Publications by authors named "A Alfieri"

Ovarian tissue cryopreservation has been widely investigated for preserving female fertility. In the present study, we aimed to compare the effects of three concentrations (1, 1.5, and 3 M) of dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) on the vitrification of ovarian tissue.

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Lung cancer is the major cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide with an estimated 1.8 million deaths and 2.4 million new cases in 2022.

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Background: The SMILE study addresses a significant need in palliative oncology by evaluating the non-inferiority of a shortened, 3-fraction stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) schedule against the traditional 5-fraction approach for non-spine bone metastases in terms of pain control. Optimizing SBRT could significantly enhance the quality of life for patients by providing effective pain relief while minimizing treatment sessions.

Methods: This international, multicenter phase III trial will randomize 162 patients to receive either a 3-fraction regimen (9 Gy per fraction) or a standard 5-fraction regimen (7 Gy per fraction).

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  • Studies show that companion animals, particularly cats, can naturally contract SARS-CoV-2 from infected owners, with 25% of cats in one study testing positive.
  • The research involved collecting swabs from dogs and cats in Southern Brazil, revealing no clinical signs of illness despite viral RNA presence.
  • Key mutations were found in the viral strains, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 in pets to prevent potential risks to human health from new variants.
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  • Recent research utilizing rolling circle amplification (RCA) and high-throughput sequencing (HTS) has advanced our understanding of bovine papillomavirus (BPV) types associated with lesions in bulls.
  • This study successfully sequenced the genomes of BPV types from esophageal lesions in a bull, revealing the presence of both BPV2 and BPV4—indicating a mixed viral infection in the carcinoma in situ.
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