Publications by authors named "P Andreani"

Our knowledge of galaxy formation and evolution has incredibly progressed through multi-wavelength observational constraints of the interstellar medium (ISM) of galaxies at all cosmic epochs. However, little is known about the physical properties of the more diffuse and lower surface brightness reservoir of gas and dust that extends beyond ISM scales and fills dark matter haloes of galaxies up to their virial radii, the circumgalactic medium (CGM). New theoretical studies increasingly stress the relevance of the latter for understanding the feedback and feeding mechanisms that shape galaxies across cosmic times, whose cumulative effects leave clear imprints into the CGM.

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When shame and guilt emotional experiences related to stressful events remain unresolved, they can be related to psychological impairment and recursive thoughts. The present study aims to explore the association between state shame and state guilt related to past stressful experiences and psychopathological symptoms and evaluating a mediation role by immature defenses. A total of 90 participants (48.

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  • SARS-CoV-2 is the virus causing COVID-19, and it can lead to a dangerous inflammatory response known as a "cytokine storm" (CS), which significantly worsens patient outcomes.
  • A new "Cytokine Storm Score" (CSs) has been proposed to identify COVID-19 patients at risk of severe hyperinflammation, enabling timely treatment to improve survival rates.
  • Research conducted at St. Maria Hospital analyzed patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infections to validate the CSs, aiming to promptly manage cases to prevent severe complications, such as intubation.
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The Italian burden of disease associated with infections due to antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been very high, largely attributed to (). The implementation of infection control measures and antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASP) has been shown to reduce healthcare-related infections caused by multidrug resistance (MDR) germs. Since 2016, in our teaching hospital of Terni, an ASP has been implemented in an intensive care unit (ICU) setting, with the "daily-ICU round strategy" and particular attention to infection control measures.

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Surgical site infections (SSIs) are the most common healthcare-associated infections. The appropriate use of Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis (SAP) is a key component to reduce SSIs, while its inappropriate application is a major cause of some emerging infections and selects for antibiotic resistance. We describe an Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) intervention on SAP appropriateness.

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