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Ricci S, Sarli WM, Lodi L, Canessa C, Lippi F, Dini D, Ferrari M, Pisano L, Sieni E, Indolfi G, Resti M, Azzari C. Corrigendum: HLH as an additional warning sign of inborn errors of immunity beyond familial-HLH in children: a systematic review. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1400034. [PMID: 38596678 PMCID: PMC11003599 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1400034] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1282804.].
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Affiliation(s)
- Silvia Ricci
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Immunology Division, Section of Pediatrics, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Immunology Division, Section of Pediatrics, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Immunology Division, Section of Pediatrics, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Immunology Division, Section of Pediatrics, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Immunology Division, Section of Pediatrics, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Department, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
- Department Neurofarba, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Immunology Division, Section of Pediatrics, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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Ricci S, Sarli WM, Lodi L, Canessa C, Lippi F, Dini D, Ferrari M, Pisano L, Sieni E, Indolfi G, Resti M, Azzari C. HLH as an additional warning sign of inborn errors of immunity beyond familial-HLH in children: a systematic review. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1282804. [PMID: 38415256 PMCID: PMC10896843 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1282804] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
Abstract
Background Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare and life-threatening condition characterized by a severe impairment of the immune homeostasis. While Familial-HLH (FHL) is a known cause, the involvement of other Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEI) in pediatric-HLH remains understudied. Objective This systematic review aimed to assess the clinical features, triggers, laboratory data, treatment, and outcomes of pediatric HLH patients with IEI other than FHL (IEInotFHL), emphasizing the importance of accurate identification and management. Methods A systematic search for studies meeting inclusion criteria was conducted in PubMed, EMBASE, MEDLINE, and Cochrane Central. Quality assessment was performed through JBI criteria. Results A comprehensive search yielded 108 records meeting inclusion criteria, involving 178 patients. We identified 46 different IEI according to IUIS 2022 Classification. Combined immunodeficiencies, immune dysregulation disorders, and phagocyte defects were the IEI most frequently associated with HLH. In 75% of cases, HLH preceded the IEI diagnosis, often with an unrecognized history of severe infections. Triggers reflected the specific infection susceptibilities within IEI groups. Liver and central nervous system involvement were less common than in FHL cases. Treatment approaches and outcomes varied, with limited long-term follow-up data, limiting the assessment of therapeutic efficacy across IEI groups. Conclusion A comprehensive evaluation encompassing immunological, infectious, and genetic aspects is essential in pediatric-HLH. Relying solely on FHL or EBV susceptibility disorders tests is insufficient, as diverse other IEI can contribute to HLH. Early recognition of HLH as a potential warning sign can guide timely diagnostic investigations and facilitate tailored therapeutic interventions for improved outcomes. Systematic review registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=371425, PROSPERO, CRD42022371425.
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Affiliation(s)
- Silvia Ricci
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Immunology Division, Section of Pediatrics, Meyer Children’s Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Immunology Division, Section of Pediatrics, Meyer Children’s Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Immunology Division, Section of Pediatrics, Meyer Children’s Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Immunology Division, Section of Pediatrics, Meyer Children’s Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Immunology Division, Section of Pediatrics, Meyer Children’s Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Meyer Children’s Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Meyer Children’s Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Meyer Children’s Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Department, Meyer Children’s Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Meyer Children’s Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
- Department Neurofarba, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Meyer Children’s Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Immunology Division, Section of Pediatrics, Meyer Children’s Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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Farini J, Turco M, Pimpinelli N, Pisano L. The end of the Monkeypox emergency: Reasons behind the lack of new cases reported in Italy. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2023; 37:e1487-e1488. [PMID: 37478290 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.19376] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
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- J Farini
- Section of Dermatology, Health Sciences Department, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology, Health Sciences Department, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology, Health Sciences Department, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology, Health Sciences Department, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Turco M, Ruffo Di Calabria V, Rapaccini AL, Pisano L. Multiple chancres in HIV-negative patients: An atypical presentation? J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2023; 37:e1333-e1335. [PMID: 37417361 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.19315] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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- M Turco
- Section of Dermatology, Health Sciences Department, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology, Health Sciences Department, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology, Health Sciences Department, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology, Health Sciences Department, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Barni S, Vazquez-Ortiz M, Giovannini M, Liccioli G, Sarti L, Lascialfari G, Pisano L, Boscia S, Mori F. Food Protein-induced Enterocolitis Syndrome Due to Cuttlefish in a Child with Anaphylaxis to Crustaceans. Iran J Allergy Asthma Immunol 2023; 22:208-211. [PMID: 37496414 DOI: 10.18502/ijaai.v22i2.12682] [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] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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Shellfish is defined as any edible marine invertebrate and refers to crustaceans and mollusks. Crustaceans belong to the phylum Arthropods. Mollusks belong to the phylum Mollusca. This report illustrates a rare case of a 6-year-old girl with challenge-proven acute food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) to cuttlefish (phylum Mollusca, class Cephalopoda), anaphylaxis to crustaceans (phylum Arthropoda), and tolerance to other mollusks, including clams and mussels (phylum Mollusca, class Bivalvia). The association of IgE-mediated food allergy and acute FPIES seen in this case is rare. To our knowledge, this is the first case of FPIES to cuttlefish reported in a child. This challenge highlights the need for further research into the allergens and mechanisms underpinning FPIES at a molecular level, enabling a better understanding of cross-reactivity patterns and the development of diagnostic and predictive tests to assist in clinical practice.
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- Simona Barni
- Allergy Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy.
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- National Heart & Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Allergy Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy AND Department of healt Science, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
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- Allergy Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy.
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- Allergy Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy.
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- Immunology and Molecular Microbiology Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy.
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- Immunology and Molecular Microbiology Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy.
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- Allergy Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy.
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Mastrolia MV, Boscia S, Galli L, Lodi L, Pisano L, Maccora I, Ricci S, Pagnini I, Marrani E, Azzari C, Simonini G. CD38 high/HLA-DR + CD8 + T cells as potential biomarker of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis secondary to visceral Leishmania infection. Eur J Pediatr 2023; 182:1429-1432. [PMID: 36631689 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-022-04789-x] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Leishmaniasis is a cause of infection associated with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). The measurement of the CD8+ CD38high/HLA-DR+ T cells in children presenting with acute onset of shock and multisystem organ failure represents an important parameter to distinguish HLH from sepsis or healthy control. CONCLUSION We report a case series of 4 Italian children suffering from HLH secondary to visceral Leishmaniasis in which the lymphocyte subset assay suggests a potential role of CD38high/HLA-DR+ CD8+ T cells as HLH diagnostic biomarkers. WHAT IS KNOWN • Visceral Leishmaniasis is a well-known cause of infection associated with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). • The measurement of the CD8+ CD38high/HLA-DR+ T cells in children presenting with acute onset of shock and multisystem organ failure represents an important diagnostically useful parameter to readily distinguish HLH from sepsis or healthy controls. WHAT IS NEW • We report a case series of 4 Italian children suffering from HLH secondary to visceral Leishmaniasis in which the lymphocyte subset assay suggests a potential role of CD38high/HLA-DR+ CD8+ T cells as HLH diagnostic biomarker. • The flow cytometry assay, performed at the disease onset before starting treatment, revealed a mean percentage value of CD38 cells of 36.95% among CD8+ T cells.
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- Maria Vincenza Mastrolia
- Rheumatology Unit, Meyer Children's University Hospital, Viale Gaetano Pieraccini 24, Florence, 50139, Italy.
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- Immunology and Molecular Microbiology Unit, Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Unit, University of Florence, Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Immunology and Molecular Microbiology Unit, Department of Health Sciences, Meyer Children's University Hospital, University of Florence , Florence, Italy
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- Immunology and Molecular Microbiology Unit, Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Meyer Children's University Hospital, Viale Gaetano Pieraccini 24, Florence, 50139, Italy
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- Immunology and Molecular Microbiology Unit, Department of Health Sciences, Meyer Children's University Hospital, University of Florence , Florence, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Meyer Children's University Hospital, Viale Gaetano Pieraccini 24, Florence, 50139, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Meyer Children's University Hospital, Viale Gaetano Pieraccini 24, Florence, 50139, Italy
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- Immunology and Molecular Microbiology Unit, Department of Health Sciences, Meyer Children's University Hospital, University of Florence , Florence, Italy
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- NEUROFARBA Department, Rheumatology Unit, Meyer Children's University Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Guarnieri V, Giovannini M, Lodi L, Astorino V, Pisano L, Di Cicco E, Canessa C, Citera F, Peroni D, Azzari C, Ricci S. Severe pertussis disease in a paediatric population: The role of age, vaccination status and prematurity. Acta Paediatr 2022; 111:1781-1787. [PMID: 35638439 DOI: 10.1111/apa.16436] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2021] [Revised: 03/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIM To estimate hospitalisation rate and investigate the role of age, prematurity and vaccination status in severe pertussis cases. METHODS We retrospectively evaluated 200 children aged 0-14 years, admitted to the emergency rooms of Meyer Hospital of Florence and Pisa Hospital with a diagnosis of pertussis from 1 October 2010 to 31 January 2020. RESULTS Children younger than 12 months were 63.0%. Preterm infants were 6.5%. The rate of hospitalisation was 49.0%. Among hospitalised cases, 80.6% were younger than 5 months. Overall, 62.0% were unvaccinated; this percentage increased among hospitalised (73.5%) and preterm subsamples (76.9%). Delays in pertussis vaccination were found in 57.7% of term infants and in 80.0% of preterms. Multivariable analysis confirmed the age under 2 months as the variable at higher risk for hospitalisation (OR 4.49, 95% CI 1.85-10.96, p < 0.001). Being fully vaccinated represented a significant protective factor (OR 0.12, 95% CI 0.04-0.35, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Older classes of age and a complete vaccination, in time with the recommended schedule, are both protective factors for hospitalisation in severe pertussis disease. The widespread vaccination delay frequently observed in preterm children may be the cause for their higher rate of hospitalisation.
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- Valentina Guarnieri
- Department of Pediatrics, Department of Health Sciences University of Florence Florence Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Department of Health Sciences University of Florence Florence Italy
- Allergy Unit, Department of Pediatrics Meyer Children's University Hospital Florence Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Department of Health Sciences University of Florence Florence Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Department of Health Sciences University of Florence Florence Italy
- Immunology and Molecular Microbiology Unit Meyer Children's Hospital Florence Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Department of Health Sciences University of Florence Florence Italy
- Immunology and Molecular Microbiology Unit Meyer Children's Hospital Florence Italy
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- Pediatric Clinic, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine University of Pisa Pisa Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Department of Health Sciences University of Florence Florence Italy
- Immunology and Molecular Microbiology Unit Meyer Children's Hospital Florence Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Department of Health Sciences University of Florence Florence Italy
- Immunology and Molecular Microbiology Unit Meyer Children's Hospital Florence Italy
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- Pediatric Clinic, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine University of Pisa Pisa Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Department of Health Sciences University of Florence Florence Italy
- Immunology and Molecular Microbiology Unit Meyer Children's Hospital Florence Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Department of Health Sciences University of Florence Florence Italy
- Immunology and Molecular Microbiology Unit Meyer Children's Hospital Florence Italy
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Guarnieri V, Barni S, Giovannini M, Liccioli G, Sarti L, Ricci S, Lodi L, Canessa C, Lippi F, Moriondo M, Pisano L, Citera F, Azzari C, Mori F. Adverse reactions to BNT162B2 vaccine in health care workers from an Italian Tertiary Care Hospital. Clin Exp Allergy 2022; 52:911-915. [PMID: 35491497 PMCID: PMC9347586 DOI: 10.1111/cea.14155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Revised: 04/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Valentina Guarnieri
- Section of Pediatrics, Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Allergy Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Section of Pediatrics, Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.,Allergy Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Allergy Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Allergy Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Section of Pediatrics, Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.,Immunology and Molecular Microbiology Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Section of Pediatrics, Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.,Immunology and Molecular Microbiology Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Section of Pediatrics, Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.,Immunology and Molecular Microbiology Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Section of Pediatrics, Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.,Immunology and Molecular Microbiology Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Section of Pediatrics, Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.,Immunology and Molecular Microbiology Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Section of Pediatrics, Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.,Immunology and Molecular Microbiology Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Section of Pediatrics, Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.,Immunology and Molecular Microbiology Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Section of Pediatrics, Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.,Immunology and Molecular Microbiology Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Allergy Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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Azzena U, Carraro M, Pisano L, Pintus E, Pintus S, Polese R, Satta P, Gaspa S, De Luca L, Taras A, Garroni S. Size Selectivity in the Hydroxylation of Esters of Unsaturated Fatty Acids. EUR J LIPID SCI TECH 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ejlt.202100234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- U. Azzena
- Dipartimento di Chimica e Farmacia Università degli Studi di Sassari via Vienna 2, I‐07100 Sassari Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica e Farmacia Università degli Studi di Sassari via Vienna 2, I‐07100 Sassari Italy
- Consorzio Interuniversitario Reattività Chimica e Catalisi (CIRCC) via Ulpiani 27, I‐70126 Bari Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica e Farmacia Università degli Studi di Sassari via Vienna 2, I‐07100 Sassari Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica e Farmacia Università degli Studi di Sassari via Vienna 2, I‐07100 Sassari Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica e Farmacia Università degli Studi di Sassari via Vienna 2, I‐07100 Sassari Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica e Farmacia Università degli Studi di Sassari via Vienna 2, I‐07100 Sassari Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica e Farmacia Università degli Studi di Sassari via Vienna 2, I‐07100 Sassari Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica e Farmacia Università degli Studi di Sassari via Vienna 2, I‐07100 Sassari Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica e Farmacia Università degli Studi di Sassari via Vienna 2, I‐07100 Sassari Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica e Farmacia Università degli Studi di Sassari via Vienna 2, I‐07100 Sassari Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica e Farmacia Università degli Studi di Sassari via Vienna 2, I‐07100 Sassari Italy
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Guarnieri V, Moriondo M, Giovannini M, Lodi L, Ricci S, Pisano L, Barbacci P, Bini C, Indolfi G, Zanobini A, Azzari C. Surveillance on Healthcare Workers During the First Wave of SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic in Italy: The Experience of a Tertiary Care Pediatric Hospital. Front Public Health 2021; 9:644702. [PMID: 34381749 PMCID: PMC8350057 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.644702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Healthcare workers (HCWs) play a central role in handling the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Monitoring HCWs, both symptomatic and asymptomatic, through screening programs, are critical to avoid the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in the hospital environment to rapidly identify and isolate infected individuals and to allow their prompt return to work as soon as necessary. We aim to describe our healthcare surveillance experience (April 2–May 6, 2020) based on a combined screening consisting of real-time PCR (RT-PCR) on nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs and rapid serologic tests (RST) for SARS-CoV-2 in all HCWs of Meyer Children's University Hospital in Florence. Among the analyzed workers, 13/1690 (0.8%), all of them without clinical manifestations, was found positive for SARS-CoV-2 by using RT-PCR on NP swab: 8/1472 (0.5%) were found positive during the screening, 1/188 (0.5%) during contact with a positive individual (p > 0.05 vs. screening group), while 4/30 (13.3%) were found positive on the day of re-admission at work after an influenza-like-illness (p < 0.05). Concerning working areas, the majority of RT-PCR positivity (12/13) and serologic positivity (34/42) was found in non-COVID-19 dedicated areas (p > 0.05 vs. COVID-19 dedicated areas). No cases were registered among non-patients-facing workers (p = 0.04 vs. patient-facing group). Nurses and residents represented, respectively, the working role with the highest and lowest percentage of RT-PCR positivity. In conclusion, accurate surveillance is essential to reduce virus spread among HCWs, patients, and the community and to limit the shortage of skilled professionals. The implementation of the surveillance system through an efficient screening program was offered to all professionals, regardless of the presence of clinical manifestations and the level of working exposure risk, maybe wise and relevant.
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- Valentina Guarnieri
- Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy.,Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy.,Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy.,Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy.,Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy.,Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy.,Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy.,Department of Neurofarba, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy.,Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Lodi L, Moriondo M, Pucci A, Pisano L, Ricci S, Indolfi G, Azzari C. Chronic asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection in the immunocompromised patient: new challenges and urgent needs. Clin Infect Dis 2021; 74:553. [PMID: 34157075 DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciab538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Lorenzo Lodi
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence and Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy.,Immunology and Molecular Microbiology Unit, Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Immunology and Molecular Microbiology Unit, Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence and Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Immunology and Molecular Microbiology Unit, Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence and Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy.,Immunology and Molecular Microbiology Unit, Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy.,NEUROFARBA Department, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence and Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy.,Immunology and Molecular Microbiology Unit, Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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Barbati F, Moriondo M, Pisano L, Calistri E, Lodi L, Ricci S, Giovannini M, Canessa C, Indolfi G, Azzari C. Epidemiology of Respiratory Syncytial Virus-Related Hospitalization Over a 5-Year Period in Italy: Evaluation of Seasonality and Age Distribution Before Vaccine Introduction. Vaccines (Basel) 2020; 8:vaccines8010015. [PMID: 31947976 PMCID: PMC7157234 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines8010015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2019] [Revised: 12/23/2019] [Accepted: 01/01/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is associated with most of the acute viral respiratory tract infections causing hospitalization with a peak during the first months of life. Many clinical trials of RSV vaccine candidates are being carried out. The aim of this study was to obtain epidemiologic information to give suggestions on target populations and prevention strategies before the introduction of new vaccines or monoclonal antibodies. We retrospectively evaluated, over a 5-year period (September 2014–August 2019), a population of hospitalized Italian children aged 0–6 years with a laboratory confirmed diagnosis of RSV infection. Risk factors, seasonality of RSV infection, distribution according to age, cases of coinfections and reinfections and cases needing Intensive Care Unit were evaluated. Hospitalizations due to RSV were 624 in the period under study. The peak was found between November and April, with 80.4% of cases recorded between December and February. 62.5% of cases were found in children under three months of age and 41% in children under 30 days old. The need for intensive care was associated with younger ages, with 70.9% of cases in children below three months of age. Unless the incoming vaccines demonstrate a strong herd protection effect, preventive strategies should be aimed at newborns or at maternal immunization.
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Scanziani R, Pozzi M, Pisano L, Santagostino Barbone G, Dozio B, Rovere G, Gabella P, Magrì F. Imaging Work-Up for Peritoneal Access Care and Peritoneal Dialysis Complications. Int J Artif Organs 2018; 29:142-52. [PMID: 16485250 DOI: 10.1177/039139880602900115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [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: 11/15/2022]
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Peritoneal dialysis (PD) represents a treatment opportunity for patients with end-stage renal failure, but it has particular complications that sometimes force cessation of this procedure (1–9). These complications are due to the presence of the peritoneal catheter and of dialysis solution within the peritoneal cavity. Infections are the most common complications of PD, followed by mechanical complications. Diagnostic imaging of the complications of PD is important because such an evaluation can aid in the diagnosis and in the decision making process about the treatment. In this review we present the main radiologic investigations employed: plain radiograph, US, peritoneography, computed tomography peritoneography, magnetic resonance peritoneography, peritoneal scintigraphy. To diagnose catheter-related problems plain radiograph, ultrasonography and peritoneography can be useful. US is useful in diagnosing and following-up exit-site and tunnel infections. Peritoneography and C T-peritoneography, alone or in combination, can be recommended as gold standard investigation to assess mechanical peritoneal dialysis complications, such as catheter malfunction, leaks, hernias and sclerosing peritonitis. Newer methods, such as MR peritoneography or scintigraphy could be useful in selected patients, on center-based experience. An appropriate use of radiology may significantly improve technique survival, morbidity and mortality of patients treated with PD.
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- R Scanziani
- Department of Nephrology, Desio Hospital, Desio, Milan, Italy.
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Pisano L, Zumpano V, Malek Ž, Rosskopf CM, Parise M. Variations in the susceptibility to landslides, as a consequence of land cover changes: A look to the past, and another towards the future. Sci Total Environ 2017; 601-602:1147-1159. [PMID: 28599371 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.05.231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2017] [Revised: 05/04/2017] [Accepted: 05/25/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Land cover is one of the most important conditioning factors in landslide susceptibility analysis. Usually it is considered as a static factor, but it has proven to be dynamic, with changes occurring even in few decades. In this work the influence of land cover changes on landslide susceptibility are analyzed for the past and for future scenarios. For the application, an area representative of the hilly-low mountain sectors of the Italian Southern Apennines was chosen (Rivo basin, in Molise Region). With this purpose landslide inventories and land cover maps were produced for the years 1954, 1981 and 2007. Two alternative future scenarios were created for 2050, one which follows the past trend (2050-trend), and another one more extreme, foreseeing a decrease of forested and cultivated areas (2050-alternative). The landslide susceptibility analysis was performed using the Spatial Multi-Criteria Evaluation method for different time steps, investigating changes to susceptibility over time. The results show that environmental dynamics, such as land cover change, affect slope stability in time. In fact there is a decrease of susceptibility in the past and in the future 2050-trend scenario. This is due to the increase of forest or cultivated areas, that is probably determined by a better land management, water and soil control respect to other land cover types such as shrubland, pasture or bareland. Conversely the results revealed by the alternative scenario (2050-alternative), show how the decrease in forest and cultivated areas leads to an increase in landslide susceptibility. This can be related to the assumed worst climatic condition leading to a minor agricultural activity and lower extension of forested areas, possibly associated also to the effects of forest fires. The results suggest that conscious landscape management might contribute to determine a significant reduction in landslide susceptibility.
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- L Pisano
- CNR-IRPI, Via Amendola 122-I, 70126 Bari, Italy; University of Molise, Department of Biosciences and Territory, Contrada Fonte Lappone, 86090 Pesche, Isernia, Italy
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- Institute of Geography, Romanian Academy, Dimitrie Racovita 12, 023994 Bucharest, Romania.
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- Environmental Geography Group, Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1085, 1081HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- University of Molise, Department of Biosciences and Territory, Contrada Fonte Lappone, 86090 Pesche, Isernia, Italy
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- CNR-IRPI, Via Amendola 122-I, 70126 Bari, Italy; University "Aldo Moro", Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Via Orabona 4, 70125 Bari, Italy
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Objective: Duplex ultrasound evaluation of the clinically diagnosed varicose long saphenous vein (LSV). Design: Prospective, single patient group study. Setting: Department of Surgery, University of Ferrara, Italy (teaching hospital). Patients: 378 patients, 509 limbs with primary varicose veins; 94 patients, 103 limbs with a visible, superficial varicose vein trunk on the medial aspect of the thigh. Main outcome measure: Duplex ultrasound detection of a varicose saphenous vein and/or segmental saphenous dilatation and their relationship to saphenous reflux. Results: In 98% of cases the varicose trunk visible in the thigh was demonstrated to be a tributary of the saphenous vein; 34% of the observed saphenous veins exhibited segmental dilatations in the thigh. This finding was related in every case to saphenous vein reflux with high velocity and turbulence ( p < 0.0001). Conclusions: High-resolution ultrasonography demonstrated that when a dilated varicose longitudinal vein trunk is visible and palpable on the medial aspect of the thigh it is most likely to be a tributary rather than the LSV. In addition, a varicose saphenous vein along its entire length essentially does not exist. However, when a dilated saphenous segment occurs, it seems to be related to high diastolic flow velocity and turbulence.
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- P. Zamboni
- Institute of General Surgery and Vascular Laboratory, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Institute of General Surgery and Vascular Laboratory, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Institute of General Surgery and Vascular Laboratory, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Institute of General Surgery and Vascular Laboratory, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Institute of General Surgery and Vascular Laboratory, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Institute of General Surgery and Vascular Laboratory, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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Azzena U, Carraro M, Pisano L, Mocci F, Antonello S, Maran F. Reducing properties of 1,2-dipyridyl-1,2-disodioethanes: chemical validation of theoretical and electrochemical predictions. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra03303b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Theoretical calculations and electrochemical analysis were used to set up a relative scale for the reducing strength of the dianions of 1,2-dipyridylethenes, validated by studying their reactivity towards halogenated benzoic and arylacetic acids.
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- U. Azzena
- Dipartimento di Chimica e Farmacia
- Università di Sassari
- I-07100 Sassari
- Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica e Farmacia
- Università di Sassari
- I-07100 Sassari
- Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica e Farmacia
- Università di Sassari
- I-07100 Sassari
- Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche e Geologiche
- Università di Cagliari
- Complesso Universitario
- I – 09042 Monserrato (Ca)
- Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche e Geologiche
- Università di Padova
- I-35131 Padova
- Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche e Geologiche
- Università di Padova
- I-35131 Padova
- Italy
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Ricciardi AM, Ricciardi R, Danzi M, Mungiguerra M, Pisano L, Marino A. [In vitro activity of voriconazole and other antifungal agents against clinical isolates of 138 Candida spp]. Infez Med 2009; 17:24-27. [PMID: 19359821] [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: 05/27/2023]
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Voriconazole is used for treating invasive Aspergillosis, Fusarium and Scedosporium infections as well as resistant candidiasis. It is referred to as a second generation triazole. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the concordance of the results of antifungal voriconazole susceptibility tests for yeast isolates, comparing the Sensititre YeastOne method, Atb Fungus 3 and Etest. In all, 138 yeast isolates (42 C. tropicalis, 36 C. glabrata, 14 C. albicans, 8 C. famata, 6 C. parapsilosis, 4 C. dubliniensis, 3 C. krusei, 3 C. lusitaniae, 2 C. zeylanoides, 20 Candida spp.) were tested for susceptibility to amphotericin B, flucytosine, fluconazole , itraconazole and voriconazole with Atb Fungus 3 method. The concordance between the Sensititre YeastOne method, Atm Fungus 3 and Etest for voriconazole was high (90%).
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- A M Ricciardi
- Dipartimento di Patologia Clinica, Laboratorio Analisi Ospedale S. G. Moscati, Aversa, Italy
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Bazzi C, Petrini C, Rizza V, Arrigo G, Beltrame A, Pisano L, D'Amico G. Urinary excretion of IgG and alpha(1)-microglobulin predicts clinical course better than extent of proteinuria in membranous nephropathy. Am J Kidney Dis 2001; 38:240-8. [PMID: 11479148 DOI: 10.1053/ajkd.2001.26080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [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: 11/11/2022]
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In idiopathic membranous nephropathy (MN), the main predictors for progression to chronic renal failure (CRF) are the amount of proteinuria and extent of tubulointerstitial damage. The aim of this study is to evaluate whether urinary excretion of proteins reflecting the alteration of permselectivity in the glomerular capillary wall, such as immunoglobulin G (IgG), and the reabsorption impairment of low-molecular-weight proteins, such as alpha(1)-microglobulin (alpha(1)m), correlates with the extent of tubulointerstitial damage and have a predictive value for functional outcome and response to therapy better than 24-hour proteinuria. In 78 patients with MN, urinary excretion of albumin, transferrin, IgG, and alpha(1)m was measured by immunonephelometry in second-morning urine samples and expressed in milligrams per gram of urinary creatinine (uCr). In 48 patients with characterization of proteinuria and renal biopsy performed at the same time, excretion of IgG (P = 0.0087) and alpha(1)m (P = 0.0024), but not albumin (P = 0.37), transferrin (P = 0.38), or 24-hour proteinuria (P = 0.32), was associated significantly with the extent of tubulointerstitial damage (score, 0 to 1 versus >/=2). Only alpha(1)m excretion was associated significantly with global glomerular sclerosis (P = 0.0032) and arteriolar hyalinosis (P = 0.0004). Moreover, urinary excretion of alpha(1)m was significantly dependent on IgG excretion (r = 0.67; P = 0.0001), but not on albumin (P = 0.66) or 24-hour proteinuria (P = 0.07). Functional outcome could be evaluated in 38 patients with nephrotic syndrome and baseline normal renal function (serum creatinine, 0.99 +/- 0.20 mg/dL; follow-up, 44 +/- 22 months). Remission was 100% versus 20% in patients with IgG excretion less than 110 mg/g uCr versus 110 mg/g uCr or greater (P = 0.0001) and 77% versus 17% in patients with alpha(1)m excretion less than 33.5 mg/g uCr versus 33.5 mg/g uCr or greater (P = 0.0009), respectively. In patients with IgG and alpha(1)m excretion less than or greater than the cutoff value, progression to CRF was 0% versus 35% (P = 0.0026) and 0% versus 58% (P = 0.0001), respectively. Nineteen patients treated with immunosuppressive therapy were compared with 19 untreated patients. There was no difference in remission or progression between treated and untreated patients when IgG and alpha(1)m excretion were less than the cutoff value. There was a significant difference for progression to CRF between treated and untreated patients when alpha(1)m excretion was greater than the cutoff value (17% versus 100%; P = 0.0076). In conclusion, IgG excretion is associated significantly with the extent of tubulointerstitial damage and alpha(1)m excretion. This observation supports the hypothesis that IgG may be the toxic moiety of proteinuria. Excretion of IgG and alpha(1)m has a significant predictive value for both remission and progression and is useful to identify patients who are at risk for progression and for whom treatment with immunosuppressive therapy is indicated soon after diagnosis.
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- C Bazzi
- Division of Nephrology and Dialysis and Biochemical Laboratory, San Carlo Borromeo Hospital, Milan, Italy
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Visalli N, Cavallo MG, Signore A, Baroni MG, Buzzetti R, Fioriti E, Mesturino C, Fiori R, Lucentini L, Matteoli MC, Crinò A, Corbi S, Spera S, Teodonio C, Paci F, Amoretti R, Pisano L, Suraci C, Multari G, Sulli N, Cervoni M, De Mattia G, Faldetta MR, Boscherini B, Pozzilli P. A multi-centre randomized trial of two different doses of nicotinamide in patients with recent-onset type 1 diabetes (the IMDIAB VI). Diabetes Metab Res Rev 1999; 15:181-5. [PMID: 10441040 DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1520-7560(199905/06)15:3<181::aid-dmrr31>3.0.co;2-h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Intensive insulin therapy is the gold standard by which Type 1 diabetes is treated. In addition to this therapy, administration of nicotinamide (NA) can be beneficial. This concept is reinforced by the results of a recent meta-analysis of the use of NA in patients with recent-onset Type 1 diabetes. METHODS In this study we compared two different doses of NA in 74 patients with duration of Type 1 diabetes <4 weeks (mean age 13 years). Patients were randomly allocated in blind to two treatment groups: 38 patients received a dose of 25 mg/kg (b.w.) of NA and 36 patients received a dose of 50 mg/kg (b.w.) of NA. Intensive insulin therapy was carried out in order to optimize metabolic control as soon as possible after diagnosis and to maintain blood glucose level as near to normal as possible. Response to therapy was monitored throughout the study by investigating the occurrence of clinical (complete) remission defined, according to the recommendations of the International Diabetes Immunotherapy Group, as restoration of normal fasting and post-prandial blood glucose without any insulin administration for more than 2 weeks. Moreover, the integrated measures of metabolic control (C-peptide, HbA(1c) and insulin dose) were analysed at 3- month intervals up to 1 year after diagnosis. RESULTS There were no significant differences in the integrated measures of metabolic control between the two NA treated groups either at onset of the disease or at each 3-month interval up to 1 year after diagnosis, although there was a tendency toward higher insulin dosages in the 50 mg NA group. No significant differences were observed in the rate of clinical remission between the two groups. CONCLUSION We conclude that patients with recent-onset Type 1 diabetes treated with two different doses of NA, in addition to intensive insulin therapy, show similar residual beta-cell function 1 year later. Since both doses of NA are likely to be effective in reducing beta-cell dysfunction, the smaller dose of 25 mg/kg NA would be sufficient as a higher dose may induce insulin resistance.
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Zamboni P, Portaluppi F, Marcellino MG, Manfredini R, Pisano L, Liboni A. Ultrasonographic assessment of ambulatory venous pressure in superficial venous incompetence. J Vasc Surg 1997; 26:796-802. [PMID: 9372817 DOI: 10.1016/s0741-5214(97)70092-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 02/05/2023]
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PURPOSE In spite of its invasiveness, measurement of ambulatory venous pressure (AVP) is widely considered the gold standard measurement of venous function. We studied a technique for noninvasive ultrasonographic AVP determination in superficial venous incompetence. METHODS A linear relationship between venous pressure (measured by echo-guided venous puncture) and diameter (measured by transverse axis duplex imaging) was preliminarily demonstrated with multiple measurements in different conditions (supine, sitting, standing, and Trendelenburg positions, after exercise with and without cuff occlusion) in a saphenous tract at the thigh of 82 limbs in which reflux had been previously demonstrated. Then AVP was measured in another group of 44 patients who had demonstrated superficial venous incompetence, both with and without proximal occlusion, using again the same invasive method and a new noninvasive technique. The latter technique consisted in the construction of a linear diameter/pressure curve obtained after saphenous diameter (by high-resolution sonography) and noninvasive pressure (using hydrostatic values) determinations in the sitting and standing positions. Further measurement of saphenous diameter after standardized exercise permits extrapolation of the AVP values from the curve. RESULTS Linear regression analysis demonstrates that (1) beginning from 20 mm Hg, the pressure/diameter relationship of the incompetent greater saphenous vein is linear; and (2) AVP values derived invasively and noninvasively are significantly correlated (r = 0.7347 and p < 0.0001 for AVP derived without occlusion; r = 0.7270 and p < 0.0001 for values recorded with occlusion). CONCLUSIONS The proposed technique appears able to reliably assess noninvasively AVP values in superficial venous incompetence. In addition, it can be performed with equipment that is widely used for vascular investigations.
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- P Zamboni
- Department of Surgery, University of Ferrara, Italy
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Pozzilli P, Visalli N, Cavallo MG, Signore A, Baroni MG, Buzzetti R, Fioriti E, Mesturino C, Fiori R, Romiti A, Giovannini C, Lucentini L, Matteoli MC, Crinò A, Teodonio C, Paci F, Amoretti R, Pisano L, Suraci C, Multari G, Suppa M, Sulli N, De Mattia G, Faldetta MR, Suraci MT. Vitamin E and nicotinamide have similar effects in maintaining residual beta cell function in recent onset insulin-dependent diabetes (the IMDIAB IV study). Eur J Endocrinol 1997; 137:234-9. [PMID: 9330586 DOI: 10.1530/eje.0.1370234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Protection of residual beta cell function at the time of diagnosis of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) by intensive insulin therapy and the addition of nicotinamide (NA) has been established. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of a free oxygen radical scavenger such as vitamin E (Vit E) on residual beta cell function and parameters of metabolic control in patients with recent onset IDDM undergoing intensive insulin therapy. DESIGN The effect of Vit E was compared with that of NA (control group) in a randomized multicentre trial. METHODS Eighty-four IDDM patients between 5 and 35 years of age (mean age 15.8 +/- 8.4 (s.d.) years) entered a one year prospective study. One group of patients (n = 42) was treated with Vit E (15 mg/kg body weight/day) for one year; the other group (n = 42) received NA for one year (25 mg/kg body weight/day). All patients were under intensive insulin therapy with three to four injections a day. Basal and stimulated (1 mg i.v. glucagon) C-peptide secretion, glycosylated haemoglobin and insulin dose were evaluated at diagnosis and at three-monthly intervals up to one year. RESULTS Preservation and slight increase of C-peptide levels at one year compared with diagnosis were obtained in the two treated patient groups. No statistically significant differences were observed in basal or stimulated C-peptide levels between the two groups of patients for up to one year after diagnosis. Glycosylated haemoglobin and insulin dose were also similar between the two groups; however patients receiving Vit E under the age of 15 years required significantly more insulin than NA-treated patients one year after diagnosis (P < 0.04). CONCLUSIONS Our data indicate that Vit E and NA possess similar effects in protecting residual beta cell function in patients with recent onset IDDM. Since their putative mechanism of protection on beta cell cytotoxicity is different, combination of these two vitamins may be envisaged for future trials of intervention at IDDM onset.
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- P Pozzilli
- Department of Diabetes and Metabolism, St Bartholomew's Hospital Medical College, London, UK
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Zamboni P, Pisano L, Mari C, Galeotti R, Feo C, Liboni A. Membranous obstruction of the inferior vena cava and Budd-Chiari syndrome. Report of a case. J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) 1996; 37:583-7. [PMID: 9016972] [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: 02/03/2023]
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Membranous obstruction of the inferior vena cava (MOIVC) is a rare, congenital or acquired, cause of Budd-Chiari syndrome leading to hepatocellular carcinoma in 20 to 40% of the patients. It has a very poor prognosis when treated medically and balloon angioplasty (PTA) represents, nowadays, the treatment of choice, having no mortality or significant morbidity with follow-up as long as 5 years; transatrial membranotomy, direct reconstruction of IVC and bypass surgery are alternative techniques when PTA is not feasible. One case of Budd-Chiari syndrome due to an incomplete membranous obstruction of the suprahepatic portion of the inferior vena cava is reported. A PTA was not feasible as it was not possible to pierce the membranous obstruction. A successful inferior vena cava-right atrium PTFE bypass, with a 3.5-year follow-up, was performed. This surgical approach is a valuable alternative to transatrial membranotomy and direct reconstruction of the IVC.
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- P Zamboni
- Institute of General Surgery and Vascular Laboratory, University of Ferrara, Italy
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Manfredini S, Bazzanini R, Baraldi PG, Bonora M, Marangoni M, Simoni D, Pani A, Scintu F, Pinna E, Pisano L, La Colla P. Pyrazole-related nucleosides. 4. Synthesis and antitumor activity of some 1-tetrahydropyranyl-4-substituted pyrazoles. Anticancer Drug Des 1996; 11:193-204. [PMID: 8663907] [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: 02/01/2023]
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Continuing our studies on the structure-activity relationships of some pyrazole nucleosides (1a-h) structurally related to ribavirin, tiazofurin and selenazofurin, we describe here the synthesis and antitumor/antiviral/antimicrobial activity of a new series of 1-tetrahydropyranyl-4-substituted pyrazoles. In this study, the tetrahydropyranyl moiety (THP), designed as a mimic of the glycosidic portion of the parent compounds 1a-h, has led to a few derivatives with moderate cytotoxic activity against leukemia/lymphoma and solid tumor-derived cell lines (IC50 14-100 microM). The compounds obtained through substitution of the ribofuranosyl moiety by the THP moiety were still active, the free heterocyclic bases were devoid of any activity.
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- S Manfredini
- Dipartimento di Scienze Farmaceutiche, Università di Ferrara, Italy
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Zamboni P, Marcellino MG, Feo CV, Pisano L, Vasquez G, Bertasi M, Liboni A. Alternative saphenous vein sparing surgery for future grafting. Panminerva Med 1995; 37:190-7. [PMID: 8710399] [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: 02/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Evaluation of long saphenous vein sparing surgical procedures alternative to high ligation and distal stab avulsion, in terms of effectiveness and suitability for eventual by-pass surgery. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN Prospective evaluation of 125 operations for primary varicose veins, 52 external valve-plasties of the sapheno-femoral junction (EV-SFJ) (42 performed using the hand sewing technique and 10 using the Veno-cuff device), mean follow-up 45 months, and 73 hemodynamic correction of varicose veins (French acronyms: CHIVA), mean follow-up 30 months. SETTING Department of General Surgery, University of Ferrara. Institutional practice, one-day surgery. PATIENTS Patients were selected using clinical, Doppler cw, and duplex scanning evaluations. Patients with early varices due to sapheno-femoral reflux with duplex scanning evidence of mobile valve leaflets underwent EV-SFJ. The other patients were operated on using the hemodynamic correction technique. Both groups underwent preoperative ambulatory venous pressure (AVP) and light reflection rheography-refilling time (LRR-RT) measurements. INTERVENTIONS EV-SFJ restores valve function correcting vein wall dilitation by applying an external prosthesis. CHIVA consists of selected ligatures of the superficial veins that allow superficial blood aspiration in the deep veins through the perforators. MEASURES The outcome was evaluated with clinical and ultrasonographic examinations, AVP and LRR-RT measurements. RESULTS Long saphenous vein patency registered after EV-SFJ and CHIVA was 94.2% and 90.4%, respectively. Both treatments preserve the drainage function in the saphenous system. Varicose veins recurrence percentage rate was 9.6% and 10.9%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Following the proposed selection criteria, these two alternative procedures seem to be more effective in varices treatment than high ligation and have the advantage of preserving saphenous veins suitable for eventual by-pass surgery.
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- P Zamboni
- Department of General Surgery, University of Ferrara, Italy
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Liboni A, Mari C, Feo C, Vasquez G, Pansini G, Zamboni P, Pisano L. [Video-laparoscopic splenectomy: experience in 3 cases]. Ann Ital Chir 1994; 65:707-9. [PMID: 7598328] [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: 01/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND In selected cases the spleen can be removed: METHODS 2 women and 1 men with immune thrombocytopenic purpura, with hypersplenism without splenomegaly, underwent splenectomy by laparoscopic means. RESULTS In 2 cases the splenectomy has been performed entirely by laparoscopic means. In 1 case the operation has been converted as we have not been able to control a venous bleeding from injured hilar spleen vessels. DISCUSSION No particular technical problems arose in the 2 cases entirely conducted by laparoscopic means. Care must be taken manipulating the hilar vessels as the veins are fragile and their bleeding is difficult to be controlled in laparoscopy. The laparoscopic splenectomy seems to offer less postoperative pain, shorter hospitalization and improved cosmesis according to our previous experience with open splenectomy. CONCLUSIONS The good result of the operations encourages the laparoscopic approach to splenectomy, in selected cases.
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- A Liboni
- Istituto di Chirurgia Generale, Università degli Studi di Ferrara
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Maini CL, Sciuto R, Tofani A, Rosito I, Franciotti G, Pisano L. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) suppression in differentiated thyroid carcinoma: combined treatment with triiodothyronine and thyroxine. Eur J Cancer 1994; 30A:2184-5. [PMID: 7857722 DOI: 10.1016/0959-8049(94)00428-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Pisano L, Moronesi F, Falco F, Stipa E, Fabbiani N, Dolfi R, Conoscenti E, Gloria R, Pepe R. The use of sulodexide in the treatment of peripheral vasculopathy accompanying metabolic diseases. Controlled study in hyperlipidemic and diabetic subjects. Thromb Res 1986; 41:23-31. [PMID: 3515614 DOI: 10.1016/0049-3848(86)90276-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Thirty vasculopathic subjects with hyperlipoproteinemia (18) and/or diabetes (22) underwent a clinical double-blind study in order to evaluate the effect of sulodexide on lipid and hemorheologic parameters. The experimental design consisted of a first 20-day i.m. therapeutic period with either sulodexide (300 Lipasemic Units twice daily via intramuscular route) or placebo and the following 70 days with the active compound for both groups at the same posology. Results obtained demonstrated that sulodexide yields a hypotriglyceridemic effect on type IV hyperlipoproteinemia and hypofibrinogenic effect, as well. Moreover, this compound exerted a beneficial effect on HDL Cholesterol levels and on the antithrombin III activity by increasing both parameters significantly. Signs and symptoms were alleviated, particularly in the most severe cases of peripheral vascular disease. Insignificant and slight changes were observed at the end of treatments as regards the efficacy of the two administration routes, the i.m. one being more efficacious on lipid parameters and faster acting. No side effects or intolerance were observed during the different periods of the trial.
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Mathieu A, Aste N, Pala R, Biggio P, Carcassi C, Piga M, Mereu MC, Pisano L. [Psoriatic arthritis: considerations on recent studies: serum beta 2 microglobulin and circulating T-gamma lymphocytes]. Boll Ist Sieroter Milan 1983; 62:344-9. [PMID: 6362682] [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: 01/19/2023]
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The results of two recent studies of our group have been reported. They regard two immunological parameters of psoriatic arthritis: the proportions of T gamma lymphocytes in peripheral blood and the beta 2 microglobulin in the serum. The data obtained in psoriatic arthritis patients have been compared to those found in normal controls and in rheumatoid arthritis patients. T gamma mean values in psoriatic arthritis were significantly lower than those present in healthy subjects and in rheumatoid patients. These last patients showed beta 2 microglobulin mean values significantly higher than those observed in normal controls and in psoriatic arthritis patients. Conversely, the mean of beta 2 microglobulin levels in psoriatic arthritis has been found to be similar to that observed in normal controls, but a superimposition in the range of individual values of these two groups with the concentrations determined in rheumatoid subjects has been found. These results seem to be of interest in relation to the immunopathogenetic mechanism of psoriatic arthritis, but are of little help in the clinical differentiation of the two rheumatological affections considered.
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Mathieu A, Mereu MC, Pisano L. T gamma lymphocytes of peripheral blood and synovial fluid in rheumatoid arthritis: quantitative determination and qualitative analysis. Arthritis Rheum 1981; 24:658-61. [PMID: 6453592 DOI: 10.1002/art.1780240505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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The distribution of T gamma lymphocytes in the peripheral blood of one group of rheumatoid patients and in the synovial fluid in a second group was determined. The results were compared to those found for peripheral blood (PB) lymphocytes of normal subjects and for synovial fluid lymphocytes of osteoarthrosis and meniscitis patients. Besides recording percentage and absolute number, we also used cytofluorographic analysis to determine individual capacity of PB T gamma cells to bind heat-aggregated IgG (agg-IgG). The following results were found: 1) there is no significant difference between the percentage and absolute number of PB T gamma lymphocytes of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients and those of controls, 2) individual RA PB T gamma cells had a greater number and/or avidity of Fc receptor for IgG than those cells of controls, and 3) the percentage of RA T gamma lymphocytes in synovial fluid, revealed by IgG-EA ox rosetting, is significantly lower than that found in control patients. The factors that may determine a similar lymphocyte picture in RA are discussed.
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Rossini PM, Greco F, De Palma L, Pisano L. Electrospinogram of the rabbit. Monitoring of the spinal conduction in acute cord lesions versus clinical observation. Eur Neurol 1980; 19:409-13. [PMID: 7439215 DOI: 10.1159/000115182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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The electrospinogram was investigated in 18 adult rabbits before and after acute spinal lesions of variable entity. The first positive wave is widely distributed from L7 to Th11-12 and seems to be generated by a dipole placed within the cauda. The following 'M'-shaped complex is propagated up to the cervical segments probably along the primary afferent pathways in the dorsal columns ipsilateral to the stimulated side. Local reflexes of mono- and polysynaptic loops are also present. Standardized seriate clinical observations did not provide reliable data on level and extension of the lesion until 16-24 h, while the electrospinogram showed a 'killed end' potential already within the first 60 min. Furthermore, this noninvasive test furnishes early tools about the width of the anatomical damage.
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Rossini PM, Greco F, David P, Pisano L, De Palma L, Tonali P. Somatosensory evoked potentials (S.E.P.) in slow pathological compression of the spinal cord. Ital J Orthop Traumatol 1979; 5:361-72. [PMID: 553919] [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: 12/23/2022]
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Somatosensory evoked potentials (S.E.P.) were used to examine twelve patients who had slow compressive lesions of the spinal cord (ten cases of spondylotic myelopathy, one neurinoma, one metastasis of a vertebral body). 73 per cent of the recordings were found to be abnormally reduced in amplitude, and/or showed prolonged latency times aa regards the primary and secondary complex. Patients with a clinical lesion of the dorsal column showed a clear reduction in amplitude in the recordings (sometimes coupled with slowed latency), especially in the primary complex. Patients with symptoms indicative of an injury to the ventrolateral region of the spinal cord showed tracings with alterations most of all related to the secondary complex. In 76 per cent of cases, the somatosensory evoked potentials were in accordance with the level of the compression, the degree of invalidity, and the clinical picture.
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Pisano L, Marozzi G, Cecchi D, Manca S, Masala M. [Effects of coffee administration on glucose tolerance in a group of diabetic subjects]. Minerva Med 1972; 63:3358-60. [PMID: 5055845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Condorelli S, Lombardi D, Gusmano R, Pisano L. Pulmonary A-V differences of lipids and free fatty acids in relation to fasting and to high fat meals. Clin Chim Acta 1972; 38:141-6. [PMID: 5031778 DOI: 10.1016/0009-8981(72)90219-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Ciampalini L, Pisano L. [Etiopathogenetic classification of thinnesses]. Minerva Med 1970; 61:4308-10. [PMID: 5517074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Condorelli S, Lombardi D, Gusmano R, Pisano L, De Benedictis F, Gialloreti E, Spanò G. [Study of the pulmonary arteriovenous differences of serum lipids in subjects while fasting and after administration of a fatty meal]. Boll Soc Ital Biol Sper 1970; 46:687-91. [PMID: 5532290] [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: 01/15/2023]
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Condorelli S, Lombardi D, Gusmano R, Pisano L, Spanò G, Gialloreti E, De Benedictis F. [Study of the pulmonary arterial and venous differences of free fatty acids in fasting subjects and after administration of a fatty meal]. Boll Soc Ital Biol Sper 1970; 46:541-5. [PMID: 5496516] [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: 01/15/2023]
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Lombardi D, Condorelli S, Spanò G, Gusmano R, Pisano L, Lorentz G. [Percentage composition of fatty acids in the blood of gastrectomized patients with exocrine insufficiency of the pancreas]. Boll Soc Ital Biol Sper 1968; 44:384-386. [PMID: 5674613] [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: 05/21/2023]
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Spanò G, Condorelli S, Gusmano R, Lorentz G, Lombardi D, Pisano L, Bellisario G, Patanè F. [Study of the exocrine function of the pancreas in subjects gastrectomized by the Billroth II method. V. Effects of jejunal stimulation with intravenous secretin]. Boll Soc Ital Biol Sper 1968; 44:382-4. [PMID: 5674612] [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: 01/16/2023]
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Condorelli S, Pisano L, Lombardi D. [Radioactive behavior of lipids in the blood, the intestinal mucosa and intestinal juice in dogs following the intravenous administration of U-14C oleic acid]. Boll Soc Ital Biol Sper 1968; 44:389-93. [PMID: 5674615] [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: 01/16/2023]
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Condorelli S, Gusmano R, Lombardi D, Pisano L, Lorentz G, Spanò G, Bellisario G, Patanè F. [Study of the exocrine function of the pancreas in subjects gastrectomized by the Billroth II method. I. Effects of the jejunal stimulation with meat broth]. Boll Soc Ital Biol Sper 1968; 44:373-5. [PMID: 5674609] [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: 01/16/2023]
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Pisano L, Condorelli S, Spanò G, Lombardi D, Gusmano R, Lorentz G. [Research on the lipid composition of the human cardiac valves]. Boll Soc Ital Biol Sper 1968; 44:386-9. [PMID: 5674614] [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: 01/16/2023]
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Pisano L, Spanò G, Condorelli S, Lombardi D, Lorentz G, Gusmano R, Patanè F, Fabri S. [Study of the exocrine function of the pancreas in subjects gastrectomized by the Billroth II. Method. 3. Effects of the jejunum stimulation with milk]. Boll Soc Ital Biol Sper 1968; 44:377-9. [PMID: 5695459] [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: 01/16/2023]
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Condorelli S, Pisano L, Lorentz G, Gusmano R, Spanò G, Lombardi D, Bellisario G, Patanè F. [Study of the exocrine function of the pancreas in patients gastrectomized by the Billroth II method. II. Effects of the jejunal stimulation with dextrin-glucose]. Boll Soc Ital Biol Sper 1968; 44:375-7. [PMID: 5674610] [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: 01/16/2023]
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Pisano L, Loretz G, Spanò G, Condorelli S, Gusmano R, Lombardi D, Bellisario G, Patanè F. [Study of the exocrine function of the pancreas in subjects gastrectomized by the Billroth II method. IV. Effects of jejunal stimulation with hydrochloric acid]. Boll Soc Ital Biol Sper 1968; 44:379-81. [PMID: 5674611] [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: 01/16/2023]
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Lorentz G, Pisano L, Gusmano R. [Protection offered by infusion of adrenaline on complete atrio-ventricular block induced in the guinea pig by quinidine and procaine amide]. Folia Cardiol 1967; 26:326-9. [PMID: 5631880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Lombardi D, Condorelli S, Pisano L. [Lipid and fatty acid composition of the epithelium of human duodenal mucosa]. Boll Soc Ital Biol Sper 1966; 42:1641-4. [PMID: 5982431] [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: 01/17/2023]
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Lombardi D, Pisano L, Condorelli S. [Lipid and fatty acid composition of the epithelium of human gastric mucosa]. Boll Soc Ital Biol Sper 1966; 42:1637-40. [PMID: 5982430] [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: 01/17/2023]
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Lombardi D, Condorelli S, Pisano L, Spanò G. [Lipid and fatty acid composition of human saliva]. Ric Sci 1966; 36:1063-9. [PMID: 5993680] [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: 01/17/2023]
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Lombardi D, Condorelli S, Pisano L. [Lipid and fatty acid composition of human gastric juice during fasting and after stimulation with alcoholic beverages]. Ric Sci 1966; 36:1052-62. [PMID: 5993679] [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: 01/17/2023]
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Rezza E, Cardi E, Pisano L. [Congenital chylothorax in the newborn. Contribution of a case with study of fatty acid composition of the diet and chyle and review of the literature]. Minerva Pediatr 1965; 17:1753-7. [PMID: 5860875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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