of iodine deficiency. Health policy initiatives carried out in industrialized countries in previous decades have led to a dramatic improvement in nutritional iodine status in the general population. However, the prevention of iodine deficit continues to be a concern, especially for vulnerable categories, like adolescents and pregnant women.
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- Gabriella Iannuzzo
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Pediatrics, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
- *Correspondence: Angelo Campanozzi,
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- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Robert-Debré, Service d’Endocrinologie-Diabétologie, Paris, France
- Post Graduate School of Pediatrics, Departement of Medical and Surgical Sciences of the Mothers, Children and Adults, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Pediatrics, IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy
- PhD Student, University of Fogggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Robert-Debré, Service d’Endocrinologie-Diabétologie, Paris, France
- French Clinical Research Group in Adolescent Medicine and Health, Paris, France
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Sessa F, Polito R, Monda V, Scarinci A, Salerno M, Carotenuto M, Cibelli G, Valenzano A, Campanozzi A, Mollica MP, Monda M, Messina G. Effects of a Plastic-Free Lifestyle on Urinary Bisphenol A Levels in School-Aged Children of Southern Italy: A Pilot Study. Front Public Health 2021; 9:626070. [PMID: 33598445 PMCID: PMC7882684 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.626070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Bisphenol A (BPA) is an endocrine disruptor (ED) frequently used in food packaging. BPA is used as a monomer in the manufacture of some food packaging. This study aimed to evaluate the urinary BPA concentration in an Italian pediatric cohort, testing the levels of this ED over a period of 6 months, evaluating the effects of a diet regimen with a reduction of Plastic Food Packaging (PFP). One hundred thirty Italian children were enrolled and divided into two groups "School Canteen" and "No School Canteen." The first group consumed one meal at school using a plastic-free service for 5 days/weeks, while the other group did not modify their normal meal-time habits. The BPA levels were tested in urine samples at three time points: T0, is the time before the application of the plastic-free regimen diet; T3, 3 months later; and T6, 6 months later. A reduction of urine BPA levels was detected in the "School Canteen" group. In particular, the reduction was significant analyzing both the intra (among the three testing times) group and inter (between "School Canteen" and "No School Canteen") group variability. Our results show the effects of a diet regimen with a reduction of PFP, demonstrating a connection between urinary BPA levels and food packaging.
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- Francesco Sessa
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
- Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli,”Naples, Italy
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- Section of Human Physiology and Unit of Dietetics and Sports Medicine, Department of Experimental Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli,”Naples, Italy
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- Department of Education Sciences, Psychology, and Communication, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Advanced Technologies “G.F. Ingrassia,” University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Clinic of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, Department of Mental Health, Physical and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli,”Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Pediatrics, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Section of Human Physiology and Unit of Dietetics and Sports Medicine, Department of Experimental Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli,”Naples, Italy
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- Section of Human Physiology and Unit of Dietetics and Sports Medicine, Department of Experimental Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli,”Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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Penna E, Pizzella A, Cimmino F, Trinchese G, Cavaliere G, Catapano A, Allocca I, Chun JT, Campanozzi A, Messina G, Precenzano F, Lanzara V, Messina A, Monda V, Monda M, Perrone-Capano C, Mollica MP, Crispino M. Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Effect of High-Fat Diet on Synaptic Plasticity and Mitochondrial Functions. Brain Sci 2020; 10:brainsci10110805. [PMID: 33142719 PMCID: PMC7694125 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci10110805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2020] [Revised: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) include diverse neuropathologies characterized by abnormal brain development leading to impaired cognition, communication and social skills. A common feature of NDDs is defective synaptic plasticity, but the underlying molecular mechanisms are only partially known. Several studies have indicated that people’s lifestyles such as diet pattern and physical exercise have significant influence on synaptic plasticity of the brain. Indeed, it has been reported that a high-fat diet (HFD, with 30–50% fat content), which leads to systemic low-grade inflammation, has also a detrimental effect on synaptic efficiency. Interestingly, metabolic alterations associated with obesity in pregnant woman may represent a risk factor for NDDs in the offspring. In this review, we have discussed the potential molecular mechanisms linking the HFD-induced metabolic dysfunctions to altered synaptic plasticity underlying NDDs, with a special emphasis on the roles played by synaptic protein synthesis and mitochondrial functions.
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- Eduardo Penna
- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (E.P.); (A.P.); (F.C.); (G.T.); (G.C.); (A.C.); (I.A.); (M.C.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (E.P.); (A.P.); (F.C.); (G.T.); (G.C.); (A.C.); (I.A.); (M.C.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (E.P.); (A.P.); (F.C.); (G.T.); (G.C.); (A.C.); (I.A.); (M.C.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (E.P.); (A.P.); (F.C.); (G.T.); (G.C.); (A.C.); (I.A.); (M.C.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (E.P.); (A.P.); (F.C.); (G.T.); (G.C.); (A.C.); (I.A.); (M.C.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (E.P.); (A.P.); (F.C.); (G.T.); (G.C.); (A.C.); (I.A.); (M.C.)
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (E.P.); (A.P.); (F.C.); (G.T.); (G.C.); (A.C.); (I.A.); (M.C.)
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- Department of Biology and Evolution of Marine Organisms, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, 80121 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy;
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy;
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- Department of Mental Health, Physical and Preventive Medicine, Clinic of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (F.P.); (V.L.)
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- Department of Mental Health, Physical and Preventive Medicine, Clinic of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (F.P.); (V.L.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Human Physiology and Unit of Dietetics and Sports Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (A.M.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 81100 Caserta, Italy;
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Human Physiology and Unit of Dietetics and Sports Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (A.M.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy;
- Institute of Genetics and Biophysics “Adriano Buzzati Traverso”, CNR, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (E.P.); (A.P.); (F.C.); (G.T.); (G.C.); (A.C.); (I.A.); (M.C.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-081-679990; Fax: +39-081-679233
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (E.P.); (A.P.); (F.C.); (G.T.); (G.C.); (A.C.); (I.A.); (M.C.)
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Iacone R, Iaccarino Idelson P, Campanozzi A, Rutigliano I, Russo O, Formisano P, Galeone D, Macchia PE, Strazzullo P. Relationship between salt consumption and iodine intake in a pediatric population. Eur J Nutr 2020; 60:2193-2202. [PMID: 33084957 PMCID: PMC8137629 DOI: 10.1007/s00394-020-02407-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Purpose The World Health Organization recommends reduction of salt intake to < 5 g/day and the use of iodized salt to prevent iodine deficiency states. A high prevalence of excess salt consumption and an inadequate iodine intake has been previously shown in an Italian pediatric population. It was appropriate, therefore, to analyse in the same population the relationship occurring between salt consumption and iodine intake. Methods The study population was made of 1270 children and adolescents. Estimates of salt consumption and iodine intake were obtained by measuring 24 h urinary sodium and iodine excretion. Results The iodine intake increased gradually across quartiles of salt consumption independently of sex, age and body weight (p < 0.001). Median iodine intake met the European Food Safety Authority adequacy level only in teenagers in the highest quartile of salt consumption (salt intake > 10.2 g/day). We estimated that approximately 65–73% of the total iodine intake was derived from food and 27–35% from iodized salt and that iodized salt made actually only 20% of the total salt intake. Conclusion In this pediatric population, in face of an elevated average salt consumption, the use of iodized salt was still insufficient to ensure an adequate iodine intake, in particular among teenagers. In the perspective of a progressive reduction of total salt intake, the health institutions should continue to support iodoprophylaxis, in the context of the national strategies for salt reduction. In order for these policies to be successful, in addition to educational campaigns, it is needed that the prescriptions contained in the current legislation on iodoprophylaxis are made compelling through specific enforcement measures for all the involved stakeholders. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1007/s00394-020-02407-w) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Roberto Iacone
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University of Naples Medical School, Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University of Naples Medical School, Naples, Italy
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- Pediatrics, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia Medical School, Foggia, Italy.
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- Pediatrics, IRCCS Casa Sollievo Della Sofferenza, San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University of Naples Medical School, Naples, Italy
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- Translational Medical Science, Federico II University of Naples Medical School, Naples, Italy
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- Italian Ministry of Health, Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University of Naples Medical School, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University of Naples Medical School, Naples, Italy
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Valenzano A, Tartaglia N, Ambrosi A, Tafuri D, Monda M, Messina A, Sessa F, Campanozzi A, Monda V, Cibelli G, Messina G, Polito R. The Metabolic Rearrangements of Bariatric Surgery: Focus on Orexin-A and the Adiponectin System. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9103327. [PMID: 33081283 PMCID: PMC7602946 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9103327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Revised: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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The accumulation of adipose tissue represents one of the characteristics of obesity, increasing the risk of developing correlated obesity diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and immune diseases. Visceral adipose tissue accumulation leads to chronic low inflammation inducing an imbalanced adipokine secretion. Among these adipokines, Adiponectin is an important metabolic and inflammatory mediator. It is also known that adipose tissue is influenced by Orexin-A levels, a neuropeptide produced in the lateral hypothalamus. Adiponectin and Orexin-A are strongly decreased in obesity and are associated with metabolic and inflammatory pathways. The aim of this review was to investigate the involvement of the autonomic nervous system focusing on Adiponectin and Orexin-A after bariatric surgery. After bariatric surgery, Adiponectin and Orexin-A levels are strongly increased independently of weight loss showing that hormone increases are also attributable to a rearrangement of metabolic and inflammatory mediators. The restriction of food intake and malabsorption are not sufficient to clarify the clinical effects of bariatric surgery suggesting the involvement of neuro-hormonal feedback loops and also of mediators such as Adiponectin and Orexin-A.
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- Anna Valenzano
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, 71100 Foggia, Italy; (A.V.); (F.S.); (G.C.)
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- General Surgery, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, 71100 Foggia, Italy; (N.T.); (A.A.)
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- General Surgery, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, 71100 Foggia, Italy; (N.T.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Motor Sciences and Wellness, University of Naples “Parthenope”, 80133 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Human Physiology and Unit of Dietetic and Sport Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80138 Naples, Italy; (M.M.); (A.M.); (V.M.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Human Physiology and Unit of Dietetic and Sport Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80138 Naples, Italy; (M.M.); (A.M.); (V.M.)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, 71100 Foggia, Italy; (A.V.); (F.S.); (G.C.)
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- Pediatrics, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, 71100 Foggia, Italy;
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Human Physiology and Unit of Dietetic and Sport Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80138 Naples, Italy; (M.M.); (A.M.); (V.M.)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, 71100 Foggia, Italy; (A.V.); (F.S.); (G.C.)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, 71100 Foggia, Italy; (A.V.); (F.S.); (G.C.)
- Correspondence: (G.M.); (R.P.); Tel.: +39-0881588095 (G.M.)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, 71100 Foggia, Italy; (A.V.); (F.S.); (G.C.)
- Correspondence: (G.M.); (R.P.); Tel.: +39-0881588095 (G.M.)
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Rutigliano I, de Filippo G, Campanozzi A. The Importance of Reducing Salt Intake in Children, While Respecting the Correct Iodine Supplementation. The Pediatricians' Point of View. High Blood Press Cardiovasc Prev 2020; 27:601-602. [PMID: 33010008 DOI: 10.1007/s40292-020-00413-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2020] [Accepted: 09/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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- Irene Rutigliano
- Pediatrics, IRCCS "Casa Sollievo Della Sofferenza", San Giovanni Rotondo, FG, Italy
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- Service d'Endocrinologie-Diabétologie Pédiatrique, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Robert Debré, Paris, France.,French Clinical Research Group On Adolescent Medicine and Health, Paris, France
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- Pediatrics, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.
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Nastro FF, Tolone C, Serra MR, Pacella D, Campanozzi A, Strisciuglio C. Prevalence of functional gastrointestinal disorders in children with celiac disease during the COVID-19 lockdown. Dig Liver Dis 2020; 52:1082-1084. [PMID: 32680759 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2020.06.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Revised: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- University of Campania ``Luigi Vanvitelli'', Department of Woman, Child and Generall Specialistic Surgery, Naples, Italy
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- University of Naples Federico II, Department of Public Health, Naples, Italy
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- University of Foggia, Department of Medical and Surgical sciences, Italy
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- University of Campania ``Luigi Vanvitelli'', Department of Woman, Child and Generall Specialistic Surgery, Naples, Italy..
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Campanozzi A, Macchia PE, De Filippo G, Strazzullo P. Reply to A Olivieri et al. Am J Clin Nutr 2019; 110:1267. [PMID: 31667518 DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/nqz207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Angelo Campanozzi
- From Pediatrics, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia Medical School, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University of Naples Medical School, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University of Naples Medical School, Naples, Italy.,Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Bicêtre, Service de Médecine des Adolescents, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University of Naples Medical School, Naples, Italy
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Rendina D, Campanozzi A, De Filippo G. Methodological approach to the assessment of the obesogenic environment in children and adolescents: A review of the literature. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2019; 29:561-571. [PMID: 31078362 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2019.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2018] [Revised: 02/27/2019] [Accepted: 02/28/2019] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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AIMS Childhood and adolescent obesity has been defined as a planetary epidemic by WHO "globesity". The obesogenic environment, defined as a life environment promoting a high-energy intake and a sedentary lifestyle, significantly contributes to the genesis and the diffusion of the globesity. In the last decades, several authors and working groups tried to develop methodological instruments in order to guarantee a reliable analysis of an obesogenic environment. Their efforts have led to the production of a relatively large number of questionnaires with different characteristics. The general aim of these questionnaires is to identify the factors that significantly contribute to the creation of an obesogenic environment around children and adolescents. As a result of this work, a number of studies were carried out using such questionnaires. Aim of this review is to evaluate ad hoc questionnaires useful to identify and analyze obesogenic environment. DATA SYNTHESIS The search was carried out in February-March 2017 using the PubMed-Medline and Scopus databases (time interval: the last 10 years). After the selection and verification phases, a total of 14 studies were selected and therefore included in the present review. CONCLUSIONS The questionnaires constructed and validated to analyze multiple constitutive elements of an obesogenic environment at the same time are complex and must be administered by qualified and trained staff. On the other hand, when two or more questionnaires are used to analyze different factors, the questionnaires used are generally shorter, self-administered, and generally easier to understand and interpret.
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- D Rendina
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University of Naples Medical School, Naples, Italy; Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Bicêtre, Service de Médecine des Adolescents, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Pediatric Unit, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Bicêtre, Service de Médecine des Adolescents, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France; French Clinical Research Group in Adolescent Medicine and Health, Paris, France.
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Campanozzi A, Rutigliano I, Macchia PE, De Filippo G, Barbato A, Iacone R, Russo O, D'Angelo G, Frigeri M, Pensabene L, Malamisura B, Cecere G, Micillo M, Francavilla R, Tetro A, Lombardi G, Tonelli L, Castellucci G, Ferraro L, Di Biase R, Lezo A, Salvatore S, Paoletti S, Siani A, Galeone D, Formisano P, Strazzullo P. Iodine deficiency among Italian children and adolescents assessed through 24-hour urinary iodine excretion. Am J Clin Nutr 2019; 109:1080-1087. [PMID: 30982855 DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/nqy393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2018] [Accepted: 12/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Iodine is an essential micronutrient for intellectual development in children. Information on iodine intakes based on 24-h urinary iodine excretion (UIE) is scant, because iodine status is only assessed by the measurement of urinary iodine concentration (UIC) in spot urine samples. OBJECTIVES The aim of our study was to evaluate the iodine intake of school-age children and adolescents, using UIE measurement in 24-h urine collections. METHODS The study population included 1270 healthy subjects (677 boys, 593 girls) aged 6-18 y (mean age ± SD: 10.3 ± 2.9) from 10 Italian regions. Daily iodine intake was estimated as UIE/0.92, based on the notion that $\sim$92% of the dietary iodine intake is absorbed. The adequacy of intakes was assessed according to the Dietary Reference Values for iodine of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Body mass index (BMI) and UIC were also measured for each subject. RESULTS Based on the scientific opinion of EFSA, 600 of 1270 subjects (47.2%) had a lower than adequate iodine intake, with a higher prevalence among girls (54.6%) compared with boys (40.2%) (P < 0.001). Although UIE and 24-h urinary volumes increased with age (P < 0.001), a progressive decrease in the percentage of subjects with iodine excretion <100 µg/24 h (P < 0.001) was observed, without any significant difference in the percentage of subjects with UIC <100 µg/L. No significant association was detected between BMI z-score and UIE (P = 0.603) or UIC (P = 0.869). CONCLUSIONS A sizable proportion of our population, especially girls, appeared to be at risk of iodine inadequacy. The simple measurement of UIC could lead to underestimation of the occurrence of iodine deficiency in younger children, because of the age-related smaller urine volumes producing spuriously higher iodine concentrations.
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- Angelo Campanozzi
- Pediatrics, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia Medical School, Foggia, Italy
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- Pediatrics, IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, San Giovanni Rotondo (Foggia), Italy
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- Departments of 3Clinical Medicine and Surgery.,Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Bicêtre, Service de Médecine des Adolescents, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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- Pediatrics, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia Medical School, Foggia, Italy
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- Pediatrics, University Magna Graecia Medical School, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Pediatrics, San Paolo Hospital, Bari, Italy
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- Pediatrics, University of Insubria Medical School, Varese, Italy
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- Epidemiology and Population Genetics, Institute of Food Science and Technology, National Research Council, Avellino, Italy
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- Italian Ministry of Health, Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Rome, Italy
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- Translational Medical Science, Federico II University of Naples Medical School, Naples, Italy
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Scarpato E, Auricchio R, Penagini F, Campanozzi A, Zuccotti GV, Troncone R. Efficacy of the gluten free diet in the management of functional gastrointestinal disorders: a systematic review on behalf of the Italian Society of Paediatrics. Ital J Pediatr 2019; 45:9. [PMID: 30635010 PMCID: PMC6329096 DOI: 10.1186/s13052-019-0606-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2018] [Accepted: 01/03/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are characterized by chronic/recurrent gastrointestinal symptoms not related to organic disorders. Due to the limited treatment options and to the perception of subjects with FGIDs suffering from a food intolerance, in recent years there has been an increase in the self-prescription of elimination diets, especially gluten free diet (GFD), for the treatment of these disorders. For this reason, we decided to perform this systematic review with the aim to evaluate the available evidence on the effects of a GFD on gastrointestinal symptoms, in subjects with FGIDs. METHODS Cochrane Library and MEDLINE (via PubMed) databases were searched, from inception to March 2018, using the MeSH terms "functional gastrointestinal disorder OR irritable bowel syndrome AND gluten". We included all the clinical trials published in English and evaluating the effects of a GFD in subjects with FGIDs diagnosed according to the Rome II, III, and IV criteria. RESULTS Eleven trials were eligible (3 prospective trials, 8 single or double-blind placebo-controlled trials), with 10/11 trials including adult subjects with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or FGIDs. Most of the prospective studies found an effect of GFD on gastrointestinal symptoms control. Nevertheless, 1 trial failed to find an association between gluten and GI symptoms when FODMAPs (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols) content was simultaneously reduced in the diet, and 2 trials reported a worsening of symptoms during placebo administration. The results of the different trials are difficult to compare due to discrepancies in the study protocols regarding the amount and type of gluten administered, the duration of the gluten challenge, the type of placebo used, and the duration of the challenge itself. CONCLUSIONS According to our results, gluten may contribute to the occurrence of gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with FGIDs, particularly in those with IBS. Nevertheless, the results of the currently available trials are difficult to compare due to the lack of standardization in the study designs. For this reason, it is still not possible to recommend the use of the GFD in the routine management of FGIDs.
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- Elena Scarpato
- Department of Translational Medical Sciences - Section of Paediatrics, University of Naples Federico II, via Pansini 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences - Section of Paediatrics, University of Naples Federico II, via Pansini 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Milan, V. Buzzi Children's Hospital, via Castelvetro 32, 20154, Milan, Italy
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- Pediatrics, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, via Luigi Pinto 1, 71100, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Milan, V. Buzzi Children's Hospital, via Castelvetro 32, 20154, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences - Section of Paediatrics, University of Naples Federico II, via Pansini 5, 80131, Naples, Italy.
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Santangelo B, Lapolla R, Rutigliano I, Pettoello Mantovani M, Campanozzi A. Nearly half of the adolescents in an Italian school-based study exceeded the recommended upper limits for daily caffeine consumption. Acta Paediatr 2018; 107:1055-1059. [PMID: 29512222 DOI: 10.1111/apa.14277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2017] [Revised: 12/17/2017] [Accepted: 02/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM No data are available on caffeine consumption among Italian adolescents. We investigated caffeine intake from coffee, soft drinks and energy drinks in a sample of Italian adolescents and determined if they exceeded the recommended limits. METHODS The study comprised 1213 adolescents with a mean age of 15.1 years (range 12-19) from four schools in Foggia, southern Italy. Caffeine intake was assessed using an anonymous self-reported questionnaire during the 2013/2014 school year. We calculated the percentage of daily caffeine consumers, their mean intake of caffeine from beverages and the contribution of each beverage category to the total caffeine intake. RESULTS Approximately 76% of the sample consumed caffeine every day, amounting to 125.5 ± 69.2 mg/day and 2.1 ± 1.2 mg/kg/day. When we applied the reference values from the Academy of Pediatrics, we found that 46% of the adolescents exceeded the recommended upper limits. Coffee was the most frequently consumed caffeinated drink and the main contributor to daily caffeine intake. CONCLUSION More than three quarters (76%) of the Italian adolescents in our study drank coffee on a daily basis and nearly half (46%) exceeded the recommended upper limits. Strategies are needed to reduce caffeine consumption by adolescents.
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- Barbara Santangelo
- Pediatrics; Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences; University of Foggia; Foggia Italy
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- Pediatrics; Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences; University of Foggia; Foggia Italy
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- Pediatrics; IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza; San Giovanni Rotondo Italy
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- Pediatrics; Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences; University of Foggia; Foggia Italy
- Pediatrics; IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza; San Giovanni Rotondo Italy
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- Pediatrics; Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences; University of Foggia; Foggia Italy
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D'Apolito M, Campanozzi A, Giardino I, Pettoello-Mantovani M. Levels of inflammatory cytokines from peripheral blood mononuclear cells of children with cow's milk protein allergy. Turk Arch Pediatr 2017; 52:208-212. [PMID: 29483800 DOI: 10.5152/turkpediatriars.2017.6290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2017] [Accepted: 11/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Aim The aim of the study was to investigate the level of cytokines in cultures of cow's milk protein- stimulated peripheral blood mononuclear cells of patients with cow's milk protein allergy. Material and Methods Eleven children with cow's milk protein allergy and 11 non-allergic controls were studied. Their peripheral blood mononuclear cells were cultured alone and in the presence of cow's milk α-lactalbumin; β-lactoglobulin; αS 1, αS 2, β, and κ-casein fraction mixtures; and a cow's protein mixture from whole milk. Production of cytokines, tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-10, and interleukin-12 were determined in culture supernatants. Results In cow's milk protein-stimulated peripheral blood mononuclear cell cultures of children with cow's milk protein allergy, tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-10, and interleukin-12 production was significantly higher than in non-allergic controls (p<0.05). No difference in cytokine production was found between cultures obtained from unstimulated peripheral blood mononuclear cell cultures of both cow's milk protein allergy and non-allergic controls. Conclusions The findings of this preliminary study align with data from the literature suggesting that the investigation of tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-10, and interleukin-12 in cow's milk protein-stimulated peripheral blood mononuclear cell cultures of children may be taken in further consideration to explore whether they might have a predictive role for cow's milk protein allergy. Further studies are therefore needed to extensively investigate this issue.
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- Maria D'Apolito
- Pediatric Research Center, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Pediatric Research Center, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Pediatric Research Center, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.,University Pediatric Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Scientific Institute "Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza", University of Foggia, Italy.,European Paediatric Association/Union of National Paediatric Societies and Associations (EPA/UNEPSA), Berlin, Germany
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Martinelli M, Ummarino D, Giugliano FP, Sciorio E, Tortora C, Bruzzese D, De Giovanni D, Rutigliano I, Valenti S, Romano C, Campanozzi A, Miele E, Staiano A. Efficacy of a standardized extract of Matricariae chamomilla L., Melissa officinalis L. and tyndallized Lactobacillus acidophilus (HA122) in infantile colic: An open randomized controlled trial. Neurogastroenterol Motil 2017; 29. [PMID: 28665038 DOI: 10.1111/nmo.13145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2016] [Accepted: 05/29/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Infant colic (IC) is a prevalent physiological event of infants, which can disrupt the child's home environment. We aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a mixture of Matricariae chamomilla L., Melissa officinalis L. and tyndallized Lactobacillus acidophilus (HA122) compared with Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 and with simethicone for the treatment of IC. METHODS A multicenter randomized comparative study was conducted in infants with colic, according to Rome III criteria, who were randomly assigned to receive M. chamomilla L., M. officinalis L. and tyndallized L. acidophilus (HA122) (Colimil® Plus® ; Milte Italia Spa, Milan, Italy) (Group A), L. reuteri DSM 17938 (Group B) and simethicone (Group C). Treatment was given to subjects for 28 days. KEY RESULTS One-hundred and seventy-six patients completed the study. Mean daily crying time at day 28 was significantly lower in group A (-44, 95% CI: -58 to -30, P<.001) and group B (-35, 95% CI: -49 to -20, P<.001) when compared to group C. No significant difference was observed between Group A and Group B (mean difference: -9 minutes, 95% CI -23 to +5, P=.205). At day 28, 39 of 57 (68.4%) of infants in Group C responded to the treatment compared with 57 out of 60 patients (95%) of Group A and 51 out of 59 (86.4%) of Group B (P<.001). CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that administration of M. chamomilla L., M. officinalis L. and tyndallized L. acidophilus (HA122) and L. reuteri DSM 17938 are significantly more effective than simethicone in IC. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02708238.
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- M Martinelli
- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Pediatrics of the University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Institute of Pediatrics of the University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Endoscopy and Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Pediatrics, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Endoscopy and Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Pediatrics, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Institute of Pediatrics of the University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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Ferrara P, Corsello G, Basile MC, Nigri L, Campanozzi A, Ehrich J, Pettoello-Mantovani M. The Economic Burden of Child Maltreatment in High Income Countries. J Pediatr 2015; 167:1457-9. [PMID: 26611458 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2015.09.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- Pietro Ferrara
- Italian Society of Pediatrics (SIP), Rome, Italy; Institute of Pediatrics, Catholic University Medical School, Rome, Italy.
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- Italian Society of Pediatrics (SIP), Rome, Italy; European Paediatric Association-Union of National European Paediatric Societies and Associations (EPA-UNEPSA), Berlin, Germany; Institute of Pediatrics, University of Palermo, Italy
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- European Paediatric Association-Union of National European Paediatric Societies and Associations (EPA-UNEPSA), Berlin, Germany; Italian Federation of Pediatricians (FIMP), Rome, Italy
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- Italian Society of Pediatrics (SIP), Rome, Italy; European Paediatric Association-Union of National European Paediatric Societies and Associations (EPA-UNEPSA), Berlin, Germany; Institute of Pediatrics and Residency program, University of Foggia, Italy
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- European Paediatric Association-Union of National European Paediatric Societies and Associations (EPA-UNEPSA), Berlin, Germany; Children's Hospital, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Italian Society of Pediatrics (SIP), Rome, Italy; European Paediatric Association-Union of National European Paediatric Societies and Associations (EPA-UNEPSA), Berlin, Germany; Institute of Pediatrics and Residency program, University of Foggia, Italy
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Pensabene L, Talarico V, Concolino D, Ciliberto D, Campanozzi A, Gentile T, Rutigliano V, Salvatore S, Staiano A, Di Lorenzo C. Postinfectious functional gastrointestinal disorders in children: a multicenter prospective study. J Pediatr 2015; 166:903-7.e1. [PMID: 25661403 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2014.12.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2014] [Revised: 12/01/2014] [Accepted: 12/17/2014] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To prospectively investigate the occurrence of postinfectious functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs), diagnosed according to the Rome III criteria, in children with acute diarrhea of different infectious etiology. STUDY DESIGN This was a prospective cohort multicenter study. Children 4-17 years of age presenting with acute diarrhea who tested positive for an enteric infection were recruited within 1 month from the episode and matched with control subjects of similar age and sex. Symptoms were evaluated with a validated questionnaire for FGIDs at the time of enrollment in the study and after 3 and 6 months. RESULTS A total of 64 patients (36 boys; median age 5.3 years; age range 4.1-14.1 years) were recruited, 32 subjects in each arm. Infections included rotavirus (56.8%), salmonella (30%), adenovirus (6.6%), norovirus (3.3%), and Giardia lamblia (3.3%). FGIDs were significantly more common in exposed patients compared with controls within 1 month from acute diarrhea (40.6% vs 12.5% [P = .02, relative risk (RR) = 1.9]), 3 months (53% vs 15.6% [P = .003, RR = 2.2]), and 6 months (46.8% vs 15.6% [P = .01, RR = 1.9]) later. No correlation was found between different etiologies, age, or sex, and any type of FGIDs. Among exposed children, abdominal pain-related FGIDs were significantly more frequent compared with controls after 6 months from infection (P = .04, RR = 1.7). CONCLUSION This prospective cohort multicenter study supports postinfectious FGIDs as a true entity in children. There seems to be a significant increase in abdominal pain-related FGIDs after acute diarrhea in children within 1 month and 3 and 6 months later.
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- Licia Pensabene
- Department of Pediatrics, University Magna Graecia, Catanzaro, Italy.
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Magna Graecia, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
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De Filippo G, Rendina D, Moccia F, Rocco V, Campanozzi A. Interleukin-6, soluble interleukin-6 receptor/interleukin-6 complex and insulin resistance in obese children and adolescents. J Endocrinol Invest 2015; 38:339-43. [PMID: 25245339 DOI: 10.1007/s40618-014-0176-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2014] [Accepted: 09/10/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIM To study the characteristics of interleukin 6 (IL6), soluble form of interleukin 6 receptor (sILR)/IL6 complex in obese children and adolescents and its relationship with insulin resistance (IR). SUBJECTS AND METHODS 66 obese children and adolescents [34 boys, mean age 10.3 ± 2.9 years, z-score of body mass index (BMI) 4.76 ± 1.36] and 24 non-obese healthy sex- and age-matched controls. Fasting levels of glucose, insulin, IL6, sIL6, sgp130 were measured. IR was assessed by homeostasis model assessment of IR (HOMA-IR). RESULTS Obese subjects showed increased levels of insulin and IL-6 and higher HOMA-IR compared to controls (117.67 ± 50.9 vs. 62.42 ± 29.4 pmol/L, 2.73 ± 0.98 vs. 1.07 ± 0.41 pg/ml and 4.03 ± 2.16 vs. 1.83 ± 1.05 for insulin, IL-6 and HOMA-IR, respectively, p < 0.01 in all cases). sIL-6R levels were significantly lower in obese subjects (34.7 ± 14.2 vs. 55.6 ± 15.2 ng/ml in controls, p = 0.005), whereas sgp130 levels were not significantly different. In obese subjects, IL-6 directly correlated with z-score BMI (r = 0.481, p = 0.009) and with waist-to-height ratio (r = 0.494, p = 0.007), while sIL6-R was inversely related to HOMA-IR (r = -0.522, p = 0.002). Insulin resistant subjects showed higher levels of IL6 and lower levels of sIL6R (3.31 ± 0.72 vs. 2.25 ± 0.64 pg/ml, p = 0.020 and 25.3 ± 9.3 vs. 42.5 ± 10.4 ng/ml, p = 0.013, respectively). CONCLUSIONS In obese children and adolescents, IR is associated with elevated levels of IL-6 and diminished values of sIL-6R.
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- G De Filippo
- Pediatric Endocrinology Unit, Gaetano Rummo Hospital, Benevento, Italy.
- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Service d'Endocrinologie et Diabétologie Pédiatrique, Hôpitaux Universitaires Paris Sud, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France.
- Service d'Endocrinologie et Diabétologie Pédiatrique, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bicêtre, 78, rue du Général Leclerc, 94275, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France.
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Biochemistry Unit, Gaetano Rummo Hospital, Benevento, Italy
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- Biochemistry Unit, Gaetano Rummo Hospital, Benevento, Italy
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- Pediatrics, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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Veropalumbo C, Campanozzi A, De Gregorio F, Correra A, Raia V, Vajro P. Shwachman-Diamond syndrome with autoimmune-like liver disease and enteropathy mimicking celiac disease. Clin Res Hepatol Gastroenterol 2015; 39:e1-4. [PMID: 25129842 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinre.2014.06.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2014] [Revised: 06/16/2014] [Accepted: 06/29/2014] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Liver abnormalities that normalize during infancy as well an enteropathy are reported in Shwachman-Diamond syndrome (SDS). The pathogenesis of both conditions is unknown. We report two SDS cases with autoimmune-like (antismooth muscle and/or antinuclear antibody positivity) liver disease and antigliadin antibody positive inflammatory enteropathy. Hypertransaminasemia did not resolve after immunosuppressive therapy and/or a gluten-free diet. These transient autoimmune phenomena and gut-liver axis perturbations may have played a role in transient SDS hepatopathy and enteropathy. Our report may stimulate other studies to define the relationship between the SDS genetic defect and intestinal permeability as the pathogenic mechanism underlying SDS related liver and intestinal inflammation.
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- Department of Scienze Mediche e del Lavoro, Pediatrics Section, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.
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- Pediatrics Section, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Chair of Pediatrics, University of Salerno, Baronissi-Salerno, Italy; European Laboratory for Food Induced Disease (ELFID), Naples, Italy.
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D'Apolito M, Du X, Pisanelli D, Pettoello-Mantovani M, Campanozzi A, Giacco F, Maffione AB, Colia AL, Brownlee M, Giardino I. Urea-induced ROS cause endothelial dysfunction in chronic renal failure. Atherosclerosis 2015; 239:393-400. [PMID: 25682038 DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2015.01.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2014] [Revised: 01/28/2015] [Accepted: 01/28/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The pathogenic events responsible for accelerated atherosclerosis in patients with chronic renal failure (CRF) are poorly understood. Here we investigate the hypothesis that concentrations of urea associated with CRF and increased ROS production in adipocytes might also increase ROS production directly in arterial endothelial cells, causing the same pathophysiologic changes seen with hyperglycemia. METHODS Primary cultures of human aortic endothelial cells (HAEC) were exposed to 20mM urea for 48 h. C57BL/6J wild-type mice underwent 5/6 nephrectomy or a sham operation. Randomized groups of 5/6 nephrectomized mice and their controls were also injected i.p. with a SOD/catalase mimetic (MnTBAP) for 15 days starting immediately after the final surgical procedure. RESULTS Urea at concentrations seen in CRF induced mitochondrial ROS production in cultured HAEC. Urea-induced ROS caused the activation of endothelial pro-inflammatory pathways through the inhibition of GAPDH, including increased protein kinase C isoforms activity, increased hexosamine pathway activity, and accumulation of intracellular AGEs (advanced glycation end products). Urea-induced ROS directly inactivated the anti-atherosclerosis enzyme PGI2 synthase and also caused ER stress. Normalization of mitochondrial ROS production prevented each of these effects of urea. In uremic mice, treatment with MnTBAP prevented aortic oxidative stress, PGI2 synthase activity reduction and increased expression of the pro-inflammatory proteins TNFα, IL-6, VCAM1, Endoglin, and MCP-1. CONCLUSIONS Taken together, these data show that urea itself, at levels common in patients with CRF, causes endothelial dysfunction and activation of proatherogenic pathways.
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- Maria D'Apolito
- Institute of Pediatrics, University of Foggia, Foggia Viale Pinto 1, O.O.R.R., Foggia, Italy
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- Diabetes Research Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1300 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, New York, 10461, USA
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Viale Pinto 1, O.O.R.R., Foggia, Italy
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- Institute of Pediatrics, University of Foggia, Foggia Viale Pinto 1, O.O.R.R., Foggia, Italy
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- Diabetes Research Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1300 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, New York, 10461, USA
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Viale Pinto 1, O.O.R.R., Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Viale Pinto 1, O.O.R.R., Foggia, Italy
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- Diabetes Research Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1300 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, New York, 10461, USA
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Viale Pinto 1, O.O.R.R., Foggia, Italy.
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D’Apolito M, Du X, Zong H, Catucci A, Maiuri L, Trivisano T, Pettoello-Mantovani M, Campanozzi A, Raia V, Pessin JE, Brownlee M, Giardino I. Urea-induced ROS generation causes insulin resistance in mice with chronic renal failure. J Clin Invest 2014. [DOI: 10.1172/jci78338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Giannetti E, Alessandrella A, De Giovanni D, Campanozzi A, Staiano A, Miele E. A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, crossover trial on the efficacy of a mixture of three bifidobacteria in children with functional abdominal pain. Dig Liver Dis 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2014.07.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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Morano M, Colella D, Rutigliano I, Fiore P, Pettoello-Mantovani M, Campanozzi A. A multi-modal training programme to improve physical activity, physical fitness and perceived physical ability in obese children. J Sports Sci 2013; 32:345-53. [DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2013.824602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Ordonez F, Barbot-Trystram L, Lacaille F, Chardot C, Ganousse S, Petit LM, Colomb-Jung V, Dalodier E, Salomon J, Talbotec C, Campanozzi A, Ruemmele F, Révillon Y, Sauvat F, Kapel N, Goulet O. Intestinal absorption rate in children after small intestinal transplantation. Am J Clin Nutr 2013; 97:743-9. [PMID: 23388657 DOI: 10.3945/ajcn.112.050799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Small bowel transplantation has now become a recognized treatment of irreversible, permanent, and subtotal intestinal failure. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to assess intestinal absorption at the time of weaning from parenteral nutrition in a series of children after intestinal transplantation. DESIGN Twenty-four children (age range: 14-115 mo) received intestinal transplantation, together with the liver in 6 children and the colon in 16 children. Parenteral nutrition was slowly tapered while increasing enteral tube feeding. The absorption rate was measured from a 3-d stool balance analysis performed a few days after the child had weaned from parenteral nutrition to exclusive enteral tube feeding. Results were analyzed according to the resting energy expenditure (REE; Schofield formula). RESULTS All children were weaned from parenteral nutrition between 31 and 85 d posttransplantation. Median intakes were as follows: energy, 107 kcal · kg(-1) · d(-1) (range: 79-168 kcal · kg(-1) · d(-1)); lipids, 39 kcal · kg(-1) · d(-1) (range: 20-70 kcal · kg(-1) · d(-1)); and nitrogen, 17 kcal · kg(-1) · d(-1) (range: 11-27 kcal · kg(-1) · d(-1)). Median daily stool output was 998 mL/d (range: 220-2025 mL/d). Median absorption rates were 88% (range: 75-96%) for energy, 82% (range: 55-98%) for lipids, and 77% (range: 61-88%) for nitrogen. The ratios for ingested energy to REE and absorbed energy to REE were 2.2 (range: 1.6-3.6) and 1.8 (range: 1.3-3.3), respectively. CONCLUSION These data indicate a suboptimal intestinal graft absorption capacity with fat malabsorption, which necessitates energy intakes of at least twice the REE.
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- Felipe Ordonez
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, National Reference Center for Rare Digestive Diseases in Children, APHP, Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital, Paris Descartes University, Paris, France
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Strazzullo P, Campanozzi A, Avallone S. Does salt intake in the first two years of life affect the development of cardiovascular disorders in adulthood? Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2012; 22:787-792. [PMID: 22749679 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2012.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2012] [Revised: 04/12/2012] [Accepted: 04/13/2012] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Excess salt intake impacts on blood pressure (BP) and the pathogenetic mechanisms of atherosclerosis predisposing to stroke and other cardiovascular disorders. The influence of salt starts early in life. Two randomized controlled trials in newborn infants suggest a direct association between dietary sodium intake and BP since the first few months of life. Newborn infants display aversion to the salt taste to develop a "preference" for salt only at age 2-3 years, in part in relation to post-natal events: this preference might be associated with later development of hypertension. The amount of sodium to be retained by an infant for proper physiological growth is largely covered by breast feeding (or low sodium formula milk) in the first six months, and later on by the gradual implementation of complementary feeding, without the need for any added salt upon food preparation. Given the lack of dose-dependence data, reference nutrient intakes (RNI) or adequate intakes (AI) for sodium have been established by national health institutions in various countries. The U.K. RNI was set at 242 mg a day for infants 0-6 months with gradual increase to 0.5 g up until age 3. The U.S. AI is somewhat lower for age 0-6 months but larger for age 1-3 years. According to a recent report, the average sodium intake in U.S. children is close to the AI up to age 2 years, to become progressively greater exceeding the Institute of Medicine recommendation later on.
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- P Strazzullo
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, ESH Excellence Centre of Hypertension, Federico II University of Naples Medical School, Naples, Italy.
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Quitadamo P, Coccorullo P, Giannetti E, Romano C, Chiaro A, Campanozzi A, Poli E, Cucchiara S, Di Nardo G, Staiano A. A randomized, prospective, comparison study of a mixture of acacia fiber, psyllium fiber, and fructose vs polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes for the treatment of chronic functional constipation in childhood. J Pediatr 2012; 161:710-5.e1. [PMID: 22677568 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2012.04.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2011] [Revised: 03/14/2012] [Accepted: 04/23/2012] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To compare the effectiveness of a mixture of acacia fiber, psyllium fiber, and fructose (AFPFF) with polyethylene glycol 3350 combined with electrolytes (PEG+E) in the treatment of children with chronic functional constipation (CFC); and to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of AFPFF in the treatment of children with CFC. STUDY DESIGN This was a randomized, open label, prospective, controlled, parallel-group study involving 100 children (M/F: 38/62; mean age ± SD: 6.5 ± 2.7 years) who were diagnosed with CFC according to the Rome III Criteria. Children were randomly divided into 2 groups: 50 children received AFPFF (16.8 g daily) and 50 children received PEG+E (0.5 g/kg daily) for 8 weeks. Primary outcome measures were frequency of bowel movements, stool consistency, fecal incontinence, and improvement of other associated gastrointestinal symptoms. Safety was assessed with evaluation of clinical adverse effects and growth measurements. RESULTS Compliance rates were 72% for AFPFF and 96% for PEG+E. A significant improvement of constipation was seen in both groups. After 8 weeks, 77.8% of children treated with AFPFF and 83% of children treated with PEG+E had improved (P = .788). Neither PEG+E nor AFPFF caused any clinically significant side effects during the entire course of the study period. CONCLUSIONS In this randomized study, we did not find any significant difference between the efficacy of AFPFF and PEG+E in the treatment of children with CFC. Both medications were proved to be safe for CFC treatment, but PEG+E was better accepted by children.
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- Paolo Quitadamo
- Department of Pediatrics, University "Federico II," Naples, Italy
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Albenzio M, Campanozzi A, D’Apolito M, Santillo A, Mantovani MP, Sevi A. Differences in protein fraction from goat and cow milk and their role on cytokine production in children with cow's milk protein allergy. Small Rumin Res 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2012.02.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Strazzullo P, Cairella G, Campanozzi A, Carcea M, Galeone D, Galletti F, Giampaoli S, Iacoviello L, Scalfi L. Population based strategy for dietary salt intake reduction: Italian initiatives in the European framework. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2012; 22:161-166. [PMID: 22364888 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2011.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2011] [Revised: 09/16/2011] [Accepted: 10/20/2011] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Excess dietary sodium chloride (salt) intake is etiologically related to hypertension and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Moderate reduction of salt intake reduces blood pressure (BP) and is expected to contribute to reduce the risk of CVD. Previous community-based trials to reduce BP by means of salt reduction were very successful. The initial positive results of national strategies of dietary salt intake reduction in several European countries, driven by the initiative of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and non-governmental organisations such as the World Action of Salt and Health (WASH), have paved the way for action in other European Union (EU) member states. In Italy, several initiatives aiming at reduction of salt intake at the population level have been recently undertaken. These initiatives include i) the evaluation of current dietary habits promoted by the Working Group for Dietary Salt Reduction in Italy (GIRCSI); ii) the chemical analysis of the bread salt content, a major source of sodium intake in Italy, and the agreement between the bakers' associations and the Ministry of Health for a gradual reduction of the bread salt content; iii) the implementation of educational campaigns to increase population awareness, iv) the involvement of the food catering system. In the immediate future, food reformulation must be extended to other food categories in collaboration with industry, foods' salt targets ought to be defined, the food labelling system must be improved and population salt awareness must be further increased through educational campaigns. The GIRCSI Working Group is committed to pursue these objectives.
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- P Strazzullo
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, ESH Excellence Center of Hypertension, "Federico II" University of Naples Medical School, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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Stocco G, Londero M, Campanozzi A, Martelossi S, Marino S, Malusa N, Bartoli F, Decorti G, Ventura A. Usefulness of the measurement of azathioprine metabolites in the assessment of non-adherence. J Crohns Colitis 2010; 4:599-602. [PMID: 21122567 DOI: 10.1016/j.crohns.2010.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2009] [Revised: 04/09/2010] [Accepted: 04/09/2010] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Azathioprine is a thiopurine immunosuppressive antimetabolite used to chronically treat inflammatory bowel disease and autoimmune hepatitis. Azathioprine treatment is a long-term therapy and therefore it is at risk for non-adherence, which is considered an important determinant of treatment inefficacy. Measurement of 6-thioguanine and 6-methylmercaptopurine nucleotides has been recently suggested as a screener for non-adherence detection. We describe four young patients in which non-adherence to azathioprine therapy was detected only through the measurement of drug metabolite concentrations, and the criterion for non-adherence was undetectable metabolite levels. After the identification of non-adherence, patients and their families were approached and the importance of a correct drug administration was thoroughly enlightened and discussed; this allowed obtaining a full remission in all subjects. Our observations support the use of undetectable metabolite levels as indicators of non-adherence to therapy in azathioprine treated patients. The additional level of medical supervision given by this assay allows getting a better adherence to medical treatment, which results in an improvement in the response to therapy; these benefits may justify the costs associated with the assay.
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Guariso G, Meneghel A, Dalla Pozza LV, Romano C, Dall'Oglio L, Lombardi G, Conte S, Calacoci M, Campanozzi A, Nichetti C, Piovan S, Zancan L, Facchin P. Indications to upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in children with dyspepsia. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2010; 50:493-9. [PMID: 20639706 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0b013e3181bb3362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The objective of the study was to ascertain the appropriateness of indications for upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy in children with dyspepsia. METHODS We used the RAND/University of California at Los Angeles method to investigate the appropriateness of the opinions of a panel of experts. The panel judged 2304 theoretical patient scenarios defined by a combination of demographic and clinical variables. Descriptive and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed. RESULTS The panel rated UGI endoscopy as appropriate in 27.2% of cases, inappropriate in 14.3%, and dubious in 58.5%. Disagreement emerged for 21% of cases. UGI endoscopy was considered increasingly appropriate in cases with a positive family history of peptic ulcer and/or Helicobacter pylori infection (odds ratio [OR] 8.518, P < 0.0001), when dyspepsia interfered with activities of daily living ("sleep" OR 7.540, P < 0.0001; "normal activities" OR 5.725, P < 0.0001), and when patients were older than 10 years ("<or=10 years" OR 0.310, P < 0.0001) the longer the duration ("0-2 months" OR 0.002, P < 0.0001; "3-5 months" OR 0.059, P < 0.0001; "6-11 months" OR 0.516, P = 0.0005) and the greater the severity ("mild" OR 0.002, P < 0.0001; "moderate" OR 0.013, P < 0.0001) of their dyspeptic symptoms. CONCLUSIONS UGI endoscopy is not appropriate for all children with dyspeptic symptoms, but only for cases with a family history of peptic ulcer and/or Helicobacter pylori infection, older than 10 years of age, with symptoms persisting for more than 6 months and severe enough to affect activities of daily living.
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- G Guariso
- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Department of Pediatrics, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
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D’Apolito M, Du X, Zong H, Catucci A, Maiuri L, Trivisano T, Pettoello-Mantovani M, Campanozzi A, Raia V, Pessin JE, Brownlee M, Giardino I. Urea-induced ROS generation causes insulin resistance in mice with chronic renal failure. J Clin Invest 2010. [DOI: 10.1172/jci37672e1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Campanozzi A, Staiano A. Impact of malnutrition on gastrointestinal disorders and gross motor abilities in children with cerebral palsy. Brain Dev 2010; 32:168. [PMID: 19427751 DOI: 10.1016/j.braindev.2009.03.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2009] [Accepted: 03/26/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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D'Apolito M, Du X, Zong H, Catucci A, Maiuri L, Trivisano T, Pettoello-Mantovani M, Campanozzi A, Raia V, Pessin JE, Brownlee M, Giardino I. Urea-induced ROS generation causes insulin resistance in mice with chronic renal failure. J Clin Invest 2009; 120:203-13. [PMID: 19955654 DOI: 10.1172/jci37672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 158] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2009] [Accepted: 10/07/2009] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Although supraphysiological concentrations of urea are known to increase oxidative stress in cultured cells, it is generally thought that the elevated levels of urea in chronic renal failure patients have negligible toxicity. We previously demonstrated that ROS increase intracellular protein modification by O-linked beta-N-acetylglucosamine (O-GlcNAc), and others showed that increased modification of insulin signaling molecules by O-GlcNAc reduces insulin signal transduction. Because both oxidative stress and insulin resistance have been observed in patients with end-stage renal disease, we sought to determine the role of urea in these phenotypes. Treatment of 3T3-L1 adipocytes with urea at disease-relevant concentrations induced ROS production, caused insulin resistance, increased expression of adipokines retinol binding protein 4 (RBP4) and resistin, and increased O-GlcNAc-modified insulin signaling molecules. Investigation of a mouse model of surgically induced renal failure (uremic mice) revealed increased ROS production, modification of insulin signaling molecules by O-GlcNAc, and increased expression of RBP4 and resistin in visceral adipose tissue. Uremic mice also displayed insulin resistance and glucose intolerance, and treatment with an antioxidant SOD/catalase mimetic normalized these defects. The SOD/catalase mimetic treatment also prevented the development of insulin resistance in normal mice after urea infusion. These data suggest that therapeutic targeting of urea-induced ROS may help reduce the high morbidity and mortality caused by end-stage renal disease.
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- Maria D'Apolito
- Institute of Pediatrics, University of Foggia, Viale Pinto 1 O.O.R.R., Foggia, Italy
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BACKGROUND To humanize the management of children in hospitals has become a serious concern of civil society and one of the main goals of public and private health centers, health care providers and governments. DISCUSSION The concepts of family-centered and family-oriented care are discussed with the aim to emphasize their importance in pediatrics. Notions related to family-centered care, such as cultural diversity and cultural competence, are also discussed given the importance they have gained following the recent transformations of socioeconomic, demographic and ethnic characteristics of economically advantaged Countries. Family-centered care has developed as a result of the increased awareness of the importance of meeting the psychosocial and developmental needs of children and of the role of families in promoting the health and well-being of their children. Family-oriented care aims at extending the responsibilities of the pediatrician to include screening, assessment, and referral of parents for physical, emotional, social problems or health risk behaviors that can adversely affect the health and emotional or social well-being of their child. SUMMARY Family-centered and family-oriented care concepts should be incorporated into all aspects of pediatricians' professional practice, whether it is private practice or in public hospitals, to better serve the needs of ill children.
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- Massimo Pettoello-Mantovani
- University of Foggia School of Medicine, Institute of Pediatrics, Foggia, Italy
- World Health Policy Forum (WHPF), Giessen, Germany
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- University of Foggia School of Medicine, Institute of Pediatrics, Foggia, Italy
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- University of Foggia School of Medicine, Institute of Pediatrics, Foggia, Italy
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- University of Foggia School of Medicine, Center of Laboratory Medicine, Foggia, Italy
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Campanozzi A, Russo M, Catucci A, Rutigliano I, Canestrino G, Giardino I, Romondia A, Pettoello-Mantovani M. Hospital-acquired malnutrition in children with mild clinical conditions. Nutrition 2009; 25:540-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2008.11.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2008] [Revised: 10/21/2008] [Accepted: 11/19/2008] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Campanozzi A, Boccia G, Pensabene L, Panetta F, Marseglia A, Strisciuglio P, Barbera C, Magazzù G, Pettoello-Mantovani M, Staiano A. Prevalence and natural history of gastroesophageal reflux: pediatric prospective survey. Pediatrics 2009; 123:779-83. [PMID: 19255002 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2007-3569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The prevalence and natural history of gastroesophageal reflux in infants have been poorly documented. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and natural history of infant regurgitation in Italian children during the first 2 years of life. METHODS A detailed questionnaire, according to the Rome II criteria, was completed by 59 primary care pediatricians to assess infant regurgitation in consecutive patients seen in their office over a 3-month period. A total of 2642 patients aged 0 to 12 months were prospectively enrolled during this 3-month period. Follow-up was performed at 6, 12, 18, and 24 months of age. RESULTS A total of 313 children (12%; 147 girls) received the diagnosis of infant regurgitation. Vomiting was present in 34 of 313 patients. Their score for the Infant Gastroesophageal Reflux Questionnaire was 8.51 +/- 4.75 (mean +/- SD). Follow-up visits were conducted to the end in 210 of 313 subjects. Regurgitation had disappeared in 56 of 210 infants by the first 6 months of age, in 128 by the first 12 months, in 23 at 18 months, and in 3 patients by the first 24 months. At follow-up, 1 of 210 patients had developed a gastroesophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, proven endoscopically and histologically; another patient received a diagnosis of cow milk protein intolerance. The Infant Gastroesophageal Reflux Questionnaire score reached 0 after 8.2 +/- 3.9 months in breastfed infants (89 of 210) and after 9.6 +/- 4.1 months in artificially fed infants. CONCLUSIONS We found that 12% of Italian infants satisfied the Rome II criteria for infant regurgitation. Eighty-eight percent of 210 infants who had completed a 24-month follow-up period had improved at the age of 12 months. Only 1 patient later turned out to have gastroesophageal reflux disease. Use of breast milk was associated with a shorter time necessary to reach an Infant Gastroesophageal Reflux Questionnaire score of 0.
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- Angelo Campanozzi
- University Federico II, Department of Pediatrics, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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Castro M, Papadatou B, Baldassare M, Balli F, Barabino A, Barbera C, Barca S, Barera G, Bascietto F, Berni Canani R, Calacoci M, Campanozzi A, Castellucci G, Catassi C, Colombo M, Covoni MR, Cucchiara S, D'Altilia MR, De Angelis GL, De Virgilis S, Di Ciommo V, Fontana M, Guariso G, Knafelz D, Lambertini A, Licciardi S, Lionetti P, Liotta L, Lombardi G, Maestri L, Martelossi S, Mastella G, Oderda G, Perini R, Pesce F, Ravelli A, Roggero P, Romano C, Rotolo N, Rutigliano V, Scotta S, Sferlazzas C, Staiano A, Ventura A, Zaniboni MG. Inflammatory bowel disease in children and adolescents in Italy: data from the pediatric national IBD register (1996-2003). Inflamm Bowel Dis 2008; 14:1246-52. [PMID: 18521916 DOI: 10.1002/ibd.20470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND The purpose was to assess in Italy the clinical features at diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children. METHODS In 1996 an IBD register of disease onset was established on a national scale. RESULTS Up to the end of 2003, 1576 cases of pediatric IBD were recorded: 810 (52%) ulcerative colitis (UC), 635 (40%) Crohn's disease (CD), and 131 (8%) indeterminate colitis (IC). In the period 1996-2003 an increase of IBD incidence from 0.89 to 1.39/10(5) inhabitants aged <18 years was observed. IBD was more frequent among children aged between 6 and 12 years (57%) but 20% of patients had onset of the disease under 6 years of age; 28 patients were <1 year of age. Overall, 11% had 1 or more family members with IBD. The mean interval between onset of symptoms and diagnosis was higher in CD (10.1 months) and IC (9 months) versus UC (5.8 months). Extended colitis was the most frequent form in UC and ileocolic involvement the most frequent in CD. Upper intestinal tract involvement was present in 11% of CD patients. IC locations were similar to those of UC. Bloody diarrhea and abdominal pain were the most frequent symptoms in UC and IC, and abdominal pain and diarrhea in CD. Extraintestinal symptoms were more frequent in CD than in UC. CONCLUSIONS The IBD incidence in children and adolescents in Italy shows an increasing trend for all 3 pathologies. UC diagnoses exceeded CD.
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- Ospedale Pediatrico Bambini Gesù, Roma, Italia.
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UNLABELLED Multiple skinfold anthropometry (MSA) and bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) are useful as clinically non-invasive, inexpensive and portable techniques, although it is not clear if they can be used interchangeably in the same patient to routinely assess her/his body composition. In order to compare BIA, MSA and DXA in the estimation of lean body mass (LBM) of a pediatric obese population, 103 obese [body mass index (BMI) > 97th percentile] children (median age: 11 years; range: 5.4-16.7 years) underwent nutritional evaluation. After an overnight fast, the subjects' anthropometric measurements were performed by the same investigator: body weight (BW), height, skinfold thickness (four sites); fat body mass (FBM) using Brook or Durnin equations and dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). BIA was performed using a bioelectrical impedance analyzer (Analicor-Eugedia, 50 kHz) and Houtkooper's equation to calculate LBM. Linear regression analysis was performed to evaluate the relationship between the prediction of LBM by MSA, DXA and BIA. The differences between the three techniques were analysed using Student's t-test for paired observations and the Bland and Altmann method. A considerable lack of agreement was observed between DXA- and BIA-LBM (delta = -4.37 kg LBM; delta-2sigma = -11.6 kg LBM; delta+2sigma = +2.8 kg LBM); between DXA- and MSA-LBM (delta = -1.72 kg LBM; delta-2sigma = -8.2 kg LBM; delta+2sigma = +4.8 kg LBM) and between BIA- and MSA-LBM (delta = -2.65 kg LBM; delta-2sigma = -10.5 kg LBM; delta+2sigma = +5.2 kg LBM). CONCLUSION In obese children, DXA, BIA and MSA should not be used interchangeably in the assessment of LBM because of an unacceptable lack of agreement between them. The discrepancies between methods increase with the degree of obesity.
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- Angelo Campanozzi
- Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades, University of Paris 5 Renè Descartes, 149, Rue de Sevres, Paris, France
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