Publications by authors named "Martina Salvi"
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the link between lifestyle factors and weight gain in people living with HIV (PLWH) undergoing antiretroviral therapy (ART), as previous research primarily focused on the effects of ART alone.
- - A total of 175 PLWH aged 18-65 from a clinic in Italy will be involved in a prospective observational study, where they will complete questionnaires on various health behaviors and undergo physical assessments at baseline and after 12 months.
- - The research aims to determine how modifiable lifestyle factors, like diet and physical activity, influence the risk of overweight and obesity among PLWH experiencing weight gain, with results planned for publication in reputable journals.
Introduction: Female sexual dysfunction is a significant concern for many women worldwide, with chronic health conditions such as HIV infection contributing to its prevalence. However, there is a paucity of studies focusing this subject in the available literature.
Objectives: This narrative review aimed to provide a comprehensive and updated overview of the current state of knowledge regarding sexual dysfunction in women living with HIV (WLWH).
Schistosomiasis 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.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Orf virus (ORFV) is the pathogen responsible for Orf, a zoonotic viral infection that can be spread to humans from sheep and goats. Here, we present a case of human Orf complicated by an immune-related reaction, to raise awareness of this under-recognized disease avoiding unnecessary investigations and overtreatment.
Case Report: A 51-year-old woman with no previous medical history presented with a one-week history of three asymptomatic swelling nodules with a grey necrotic center and red outer halo on her index finger.
Background: Approved for acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections, dalbavancin (DBV) has gradually acquired over the years a role as an off-label treatment for several infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria even in other anatomical sites. Osteoarticular (OA) infections are one of the most difficult-to-treat infections and, since the absence of recommendations, clinicians use different and heterogenic DBV dosing schedule regimens for the off-label treatment of osteomyelitis, spondylodiscitis, and septic arthritis. Our aim is to systematically review the current literature to describe DBV administration schedules and their outcome in OA infections.
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