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Marko Simunovic
Researcher at University of Split
Publications - 8
Citations - 71
Marko Simunovic is an academic researcher from University of Split. The author has contributed to research in topics: Population & Vitamin D and neurology. The author has an hindex of 4, co-authored 8 publications receiving 40 citations.
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Cataract as Early Ocular Complication in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.
TL;DR: Since theCataract is the leading cause of visual impairment in patients with T1DM, diabetic cataract requires an initial screening as well as continuous surveillance as a measure of prevention and this should be included in the guidelines of pediatric diabetes societies.
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Serum catestatin concentrations are decreased in obese children and adolescents.
Marko Simunovic,Daniela Supe-Domic,Zeljka Karin,Marina Degoricija,Martina Paradzik,Josko Bozic,Ivana Unić,Veselin Škrabić +7 more
TL;DR: Catestatin is a chromogranin A‐derived peptide with a wide spectrum of biological activities, such as inhibiting catecholamines release, decreasing blood pressure, stimulating histamine release, reducing beta‐adrenergic stimulation, and regulating oxidative stress.
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The Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Obese Children and Adolescents in Dalmatia: A Hospital Based Study
TL;DR: The finding of high prevalence of MS in obese children and adolescents in Dalmatia, the Mediterranean part of Croatia underlines the importance of early childhood obesity treatment and the need for targeted treatment of cardiovascular risk factors and MS.
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The Relationship of Vitamin D Status, Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, and Physical Activity in Obese Children and Adolescents.
Marko Simunovic,Daniela Supe-Domic,Zeljka Karin,Marina Degoricija,Martina Paradzik,Roko Skrabic,Andrija Jukic,Josko Bozic,Veselin Škrabić +8 more
TL;DR: It is demonstrated that obese children and adolescents have significantly lower values of serum 25(OH)D, and the positive correlation between vitamin D and PAQ score points to the importance of physical activity in the prevention of further cardiovascular complications and MS.