Publications by authors named "S Di Giorgi"
Background: Deformed wing virus (DWV) is a major honey bee pathogen that is actively transmitted by the parasitic mite Varroa destructor and plays a primary role in Apis mellifera winter colony losses. Despite intense investigation on this pollinator, which has a unique environmental and economic importance, the mechanisms underlying the molecular interactions between DWV and honey bees are still poorly understood. Here, we report on a group of honey bee proteins, identified by mass spectrometry, that specifically co-immunoprecipitate with DWV virus particles.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Studies suggest alcohol and/or other substance misuse may develop after bariatric surgery (BS), but findings are not consistent or conclusive.
Procedures: This cross-sectional online survey investigated alcohol and other substance use, via a modified version of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, before and after bariatric surgery, compared to a non-bariatric surgery sample. Data were anonymously collected via Qualtrics from adults who reported alcohol or substance use (BS, n = 328; non-BS, n = 292).
Introduction: In the literature, the data about the factors related to the choice of the setting at patient's first palliative care admission visit are scanty. In fact it seems that the choice between home or hospice care is mainly based on the opinions and needs of patients, families and physicians. This study aims to address the association between the clinical factors detected at the first palliative visit in advanced cancer patients and the choice of palliative care setting (i.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRhizarthrosis is the most frequent form of osteoarthritis and is responsible for pain, disability and reduced functionality. The aim of the study is to investigate the clinical effects of shock wave treatment in patients suffering from arthritis of the first finger. A prospective clinical study was designed, in which 72 patients affected by rhizarthrosis were randomized to treatment with shock waves or exercises; in both groups an immobilization brace was used on the first finger.
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- Plantar fasciitis is a common source of foot pain, often linked with heel bone edema, and this study aimed to examine how treatments like laser therapy and exercises affected patients with this condition.
- A randomized trial involved 48 participants who either received a combination of high-energy laser therapy and exercises or exercises alone, with evaluations conducted at various intervals for pain, functionality, and other improvements.
- Both treatment approaches showed effectiveness, with the laser group demonstrating significantly better outcomes in pain relief and reduced fascia thickness compared to the control group over time, although benefits were observed in both groups regardless of bone edema presence.