Publications by authors named "M Scacchi"
Diagnostic value of systematic compression ultrasonography for the detection of unrecognized venous thromboembolism in patients admitted to an internal medicine ward for dyspnea.
Intern Emerg Med
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the effectiveness of compression ultrasound (CUS) for diagnosing venous thromboembolism (VTE), particularly pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT), in hospitalized patients presenting with respiratory issues.
- Out of 263 patients, CUS identified DVT in 31 individuals, and a follow-up CT scan confirmed PE in 9 of them, revealing flaws in the Wells score's ability to accurately predict VTE risk.
- The research suggests that routinely using CUS could enhance diagnostic accuracy for VTE in patients with dyspnea or respiratory failure admitted to internal medicine.
Generalizing defensive responses to new stimuli resembling learned threats is an adaptive process within an ever-changing environment. However, evaluation mechanisms excessively biased toward generalization (i.e.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBACKGROUND Preliminary data suggest an adipogenic role for growth arrest-specific 6 (Gas6), a pleiotropic molecule involved in inflammation, proliferation, and hemostasis through its Tyro3, Axl, and MerTK (TAM) receptors. This study compares Gas6 expression in plasma and visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissue in 42 adults with obesity (body mass index ≥40 kg/m²) and 32 normal-weight controls to elucidate its role in obesity and related metabolic alterations. MATERIAL AND METHODS Using a case-control design, we measured Gas6 levels in plasma via a validated sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and in adipose tissues through quantitative polymerase chain reactio with specific probes.
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- Retronychia is a condition where the nail plate grows into the skin fold at the base of the nail, often seen in young females, and is marked by overlapping nail plates and a yellowish nail that doesn’t grow.
- A study identified 9 pediatric cases (7 girls, 2 boys) with characteristics like thickened nails and inflammation, primarily affecting the big toes, with 5 cases being unilateral and 4 bilateral.
- The condition is often underdiagnosed in children, and this study highlights the need for awareness and early intervention, as many patients responded well to treatment, with one reported successful recovery following nail removal.
Introduction: Pleasant and comforting bodily contacts characterized intimate and affective interactions. Affective touch informs us about others' emotions and intentions, sustains intimacy and closeness, protecting from loneliness and psychological distress. Previous evidence points to an altered experience of affective touch in clinical populations reporting interpersonal difficulties.
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