Publications by authors named "B Vivaldi"
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- This study examines oxidative stress in the fish species Cottus gobio from Dimon Lake in northeast Italy, focusing on how environmental changes affect their health and adaptation.
- Seasonal changes in water chemistry were observed, with notable differences in oxygen and nutrient levels between summer and autumn, impacting fish physiology.
- The research found significant variations in oxidative stress biomarkers across different organs and seasons, emphasizing the role of liver in detoxification and the influence of water parameters, particularly pH, on fish health in high-mountain ecosystems.
Pesticides play a critical role in modern agriculture by protecting crops and ensuring higher yields, but their widespread use raises concerns about human health and environmental impact. Regulatory agencies impose Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) to ensure safety, and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) assesses pesticide risks. This study monitored pesticide residues in 169 feed samples from Piedmont (Italy) collected between 2019 and 2023.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Cancer is a leading cause of death in cats, and the rate of such disease has been increasing recently. Nonetheless, feline oncology represents an important area of study not only for the health and wellbeing of cats but also for human health since various types of cancer in cats share similarities to those found in humans. Therefore, epidemiological studies on feline oncology may suggest environmental and genetic factors contributing to cancer in cats, which can eventually be translated to improve human cancer care.
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- A study in Chile analyzed antibiotic effectiveness in septic patients suffering from ureterolithiasis-associated urosepsis, highlighting the need for better treatment options to reduce illness and death rates.
- The research involved 52 patients, mostly females with an average age of 52, and found that the majority had Escherichia Coli infections, while all gram-negative bacteria were susceptible to amikacin.
- The study recommends amikacin as the first-choice empirical treatment for this condition, while also advising caution due to its potential kidney toxicity and suggesting a combination of other antibiotics for high-risk patients.
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- * A study of over 582,000 dogs in the Liguria region revealed higher mortality rates in male and non-purebred dogs, with significant correlations between death cases and local pollution levels from 2012 to 2022.
- * The findings show that older dogs (10-20 years) are more affected by pollution, emphasizing the need for further research on canine health to inform both animal and human health practices.