Publications by authors named "Stefano Della Mura"
J Epidemiol Glob Health
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- A study in Piedmont, Italy evaluated the impact of an Allergy Call Center (ACC) program established to support patients at high risk for allergic reactions during the COVID-19 vaccination campaign.
- The ACC operated from May 2021 to December 2022, receiving 15,865 calls, with only 336 patients needing further referral to the specialized unit, indicating effective management of consultations.
- Overall, the study highlighted the success of proactive screening in reducing allergy-related concerns linked to COVID-19 vaccination, streamlining the referral process for high-risk patients.
Biomedicines
January 2023
Article Synopsis
- Inborn errors of immunity (IEI) involve a variety of diseases, and this study focuses on the prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) issues in patients with common variable immunodeficiency (CVID).
- A retrospective analysis was conducted with 141 IEI adult patients, investigating their GI symptoms, colon biopsy results, and any related biochemical abnormalities through specific questionnaires.
- Results showed that over half of the patients experienced GI symptoms, with significant microscopic changes in colon samples, indicating a relationship between these symptoms and the histological findings, despite no correlation with macroscopic alterations.
Article Synopsis
- A retrospective study was conducted to assess the prevalence of asthma among COVID-19 patients and the impact of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) on their outcomes compared to COPD and the general population.
- Findings indicated that asthma patients required more intensive respiratory support but had a lower mortality rate and shorter hospital stays when on ICS.
- The study concluded that asthma is not linked to worse COVID-19 outcomes, while COPD patients were found to be more compromised due to their higher comorbidity burden.
