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Mancuso G, Berdondini RM. Simultaneous occurrence of dysaesthetic peno/scroto-dynia and stomatodynia. Int J STD AIDS 2016; 16:830-1. [PMID: 16336770 DOI: 10.1258/095646205774988154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The 'dynias' are a group of chronic focal pain syndromes with a predilection for orocervical or urogenital regions. Only exceptionally do they involve both sites in the same patient. Here, we report a case of simultaneous occurrence of dysaesthetic peno/scroto dynia and stomatodynia.
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Daniele G, Morabito A, Favaretto A, Filipazzi V, Rossi A, Gebbia V, Castiglione F, Cavanna L, Maiello E, Valmadre G, Costanzo R, Manzo A, Bonanno L, Piazza E, Maione P, Mancuso G, Di Maio M, Piccirillo M, Gallo C, Perrone F, Gridelli C. A multicenter, randomised, phase 3 trial comparing fixed dose versus toxicity-adjusted dose of cisplatin + etoposide in advanced SCLC patients (pts). The STAD-1 trial. Ann Oncol 2015. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdv343.01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Bassoli A, Borgonovo G, Caremoli F, Mancuso G. The taste of D- and L-amino acids: In vitro binding assays with cloned human bitter (TAS2Rs) and sweet (TAS1R2/TAS1R3) receptors. Food Chem 2013; 150:27-33. [PMID: 24360415 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2013.10.106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2013] [Revised: 09/09/2013] [Accepted: 10/24/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The taste of different enantiomeric forms of amino acids has been deeply investigated because it represents the most impressive case of correlation between stereochemistry and flavour. Herein, we aimed to elucidate the molecular activity of d- and l-amino acids using an in vitro system based on a cellular model overexpressing sweet and bitter receptors, and to analyse the correlation between in vitro and sensory studies. With our work we demonstrated specific enantiomeric activities for several amino acids on TAS1R2-TAS1R3 sweet receptor. Moreover, we proved interaction of tryptophan and phenylalanine with a specific group of TAS2Rs bitter receptors, confirming and improving the results recently obtained in the tasting of amino acids. In addition, we provide the first systematic analysis of l- and d-amino acid actions on the sweet heterodimeric receptor.
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Mancuso G, Fantoni C, Domini F, Battelli L. The neural basis of 3D rotation sensitivity from self-generated Optic Flow: a Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Study. J Vis 2013. [DOI: 10.1167/13.9.449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Cascio A, Pernice LM, Barberi G, Delfino D, Biondo C, Beninati C, Mancuso G, Rodriguez-Morales AJ, Iaria C. Secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in zoonoses. A systematic review. EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2012; 16:1324-1337. [PMID: 23104648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare syndrome that is often fatal despite treatment. It is caused by a dysregulation in natural killer T-cell function, resulting in activation and proliferation of histiocytes with uncontrolled hemophagocytosis and cytokines overproduction. The syndrome is characterized by fever, hepatosplenomegaly, cytopenias, liver dysfunction, and hyperferritinemia. HLH can be either primary, with a genetic aetiology, or secondary, associated with malignancies, autoimmune diseases, or infections. AIM To focus on secondary HLH complicating zoonotic diseases. MATERIALS AND METHODS PubMed search of human cases of HLH occurring during zoonotic diseases was performed combining the terms (haemophagocytic or haemophagocytosis or hemophagocytosis or hemophagocytic or erythrophagocytosis or macrophage activation syndrome) with each one of the etiological agents of zoonoses. RESULTS Among bacterial diseases, most papers reported cases occurring during brucellosis, rickettsial diseases and Q fever. Regarding viral diseases, most of the cases were reported in patients with avian influenza A subtype H5N1. Among the protozoan zoonoses, most of the cases were reported in patients with visceral leishmaniasis. Regarding zoonotic fungi, most of the cases were reported in AIDS patient with histoplasmosis. No cases of secondary HLH were reported in patient with zoonotic helminthes. CONCLUSIONS Zoonotic diseases are an important cause of HLH. Secondary HLH can delay the correct diagnosis of the zoonotic disease, and can contribute to an adverse outcome.
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Biondo C, Mancuso G, Beninati C, Iaria C, Romeo O, Cascio A, Teti G. The role of endosomal toll-like receptors in bacterial recognition. EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2012; 16:1506-1512. [PMID: 23111962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Infections caused by extracellular Gram positive bacteria are still a major health problems. Better understanding of the mechanisms underlying immune responses to these organisms is key to develop pharmacological agents, including vaccines, to control these infections. OBJECTIVE AND PERSPECTIVES The objective of this review is to highlight the importance of nucleic acid-sensing, intracellular Toll-like receptors in innate immune recognition and in host defenses against extracellular bacteria. CONCLUSIONS Toll-like receptors 7 and 9 have a major role in inducing host-protective type I interferon responses in conventional dendritic cells in response to streptococci and other extracellular gram positive bacteria. Moreover an as yet unidentified MyD88-dependent receptor is likely responsible for proinflammatory cytokine induction in response to these pathogens.
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Castaman G, Coppola A, Zanon E, Boeri E, Musso M, Siragusa S, Federici AB, Mancuso G, Barillari G, Biasoli C, Feola G, Franchini M, Moratelli S, Gamba G, Schinco P, Valdrè L, Dragani A, Mazzucconi G, Tagliaferri A, Morfini M. Efficacy and safety during formulation switch of a pasteurized VWF/FVIII concentrate: results from an Italian prospective observational study in patients with von Willebrand disease. Haemophilia 2012; 19:82-8. [DOI: 10.1111/hae.12005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/25/2012] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Fantoni C, Mancuso G, Caudek C, Domini F. Linear egomotion signals are mostly ignored in the interpretation of the self-generated optic flow. J Vis 2012. [DOI: 10.1167/12.9.1046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Mancuso G, Fantoni C, Caudek C, Domini F. Non-informative components of retinal and extra-retinal signals affect perceived surface orientation from optic flow. J Vis 2012. [DOI: 10.1167/12.9.241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Domini F, Fantoni C, Caudek C, Mancuso G. The Generic Linear Motion Assumption for the interpretation of the optic flow. J Vis 2012. [DOI: 10.1167/12.9.1199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Mancuso G, Fontenot J, Parker B, Neck D, González G, Gibbons J. SU-E-T-415: Investigation of VMAT Patient Specific Quality Assurance Action Levels. Med Phys 2011. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3612369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Kavanaugh J, Carver R, Chu C, Mancuso G, Hogstrom K. SU-E-T-400: Evaluation of a Pencil Beam Algorithm and Pencil Beam Redefinition Algorithm for Bolus Electron Conformal Therapy. Med Phys 2011. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3612354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Battelli L, Mancuso G, Fantoni C, Domini F. Transcranial magnetic stimulation improves rotation sensitivity for actively viewed structure from motion. J Vis 2010. [DOI: 10.1167/10.7.47] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Carallo C, Mancuso G, Mauro G, Laghi F, Madafferi B, Irace C, Gnasso A, Scavelli F, Dell'Aquila F, Bartone M, Gullo F, Ferraro M, Spagnuolo V, Belmonte M, Ferrara A, Silvano Rotondaro A, Brandolino N, Parasporo F, Scopelliti F. Hepatic steatosis, carotid atherosclerosis and metabolic syndrome: the STEATO Study. J Gastroenterol 2010; 44:1156-61. [PMID: 19802520 DOI: 10.1007/s00535-009-0125-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2009] [Accepted: 07/15/2009] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE Hepatic steatosis is frequently observed in subjects with metabolic syndrome (MS). In type 2 diabetics, it is independently associated with cardiovascular diseases. In order to confirm and extend this finding, a large group of patients with risk factors for atherosclerosis was studied. METHODS Carotid atherosclerosis was investigated by echo-Doppler, and hepatic steatosis by ultrasound and transaminase values. Strict exclusion criteria were chosen in order to avoid secondary forms of fatty liver and interference on transaminase values. RESULTS Among 970 enrolled patients, about 20% were diabetics, half had MS and 76% presented echographic hepatic steatosis. In multivariate analyses, fatty liver and MS were associated with carotid atherosclerosis [odds ratio (95% confidence intervals) 2.15 (1.27-3.63) and 1.72(1.12-2.64), respectively], whereas HOMA index was not. Aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase were not independently associated with carotid atherosclerosis, whereas gamma-glutamyl transferase showed a link with atherosclerosis beyond MS and steatosis presence. The analyses of the 780 non diabetics recruited showed similar results. CONCLUSIONS The results of the present study demonstrate that hepatic steatosis measured by echography is associated with carotid atherosclerosis in a large population mostly carrying cardiovascular or metabolic risk factors, independently of MS, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus and/or insulin resistance.
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Gebbia V, Russo P, Mancuso G, Arcara C, Borsellino N. 9140 Evaluation of treatment adherence, persistance, and quality of life in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (ANSCLC) treated with erlotinib (e) as second-line therapy. EJC Suppl 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s1359-6349(09)71853-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Mancuso G, Berdondini R, Poggi S. Discoid lupus erythematosus: successful treatment with low-dose human lymphoblastoid interferon. J DERMATOL TREAT 2009. [DOI: 10.3109/09546639409084557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Chiesa C, Pacifico L, Rossi N, Panero A, Matrunola M, Mancuso G. Procalcitonin as a marker of nosocomial infections in the neonatal intensive care unit. Intensive Care Med 2009; 26 Suppl 2:S175-7. [PMID: 18470715 DOI: 10.1007/bf02900733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine accuracy of procalcitonin concentrations for diagnosing nosocomial infections in critically ill neonates. DESIGN Case-control study. SETTING Neonatal intensive care unit of a teaching hospital. PATIENTS Twenty-three neonates with nosocomial infection. Four controls matched for duration of hospital stay and birth date were chosen for each case patient. MEASUREMENTS AND RESULTS PCT concentrations were measured by the LUMItest procalcitonin kit at onset of signs of infection and after recovery. Range of PCT concentrations (ng/ml) was 2.0 to 249.1 in case patients and 0.08 to 1.0 in controls (sensitivity and specificity, 100%). PCT values returned to normal (<1.0 ng/ml) by day 3 to 7 of appropriate antibiotic therapy. CONCLUSIONS Measurement of PCT concentrations may be useful for early diagnosis and monitoring of infectious complications in neonates during their stay in the neonatal intensive care unit.
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Mancuso G, Berdondini RM. Occupational conjunctivitis as the sole manifestation of airborne contact allergy to trimethylolpropane triacrylate contained in a UV-cured paint. Contact Dermatitis 2008; 59:372-3. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0536.2008.01449.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Diquattro M, Gagliano F, Calabrò GM, Tommasi M, Scott CS, Mancuso G, Palma B, Menozzi I. Relationships between platelet counts, platelet volumes and reticulated platelets in patients with ITP: evidence for significant platelet count inaccuracies with conventional instrument methods. Int J Lab Hematol 2008; 31:199-206. [PMID: 18190589 DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-553x.2007.01025.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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The platelet count has a primary role in the diagnosis and treatment of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). This study analysed the accuracy of ITP patient platelet counts determined by Abbott CD-Sapphire (impedance/optical) and Bayer Advia 120 (optical) analyses, compared with a reference immunoplatelet method. Instrument platelet estimates showed broad equivalence in the higher range of observed values, but significant discrepancies against the immunoplatelet count were seen when platelet counts were <10 x 10(9)/l. CD-Sapphire mean platelet volume (MPV) results revealed increased (>12 fl) platelet volumes in eight of eight ITP patients with counts of <20 x 10(9)/l compared with 6/6 and 5/13 patients with platelet counts of 20-50 and >50 x 10(9)/l. In contrast, Bayer Advia MPV values showed no relationship with the platelet count. Increased reticulated platelets were associated with an increasing CD-Sapphire MPV (R(2) = 0.61) and a decreasing platelet count. High (>40%) reticulated platelet values were seen in 9/9 patients with immunoplatelet counts of <20 x 10(9)/l compared with 0/19 patients with platelet counts above 20 x 10(9)/l. There may be a need for caution in the interpretation of platelet counts in ITP patients obtained with conventional instrument methods, and therapeutic decisions should ideally be validated by reference immunoplatelet procedures.
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Mancuso G, Gagliano F, Licastro G, Calabrò M, Diquattro M. IMMUNOGLOBULINE ANTI-D (WINRHO) IN CRHONIC CHILDOOD IDIOPATHIC THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA (ITP), ANALYSIS OF “IMMATURE PLATELET FRACTION (I.P.F.)” AND ASYMPTOMATIC THROMBOCYTOPENIA. J Thromb Haemost 2007. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1538-7836.2007.tb01121.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Di Carlo P, Casuccio A, La Chiusa S, Mazzola A, Pampinella D, Romano A, Schimmenti MG, Titone L, Mancuso G. Diagnosis of congenital toxoplasmosis: pre- and post-natal evaluation in Sicilian (Italy) epidemiological area. Preliminary data. PARASSITOLOGIA 2007; 49:39-41. [PMID: 18416004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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To evaluate the usefulness of conventional serological methods with western blot assay (WB) in congenital toxoplasmosis diagnosis, we prospectively enrolled in a clinical and serological follow-up all pregnant women with Toxoplasma gondii infection and their offspring, referred to us from October 2004. Western blot and standard serological test were performed on sera collected from mother during pregnancy and from mother and child at birth, at postpartum month 1-3-6-9 and 12. At this point in time, 22 pregnant women and 14 infants have completed the follow-up. 4 newborns were infected and 2 had specific toxoplasmosis anomalies at the birth. In mothers without seroconversion, the WB performed during pregnancy demonstrates the highest accordance with postnatal follow-up whereas in 1 case the negative result of PCR analysis was not confirmed by postnatal observation. The detection of anti-T gondii IgG against 8 kDa accessory antigenic band and against the accessory band included between 35 and 40 kDa band in immunoblot assay was useful for diagnosis of acute phase but did not improve the evaluation of comparative postnatal profile. Althougth few infants have concluded the postnatal follow-up, the preliminary results showed a greater value of using a IgM and IgA WB test than other standard method for the early diagnosis of toxoplasmosis at birth also in child born to treated mothers. The comparative anti-T gondii IgG immunoblot profile of mother and child permitted us to reduce the time of ruling out infection in newborns born to mothers with probable or possible infection and/or when prenatal diagnosis is negative or not performed.
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MESH Headings
- Adult
- Animals
- Antibodies, Protozoan/blood
- Antibodies, Protozoan/immunology
- Antigens, Protozoan/immunology
- Blotting, Western
- Female
- Fetal Diseases/diagnosis
- Fetal Diseases/epidemiology
- Fetal Diseases/parasitology
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Immunoenzyme Techniques/methods
- Immunoglobulin A/blood
- Immunoglobulin A/immunology
- Immunoglobulin G/blood
- Immunoglobulin G/immunology
- Immunoglobulin M/blood
- Immunoglobulin M/immunology
- Infant, Newborn
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Complications, Infectious/diagnosis
- Pregnancy Complications, Infectious/epidemiology
- Prenatal Diagnosis/methods
- Prospective Studies
- Seroepidemiologic Studies
- Sicily/epidemiology
- Toxoplasma/immunology
- Toxoplasmosis/diagnosis
- Toxoplasmosis/epidemiology
- Toxoplasmosis, Congenital/diagnosis
- Toxoplasmosis, Congenital/embryology
- Toxoplasmosis, Congenital/epidemiology
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Vesco G, Buffolano W, La Chiusa S, Mancuso G, Caracappa S, Chianca A, Villari S, Currò V, Liga F, Petersen E. Toxoplasma gondii infections in sheep in Sicily, southern Italy. Vet Parasitol 2007; 146:3-8. [PMID: 17383099 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2007.02.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2006] [Revised: 02/04/2007] [Accepted: 02/15/2007] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The aim of the study was to determine the burden of Toxoplasma gondii-infections in sheep in Sicily, southern Italy and the risk factors for infection. Sera from 1961 sheep were collected just before slaughtering from 62 farms located in 8 out of 9 Sicilian administrative districts. The sera were analysed for Toxoplasma-specific IgG antibodies using commercially available enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Sheep less than 4 weeks old were further analysed by ELISA for Toxoplasma-specific IgM-antibodies. Data on farm size and location were obtained from slaughterhouse sanitary reports and through structured telephone interviews of the veterinary officers from public health districts. The overall seroprevalence of Toxoplasma-specific IgG-antibodies were 49.9% (937/1876) by ELISA. Eighty-seven (54/62) percent of the farms had at least one Toxoplasma-positive animal. All the farms fed the animals outdoor on pasture and only one was claiming organic farming. Having cats on the farm, age of the animals, farm size and the use of surface water sources for drinking were all significantly associated with T. gondii-infected animals on the farm. T. gondii infection in mutton used for human consumption is very prevalent, and eating unprocessed sheep and lamb meat has a high risk of transmitting infections to humans. The presence of cats on the farm, farm size and using surface water as drinking water for the animals were risk factors for infection in sheep, with age as a significant confounder.
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Santagostino E, Mancuso ME, Rocino A, Mancuso G, Scaraggi F, Mannucci PM. A prospective randomized trial of high and standard dosages of recombinant factor VIIa for treatment of hemarthroses in hemophiliacs with inhibitors. J Thromb Haemost 2006; 4:367-71. [PMID: 16420567 DOI: 10.1111/j.1538-7836.2006.01772.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 139] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM A multicenter randomized open-label crossover prospective trial was designed to compare the efficacy, safety, and cost of standard and high dosages of recombinant factor VIIa (rFVIIa) for home treatment of hemarthroses in hemophiliacs with inhibitors. METHODS Patients were instructed to treat, within 6 h from the onset of bleeding, four consecutive hemarthroses of ankles, knees, or elbows, either with the rFVIIa standard dose of 90 microg kg(-1) (repeated as necessary every 3 h) or with a single high dose of 270 microg kg(-1). Patients who did not achieve a clinical success within 9 h continued rFVIIa treatment with repeated standard doses. Response to treatment was assessed for up to 48 h by patients/caregivers, who reported on a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) graded from 0 to 100 the improvement in symptoms and also rated the responses as effective, partially effective or ineffective. Success was defined a treatment course rated as effective and with a VAS score > or =70 and failure a treatment course rated as ineffective and VAS score < or =30, whereas treatment courses that did not fulfill these criteria were considered partial responses. RESULTS Twenty hemophiliacs with inhibitors were originally enrolled (median age: 27 years), 18 of them treated 32 hemarthroses assigned to the standard-dosage and 36 to the high-dosage regimen, during the study period of 18 months. Forty-eight hemarthroses (71%) occurred in target joints. Success rates for standard- and high-dosage regimens were similar: 31% and 25% at 9 h, 53% and 50% at 24 h, 66% and 64% at 48 h, the end point for outcome assessment. The median number of rFVIIa infusions needed to achieve a successful course was significantly greater for the standard-dosage (n = 3) than for the high-dosage regimen (n = 1), and the median amount of rFVIIa ultimately used per successful course was identical (270 microg kg(-1)). CONCLUSION Our results indicate that a high-dosage regimen with rFVIIa for home treatment of hemarthroses is effective, safe, does not imply an increased consumption of rFVIIa and requires the infusion of a smaller number of rFVIIa doses. Its convenience is particularly relevant in cases with difficult venous access and in hemorrhages into target joints.
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Irace C, Mancuso G, Fiaschi E, Madia A, Sesti G, Gnasso A. Reply to “Anti-TNF therapy and plasma HDL cholesterol concentration”. Atherosclerosis 2005. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2005.05.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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