Publications by authors named "B Roviglione"
Article Synopsis
- * The case discusses two Moroccan twins from a triplet pregnancy, where one had a disorder of sexual differentiation and adrenal insufficiency, while the other had normal female external genitalia.
- * Genetic analysis revealed specific mutations and genomic rearrangements in the twins, highlighting the importance of molecular diagnostics for effective treatment and monitoring of such conditions.
Growth factors and metabolic markers in cord blood: relationship to birth weight and length.
J Biol Regul Homeost Agents
August 2014
Article Synopsis
- Low birth weight and shorter length during gestation are linked to increased risks of short stature and metabolic issues in adulthood, though the exact connections remain unclear.
- The study investigated the relationships among birth measurements and various growth-related hormones in a sample of 158 newborns from Genoa, Italy.
- Findings showed that female infants exhibited higher IGF-I levels and distinctive insulin values, with birth weight strongly linked to IGF-II and insulin, suggesting gender differences are significant in understanding prenatal growth.
Background And Purpose: Midbrain-hindbrain involvement in septo-optic dysplasia has not been well described, despite reported mutations of genes regulating brain stem patterning. We aimed to describe midbrain-hindbrain involvement in patients with septo-optic dysplasia and to identify possible clinical-neuroimaging correlations.
Materials And Methods: Using MR imaging, we categorized 38 patients (21 males) based on the presence (group A, 21 patients) or absence (group B, 17 patients) of visible brain stem anomalies.