Publications by authors named "G PISANI"
Parvovirus B19 (B19V) presents a significant concern in the context of blood transfusion safety, given its potential for transmission through contaminated blood products, and the increased viral circulation recently reported across Europe. This study examines the recent epidemiological trends of B19V in Italy, where a notable increase in B19V-positive plasma units was observed during early 2024. While routine NAT testing for B19V in individual blood donations is not currently justified, the existing screening protocols for plasma intended for industrial fractionation are crucial to ensure the safety of plasma-derived medicinal products.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIs strength and power training targeting hip and knee muscles superior to strength training in individuals with patellofemoral pain? Proof of concept study.
Sci Rep
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to compare the effects of a muscle strength and power training program versus muscle strength training alone in individuals with patellofemoral pain (PFP).
- Thirty-seven participants were split into two groups: one doing strength and power training and the other focused solely on strength training, with outcomes measured at multiple intervals.
- Ultimately, the findings showed no significant differences in pain intensity or physical functioning between the two groups, indicating that adding power exercises did not provide additional benefits over strength training alone.
Background: Penile tumors are rare in dogs and only single case reports or small case series have been reported.
Case Description: An 11-year-old, cross-breed dog was presented for a two-week history of stranguria. At physical examination, a subcutaneous swelling of the penis was detected.
Introduction: Few studies have pointed to the possible role of infectious diseases in triggering Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP). Given the association of Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) with Guillain Barrè syndrome, we conducted a case-control study to determine the possible association of HEV infection with CIDP, analyzing possible risk factors for acquiring HEV infection in both CIDP patients and controls.
Materials And Methods: 82 CIDP and 260 from the general population have provided some personal information (demographics, anamnestic data and recognized risk factors for HEV infection) and underwent venipuncture blood sampling for virological assays testing for anti-HEV IgG and IgM with ELISA and RNA-HEV performing RT-PCR.
Background: Juvenile urinary bladder rhabdomyosarcoma (ubRMS) is a known entity; however, literature regarding its clinical behavior and endoscopic features is scarce. The aim of this study was to describe clinical and endoscopic features, and outcomes of ubRMS in dogs.
Case Description: Dogs undergoing transurethral endoscopy and with a histological diagnosis of ubRMS were retrospectively collected.