Publications by authors named "A Moggi-Pignone"
Introduction: Scabies is a neglected disease that cause outbreaks in facilities such as hospitals and prisons. In Europe, treatment with 2 doses of ivermectin 200 mcg/kg, 7 days apart, is authorised and recommended especially in population mass treatment. We describe the management of a mass pre-emptive therapy of primary contacts of a confirmed case of classic scabies among health care workers.
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- - Gastrointestinal complications are common in systemic sclerosis (SSc) and may be linked to autoimmune factors and blood vessel damage, but the exact causes are unclear.
- - The study examined the small blood vessels in the abdomen of SSc patients using Doppler Ultrasound to explore their relationship with GI symptoms and disease progression.
- - Results showed differences in blood flow measurements between types of SSc and found significant correlations between blood vessel function and GI symptoms like fecal incontinence.
The gut microbiota is a complex ecosystem of microorganisms residing in the human gastrointestinal tract, playing a crucial role in various biological processes and overall health maintenance. Dysbiosis, an imbalance in the composition and function of the gut microbiota, is linked to systemic autoimmune diseases (SAD). Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), especially butyrate, produced by the gut microbiota through the fermentation of dietary fibers, play a significant role in immunomodulation and maintaining intestinal homeostasis.
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- A study compared the effectiveness of handheld ultrasound devices (HHUSD) versus high-end ultrasound devices (HEUSD) for diagnosing lung conditions in patients with heart failure or pneumonia.
- Results showed a high level of agreement between the two methods on detecting various lung issues, with concordance rates ranging from 79.3% to 88.7%.
- HHUSD was found to be quicker and more cost-effective, taking an average of 8 minutes per exam compared to 10 minutes for HEUSD, making it a practical choice for faster patient evaluations.
Telemedicine and digital health represent alternative approaches for clinical practice; indeed, its potential in healthcare services for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and disease monitoring is widely acknowledged. These are all crucial issues to consider when dealing with chronic Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases (RMDs). The aim was to determine the current state of telemedicine in the field of rheumatology, considering the tools and devices in use as well as the Patient Reported Outcomes.
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