Mario De Curtis

Mario De Curtis is a prominent professor of pediatrics at the University of Rome La Sapienza, known for his research and advocacy surrounding neonatal health issues, particularly the impact of maternal drug use on infants. His recent work has highlighted the severe consequences of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), especially in relation to the opioid crisis fueled by substances like fentanyl. De Curtis emphasizes the urgent need for coordinated action among governments, law enforcement, and healthcare systems to address the public health emergency posed by fentanyl and its devastating effects on newborns.