Publications by authors named "L De Matteo"
Geological and lithological maps provide essential spatial data for various environmental assessments and studies. However, these maps lack detailed quantitative information on the geotechnical characteristics of rocks and soils, which limits their use for modelling purposes. This study addresses this gap by compiling a comprehensive database of over 2300 geotechnical parameter records searching the international literature.
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- The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of two different approaches for administering quadratus lumborum block (QLB) in dogs undergoing laparoscopic ovariectomy, focusing on pain control during surgery.
- A total of 15 female dogs were randomly assigned to either a lateral or latero-ventral approach for the QLB, with pain management strategies monitored throughout the procedure.
- Results indicated that the lateral approach significantly reduced the need for additional pain relief during surgery compared to the latero-ventral approach, while all dogs had similar postoperative pain scores.
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- The study investigated the link between prior BCG treatments for bladder cancer and COVID-19 infection severity.
- Researchers analyzed data from 348 patients with high-risk bladder cancer from two Canadian centers to track COVID-19 outcomes.
- Findings showed that neither intravesical BCG nor infantile BCG vaccination had a significant impact on the incidence of COVID-19 among these patients.
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- - The paper analyzes the short-term economic effects of influenza pandemics from 1871 to 2016 across 16 countries, using comprehensive historical databases.
- - It reveals that deaths caused by pandemics significantly affect business cycles, particularly in the economy's GDP fluctuations in the years following 1870.
- - The study emphasizes that even less deadly pandemics can have notable economic impacts, shifting focus from the usual long-term growth studies and specific historical cases like the Black Death or COVID-19.
Objective: To evaluate the utility of infantile BCG vaccination history in predicting stage and grade of tumours in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC).
Materials And Methods: We retrospectively analyzed data from patients from a single center who were diagnosed with new NMIBC and underwent transurethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT) between 2017 and 2022. We assessed BCG immunization status with various demographics and comorbidities, as well as tumour recurrence, progression, stage, and grade.