[Determination of metabolites of vitamin D in a case of Debré-De Toni-Fanconi syndrome secondary to cystinosis]. / Dosaggio dei metaboliti della vitamina D in un caso di sindrome di Debré-De Toni-Fanconi secondaria a cistinosi.

A patient affected with Debrè-De Toni-Fanconi syndrome secondary to cystinosis, has been given doses of vitamin D metabolites. This resulted in a reduced plasma 1,25(OH)2D level. This data should confirm, as it has already been noted in literature. There is a defect in renal 1 alpha hydroxylation of 25OHD. The administration of 1 alpha dihydroxycholecalciferol has brought rapid improvement to severe metabolic bone disease. There are no noticed side effects.

[Blood pressure in a group of children in Milan]. / La pressione arteriosa in un gruppo di bambini dell'area milanese.

667 students (boys and girls, aged between 7 and 10) of two primary schools near Milan, Italy, were studied in order to detect blood pressure (B.P.). The aim was to build graphs of percentiles for an Italian Community: they are presented with respect to age, height and weight. The detections have been carried out by the same doctor with the child sitting in a comfortable position; the cuff sizes were 2/3 of the right arm. It is emphasised the strong correlation between obesity and elevated blood pressures.