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Paglia A, Angeletti AG, Conte V, Serviddio G, Romano AD. Emphysematous cystitis in an elderly male diabetic patient: a case report. A complicated urinary tract infection. JGG 2021. [DOI: 10.36150/2499-6564-n341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Romano AD, Paglia A, Bellanti F, Villani R, Sangineto M, Vendemiale G, Serviddio G. Molecular Aspects and Treatment of Iron Deficiency in the Elderly. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E3821. [PMID: 32481481 PMCID: PMC7313036 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21113821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2020] [Revised: 05/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/27/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Iron deficiency (ID) is the most frequent nutritional deficiency in the whole population worldwide, and the second most common cause of anemia in the elderly. The prevalence of anemia is expecting to rise shortly, because of an ageing population. Even though WHO criteria define anemia as a hemoglobin serum concentration <12 g/dL in women and <13 g/dL in men, several authors propose different and specific cut-off values for the elderly. Anemia in aged subjects impacts health and quality of life, and it is associated with several negative outcomes, such as longer time of hospitalization and a higher risk of disability. Furthermore, it is an independent risk factor of increased morbidity and mortality. Even though iron deficiency anemia is a common disorder in older adults, it should be not considered as a normal ageing consequence, but a sign of underlying dysfunction. Relating to the molecular mechanism in Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA), hepcidin has a key role in iron homeostasis. It downregulates the iron exporter ferroportin, inhibiting both iron absorption and release. IDA is frequently dependent on blood loss, especially caused by gastrointestinal lesions. Thus, a diagnostic algorithm for IDA should include invasive investigation such as endoscopic procedures. The treatment choice is influenced by the severity of anemia, underlying conditions, comorbidities, and the clinical state of the patient. Correction of anemia and iron supplementation should be associated with the treatment of the causal disease.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Foggia, 71121 Foggia, Italy; (A.D.R.); (A.P.); (F.B.); (R.V.); (M.S.); (G.V.)
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Paglia A, Goderecci R, Ciprietti N, Lagorio M, Necozione S, Calvisi V. Pain management after total knee arthroplasty: A prospective randomized study. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2020; 11:113-117. [PMID: 32001997 PMCID: PMC6985005 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2018.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2018] [Revised: 11/28/2018] [Accepted: 12/13/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a common procedure for improving mobility and quality of life in patients with osteoarthritis. Postoperative pain control management after TKA is still a concern as it relates to patients satisfaction and functional recovery.Many anesthetic regimens and techniques have been explored to decrease postoperative pain and enhance the fast recovery after TKA. The aim of this study was to evaluate the best anesthetic treatment in pain control after TKA. METHODS 51 patients were included in a randomized prospective study and distributed in three groups. The first group (CG) in which no analgesic protocol was implemented (control group). The second group (LIA group) received an intraoperative local infiltration anesthesia (LIA) (60 ml mixture of two ropivacaine 75mg/10 mL + adrenaline 100μg/10 mL + physiological solution). The third group (FNB group) had only a femoral nerve block (FNB). Continuous outcomes including visual analogue scale (VAS) at 5,24,48 h and at 1 week, morphine consumption and range of motion (ROM) at 1,2,7 days. RESULTS There was significant difference between all groups (p < 0,001) in terms of the VAS score: at 5h after surgery (4.55,2.15,1.82); at 24h (4.15,2.65,3.36); at 48h (3.85,2.45,2.73); at 1 week (2.95,1.80, 1.64), respectively for groups CG, LIA, FNB.ROM was better in LIA and FNB groups than CG: at 1 die after surgery (44°,50°,54°); at 3 dies (69°,70°,71°); at 7 dies (91°,98°,98°), respectively for groups CG, LIA, FNB (p < 0,001). DISCUSSION LIA and FNB groups both showed a significant reduction at VAS score, better range of motion and less morphine consumption than CG (control group). LIA group has obtained a constant pain control in the postoperative days; FNB group had a good pain control in the hours after surgery, with a decrease in efficacy in the following days. CONCLUSION Further studies are still needed in order to define LIA as the reference pain management in TKA.
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- A. Paglia
- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Via Vetoio, Coppito 2, 67100, L'Aquila, Italy,UOSD, Department of Mini-invasive and Computer-assisting Orthopaedic Surgery, San Salvatore Hospital, Via L. Natali 1, 67100, L'aquila, Italy,Corresponding author. Department of Life, Health & Environmental Sciences (MESVA), University of L'Aquila, Piazzale Tommasi 1, 67100, Coppito - L'Aquila, Italy.
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Via Vetoio, Coppito 2, 67100, L'Aquila, Italy,UOSD, Department of Mini-invasive and Computer-assisting Orthopaedic Surgery, San Salvatore Hospital, Via L. Natali 1, 67100, L'aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Via Vetoio, Coppito 2, 67100, L'Aquila, Italy,UOSD, Department of Mini-invasive and Computer-assisting Orthopaedic Surgery, San Salvatore Hospital, Via L. Natali 1, 67100, L'aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Via Vetoio, Coppito 2, 67100, L'Aquila, Italy,UOSD, Department of Mini-invasive and Computer-assisting Orthopaedic Surgery, San Salvatore Hospital, Via L. Natali 1, 67100, L'aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Via Vetoio, Coppito 2, 67100, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Via Vetoio, Coppito 2, 67100, L'Aquila, Italy,UOSD, Department of Mini-invasive and Computer-assisting Orthopaedic Surgery, San Salvatore Hospital, Via L. Natali 1, 67100, L'aquila, Italy
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Lo Buglio A, Bellanti F, Capurso C, Paglia A, Vendemiale G. Adherence to Mediterranean Diet, Malnutrition, Length of Stay and Mortality in Elderly Patients Hospitalized in Internal Medicine Wards. Nutrients 2019; 11:nu11040790. [PMID: 30959815 PMCID: PMC6520862 DOI: 10.3390/nu11040790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2019] [Revised: 04/04/2019] [Accepted: 04/04/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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: This investigation aimed to explore the adherence to a Mediterranean Diet and its relationship with length of stay and in-hospital mortality, circulating interleukins, body composition, and frailty, in elderly patients hospitalized in internal medicine wards. Thus, a cross-sectional study in 194 acute hospitalized, community-dwelling elderly patients was performed. Adherence to a Mediterranean Diet was evaluated by the Italian Mediterranean Index (IMI). Length of stay, but not in-hospital mortality rate, was higher in patients with a low IMI score, as compared to subjects with high IMI score. Markers of systemic inflammation, as well as circulating interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor alpha, were higher in patients with a low IMI score, with respect to patients with high IMI score. Furthermore, patients with low IMI score had increased fat mass and reduced lean mass, together with a higher prevalence of frailty, as compared to those presenting with high IMI score. In a multivariate logistic regression model, an IMI score < 3 resulted as an independent predictor of longer length of stay. In conclusion, low adherence to a Mediterranean Diet in elderly patients hospitalized in internal medicine wards is associated with higher length of stay and related to unfavorable changes in circulating pro-inflammatory markers and body composition.
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- Aurelio Lo Buglio
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, viale Pinto 1, 71122 Foggia, Italy.
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, viale Pinto 1, 71122 Foggia, Italy.
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, viale Pinto 1, 71122 Foggia, Italy.
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, viale Pinto 1, 71122 Foggia, Italy.
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, viale Pinto 1, 71122 Foggia, Italy.
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Logroscino G, Saracco M, Goderecci R, Paglia A, Calvisi V. Arthroscopy in osteochondral pathology of the elbow: indications, treatment and complications. J BIOL REG HOMEOS AG 2019; 33:1-7. XIX Congresso Nazionale S.I.C.O.O.P. Societa' Italiana Chirurghi Ortopedici Dell'ospedalita' Privata Accreditata. [PMID: 31168996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The arthroscopic technique has revolutionized orthopaedic surgery in the last forty years, due to the improvement in surgical technique and innovations in technologies. Actually, knee and shoulder arthroscopy are commonly used to treat the most frequent pathologies with mini-invasive approaches demonstrate recovery of function and outcomes. Not the same thing can be said for other joints such as ankle, elbow and hip, where the narrowness of the space makes the technique more challenging. In this study, a brief review of the literature and the history of elbow arthroscopy are described. Indications, surgical technique, risks and complication, tip and tricks, advices and notes to avoid complications are reported. Elbow arthroscopic surgery is a difficult technique that requires a long learning curve, but in an experienced surgeon's hands, it is a safe and successful methodology when applied with correct indications and cautions.
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- G Logroscino
- Mininvasive Orthopaedic Surgery, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Catholic University of Rome, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, Rome, Italy. e-mail:
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- Mininvasive Orthopaedic Surgery, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Mininvasive Orthopaedic Surgery, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Mininvasive Orthopaedic Surgery, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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Rota E, Varese P, Ghiglione E, Celli L, Agosti S, Zaccone G, Paglia A. Concomitant myasthenia gravis, myositis, myocarditis and polyneuropathy, induced by immune-checkpoint inhibitors: A life-threatening continuum of neuromuscular and cardiac toxicity. Clin Neurophysiol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2018.09.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Rota E, Ghiglione E, Celli L, Balestrero V, Paglia A. A fulminant Guillain–Barrè syndrome mimicking brain death. Clin Neurophysiol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2018.09.072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Di Francesco A, Flamini S, Pizzoferrato R, Fusco P, Paglia A. Continuous intraarticular and periarticular levobupivacaine for management of pain relief after total knee arthroplasty: A prospective randomized, double-blind pilot study. J Orthop 2016; 13:119-22. [PMID: 27076741 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2016.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2015] [Accepted: 02/15/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) can result in major postoperative pain which can impact the recovery and rehabilitation of patients and for this reason the use of a pain-control infusion pumps (PCIP) enhances analgesia for TKA. PURPOSE To investigate whether a PCIP of levobupivacaine would reduce pain in patients following TKA. METHODS This was a prospective, randomized, controlled study conducted in 55 patients. Criteria for participation were unilateral TKA for osteoarthritis and no allergies to levobupivacaine. The primary outcomes measured were postoperative pain intensity on Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score measured at 24 h and 48 h. Other measures included amount of narcotics, presence of adverse events, and length of hospital stay. RESULTS PCIP-treated patients (n = 28) showed significant reductions in VAS score at any time versus control (p < 0.01). Amount of narcotics, presence of adverse events, and length of hospital stay were significantly less with the PCIP versus control (each p < 0.01). CONCLUSION The use of a mix of levobupivacaina, ketoral-trometamina, and adrenalin provides a safe and effective means in post-operative pain relief in patients undergoing TKA. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II therapeutic study.
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- A Di Francesco
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, San Salvatore Hospital, via Vetoio, N° 1, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, San Salvatore Hospital, via Vetoio, N° 1, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, San Salvatore Hospital, via Vetoio, N° 1, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology, San Salvatore Hospital, via Vetoio, N° 1, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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- University of Study L'Aquila, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, San Salvatore Hospital, via Vetoio, N° 1, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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Carlomagno G, Pirozzi F, Sasso L, Paglia A, Iannuzzi A, Mercurio V, Parrella P, De Martino M, Criscuolo P, Bonaduce D. Bidimensional evaluation of right ventricular function using fractional area change in the prognostic stratification of heart failure patients. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht309.3627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Lococo F, De Vincentis F, Naldini A, Tsiopoulos F, Paglia A, Fadda G, Cesario A, Granone P, Costamagna G, Larghi A. Transesophageal endoscopic ultrasound-guided transcarotid fine needle aspiration of a positron emission tomography (PET)-positive mediastinal lymph node. Endoscopy 2013; 44 Suppl 2 UCTN:E402-3. [PMID: 23169036 DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1310060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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- F Lococo
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Catholic University, Rome, Italy.
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Ferrandina G, Bonanno G, Pierelli L, Perillo A, Procoli A, Mariotti A, Corallo M, Martinelli E, Rutella S, Paglia A, Zannoni G, Mancuso S, Scambia G. Expression of CD133-1 and CD133-2 in ovarian cancer. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2007; 18:506-14. [PMID: 17868344 DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1438.2007.01056.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 151] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Cancer stem cells have been isolated from several solid tumors including prostate, colon, liver, breast, and ovarian cancer. Stem cells isolated from nervous system and prostate express CD133 antigen, which is widely used to isolate hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells. The aims of this study were to investigate the expression of the CD133-1 and CD133-2 epitopes in primary ovarian tumors and to biologically characterize CD133(+) ovarian cancer cells, also according to clinicopathologic parameters. Tissue specimens were obtained at primary surgery from 41 ovarian carcinomas; eight normal ovaries and five benign ovarian tumors were also collected. Flow cytometry with monoclonal antibodies against CD133-1 and CD133-2 epitopes was employed. FACS (fluorescence activated cell sorting) analysis enabled the selection of CD133(+) cells, whose epithelial origin was confirmed by immunofluorescence analysis with monoclonal anti-cytokeratin 7. CD133(+) cells gave rise to a 4.7 +/- 0.9-fold larger number of colonies than that documented in CD133(-) population (P < 0.001). Moreover, CD133(+) cells showed an enhanced proliferative potential compared to CD133(-) cells. The percentages of CD133-1- and CD133-2-expressing cells were significantly lower in normal ovaries/benign tumors with respect to those in ovarian carcinoma. Both the percentages of CD133-1- and CD133-2-expressing cells were significantly lower in omental metastases than in primary ovarian cancer (P = 0.009 and 0.007 for CD133-1- and CD133-2-expressing cells, respectively). There seems not to be any difference in the distribution of the percentage of CD133-1- and CD133-2-expressing cells according to clinicopathologic parameters and response to primary chemotherapy. CD133-1 and CD133-2 may be useful in order to select and enrich the population of CD133(+) ovarian tumor cells, which are characterized by a higher clonogenic efficiency and proliferative potential.
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- G Ferrandina
- Gynecologic Oncology Unit, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy.
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Legge F, Salutari V, Paglia A, Testa A, Lorusso D, Colangelo M, Kaye S, Scambia G, Ferrandina G. Phase II study on the combination carboplatin-celecoxib in heavily pre-treated recurrent ovarian carcinoma patients. J Clin Oncol 2006. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2006.24.18_suppl.15009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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15009 Background: Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) has been shown to be involved in several steps of ovarian onset and progression and its overepression is associated with a poor chance of response to chemotherapy and poor prognosis in ovarian cancer. Celecoxib, an orally active selective COX-2 inhibitor, has been tested for its ability to potentiate the activity of carboplatin in treatment of heavily pretreated recurrent ovarian cancer patients. Methods: A phase II study was planned, considering the regimen active if at least 12 responses were observed among the 43 enrolled patients. Celecoxib (400 mg/die), and carboplatin (5 AUC) q28 were administered, until progression or unacceptable toxicity. Response was assessed by RECIST and also by Rustin criteria. Results: 34 pts (median age: 60 yrs, range 28–74) and an ECOG performance status (0/1/2) of (21/12/1), were enrolled. 58.8% of patients were platinum resistant (progressing during or < 6 months from primary treatment). Median number of previous chemotherapy regimens was 3 (range 2–6). Currently 27 patients are evaluable for response. The overall response rate (CR and PR) was 25.9% (2 CR, 5 PR) with stabilization of disease in 8 patients (29.6%). Four responses occurred in platinum sensitive and 3 in platinum resistant group Median time to response was 11 weeks (range 9–19) and median duration of response was 23 weeks (range 12–39). According to Rustin criteria 10 patients out of 25 (40%) were considered responsive to treatment (return of CA125 levels to normal level or >50% reduction). Overall, 143 cycles were administered with a median value of 3 cycles (range = 1–10). Moderate/severe toxicities were as follows: G3 anemia occurred in 2.3% cycles, G3 neutropenia in 4.6% cycles, G3 thrombocytopenia in 1.5% cycles, G3/4 gastrointestinal toxicity occurred in 4.6% cycles. Cutaneous diffuse erithema was observed in 2 patients, in both cases recovered with a short period of antihistaminic treatment; 2 cases of hypertension were documented, G2 hypersensitivity reactions during carboplatin infusion were observed in 4 cases. Conclusions: Celecoxib combined with carboplatin is well tolerated and has promising activity as salvage treatment in heavily pretreated recurrent ovarian cancer patients. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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- F. Legge
- Catholic University, Rome, Italy; Catholic University, Campobasso, Italy; Ospedale Civile, Sulmona, Italy; Royal Marsden Hospital, Sutton, United Kingdom
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- Catholic University, Rome, Italy; Catholic University, Campobasso, Italy; Ospedale Civile, Sulmona, Italy; Royal Marsden Hospital, Sutton, United Kingdom
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- Catholic University, Rome, Italy; Catholic University, Campobasso, Italy; Ospedale Civile, Sulmona, Italy; Royal Marsden Hospital, Sutton, United Kingdom
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- Catholic University, Rome, Italy; Catholic University, Campobasso, Italy; Ospedale Civile, Sulmona, Italy; Royal Marsden Hospital, Sutton, United Kingdom
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- Catholic University, Rome, Italy; Catholic University, Campobasso, Italy; Ospedale Civile, Sulmona, Italy; Royal Marsden Hospital, Sutton, United Kingdom
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- Catholic University, Rome, Italy; Catholic University, Campobasso, Italy; Ospedale Civile, Sulmona, Italy; Royal Marsden Hospital, Sutton, United Kingdom
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- Catholic University, Rome, Italy; Catholic University, Campobasso, Italy; Ospedale Civile, Sulmona, Italy; Royal Marsden Hospital, Sutton, United Kingdom
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- Catholic University, Rome, Italy; Catholic University, Campobasso, Italy; Ospedale Civile, Sulmona, Italy; Royal Marsden Hospital, Sutton, United Kingdom
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- Catholic University, Rome, Italy; Catholic University, Campobasso, Italy; Ospedale Civile, Sulmona, Italy; Royal Marsden Hospital, Sutton, United Kingdom
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Ferrandina GM, Legge F, Gallotta V, Lorusso D, Testa AC, Salutari V, Paglia A, Colangelo M, Fulfaro F, Scambia G. Celecoxib plus carboplatin in heavily pre-treated patients with recurrent ovarian carcinoma: preliminary results of a Phase II study. J Clin Oncol 2005. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2005.23.16_suppl.5060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- G. M. Ferrandina
- Catholic Univ, Roma, Italy; Catholic Univ, Campobasso, Italy; Osp Civile, Sulmona, Italy; Policlinico “P. Giaccone”, Palermo, Italy
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- Catholic Univ, Roma, Italy; Catholic Univ, Campobasso, Italy; Osp Civile, Sulmona, Italy; Policlinico “P. Giaccone”, Palermo, Italy
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- Catholic Univ, Roma, Italy; Catholic Univ, Campobasso, Italy; Osp Civile, Sulmona, Italy; Policlinico “P. Giaccone”, Palermo, Italy
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- Catholic Univ, Roma, Italy; Catholic Univ, Campobasso, Italy; Osp Civile, Sulmona, Italy; Policlinico “P. Giaccone”, Palermo, Italy
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- Catholic Univ, Roma, Italy; Catholic Univ, Campobasso, Italy; Osp Civile, Sulmona, Italy; Policlinico “P. Giaccone”, Palermo, Italy
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- Catholic Univ, Roma, Italy; Catholic Univ, Campobasso, Italy; Osp Civile, Sulmona, Italy; Policlinico “P. Giaccone”, Palermo, Italy
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- Catholic Univ, Roma, Italy; Catholic Univ, Campobasso, Italy; Osp Civile, Sulmona, Italy; Policlinico “P. Giaccone”, Palermo, Italy
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- Catholic Univ, Roma, Italy; Catholic Univ, Campobasso, Italy; Osp Civile, Sulmona, Italy; Policlinico “P. Giaccone”, Palermo, Italy
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- Catholic Univ, Roma, Italy; Catholic Univ, Campobasso, Italy; Osp Civile, Sulmona, Italy; Policlinico “P. Giaccone”, Palermo, Italy
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- Catholic Univ, Roma, Italy; Catholic Univ, Campobasso, Italy; Osp Civile, Sulmona, Italy; Policlinico “P. Giaccone”, Palermo, Italy
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This meta-analysis addresses the association between attachment security and each of three maternal mental health correlates. The meta-analysis is based on 35 studies, 39 samples, and 2,064 mother-child pairs. Social-marital support (r = .14; based on 16 studies involving 17 samples and 902 dyads), stress (r = .19; 13 studies, 14 samples, and 768 dyads), and depression (r = .18; 15 studies, 19 samples, and 953 dyads) each proved significantly related to attachment security. All constructs showed substantial variance in effect size. Ecological factors and approach to measuring support may explain the heterogeneity of effect sizes within the social-marital support literature. Effect sizes for stress varied according to the time between assessment of stress and assessment of attachment security. Among studies of depression, clinical samples yielded significantly larger effect sizes than community samples. We discuss these results in terms of measurement issues (specifically, overreliance on self-report inventories) and in terms of the need to study the correlates of change in attachment security, rather than just the correlates of attachment security per se.
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- L Atkinson
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Adlaf EM, Paglia A, Ivis FJ, Ialomiteanu A. Nonmedical drug use among adolescent students: highlights from the 1999 Ontario Student Drug Use Survey. CMAJ 2000; 162:1677-80. [PMID: 10870495 PMCID: PMC1232501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND During the 1990s, rates of nonmedical drug use among adolescents escalated. We assessed data from 5 cycles of the Ontario Student Drug Use Survey for overall trends in the proportion of students reporting illegal drug use between 1991 and 1999. METHODS The survey is a repeated, cross-sectional, 2-stage cluster-design survey of students enrolled in grades 7, 9, 11 and 13. Outcome measures were prevalence of use of 17 drugs, including alcohol and tobacco, over the 12 months preceding the survey. RESULTS The rates of drug use increased between 1993 and 1999. The 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for the differences in proportions between 1997 and 1999 indicated significant increases in the overall use of 6 drugs: alcohol (95% CIdiff 6.1, 1.9-10.3), cannabis (95% CIdiff 46.3, 0.2-8.4), glue (95% CIdiff 2.3, 1.3-3.3), other solvents (95% CIdiff 5.0, 3.1-6.3), barbiturates (95% CIdiff 1.9, 0.4-3.4) and hallucinogens such as mescaline and psilocybin (95% CIdiff 3.5, 0.8-6.9). Fewer grade 7 students in 1999 than in earlier cohorts reported using alcohol or cigarettes by age 9. INTERPRETATION The public health implications of the findings are mixed. On the positive side, there is no evidence of increases in early onset of drug use. On the negative side, the overall proportion of students reporting illegal drug use has continued to rise.
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- E M Adlaf
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ont.
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The purpose of this paper is to explore the public's perceptions about alcohol as a causal agent in aggressive behavior, and to assess how these beliefs are associated with notions of responsibility and the excuse-function of alcohol. In a 1995 probability survey, 994 adults across Ontario (50.3% female; mean age = 41.5, SD = 5.9) were asked questions about: alcohol-aggression expectancies; alcohol as an excuse; responsibility; personal drinking behavior; alcohol-aggression victimization; and demographics. Descriptive and regression analyses were conducted. Over three-quarters of respondents believed that alcohol is associated with aggression, with females, older respondents, those with less education, and those who do not drink heavily more likely to hold this view. A majority (92%) believed that an intoxicated person is responsible for any behavior, with very little subgroup variation. Analyses showed that the perception of alcohol as a causal agent was not associated with decreased personal responsibility attributions. In fact, the stronger the belief in the alcohol-aggression link, the more likely one was to hold the view that an intoxicated person is responsible for behavior. Beliefs that alcohol causes violence do not translate into the acceptance of intoxication as an excuse. Reasons as to why intoxication does not alleviate responsibility for the drunken actor--a result inconsistent with attribution theory--are discussed. The consistency of these results with the "New Temperance" movement in the United States is also discussed.
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- A Paglia
- Addiction Research Foundation Division, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Mignone L, Villani L, Zappi L, Paglia A, Mereu C, Ivaldi P, Verna A. [A ketalar-propofol combination in laser surgery for removal of obstruction from the upper respiratory tract]. Minerva Anestesiol 1990; 56:821-2. [PMID: 2274202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- L Mignone
- Servizio di Anestesia e Rianimazione, Istituto Nazionale per la Ricerca sul Cancro, Genova
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