Publications by authors named "P Marco"

Immune dysregulation in Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEI) shows a broad phenotype, including autoimmune disorders, benign lymphoproliferation, and malignancies, driven by an increasing number of implicated genes. Recent findings suggest that childhood cancer survivors (CCSs) may exhibit immunological abnormalities potentially linked to an underlying IEI, along with a well-known increased risk of subsequent malignancies due to prior cancer treatments. We describe a patient with two composite heterozygous pathogenic variants in the interleukin-2-inducible T-cell kinase () gene and a history of multiple tumors, including recurrent Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-related nodular sclerosis and Hodgkin's lymphoma (NSHL), associated with unresponsive multiple hand warts, immune thrombocytopenia, and an impaired immunological profile (CD4+ lymphocytopenia, memory B-cell deficiency, reduction in regulatory T-cells, and B-cell- and T-cell-activated profiles).

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Background: Breast cancer (BC) is the most common malignancy in women and the second cause of cancer death. In recent years, there has been a strong development in artificial intelligence (AI) applications in medical imaging for several tasks. Our aim was to evaluate the potential of transfer learning with convolutional neural networks (CNNs) in discriminating suspicious breast lesions on ultrasound images.

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Introduction: Diagnosing moderate haemophilia A (MHA) solely based on deficient FVIII protein levels limits its optimal management and delays the initiation of prophylaxis. Updating protocols and incorporating new variables into its diagnosis could prevent underestimating disease severity, avoiding early arthropathies and impairing patients' quality of life.

Aim: To propose recommendations to improve the comprehensive management of people with MHA.

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: Severe asthma is a challenging condition that often resists traditional treatments and requires high-dose inhaled corticosteroids and other controllers to manage uncontrolled symptoms. Recent advances include the use of biologic agents targeting specific inflammation pathways, which have improved symptom control and quality of life, although their effects on small airways remain less understood. : This prospective observational study, conducted at Tor Vergata University Hospital in Rome from July 2021 to March 2024, aims to evaluate the efficacy of treatments in patients with uncontrolled severe asthma.

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Article Synopsis
  • Monkeypox (Mpox) is a disease caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV), and due to recent outbreaks outside Africa, many may lack immunity specifically for MPXV, though they might have some from past smallpox vaccinations.* -
  • The study involved 16 people who recovered from Mpox and 15 healthy controls, using their blood samples to measure T-cell responses after exposure to MPXV and smallpox vaccine peptides.* -
  • Results showed that those who recovered from Mpox had a significant immune response featuring multiple immune markers, indicating a mixed immune response that could help track immunity from vaccination or infection in the future.*
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