Publications by authors named "Mario Storga"
Facial aging is the most visible manifestation of aging. People desire to look younger than others of the same chronological age. Hence, perceived age is often used as a visible marker of aging, while biological age, often estimated by methylation markers, is used as an objective measure of age.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPreeclampsia and gestational hypertensive disorders (GHD) are common complications of pregnancy that adversely affect maternal and offspring health, often with long-term consequences. High BMI, advanced age, and pre-existing conditions are known risk factors for GHD. Yet, assessing a woman's risk of GHD based on only these characteristics needs to be reevaluated in order to identify at-risk women, facilitate early diagnosis, and implement lifestyle recommendations.
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- * Many instances of GDM occur in otherwise healthy women without obvious risk factors, suggesting that genetic and environmental influences play a role in its onset.
- * Researchers have created a polygenic risk score to help identify women at higher risk for GDM early, facilitating better monitoring and prevention strategies before the condition develops.