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Kaftalli J, Donato K, Bonetti G, Dhuli K, Macchia A, Maltese PE, Louise Herbst K, Michelini S, Chiurazzi P, Hill M, Michelini S, Michelini S, Marceddu G, Bernini A, Bertelli M. Author Correction: Aldo-keto reductase 1C2 (AKR1C2) as the second gene associated to non-syndromic primary lipedema: investigating activating mutation or overexpression as causative factors. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2024; 28:2626. [PMID: 38567622 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202403_35776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Correction to: Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2023; 27 (6 Suppl): 127-136-DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202312_34697 After publication and following some post-publication concerns, the authors have applied the following corrections to the galley proof. - The conflict of interest section has been amended as follows: J. Kaftalli and G. Marceddu are employees at MAGI EUREGIO. K. Donato is employee at MAGI EUREGIO and MAGISNAT. M. Bertelli is president of MAGI EUREGIO, MAGISNAT, and MAGI's LAB. G. Bonetti, K. Dhuli, A. Macchia, and P.E. Maltese are employees at MAGI's LAB. M. Bertelli, P.E. Maltese, K. Louise Herbst, Sa. Michelini, Se. Michelini, and P. Chiurazzi are patent inventors (US20220362260A1). M. Bertelli, P.E. Maltese, G. Marceddu are patent inventors (US20230173003A1). M. Bertelli, K. Dhuli and P.E. Maltese are patent inventors (WO2022079498A1). M. Bertelli, P.E. Maltese, Sa. Michelini, Se. Michelini, P. Chiurazzi, K. Louise Herbst, J. Kaftalli, K. Donato, and A. Bernini are patent applicants (Application Number 18/516,241). M. Bertelli, K. Donato, P. Chiurazzi, G. Marceddu, K. Dhuli, G. Bonetti and J. Kaftalli are patent applicants (Application Number: 18/466.879). M. Bertelli, G. Bonetti, G. Marceddu, K. Donato, K. Dhuli, J. Kaftalli, Sa. Michelini, and K. Louise Herbst are patent applicants (Application Number 63/495,155). The remaining authors have no conflict of interest to disclose. - Figure 5 has been modified as follows to better distinguish outliers: - The legend of Figure 5 has to be modified as follows: Relative expression of AKR1C1 and AKR1C3 in different groups (CTR = non affected controls, L = lipedema patients without overexpression of AKR1C2, L-over = Lipedema patients with overexpression of AKR1C2), showing that lipedema patients expressed AKR1C1 and AKR1C3 levels similar to the control group. Outliers are reported as black triangles. There are amendments to this paper. The Publisher apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. https://www.europeanreview.org/article/34697.
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Donato K, Medori MC, Macchia A, Cecchin S, Ceccarini MR, Beccari T, Gatta V, Stuppia L, Benfatti V, Dalla Ragione L, Chiurazzi P, Micheletti C, Dhuli K, Madeo G, Bonetti G, Marceddu G, Bertelli M. Author Correction: Genetic variants identified in novel candidate genes for anorexia nervosa and analysis of molecular pathways for diagnostic applications. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2024; 28:2627. [PMID: 38567623 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202403_35779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Correction to: Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2023; 27 (6 Suppl): 77-88-DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202312_34692 After publication and following some post-publication concerns, the authors have applied the following corrections to the galley proof. The conflict of interest section has been amended as follows: K. Donato is employee at MAGI EUREGIO and MAGISNAT. G. Marceddu is employee at MAGI EUREGIO. M. Bertelli is president of MAGI EUREGIO, MAGISNAT, and MAGI's LAB. M.C. Medori, A. Macchia, S. Cecchin, C. Micheletti, K. Dhuli, G. Madeo, G. Bonetti are employees at MAGI's LAB. M. Bertelli, M.R. Ceccarini, and P. Chiurazzi are patent inventors (US20220362260A11). M. Bertelli, P.E. Maltese, G. Marceddu, and S. Cecchin are patent inventors (US20230173003A1). M. Bertelli, K. Dhuli, and P.E. Maltese are patent inventors (WO2022079498A1). M. Bertelli, K. Donato, M.C. Medori, M.R. Ceccarini, T. Beccari, P. Chiurazzi, C. Micheletti, K. Dhuli, G. Bonetti, G. Marceddu are patent applicants (Application Number: 18/466.879). The remaining authors have no conflict of interest to disclose. Since the current study shares the same NGS panel for the genetic analysis as the study cited in Ref. 5 (Ceccarini MR, Precone V, Manara E, Paolacci S, Maltese PE, Benfatti V, Dhuli K, Donato K, Guerri G, Marceddu G, Chiurazzi P, Dalla Ragione L, Beccari T, Bertelli M. A next generation sequencing gene panel for use in the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. Eat Weight Disord 2022; 27: 1869-1880), the authors amend the following sentence: "A subset comprising 163 genes from a dedicated Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) panel was analyzed5" in "A subset comprising 163 genes from a dedicated Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) panel, previously used in the study by Ceccarini et al5, was analyzed". The authors clarify that the analyzed patients of the two articles are completely independent. To clarify the data reported in Table II, the authors amend the following sentence: "Genetic variants identified in the AN population are reported in Table II." In "The genomic sequencing NGS was performed in all 135 patients recruited in the study. After obtaining the raw data, based on the ACMG guidelines (https://www.acmg.net/ACMG/Medical-Genetics-Practice-Resources/Practice-Guidelines.aspx), the results were filtered, and Table II reports the variants considered Pathogenic (P), likely pathogenic (LP), and Variable with Uncertain Significance (VUS), 61 patients in total". Consequently, to improve clarity, the legend of Table II has been amended as follows: Genetic variants identified in 61 patients out of the total 135 patients analyzed by NGS. There are amendments to this paper. The Publisher apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. https://www.europeanreview.org/article/34692.
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- K Donato
- MAGISNAT, Atlanta Tech Park, Peachtree Corners, GA, USA
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Kaftalli J, Donato K, Bonetti G, Dhuli K, Macchia A, Maltese PE, Louise Herbst K, Michelini S, Chiurazzi P, Hill M, Michelini S, Michelini S, Marceddu G, Bernini A, Bertelli M. Aldo-keto reductase 1C2 (AKR1C2) as the second gene associated to non-syndromic primary lipedema: investigating activating mutation or overexpression as causative factors. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2023; 27:127-136. [PMID: 38112953 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202312_34697] [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: 12/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Lipedema is a debilitating chronic condition predominantly affecting women, characterized by the abnormal accumulation of fat in a symmetrical, bilateral pattern in the extremities, often coinciding with hormonal imbalances. PATIENTS AND METHODS Despite the conjectured role of sex hormones in its etiology, a definitive link has remained elusive. This study explores the case of a patient possessing a mutation deletion within the C-terminal region of Aldo-keto reductases Member C2 (AKR1C2), Ser320PheTer2, that could lead to heightened enzyme activity. A cohort of 19 additional lipedema patients and 2 additional affected family members14 were enrolled in this study. The two additional affected family members are relatives of the patient with the AKR1C1 L213Q variant, which is included in the 19 cohorts and described in literature. RESULTS Our investigation revealed that AKR1C2 was overexpressed, as quantified by qPCR, in 5 out of 21 (24%) lipedema patients who did not possess mutations in the AKR1C2 gene. Collectively, these findings implicate AKR1C2 in the pathogenesis of lipedema, substantiating its causative role. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates that the activating mutation in the enzyme or its overexpression is a causative factor in the development of lipedema. Further exploration and replication in diverse populations will bolster our understanding of this significant connection.
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Donato K, Dhuli K, Macchia A, Medori MC, Micheletti C, Bonetti G, Ceccarini MR, Beccari T, Chiurazzi P, Cristoni S, Benfatti V, Dalla Ragione L, Bertelli M. Metabolomic profiling of amino acid alterations in anorexia nervosa: implications for appetite regulation and therapeutic strategies. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2023; 27:64-76. [PMID: 38112949 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202312_34691] [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: 12/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Anorexia nervosa (AN), a severe psychiatric disorder primarily affecting adolescents and young adults, is characterized by extreme dietary restriction and distorted body image. While the psychological aspects of AN are well-documented, its intricate metabolic underpinnings remain less explored. We think that metabolomic analysis of hair samples emerges as a promising tool to unveil the complex physiological alterations in AN. This study aims to comprehensively profile amino acid concentrations in hair samples from AN patients and healthy controls. Additionally, it seeks to elucidate potential correlations between amino acid alterations and appetite dysregulation in AN, thereby shedding light on the physiological basis of this debilitating disorder. PATIENTS AND METHODS A total of 25 AN patients and 25 age-matched healthy controls were recruited for this study. Hair samples were collected, and metabolites were extracted and analyzed using high-resolution liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. Clinical data and biochemical markers were also gathered to characterize participants' demographic and clinical profiles. RESULTS Metabolomic analysis revealed significant alterations in amino acid concentrations in AN patients compared to healthy controls. Notably, deficiencies in essential amino acids (EAAs) and branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) were observed, highlighting potential contributors to muscle wasting and appetite dysregulation. Further analysis identified specific amino acids as robust biomarkers capable of distinguishing AN patients with high sensitivity and specificity. CONCLUSIONS This study unveils the complex metabolic disturbances associated with AN and underscores the role of amino acid dysregulation in the disorder's pathophysiology. The identified biomarkers hold promise for diagnostic screening and potential therapeutic interventions, opening avenues for personalized approaches in AN treatment. Ultimately, this research contributes to our understanding of chronic disorders through the lens of metabolomics and the chemosensory underpinnings of appetite regulation.
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Donato K, Medori MC, Macchia A, Cecchin S, Ceccarini MR, Beccari T, Gatta V, Stuppia L, Benfatti V, Dalla Ragione L, Micheletti PCC, Dhuli K, Madeo G, Bonetti G, Marceddu G, Bertelli M. Genetic variants identified in novel candidate genes for anorexia nervosa and analysis of molecular pathways for diagnostic applications. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2023; 27:77-88. [PMID: 38112957 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202312_34692] [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: 12/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a severe psychiatric disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, a relentless pursuit of thinness, and a distorted body image. Recent research highlights the substantial contribution of genetics to AN's etiology, with genes like BDNF, SLC6A4, and DRD2 implicated. However, a comprehensive genetic test for AN diagnosis is lacking. This study aims to elucidate the biological foundations of AN, examining variants in genes associated with syndromic forms, rare variants in AN patients, and candidate genes from GWAS studies, murine models, or established molecular pathways. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study involved 135 AN patients from Italy, diagnosed based on DSM-V criteria. A specialized Next-Generation Sequencing panel targeting 163 genes was designed. Sequencing was performed on an Illumina MiSeq System, and variants were analyzed using bioinformatics tools. Data on clinical parameters, exercise habits, and AN types were collected. RESULTS The AN cohort, predominantly female, exhibited diverse clinical characteristics. Our analysis identified gene variants associated with syndromic forms of AN, such as STRA6, NF1, MAT1A, and ABCC6. Variants were also found in known AN-related genes (CD36, DRD4, GCKR, GHRL, GRIN3B, GPR55, LEPR) and in other 16 candidate genes (A2M, AEBP1, ABHD4, ACBD7, CNTNAP, GFRAL, GRIN2D, LIPE, LMNA, NMU, PDE3B, POMC, RYR1, TNXB, TYK2, VPS13B), highlighting the complexity of AN's genetic landscape. The endocannabinoid and dopamine pathways play crucial roles. Skeletal muscle-related genes and appetite-regulating hormones also revealed potential connections. Adipogenesis-related genes suggest AN's association with subcutaneous adipose tissue deficiency. CONCLUSIONS This study provides comprehensive insights into the genetic underpinnings of AN, emphasizing the importance of multiple pathways. The identified variants contribute.
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- K Donato
- MAGISNAT, Atlanta Tech Park, Peachtree Corners, GA, USA.
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Dhuli K, Bonetti G, Micheletti C, Macchia A, Iaconelli A, Aquilanti B, Matera G, Ceccarini MR, Beccari T, Bertelli M. Unraveling the Role of Prickly Pear Extract as a Potent Nutraceutical Agent Against Metabolic Syndromes. Clin Ter 2023; 174:159-168. [PMID: 37994760 DOI: 10.7417/ct.2023.2483] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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Background Prickly pear (Opuntia) extracts have garnered con-siderable attention in recent years due to their promising medicinal and nutritional properties. This comprehensive review explores the multifaceted potential of prickly pear extracts in mitigating various chronic diseases, including cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), diabetes, obesity, cancer, neuronal diseases, and renal diseases. Methods This review provides a comprehensive overview of the diverse therapeutic applications of Opuntia extracts in managing chronic diseases. The collective evidence underscores the potential of prickly pear as a valuable natural resource for addressing global health challenges. Further research and clinical investigations are warranted to unlock the full potential of Opuntia in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. Results Studies have suggested that the bioactive compounds within prickly pear may influence glucose metabolism by improving insulin sensitivity, reducing insulin resistance, and modulating gut microbiota composition. These pathways exhibit potential in the reduction of hyperglycemia, which is a fundamental aspect of metabolic syndromes. Opuntia extracts demonstrate also antioxidant, anti-inflammatory capabilities that can contribute to improving health in various conditions. Conclusion Further research and clinical investigations are warranted to unlock the full potential of Opuntia in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases.
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- K Dhuli
- MAGI'S LAB, Rovereto (TN), Italy
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- MAGI'S LAB, Rovereto (TN), Italy
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- UOSD Medicina Bariatrica, Fondazione Policlinico Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- UOSD Medicina Bariatrica, Fondazione Policlinico Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- UOSD Medicina Bariatrica, Fondazione Policlinico Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- MAGI'S LAB, Rovereto (TN), Italy
- MAGI EUREGIO, Bolzano, Italy
- MAGISNAT, Atlanta Tech Park, Peachtree Corners, GA, USA
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Donato K, Macchia A, Bonetti G, Dhuli K, Chiurazzi P, Cristoni S, Beccari T, Paneru B, Poudyal KN, Pant HR, Connelly ST, Bertelli M. Reduction of nitrosamines in cigarette smoke vapors through a filter functionalized with polyphenols from olive tree. Clin Ter 2023; 174:126-141. [PMID: 37994756 DOI: 10.7417/ct.2023.2479] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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Objective In our study, we present the development of a novel cigarette filter enriched with polyphenols, with a particular focus on hydroxytyrosol extracted from olive sources. Our objective was to trap the presence of carcinogens in cigarette smoke by chemically modifying the filter surface. Materials and methods To evaluate the filtration efficiency of the newly developed filter, we employed an automated Stain Pattern technique, enabling non-intrusive measurement of behavioral vent blocking. The surface modification of cigarette filters was meticulously carried out to target the reduction of nitrosamines formed during combustion. Results Our extensive investigation underscores the potential of functionalizing cigarette filters using olive polyphenols, in particular hydroxytyrosol to mitigate the formation of harmful compounds, particularly nitrosamines, during smoking. Functionalized filters exhibited remarkable filtering efficiency, as evidenced by a capture factor (f=2.9×103) for two layers. Conclusions This innovative approach has the capacity to revolutionize the utilization of filters in commercial cigarettes, significantly reducing consumers' exposure to toxic chemicals. Our research demonstrates that hydroxytyrosol-functionalized cigarette filters can effectively remove noxious substances like nitrosamines, offering a promising avenue for enhancing public health. Further in-depth research is essential to assess the protective impact of hydroxytyrosol-functionalized filters cigarettes, ensuring their potential to safeguard consumers' health effectively.
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- K Donato
- MAGI Euregio, Bolzano, Italy
- MAGISNAT, Atlanta Tech Park, Peachtree Corners, GA, USA
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- MAGI'S LAB, Rovereto (TN), Italy
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- UOC Genetica Medica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS & Istituto di Medicina Genomica, Università Cattolica del S. Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- ISB Ion Source & Biotechnologies srl, Italy, Bresso, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Applied Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Pulchowk Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Applied Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Pulchowk Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- epartment of Applied Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Pulchowk Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- MAGI Euregio, Bolzano, Italy
- MAGISNAT, Atlanta Tech Park, Peachtree Corners, GA, USA
- MAGI'S LAB, Rovereto (TN), Italy
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Micheletti C, Madeo G, Macchia A, Donato K, Cristoni S, Ceccarini MR, Beccari T, Iaconelli A, Aquilanti B, Matera G, Herbst KL, Bertelli M. Nutrigenomics: SNPs correlated to vitamins' deficiencies. Clin Ter 2023; 174:173-182. [PMID: 37994762 DOI: 10.7417/ct.2023.2485] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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Abstract Nutrients can influence the physiological processes in the body by interacting with molecular systems. Including nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics, nutritional genomics focuses on how bio-active food components interact with the genome. The purpose of this study is to clarify how nutrigenomics and vitamin dietary deficits relate to one another. Food tolerances among human sub-populations are known to vary due to genetic variation, which may also affect dietary needs. This raises the prospect of tailoring a person's nutritional intake for optimum health and illness prevention, based on their unique genome. To better understand the interplay between genes and nutrients and to plan tailored weight loss, nutrigenetic testing may soon become a key approach.
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- MAGI EUREGIO, Bolzano, Italy
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- MAGI EUREGIO, Bolzano, Italy
- MAGI EUREGIO, Bolzano, Italy
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- ISB Ion Source & Biotechnologies srl, Italy, Bresso, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- UOSD Medicina Bariatrica, Fondazione Policlinico Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- UOSD Medicina Bariatrica, Fondazione Policlinico Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- UOSD Medicina Bariatrica, Fondazione Policlinico Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Total Lipedema Care, Beverly Hills, California, and Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- MAGI'S LAB, Rovereto (TN), Italy
- MAGI EUREGIO, Bolzano, Italy
- MAGISNAT, Peachtree Corners (GA), USA
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Bonetti G, Medori MC, Dhuli K, Macchia A, Donato K, Cristoni S, Miertus S, Miertus J, Veselenyiova D, Iaconelli A, Aquilanti B, Matera G, Connelly ST, Bertelli M. Nutrigenomics: SNPs correlated to detoxification, antioxidant capacity and longevity. Clin Ter 2023; 174:209-213. [PMID: 37994766 DOI: 10.7417/ct.2023.2489] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Abstract Nutritional genomics, also known as nutrigenomics, is the study of how a person's diet and genes interact with each other. The field of nutrigenomics aims to explain how common nutrients, food additives and preservatives can change the body's genetic balance towards either health or sickness. This study reviews the effects of SNPs on detoxification, antioxidant capacity, and longevity. SNPs are mutations that only change one nucleotide at a specific site in the DNA. Specific SNPs have been associated to a variety of biological processes, including detoxification, antioxidant capacity, and longevity. This article mainly focuses on the following genes: SOD2, AS3MT, CYP1A2, and ADO-RA2A (detoxification); LEPR, TCF7L2, KCNJ11, AMY1, and UCP3 (antioxidant capacity); FOXO3 and BPIFB4 (longevity). This review underlines that many genes-among which FOXO3, TCF7L2, LEPR, CYP1A2, ADORA2A, and SOD2-have a unique effect on a person's health, susceptibility to disease, and general well-being. Due to their important roles in numerous biological processes and their implications for health, these genes have undergone intensive research. Examining the SNPs in these genes can provide insight into how genetic variants affect individuals' responses to their environment, their likelihood of developing certain diseases, and their general state of health.
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- G Bonetti
- MAGI'S LAB, Rovereto (TN), Italy
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, Italy
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- MAGI'S LAB, Rovereto (TN), Italy
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- MAGI EUREGIO, Bolzano, Italy
- MAGISNAT, Atlanta Tech Park, Peachtree Corners, GA, USA
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- ISB Ion Source & Biotechnologies srl, Italy, Bresso, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of SS. Cyril and Methodius, Trnava, Slovakia
- International Centre for Applied Research and Sustainable Technology, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava, Slovakia
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- UOSD Medicina Bariatrica, Fondazione Policlinico Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- UOSD Medicina Bariatrica, Fondazione Policlinico Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- UOSD Medicina Bariatrica, Fondazione Policlinico Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- MAGI'S LAB, Rovereto (TN), Italy
- MAGI EUREGIO, Bolzano, Italy
- MAGISNAT, Atlanta Tech Park, Peachtree Corners, GA, USA
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Kundro M, Losso M, Macchia A, Pastor I, Alonso Serena M, Gestoso C, Moreno Macías L, Crupi F, Acosta M, Ivalo S, Ghioldi M, Bouzas M, Mammana L, Zapiola I, Mazzitelli I, Varese A, Geffner J, Biscayart C, Angeleri P, Lopez E, Gentile A, Ferrante D, de Quiros FGB. Safety and immunogenicity of heterologous COVID-19 vaccine regimens to deal with product shortage: A randomised clinical trial in an elderly population. Public Health Pract (Oxf) 2022; 4:100313. [PMID: 36090797 PMCID: PMC9444309 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhip.2022.100313] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Revised: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Objectives In a context of COVID-19 vaccine shortages, this study sought to evaluate the safety and efficacy of receiving one dose of Gam-COVID-Vac rAd26 followed by a second COVID-19 vaccine dose of either Gam-COVID-Vac rAd5, ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 or BBIBP-CorV in a cohort of older adults. Study design Single-centre, randomised, open label, non-inferiority trial. Methods Adults aged ≥65 years who had received one dose of Gam-COVID-Vac rAd26 were randomised in a 1:1:1 ratio to receive a second-dose COVID-19 vaccination of either Gam-COVID-Vac rAd5, ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 or BBIBP-CorV. The primary outcome was the assessment of the humoral immune response to vaccination (i.e. antibody titres of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein at 28 days after second-dose vaccination). In addition, neutralising antibody titres at day 28 for the three schedules were measured. Results Of 85 participants who were enrolled in the study between 26 and July 30, 2021, 31 individuals were randomised to receive Gam-COVID-Vac rAd5, 27 to ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 and 27 to BBIBP-CorV. The mean age of participants was 68.2 years (SD 2.9) and 49 (57.6%) were female. Participants who received Gam-COVID-Vac rAd5 and ChAdOx1 nCoV1-19 showed significantly increased anti-S titres at 28 days after second-dose vaccination, but this magnitude of difference was not observed for those who received BBIBP-CorV. The ratio between the geometric mean at day 28 and baseline within each group was 11.8 (6.98-19.89) among patients assigned to Gam-COVID-Vac rAd26/rAd5, 4.81 (2.14-10.81) for the rAd26/ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 group and 1.53 (0.74-3.20) for the rAd26/BBIBP-CorV group. All of the schedules were shown to be safe. Conclusions The findings in this study contribute to the scarce information published on the safety and immunogenicity of Gam-COVID-Vac heterologous regimens and will help the development of guidelines and vaccine programme management.
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- M.A. Kundro
- Área de Investigación en Enfermedades Emergentes, Hospital General de Agudos “J.M. Ramos Mejía”, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina,Corresponding author. Área de Investigación en Enfermedades Emergentes Departamento de Medicina Hospital J.M. Ramos Mejía Urquiza 609.Buenos Aires. Argentina.
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- Área de Investigación en Enfermedades Emergentes, Hospital General de Agudos “J.M. Ramos Mejía”, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Ministerio de Salud del Gobierno de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Área de Investigación en Enfermedades Emergentes, Hospital General de Agudos “J.M. Ramos Mejía”, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Área de Investigación en Enfermedades Emergentes, Hospital General de Agudos “J.M. Ramos Mejía”, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Área de Investigación en Enfermedades Emergentes, Hospital General de Agudos “J.M. Ramos Mejía”, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Área de Investigación en Enfermedades Emergentes, Hospital General de Agudos “J.M. Ramos Mejía”, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Área de Investigación en Enfermedades Emergentes, Hospital General de Agudos “J.M. Ramos Mejía”, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Área de Investigación en Enfermedades Emergentes, Hospital General de Agudos “J.M. Ramos Mejía”, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Área de Investigación en Enfermedades Emergentes, Hospital General de Agudos “J.M. Ramos Mejía”, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Área de Investigación en Enfermedades Emergentes, Hospital General de Agudos “J.M. Ramos Mejía”, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Unidad de Virología, División Análisis Clínicos, Hospital de Infecciosas “Francisco J. Muñiz", Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Unidad de Virología, División Análisis Clínicos, Hospital de Infecciosas “Francisco J. Muñiz", Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Unidad de Virología, División Análisis Clínicos, Hospital de Infecciosas “Francisco J. Muñiz", Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas en Retrovirus y SIDA (INBIRS), Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas en Retrovirus y SIDA (INBIRS), Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas en Retrovirus y SIDA (INBIRS), Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Subsecretaría de Planificación Sanitaria, Ministerio de Salud de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Subsecretaría de Planificación Sanitaria, Ministerio de Salud de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Departamento de Medicina, Hospital de Niños “Ricardo Gutiérrez”, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Departamento de Epidemiología, Hospital de Niños “Ricardo Gutiérrez”, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Ministerio de Salud del Gobierno de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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In cultural heritage, several initiatives are promoted to transfer the green chemistry in replacing traditional and toxic methods and products, and in ensuring safety of both artworks and restorers during cleaning operations. This study is aimed to establish the validity of new green solvents to replace toxic solvents, commonly used, to remove old paint varnishes. In particular, the research is focused on the use of acetals to remove old varnishes paintings. The acetals are common functional groups in natural products which are generated by reactions between alcohols and aldehydes. The tests were performed on four different resins (DAMAR, RETOUCHER, PVA and PMMA). Several samples were prepared to reproduce the common stratigraphy succession of the oil painting. The performances of the solvents were monitored by visible light/UV light, photography and optical microscopy, spectro-colorimetric analysis. Then, FTIR spectra of the cleaned surface have been acquired to detect the residues after cleaning.
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- A Macchia
- YOCOCU, YOuth in COnservation of CUltural Heritage, Rome, Italy
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- YOCOCU, YOuth in COnservation of CUltural Heritage, Rome, Italy
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- YOCOCU, YOuth in COnservation of CUltural Heritage, Rome, Italy
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Doval HC, Mariani J, Gómez GC, Vulcano L, Parlanti L, Gavranovic MA, Iemma M, Sanchez R, Macchia A. Cardiovascular and other risk factors among people who live in slums in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Public Health 2019; 170:38-44. [PMID: 30921654 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2019.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [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: 07/16/2018] [Revised: 01/24/2019] [Accepted: 02/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Effective planning of health policies requires the availability of accurate data, representing the burden of disease and risks to the diverse components of society. In Argentina, health information comes from the national risk factors survey (NRFS), which characterises the distribution of different risk factors. However, the NRFS has never collected information from residents living in slums, despite slums representing 10% of the population. The objective of this survey was to characterise the prevalence of cardiovascular and other risk factors among the inhabitants of one of the largest slums in Buenos Aires (Villa 31) and compare it to data from the NRFS. STUDY DESIGN This was a cross-sectional study. METHODS A cross-sectional study was carried out in 400 slum households, using the same data structure as the NRFS. The survey obtained information about economic aspects, reproductive health, addictions and risk factors. All participants had their blood pressure, weight and height measured. A total of 406 people were interviewed and their data were compared with data from 32,365 people in the NRFS. All comparisons were made on the basis of age group. RESULTS A fair/poor self-perceived level of health (odds ratio [OR] 3.19, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.60-3.91), anxiety and moderate to severe depression (OR 5.44, 95% CI: 4.43-6.69), problem drinking (OR 10.01, 95% CI 8.08-12.40), self-reported hypertension (OR 1.26, 95% CI: 1.01-1.57), overweight (OR 1.26, 95% CI: 1.03-1.55) and obesity (OR 1.72, 95% CI: 1.38-2.15) were significantly higher in the slum population. In people aged 18-24 years, the prevalence of diabetes was triple the national average (OR 3.17, 95% CI: 1.26-7.98). For all evaluated conditions in this study, the inhabitants of the slum received significantly less treatment compared with participants from the NRFS. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of cardiovascular and other risk factors in the slum population has a different distribution to that reported in the NRFS. These data suggest the need to establish specific policies for slum populations.
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- H C Doval
- Fundación GESICA, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Fundación GESICA, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Pichón Riviere School of Social Psychology, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Pichón Riviere School of Social Psychology, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Pichón Riviere School of Social Psychology, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Pichón Riviere School of Social Psychology, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Pichón Riviere School of Social Psychology, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Pichón Riviere School of Social Psychology, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Fundación GESICA, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Macchia A, Laurenzi Tabasso M, Salvi AM, Sammartino MP, Mangialardo S, Dore P, Postorino P. Analytical characterization of corrosion products of copper and its alloys on stained stone surfaces. SURF INTERFACE ANAL 2013. [DOI: 10.1002/sia.5220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- A. Macchia
- Italian Association of Conservation Scientists (IA-CS); Rome Italy
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- Department of Chemistry ‘A. M. Tamburro’; University of Basilicata; Potenza Italy
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- University of Rome ‘La Sapienza’; Rome Italy
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Macchia A, Romero M, D'Ettorre A, Mariani J, Tognoni G. Temporal trends of the gaps in post-myocardial infarction secondary prevention strategies of co-morbid and elderly populations vs. younger counterparts: an analysis of three successive cohorts between 2003 and 2008. Eur Heart J 2011; 33:515-22. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehr410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Macchia A, Rodriguez Moncalvo JJ, Kleinert M, Comignani PD, Gimeno G, Arakaki D, Laffaye N, Fuselli JJ, Massolin HP, Gambarte J, Romero M, Tognoni G. Unrecognised ventricular dysfunction in COPD. Eur Respir J 2011; 39:51-8. [DOI: 10.1183/09031936.00044411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Escobedo J, Buitrón LV, Velasco MF, Ramírez JC, Hernández R, Macchia A, Pellegrini F, Schargrodsky H, Boissonnet C, Champagne BM. High prevalence of diabetes and impaired fasting glucose in urban Latin America: the CARMELA Study. Diabet Med 2009; 26:864-71. [PMID: 19719706 DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-5491.2009.02795.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIMS Cardiovascular risk is increased with glucose metabolism abnormalities. Prevalence data can support public health initiatives required to address this risk. The Cardiovascular Risk Factor Multiple Evaluation in Latin America (CARMELA) study was designed to estimate the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes, impaired fasting glucose and related risk factors in seven urban Latin American populations. METHODS CARMELA was a cross-sectional, population-based study of 11 550 adults 25-64 years of age. With a multi-stage sample design of a probabilistic nature, approximately 1600 subjects were randomly selected in each city. RESULTS Overall, the prevalence of diabetes was 7.0% (95% confidence intervals 6.5-7.6%). The prevalence of individuals with diabetes or impaired fasting glucose increased with increasing age. In the oldest age category, 55-64 years of age, prevalence of diabetes ranged from 9 to 22% and prevalence of impaired fasting glucose ranged from 3 to 6%. Only 16.3% of people with prior diagnosis of diabetes and who were receiving pharmacologic treatment, were in good glycaemic control (fasting glucose < 6.1 mmol/l). The prevalence of diabetes in individuals with abdominal obesity was approximately twofold higher. Participants with hypertension, elevated serum triglycerides and increased common carotid artery intima-media thickness were also more likely to have diabetes. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of diabetes and impaired fasting glucose is high in seven major Latin American cities; intervention is needed to avoid substantial medical and socio-economic consequences. CARMELA supports the associations of abdominal obesity, hypertension, elevated serum triglycerides and carotid intima-media thickness with diabetes.
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- J Escobedo
- Medical Research Unit on Clinical Epidemiology, Mexican Social Security Institute, Mexico City, Mexico.
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Marchioli R, Levantesi G, Macchia A, Maggioni AP, Marfisi RM, Silletta MG, Tavazzi L, Tognoni G, Valagussa F. Antiarrhythmic Mechanisms of n-3 PUFA and the Results of the GISSI-Prevenzione Trial. J Membr Biol 2005; 206:117-28. [PMID: 16456722 DOI: 10.1007/s00232-005-0788-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [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: 09/08/2005] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The purpose of this paper is twofold: on the one hand, to confirm the positive results on n-3 PUFA from the overall results Gruppo Italiano per lo Studio della Sopravvivenza nell'Infarto Miocardico (GlSSI)-Prevenzione trial; on the other, to summarize and describe how the results of an important trial can help generate hypotheses either on mechanisms of action or on differential results in particular subgroups of patients, as well as test the pathophysiological hypotheses that have accompanied in the years the story of the hypothesized mechanisms of action of a drug. GISSI-Prevenzione was conceived as a pragmatic population trial on patients with recent myocardial infarction and it was conducted in the framework of the Italian public health system. In GISSI-Prevenzione, 11,323 patients were enrolled in a clinical trial aimed at testing the effectiveness of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and vitamin E. Patients were invited to follow Mediterranean dietary habits, and were treated with up-to-date preventive pharmacological interventions. Long-term n-3 PUFA at 1 g daily, but not vitamin E at 300 mg daily, was beneficial for death and for combined death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, and stroke. All the benefit, however, was attributable to the decrease in risk for overall (-20%), cardiovascular (-30%), and sudden death (-45%). At variance from the orientation of a scientific scenario largely dominated by the "cholesterol-heart hypothesis", GISSI-Prevenzione results indicate n-3 PUFA (virtually devoid of any cholesterol-lowering effect) as a relevant pharmacological treatment for secondary prevention after myocardial infarction.
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- R Marchioli
- Consorzio Mario Negri Sud, Santa Maria Imbaro, Chieti, Italy.
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Perrone S, Klein F, Cadeiras M, Peradejordi M, Daviccino M, Suarez J, Garello E, Macchia A. Crit Care 2003; 7:P19. [DOI: 10.1186/cc2215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Gabe ED, Favaloro RR, Favaloro MR, Raffaelli HA, Machaín AH, Abud JA, Dulbecco EA, García Ben M, Toledo D, Macchia A. [Coronary surgery in elderly patients. In-hospital and long-term results]. Rev Esp Cardiol 2001; 54:709-14. [PMID: 11412777 DOI: 10.1016/s0300-8932(01)76386-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Taking into account the steady increase in the number of elderly patients requiring coronary artery bypass grafting, we sought to analyze the in-hospital and long-term evolution of a group of elderly patients (>/= 75 years) who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting, and to identify clinical predictors of mortality and long-term symptoms. METHODS Between April 1996 and February 2000, 207 patients older than 75 years of age who had undergone coronary bypass grafting were prospectively and consecutively analyze. Mean age was 78.4 +/- 2.7. RESULTS An average of 2.6 grafts/patients was constructed. Left mammary artery was used in 93% of patients. The in-hospital incidence of heart failure, atrial fibrillation, preoperative infarction and stroke was 38%, 29%, 4.8% and 2.8% respectively. The in-hospital mortality rate was 5.8%. Mean follow-up was 18 months (25th an 75th percentiles 9-29). Late mortality rate was 4.1% in eight patients. Excluding the in-hospital deaths, the estimated probability of survival (Kaplan-Meier) at 3 years was 94% and the survival freedom from symptoms was 86%. A multivariate analysis showed that only age was predictor of in-hospital mortality (OR 1.16, p = 0.009). Only peripheral vascular disease was found as a predictor of symptoms during the long-term follow-up (p = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS In this series of senile patients who underwent coronary surgery, those of an older age (> 80 years) showed a higher risk of in-hospital mortality. The presence of peripheral vascular disease is useful in the prognosis assessment of the group.
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- E D Gabe
- Departamentos de Cardiología Instituto de Cardiología, Fundación Favaloro, Buenos, Argentina.
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Laguens RP, Vigliano CA, Macchia A, Argel MI, Chambó JG, Gurfinkel EP. Anti-human skeletal muscle glycolipid antibodies in unstable angina. Am Heart J 2001; 141:780-3. [PMID: 11320366 DOI: 10.1067/mhj.2001.114801] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND We studied whether the level of anti-skeletal muscle glycolipid antibodies (AGA), a marker of acute rejection in heart transplantation, may be associated with an adverse prognosis in unstable angina. METHODS AND RESULTS The in-hospital evolution of 50 patients with unstable angina (Braunwald class III B) was assessed. We determined the incidence of death, myocardial infarction, and refractory angina. Blood was collected at admission and 24 hours later for determination of AGA levels by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Twenty-three patients showed a decrease in the AGA level at 24 hours after admission. Ten in-hospital cardiac events occurred in these patients (43.4%) as compared with 4 (14.8%) in the 27 patients who did not show a decrease (P =.025). In patients with previous myocardial infarction (n = 26), the AGA assay was a powerful predictor of outcome. In this subgroup, 66.6% of patients who had decreased AGA levels (8 of 12) had cardiac events as compared with 14.2% (2 of 14) of those who did not have that decrease (P =.001). CONCLUSIONS We conclude that a decrease of AGA levels 24 hours after admission is associated with a complicated in-hospital course. This finding may provide new insights in the phenomenon of plaque instability involved in the development of acute coronary syndromes.
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- R P Laguens
- Division of Pathology, Instituto de Cardiología y Cirugía Cardiovascular, Fundación Favaloro, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Weinschelbaum EE, Macchia A, Caramutti VM, Machain HA, Raffaelli HA, Favaloro MR, Favaloro RR, Dulbecco EA, Abud JA, De Laurentiis M, Gabe ED. Myocardial revascularization with radial and mammary arteries: initial and mid-term results. Ann Thorac Surg 2000; 70:1378-83. [PMID: 11081902 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(00)01701-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [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: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND The radial artery is being used with increasing frequency instead of the saphenous vein in coronary artery bypass grafts. We analyzed the in-hospital and midterm results in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery in whom a combination of arterial grafts was used, including radial artery and one or both internal mammary arteries. METHODS Between 1995 and 1998, 1,023 patients underwent coronary artery bypass surgery using arterial conduits. The left internal mammary artery and the right internal mammary artery were employed in combination with the radial artery. RESULTS An average of 3.2 grafts per patient were done. The left internal mammary artery and radial artery were used in 100% of patients, the right internal mammary artery in 21.7%, and a venous graft in 31%. The operative mortality rate was 2.5%. On repeat angiography performed in 62 patients before their discharge, the arterial conduits were patent in 98.4%. Mean follow-up was 25.0 +/- 9.6 months (1 to 48 months). The probability of survival was 92.8%. CONCLUSIONS Revascularization using mammary and radial artery grafts is safe. Complications are not higher than those observed with saphenous vein grafting. It was possible to use arterial conduits in all the patients, even in those with impaired left ventricular function.
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- E E Weinschelbaum
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Institute of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery, Favaloro Foundation, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Weinschelbaum EE, Macchia A, Caramutti VM, Machain HA, Raffaelli HA, Favaloro MR, Favaloro RR, Dulbecco EA, Abud JA, de Laurentiis M, Gabe ED. [Coronary revascularization surgery with arterial conduits. The technic, results and 4-year follow-up in 1023 consecutive patients]. Rev Esp Cardiol 2000; 53:179-88. [PMID: 10734749] [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: 02/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The main objective of the present study was to analyze the in-hospital and mid term results obtained in 1,023 consecutive patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) in whom a combination of arterial grafts was used: radial arteries (RA) and one or both internal mammary arteries (IMA). METHODS From May 1995 to May 1998, 1,023 consecutive patients underwent CABG alone, using arterial conduits (AC) (one or two IMA and RA) for myocardial revascularization. The left internal mammary artery (LIMA) was employed as an "in situ" graft, and the right internal mammary artery (RIMA) as a free graft or "in situ" both in combination with the RA. The latter was connected to the LIMA through a T or Y anastomosis, or emerged directly from the ascending portion of the aorta. RESULTS An average of 3.2 bypasses per patient were performed. The LIMA was used in 100% of the patients. The RIMA was used in 21.7% and the RA in 100% of the cases. Operative mortality was 2.5% (26 patients) and 32 (3.1%) suffered perioperative acute myocardial infarction. The first 62 patients were angiographically re-studied before discharge, and a 98.4% patency of the AC used was found. Mean follow up time was 25.0 +/- 9.6 months (range, 1 to 48 months). CONCLUSIONS a) myocardial revascularization procedures using a combination of mammary and RA grafts are safe; b) in-hospital and mid term morbidity and mortality are not higher than those observed with saphenous vein grafts; c) it is possible to achieve complete myocardial revascularization with only AC, even in patients with impaired left ventricular function, and d) AC can be used in elderly patients.
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- E E Weinschelbaum
- Departamento de Cirugía Cardiovascular, Fundación Favaloro, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Gurfinkel EP, Scirica BM, Bozovich G, Macchia A, Manos E, Mautner B. Serum neopterin levels and the angiographic extent of coronary arterial narrowing in unstable angina pectoris and in non-Q-wave acute myocardial infarction. Am J Cardiol 1999; 83:515-8. [PMID: 10073853 DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9149(98)00905-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [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: 10/16/2022]
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Systemic serum markers of inflammation are elevated in diseases due to atherosclerosis, but have not been associated with the extent of atherosclerotic disease. We examined the role of neopterin, a byproduct of activated macrophage metabolism, in patients with unstable angina. Baseline neopterin samples and clinical histories were obtained in 52 patients admitted with unstable angina pectoris. Coronary angiograms of 27 patients were reviewed using Sullivan's method to assess the total atherosclerotic burden in the coronary arteries. Twenty-six of the 52 patients were eventually diagnosed with a non-Q-wave acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and had higher neopterin levels (10.1 +/- 6.7 vs 7.2 +/- 4.0 nmol/L, p = 0.06) than patients with a final diagnosis of unstable angina. Patients with neopterin >8.7 were more likely to be diagnosed with a non-Q-wave AMI (75% vs 39%, p = 0.035) and were more likely to have significantly more severe and extensive angiographically determined atherosclerosis than patients with low neopterin levels. Neopterin levels correlated with the score of atherosclerotic extension (Spearman's rank correlation coefficient 0.4807, p = 0.034). This study demonstrates a correlation between immune cell activation and the extent of angiographically determined atherosclerosis and the degree of myocardial ischemia.
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Weinschelbaum EE, Gabe ED, Macchia A, Smimmo R, Suárez LD. Total myocardial revascularization with arterial conduits: radial artery combined with internal thoracic arteries. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1997; 114:911-6. [PMID: 9434685 DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5223(97)70004-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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 We prospectively tested the feasibility of achieving total arterial revascularization with the use of the radial artery to revascularize the circumflex, diagonal, and right coronary arteries combined with a left internal thoracic artery graft to the left anterior descending artery and, in some cases, a right internal thoracic artery graft to the right coronary artery. METHODS In 164 patients, the radial artery was used as a free Y or T graft from the left internal thoracic artery. Of 568 grafts (3.5 +/- 1 [standard deviation] per patient), 296 (1.8 +/- 0.8 per patient) were constructed with the radial artery as single grafts or as double, triple, or quadruple sequential anastomoses to the circumflex, diagonal, and posterior descending arteries. Diltiazem was administered to prevent spasm. Forty-six patients underwent coronary angiography before discharge from the hospital. Follow-up time was 1 to 19 (9.5 +/- 6.1) months. RESULTS Total arterial revascularization was achieved in 137 patients (83.5%). Three (1.8%) died postoperatively of sepsis, ventricular fibrillation, and heart failure, respectively. Three (1.8%) had postoperative myocardial infarction. No hand ischemia occurred. Angiography showed patency of all arterial conduits. Radial artery spasm appeared in 3 (6.5%) of 46 angiograms. Two patients (1.2%) died during the follow-up period of pneumonia and gastrointestinal tract bleeding, respectively. No other events or reoperations occurred, and 95.1% of the patients are free of symptoms. CONCLUSIONS The radial artery, as a free Y or T graft from the left internal thoracic artery to the circumflex, diagonal, and right coronary arteries, permits total arterial revascularization with excellent patency rates, minimal morbidity and mortality, and no need for reoperation. Longer follow-up times are necessary to draw definitive conclusions.
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- E E Weinschelbaum
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Favaloro Foundation, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Barberi I, Macchia A, Spata N, Scaricabarozzi I, Nava ML. Double-blind evaluation of nimesulide vs lysine-aspirin in the treatment of paediatric acute respiratory tract infections. Drugs 1993; 46 Suppl 1:219-21. [PMID: 7506176 DOI: 10.2165/00003495-199300461-00056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [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: 01/25/2023]
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70 children aged 4 to 12 years with acute infection and inflammation of the respiratory tract (laryngitis, tracheitis, bronchitis, pneumonia) were enrolled in a double-blind investigation and randomised to treatment with nimesulide (50mg granules twice daily) or lysine-aspirin (360mg granules twice daily) for 5 days. The drugs were similarly effective in reducing cough, asthenia and dyspnoea, although nimesulide-treated patients experienced fewer gastrointestinal adverse events. These results confirm the efficacy of nimesulide in the treatment of respiratory inflammation and provide preliminary evidence of its value in children.
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- I Barberi
- Istituto di Pediatria Medica Preventiva e Sociale, Università di Messina, Italy
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Macchia A, Petrioli A, Santucci A, Guelfi F, Fioretti P, Pieri L, Ravenna V, Falaschi F. The use of digital videoradiography by image subtraction in the study of female stress incontinence. Int Urogynecol J 1991. [DOI: 10.1007/bf01997430] [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: 11/24/2022]
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Orlandi MC, Melis GB, Rossini D, Macchia A, Fioretti P. Evolution of antimicrobial prophylaxis in obstetric surgery. J Chemother 1991; 3 Suppl 1:237-9. [PMID: 12041775] [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: 02/25/2023]
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Problems concerning antimicrobial prophylaxis in obstetric surgery are reviewed from the first experiences with multiple-dose treatments to the new short-term prophylaxis. With the purpose to evaluate the effectiveness of a short-term scheme, a controlled population of 134 obstetric patients was treated with a double dose of 2 g i.m. of cefotetan. Clinically important infectious complications were not observed.
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- M C Orlandi
- Istituto di Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologica, Pisa, Italy
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Falaschi F, Pieri L, Perri G, Calderazzi A, Esposito S, Macchia A. [Digital videoradiography applied to the study of stress urinary incontinence in women]. Radiol Med 1989; 78:496-500. [PMID: 2608936] [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: 01/01/2023]
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A digital videofluoroscopic unit was employed to evaluate 42 female patients with urinary stress incontinence, cystocele or endometrial neoplasms, using either voiding cystourethrography or colpo-cysto-urethrorectography (CCURG), with or without urethral metallic bead chain. The digital subtraction technique allowed the direct visualization (on a single frame) of the lowering of both bladder base and other pelvic structures, and of the modification of urethral angles during Valsalva and micturition. The demonstration of contrasted urethra during micturition and Valsalva in incontinent patients allowed CCURG to be performed without urethral chain, with encouraging diagnostic accuracy. The advantages of digital CCURG are emphasized.
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- F Falaschi
- Istituto di Radiologia, Università, Pisa
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Macchia A, Gori A, De Punzio C, Baisi F. [Blood chemical parameters in newborn infants with fetal erythroblastosis during exchange transfusion]. Minerva Ginecol 1981; 33:548-53. [PMID: 7197006] [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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Macchia A, De Punzio C, Luperi S, Susini L, Baisi F, Luisi M. [Functional histo-pathological aspects of the endometrium and plasma levels of hypophyso-ovarian hormones]. Minerva Ginecol 1979; 31:301-16. [PMID: 460671] [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: 12/15/2022]
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Baisi F, Macchia A, Masi E. [Correlations between urinary estriol level, placental weight and biometric values of the newborn in the limits of the feto-placental unit]. Minerva Ginecol 1977; 29:869-72. [PMID: 609392] [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: 12/23/2022]
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Macchia A, Baisi F, Giusti G. [Correlations between placental weight and some biometrical values of the newborn infant analyzed by an electronic calculator]. Ann Ostet Ginecol Med Perinat 1975; 96:363-78. [PMID: 1227371] [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: 12/26/2022]
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Macchia A, Baisi F, Luisi M. [Relationships between ovarian secretion and clinical changes in the genital female organ. I. Relationships between endometrial picture, vaginal cytology and estrogenuria]. Minerva Ginecol 1971; 23:230-3. [PMID: 5087419] [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: 01/13/2023]
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Baisi F, Macchia A, Palagi R. [Our experience in chemotherapy with celioclysis of ascitic tumors of the female genital system]. Minerva Ginecol 1970; 22:264-8. [PMID: 5421818] [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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