Publications by authors named "E Martinez de Merlo"
Objectives: Concurrence of pregnancy and cancer diagnosis is increasingly frequent in Italy. The study aimed to compare women with pregnancy-associated cancers (PACs) to those of childbearing age, focusing on fertility, induced abortion, and miscarriage.
Methods: The population-based study included women aged 15-49 years, both with and without PAC, who were residents in the area covered by the 19 participating Cancer Registries between 2003 and 2015 and identified by individual deterministic linkage with the Hospital Discharge Database.
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- - The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of routine histopathological exams for patients undergoing sigmoidectomy due to diverticular disease after having a colonoscopy within a year prior.
- - A total of 207 patients were analyzed, revealing only a small percentage (3.9%) had unexpected findings during histopathological exams, most of which were clinically insignificant.
- - The findings suggest that preoperative colonoscopy results were highly reliable in predicting histopathological outcomes, indicating that routine exams may not be necessary for all patients.
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- A 79-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital due to a month-long history of melena (bloody stools) and anemia caused by chronic gastrointestinal bleeding from cavernous hemangiomatosis in the small bowel.
- She underwent two surgical procedures: an initial laparoscopic jejunal-ileal resection followed by a laparotomic duodenojejunal resection due to ongoing anemia.
- Cavernous hemangiomatosis is a rare condition (7-10% of benign small bowel tumors) that often causes bleeding; diagnosis may involve various imaging techniques, and surgical resection is the preferred treatment method when feasible, considering the risks of extensive surgeries.
Background: The literature consistently highlights the significant burden faced by healthcare professionals, often describing caregivers as "invisible patients." Resilience is a critical factor in their well-being and quality of life. This study aimed to examine the presence of variables such as resilience and burden in caregivers, along with factors like age, gender, education, and work commitment, to understand the correlations among these independent and clinical variables.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Euthymia is a transdiagnostic construct characterized by the presence of positive mood states, psychological flexibility and resilience. These components contribute to psychological wellbeing and support mental functioning. Exposure to suffering and high levels of stress can lead to the onset of burnout and secondary traumatic stress, but also lack of compassion satisfaction.
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