Publications by authors named "L CICERO"
Background: Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have an increased cardiovascular (CV) risk. The lower the glomerular filtration rate, the higher the CV risk.
Summary: Current data suggest that several uremic toxins lead to vascular inflammation and oxidative stress that, in turn, lead to endothelial dysfunction, changes in smooth muscle cells' phenotype, and increased degradation of elastin and collagen fibers.
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- The study evaluated the effectiveness of fibrin glue versus traditional neurorrhaphy for repairing small nerve gaps in male Wistar rats.
- In the experiment, a 15 mm defect was created in the sciatic nerve of the rats, which were divided into two groups: one receiving standard suturing and the other using fibrin glue.
- Results showed no significant differences between the two methods, except for a slight improvement in the muscle motor units of the group using fibrin glue, suggesting that while not superior, the glue method could be a faster and easier option for clinical use.
In biological control, joint releases of predators and parasitoids are standard. However, intraguild predation (IGP) can occur when a predator attacks a parasitoid, potentially affecting pest control dynamics. In addition to the focal prey (FP), , the intraguild predator (IG-predator) can consume the parasitoid (IG-prey).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To assess the reversibility of retinal microvascular changes in the long term and to investigate the potential links with other vascular diseases of COVID-19.
Methods: We designed a prospective multicenter observational study. Patients were enrolled from the Methuselah study cohort.
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- * Research has focused on stray cats as potential carriers of ESBL-producing bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes, highlighting their role in the spread of resistance.
- * A study in Monza, Italy, found that 6.7% of stray cats carried ESBL-producing bacteria and genes conferring resistance to other antibiotics like tetracyclines and sulfonamides, indicating their potential impact on public health.