Publications by authors named "I Vico"
Article Synopsis
- - Botryosphaeria dothidea is mainly known for causing diseases in woody plants, like stem canker and dieback, but has also been linked to damaging field crops such as soybeans, tobacco, and sugar beets.
- - In a survey conducted in Serbia in September 2023, 3% of sugar beet samples showed severe root rot symptoms, with dark brown lesions and completely rotted roots indicating possible infection by B. dothidea.
- - Two fungal isolates were obtained and identified through their growth characteristics and DNA analysis, confirming their identity as B. dothidea, consistent with previously documented descriptions of the pathogen.
Article Synopsis
- Functional neurological disorder (FND) is a significant cause of neurological disability in Europe, but it receives inadequate attention in medical training compared to conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS).
- A survey of 25 countries revealed that FND is often not included in mandatory neurology training and has limited representation in examinations and specialized services.
- There is a notable disparity in access to care and disability benefits for FND patients, highlighting the need for improvements in education, healthcare policies, and patient advocacy.
In Europe, two fastidious phloem-limited pathogens, 'Candidatus Phytoplasma solani' (16SrXII-A) and 'Candidatus Arsenophonus phytopathogenicus', are associated with rubbery taproot disease (RTD) and syndrome basses richesses (SBR) of sugar beet, respectively. Both diseases can significantly reduce yield, especially when accompanied by root rot fungi. This study investigates the presence, geographic distribution and genetic traits of fastidious pathogens and the accompanying fungus, Macrophomina phaseolina, found on sugar beet across four geographically separated plains spanning seven countries in Central Europe.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim Of Study: We aimed to compare knowledge, opinions, and clinical experiences among Czech, Slovak, and Italian neurologists to identify potential educational gaps and unify understanding.
Clinical Rationale For Study: Functional neurological disorder (FND) is a disabling condition characterised by motor, sensory, or cognitive symptoms which are incompatible with other neurological disorders. Novel diagnostic and treatment approaches have improved FND management.
Introduction: Gaucher's disease (GD) is caused by biallelic mutations in the GBA1 gene, leading to reduced glucocerebrosidase (GCase) activity and substrate (glucosylceramide and glucosylsphingosine, GlcSph) accumulation. GBA1 variant carriers are at risk of Parkinson's disease (PD), but only those with biallelic mutations cross the threshold of GCase reduction, leading to substrate accumulation and GD. The link between GBA1 mutations, GD and PD is not fully understood.
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