Publications by authors named "G Leonardi"
The global landscape of professional training in environmental health, encompassing ecological public health or environmental public health, lacks consistent global implementation for training programs for public health practitioners, clinical professionals, and individuals across various disciplines, as well as standardized curricula for undergraduates. This training gap is related to the overall lack of capacity in addressing the population impacts of the triple challenge of pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change, impeding the worldwide transition to and development of ecological sustainability. This paper reviews existing approaches and their potential to address implementation challenges within the necessarily tight timescale.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnsustainable globalisation of economic activities, lifestyles and social structures has contributed to environmental degradation, posing major threats to human health at the local and global levels. All these problems including climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss represent challenges that are unlikely to be met with existing approaches, capabilities and tools. This article acknowledges the need for well-prepared practitioners from many walks of life to contribute to environmental public health (EPH) functions thus strengthening society's capacity and capability to respond effectively and in a timely manner to such complex situations and multiple challenges.
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- - The introduction of ETI therapy has improved life expectancy for adults with cystic fibrosis, but it raises concerns about long-term health issues, particularly cardiovascular risks due to existing factors linked to CF.
- - A study involving 58 adults with CF assessed changes in cardiac and metabolic biomarkers after 6 months on ETI therapy, revealing increased cholesterol and triglycerides levels while inflammatory markers decreased.
- - The findings indicate a disruption in hormone regulation related to obesity and cardiovascular risk, suggesting that while ETI improves some aspects of health, it negatively affects lipid profiles in patients, leading to potential metabolic issues.
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- Bay laurel, a significant Mediterranean tree native to Italy, is experiencing severe damage from stem blight and internal necrosis connected to ambrosia beetle infestations in Sicily since 2021.
- Research identified a new fungal species responsible for these issues and confirmed its pathogenicity through tests on potted bay laurel plants.
- This finding marks the first report of a new pathogen linked to the invasive ambrosia beetle affecting bay laurel, adding to the understanding of plant diseases in the region.
Background: Immunodeficiencies (IDs) are conditions caused by immune system dysfunctions which predispose to chronic infections. Cystic fibrosis (CF) patients are characterized by the presence of bronchiectasis filled with hyper-viscous secretions that constitute the ideal environment for infections. Although CF and IDs might share similarities in the pathophysiological mechanism of bronchiectasis development, they each offer different treatment options.
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