Scientific Programme & Abstracts from the International Meeting in Pediatric Endocrinology (IMPE)

impe0096p59 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | IMPE2023

Association Between Markers of Adiposity During Childhood and Puberty Onset in A Cohort of Latino Girls

Pereira Ana , Ferrer Pedro , M. Binder Aleaxandra , Rojas Joanna , MIchels Karin , Corvalan Camila , Mericq Veronica

Objective: to assess the association of different markers of adiposity during childhood with different pubertal milestones (age at: thelarche, pubarche, menarche, and peak height velocity (PHV)).Design: longitudinal follow-up of 539 female participants of the Chilean Growth and Obesity Cohort Study.Setting: A population-based study from the low-middle socioeconomic status of the So...

impe0096p88 | GH and IGFs | IMPE2023

Experts’ Priorities for Treatment of Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency – Results of an Expert Panel of Physicians from Latin America

Camacho-Hubner Cecilia , Coulter Joshua , Hauber Brett , Aguirre Berenice , Awadalla Shokery , Bogarin Roberto , Boguszewski Margaret , Duran Paola , Keselman Ana , Mericq Veronica , Miras Mirta , Morin Analia , Ruiz Lucero , Solberg Paulo

Background and Objective: Daily injections of growth hormone (GH) are the standard treatment for pediatric GH deficiency (pGHD). Long-acting GH have been developed for pGHD and may soon be available in Latin American (LATAM) markets. The objective of this preference exercise was to elicit treatment priorities and practices in pediatric GH deficiency among experts in Latin America.Methods: A panel of experts in pediatric ...