Publications by authors named "L Natoli"

Benign ganglioneuroma contains mature autonomous ganglion cells, including satellite cells and long axonal processes, as well as Schwann cells, which come from neural crest-derived cells that form the adrenal medulla and sympathetic nervous system during embryonic development and is a rare benign tumor which occurs spontaneously and can also occur during radiotherapy or chemotherapy, accounting for 0.72% -1.6% of primary retroperitoneal tumors, commonly found in the posterior mediastinum and retroperitoneum, and affected patients usually have no symptoms due to of its non-functional feature, although several complications can arise if the tumor is large enough to press against adjacent organs.

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Overcrowding can increase the risk of disease transmission, such as that of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), within United States prisons. The number of COVID-19 cases among prisoners is higher than that among the general public, and this disparity is further increased for prisoners of color. This report uses the example case of the COVID-19 pandemic to observe prison conditions and preventive efforts, address racial disparities for people of color, and guide structural improvements for sustaining inmate health during a pandemic in four select states: California, New York, Illinois, and Florida.

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Article Synopsis
  • The INSTI Multiplex HIV-1/HIV-2/Syphilis Antibody Test (Multiplex) is important for prevention efforts by diagnosing both HIV and syphilis rapidly.
  • The study tested 274 patients using fingerstick blood samples and compared the results to standard lab assays, focusing on sensitivity and specificity in results.
  • The test demonstrated high sensitivity (98.8%) and specificity (100%) for HIV detection, while sensitivity for syphilis was lower (56.8%) but improved with higher RPR titers, reaching 100% in certain cases.
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