Publications by authors named "Francesco Ieva"
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- Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major public health issue, causing serious liver problems and leading to high mortality rates; the WHO aims to eliminate HCV as a public health threat by 2030.
- A significant number (50-70%) of newly infected individuals may develop chronic hepatitis C, emphasizing the need for early diagnosis and treatment to prevent complications and transmission.
- Early treatment of HCV is important, and recent analyses suggest it can be cost-effective, making it essential to focus on existing knowledge, risk factors, management strategies, and future directions in HCV treatment.
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- This study investigates the real-life efficacy of sotrovimab, a treatment for COVID-19, particularly in light of concerns about its effectiveness against Omicron variants, by analyzing patient records from three hospitals in Italy.
- The research evaluated 689 COVID-19 patients in 2022, finding that those treated with sotrovimab had significantly lower rates of disease progression and mortality compared to those who received no treatment, with notable results showing that vaccination also contributed to reduced risk.
- Key risk factors for disease progression included older age, cardiovascular disease, fever, and dyspnea, while vaccination and sotrovimab treatment were linked to a decreased chance of severe illness, revealing important
