Publications by authors named "F Meli"
Article Synopsis
- A study in Piedmont, Italy evaluated the impact of an Allergy Call Center (ACC) program established to support patients at high risk for allergic reactions during the COVID-19 vaccination campaign.
- The ACC operated from May 2021 to December 2022, receiving 15,865 calls, with only 336 patients needing further referral to the specialized unit, indicating effective management of consultations.
- Overall, the study highlighted the success of proactive screening in reducing allergy-related concerns linked to COVID-19 vaccination, streamlining the referral process for high-risk patients.
Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by a variety of both signs and symptoms; it mainly affects women of childbearing age, with an estimated prevalence of 24/100,000 people in Europe and North America. SLE is often described as an antibodies-driven disease as its clinical manifestations are usually associated with the presence or the absence of specific antibodies.
Objectives: To evaluate clinical manifestations in patients with SLE and to assess the relationship with the presence of specific antibodies by using real-world data.
Article Synopsis
- Twin pregnancies carry higher risks for mothers and babies, and delivery methods can vary based on factors like amnionicity and fetal presentation.
- This study compared outcomes from two European centers, one favoring cesarean sections (Italy) and the other offering vaginal delivery (Belgium) for non-cephalic second twins.
- Despite higher cesarean rates in Italy, both centers reported similar severe adverse neonatal outcomes, though the Belgian group faced higher NICU admissions and respiratory issues.
Article Synopsis
- The study examined psychological and emotional distress among parents of twins versus those of singletons one year after childbirth in Italy, involving 286 parents who completed self-reported surveys.
- Results showed that while no significant differences in absolute distress scores were observed between both groups, mothers of twins had notably higher scores on depression and anxiety measures compared to fathers.
- The findings suggest that there are no major psychological differences overall, but potential biases and the impact of routine support for twin mothers need to be considered, calling for further research to explore these dynamics.