Lipid Profile, Eating Habit, and Physical Activity in Children with Down Syndrome: A Prospective Study.

Children with Down Syndrome (DS) frequently undergo health challenges, including a higher prevalence of overweight and obesity. We aimed to evaluate the impact of dietary and physical advice provided by a specialized pediatrician over two years. In this prospective study, 44 children with DS, aged 2 to 17, underwent outpatient follow-up visits every six months between December 2020 and May 2023.

Body composition and laboratory parameters in children with down syndrome: The DONUT study.

Background & Aims: Children affected by Down syndrome (DS) have a higher prevalence of obesity, dyslipidemia, and altered liver enzymes. This study investigates a small sample of pediatric patients with DS and possible associations among their anthropometric and laboratory data.

Methods: Cross-sectional study involving 33 children (5-17 years old) affected by DS.

Mediterranean diet and physical activity in Down syndrome pediatric subjects: the DONUT STUDY.

Introduction: Children with Down syndrome (DS) are characterised by peculiar dietary choices and approach to physical activity. The aim of this study is to quantify their adherence to the Mediterranean diet, their level of physical activity and lipid profile.

Methods: Cross-sectional study, involving 61 children affected by DS.

Benefits of rescreening newborns of mothers affected by autoimmune hypothyroidism.

Introduction: Infants of mothers with autoimmune hypothyroidism (AH) are at risk of developing late-onset hypothyroidism, often escaping at newborn screening. This condition might be caused both by the action of maternal antibodies and/or by maternal treatment.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of AH in the mothers of children born in Veneto region, Italy, and to define what is the most appropriate management for these newborns.