Latent Tuberculosis Infection Cascade of Care among Asylum Seekers in Verona, Italy.

Our study aimed to assess latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) prevalence, screening uptake, adherence to preventive treatment, and their predictors in a large cohort of asylum seekers. We retrospectively analysed data of migrants screened in 2015-2017 at the Migrant's Service in Verona, Italy. Sequential interferon-gamma-release-assay (IGRA) was performed to confirm only tuberculin-skin-test (TST) results ranking from 5 to 14 mm.

Screening for hepatitis B virus infection among refugees diagnosed with latent tuberculosis in an Italian community.

Background: Refugees are a growing population in the EU-27 area with specific health needs that are to be addressed in the most rapid and effective way at their arrival in the host country. Screening for Hepatitis B Virus infection is offered to specific categories and it could be useful and effective to extend its indications. The aim of this study was to define the epidemiological profile regarding Hepatitis B Virus infection in re-fugees hosted in the Asylum Seekers Centers of Verona (Italy), diagnosed with latent tuberculosis infection and eligible for chemoprophylaxis.

The process of EUSOMA certification improves the quality of breast cancer care: the experience of an Italian EUSOMA certificated Breast Unit (BU) according to the results of a cross-sectional study.

Introduction: The adherence to recognized guidelines and the constant monitoring of performance throughout quality indicators (QIs) are strategic tools to improve the quality of care. The study is aimed to assess the effect of the EUSOMA (European Society of Breast Cancer Specialists) certification process on the quality of breast cancer care of an EUSOMA certified Breast Unit (BU) of Northern Italy.

Materials And Methods: Seventeen mandatory and recommended EUSOMA QIs, based on 594, were analysed for the years 2015-2018.

Vegetable but not animal protein intake is associated to a better physical performance: a study on a general population sample of adults.

Background: The research was conducted in the frame of a population-based, case control study, called Genes Environment Interaction in Respiratory Disease.

Objective: To assess the association between protein intake and physical performance in a general population sample.

Design: Researchers investigated the association between the participants' dietary information and their physical performance using the 6-min walking test and the distance walked in metres (6MWD) as main outcome measure.