Publications by authors named "R P Lieto"
Quantitative assessment of the extent of radiological alterations in interstitial lung diseases is a promising field of application that goes beyond the limitations of qualitative scoring. Analysis of density histograms, i.e.
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- Many refugees and asylum seekers experience significant psychological distress due to traumatic events in their home countries, during migration, and upon arrival in host countries like Italy, leading to higher rates of mental disorders compared to the general population.
- The study focused on a large group of adult refugees and asylum seekers in Campania, aiming to measure the prevalence of psychiatric disorders and understand the impact of various risk factors.
- Diagnosis involved structured interviews and assessments of socio-demographic factors, migration status, reception center conditions, cognitive function, and past traumas, revealing a complex relationship between these factors and mental health outcomes.
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- Pneumothorax (PNX) is frequent in emergency departments and needs quick diagnosis and treatment; this study examined how well transthoracic ultrasounds (TUSs) identify spontaneous PNX.
- 637 adult patients with chest pain and breathing issues from four Italian hospitals were included, and TUS results were compared to chest CT scans to determine accuracy metrics like sensitivity and specificity.
- TUS accurately identified 89.2% of spontaneous PNX cases but had low specificity (43.8%), indicating it shouldn't be the sole diagnostic tool; TUS results should be corroborated with a chest X-ray or CT scan for proper patient management.
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- - Immune-checkpoint inhibitors have significantly transformed cancer treatment by enhancing patient outcomes, but they can trigger immune-related side effects across various organs.
- - Pulmonary complications from these treatments are common and can be severe, making accurate diagnosis complex due to diverse symptoms and imaging findings.
- - Radiologists play a crucial role in identifying and diagnosing pulmonary complications early to evaluate their severity and help manage patient treatment effectively.