A.Fa.D.O.C onlus is the national association of parents with children affected by growth disorders and rare diseases such as Turner syndrome, GH deficit, SGA, etc. Aim of this workshop is to give valuable updates on treatments, scientific research, assistance and other issues, to both health specialists and parents.
A.Fa.D.O.C onlus is the national association of parents with children affected by growth disorders and rare diseases such as Turner syndrome, GH deficit, SGA, etc. Aim of this workshop is to give valuable updates on treatments, scientific research, assistance and other issues, to both health specialists and parents.
highlights
Pediatric endocrinology: the Regional approach
Discussion: the medical assistance is different in each region
Efficacy of treatments and quality of life
Discussion: when is the right time to start the GH therapy?
How to recognise an auxological disorder
GH treatments: periodic check ups are needed
The endocrinologist in adult age
Discussion: what to do in the transition phase
Discussion: which is the best dispenser?
Discussion: analysing the human karyotype
seconda giornata
Second day of the Workshop. CInzia Sacchetti, President of A.Fa.D.O.C
Delay in reaching puberty
Updates on oestroprogestinic therapy
Genetic mosaicism
Cardiovascular disorders in patients with Turner syndrome