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(c2 = 5.095, p = 0.024). In conclusion, RIPerC intervention inhibits the damage caused by cerebral ischaemia partially through the miR-153-5p/TLR4/p65/IkBa signalling pathway.With interest we read the article by Baszyńska-Wilk et al. about a 12 years old female who was diagnosed with mitochondrial encephalopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes (MELAS) syndrome upon the clinical presentation, blood tests, and the cerebral magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) [1]. The diagnosis was neither confirmed by biochemical nor by genetic investigations [1]. The study is appealing but raises the following concerns.The aim of modern insulin therapy used in the treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus is to mimic the physiological secretion of insulin in order to ensure stable normoglycemia while maintaining the greatest possible comfort of life for diabetic patients. New ultra-fast insulin analogs that can be administered immediately before a meal contribute to the improvement of postprandial glycemia and the quality of life of patients. We presented two cases illustrating the effectiveness and safety of the use of an ultra-fast-acting insulin analog in the treatment of postprandial hyperglycemia in children with type 1 diabetes.
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) before the introducing anewborn screening was initially diagnosed based on clinical symptoms or positive family history and thereafter confirmed hormonal profiles.

We present two female newborns with atypical screening results born shortly after the introduction of neonatal screening for congenital adrenal hyperplasia in the Wielkopolska region. Female patients 1 and 2 were both born at term and discharged from neonatal departments without any suspicion of disease. After performing complete neonatal screening for CAH, girls were admitted to the endocrine department for further investigations. In both cases, the girls did not exhibit characteristic symptoms of the disease. Using the Synacthen test, we observed an insufficient increase in cortisol and an abnormal increase in 17-OHP concentrations. The 24-hour urinary steroid profile analyzed by GC-MS confirmed the diagnosis. In both cases, treatment with hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone was initiated. Genetic evaluatioa on virilization, is extremely helpful. Therefore, a careful assessment of newborns' genitalia in neonatal departments is important. The screening laboratory should be informed about any abnormalities to perform a complete screening immediately decreasing significantly the time between taking the paper sample and the final diagnosis.Glycogen storage diseases (GSDs) are disorders of carbohydrate metabolism and hypoglycemia is their hallmark. Secondary diabetes with glycogen storage disease, which seems rather paradoxical, has been rarely reported. A 13-year-old girl previously diagnosed to have GSD 1a presented to the emergency with multiple episodes of vomiting and loss of consciousness. She had hyperglycemia, ketonuria, hyperlactatemia and metabolic acidosis, suggestive of diabetic ketosis with acidosis possibly contributed by both high serum lactate and serum ketones. Her glycated hemoglobin was high, with detectable serum insulin levels, which suggested secondary diabetes in the background of GSD Ia. Her management posed a therapeutic challenge. She was managed with insulin and achieved good glycemic control. We wish to conclude that GSD may rarely lead to secondary diabetes as a complication and the management is complex owing to the nature of the disease. Insulin remains the mainstay of the treatment.
The pituitary stalk interruption syndrome (PSIS) is one of the complex -forms of congenital pituitary insufficiency. Symptoms resulting from insufficiency of the pituitary gland, in spite of the inborn character of the disease, may appear at various stages of life. The aim of this paper was to present clinical presentation in 31 patients with PSIS confirmed radiologically.

In the whole study population during first examination 25.8% children were diagnosed with combined pituitary hormone deficiency (CPHD). During the endocrinological observation (median follow-up 5.1 years, range 0.513.2) of the above-mentioned group 74.2% subjects were diagnosed with CPHD, while 25.8% patients with isolated growth hormone deficiency (GHD). Two children with initially short stature were confirmed with GHD. As aresult of the parents' decision, growth hormone therapy was either not started or discontinued. During further follow-up, however, the children achieved normal height.

Children with PSIS present adiverse clinical picture and should be observed because of the risk of further pituitary disorders. In the differential diagnosis of hypoglycemia in the neonatal period and in infancy, hypopituitarism should be considered. The phenomenon of normal growth in patients with confirmed growth hormone deficiency has been observed, although is not fully understood.
Children with PSIS present a diverse clinical picture and should be observed because of the risk of further pituitary disorders. In the differential diagnosis of hypoglycemia in the neonatal period and in infancy, hypopituitarism should be considered. The phenomenon of normal growth in patients with confirmed growth hormone deficiency has been observed, although is not fully understood.
Disease chronicity, lifelong medications, Adrenal crisis, and genital surgeries affect the physical, mental, school and social aspects of achild's life and are acause of great concern to parents regarding the future of their child with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH). The aim of the study was to assess quality of life (QoL) in children and parents of CAH and comparison with healthy children.

This was aquestionnaire-based cross-sectional study in 28 children with classical CAH attending the Pediatric Endocrine clinic at atertiary-care center in northern India.

CAH children had poorer QoL in School domain (73.6 vs. find more 90.0; p=0.034) and significantly lower scores than their healthy peers in General (83.1 vs. 91.7, p=0.025), Sleep (74.4 vs. 84.2, p=0.017) domains and total score (80.0 vs. 87.8, p=0.008) of the Fatigue scale. Parents reported Social (72.4 vs. 84.5; p=0.009), School (63.8 vs. 90.0; p 0.01) and Total (74.3 vs. 84.2; p=0.024) QoL were scores significantly lower than parents of healthy children. Parents perceived scores of Fatigue scale were significantly worse in all domains when compared to parents of healthy children. Failure to thrive was found to be asignificant risk factor for impaired school (r =-0.533; p=0.013) and overall (r=-0.563; p=0.008) QoL as perceived by the child.

Children and parents have different perception of QoL for their child. Routine periodic QoL assessment will help in better understanding of child and parent's hidden concerns which remain unaddressed in busy clinical practice.
Children and parents have different perception of QoL for their child. Routine periodic QoL assessment will help in better understanding of child and parent's hidden concerns which remain unaddressed in busy clinical practice.
Apart from growth promotion, growth hormone (GH) has important metabolic effects. Patients with severe GH deficiency (GHD) should be treated with GH throughout life. Current criteria for growth promoting therapy withdrawal in Poland differ from the latest recommendations. Aim of the study To assess cost-effectiveness and safety of continuation of GH therapy in growth promoting doses in patients with isolated GHD after the attainment of near-final height (near-FH) and the incidence of persistent GHD after the therapy withdrawal.

160 children with isolated GHD (height<3 centile, GH peak<10.0 µg/l), who continued GH therapy for growth promotion after the attainment of near-FH (height velocity 2.0) at near-FH and incidence of severe GHD in retesting (performed in 62 patients).

Height gain after near-FH was 1.1 ±0.8 cm in boys and 1.0 ±0.8 in girls. Increase of height by 1.0 cm required on average 487 mg of GH (264 injections). IGF-1 concentrations at near-FH were increased in 39 patients, with no clinical side effects. None of the patients retested had GH peak 10.0 µg/l.

There is no rationale to continue GH therapy in growth promoting doses in the patients with isolated GHD after fulfilling the criteria of near-FH.
There is no rationale to continue GH therapy in growth promoting doses in the patients with isolated GHD after fulfilling the criteria of near-FH.
To describe the clinical, auxological, biochemical and radiological response to GnRH analogue in female children with central precocious puberty (CPP).

The data on 22 female children presenting with the larche<8 years, pubarche<8 years or menarche <9years diagnosed as CPP was collected from the records over afour year period. Assessment included growth parameters, Tanners staging; bone age (BA) by Greulich and Pyle method, ultrasonography of abdomen to assess uterine length and ovarian size and z score derived; biochemical evaluation included serum luteinising hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and estradiol (E2); and MRI brain. The children were initiated on injection Leupride 0.9 mg/kg 3 monthly (body weight 30 kg received 22.5 mg). The predicted adult height (PAH) was calculated with Bayley Pinneau method.

Treatment was started at the mean chronological age (CA) of 6.09 ±2.1 years and continued till 8.3 ±2.4 years. MRI brain was abnormal in 4 children. Duration of treatment was 2.1 ±0.4 years. The height z scores reduced from 0.5 ±2.4 to 0.18 ±2.4 (p<0.05). A significant reduction in tanner's stage, uterine size and ovarian volume was observed in the study period. BA/CA ratio reduced from 1.27 ±0.4 to 1.07 ±0.3. PAH z score improved from 1.47 ±1.6 to 0.2 ±2.3 (p<0.05).

We observed agood clinical and radiological response to GnRHa therapy in girls with CPP and asignificant improvement in PAH. Long term follow up is needed to assess the attainment of final height.
We observed a good clinical and radiological response to GnRHa therapy in girls with CPP and a significant improvement in PAH. Long term follow up is needed to assess the attainment of final height.
Estimation of carbohydrate metabolism parameters in the groups AGA preterm, SGA term, SGA preterm and AGA term.

89 children were qualified group A - AGA preterm 22, group B - SGA preterm 26, SGA term group C - 30children, AGA - term group D - 11 children; at the age of 6-7 years. Insulin and fasting glucose levels were measure. HOMA IR and QUICKI, lipid profile were calculated.

Higher insulin concentration were found in groups C vs. A (6.93 vs. 3.68 uIU/ml, p=0.00005); B vs A (5.49 vs. 3.68 uIU/ml, p=0.02). HOMA IR was significantly higher in the C vs A group (1.38 vs. 0.73, p=0.00014); and B vs A (1.11 vs. 0.73, p=0.03). Quicki were lower in C vs. A (0.7 vs. 0.96, p=0.00068).

The risk of insulin resistance appears to be more associated with lower birth weight than time of birth. No greater risk of insulin resistance has been established in preterm births with AGA.
The risk of insulin resistance appears to be more associated with lower birth weight than time of birth. No greater risk of insulin resistance has been established in preterm births with AGA.
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