Publications by authors named "P Galli"
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- Coral diseases pose a growing threat to reef ecosystems, prompting increased coral restoration efforts, yet the impact of these diseases on restoration success is not well understood.
- A study in the Maldives monitored two coral species, Pocillopora and Acropora, cultivated in different environments, revealing that disease prevalence and survival rates varied significantly between the reef and lagoon conditions.
- Findings suggest that while Pocillopora can be effectively outplanted despite some disease presence, lagoon-reared Acropora is unsuitable for restoration due to high disease levels, highlighting the need for disease monitoring and management in coral gardening projects.
This is a retrospective observational study including all COVID-19 patients admitted at our Institute throughout three successive pandemic waves, from January 2021 to June 2023. The main in-hospital outcomes (clinical progression [CP], defined as admission to Intensive Care Unit [ICU]/death, and death within 28 days) were compared among participants unvaccinated (NV), fully vaccinated (FV), with one (FV&B1) and two (FV&B2) booster doses. Vaccinated participants were stratified into recently and waned FV/FV&B1/FV&B2, depending on the time elapsed from last dose (≤ and >120 days, respectively).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Mediterranean is known for its marine biodiversity, especially gorgonian forests. Unfortunately, these are experiencing rapid declines due to climate change, manifested by repeated marine heat waves resulting in mass mortality events since the early 1990 s. To better understand why gorgonians are declining, more systematic approaches to investigate the exact causes are needed, and pathology may aid in this goal.
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- The cosmetic industry is undergoing an ecological transition, phasing out microplastics from products like creams, lotions, and makeup due to environmental concerns and upcoming regulations.
- Many companies are investing in research and development to create eco-sustainable materials as the market for cosmetics is projected to double, highlighting the importance of sustainability.
- The review discusses the benefits and challenges of using microplastics, outlines global regulatory restrictions, and presents potential sustainable alternatives for the next generation of personal care products.
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- * A study conducted in the Faafu Atoll of the Maldives used marine sponges as bio-monitors to detect the presence of twelve specific APIs, utilizing advanced analytical techniques.
- * Results showed that all inner reef sponges were contaminated with at least one API, with Gabapentin and Carbamazepine being the most commonly detected, while Ketoprofen had the highest concentration measured at 15.7 ng/g.