Publications by authors named "A M Varricchio"

Allergic rhinitis (AR), non-allergic rhinitis (NAR), and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) share a type 2 inflammation. Thus, intranasal corticosteroids (INCS) are recommended for managing these diseases. In this regard, budesonide aqueous nasal spray (BANS) has been an effective and safe INCS available for decades.

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Background: Few data are available on polymer-free drug-eluting stents in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

Aims: We aimed to determine the efficacy and safety of a polymer-free amphilimus-eluting stent (AES), using a reservoir-based technology for drug delivery, compared with a biodegradable-polymer everolimus-eluting stent (EES).

Methods: This was a randomised, investigator-initiated, assessor-blind, non-inferiority trial conducted at 14 hospitals in Italy (ClinicalTrials.

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Topical nasal therapy represents a widespread opportunity to treat upper airway diseases. As a result, specialists in different areas (mainly ENT, pediatrics, and allergology) and general practitioners prescribe intranasal compounds. However, a myriad of products and devices are available, as well as respiratory disorders.

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