Publications by authors named "Annamaria Maglione"

: Despite advancements in detection and treatment, cervical cancer remains a significant health concern, particularly among young women of reproductive age. Limited data exists in the literature regarding fertility-sparing treatment (FST) of cervical cancers with tumor sizes greater than 2 cm. The objective of this systematic review was to evaluate the reproductive outcomes of women diagnosed with cervical cancer greater than 2 cm who underwent FST.

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In recent years, the relationship between the microbiota and various aspects of health has become a focal point of scientific investigation. Although the most studied microbiota concern the gastrointestinal tract, recently, the interest has also been extended to other body districts. Female genital tract dysbiosis and its possible impact on pathologies such as endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), and gynecological cancers have been unveiled.

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  • The vaginal microbiota is essential for female reproductive health, influencing gynecological disorders and infertility.
  • Lactobacilli are key beneficial bacteria, producing substances that inhibit harmful microorganisms and maintain a balanced environment.
  • This review discusses how factors like hormonal changes and antibiotic use can disrupt vaginal health, affecting Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) outcomes, and suggests strategies to restore a healthy microbiota.
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  • Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women, with limited treatment options leading to poor survival, particularly after standard platinum-based therapies fail.
  • Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are a promising new treatment approach, so a systematic review of recent clinical trials was conducted to evaluate their effectiveness and safety in advanced cervical cancer.
  • The analysis of 17 studies revealed that ICIs had varying response rates and disease control, with 2 out of 3 patients showing some level of response, while PD-L1 status may help indicate response but doesn't affect overall survival.
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Background: Endometrial cancer (EC) represents the sixth most common female tumor. In the advanced setting, the prognosis is dismal with limited treatment options. Platinum-based chemotherapy represents the actual standard of care in first-line chemotherapy, but no standard second-line chemotherapy is approved, with less than 1/4 of patients responding to second-line chemotherapy.

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Background And Aims: Failure of the embryo to implant causes about three-fourths of lost pregnancies. Female genital tract microbiota has been associated to Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) outcomes. The objective of this study was to analyze the microbiota of human cervical swab and to correlate these findings with the ART outcomes.

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Objective: Pelvic organ prolapse is a common condition among post-menopausal women, and surgery is often the standard treatment proposed. Native tissue vaginal surgery is burdened by a high rate of recurrence, and mesh vaginal surgery has become current practice. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and the effectiveness of the vaginal kit Anterior/Apical single incision mesh Elevate™ for the correction of anterior and apical compartment prolapse.

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The main objective of this phase I trial was to assess the feasibility and safety of microtransplanting human neural stem cell (hNSC) lines into the spinal cord of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Eighteen patients with a definite diagnosis of ALS received microinjections of hNSCs into the gray matter tracts of the lumbar or cervical spinal cord. Patients were monitored before and after transplantation by clinical, psychological, neuroradiological, and neurophysiological assessment.

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Background: We report the initial results from a phase I clinical trial for ALS. We transplanted GMP-grade, fetal human neural stem cells from natural in utero death (hNSCs) into the anterior horns of the spinal cord to test for the safety of both cells and neurosurgical procedures in these patients. The trial was approved by the Istituto Superiore di Sanità and the competent Ethics Committees and was monitored by an external Safety Board.

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Only five pregnant women with multiple myeloma have been reported in literature. We present the case of one woman with multiple myeloma diagnosed in early pregnancy, who decided to postpone therapy until after delivery. A cesarean section was performed at the 34th week due to the progression of the disease and a normal healthy baby was delivered.

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