Publications by authors named "Olga Falco"

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  • * Specific hormones such as serotonin, gastrin, and glucagon, along with newer genomic and proteomic markers, are now playing a crucial role in accurately identifying functional NENs and enhancing diagnosis and monitoring.
  • * The review emphasizes the need for continued research to validate these markers in larger studies and develop standardized testing methods to improve patient outcomes in NEN treatment, despite existing challenges in standardization.
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Introduction: Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) represent a complex group of tumors arising from neuroendocrine cells, characterized by heterogeneous behavior and challenging diagnostics. Despite advancements in medical technology, NENs present a major challenge in early detection, often leading to delayed diagnosis and variable outcomes. This review aims to provide an in-depth analysis of current diagnostic methods as well as the evolving and future directions of diagnostic strategies for NENs.

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Objectives: We sought to determine whether the increased risk of atrial fibrillation and stroke in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be accounted for by an increased prevalence of electrocardiographic markers of atrial myopathy.

Methods: We retrospectively evaluated clinical and electrocardiographic data of 218 RA patients prospectively enrolled in the Endothelial Dysfunction Evaluation for Coronary Heart Disease Risk Estimation in Rheumatoid Arthritis study (EDRA study ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02341066) and 109 controls matched by age and gender.

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