Publications by authors named "M Rubini"
In recent years, an increasing number of reports have described invasive infections caused by bacteria from (SAGs). seems to be more related with pleuropulmonary infections and abscess of the brain and deep soft tissues, and it is more likely to cause suppurative and non-bacteremic infections compared to other members of the same genus. We present two clinical cases of invasive infections in pediatric patients: a liver abscess case and a pansinusitis case associated with bilateral otomastoiditis and parapharyngeal abscess complicated by acute mediastinitis, thrombophlebitis of the cavernous sinus, and thrombosis of the cranial tract of the ipsilateral jugular vein.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: The present research investigated the role of a pervasive and often negative form of indirect contact, exposure to mass media news on interethnic contact. Specifically, we examined the associations between mass media exposure and both African immigrants' attitudes toward native Italians and their collective action intentions to achieve higher intergroup equality in the host country.
Method: We conducted two survey studies, one cross-sectional (Study 1, = 285) and the second longitudinal (Study 2, = 423) with African immigrants living in Italy.
Is there a multidisciplinary role for 5-methyltetrahydrofolate? The obstetric evidence in perspective.
Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- - 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) is a supplement primarily used for improving fertility and preventing neural tube defects during pregnancy, but its use has expanded into other medical areas over the past decade.
- - The review highlights advantages of 5-MTHF over folic acid in pregnancy, such as faster action and better bioavailability, while also discussing its debated effectiveness in managing cardiovascular risks and links to postpartum depression.
- - Overall, the literature suggests that 5-MTHF has potential benefits in various therapeutic contexts, but more research is needed to clarify its role in preventing cardiovascular disorders.