Publications by authors named "F Calabretta"
Article Synopsis
- Many survivors of SARS-CoV-2 experience long-term symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, and cognitive issues, referred to as long COVID.
- A study analyzed blood data from 83 patients who had been hospitalized due to COVID-19, comparing them with 70 healthy individuals, and found that while blood counts improved, 81% of post-COVID patients still showed abnormalities.
- Common issues included anemia and low lymphocyte counts, with findings suggesting that weakened immune responses could last up to a year after the infection, potentially causing prolonged symptoms, particularly in women.
Venous thromboembolism in chronic gastrointestinal disorders.
Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol
May 2022
Introduction: Chronic gastrointestinal disorders (including autoimmune gastritis, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and diverticular disease) are highly prevalent disorders, that may be associated with unpredictable, life-threatening complications, such as thromboembolic events. Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Several conditions, including cancer, major trauma, surgery, prolonged immobilization, are well-established risk factors for VTE.
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