Publications by authors named "G Ferrea"

Introduction: Shivering affects 52 % of patients undergoing caesarean delivery under neuraxial anaesthesia. Despite extensive research focused on its prevention, there is still no consensus regarding optimal pharmacological treatment. This systematic review and network meta-analysis aims to compare available intravenous treatments of perioperative shivering in patients undergoing caesarean delivery under neuraxial anaesthesia.

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(ToBRFV) is a new damaging plant virus of great interest from both an economical and research point of view. ToBRFV is transmitted by contact, remains infective for months, and to-date, no resistant cultivars have been developed. Due to the relevance of this virus, new effective, sustainable, and operator-safe antiviral agents are needed.

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Emerging and re-emerging infectious disease in otorhinolaryngology (ENT) are an area of growing epidemiological and clinical interest. The aim of this section is to comprehensively report on the epidemiology of key infectious disease in otorhinolaryngology, reporting on their burden at the national and international level, expanding of the need of promoting and implementing preventive interventions, and the rationale of applying evidence-based, effective and cost- effective diagnostic, curative and preventive approaches. In particular, we focus on i) ENT viral infections (HIV, Epstein-Barr virus, Human Papilloma virus), retrieving the available evidence on their oncogenic potential; ii) typical and atypical mycobacteria infections; iii) non-specific granulomatous lymphadenopathy; iv) emerging paediatric ENT infectious diseases and the prevention of their complications; v) the growing burden of antimicrobial resistance in ENT and the strategies for its control in different clinical settings.

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Among European countries, prevalence rates of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E) are particularly high in those bordering the Mediterranean. This is the case for Italy, with 26% of Escherichia coli displaying resistance to the 3rd generation cephalosporins in 2013. An ESBL-E toolkit designed to assist clinicians in managing patients harboring ESBL-E was favorably implemented in Southern France.

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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and antiretroviral therapy can damage the kidney. Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) generally improves the renal function as it reduces the viral replication, although the renal function may be reduced by certain antiretroviral drugs. HAART causes acute tubular necrosis, acute interstitial nephritis, calculi, Fanconi Syndrome, crystal nephropathy, elevated lipid levels as well as calcium and phosphorus alteration.

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