Publications by authors named "P Morello"
This case report presents a rare occurrence of acute pericarditis coinciding with acute aortic dissection (AAD), emphasizing the significance of recognizing and managing these dual conditions effectively. It highlights the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach and underscores the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion regardless of symptomatology to ensure prompt patient management and complication prevention. This case describes a 91-year-old male patient, who initially presented with mild chest pain, and was later diagnosed with AAD alongside acute pericarditis.
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- A thymoma is a rare, aggressive tumor of the thymus gland that can lead to complications like recurrence and autoimmune disorders, and its relationship with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is not fully understood.
- The case study involves a 69-year-old male with a history of recurrent thymoma and the later development of MDS, despite multiple treatment attempts including surgery and various therapies.
- This situation highlights the need for more research into the connection between thymoma and hematologic disorders, as well as the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing such complex cases for better patient outcomes.
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are considered a reliable contraceptive option for women, but they can come with side effects. There is a disconnect in standard guidelines for IUD insertion within and without the U.S.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPreliminary evidence shows that the kynurenine pathway (KP) may be altered in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We thus conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis exploring the peripheral blood concentrations of tryptophan catabolites (TRYCATs) in people with ADHD. We searched the main electronic databases up to 7th December 2023.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) 2030 Program (2017-2021) was launched to accelerate World Health Organization (WHO) FCTC implementation in 15 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We evaluated the Program in six domains: Governance; Smoke-Free Policies; Taxation; Packaging and Health Warnings; Tobacco Advertising, Promotion, and Sponsorship (TAPS) bans; and International and Regional Cooperation.
Aims And Methods: Following a mixed-methods design, we surveyed (June-September 2020) FCTC focal persons in 14 of the 15 countries, to understand the Program's financial and technical inputs and progress made in each of the six domains.