Publications by authors named "L Voto"
Pharmacological management of HDP includes agents supported by extensive evidence ensuring their safety for use. Among those traditionally described in the literature are: alpha-methyldopa, labetalol, and sustained-release nifedipine (NIF-RETARD). These drugs, in addition to being compatible with pregnancy, present additional eligibility criteria.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThere exists a need to research new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches that consider hemolytic disease of fetus and newborn (HDFN)'s physiopathology and focus not only on the pregnant person's immune system but also on the fetal immune system. This implies, in the final sense, to view the fetus as our patient. In spite of having found a safe and efficient method of prevention of HDFN more than 50 years ago, HDFN continues to be a relevant cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality, due to lack of access to immunoprophylaxis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEndocrine disruptors (EDCs) are chemicals that interfere with the endocrine system. EDC exposure may contribute to the development of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases by impacting the composition of an infant's gut microbiota during the first 1000 days of life. To explore the relationship between maternal urinary levels of Bisphenol-A and phthalates (UHPLC-MS/MS), and the composition of the infant gut microbiota (16S rDNA) at age 12 months (T) and, retrospectively, at birth (T), 1 month (T), and 6 months (T), stool samples from 20 infants breastfed at least once a day were analyzed.
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- Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) tend to have low dietary diversity due to food selectivity, leading to a preference for high-energy foods and an increased risk of malnutrition.
- A pilot study called FOOD-AUT was conducted to create specialized canteen menus that cater to the nutritional and sensory needs of adults with ASD, aiming to improve food acceptance and overall health.
- The study found that tailored menus significantly increased food acceptance and reduced waste, emphasizing the importance of customized meal delivery for better nutritional outcomes in this population.
Background: Food allergy (FA) is one of the most common chronic conditions in children with an increasing prevalence facilitated by the exposure to environmental factors in predisposed individuals. It has been hypothesized that the increased consumption of ultra-processed foods, containing high levels of dietary advanced glycation end products (AGEs), could facilitate the occurrence of FA.
Objective: We sought to provide preclinical and clinical evidence on the potential role of AGEs in facilitating the occurrence of FA.