Publications by authors named "E Vigo"

It is not well known how comorbidities may change the prognosis of atrial fibrillation (AF) patients. This study was aimed to analyze the impact of cardiovascular disease on this population. EMIR was a multicenter, prospective study, including 1433 AF patients taking rivaroxaban for ≥6 months.

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  • The study investigates the effectiveness of muscle MRI as a tool to assess disease activity, severity, and treatment response in patients with immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy (IMNM), a severe form of inflammatory muscle disease.
  • Researchers analyzed data from 22 IMNM patients, focusing on MRI findings in relation to treatment timing, demographic factors, and clinical characteristics.
  • Results showed that early MRI identified more affected muscles, with higher initial STIR% linked to more advanced disease and greater clinical disability over time, suggesting MRI can be a valuable prognostic tool for IMNM.
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Although D-allose (D-All) is a sugar with low natural abundance, it has great pharmacological and alimentary potential due to its biological properties. However, its chemistry, regarding the regioselectivity in protective reactions and glycosidations, has been scarcely explored. Glycobiological studies require appreciable quantities of carbohydrates with defined structures and high purity.

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Our Nephrology and Dialysis Unit includes three Haemodialysis Centres based in Savona, Albenga and Cairo Montenotte. These provide assistance to 150 patients. We have a Peritoneal Dialysis Clinic with 35 patients, two Post-Transplant Clinics with about 120 patients in follow-up in Savona and Albenga, and three Pre-Dialysis Clinics across the three locations.

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