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Brief Research Description

• In the field of diabetology:

Diagnosis and treatment of monogenic forms of diabetes;

Studies related to epidemiology, pathogenesis, acute complications (ketoacidosis and hypoglycemia) of pediatric type 1 diabetes and new technologies for diabetes monitoring and therapy (sensors, insulin pumps, and advanced hybrid systems).

Development of a digital facilitator tested through high-fidelity simulations at the SIMNOVA – UPO center, designed to guide clinicians in the rigorous application of national guidelines for the proper management of pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis.

• In the field of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition:

Studies on food-related disorders (celiac disease) and neonatal nutrition, particularly about promotion of breastfeeding.

• In the field of endocrinology:

Evaluation and prevention of childhood obesity and metabolic syndrome; study of dietary habits and adherence to the Mediterranean diet;

Diagnosis and treatment of genetic obesity

Keywords

Children and adolescents, Type 1 Diabetes, Coeliac disease, Genetic Obesity, Breastfeeding

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