Publications by authors named "Maria D'Elia"

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic disorder that causes damage to the neuro-muscular system and alterations in the intestinal microbiota and affects the psychological state of the patient. In our previous study, we showed that 22 women patients subjected to a specific very low-carbohydrate ketogenic therapy (VLCKD) showed an improvement in clinical scores as well as neurotransmission-related and psychological dysfunctions and intestinal dysbiosis. Furthermore, NMR metabolomic data showed that changes induced by VLCKD treatment were evident in all metabolic pathways related to fibromyalgia biomarkers.

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: This study investigates the effectiveness of an herbal formulation, STRESSLESS (ST-65), which combines ashwagandha () and bacopa (), on SH-SY5Y human neuroblastoma cells. Given the rising interest in natural compounds for neuroprotection and stress alleviation, we aimed to explore the cellular and molecular effects of this formulation. : Utilizing a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) metabolomic approach and ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-high-resolution mass spectrometry (UHPLC-HRMS), we identified key bioactive compounds in ST-65, including withanolides from ashwagandha and bacosides from bacopa.

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  • * Current diagnosis is based on clinical evaluations, and treatment primarily focuses on managing symptoms, although there's growing interest in the potential link between FM and systemic metabolic dysfunctions.
  • * This study explores the effects of two dietary interventions—a very-low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) and a low-glycemic insulinemic (LOGI) diet—on female FM patients over 45 days, aiming to assess their impact on metabolic dysfunctions associated with the condition.
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  • * Recent studies suggest that calcium-rich mineral water can be a beneficial alternative to dairy for addressing calcium deficiency, though most research has involved small participant groups.
  • * This study analyzed the effects of bicarbonate-calcium mineral water on 120 perimenopausal women over six months, finding it helps with calcium dysmetabolism and supports overall bone health.
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Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-c) is an uncommon, but serious, inflammatory response that occurs after SARS-CoV-2 infection. As time went by, MIS-c was also reported as a potential adverse event following COVID-19 vaccination. A descriptive analysis was performed of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) associated with anti COVID-19 vaccines and related to the pediatric population from 2020 to 2022.

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Background: Systemic immunosuppression characterizing cancer patients represents a concern regarding the efficacy of anti-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccination, and real-world evidence is needed to define the efficacy and the dynamics of humoral immune response to mRNA-based anti-SARS-CoV-2 vaccines.

Methods: We conducted an observational study that included patients with solid tumors who were candidates for mRNA anti-SARS-CoV-2 vaccination at the Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy. The primary objective was to monitor the immunologic response to the mRNA anti-SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in terms of anti-spike antibody levels.

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One of the most widely conserved hallmarks of aging is a decline in functional capabilities. Mobility loss is particularly burdensome due to its association with negative health outcomes, loss of independence and disability, and the heavy impact on quality of life. Recently, a new condition, physical frailty and sarcopenia, has been proposed to define a critical stage in the disabling cascade.

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Anogenital warts are a worldwide public health problem. They consist of epithelial proliferations caused by HPV, whose transmission occurs mainly through sexual intercourse. In this study, we evaluated their impact on the quality of life of adult males.

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Background: Melasma is a chronic acquired focal hypermelanosis affecting photoexposed areas, especially for women during fertile age. Several factors contribute to its development: sun exposure, sex steroids, medicines, and family history. Melanic pigmentation pathway discloses several SNPs in different populations.

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Ancestry information can be useful in investigations of diseases with a genetic or infectious background. As the Brazilian population is highly admixed physical traits tend to be poor indicators of ancestry. The assessment of ancestry by ancestry informative markers (AIMs) can exclude the subjectivity of self-declared ethnicity and reported family origin.

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Objective: To evaluate quality of life in a population that attended a specific community event on health care education, and to investigate the association of their quality of life with the presence of cardiovascular risk factors

Introduction: Interest in health-related quality of life is growing worldwide as a consequence of increasing rates of chronic disease. However, little is known about the association between quality of life and cardiovascular risk factors.

Methods: This study included 332 individuals.

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