Publications by authors named "Giulio Calella"
Background & Aims: Hepatitis C (HCV) is associated with several extrahepatic manifestations, and estimates of the hospitalization burden related to these comorbidities are still limited. The aim of this study is to quantify the hospitalization risk associated with comorbidities in an Italian cohort of HCV-infected patients and to assess which of these comorbidities are associated with high hospitalization resource utilization.
Methods: Individuals aged 18 years and older with HCV-infection were identified in the Abruzzo's and Campania's hospital discharge abstracts during 2011-2014 with 1-year follow-up.
Article Synopsis
- Psychological factors may play a significant role in predicting cardiovascular disease in HIV patients, with a focus on alexithymia as a notable predictor.
- A study involving 232 HIV patients assessed various psychological and traditional cardiovascular risk factors, finding a connection between higher alexithymia scores and increased vascular issues.
- Key findings indicated that older age, current smoking, and high alexithymia scores were independently linked to adverse vascular events during follow-up, highlighting the importance of addressing psychological health in HIV treatment.