Publications by authors named "Rosaria Disclafani"
The is the only known sea turtle that nests along the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea. It is considered a vulnerable species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) because it is threatened by human activities. The aim of this work was to analyze biochemical parameters in different age groups of subjects recovered at the Centro di Referenza Nazionale sul Benessere, Monitoraggio e Diagnostica delle Malattie delle Tartarughe Marine (C.
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- The study investigates the stress and inflammatory responses of tourism carriage horses in Sicily by analyzing blood samples before and after a typical workday in the summer months of 2022.
- Results showed an increase in certain red blood cell indices after work, but cortisol and protein levels remained stable, indicating the horses may be adapting to the workload.
- However, higher stress levels were noted during July due to increased temperature and humidity, suggesting it is better to avoid working these horses during the hottest parts of the summer.
Background: Patients suffering from non-celiac wheat sensitivity (NCWS) frequently report extra-intestinal symptoms, such as anemia.
Aims: We investigated the prevalence and associated clinical features of anemia in NCWS patients.
Methods: Data from 244 NCWS patients, diagnosed by double-blind placebo-controlled wheat challenge, were retrospectively reviewed and compared with 2 control groups (celiac disease (CD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)).
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- - Anemia is a common issue in patients with Celiac Disease (CD) and is often linked to iron deficiency, with over half of studied patients showing signs of mild to moderate anemia.
- - A study of 159 CD patients revealed that 46% of those initially anemic continued to have anemia even after following a strict gluten-free diet (GFD) for one year.
- - Factors like being female, having a lower body mass index (BMI), experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding, and having low ferritin levels were associated with persistent anemia, suggesting that some cases may stem from iron loss rather than malabsorption.
Background And Aims: A wheat-free diet (WFD) represents the elective treatment for Non-celiac Wheat Sensitivity (NCWS) patients. Preliminary reports have shown a possible better tolerability of ancient grains in these subjects. The aim of this observational study was to evaluate the frequency of consumption of ancient grains and its correlation with clinical manifestations in NCWS patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA Geographical Information System Based Approach for Integrated Strategies of Tick Surveillance and Control in the Peri-Urban Natural Reserve of Monte Pellegrino (Palermo, Southern Italy).
Int J Environ Res Public Health
February 2018
Ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) are bloodsucking arthropods involved in pathogen transmission in animals and humans. Tick activity depends on various ecological factors such as vegetation, hosts, and temperature. The aim of this study was to analyse the spatial/temporal distribution of ticks in six sites within a peri-urban area of Palermo (Natural Reserve of Monte Pellegrino) and correlate it with field data using Geographical Information System (GIS) data.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFControl of tick infestations and pathogen prevalence in cattle and sheep farms vaccinated with the recombinant Subolesin-Major Surface Protein 1a chimeric antigen.
Parasit Vectors
January 2014
Background: Despite the use of chemical acaricides, tick infestations continue to affect animal health and production worldwide. Tick vaccines have been proposed as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative for tick control. Vaccination with the candidate tick protective antigen, Subolesin (SUB), has been shown experimentally to be effective in controlling vector infestations and pathogen infection.
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