Publications by authors named "L De Monte"
Pancreatic cancer is a very aggressive disease with a dismal prognosis. The tumor microenvironment exerts immunosuppressive activities through the secretion of several cytokines, including interleukin (IL)-1. The IL-1/IL-1 receptor (IL-1R) axis is a key regulator in tumor-promoting T helper (Th)2- and Th17-type inflammation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: For the study of quantitative and qualitative muscle parameters, ultrasound and bioelectric impedance analysis are reliable, non-invasive, and reproducible. The aim of this study was to test the combined role of those techniques for the diagnosis of sarcopenia in a population of hospitalized older males and females.
Methods: A total of 70 subjects were recruited, including 10 healthy adults and 60 hospitalized elderly patients with a good level of independence and cooperation, with and without sarcopenia.
Influence of Gestational Age on Pelvic Floor Muscle Activity, Plantar Contact, and Functional Mobility in High-Risk Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Sensors (Basel)
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated how pregnancy-related biomechanical changes affect pelvic floor muscle activity, balance, and mobility in high-risk pregnant women over different gestational weeks.
- It included 62 participants and utilized methods like surface electromyography and motion sensors to gather data about muscle functionality and mobility.
- Findings showed that as pregnancy progresses, pelvic floor muscle activity decreases and mobility improves in terms of time to stand and move, but the plantar contact area remains unchanged.
Objective: Evaluate the level of information of pediatricians about the diagnosis and management of cryptorchidism.
Method: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted using a form via the "Google Forms" platform. The study population included pediatricians and pediatric residents associated with the Brazilian Society of Pediatrics.
Article Synopsis
- * Obesity also leads to other cardiovascular risk factors, such as dyslipidaemia, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension, making the link between obesity and CVD even more complex.
- * Current guidelines emphasize the importance of diagnosing and treating obesity to prevent CVD, but effective management in clinical practice is challenging due to the need to adjust treatments for patients with excess weight.