Does Basal Morning Luteinizing Hormone (bLH) Predict Central Precocious Puberty (CPP) in Girls?

: bLH is considered an excellent biochemical predictor of CPP. However, its utilization in clinical practice shows some uncertainties. This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic power of bLH and propose a diagnostic algorithm for CPP.

Gender differences in weight gain during lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic in adolescents with obesity.

Background And Aim: Lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic has forced a decrease in physical activity (PA), an increase in sedentary behavior (SB) and a possibly worsening of fat accumulation in already obese subjects. The aim of this study was to investigate how social restriction may have contributed to weight changes in adolescents with obesity. Secondary aim was to evaluate possible parameters influencing weight changes.