Publications by authors named "Filippo Uberti"
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- A review of occupational exposures in the petrochemical industry indicates that while strict regulations exist for benzene, other chemicals may also pose health risks without effective monitoring.
- Research from 1980 to present shows no significant increase in non-cancer-related diseases like hypertension or diabetes among workers, possibly due to the "healthy worker effect," but respiratory and color perception issues are concerning.
- Cancer studies reveal no overall increase in cancer rates among petrochemical workers, except for some skin cancers and leukemia, with potential risk factors like UV exposure and asbestos playing a role in specific cases.
Different strategies can be applied for the screening of HIV infection, depending on the local seroprevalence. Within a WHO type III strategy, we compared the results of two different second-line methods for HIV screening of a population of pregnant women in the Republic of Congo. Sera from 3614 consecutive pregnant women were tested for HIV with Genescreen Plus Ag/Ab EIA assay; positive specimens were retested with two different second-line methods.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA routine evaluation of lipid metabolism and body fat distribution along with a careful cardiovascular risk stratification according to international guidelines are required for HIV-infected patients receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy. Intervention includes evaluation of patients for both epidemiological and clinical factors, and for anthropometric and biochemical parameters. Diet counseling, prescription of antihyperlipidemic drugs and exercise training are the cornerstones of programs devoted to protecting patients from side effects of therapies that compromise quality of life and the functions of organs like the pancreas and heart that are involved in lipid disorders.
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