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Carbone M, Capone A, Guercio M, Reddel S, Lulli D, Feudi E, Volpe E, Quintarelli C, Failla C. 443 T-cell repertoire in metastatic melanoma patients developing skin leukoderma after treatment with checkpoint inhibitors. J Invest Dermatol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2022.09.457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Errani F, Ponti M, Volpe E, Ciulli S. Spatial and seasonal variability of human and fish viruses in mussels inside and offshore of Ravenna's harbour (Adriatic Sea, Italy). J Appl Microbiol 2020; 130:994-1008. [PMID: 32743895 DOI: 10.1111/jam.14806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [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: 05/15/2020] [Revised: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 07/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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AIMS This study aims to investigate the presence and spatial-seasonal variability of human and fish viruses in coastal marine systems using Ravenna's harbour area (Adriatic Sea, Italy) as a model. METHODS AND RESULTS Human viruses (noroviruses and hepatitis A virus) and one of the most threatening finfish pathogens, the nervous necrosis virus (NNV), were investigated in mussels living inside and offshore Ravenna's harbour. Thirty-three and 36·7% of tested mussel samples resulted contaminated by human and fish viruses respectively. A different spatial-seasonal distribution was observed. Human viruses were detected mainly in inner port sites during colder months, while NNV was detected in both inside and offshore of Ravenna's harbour, mainly during warmer months. CONCLUSIONS The presence of human viruses in the inner port close to the city centre could be attributed to wastewaters carrying pathogens in the port environment and this arises public health concerns, however, the presence of these viruses limited to the canal port during the winter can greatly reduce the risk to human health. Regarding NNV, the accumulation and release of viable virus by mussels, could represent a viral source for susceptible finfish. These findings reflect the different epidemiological features of these infections and indicate the importance to choose the correct indicator to monitor viral contaminations. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY The high frequency of viral contamination pointed out in the study stresses the imperative to monitor the viral presence in all coastal habitats where the high natural value meets several recreational and commercial activities such as the Ravenna's harbour area. Particularly, this study could represent a novel starting point for the development of a more structured bio-monitoring program, in order to ensure improved environmental management and safety of coastal areas.
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- F Errani
- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Cesenatico, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biologiche, Geologiche e Ambientali (BiGeA) & Centro Interdipartimentale di Ricerca per le Scienze Ambientali (CIRSA), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Ravenna, Italy.,Consorzio Nazionale Interuniversitario per le Scienze del Mare (CoNISMa), Roma, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Cesenatico, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Cesenatico, Italy
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Ciulli S, Volpe E, Rigillo A, Zavatta E, Serratore P, Mele A, Errani F, Bignami G, Mandrioli L. Pathological and microbiological investigations in mortality outbreaks involving doctor fish (Garra rufa Heckel, 1843) used for cosmetic treatment. J Comp Pathol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2018.10.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Volpe E, Grodzki M, Panzarin V, Guercio A, Purpari G, Serratore P, Ciulli S. Detection and molecular characterization of betanodaviruses retrieved from bivalve molluscs. J Fish Dis 2018; 41:603-611. [PMID: 29205402 DOI: 10.1111/jfd.12759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2017] [Revised: 10/20/2017] [Accepted: 10/29/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Betanodaviruses are small ssRNA viruses responsible for viral encephalopathy and retinopathy, otherwise known as viral nervous necrosis, in marine fish worldwide. These viruses can be either horizontally or vertically transmitted and have been sporadically detected in invertebrates, which seem to be one of the possible viral sources. Twenty-eight new betanodavirus strains were retrieved in three molluscs species collected from different European countries between 2008 and 2015. The phylogenetic analyses revealed that strains retrieved from bivalve molluscs are closely related to viruses detected in finfish in Southern Europe in the period 2000-2009. Nevertheless, a new betanodavirus strain, markedly different from the other members of the RGNNV genotype, was detected. Such a massive and varied presence of betanodaviruses in bivalve molluscs greatly stresses the risks of transmission previously feared for other invertebrates. Bivalve molluscs reared in the same area as farmed and wild finfish could act as a reservoir of the virus. Furthermore, current European regulations allow relaying activities and the sale of live bivalve molluscs, which could pose a real risk of spreading betanodaviruses across different geographic regions. To our knowledge, this is the first study, which focuses on the detection and genetic characterization of betanodaviruses in bivalve molluscs.
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- E Volpe
- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Cesenatico, Forlì-Cesena, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Cesenatico, Forlì-Cesena, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie, Legnaro, Padova, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Sicilia, Palermo, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Sicilia, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Cesenatico, Forlì-Cesena, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Cesenatico, Forlì-Cesena, Italy
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Ciulli S, Volpe E, Sirri R, Passalacqua P, Cesa Bianchi F, Serratore P, Berton V, Mandrioli L. Sturgeon Nucleocytoplasmic Large DNA Virus and Acinetobacter spp. Co-infection: Pathological Findings in a Disease Outbreak. J Comp Pathol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2016.11.122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Ciulli S, Volpe E, Sirri R, Passalacqua P, Cesa Bianchi F, Serratore P, Mandrioli L. Outbreak of mortality in Russian (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii) and Siberian (Acipenser baerii) sturgeons associated with sturgeon nucleo-cytoplasmatic large DNA virus. Vet Microbiol 2016; 191:27-34. [DOI: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2016.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2016] [Revised: 05/19/2016] [Accepted: 05/24/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Ciulli S, Purpari G, Agnello S, Di Marco P, Di Bella S, Volpe E, Mira F, de Aguiar Saldanha Pinheiro AC, Vullo S, Guercio A. Evidence for Tunisian-Like Pestiviruses Presence in Small Ruminants in Italy Since 2007. Transbound Emerg Dis 2016; 64:1243-1253. [PMID: 27041547 DOI: 10.1111/tbed.12498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [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: 01/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The genus Pestivirus, which belongs to the Flaviviridae family, includes ssRNA+ viruses responsible for infectious diseases in pigs, cattle, sheep, goats and other domestic and wild ruminants. Like most of the RNA viruses, pestivirus has high genome variability with practical consequences on disease epidemiology, diagnosis and control. In addition to the officially recognized species in the genus Pestivirus, such as BVDV-1, BVDV-2, BDV and CSFV, other pestiviruses have been detected. Furthermore, most of the ruminant pestiviruses show low or absent species specificity observed in serological tests and are able to infect multiple species. Particularly, small ruminants are receptive hosts of the most heterogeneous group of pestiviruses. The aim of this study was to carry out the molecular characterization of pestiviruses isolated from sheep and goats in Sicily, Italy. Phylogenetic analysis of two viral genomic regions (a fragment of 5'-UTR and the whole Npro regions) revealed the presence of different pestivirus genotypes in the analysed goat and sheep herds. Two of five viral isolates were clustered with BVDV-1d viruses, a strain widespread in Italy, but never reported in Sicily. The other three isolates formed a distinct cluster with high similarity to Tunisian isolates, recently proposed as a new pestivirus species. This represents the first evidence for Tunisian-like pestivirus presence in small ruminants in Italy. Furthermore, one of the isolates was collected from a goat, representing the first isolation of Tunisian-like pestivirus from this species.
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- S Ciulli
- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Cesenatico, FC, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Sicilia, Palermo, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Sicilia, Palermo, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Sicilia, Palermo, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Sicilia, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Cesenatico, FC, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Sicilia, Palermo, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Sicilia, Palermo, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Sicilia, Palermo, Italy
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Cencioni MT, Santini S, Ruocco G, Borsellino G, De Bardi M, Grasso MG, Ruggieri S, Gasperini C, Centonze D, Barilá D, Battistini L, Volpe E. FAS-ligand regulates differential activation-induced cell death of human T-helper 1 and 17 cells in healthy donors and multiple sclerosis patients. Cell Death Dis 2015; 6:e1785. [PMID: 26068793 PMCID: PMC4669842 DOI: 10.1038/cddis.2015.164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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- M T Cencioni
- Neuroimmunology Unit, Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome, Italy
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- 1] Cell Signaling Unit, Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome, Italy [2] Department of Biology, University Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Neuroimmunology Unit, Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome, Italy
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- Neuroimmunology Unit, Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome, Italy
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- Neuroimmunology Unit, Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome, Italy
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- Multiple Sclerosis Centre, Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience 'Lancisi', San Camillo Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience 'Lancisi', San Camillo Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- 1] Department of Neuroscience, University Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy [2] Neuroimmunology and Synaptic Plasticity Unit, Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome, Italy
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- 1] Cell Signaling Unit, Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome, Italy [2] Department of Biology, University Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Neuroimmunology Unit, Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome, Italy
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- Neuroimmunology Unit, Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome, Italy
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Cencioni MT, Santini S, Ruocco G, Borsellino G, De Bardi M, Grasso MG, Ruggieri S, Gasperini C, Centonze D, Barilá D, Battistini L, Volpe E. FAS-ligand regulates differential activation-induced cell death of human T-helper 1 and 17 cells in healthy donors and multiple sclerosis patients. Cell Death Dis 2015; 6:e1741. [PMID: 25950471 PMCID: PMC4669684 DOI: 10.1038/cddis.2015.100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2014] [Revised: 02/13/2015] [Accepted: 02/27/2015] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Functionally distinct T-helper (Th) subsets orchestrate immune responses. Maintenance of homeostasis through the tight control of inflammatory Th cells is crucial to avoid autoimmune inflammation. Activation-Induced Cell Death (AICD) regulates homeostasis of T cells, and it has never been investigated in human Th cells. We generated stable clones of inflammatory Th subsets involved in autoimmune diseases, such as Th1, Th17 and Th1/17 cells, from healthy donors (HD) and multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and we measured AICD. We find that human Th1 cells are sensitive, whereas Th17 and Th1/17 are resistant, to AICD. In particular, Th1 cells express high level of FAS-ligand (FASL), which interacts with FAS and leads to caspases' cleavage and ultimately to cell death. In contrast, low FASL expression in Th17 and Th1/17 cells blunts caspase 8 activation and thus reduces cell death. Interestingly, Th cells obtained from healthy individuals and MS patients behave similarly, suggesting that this mechanism could explain the persistence of inflammatory IL-17-producing cells in autoimmune diseases, such as MS, where their generation is particularly substantial.
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- M T Cencioni
- Neuroimmunology Unit, Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome, Italy
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- 1] Cell Signaling Unit, Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome, Italy [2] Multiple Sclerosis Centre, Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome, Italy
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- Neuroimmunology Unit, Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome, Italy
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- Neuroimmunology Unit, Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome, Italy
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- Neuroimmunology Unit, Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, University Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, University Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- 1] Department of Neuroscience "Lancisi", San Camillo Hospital, Rome, Italy [2] Neuroimmunology and Synaptic Plasticity Unit, Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome, Italy
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- 1] Cell Signaling Unit, Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome, Italy [2] Multiple Sclerosis Centre, Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome, Italy
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- Neuroimmunology Unit, Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome, Italy
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- Neuroimmunology Unit, Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome, Italy
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Orzella L, Perria C, Jefferson T, Pasquarella A, D'Amato M, Faraone M, Volpe E, Guasticchi G. Influenza like Illness (ILI): prescribing behaviour of 83 sentry doctors in Lazio region in the period 2001-2002. Is it adherent to Italian ILI guidelines? Ann Ig 2007; 19:19-26. [PMID: 17405509] [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: 05/14/2023]
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To describe different doctors' attitudes in drug prescribing in case of influenza-Like-Illness during 2001-2002 influenza season in Lazio region, with regard to consumption and expenditure and its adherence to Italian Guidelines on ILI Management. Prospective study aimed to assess doctors' behaviour in prescribing in respect with the following events: (a) ILI and subsequent controls after diagnosis, (b) complications, (c) adverse events to influenza vaccine. 7,629 subjects, have been identified and only 17% presents one or more comorbidities. There are totally 7,766 cases of ILI: 23% are complicated and out of the remaining 77%, only 14% presents comorbidities. Almost all elderly people have been vaccinated. Antibiotics were prescribed to complicated cases (82%) with comorbidities (55%); 1,075 patients (12%) had second or third contact with doctors in a period longer than 7 days and about 65% of them received antibiotics in case of acute bronchitis; children received mainly ibuprofen and paracetamol for fever control; acetylsalicylic acid in children group has been delivered only in 1% of cases. Overall, doctors' attitude in prescribing is generally coherent with Italian Guidelines on ILI even though a high variability still persists.
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- L Orzella
- Agency of Public Health (ASP) Lazio Region, Rome, Italy.
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Martino A, Volpe E, Auricchio G, Izzi V, Poccia F, Mariani F, Colizzi V, Baldini PM. Sphingosine 1-Phosphate Interferes on the Differentiation of Human Monocytes into Competent Dendritic Cells. Scand J Immunol 2007; 65:84-91. [PMID: 17212771 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3083.2006.01860.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [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: 01/19/2023]
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Sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) is a lipidic messenger known to exert several physiological functions within the cell. We tested here whether the stimulation of human monocytes with different doses of S1P might interfere with their differentiation into competent dendritic cells (DC). Monocytes cultured with granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor, interleukin-4 (IL-4) and S1P differentiated into a DC population lacking CD1a molecules on the surface and acquired some aspects of mature DC (mDC), though in the absence of maturation stimuli. When stimulated with lipopolisaccharide (LPS), CD1a(-) DC produce high amounts of tumour necrosis factor-alpha and IL-10, but not IL-12. Accordingly, these CD1a(-) DC were not capable of stimulating allogenic T lymphocytes so well as CD1a(+) DC generated from untreated monocytes and maturated with LPS. S1P monocyte-derived DC lost their polarizing capacity abrogating the production of gamma-interferon/IL-4 by co-cultured naïve CD4(+)CD45RA(+) T cells. Our findings suggest a mechanism through which S1P can favour the development of immune-related pathological states.
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- A Martino
- National Institute for Infectious Diseases Lazzaro Spallanzani, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
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Carroll JK, Epstein R, Fiscella K, Volpe E, Jean-Pierre P, Morrow G. Health promotion and cancer screening services for African refugee women. J Clin Oncol 2006. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2006.24.18_suppl.6101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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6101 Background: Previous work has shown that refugee women do not receive adequate preventive healthcare services, especially cancer screening. To identify factors that could affect the provision of cancer screening services to African Somali refugee women living in Rochester, NY, we assessed beliefs these women have about health promotion, access to care and use of preventive healthcare services. Methods: Individual in-depth interviews were conducted on a community-based sample of 34 resettled Somali-born women who were older than 18 years. Interviews were audiotaped and transcribed verbatim. A professional interpreter listened to all audiotaped interviews to check accuracy of transcription and translation. Content was analyzed by a multidisciplinary team using a grounded theory approach. Results: Median age of the women was 27 years. Length of residence in US was two months to nine years. For these women, health maintenance for acute survival took precedence over long-term prevention of disease. All women were familiar with basic health promotion practices, immunizations and routine medical examinations, and participants used both US-based and traditional techniques to prevent illness. Most women (71%, n=24), recognized the importance of maintaining good hygiene (59%, n=20) understood the need to have an adequate source of safe food and water, (74%, n=25) saw the need for access to a regular source of healthcare and (65%, n=22) acknowledged the need to function well at home. Few women understood cancer prevention services. Only three (9%) women recognized that the purpose of the Papanicalaou test was to screen for cervical cancer. Only six women (18%) recognized mammography (either the term or the procedure) and all of them were English-speaking, had lived in the US five years or longer, and had worked in the healthcare field. Conclusions: While traditional beliefs about health promotion did not appear to impede delivery of most preventive services, and participants understood prevention of infectious disease, their familiarity with cancer and cancer screening services was poor. Future health promotion programs need to increase refugee women’s knowledge about these services while building on other positive health-promoting beliefs. Supported by AHRQ 5R03HS014105 and NCI 1R25CA102618 No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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- J. K. Carroll
- University of Rochester Cancer Center, Rochester, NY; University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY; University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
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- University of Rochester Cancer Center, Rochester, NY; University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY; University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
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- University of Rochester Cancer Center, Rochester, NY; University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY; University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
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- University of Rochester Cancer Center, Rochester, NY; University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY; University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
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- University of Rochester Cancer Center, Rochester, NY; University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY; University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
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- University of Rochester Cancer Center, Rochester, NY; University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY; University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
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Kitisin K, Volpe E, Kim S, Jogunoori W, Tang Y, Katuri V, Shetty K, Mishra B, Mishra L, Johnson L. TGF-beta signaling pathway inactivation and cell cycle deregulation in human hepatocellular cancer cell lines and elf+/− tissues. J Surg Res 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2005.11.271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Spiriti MAA, Latagliata R, Niscola P, Cortelezzi A, Francesconi M, Ferrari D, Volpe E, Clavio M, Grossi A, Reyes MT, Musto P, Mitra ME, Azzarà A, Pagnini D, D'Arena G, Spadano A, Balleari E, Pecorari P, Capochiani E, De Biasi E, Perego D, Monarca B, Pisani F, Scaramella G, Petti MC. Impact of a new dosing regimen of epoetin alfa on quality of life and anemia in patients with low-risk myelodysplastic syndrome. Ann Hematol 2004; 84:167-76. [PMID: 15592833 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-004-0961-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2004] [Accepted: 09/26/2004] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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This study evaluated the impact of a new epoetin alfa dosing regimen on quality of life (QOL), transfusion requirements, and hemoglobin (Hb) levels in 133 patients with low-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and Hb < or =10 g/dl. Epoetin alfa 40,000 IU was given subcutaneously twice weekly; after 4 weeks, the dose could be reduced to 40,000 IU weekly in patients achieving erythroid response. QOL was assessed using the functional assessment of cancer therapy-anemia (FACT-An) questionnaire. FACT-An scores increased on average by 7.5 after 4 weeks and by 8.8 after 8 weeks compared with baseline. FACT-An scores were positively associated with Hb values (r=0.53, P<0.01). The mean FACT-An score increase at week 8 was 10.2 in responders and 5.6 in nonresponders. The overall erythroid response rate at week 8 was 68%: 74% in transfusion-independent patients and 59% in transfusion-dependent patients. Of all responders at week 8, response was maintained in 86% at week 12, 71% at week 16, 65% at week 20, and 54% at week 24. Treatment was generally well tolerated. Our data provide new and encouraging results regarding the benefits of 40,000 IU biweekly induction doses followed by 40,000 IU weekly in improving QOL, correcting anemia, and reducing transfusion requirements in low-risk MDS patients.
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- M A Aloe Spiriti
- II Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università di Roma La Sapienza-Azienda Ospedaliera Sant'Andrea, Rome, Italy
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Auricchio G, Garg SK, Martino A, Volpe E, Ciaramella A, De Vito P, Baldini PM, Colizzi V, Fraziano M. Role of macrophage phospholipase D in natural and CpG-induced antimycobacterial activity. Cell Microbiol 2004; 5:913-20. [PMID: 14641176 DOI: 10.1046/j.1462-5822.2003.00330.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [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: 11/20/2022]
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The present study addresses the differential ability of macrophages to control intracellular growth of non-pathogenic Mycobacterium smegmatis (Msm) and pathogenic M. tuberculosis (MTB). Results reported herein show that 3 h post infection, intracellular Msm, but not MTB, was significantly killed by macrophages. As the role of human macrophage phospholipase D (PLD) in the activation of antimicrobial mechanisms has been documented, we hypothesised the role of such enzyme in antimycobacterial mechanisms. To this aim, macrophage PLD activity was analysed at different times after exposure with either pathogenic MTB or non-pathogenic Msm. Results showed that, starting from 15 min after mycobacterial exposure, MTB did not induce macrophage PLD activity, whereas the environmental non-pathogenic Msm stably increased it. The direct contribution of PLD in intracellular mycobacterial killing was also analysed by inhibiting enzymatic activity with ethanol or calphostin C. Results show that PLD inhibition significantly increases intracellular Msm replication. In order to see whether the innate PLD-mediated antimicrobial mechanisms against MTB are also induced after CpG ODN stimulation, the role of PLD has been analysed in the course of CpG-mediated intracellular MTB killing. CpG DNA increased PLD activity in both uninfected and MTB-infected macrophages, and the inhibition of PLD activity resulted in a significant reduction of CpG-induced MTB killing. Taken together, our data suggest a relationship between host PLD activation and the macrophage ability to control intracellular mycobacterial growth.
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- G Auricchio
- Department of Biology, University of Rome, Italy.
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Pasquarella A, Perria C, D'Amato M, Billi P, Marceca M, Volpe E, Guasticchi G. [Management of vaccination practices in adults: the influenza vaccination campaign in Lazio region, Italy]. Ann Ig 2003; 15:871-9. [PMID: 15049544] [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: 04/29/2023]
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This paper focuses on key issues of the organizational model of the influenza vaccination campaign in Lazio region, Italy, started during the 1999-2000 season. The following crucial features of the model are emphasized: a strong support given by Regional Health Agency; a high level of commitment of local health authorities; a considerable involvement of general practitioners; the appropriation of economical incentives related to different levels of coverage; an "ad hoc " information system. The model resulted in a remarkable increase of the number of vaccinations among elderly population (from about 420,000 in the 2000-2001 vaccination campaign to about 560,000 in the successive campaign) and of the correspondent levels of coverage (from 45.7% in the 2000-2001 vaccination campaign to 59.2% in the successive campaign). Nevertheless, further efforts should be provided to better identify population at risk, and to reach the most disadvantaged groups. Moreover, actions are to be performed to assess health and economic benefits of vaccination campaign, in order to improve the efficiency of health care planning programs.
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Ciampa A, Manzo A, Grandone E, Margaglione M, Volpe E. The strong incidence of acquired and inherited thrombophilia in recurrent first trimester fetal loss. J Thromb Haemost 2003. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1538-7836.2003.tb04325.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Zinzani PL, Gherlinzoni F, Storti S, Zaccaria A, Pavone E, Moretti L, Gentilini P, Guardigni L, De Renzo A, Fattori PP, Falini B, Lauta VM, Mannina D, Zaja F, Mazza P, Volpe E, Lauria F, Aitini E, Ciccone F, Tani M, Stefoni V, Alinari L, Baccarani M, Tura S. Randomized trial of 8-week versus 12-week VNCOP-B plus G-CSF regimens as front-line treatment in elderly aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients. Ann Oncol 2002; 13:1364-9. [PMID: 12196361 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdf208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [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: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Among the third-generation chemotherapy regimens specifically adapted in the last decade for elderly aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) patients, we designed an 8-week cyclophosphamide, mitoxantrone, vincristine, etoposide, bleomycin and prednisone (VNCOP-B) plus granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) regimen which, in a national multicenter trial, induced good complete response (CR) and relapse-free survival rates with only moderate toxic effects. Here we report a prospective, multicenter, randomized trial comparing the efficacy and toxicity of 8- and 12-week regimens of VNCOP-B plus G-CSF. PATIENTS AND METHODS From February 1996 to June 2001, 306 consecutive previously untreated stage II-IV aggressive NHL patients > or =60 years of age were enrolled from 12 Italian cooperative institutions. Of the 297 evaluable patients, 149 and 148 received 8- and 12-week regimens, respectively, of VNCOP-B. RESULTS The CR rates were 63% and 56% in the 8- and 12-week groups; at a median of 32 months (range 3-62 months), relapse-free survival rates were 59% and 55%, respectively. Hematological and non-hematological toxicities were similar in both treatment groups. CONCLUSIONS Our data show that extending induction treatment with the VNCOP-B plus G-CSF regimen from 8 to 12 weeks does not raise the CR rate or provide a more durable remission.
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- P L Zinzani
- Institute of Hematology 'Seràgnoli', University of Bologna, Bologna.
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Zinzani PL, Storti S, Zaccaria A, Moretti L, Magagnoli M, Pavone E, Gentilini P, Guardigni L, Gobbi M, Fattori PP, Falini B, Lauta VM, Bendandi M, Gherlinzoni F, De Renzo A, Zaja F, Mazza P, Volpe E, Bocchia M, Aitini E, Tabanelli M, Leone G, Tura S. Elderly aggressive-histology non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: first-line VNCOP-B regimen experience on 350 patients. Blood 1999; 94:33-8. [PMID: 10381495] [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: 02/13/2023] Open
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Age is a risk factor and a prognostic parameter in elderly aggressive-histology non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) patients. Several adapted chemotherapeutic regimens have recently been designed and tested on elderly patients. Several of these trials have shown that older aggressive-histology NHL patients can benefit from specific and adequate treatment capable of curing a percentage of these patients. Between January 1992 and September 1997, 350 previously untreated aggressive-histology NHL patients greater than 60 years of age were treated with a combination therapy including cyclophosphamide, mitoxantrone, vincristine, etoposide, bleomycin, and prednisone (VNCOP-B). Complete remission (CR) was achieved by 202 (58%) patients and partial remission (PR) by 87 (25%), whereas the remaining 61 (17%) patients were nonresponders. The overall response rate (CR + PR) was 83%. Clinical and hematologic toxicities were modest, because 71% of the patients received granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF). The CR rates for the three age groups (60 to 69, 70 to 79, and >/=80 years) were similar: 61%, 59%, and 56%, respectively. At 5 years, the relapse-free survival rate was 65%, the overall survival rate was 49%, and the failure-free survival rate was 33%. In the multivariate analysis, prognostic factors associated with longer survival or longer relapse-free survival turned out to be localized disease stage (P =.001) and good performance status (P =.0002). Application of the International Prognostic Factor Index was significantly associated with outcome (P =.001). These data confirm on a large cohort of patients that the VNCOP-B regimen is effective in inducing good CR and relapse-free survival rates with only moderate toxic effects in elderly aggressive-histology NHL.
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- P L Zinzani
- Institute of Hematology Seràgnoli, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Michielutti F, Bettili G, De Stefano G, Volpe E, Perdonà P, Spezia E, Deganello A. [Congenital obstruction of the gastric antrum: description of a case]. Pediatr Med Chir 1998; 20:143-6. [PMID: 9706638] [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: 02/08/2023] Open
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On an average of 100,000 of livebirths congenital obstructive gastric syndromes range from 1 to 3 cases. The syndrome of the congenital antral membrane represents 5% of the total reported cases. It is mostly located 1 to 3 centimeters above the pylorus-duodenal connection and it may occur both in infants and toddlers. In very young patients it might be difficult to differentiate an hypertrophic stenosis of pylorus from a pyloric spasm. In older babies the obstacle to food passage may be moderate and the pathology may not be evident or it can be treated with simple medial therapy. This report presents the case of a 15 months old female with congenital antral membrane.
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- F Michielutti
- Divisione di Pediatria, Ospedale Civile di Isola della Scala, Italia
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Mantovani G, Volpe E, Soardi GA, Merizzi R, Laveneziana MS, Imperio S, Rossetti G. [Ultrasonography in acute diverticulitis of the colon: semiologic features]. Radiol Med 1996; 92:409-14. [PMID: 9045242] [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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To assess the ultrasonographic (US) patterns of acute colonic diverticulitis, we prospectively examined 21 patients. US was performed in all of them, CT in 13/21, contrast enema in 18/21 and endoscopy in 2/21 patients. US follow-up was carried out in 15/17 patients managed with conservative treatment. To analyze the US patterns of simple diverticula, we carried out an in vitro study of two surgical specimens with simple colonic diverticulosis. Wall thickening was seen in 21/21 cases, diverticula in 19/21, changes in pericolic fat in 11/21, local tenderness on gradual compression in 19/21 and changes in peristaltic activity in 21/21 cases. Even though diverticula may appear differently, we found 4 main patterns: round or linear hyperechoic pericolic outpouchings with no definite wall, usually with shadowing or reverberation artifacts (pattern 1), a saccular focus with a well-defined wall and various contents (pattern 2), a tubular structure with no content but with central linear echoes (pattern 3), and a flask-like or arrowhead-like hypoechoic focus (pattern 4). Patterns 1, 2 and 3 were shown in inflamed colic segments and in unaffected adjacent tracts, both in the acute phase and at follow-up, with no relevant morphological changes. In contrast, pattern 4 was observed in 10/19 patients, always in the acute phase and in affected colic tracts. The follow-up showed a decrease in size in 3 cases and a change to patterns 1, 2 or 3 in 7 patients. The authors believe pattern 4 to represent inflamed diverticula, while patterns 1, 2 and 3 indicate simple diverticula. Moreover the detection of diverticula and thickened wall segments does not necessarily indicate diverticulitis: thus, the diagnosis of this condition must rely on the presence of several signs, the most specific of which were, in our series, the flask-like and arrowhead-like patterns, presumptively expressing peridiverticular abscess.
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- G Mantovani
- Servizio di Radiologia, Ospedale S. Biagio, Bovolone (Verona)
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Mantovani G, Volpe E, Soardi GA, Laveneziana MS, Poli M, Rossetti G. [Ultrasonographic aspects of gallbladder varices. 2 case reports]. Radiol Med 1994; 87:354-7. [PMID: 8146384] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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- G Mantovani
- Servizio di Radiologia, Ospedale S. Biagio, ULSS 27, Regione Veneto, Bovolone, Verona
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Guizzaro A, Volpe E, Lus G, Bravaccio F, Cotrufo R, Paolozzi C. Progressive rubella panencephalitis. Follow-up EEG study of a case. Acta Neurol (Napoli) 1992; 14:485-92. [PMID: 1293990] [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: 12/26/2022]
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Progressive rubella panencephalitis is a very rare slow virus disease of the nervous system. The authors present a case, concerning a young man, aged 20 years, died 11 months after the onset of the disease. The following peculiarities of the case are emphasized: 1) the clinical symptomatology and the evolution (myoclonus, lack of cerebellar impairment) could suggest the diagnosis of SSPE; 2) the EEG recordings showed epileptiform abnormalities, long latency diffuse periodic complexes and--during interferon therapy and simultaneously with a temporary clinical improvement--the appearance of short latency anterior periodic complexes.
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- A Guizzaro
- 1st School of Medicine, Chair of Neurophysiopathology, University of Naples
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Mantovani G, Volpe E, Soardi GA, Menini F, Thabet O, Bissoli S, Rossetti G. [The imaging diagnosis of retained sponges in the abdomen. Apropos 2 cases]. Radiol Med 1992; 84:164-8. [PMID: 1509138] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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- G Mantovani
- Servizio di Radiologia, Ospedale S. Biagio, Bovolone, VR
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Mantovani G, Siringo G, Soardi G, Volpe E, Borese B, Messina A, Motti F, Rossetti G. L'Ecografia Nella Calcolosi Renale. Urologia 1990. [DOI: 10.1177/039156039005700204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Soardi GA, Volpe E, Mantovani G. [The radiological anatomy of a case of hemifacial microsomia]. Radiol Med 1989; 77:553-7. [PMID: 2748969] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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- G A Soardi
- 1o. Servizio di Radiologia Diagnostica, Ospedale Maggiore Borgo Trento, ULSS 25, Verona
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Rossetti G, Siringo G, Mantovani G, Musola R, Pregarz M, Volpe E, Marini E, Marino F. [Duodenal hamartoma: apropos of a case report]. Radiol Med 1989; 77:134-6. [PMID: 2648482] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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- G Rossetti
- Servizio di Radiologia, Ospedale S. Biagio, Bovolone
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Soardi GA, Volpe E, Mantovani G. [Radiological aspects of intestinal lipomas]. Radiol Med 1988; 76:569-76. [PMID: 3212241] [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: 01/04/2023]
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The radiological detection of intestinal lipomas is not unusual; however, in-depth studies of their radiological features have never been carried out, so far. Eighteen cases of intestinal lipoma were observed, out of different clinical histories. Through a careful survey of these cases, the authors describe the semiological characteristics of the lipomas, which were studied with radiographic contrast examinations of the small intestine and colon. In most cases the characteristics of the mass and--when present--the even more revealing features of its pedicle allowed the identification of such expansive lesions as lipomas. In some lesions detected by means of conventional methods CT proved extremely useful in diagnosing the nature of the lipomas. Such a diagnosis is extremely useful for it allows extensive surgery to be avoided and replaced with less extensive procedures--e.g. endoscopic removal of the lesion, or no specific treatment at all.
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- G A Soardi
- 1. Servizio di Radiologia Diagnostica, Centro Ospedaliero Borgo Trento, Verona
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Volpe E, Guizzaro A, Coppola G, Pascotto A. [Epileptic crisis at the onset of SSPE (subacute sclerosing panencephalitis): considerations apropos of a case]. Riv Neurol 1988; 58:193-8. [PMID: 3231987] [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: 01/04/2023]
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A case of SSPE is reported and discussed; in all the evolution of this history, epileptic seizures were precocious (a long time before the onset of characteristic features of the disease) and dominant. The Authors, also on the basis of the literature (a definite pattern of evolution of epilepsy within SSPE is not reported), emphasize that this disease must be however considered among the possible aetiologies of an epileptic syndrome with onset in childhood.
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- E Volpe
- Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università, Napoli, Cattedra di Neurofisiopatologia
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Rossetti G, Mantovani G, Volpe E, Musola R, Siringo G. [Echography in biliary ileus. 2 case reports]. Radiol Med 1987; 74:235-7. [PMID: 3310138] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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- G Rossetti
- Servizio di Radiologia, Ospedale S. Biagio, Bovolone
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Guizzaro A, Tata MR, Volpe E, Giudici S, Mignini R, Bravaccio F. [Further considerations on epilepsy in the follow-up of patients subjected to surgery for intracranial pathology]. Riv Neurol 1986; 56:259-70. [PMID: 3563314] [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: 01/06/2023]
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A retrospective study has been carried out on a pool of 210 pts. suffering from various intracranial lesions (tumours, abscesses, vascular malformations, hydrocephalus), submitted to neurosurgical operation. The main evidences of our investigation are: both early and tardive seizures are observed only related to supratentorial pathology, mainly to tumours; pts. with seizures before the operation present a major incidence of postoperative epilepsy; and pts. with early seizures have more often also late epilepsy. The Authors relate this evidence to a factor of individual predisposition; pharmacological prophylaxis can be really effective in reducing postoperative epilepsy.
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Volpe E, Soardi GA, Brugnettini M, Colombo C. [Ileal occlusion caused by the rupture and dislocation of a Celestin prosthesis. Radiological aspects. Presentation of 2 cases]. Radiol Med 1986; 72:184-7. [PMID: 3520701] [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: 01/06/2023]
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When the Celestin tube is used for treatment of benign oesophageal strictures after several months structural deterioration and fatigue occur. The tube disruption and displacement are serious complications which can be early identified with routine-radiological examinations.
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Soardi GA, Volpe E, Bettini F, Michelon A. [The syndrome of solitary rectal ulcer. Problems of radiologic diagnosis]. Radiol Med 1985; 71:860-4. [PMID: 3879542] [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 review 7 cases of syndrome of the solitary ulcer of the rectum, examined with barium enema. The radiological signs of this syndrome, rarely described in literature, are compared with those observed in this series.
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Cantore N, Fotino A, Volpe S, Santaniello L, Pagnini D, Volpe E. A case of transformation of an untreated acute lymphocytic leukemia into acute erythroblastic leukemia (Di Guglielmo's disease). Haematologica 1985; 70:375-6. [PMID: 3935545] [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: 01/08/2023] Open
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Cantore N, Volpe S, Fotino A, Santaniello L, Palmieri F, Pagnini D, Bettini C, De Vita C, Volpe E. T lymphocytes subpopulations in B cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Haematologica 1985; 70:309-12. [PMID: 3935528] [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: 01/08/2023] Open
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Volpe S, Cantore N, Fotino A, Pagnini D, Volpe E. Utility of monoclonal antibodies to define different stages of maturation of B cells in Waldenström's macroglobulinemia. Haematologica 1985; 70:274. [PMID: 3932166] [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: 01/08/2023] Open
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Bravaccio F, Volpe E, Guizzaro A, Pascotto A. [The electroencephalogram and clinico-evolutive aspects of children with febrile convulsions]. Pediatria (Napoli) 1983; 91:151-163. [PMID: 6664726] [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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Cantore N, Tortarolo M, Volpe E, Gonnella F, Valente A, Buonanno G. Desferrioxamine-induced iron outputs in Cooley's anemia. Results and perspectives. Haematologica 1981; 66:196-207. [PMID: 6791996] [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: 01/21/2023] Open
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Volpe E, Guizzaro A, Iannaccone S, Bravaccio F, Esposito L. [Terminal neurological complications in acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Long-term clinical and EEG study of 5 cases]. Acta Neurol (Napoli) 1981; 3:106-19. [PMID: 6787841] [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: 01/21/2023]
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De Angelis G, Volpe E. [Epilepsy and depression. Preliminary considerations]. Acta Neurol (Napoli) 1981; 3:40-6. [PMID: 7246318] [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: 01/24/2023]
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Buonanno G, De Bellis G, Gonnella F, Cantore N, Volpe E, Valente A. [Idiopathic cryoglobulinemic syndromes. Serological and immunopathological studies in cryoglobulinemic hepatitis]. Recenti Prog Med 1980; 68:569-81. [PMID: 7455319] [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: 01/25/2023]
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Volpe E, Buonanno G, Iannelli D, Oreste U. Concomitant cryoglobulinemia and cold agglutinin disease. Clinical, immunochemical, and post-mortem investigations. Haematologica 1978; 63:16-26. [PMID: 417968] [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: 12/15/2022] Open
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Vertucci P, Pascotto A, Volpe E. [Paroxysmal choreoathetosis (report of a case)]. Acta Neurol (Napoli) 1977; 32:293-7. [PMID: 883523] [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: 12/24/2022]
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Paolozzi C, Ammendola A, Bravaccio F, Tata MR, Volpe E, De Angelis G. [Roussy-Levi disease (Study of a familial nucleus)]. Acta Neurol (Napoli) 1977; 32:263-75. [PMID: 883520] [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: 12/24/2022]
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Bravaccio F, Tata MR, Volpe E. [Reaction to awakening from sleep in children (electroencephalographic study of 153 subjects)]. Riv Neurol 1976; 46:210-24. [PMID: 1023341] [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: 12/25/2022]
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The arousal reaction has been studied on the EEG records of 153 children aged within 1 and 4 and observed suffering from different neuropsychiatric disorders. In the majority of the patients the arousal was accompanied by diffuse paroxysmal modifications that are present both in the records of clinically epileptic children and in those having never suffered of epileptic seizures.
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Buonanno G, Valente A, Volpe E, Gonnella F, Russolillo S. [Cryoglobulinemic nephritis. Clinical, histopathological and pathogenetic aspects]. Recenti Prog Med 1975; 59:420-41. [PMID: 769109] [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: 12/24/2022]
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Bravaccio F, Sanna G, Volpe E, Paolozzi C. [Pathogenetic, clinical and therapeutic considerations on a case of the stiff man syndrome]. Riv Neurol 1975; 45:355-66. [PMID: 1219981] [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: 12/26/2022]
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The AA. describe the clinical features of a woman (fourty-one years old) suffering from Stiff-man syndrome. The treatment with diazepam and baclophene improuved the symptoms in a very satisfactory manner. The Author's opinion is that syndrome could be due to abnormal activity of neurotransmitters.
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Sanna G, Bravaccio F, Paolozzi C, Volpe E. [Clinical, pathogenetic and therapeutic considerations on a case of stiff-man syndrome]. Acta Neurol (Napoli) 1975; 30:229-42. [PMID: 1163324] [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: 12/25/2022]
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