Publications by authors named "P H Gallo"

Background: Self-perception of cognitive functioning in pediatric MS (pedMS) needs to be evaluated with specific questionnaires, currently lacking. This study aimed to develop a self-reportwhich investigates cognitive status in pedMS.

Methods: Twenty-seven pedMS patients (mean age±standard deviation=15 years±1.

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Objective: In Italy, around 137,000 people live with multiple sclerosis, facing organizational complexities due to the current model's limited focus on proximity care. This project aims to define a proximity model, in accordance with recent developments in the Italian healthcare landscape, engaging over 150 healthcare stakeholders and potentially impacting approximately 14,000 patients.

Methods: An analysis was pursued to map the multiple sclerosis pathway, followed by interviews to capture the actual implementation in Italian Multiple Sclerosis Centers.

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Background: Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) is common in children with asthma but can be present also in children without asthma, especially athletes. Differential diagnosis includes several conditions such as exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO), cardiac disease, or physical deconditioning. Detailed medical history, clinical examination and specific tests are mandatory to exclude alternative diagnoses.

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A massive Planktothrix rubescens bloom was observed during 2022 in the Lake Avernus, a volcanic lake located in Campania Region (Southern Italy). The cyanobacterial mass migrated, through a channel, to the near Gulf of Pozzuoli, causing the contamination of two marine sites dedicated to mussel farming, thus posing a potential risk for consumers' health. Mussel and water samples, from both the sea and the lake were collected weekly and analyzed by liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry, for identification and quantification of 10 microcystins.

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Article Synopsis
  • - The study focuses on analyzing the safety and quality of fish sauce made from fermented anchovies from Salerno, Italy, by examining levels of heavy metals and histamine during different production methods.
  • - Researchers measured heavy metals (cadmium, lead, mercury) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in raw and processed anchovies, with findings showing all levels were below safe limits as set by European legislation.
  • - Histamine levels were also assessed, indicating that while the highest concentrations appeared in certain stages, they remained compliant with regulatory standards, emphasizing the necessity of selecting quality raw materials and monitoring production processes.
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