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Balestrino M, Coccia A, Boffa AS, Furgani A, Bermano F, Finocchi C, Bandettini di Poggio ML, Malfatto L, Farinini D, Schenone A. Request of hospital care dropped for TIA but remained stable for stroke during COVID-19 pandemic at a large Italian university hospital. Intern Emerg Med 2021; 16:735-739. [PMID: 33063236 PMCID: PMC7561243 DOI: 10.1007/s11739-020-02522-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
Abstract
Reduced incidence of stroke during COVID-19 pandemic was sometimes reported. While decrease in stroke incidence and fear of patients to go to the hospitals were sometimes invoked to explain this decrease, reduction in urban pollution was also hypothesized as a possible cause. We investigated statistically the incidence of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, and of transient ischemic attacks, at a large Italian tertiary stroke center during the pandemic. We analyzed statistically the number of transient ischemic attacks (TIA), ischemic strokes (IS) and hemorrhagic strokes (HS) between March 8 and May 2, 2020, the peak of the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy, and compared them with the identical period of 2019. We also analyzed the concentration of small particulate matter (PM10) in 2019 and 2020, to see if it could account for modified incidence of strokes or TIA. We found a large, significant drop in TIA (- 51%) during the pandemic compared to the same period of 2019. By contrast, the number of HS was identical, and IS showed a not significant - 24% decrease. PM10 concentration, already low in 2019, did not further decrease in 2020. Patients kept seeking hospital care when experiencing permanent neurological symptoms (stroke), but they tended not go to the hospital when their symptoms were transient (TIA). The fact that we did not observe a significant decrease in strokes may be explained by the fact that in our city the concentration of small particulate matter did not change compared to 2019.
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- Maurizio Balestrino
- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics and Mother and Child Sciences (DINOGMI), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.
- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy.
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics and Mother and Child Sciences (DINOGMI), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics and Mother and Child Sciences (DINOGMI), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Dipartimento Regionale di Emergenza Sanitaria Territoriale 118, Genoa, Italy
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- Dipartimento Regionale di Emergenza Sanitaria Territoriale 118, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics and Mother and Child Sciences (DINOGMI), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics and Mother and Child Sciences (DINOGMI), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics and Mother and Child Sciences (DINOGMI), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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Novi G, Rossi T, Pedemonte E, Saitta L, Rolla C, Roccatagliata L, Inglese M, Farinini D. Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis after SARS-CoV-2 infection. Neurol Neuroimmunol Neuroinflamm 2020; 7:e797. [PMID: 32482781 PMCID: PMC7286650 DOI: 10.1212/nxi.0000000000000797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 133] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 05/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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- Giovanni Novi
- From the Department of Neuroscience (G.N., E.P., D.F.), Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, IRCCS; Ospedale Policlinico San Martino (T.R., L.R., M.I.), IRCCS; Department of Neuroradiology (L.S., C.R.), Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, IRCCS, Genova, Italy; Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL) (L.R.), University of Genova; and Department of Neuroscience (M.I.), Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DINOGMI) and Center of Excellence for Biomedical Research (CEBR), University of Genova, Italy.
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- From the Department of Neuroscience (G.N., E.P., D.F.), Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, IRCCS; Ospedale Policlinico San Martino (T.R., L.R., M.I.), IRCCS; Department of Neuroradiology (L.S., C.R.), Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, IRCCS, Genova, Italy; Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL) (L.R.), University of Genova; and Department of Neuroscience (M.I.), Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DINOGMI) and Center of Excellence for Biomedical Research (CEBR), University of Genova, Italy
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- From the Department of Neuroscience (G.N., E.P., D.F.), Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, IRCCS; Ospedale Policlinico San Martino (T.R., L.R., M.I.), IRCCS; Department of Neuroradiology (L.S., C.R.), Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, IRCCS, Genova, Italy; Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL) (L.R.), University of Genova; and Department of Neuroscience (M.I.), Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DINOGMI) and Center of Excellence for Biomedical Research (CEBR), University of Genova, Italy
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- From the Department of Neuroscience (G.N., E.P., D.F.), Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, IRCCS; Ospedale Policlinico San Martino (T.R., L.R., M.I.), IRCCS; Department of Neuroradiology (L.S., C.R.), Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, IRCCS, Genova, Italy; Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL) (L.R.), University of Genova; and Department of Neuroscience (M.I.), Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DINOGMI) and Center of Excellence for Biomedical Research (CEBR), University of Genova, Italy
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- From the Department of Neuroscience (G.N., E.P., D.F.), Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, IRCCS; Ospedale Policlinico San Martino (T.R., L.R., M.I.), IRCCS; Department of Neuroradiology (L.S., C.R.), Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, IRCCS, Genova, Italy; Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL) (L.R.), University of Genova; and Department of Neuroscience (M.I.), Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DINOGMI) and Center of Excellence for Biomedical Research (CEBR), University of Genova, Italy
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- From the Department of Neuroscience (G.N., E.P., D.F.), Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, IRCCS; Ospedale Policlinico San Martino (T.R., L.R., M.I.), IRCCS; Department of Neuroradiology (L.S., C.R.), Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, IRCCS, Genova, Italy; Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL) (L.R.), University of Genova; and Department of Neuroscience (M.I.), Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DINOGMI) and Center of Excellence for Biomedical Research (CEBR), University of Genova, Italy
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- From the Department of Neuroscience (G.N., E.P., D.F.), Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, IRCCS; Ospedale Policlinico San Martino (T.R., L.R., M.I.), IRCCS; Department of Neuroradiology (L.S., C.R.), Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, IRCCS, Genova, Italy; Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL) (L.R.), University of Genova; and Department of Neuroscience (M.I.), Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DINOGMI) and Center of Excellence for Biomedical Research (CEBR), University of Genova, Italy
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- From the Department of Neuroscience (G.N., E.P., D.F.), Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, IRCCS; Ospedale Policlinico San Martino (T.R., L.R., M.I.), IRCCS; Department of Neuroradiology (L.S., C.R.), Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, IRCCS, Genova, Italy; Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL) (L.R.), University of Genova; and Department of Neuroscience (M.I.), Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DINOGMI) and Center of Excellence for Biomedical Research (CEBR), University of Genova, Italy
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Affiliation(s)
- Massimo Leandri
- Department of Neurology, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Neurology, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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Ribizzi G, Farinini D, Gentile R, Rizzi D, Serrati C. Factor XIII deficiency and head trauma: management and therapy. Neurol Sci 2015; 36:1933-4. [DOI: 10.1007/s10072-015-2284-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2015] [Accepted: 06/09/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Ribizzi G, Bignardi D, Farinini D, Sassos D, Gentile R, Arecco D, Rizzi D, Voltolini S, Serrati C. Desensitization to natalizumab: clinical and immunological observations. Mult Scler 2012; 19:376-7. [PMID: 22641304 DOI: 10.1177/1352458512448269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Valenzano M, Paoletti R, Rossi A, Farinini D, Garlaschi G, Fulcheri E. Sirenomelia. Pathological features, antenatal ultrasonographic clues, and a review of current embryogenic theories. Hum Reprod Update 1999; 5:82-6. [PMID: 10333372 DOI: 10.1093/humupd/5.1.82] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [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: 11/14/2022] Open
Abstract
We aimed to discuss the prenatal diagnosis and pathological features of sirenomelia, and to review current embryogenic theories. We observed two sirenomelic fetuses that were at the 19th and 16th gestational week respectively. In the former, transvaginal ultrasound revealed severe oligohydramnios and internal abortion, whereas bilateral renal agenesis, absence of a normally tapered lumbosacral spine, and a single, dysmorphic lower limb were detected in the latter. In both cases, X-rays and autoptic examination allowed categorization on the basis of the skeletal deformity. Subtotal sacrococcygeal agenesis was present in both cases. Agenesis of the urinary apparatus and external genitalia and anorectal atresia were also found. Classification of sirenomelia separately from caudal regression syndrome is still debated. Recent advances in the understanding of axial mesoderm patterning during early embryonic development suggest that sirenomelia represents the most severe end of the caudal regression spectrum. Third-trimester ultrasonographic diagnosis is usually impaired by severe oligohydramnios related to bilateral renal agenesis, whereas during the early second trimester the amount of amniotic fluid may be sufficient to allow diagnosis. Early antenatal sonographic diagnosis is important in view of the dismal prognosis, and allows for earlier, less traumatic termination of pregnancy.
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- M Valenzano
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Genoa, Italy
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Fonzari M, Santoloci D, Farinini D. [The use of verapamil in the treatment of hemicrania without aura]. Clin Ter 1994; 144:329-32. [PMID: 8205756] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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The efficacy of verapamil CR in migraine prophylaxis has been tested in an open study with 64 patients. The group of patients showed a significant decrease of the frequency, duration and severity score of their headache. All patients were treated for 3 months; thirty patients extended the treatment for 6 months without further improvement. In conclusion, verapamil CR is a useful drug with few side effects for migraine prophylaxis.
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- M Fonzari
- Divisione Neurologica, Ospedale S. Martino, Genova
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Murialdo G, Masturzo P, Ferrari ML, Filippi U, De Palma D, Farinini D, Balbi D, Albano C, Polleri A. Thyroid-stimulating hormone and prolactin responses to thyrotropin-releasing hormone in common migraine. Cephalalgia 1987; 7:267-72. [PMID: 3123067 DOI: 10.1046/j.1468-2982.1987.0704267.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [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: 01/04/2023]
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Intravenous administration of 50 micrograms or 200 micrograms thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) to men with common migraine elicited blunted prolactin (PRL) responses, when compared with healthy controls. The thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) response was enhanced after 50 micrograms TRH in the migraineurs, but not after 200 micrograms. The physiologic TSH dose-response relationship was abolished in migraine sufferers. The data may be interpreted in the light of dopaminergic and noradrenergic supersensitivity, for PRL and TSH, respectively. The TSH response in migraine differs from the one that occurs in depression.
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- G Murialdo
- Institute of Internal Medicine, University of Genoa, Italy
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Conte P, Bruzzone M, Chiara S, Sertoli M, Daga M, Rubagotti A, Conio A, Ruvolo M, Rosso R, Santi L, Carnino F, Cottini M, Mossetti C, Guercio E, Gatti M, Siliquini P, Prelato M, Durando C, Giaccone G, Calciati A, Farinini D, Centonze M, Rugiati S, Parodi G, Messineo M, Storace A, Bernardini G, Misurale F, Alessandri S, Casini M, Ragni N, Foglia G, Bentivoglio G, Pescetto G. A Randomized Trial Comparing Cisplatin Plus Cyclophosphamide Versus Cisplatin, Doxorubicin, and Cyclophosphamide in Advanced Ovarian Cancer. J Clin Oncol 1986. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.1986.4.8.1284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
Abstract
In the article by Conte et al, "A Randomized Trial Comparing Cisplatin Plus Cyclophosphamide Versus Cisplatin, Doxorubicin, and Cyclophosphamide in Advanced Ovarian Cancer" (Journal of Clinical Oncology 4:965–971, 1986), an error was made in the abstract on page 965 that altered the meaning of a sentence. The correct sentence appears below. After primary surgery, 125 patients with epithelial ovarian cancer (International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics [FIGO] 1c + IIb + IIc = 22 patients, FIGO III = 82 patients, FIGO IV = 21 patients) were randomly allocated to receive PC (cisplatin 50 mg/m2 + cyclophosphamide 600 mg/m2 on day 1 every 28 days) or PAC (PC + doxorubicin 45 mg/m2).
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Bacigalupo F, Bo GP, Del Sette M, Farinini D, Serrati C, Albano C. [Late degeneration of spinal motor neurons in patients with previous poliomyelitis]. Riv Neurol 1986; 56:168-73. [PMID: 3787106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The Authors describe 5 cases of "motor neuron disease" in patients who had suffered from an acute episode of poliomyelitis. The literature and the fundamental pathogenetic theories have been reviewed.
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Santoloci D, Bacigalupo F, Cocito L, Farinini D, Bo G. [Transitory global amnesia]. Riv Neurol 1985; 55:369-76. [PMID: 3832353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The authors studied 18 cases of transient global amnesia, a syndrome occurring in middle age, characterized by a sudden memory loss of recent events and transient inability to acquire new knowledge, while consciousness and personal identity are preserved. Chemical and laboratory findings indicates that TGA is probably due to transient ischemia in the temporal lobe and hippocampus.
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Albano C, Farinini D, Tassinari T, Caponnetto C, Bacigalupo F. [Huntington chorea. Review of the most recent aspects of research]. Riv Neurol 1985; 55:247-55. [PMID: 2997905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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The authors are presenting a review concerning the most visible aspects of the research directed to emphasize that Huntington's Chorea cannot be compared, either clinically or pathologically, to Parkinson's Disease. It is a hereditary disease in which we can discern an alteration of some neurotransmitters, neuromodulators, neurohormones that are not necessarily opposite in respect to pathophysiological findings of Parkinson disease.
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Albano C, Serrati C, Farinini D, Bacigalupo F. [Psychological problems in Huntington chorea]. Minerva Psichiatr 1985; 26:37-9. [PMID: 3160907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Roccatagliata G, Albano C, Farinini D, Pizio N. [S-adenosylmethionine and blood prolactin levels. Preliminary note]. Minerva Psichiatr 1982; 23:99-100. [PMID: 7162383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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