Publications by authors named "L R Tomasoni"
Background: Worsening Heart Failure (WHF) is associated with adverse prognosis. Identifying novel prognostic markers in WHF is crucial. Gait speed (GS), a validated frailty index, is an easily obtainable parameter that may aid in reclassifying the risk of HF patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: West Nile virus (WNV) infection is a seasonal arbovirosis with the potential to cause severe neurological disease. Outcomes of the infection from WNV depend on viral factors (e.g.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSchistosomiasis is a neglected parasitic disease linked to water, posing a global public health concern with a significant burden in sub-Saharan Africa. It is transmitted by spp., causing both acute and chronic effects affecting the urogenital or the hepato-intestinal system.
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- Terminology inconsistencies in schistosomiasis cause confusion in data interpretation and clinical descriptions, prompting this study to establish consensus definitions for clinical aspects of the disease in migrants and travelers.
- The Delphi method was utilized, involving a group of experts from GeoSentinel and TropNet who provided input on the definitions, which were revised and pilot-tested.
- After several rounds of feedback and analysis, a high level of consensus (79-100% agreement) was achieved for all proposed definitions, which will enhance communication and support future research and guidelines for managing schistosomiasis.
Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a parasitic zoonosis caused by spp. that usually manifests itself in immunocompromised subjects. It is a rare and neglected disease, and it is not endemic in the province of Brescia (Italy).
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