Publications by authors named "M L Picchio"

Ustekinumab (UST) is an interleukin-12/interleukin-23 receptor antagonist approved for the treatment of Crohn's disease (CD). Only limited real-life data on the long-term outcomes of CD patients treated with UST are available. This study assessed UST's long-term effectiveness and safety in a large population-based cohort of moderate to severe CD patients.

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: PSMA PET radiomics is a promising tool for primary prostate cancer (PCa) characterisation. However, small single-centre studies and lack of external validation hinder definitive conclusions on the potential of PSMA PET radiomics in the initial workup of PCa. We aimed to validate a radiomics signature in a larger internal cohort and in an external cohort from a separate centre.

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  • Thymol was combined with acetic acid, betaine, and caprylic acid to create natural eutectic solvents (NAES) that improved the properties of bovine gelatin films.
  • The films with NAES showed better mechanical performance and lower water vapor permeability, with significant tensile strength and elongation at break values recorded for different concentrations of the solvents.
  • The films also exhibited strong antibacterial properties, effectively inhibiting bacteria growth and reducing pathogen levels on chicken breast, highlighting their potential for active packaging use.
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Objective: Patients with symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease (SUDD) may have a disrupted gut microbiota. However, current data are from small sample studies, and reported associations vary widely across studies. We aimed to profile the fecal microbiota in SUDD patients enrolled in primary care.

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Eutectogels, a rising category of soft materials, have recently garnered significant attention owing to their remarkable potential in various domains. This innovative class of materials consists of a eutectic solvent immobilized in a three-dimensional network structure. The use of eco-friendly and cost-effective eutectic solvents further emphasizes the appeal of these materials in multiple applications.

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