Publications by authors named "R Alessandra"
Article Synopsis
- A study conducted on aged patients with COVID-19 pneumonia at a hospital in Italy aimed to define the immune responses related to the infection, particularly focusing on the effects of vaccination.
- The study analyzed humoral responses (like antibody production) and cellular responses (like T-cell counts), comparing vaccinated and unvaccinated patients to understand their immunity levels and disease severity.
- Results showed unvaccinated patients had worse outcomes and lower immune responses, with vaccinated individuals exhibiting higher antibody levels and T-cell counts, especially against the Delta variant.
Article Synopsis
- This study looked at facial nerve schwannomas (FNSs) and hemangiomas (FNHs) to understand their characteristics, clinical features, and management options, specifically the effectiveness of cable nerve grafting after nerve sectioning during tumor removal.
- The retrospective analysis involved 84 FNS and 42 FNH cases treated at a specialized center from 1989 to 2020, focusing on the locations of the tumors and the postoperative results over time.
- Findings revealed that FNSs usually affected more nerve segments than FNHs, with around 78.6% of patients successfully restored through cable grafting; patient outcomes improved significantly, especially in those with lower preoperative House-Brackmann grades.
Introduction: This case report presents two patients affected by a very rare association of bilateral retinoblastoma and osteogenesis imperfecta.
Case Report: Two Caucasian males with familial history and clinical signs of osteogenesis imperfecta came to our attention for bilateral leukocoria. The ocular fundus examination revealed bilateral retinoblastoma.
Objective: The purpose of this report is to compare satisfaction of patients rehabilitated with full-mouth fixed prostheses using computer-aided flapless implant placement and immediate loading with patients rehabilitated with conventional removable prostheses.
Materials And Methods: The study included 30 consecutive fully edentulous patients who received 312 implants and 30 matched controls treated with conventional removable prostheses. Mandible and maxilla were treated in the same surgical session with computer-guided flapless approach using NobelGuide protocol.
Background And Aims: Although the management of thymomas has been extensively evaluated, the value of prognostic factors in the outcome of these patients remains unclear.
Methods And Results: The medical records of all patients who underwent resection of thymoma between January 1985 and September 2010 at a single thoracic unit were reviewed. Patients were followed up with reference to disease recurrence and development of additional malignancies (AM).