Publications by authors named "S Miceli"
This article is aimed at providing a solid empirical basis which can inspire the development of more informed strategies in the field of prevention of undocumented forms of migration across the Mediterranean. Besides, more traditional forms of human smuggling and trafficking, a new phenomenon has emerged especially along the Central Mediterranean route, i.e.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Multiple factors can fuel nurses' intention to leave their employing hospital or their profession. Job dissatisfaction and burnout are contributors to this decision. Sociodemographic and work context factors can also play a role in explaining nurses' intention to leave.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Heart failure (HF) with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) represents a major comorbidity in the elderly and is associated with cognitive impairment (CoI) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In this context, there is an increase in oxidative stress and platelet activation biomarkers. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of 6 months' treatment with SGLT2i on functional, mood-related, and cognitive aspects, assessed by performing a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA), and on oxidative stress and platelet activation biomarkers, in a cohort of HFpEF elderly patients with T2DM.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCurrent national availability of advanced echocardiography imaging: real world data from an Italian Society of Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging survey.
Eur Heart J Imaging Methods Pract
September 2023
Article Synopsis
- Advanced echocardiographic imaging (AEI) techniques, like 3D echocardiography and strain analysis, provide more accurate assessments of heart function compared to traditional methods, offering better prognostic insights.
- A national survey by the Italian Society of Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging revealed varying use of AEI across 173 echo labs in Italy, categorized into low, moderate, and high-volume activity based on the number of echocardiograms performed.
- Results showed that 3D transthoracic echocardiography was used in 75% of labs, with higher usage in high-volume centers, and strain analysis was employed by 80% of labs, indicating a trend towards more advanced imaging capabilities in
Heart failure (HF) is characterized by low-grade immune-mediated inflammation due to increased Toll-like receptor (TLR) expression as response to endotoxin increase and dysregulated gut barrier permeability. We investigated TLR expression and possible gut dysbiosis in HF patients compared to a control group. We enrolled 80 Caucasian HF patients and 20 controls.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF