Understanding Growth Failure in Costello Syndrome: Increased Resting Energy Expenditure

This study documents that individuals with Costello syndrome have increased resting energy expenditure. We speculate this could be one of the potential mechanisms causing failure to thrive.

Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - January 9, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Chiara Leoni, Roberta Onesimo, Valentina Giorgio, Antonella Diamanti, Daniela Giorgio, Lucilla Martini, Aurora Rossodivita, Marco Tartaglia, Giuseppe Zampino Tags: Clinical and Laboratory Observations Source Type: research