Publications by authors named "S De Vincentis"
Purpose: To explore the prevalence of hypoparathyroidism (HPT), overt and subclinical, in a cohort of adults with Iron Overload Diseases (IOD). Secondary aim was to test the calcium (Ca)-to-phosphorus (P) ratio performance in identifying HPT.
Methods: Single-center, prospective, case-control study.
Objective: Many cases of subacute thyroiditis (SAT) have been described related to SARS-CoV-2 infection, but no prospective data about follow-up are known. This prospective, longitudinal, 3-year, multicentre study aims to explore the clinical peculiarities and outcome of SAT in relation to SARS-CoV-2 infection, ascertained with antibody dosage.
Methods: All patients receiving SAT diagnosis from November 2020 to May 2022 were enrolled.
Purpose: Sex steroids play a key role on male bone homeostasis and body composition (BC), their role in men living with HIV (MLWH) is less recognized. This study aimed at investigating the prevalence of low BMD, sarcopenia, and sarcopenic obesity (SO) and their relationship with sex steroids in MLWH aged < 50.
Methods: Prospective, cross-sectional, observational study on MLWH younger than 50 (median age 47.
Purpose: The utility of repeating ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (US-FNAB) in the follow-up of benign (THY2) thyroid nodules is still debated. The aim of this study was to retrospectively investigate the diagnostic value of re-biopsy of thyroid nodules following an initially benign result.
Methods: We retrospectively analyzed US-FNABs performed at the Unit of Endocrinology of Modena from 2006 to 2009.