Publications by authors named "Cannavo M"

Accumulating evidence, as outlined by Self-Determination Theory (SDT), highlights the crucial role of emotion dysregulation and basic psychological needs in shaping various psychological outcomes. Parental psychological control may play a key role in understanding how these processes develop within the family context. This study aims to examine the intergenerational transmission of basic psychological needs and emotion dysregulation from parents to adolescents, focusing on the indirect association of parental psychological control within this relationship.

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Purpose: The diagnosis of a disease such as breast cancer (BC) can be experienced as a sudden, unexpected, and life-threatening event accompanied by considerable uncertainty. This experience can precipitate the development of post-traumatic symptoms and depression. Conversely, certain individuals exhibit the capacity to reframe this traumatic event and transform it into an opportunity for personal growth.

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Objective: Problematic social media use is becoming a significant social and clinical concern, and there is growing research interest in the psychological factors involved, such as personality predispositions and the fear of missing out (FOMO). The present study investigated both the dark triad (DT, namely, narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy) and trait emotion intelligence (trait EI) in relation to the problematic use of technology and social media engagement and the mediating role of FOMO.

Method: A total of 788 people between 18 and 35 years old (M = 24.

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  • Rosacea is linked to emotional distress, with social phobia and self-esteem impacting individuals' experiences.
  • Trait Emotional Intelligence (Trait EI) is associated with better adaptation, and the study aims to explore its relationship with general distress in those with Rosacea.
  • Findings suggest that higher Trait EI relates to better self-esteem and lower social phobia and distress, with self-esteem and social phobia mediating this relationship.
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Past findings highlighted the presence of distress symptoms and poor quality of life in people with endometriosis. Several studies showed that trait Emotional Intelligence (trait EI) is a key component of one's wellbeing, whilst Illness Perceptions may play an important role in psychological distress and perceived quality of life. The current study sought to test the hypothesis that an association between trait EI and Quality of Life in individuals with endometriosis would be mediated by Illness Perceptions, examining also the relations with General Distress (depression, anxiety, and stress).

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Objective: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among women. It is characterised by a variety of symptoms that can seriously impair one's health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Dysmorphic concerns and general distress appear to be related to the development of HRQoL issues, whilst trait emotional intelligence (trait EI) has been significantly linked to better adaptability to chronic conditions.

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COVID-19 is severely affecting individuals' lives worldwide. Previous research warned that facial occlusion may impair facial emotion recognition, whilst other findings suggested that age-related differences may be relevant in emotion recognition in others' faces. However, studies observing individuals' ability to interpret others' facial mimicry are heterogenous, thus precluding the generalizability of the findings.

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  • The study explored the connection between body mass index (BMI) and quality of life (QoL) in individuals with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), focusing on how dysmorphic concerns and eating disorders impacted this relationship.
  • Researchers surveyed 435 PCOS patients aged 18-40, measuring their BMI, dysmorphic concerns, eating disorder symptoms, and QoL using questionnaires.
  • Findings showed that dysmorphic concerns and eating disorder symptoms act as mediators between BMI and QoL, suggesting that negative body image and eating issues significantly influence the quality of life for those with PCOS.
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Purpose: Eagle syndrome is an uncommon disorder that significantly impacts the quality of life (QoL) of patients. No formal QoL study has been carried out on a population of Eagle syndrome patients treated via transcervical approach. We aim to evaluate and analyze the outcomes of the patients with Eagle syndrome treated with transcervical styloidectomy via our modified QoL survey.

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  • The study investigates the safety and effectiveness of obeticholic acid (OCA) in patients with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) who have advanced cirrhosis.
  • Factors such as male sex, INR levels, Child-Pugh score, MELD score, and bilirubin levels were linked to non-response and serious adverse events (SAEs) in patients taking OCA.
  • The findings suggest that careful baseline evaluations, especially bilirubin levels above 1.4 mg/dl, are essential in determining which patients can safely benefit from OCA treatment.
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This study sought to examine the role of Reflective Functioning and Alexithymia as mediators in the association between Attachment and Psychopathology. Questionnaires were administered to 1099 adults aged between 18 and 30 years. Results showed relations between Attachment Anxiety, Reflective Functioning, Alexithymia and Psychopathology.

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Purpose: This study analyzed the effectiveness of a training course on the recognition of subtle facial emotions in health and social workers, especially those who work in contact with difficult and aggressive patients in psychiatric wards and emergency departments.

Methods: A total of 177 health and social workers were involved in the training course (138 females and 39 men, mean age was 53.3 years).

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Background: Prospective studies on predictors of liver-related events in cirrhotic subjects achieving SVR after DAAs are lacking.

Methods: We prospectively enrolled HCV cirrhotic patients in four Italian centers between November 2015 and October 2017. SVR and no-SVR cases were compared according to the presence or absence of liver-related events during a 24-month follow-up.

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The WHOunderlined the importance of a healthy diet for the psychophysical well-being of the person. Self Determination Theory highlighted how the interaction between contextual, such as peer pressure, and motivational factors play a fundamental role in promoting healthy eating habits. The present study aims to assess if peer pressure affects eating habits and binge eating through the mediation of motivation.

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  • Obeticholic acid (OCA) is an effective second-line treatment for primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) patients who do not respond well to ursodeoxycholic acid.
  • A study involving 191 patients showed significant reductions in liver enzyme levels after 12 months of OCA treatment, though patients with cirrhosis had lower response rates and a higher discontinuation rate due to adverse effects.
  • Overall, the real-world effectiveness and safety of OCA align with earlier clinical trials, indicating potential benefits for certain patient subgroups, including those with overlap PBC-AIH.
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Introduction: Research suggests that alexithymia is a significant element for emotion processing, while defense mechanisms proved to be important factors for adjusting to stressful life events and to cope with potential psychopathologies.

Aims: The aims of the present study are to examine the relationships between alexithymia, defense mechanisms, depression, anxiety and eating disorders and to examine the mediation role of defense mechanisms in the relation between alexithymia and anxiety, depression and eating disorders.

Material: In a sample of 283 subjects, aged 18-49 (M=2.

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The presence of drugs in the environment is an emerging issue in the scientific community. It has been shown that these substances are active chemicals that consequently affect aquatic organisms and, finally, humans as end users. To evaluate the toxicity of these compounds and how they affect the environment, it is important to perform systematic ecotoxicological and physicochemical studies.

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Inflammation is a central feature of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Despite recent advances in the knowledge of the pathogenesis of asthma and COPD, much more research on the molecular mechanisms of asthma and COPD are needed to aid the logical development of new therapies for these common and important diseases, particularly in COPD where no new effective treatments currently exist. In the future the role of the activation/repression of different transcription factors and the genetic regulation of their expression in asthma and COPD may be an increasingly important aspect of research, as this may be one of the critical mechanisms regulating the expression of different clinical phenotypes and their responsiveness to therapy, particularly to anti-inflammatory drugs.

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Aims: The aim of the study was to investigate the frequency, type, causes and consequences of violence and aggression experienced by Emergency Department workers during their interactions with patient, their relatives or companions and whether the phenomenon of violence at work is a specific risk factor predicting stress and possible stress related pathologies in emergency health workers. The study proposes a model of effective intervention for the prevention and management of violence and stress.

Methods: A cross-sectional retrospective study was performed with a sample of 323 healthcare workers at Department of Emergency and Acceptance of Level II and the Psychiatric Services of Diagnosis and Care of the University Hospital Policlinico Umberto I, in Rome, Italy, between June 2016 and February 2017.

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Background & Aims: The effectiveness of direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) against hepatitis C virus (HCV), following successful treatment of early hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), has been studied extensively. However, the benefit in terms of overall survival (OS) remains to be conclusively demonstrated. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of DAAs on OS, HCC recurrence, and hepatic decompensation.

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There are only few human translational studies performed in the area of stem cell research in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and/or pulmonary emphysema. Before progress to clinical trials with stem cells we strongly believe that more human translational studies are essential, otherwise, the clinical rationale would be solely based on limited in vitro and animal studies. In the future, stem cell therapy could be a treatment for this incurable disease.

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Stress is an emotional condition, mostly experienced as negative, initially identified and defined by Selye in the mid-thirties of the last Century. Since the first definition, stress concerns the adaptation pro- cess mostly related to environmental changes. An application of stress focuses on the evaluation of its interference on work conditions, and the scientific evidence on work related stress is very ample and rich.

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Background: Data on HCV-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) early recurrence in patients whose HCC was previously cured, and subsequently treated by direct-acting antivirals (DAAs), are equivocal.

Aim: To assess the risk of HCC early recurrence after DAAs exposure in a large prospective cohort of HCV-cirrhotic patients with previous successfully treated HCC, also looking for risk factors for cancer early recurrence.

Methods: We enrolled 143 consecutive patients with complete response after curative treatment of HCC, subsequently treated with DAAs and monitored by the web-based RESIST-HCV database.

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Objectives: The Emergency Department (ED) is vulnerable for workplace violence, but little is known about this and its consequences. Objectives of this study were presence, characteristics and effects of violence from patients and visitors on health care workers in an Emergency Department (ED).

Materials And Methods: This study was about the Accident and Emergency Department, S.

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