Publications by authors named "M Agostinelli"
Article Synopsis
- The Mediterranean diet (MD) is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and may help reduce inflammation related to childhood obesity.
- A review of 130 studies indicates a strong relationship between obesity, chronic inflammation, and related health issues, suggesting that the MD can aid in managing these risks.
- Although evidence on the MD's effectiveness in reducing inflammation in young people is still developing, promoting adherence to this diet is crucial, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and further studies.
Inflammatory status is one of the main drivers in the development of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Specific unhealthy dietary patterns and the growing consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may influence the inflammation process, which negatively modulates the gut microbiota and increases the risk of NCDs. Moreover, several chronic health conditions require special long-term dietary treatment, characterized by altered ratios of the intake of nutrients or by the consumption of disease-specific foods.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChildhood obesity represents a serious public health burden. Despite excessive dietary consumption, children with obesity present high rates of micronutrient deficiencies, such as deficiencies in minerals and specific vitamins; micronutrient deficiencies may have a pathogenic role in obesity-related metabolic comorbidities. In this narrative review, we analyzed the main deficiencies associated with obesity, their clinical consequences, and the evidence about a possible supplementation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSchaaf-Yang syndrome (SYS) is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder whose clinical spectrum includes neurodevelopment delay, dysmorphic features, and gastrointestinal symptoms such as feeding difficulties, gastroesophageal reflux, and chronic constipation. Given the small number of patients diagnosed with this syndrome, our aim is to describe novel clinical features that have not yet been reported. The patient we are describing is a 14-year-old male affected by a severe form of SYS.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Acute coronavirus disease 2019 infection has been shown to negatively affect body composition among adult and malnourished or obesity children. Our aim is to longitudinally evaluate body composition in children affected by the Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-C).
Methods: In this cohort study, we recruited 40 patients affected by MIS-C, aged 2-18 years old, who were admitted in our clinic between December 2020 and February 2021.