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Research paper thumbnail of Effects of escitalopram on serum BDNF levels in elderly patients with depression: a preliminary report

Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, Jan 17, 2014

Increasing evidence in the literature suggests a link between the brain-derived neurotrophic fact... more Increasing evidence in the literature suggests a link between the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) system and adult depression, supporting a role in the pathophysiology of the disease and response to therapy. Few studies have reported BDNF serum levels in elderly depressed subjects and their relationship with antidepressant therapy. The aim of the study was to evaluate BDNF serum levels in naive elderly depressed patients, before and after antidepressant treatment. We enrolled n = 5 elderly naive patients affected by depression, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV Text Revision criteria for major depressive episode. BDNF serum levels were evaluated through ELISA method. Cognitive functions were examined by Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) and severity of depression was assessed by Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). BDNF levels were measured at baseline (T0) and after 2 months (T2) of escitalopram. Ten healthy elderly subjects were enrolled as a control group. The serum BDNF levels in patients (T0) and controls were 11.5 ± 0.6 and 13.6 ± 3.4 ng/ml (m ± SD), respectively. At T2, the patients showed a significant improvement of depressive symptoms (p < 0.05), with a not significant increase of MMSE. The serum BDNF concentrations increased to 16.0 ± 2.7 ng/ml at T2 (p < 0.05), beyond the levels of BDNF in controls. The increase in BDNF levels was significantly related to the improvement in GDS scores of the patients (r = 0.9, p < 0.05). Serum BDNF levels may be considered as a marker of response to antidepressant treatment for depression in the elderly.

Research paper thumbnail of Thiamine Deficiency in the Pathophysiology and Diagnosis of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome: Case Report and Literature Review

SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine, Nov 2, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Hypovitaminosis D: comparison between patients with hip fracture and patients with vertebral fractures

Osteoporosis International, Jun 23, 2018

Research paper thumbnail of Regulatory T Lymphocyte Subpopulations in Early Carotid Atherosclerosis

Journal of Vascular Surgery, Jun 1, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of A bedside ultrasound protocol to the measurement of the systemic vascular resistances: Preliminary results in the patients with sepsis

Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation, Feb 28, 2023

BACKGROUND: The use of the ultrasound (US) bedside examination is increasing for the detailed eva... more BACKGROUND: The use of the ultrasound (US) bedside examination is increasing for the detailed evaluation of the hemodynamic parameters, allowing the physicians to set the appropriate therapeutic strategies with greater precision. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to evaluate the hemodynamic parameters (the cardiac output or CO, the central venous pressure or CVP and the systemic vascular resistance or SVR) in the patients with sepsis, by using a bedside US approach. METHODS: We consecutively enrolled n.82 patients of S.Andrea Hospital (n.47 with sepsis and n.35 without sepsis), examining the hemodynamic parameters by a bedside US evaluation. RESULTS: The incidence of sepsis was more than 50% of cases. The patients with sepsis presented higher comorbidity and polypharmacy (p < 0.01, p < 0.001), with increased creatinine (p < 0.001) and consequent esteemed glomerular filtration rate (p < 0.01), C-reactive protein (p < 0.01), SOFA (Sepsis-related Organ Failure Assessment) score (p < 1.58×10–7) and reduced SVR (p < 0.05). The SOFA score was inversely related to the SVR (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: To our best knowledge, this is the first study with a bedside US protocol to measure SVR, beyond the abdominal and cardiac qualitative evaluation.

Research paper thumbnail of Acquired Hemophilia in an Elderly Patient with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: a Case Report

SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine, Nov 23, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of The Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) by the Handheld Ultrasound Devices (HUDs) in the COVID-19 Scenario: a Review of the Literature

SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine, Nov 15, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Using INTERCheck® to Evaluate the Incidence of Adverse Events and Drug–Drug Interactions in Out- and Inpatients Exposed to Polypharmacy

Drugs - real world outcomes, Apr 28, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of The Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) by the Handheld Ultrasound Devices (HUDs) in the COVID-19 Scenario: a Review of the Literature

SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine

Research paper thumbnail of The hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis in subjects with subclinical thyroid diseases: the impact of the negative feedback mechanism

PubMed, Aug 1, 2004

Objective: To evaluate the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis in patients with subclinical... more Objective: To evaluate the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis in patients with subclinical thyroid dysfunction recently reported to have either symptoms or organ involvements with potential morbidity, in order to better differentiate these patients with respect to controls. Patients: Sixtythree patients with subclinical hyperthyroidism (HyperT), 178 normal subjects (EuT) and 106 patients with subclinical hypothyroidism (HypoT) were enrolled; the groups presented normal thyroid hormone (FT4, FT3) levels and, respectively, reduced (HyperT), normal (EuT) and increased (HypoT) TSH levels. The negative feedback was simultaneously evaluated by multiple linear regression. Results: The mean TSH, FT4 and FT3 levels were significantly different in the three groups. The negative correlation between thyroid hormones (FT4 and FT3) and TSH secretion was significant (p<0.001 in HyperT; p<0.01 in EuT; p<0.000001 in HypoT group). FT4 mostly contributed to the negative correlation with TSH. The normal ranges of TSH values was accurately defined on the basis of the regression equation in the EuT group, due to the combining influence of both thyroid hormones (FT3 and FT4). No patient of the HyperT or HypoT group fell inside the range of estimated values of the normal group. Conclusions: The HPT axis in patients with subclinical hyper- and hypo-thyroidism is significantly modified with respect to normal subjects. The status of the axis, as evaluated by the relationship between the three hormones (FT4, FT3, TSH) together considered, is characteristic of the normal or pathologic condition. A reliable method based on the regression analysis is proposed to correctly evaluate the status of the HPT axis.

Research paper thumbnail of The evaluation of the intracavitary effusions by a bedside ultrasound examination

Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation, 2022

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to evaluate the bedside use of the pocket-sized ultrasound (US) device... more OBJECTIVE: This study aims to evaluate the bedside use of the pocket-sized ultrasound (US) device for the detection of the intracavitary effusions. METHODS: We randomly enrolled 40 patients admitted to S. Andrea Hospital of Rome. Every patient received a clinical and biochemical evaluation and a bedside US examination to detect and estimate the intracavitary (pleural, pericardial and intra-abdominal) effusions; the US measurements have been compared to the computed tomography (CT) scans (as gold standard). RESULTS: The patients presented a high prevalence of effusions: right pleural 16/40 = 40% (esteemed volume 236.3±500.7 ml, mean±standard deviation m±SD), left pleural 8/40 = 20% (127.0±377.4 ml), pericardial 12/40 = 30% (47.5±72.8 ml) and intra-abdominal effusions 5/40 = 12.5% of cases (110.9±600.6 ml). Linear regression analysis showed a significant correlation between US and CT measurements: pleural r = 0.973 p < 1×10–38, pericardial r = 0.927 p < 1×10–39, intra-abdomina...

Research paper thumbnail of A Rational Approach on the Use of Sex Steroids in Multiple Sclerosis

Recent Patents on CNS Drug Discovery, 2008

Research paper thumbnail of A bedside ultrasound protocol to the measurement of the systemic vascular resistances: Preliminary results in the patients with sepsis

Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation

BACKGROUND: The use of the ultrasound (US) bedside examination is increasing for the detailed eva... more BACKGROUND: The use of the ultrasound (US) bedside examination is increasing for the detailed evaluation of the hemodynamic parameters, allowing the physicians to set the appropriate therapeutic strategies with greater precision. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to evaluate the hemodynamic parameters (the cardiac output or CO, the central venous pressure or CVP and the systemic vascular resistance or SVR) in the patients with sepsis, by using a bedside US approach. METHODS: We consecutively enrolled n.82 patients of S.Andrea Hospital (n.47 with sepsis and n.35 without sepsis), examining the hemodynamic parameters by a bedside US evaluation. RESULTS: The incidence of sepsis was more than 50% of cases. The patients with sepsis presented higher comorbidity and polypharmacy (p < 0.01, p < 0.001), with increased creatinine (p < 0.001) and consequent esteemed glomerular filtration rate (p < 0.01), C-reactive protein (p < 0.01), SOFA (Sepsis-related Organ Failure Assessme...

Research paper thumbnail of The increased cortisol levels with preserved rhythmicity in aging and its relationship with dementia and metabolic syndrome

Aging Clinical and Experimental Research

Research paper thumbnail of Mobbing: esperienza decennale di valutazione in un Policlinico Universitario

Giornale italiano di medicina del lavoro ed ergonomia, 2017

: Il mobbing e una tra le maggiori manifestazioni di disagio lavorativo e puo essere pertanto con... more : Il mobbing e una tra le maggiori manifestazioni di disagio lavorativo e puo essere pertanto considerato alla stregua di una vera e propria “patologia organizzativa”. Viene riportata l’esperienza dell’ambulatorio dedicato al Mobbing, dell’Unita Operativa di Medicina del Lavoro dell’Ospedale Sant’Andrea. In oltre dieci anni di attivita, dal giugno 2001 al luglio 2012, il campione preso in esame risulta costituito per il 50,7% da uomini e per il 49,3% da donne; e eterogeneo per eta; la scolarita e medio-alta in quanto piu dell’82% ha un livello di istruzione elevato; il settore lavorativo piu rappresentato e il terziario (84%), rispetto all’industria (9%) e all’agricoltura (2%). Dei 1545 pazienti visitati, 1320 hanno completato il percorso diagnostico, mentre 225 lo hanno interrotto. 814 utenti hanno ottenuto una certificazione di compatibilita per mobbing (63% dei casi) con una netta riduzione dei riconoscimenti dal 2007 in poi. Si esprimono considerazioni in merito alle possibili strategie di intervento: la presenza di esperti dedicati presso gli sportelli d’ascolto e di professionisti come il consigliere di fiducia, ai quali i lavoratori in difficolta possano rivolgersi per ricevere indicazioni su come difendersi dall’aggressione, conformemente a quanto da anni attuato presso il Ministero della Salute, ovvero l’istituzione di figure quali i rehability manager che, in altri Paesi Europei, gia da tempo sono previste nell’organizzazione del lavoro. METHODS: In over ten years of operation (July 2012), the sample, consisting of 50.7% for men and 49.3% women, is heterogeneous in age. The schooling of the sample is medium-high as more than 82% have higher education level. The business sector is the service sector accounted for most (84%) than in industry (9%) and agriculture (2%). RESULTS: Of the 1545 patients seen, 1320 completed the diagnostic path, while 225 have stopped. 814 users have been certified for compatibility bullying (63% of cases) with a net reduction of the awards from 2007 onwards. CONCLUSIONS: Considerations are expressed about the possible intervention strategies: the presence of dedicated experts at the counters of listening and professionals as the trusted advisor, to which workers in distress can call on for advice and guidance on how to defend itself from, in accordance with the implemented for years at the Ministry of Health, the establishment of such figures as the manager rehability that in other European countries, are scheduled for some time in work organization.

Research paper thumbnail of Thiamine Deficiency in the Pathophysiology and Diagnosis of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome: Case Report and Literature Review

SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine

Thiamine deficiency is associated with life-threatening pathologies, as Wernicke syndrome (WS), K... more Thiamine deficiency is associated with life-threatening pathologies, as Wernicke syndrome (WS), Korsakoff syndrome (KS), Marchiafava-Bignami (MB) disease, and wet or dry beri-beri (BB). Among the etiological factors, the thiamine deficiency may be suspected in subjects at risk for malnutrition (decreased nutrient intake, increased nutrient losses, or impaired nutrient absorption). Computed tomography (CT) but especially magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the best method to detect diencephalic and mesencephalic cytotoxic edematous lesions in patients with acute WS, with hyperintense on long-TR spin-echo MRI imaging and low-density signal abnormalities on CT scans. We report a case of WS in an 82-year-old woman with the history of cancer and eating disorder, who presented a neurological worsening during recovery, associated with low serum thiamine levels and the presence of symmetrical areas of hyperintense signal in the long-TR sequences of MRI. After parenteral thiamine supplementa...

Research paper thumbnail of Acquired Haemophilia in A Old Patient with Non Small Lung Cancer: A Case Report

Acquired hemophilia A (AHA) is a rare autoimmune disease caused by autoantibodies against coagula... more Acquired hemophilia A (AHA) is a rare autoimmune disease caused by autoantibodies against coagulation factor VIII and characterized by spontaneous hemorrhage in patients with no previous family or personal history of bleeding. We report here a case of AHA occured in the department of Medicina D’Urgenza in Sant’Andrea Hospital in a patinet with previous diagnosis of NSLC.

Research paper thumbnail of Comparison of Computerized Prescription Support Systems in COVID-19 Patients: INTERCheck and Drug-PIN

SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Immunomodulation of hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis

Research paper thumbnail of La terapia ipocolesterolemizzante nella prevenzione cardiovascolare del paziente con insufficienza renale cronica

Research paper thumbnail of Effects of escitalopram on serum BDNF levels in elderly patients with depression: a preliminary report

Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, Jan 17, 2014

Increasing evidence in the literature suggests a link between the brain-derived neurotrophic fact... more Increasing evidence in the literature suggests a link between the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) system and adult depression, supporting a role in the pathophysiology of the disease and response to therapy. Few studies have reported BDNF serum levels in elderly depressed subjects and their relationship with antidepressant therapy. The aim of the study was to evaluate BDNF serum levels in naive elderly depressed patients, before and after antidepressant treatment. We enrolled n = 5 elderly naive patients affected by depression, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV Text Revision criteria for major depressive episode. BDNF serum levels were evaluated through ELISA method. Cognitive functions were examined by Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) and severity of depression was assessed by Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). BDNF levels were measured at baseline (T0) and after 2 months (T2) of escitalopram. Ten healthy elderly subjects were enrolled as a control group. The serum BDNF levels in patients (T0) and controls were 11.5 ± 0.6 and 13.6 ± 3.4 ng/ml (m ± SD), respectively. At T2, the patients showed a significant improvement of depressive symptoms (p &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt; 0.05), with a not significant increase of MMSE. The serum BDNF concentrations increased to 16.0 ± 2.7 ng/ml at T2 (p &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt; 0.05), beyond the levels of BDNF in controls. The increase in BDNF levels was significantly related to the improvement in GDS scores of the patients (r = 0.9, p &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt; 0.05). Serum BDNF levels may be considered as a marker of response to antidepressant treatment for depression in the elderly.

Research paper thumbnail of Thiamine Deficiency in the Pathophysiology and Diagnosis of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome: Case Report and Literature Review

SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine, Nov 2, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Hypovitaminosis D: comparison between patients with hip fracture and patients with vertebral fractures

Osteoporosis International, Jun 23, 2018

Research paper thumbnail of Regulatory T Lymphocyte Subpopulations in Early Carotid Atherosclerosis

Journal of Vascular Surgery, Jun 1, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of A bedside ultrasound protocol to the measurement of the systemic vascular resistances: Preliminary results in the patients with sepsis

Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation, Feb 28, 2023

BACKGROUND: The use of the ultrasound (US) bedside examination is increasing for the detailed eva... more BACKGROUND: The use of the ultrasound (US) bedside examination is increasing for the detailed evaluation of the hemodynamic parameters, allowing the physicians to set the appropriate therapeutic strategies with greater precision. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to evaluate the hemodynamic parameters (the cardiac output or CO, the central venous pressure or CVP and the systemic vascular resistance or SVR) in the patients with sepsis, by using a bedside US approach. METHODS: We consecutively enrolled n.82 patients of S.Andrea Hospital (n.47 with sepsis and n.35 without sepsis), examining the hemodynamic parameters by a bedside US evaluation. RESULTS: The incidence of sepsis was more than 50% of cases. The patients with sepsis presented higher comorbidity and polypharmacy (p &lt; 0.01, p &lt; 0.001), with increased creatinine (p &lt; 0.001) and consequent esteemed glomerular filtration rate (p &lt; 0.01), C-reactive protein (p &lt; 0.01), SOFA (Sepsis-related Organ Failure Assessment) score (p &lt; 1.58×10–7) and reduced SVR (p &lt; 0.05). The SOFA score was inversely related to the SVR (p &lt; 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: To our best knowledge, this is the first study with a bedside US protocol to measure SVR, beyond the abdominal and cardiac qualitative evaluation.

Research paper thumbnail of Acquired Hemophilia in an Elderly Patient with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: a Case Report

SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine, Nov 23, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of The Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) by the Handheld Ultrasound Devices (HUDs) in the COVID-19 Scenario: a Review of the Literature

SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine, Nov 15, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Using INTERCheck® to Evaluate the Incidence of Adverse Events and Drug–Drug Interactions in Out- and Inpatients Exposed to Polypharmacy

Drugs - real world outcomes, Apr 28, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of The Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) by the Handheld Ultrasound Devices (HUDs) in the COVID-19 Scenario: a Review of the Literature

SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine

Research paper thumbnail of The hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis in subjects with subclinical thyroid diseases: the impact of the negative feedback mechanism

PubMed, Aug 1, 2004

Objective: To evaluate the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis in patients with subclinical... more Objective: To evaluate the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis in patients with subclinical thyroid dysfunction recently reported to have either symptoms or organ involvements with potential morbidity, in order to better differentiate these patients with respect to controls. Patients: Sixtythree patients with subclinical hyperthyroidism (HyperT), 178 normal subjects (EuT) and 106 patients with subclinical hypothyroidism (HypoT) were enrolled; the groups presented normal thyroid hormone (FT4, FT3) levels and, respectively, reduced (HyperT), normal (EuT) and increased (HypoT) TSH levels. The negative feedback was simultaneously evaluated by multiple linear regression. Results: The mean TSH, FT4 and FT3 levels were significantly different in the three groups. The negative correlation between thyroid hormones (FT4 and FT3) and TSH secretion was significant (p<0.001 in HyperT; p<0.01 in EuT; p<0.000001 in HypoT group). FT4 mostly contributed to the negative correlation with TSH. The normal ranges of TSH values was accurately defined on the basis of the regression equation in the EuT group, due to the combining influence of both thyroid hormones (FT3 and FT4). No patient of the HyperT or HypoT group fell inside the range of estimated values of the normal group. Conclusions: The HPT axis in patients with subclinical hyper- and hypo-thyroidism is significantly modified with respect to normal subjects. The status of the axis, as evaluated by the relationship between the three hormones (FT4, FT3, TSH) together considered, is characteristic of the normal or pathologic condition. A reliable method based on the regression analysis is proposed to correctly evaluate the status of the HPT axis.

Research paper thumbnail of The evaluation of the intracavitary effusions by a bedside ultrasound examination

Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation, 2022

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to evaluate the bedside use of the pocket-sized ultrasound (US) device... more OBJECTIVE: This study aims to evaluate the bedside use of the pocket-sized ultrasound (US) device for the detection of the intracavitary effusions. METHODS: We randomly enrolled 40 patients admitted to S. Andrea Hospital of Rome. Every patient received a clinical and biochemical evaluation and a bedside US examination to detect and estimate the intracavitary (pleural, pericardial and intra-abdominal) effusions; the US measurements have been compared to the computed tomography (CT) scans (as gold standard). RESULTS: The patients presented a high prevalence of effusions: right pleural 16/40 = 40% (esteemed volume 236.3±500.7 ml, mean±standard deviation m±SD), left pleural 8/40 = 20% (127.0±377.4 ml), pericardial 12/40 = 30% (47.5±72.8 ml) and intra-abdominal effusions 5/40 = 12.5% of cases (110.9±600.6 ml). Linear regression analysis showed a significant correlation between US and CT measurements: pleural r = 0.973 p < 1×10–38, pericardial r = 0.927 p < 1×10–39, intra-abdomina...

Research paper thumbnail of A Rational Approach on the Use of Sex Steroids in Multiple Sclerosis

Recent Patents on CNS Drug Discovery, 2008

Research paper thumbnail of A bedside ultrasound protocol to the measurement of the systemic vascular resistances: Preliminary results in the patients with sepsis

Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation

BACKGROUND: The use of the ultrasound (US) bedside examination is increasing for the detailed eva... more BACKGROUND: The use of the ultrasound (US) bedside examination is increasing for the detailed evaluation of the hemodynamic parameters, allowing the physicians to set the appropriate therapeutic strategies with greater precision. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to evaluate the hemodynamic parameters (the cardiac output or CO, the central venous pressure or CVP and the systemic vascular resistance or SVR) in the patients with sepsis, by using a bedside US approach. METHODS: We consecutively enrolled n.82 patients of S.Andrea Hospital (n.47 with sepsis and n.35 without sepsis), examining the hemodynamic parameters by a bedside US evaluation. RESULTS: The incidence of sepsis was more than 50% of cases. The patients with sepsis presented higher comorbidity and polypharmacy (p < 0.01, p < 0.001), with increased creatinine (p < 0.001) and consequent esteemed glomerular filtration rate (p < 0.01), C-reactive protein (p < 0.01), SOFA (Sepsis-related Organ Failure Assessme...

Research paper thumbnail of The increased cortisol levels with preserved rhythmicity in aging and its relationship with dementia and metabolic syndrome

Aging Clinical and Experimental Research

Research paper thumbnail of Mobbing: esperienza decennale di valutazione in un Policlinico Universitario

Giornale italiano di medicina del lavoro ed ergonomia, 2017

: Il mobbing e una tra le maggiori manifestazioni di disagio lavorativo e puo essere pertanto con... more : Il mobbing e una tra le maggiori manifestazioni di disagio lavorativo e puo essere pertanto considerato alla stregua di una vera e propria “patologia organizzativa”. Viene riportata l’esperienza dell’ambulatorio dedicato al Mobbing, dell’Unita Operativa di Medicina del Lavoro dell’Ospedale Sant’Andrea. In oltre dieci anni di attivita, dal giugno 2001 al luglio 2012, il campione preso in esame risulta costituito per il 50,7% da uomini e per il 49,3% da donne; e eterogeneo per eta; la scolarita e medio-alta in quanto piu dell’82% ha un livello di istruzione elevato; il settore lavorativo piu rappresentato e il terziario (84%), rispetto all’industria (9%) e all’agricoltura (2%). Dei 1545 pazienti visitati, 1320 hanno completato il percorso diagnostico, mentre 225 lo hanno interrotto. 814 utenti hanno ottenuto una certificazione di compatibilita per mobbing (63% dei casi) con una netta riduzione dei riconoscimenti dal 2007 in poi. Si esprimono considerazioni in merito alle possibili strategie di intervento: la presenza di esperti dedicati presso gli sportelli d’ascolto e di professionisti come il consigliere di fiducia, ai quali i lavoratori in difficolta possano rivolgersi per ricevere indicazioni su come difendersi dall’aggressione, conformemente a quanto da anni attuato presso il Ministero della Salute, ovvero l’istituzione di figure quali i rehability manager che, in altri Paesi Europei, gia da tempo sono previste nell’organizzazione del lavoro. METHODS: In over ten years of operation (July 2012), the sample, consisting of 50.7% for men and 49.3% women, is heterogeneous in age. The schooling of the sample is medium-high as more than 82% have higher education level. The business sector is the service sector accounted for most (84%) than in industry (9%) and agriculture (2%). RESULTS: Of the 1545 patients seen, 1320 completed the diagnostic path, while 225 have stopped. 814 users have been certified for compatibility bullying (63% of cases) with a net reduction of the awards from 2007 onwards. CONCLUSIONS: Considerations are expressed about the possible intervention strategies: the presence of dedicated experts at the counters of listening and professionals as the trusted advisor, to which workers in distress can call on for advice and guidance on how to defend itself from, in accordance with the implemented for years at the Ministry of Health, the establishment of such figures as the manager rehability that in other European countries, are scheduled for some time in work organization.

Research paper thumbnail of Thiamine Deficiency in the Pathophysiology and Diagnosis of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome: Case Report and Literature Review

SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine

Thiamine deficiency is associated with life-threatening pathologies, as Wernicke syndrome (WS), K... more Thiamine deficiency is associated with life-threatening pathologies, as Wernicke syndrome (WS), Korsakoff syndrome (KS), Marchiafava-Bignami (MB) disease, and wet or dry beri-beri (BB). Among the etiological factors, the thiamine deficiency may be suspected in subjects at risk for malnutrition (decreased nutrient intake, increased nutrient losses, or impaired nutrient absorption). Computed tomography (CT) but especially magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the best method to detect diencephalic and mesencephalic cytotoxic edematous lesions in patients with acute WS, with hyperintense on long-TR spin-echo MRI imaging and low-density signal abnormalities on CT scans. We report a case of WS in an 82-year-old woman with the history of cancer and eating disorder, who presented a neurological worsening during recovery, associated with low serum thiamine levels and the presence of symmetrical areas of hyperintense signal in the long-TR sequences of MRI. After parenteral thiamine supplementa...

Research paper thumbnail of Acquired Haemophilia in A Old Patient with Non Small Lung Cancer: A Case Report

Acquired hemophilia A (AHA) is a rare autoimmune disease caused by autoantibodies against coagula... more Acquired hemophilia A (AHA) is a rare autoimmune disease caused by autoantibodies against coagulation factor VIII and characterized by spontaneous hemorrhage in patients with no previous family or personal history of bleeding. We report here a case of AHA occured in the department of Medicina D’Urgenza in Sant’Andrea Hospital in a patinet with previous diagnosis of NSLC.

Research paper thumbnail of Comparison of Computerized Prescription Support Systems in COVID-19 Patients: INTERCheck and Drug-PIN

SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Immunomodulation of hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis

Research paper thumbnail of La terapia ipocolesterolemizzante nella prevenzione cardiovascolare del paziente con insufficienza renale cronica