Publications by authors named "A J Maggio"

Motivation plays an important role in the field of medicine, as it significantly influences behavior change, such as becoming more physically active. This study aimed to investigate the role of motivation in engagement in a physical activity and its impact on quality of life for adolescents suffering from obesity. We assessed the time dedicated to physical activities, the type of motivation, and the relationship between those factors and their quality of life.

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: In adults, epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is associated with metabolic syndrome (MS) and coronary artery disease. EAT thickness is increased in obese youth, but total EAT volume and its correlation with cardiovascular risk factors have not been studied. : To determine EAT volume in adolescents and its association with obesity and cardiovascular risk factors.

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  • Thalassaemia stems from over 250 mutations in the beta globin gene, impacting hematopoietic stem cell differentiation and causing ineffective red blood cell production.
  • The traditional focus on managing symptoms with transfusions and iron chelation therapy has hindered progress toward developing cell-based treatments, despite advancements in understanding the disease since the identification of the beta039 mutation in 1979.
  • Recent progress in treating hematopoietic stem cell disorders emphasizes a 'target cell strategy,' suggesting a shift toward innovative treatments for thalassaemia that identify suitable candidates through risk stratification, highlighting its nature as a congenital HSC disorder.
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The craft beer industry is becoming increasingly interested in the production of innovative beers. A novel approach, designated as "primary souring," employs diverse yeast species, including Lachancea thermotolerans, to produce sour beers. Furthermore, there is a growing interest in utilising unconventional yeasts to produce beers with distinctive flavours.

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