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Marenzoni ML, Morganti G, Moretta I, Crotti S, Agnetti F, Moretti A, Pitzurra L, Casagrande Proietti P, Sechi P, Cenci-Goga B, Franciosini MP. Microbiological and parasitological survey of zoonotic agents in apparently healthy feral pigeons. Pol J Vet Sci 2017; 19:309-15. [PMID: 27487504 DOI: 10.1515/pjvs-2016-0038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Microbiological and parasitological investigation was carried out on a colony of feral pigeons, located in a green area near the main hospital of a Central Italy city. One hundred pigeons were submitted to clinical examination. Cloacal swabs, grouped in pool of 4 samples, were analyzed to detect the presence of Coxiella burnetii, Chlamydia psittaci, Chlamydophila spp. using a biomolecular procedure, while individual cloacal samples were examined for Salmonella spp., Campylobacter spp., and yeasts by means of a specific culture media. An ELISA test was used to determine the presence of Giardia spp., and Cryptosporidium spp. coproantigens. Individual serological samples were also tested with the modified agglutination test (MAT) in order to detect antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii. The pigeons did not show any clinical signs. The cloacal pools proved to be negative for C. burnetii DNA while three pools were positive for C. psittaci or Chlamydophila spp. DNAs. Salmonella spp. was not detected. C. jejuni and C. coli were found in 13% and 4% of the samples, respectively. No Giardia spp. and Cryptosporidium spp. were detected. Thirty-three out of 100 samples (33%) were positive for yeast colonies. The seroprevalence for T. gondii was 8%. Although with moderate incidence, potentially zoonotic agents were present thus highlighting the need for sanitary surveillance on feral pigeon colonies.
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Iolascon G, Gimigliano R, Bianco M, De Sire A, Moretti A, Giusti A, Malavolta N, Migliaccio S, Migliore A, Napoli N, Piscitelli P, Resmini G, Tarantino U, Gimigliano F. Are Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals Effective for Musculoskeletal Health and Cognitive Function? A Scoping Review. J Nutr Health Aging 2017; 21:527-538. [PMID: 28448083 DOI: 10.1007/s12603-016-0823-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of our scoping review was to summarize the state of the art regarding micronutrients in order to identify which of them might effectively improve health status in the areas typically impaired in older people: bone, skeletal muscle, and cognitive function. DESIGN Scoping review. METHODS The Italian Study Group on Healthy Aging by Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements (HANDS) performed this scoping review, based on the following steps: doing a list of micronutrients related with musculoskeletal or cognitive functions, included in dietary supplements and nutraceuticals commercialized in Italy; planning a research on PubMed, according to an evidence-based approach, in order to the most relevant positive study for each micronutrient into each of the three areas involved (bone, skeletal muscle and cognitive function); identifying the micronutrients effective in maintaining or achieving an adequate health status in older people, specifying the effective and safe daily doses, according to the selected studies. RESULTS In literature we found 12 relevant positive studies (1 international society guidelines/recommendations, 1 systematic review, 7 randomized controlled trials, and 3 prospective cohort studies). We showed that only 16 micronutrients resulted to have appropriate scientific evidences in terms of improving musculoskeletal health and/or cognitive function in older people: beta-alanine, calcium, creatine, fluorides, leucine, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin B9, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K2, and zinc. CONCLUSION This scoping review showed that selected micronutrients in adequate doses might have an ancillary role in musculoskeletal health and cognitive functions in older people.
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Daniel F, Belluomini L, Lancia F, Martella L, Toma I, Moretti A, Bannò E, Carandina I, Marzola M, Fabbri M, Frassoldati A. Can irinotecan dose reduction according to ugt1a1 genotype avoid severe toxicities? Ann Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw345.30] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Lancia F, Marzola M, Martinello R, Borghi C, Bernardi G, Toma I, Martella L, Belluomini L, Daniel F, Moretti A, Da Ros L, Bannò E, Nisi C, Frassoldati A. Multidisciplinary management in ovarian cancer. Ann Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw338.09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Moretti A, Bannò E, Nisi C, Priante G, Carandina I, Rinaldi R, Frassoldati A. TILs evaluation in early stages of NSCLC. Ann Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw332.28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Battilani P, Toscano P, Van der Fels-Klerx HJ, Moretti A, Camardo Leggieri M, Brera C, Rortais A, Goumperis T, Robinson T. Aflatoxin B1 contamination in maize in Europe increases due to climate change. Sci Rep 2016; 6:24328. [PMID: 27066906 PMCID: PMC4828719 DOI: 10.1038/srep24328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 319] [Impact Index Per Article: 39.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2015] [Accepted: 03/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Climate change has been reported as a driver for emerging food and feed safety issues worldwide and its expected impact on the presence of mycotoxins in food and feed is of great concern. Aflatoxins have the highest acute and chronic toxicity of all mycotoxins; hence, the maximal concentration in agricultural food and feed products and their commodities is regulated worldwide. The possible change in patterns of aflatoxin occurrence in crops due to climate change is a matter of concern that may require anticipatory actions. The aim of this study was to predict aflatoxin contamination in maize and wheat crops, within the next 100 years, under a +2 °C and +5 °C climate change scenario, applying a modelling approach. Europe was virtually covered by a net, 50 × 50 km grids, identifying 2254 meshes with a central point each. Climate data were generated for each point, linked to predictive models and predictions were run consequently. Aflatoxin B1 is predicted to become a food safety issue in maize in Europe, especially in the +2 °C scenario, the most probable scenario of climate change expected for the next years. These results represent a supporting tool to reinforce aflatoxin management and to prevent human and animal exposure.
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Indelli M, Da Ros L, Urbini B, Ravaioli N, Nisi C, Moretti A, Negrini M, Frassoldati A. Next Generation Sequencing mutational analysis in “Triple Positive” breast cancer. Ann Oncol 2015. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdv336.60] [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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Nisi C, Moretti A, Donati D, Carandina I, Da Ros L, Bannò E, Frassoldati A. A post-reaction regimen for CRC patients manifesting hypersensitivity to oxaliplatin : an effective alternative not to rule out an important option of treatment. Ann Oncol 2015. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdv340.18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Gimigliano F, Moretti A, Riccio I, Letizia Mauro G, Gimigliano R, Iolascon G. Classification of functioning and assessment of fracture risk of a large Italian osteoporotic population. The Physiatric Approach To Osteoporosis project. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med 2015; 51:529-38. [PMID: 25994371 DOI: pmid/25994371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder characterized by compromised bone strength predisposing to an increased risk of fracture. Osteoporotic fractures cause significant morbidity, disability, and decrease in quality of life. AIM The aims of the Physiatric Approach To Osteoporosis (PATO) project were to classify osteoporotic patients with or without fragility fractures, using the Brief ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) Core Set for Osteoporosis and to calculate the fracture risk with the WHO FRAX® (World Health Organization Fracture Risk Assessment Tool) algorithm. DESIGN Cross-sectional survey. SETTING Seventy-nine Italian Rehabilitation Services distributed throughout Italy. POPULATION Osteoporotic patients. METHODS Each physiatrist involved in the survey was asked systematically to record demographic data, presence of fragility fractures, anamnestic risk factors included in the FRAX® Assessment Tool, ICF categories as they are listed in the Brief ICF Core Set for Osteoporosis, and treatment data of 100 osteoporotic patients (50 with at least a clinical fragility fracture and 50 without). RESULTS In accordance with the FRAX® algorithm, the 35.22% of the interviewed osteoporotic patients had a FRAX® MAJ≥20.00 and the 70.32% had a FRAX® HIP≥3.00. The most commonly impaired ICF categories were the sensation of pain for the body functions, the structure of the trunk for body structures, lifting and carrying objects for the domain of activities and participation, and products or substances for personal consumption for the environmental factors. CONCLUSION The FRAX® Assessment tool has been recognized as useful to identify people at high risk of fracture and the Brief ICF Core Set seems to be an important framework to be followed when dealing with osteoporotic patients in an outpatient setting or for clinical studies. CLINICAL REHABILITATION IMPACT Osteoporosis is well recognized as a disabling disease, posing a significant challenge for the society, therefore physiatrists should always be involved, from prevention to treatment.
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Moretti A, Nisi C, Carandina I, Marzola M, Bannò E, Da Ros L, Frassoldati A. Predictive value of bevacizumab –related hypertension and proteinuria in patients with mCRC in the real practice. Ann Oncol 2015. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdv340.38] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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De Giorgi U, Caroli P, Scarpi E, Conteduca V, Burgio SL, Menna C, Moretti A, Galassi R, Rossi L, Amadori D, Paganelli G, Matteucci F. Erratum to: (18)F-Fluorocholine PET/CT for early response assessment in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer treated with enzalutamide. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging 2015; 42:1337-8. [PMID: 25900277 DOI: 10.1007/s00259-015-3069-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Bruno S, Bollani S, Zignego AL, Pascasio JM, Magni C, Ciancio A, Caremani M, Mangia A, Marenco S, Piovesan S, Chemello L, Babudieri S, Moretti A, Gea F, Colletta C, Perez-Alvarez R, Forns X, Larrubia JR, Arenas J, Crespo J, Calvaruso V, Ceccherini Silberstein F, Maisonneuve P, Craxì A, Calleja JL. Undetectable HCV-RNA at treatment-week 8 results in high-sustained virological response in HCV G1 treatment-experienced patients with advanced liver disease: the International Italian/Spanish Boceprevir/Peginterferon/Ribavirin Name Patients Program. J Viral Hepat 2015; 22:469-80. [PMID: 25311757 DOI: 10.1111/jvh.12342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2014] [Accepted: 09/03/2014] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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In many countries, first-generation protease inhibitors (PIs)/peginterferon/ribavirin (P/R) still represent the only treatment option for HCV-infected patients. Subjects with advanced disease and previous failure to P/R urgently need therapy, but they are under-represented in clinical trials. All treatment-experienced F3/4 Metavir patients who received boceprevir (BOC)+P/R in the Italian-Spanish Name Patient Program have been included in this study. Multivariate logistic regression analysis (MLR) was used to identify baseline and on-treatment predictors of SVR and adverse events (AEs). Four hundred and sixteen patients, mean age 57.7 (range 25-78 years), 70% males, 69.5% (289/416) F4, 14% (41/289) Child-Pugh class A6, 24% (70/289) with varices and 42% (173/416) prior null responders to P/R, were analysed. Overall, SVR rate (all 381 patients who received one dose of BOC) was 49%, (58% in F3, 45% in F4, 61% in relapsers, 51% in partial, 38% in null responders, and 72% in subjects with undetectable HCV-RNA at treatment-week (TW)8. Among patients with TW8 HCV-RNA ≥ 1000 IU/L, SVR was 8% (negative predictive value = 92%). Death occurred in 3 (0.8%) patients, while decompensation and infections were observed in 2.9% and 11%, respectively. At MLR, SVR predictors were TW4 HCV-RNA ≥ 1log10 -decline from baseline, undetectable TW8 HCV-RNA, prior relapse, albumin levels ≥3.5 g/dL and platelet counts ≥100 000/μL. Metavir F4, Child-Pugh A6, albumin, platelets, age and female gender were associated with serious and haematological AEs. Among treatment-experienced patients with advanced liver disease eligible for IFN-based therapy, TW8 HCV-RNA characterised the subset with either high or poor likelihood of achieving SVR. Using TW8 HCV-RNA as a futility rule, BOC/P/R appears to have a favourable benefit-risk profile.
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De Giorgi U, Caroli P, Scarpi E, Conteduca V, Burgio SL, Menna C, Moretti A, Galassi R, Rossi L, Amadori D, Paganelli G, Matteucci F. (18)F-Fluorocholine PET/CT for early response assessment in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer treated with enzalutamide. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging 2015; 42:1276-83. [PMID: 25808631 DOI: 10.1007/s00259-015-3042-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2014] [Accepted: 03/08/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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PURPOSE We investigated the role of (18)F-methylcholine (FCH) PET/CT in the early evaluation of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) treated with enzalutamide. METHODS The study group comprised 36 patients with a median age of 72 years (range 48-90 years) who were treated with enzalutamide 160 mg once daily after at least one chemotherapeutic regimen with docetaxel. Patients were evaluated monthly for serological prostate-specific antigen (PSA) response. FCH PET/CT was performed at baseline and repeated after 3-6 weeks. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression models addressed potential predictors of progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS). RESULTS At a median follow-up of 24.2 months (range 1.8-27.3 months), 34 patients were evaluable for early FCH PET/CT evaluation of response, and of these 17 showed progressive disease (PD) and 17 had stable disease or a partial response. A decrease in PSA level of more than 50% was observed in 21 patients. Early FCH PET/CT PD predicted radiological PD 3 months in advance of CT in 12 of 18 patients (66%) and was discordant with the decrease in PSA level in 13 patients. In 6 of these, biochemical PD was confirmed in 2 months. In multivariate analysis, only decrease in PSA level and FCH PET/CT were significant predictors of PFS (p = 0.0005 and p = 0.029, respectively), whereas decrease in PSA level alone was predictive of OS (p = 0.007). CONCLUSION This is one of the first studies to evaluate the role of FCH PET/CT as an early predictor of outcome in mCRPC patients treated with enzalutamide. Our preliminary results suggest that the combination of FCH PET/CT and decrease in PSA level could be a valid tool to predict PFS in mCRPC patients. PSA remains the single most important prognostic factor, while FCH PET/CT does not add more information on OS beyond that obtained from PSA. Further studies in larger populations are needed to confirm these data and to clarify the role of FCH PET/CT in predicting response to enzalutamide in mCRPC patients.
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Dreßen M, Crotti L, Lahm H, Moretti A, Wolf K, Cleuziou J, Schön P, Hörer J, Schreiber C, Doppler S, Werner A, Deutsch MA, Schiemann M, Brade T, Laue S, Oexle K, Mastantuono E, Gruber P, Laugwitz KL, Meitinger T, Lange R, Krane M. Differential Expression of Candidate Genes with de novo Mutations in Patients with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome in Murine Cardiac Progenitor Cells. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2015. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1544380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Orlando V, Guerriero F, Monetti VM, Putignano D, Moretti A, Iolascon G, Menditto E. Determinants of Non-Persistence to Antiosteoporotic Drugs by Using Administrative Database. VALUE IN HEALTH : THE JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PHARMACOECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH 2014; 17:A384. [PMID: 27200866 DOI: 10.1016/j.jval.2014.08.2636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Logrieco A, Haidukowski M, Susca A, Mulè G, Munkvold G, Moretti A. AspergillussectionNigrias contributor of fumonisin B2contamination in maize. Food Addit Contam Part A Chem Anal Control Expo Risk Assess 2014; 31:149-55. [DOI: 10.1080/19440049.2013.862349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Malysheva S, Polizzi V, Moretti A, Van Peteghem C, De Kimpe N, Van Bocxlaer J, Diana Di Mavungu J, De Saeger S. Untargeted screening of secondary metabolites in fungal cultures and samples from mouldy indoor environments by time-of-flight mass spectrometry. WORLD MYCOTOXIN J 2014. [DOI: 10.3920/wmj2013.1595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Nowadays, complaints about poor indoor air quality have become common. The variety of indoor air health problems include chronic fatigue, allergy, skin and eye irritation, and can be caused by several factors including fungi and their metabolites present in a building. The objective of this study was to establish a method for untargeted analysis of secondary fungal metabolites in indoor environments. As a detection technique, time-of-flight mass spectrometry was chosen, as it provided mass accuracy and higher sensitivity in full scan acquisition mode compared to tandem mass spectrometers. The method was first applied to fungal cultures, namely Penicillium brevicompactum and Chaetomium murorum, which were isolated from mouldy houses and grown on building materials under laboratory conditions for 7-21 days. Following the proposed strategy based on accurate mass measurement and post-acquisition data processing using principal component analysis, roquefortine C, brevianamide A and mycophenolic acid were identified in Penicillium sp., while chaetoglobosin A was found to be produced by Chaetomium sp. Subsequently, samples from mouldy inhabited buildings were analysed using the developed method. The actual presence of meleagrin was demonstrated in mouldy indoor environment. Applying the method to air and dust samples collected in these mouldy buildings, no metabolites were detected possibly due to generally low concentrations in these types of samples.
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Moretti A, Agnetti F, Mancianti F, Nardoni S, Righi C, Moretta I, Morganti G, Papini M. Dermatophytosis in animals: epidemiological, clinical and zoonotic aspects. GIORN ITAL DERMAT V 2013; 148:563-572. [PMID: 24442037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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AIM Dermatophytosis are the most frequent fungal infections of pets and livestock and play an important role in animal and human health due to their zoonotic potential. Another important aspect of these infections is linked to the economic consequences in farm animal and fur production systems. An overview of dermatophytosis in animals is described in this paper. Epidemiological, clinical and zoonotic aspects are addressed, considering individual species, both pets and farmed animals. METHODS In particular, most recent investigations in the field of animal mycology, carried out in Central Italy, are reported, with particular reference to rabbit, ruminants, horse, dog, cat and some wild species. RESULTS The information in this article show how dermatophytes infect a wide range of animals which may be in contact with human beings either directly or indirectly. Consequently they are frequently a source of infection for human beings who, vice versa, may sometimes become contagious for animals. CONCLUSION Fungal pathogens derive their power to spread from contamination of the animal's habitat - whether the animal is a conventional pet or not, a farm animal or living in the wild. Thus if treatment of the animal or human patient is to achieve optimal efficacy, it needs to be associated with adequate environmental measures.
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Chung M, Collura MG, Flanagan G, Freemire B, Hanlet PM, Jana MR, Johnson RP, Kaplan DM, Leonova M, Moretti A, Popovic M, Schwarz T, Tollestrup A, Torun Y, Yonehara K. Pressurized H2 RF cavities in ionizing beams and magnetic fields. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2013; 111:184802. [PMID: 24237526 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.111.184802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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A major technological challenge in building a muon cooling channel is operating rf cavities in multitesla external magnetic fields. We report the first proof-of-principle experiment of a high pressure gas-filled rf cavity for use with intense ionizing beams and strong external magnetic fields. rf power consumption by beam-induced plasma is investigated with hydrogen and deuterium gases with pressures between 20 and 100 atm and peak rf gradients between 5 and 50 MV/m. The low pressure case agrees well with an analytical model based on electron and ion mobilities. Varying concentrations of oxygen gas are investigated to remove free electrons from the cavity and reduce the rf power consumption. Measurements of the electron attachment time to oxygen and rate of ion-ion recombination are also made. Additionally, we demonstrate the operation of the gas-filled rf cavity in a solenoidal field of up to 3 T, finding no major magnetic field dependence. All these results indicate that a high pressure gas-filled cavity is a viable technology for muon ionization cooling.
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Iolascon G, Cisari C, Moretti A, Frizzi L, Gimigliano R, Gimigliano F. NSAIDs and opioids in management of fragility fractures. Aging Clin Exp Res 2013; 25 Suppl 1:S97-100. [PMID: 24046027 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-013-0100-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2013] [Accepted: 07/16/2013] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Fragility fractures and their care are a major burden on individuals, health systems, and social care systems in industrialized countries. Fragility fracture can lead to long lasting painful and disabling condition. The level of pain is a major determinant for the outcome of any treatment of these fractures regardless of its location. The treatment of pain in patient with fragility fracture is rarely considered a priority in the care pathway.
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Cennamo P, Caputo P, Giorgio A, Moretti A, Pasquino N. Biofilms on tuff stones at historical sites: identification and removal by nonthermal effects of radiofrequencies. MICROBIAL ECOLOGY 2013; 66:659-668. [PMID: 23740199 DOI: 10.1007/s00248-013-0247-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2012] [Accepted: 05/15/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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A methodology aiming at identifying and removing biofilms from cultural heritage was applied to stones from tuff walls in historical sites. Identification of phototrophic encrusting microorganisms was carried out by optical and electron microscopy, as well as by molecular techniques (DNA analyses and denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE)). In all sites, the examination of microbial components of biofilms resulted in the identification of 17 species belonging to Cyanobacteria, Rhodophyta, Bacillariophyta and Chlorophyta, with Cyanobacteria being the dominant components in all biofilms. In order to remove the biofilms, an innovative technique based on the use of nonthermal effects of radiofrequencies was adopted. The source of the electromagnetic fields was a signal generator connected to a horn antenna through an amplifier to provide the power boost required to generate the target field amplitude. Seven days after exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic field, about 50 % reduction of biofilm was observed; after 14 days, biofilm extension was reduced by about 90 %. DGGE analyses performed after 14 days confirmed these visual inspections. Also, DGGE analyses carried out before and 14 days after treatments showed that 12 out of 17 identified species disappeared. A complete visual disappearance of biofilms was observed a month after the beginning of treatments. DGGE repeated at this time confirmed the total disappearance of biofilm-forming species. Treated stones, when transferred back to their original sites, did not show any microorganism re-growing after 6 months. No alteration in the color and structural consistency of tuff substrata was observed after radiofrequency treatments.
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Iolascon G, Giamattei MT, Moretti A, Di Pietro G, Gimigliano F, Gimigliano R. Sarcopenia in women with vertebral fragility fractures. Aging Clin Exp Res 2013; 25 Suppl 1:S129-31. [PMID: 24046029 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-013-0102-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2013] [Accepted: 07/18/2013] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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We performed a pilot study with the purpose to evaluate the prevalence of sarcopenia in osteoporotic women with vertebral fractures. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) was used to measure the whole and regional body composition. Appendicular lean mass (aLM) was calculated as the sum of lean mass in arms and legs. We calculated the skeletal muscle mass index (aLM/h(2)), and we measured bone mineral density and T scores by DXA scan at total-body and at femoral neck. Participants were divided according to the number of vertebral fractures (single or multiple fractures). A total of 67 women were included. Thirty-five women (52.23%) had a vertebral fracture, of them 8 (22.85%) were sarcopenic and 32 women (47.76%) had multiple vertebral fractures, of them 14 (43.75%) were sarcopenic. Our results suggest that sarcopenia is common among osteoporotic women increasing along with the number of vertebral fragility fractures.
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Pugliatti M, Eskic D, Mikolcić T, Pitschnau-Michel D, Myhr KM, Sastre-Garriga J, Otero S, Wieczynska L, Torje C, Holloway E, Rienhoff O, Friede T, Buckow K, Ellenberger D, Hillert J, Glaser A, Flachenecker P, Fuge J, Schyns-Liharska T, Kasilingam E, Moretti A, Thalheim C. Assess, compare and enhance the status of Persons with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in Europe: a European Register for MS. Acta Neurol Scand 2013:24-30. [PMID: 23278653 DOI: 10.1111/ane.12024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/25/2012] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Persons with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) experience health-related quality of life (HRQoL) problems greatly differing across Europe, and the European Union (EU) faces deep inequalities in MS management from country to country. Through the establishment of a European MS Register (EUReMS), an effective action is proposed to improve the overall knowledge on MS and support effective intervention programmes at EU and national political level. EUReMS aims to achieve consensus on its mission and vision, to define existing data providers, to develop models driving future MS health policies and research, to develop an information technology (IT) infrastructure for a data set, to develop a European shared governance and to secure providers' data provision into EUReMS. MATERIALS AND METHODS EUReMS is meant to build on a minimum set of core data from existing national and regional population-based MS registries and from PwMS' perspectives. EUReMS' main partner is the European MS Platform (EMSP) acting in collaboration with associated and collaborating European partners. RESULTS EUReMS was launched in July 2011. A Consensus Statement on purposes, vision, mission and strategies was produced in December 2011, and a comprehensive survey on existing MS data collections in Europe has been performed, and the EUReMS data mask is currently being discussed. CONCLUSIONS EUReMS will represent a tool to provide up to date, comparable and sustainable MS data through an effective and credible register, which will encourage extensive knowledge building of MS, more equitable policies and higher standards in MS treatment and services.
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Goedel A, Orban M, Haas J, Gaertner F, Sandrock K, Zieger B, Kurnik K, Moretti A, Laugwitz KL, Massberg S. In vitro generation of hiPSC-derived megakaryocytes and platelets from a patient with Glanzmann thrombasthenia. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht311.5867] [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: 11/13/2022] Open
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Moretti A, Susca A, Mulé G, Logrieco AF, Proctor RH. Molecular biodiversity of mycotoxigenic fungi that threaten food safety. Int J Food Microbiol 2013; 167:57-66. [PMID: 23859402 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2013.06.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2013] [Revised: 06/25/2013] [Accepted: 06/28/2013] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Fungal biodiversity is one of the most important contributors to the occurrence and severity of mycotoxin contamination of crop plants. Phenotypic and metabolic plasticity has enabled mycotoxigenic fungi to colonize a broad range of agriculturally important crops and to adapt to a range of environmental conditions. New mycotoxin-commodity combinations provide evidence for the ability of fungi to adapt to changing conditions and the emergence of genotypes that confer enhanced aggressiveness toward plants and/or altered mycotoxin production profiles. Perhaps the most important contributor to qualitative differences in mycotoxin production among fungi is variation in mycotoxin biosynthetic genes. Molecular genetic and biochemical analyses of toxigenic fungi have elucidated specific differences in biosynthetic genes that are responsible for intra- and inter-specific differences in mycotoxin production. For Aspergillus and Fusarium, the mycotoxigenic genera of greatest concern, variation in biosynthetic genes responsible for production of individual families of mycotoxins appears to be the result of evolutionary adaptation. Examples of such variation have been reported for: a) aflatoxin biosynthetic genes in Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus; b) trichothecene biosynthetic genes within and among Fusarium species; and c) fumonisin biosynthetic genes in Aspergillus and Fusarium species. Understanding the variation in these biosynthetic genes and the basis for variation in mycotoxin production is important for accurate assessment of the risks that fungi pose to food safety and for prevention of mycotoxin contamination of crops in the field and in storage.
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