Publications by authors named "V Belleudi"

CAR-T therapies are a form of innovative and personalised immunotherapy in the field of onco-haematology. Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a very aggressive form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) for which CAR-T therapies are approved as 3rd-line and more recently (from 11/11/2023), as 2nd-line for patients who relapse within 12 months after 1st-line chemo-immunotherapy. This study was conducted to estimate the eligible DLBCL population for CAR-T therapies in 2024 in Lazio region.

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Introduction: In recent times, TikTok 'weight loss influencers' have been promoting the use of GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, with particular emphasis on semaglutide. The popularity of this class of drugs has been amplified by the statements of Elon Musk, who publicly declared in October 2022 that he had lost weight thanks to Wegovy, a semaglutide-based medication launched in the US. In Italy, GLP-1 receptor agonists are mainly indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, but in certain cases they can be prescribed off-label for obesity and overweight.

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Background: Monitoring biologic drug therapy during pregnancy in women with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs) is crucial to ensure treatments align with evidence-based practices.

Research Design And Methods: A retrospective cohort study based on healthcare claims data from eight Italian regions was conducted, analyzing deliveries between 2009 and 2021. The study included women receiving biologic drugs within nine months before their last menstruation.

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This analysis aims to describe the care pathways of patients with central nervous system (Cns) tumors during the last 30 days of life, using relevant indicators retrieved from regional healthcare information system data, compare these indicators with those of patients who died from other solid tumors, and assess the role of socioeconomic position (Sep) in accessing end-of-life care among Cns patients. The study included 2,795 patients who died from Cns tumors between 2015 and 2019. In the last 30 days of life, compared to the solid tumor cohort, Cns patients had less access to emergency services and hospitalizations.

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Objectives: To investigate the use of maintenance immunosuppressive treatments following liver transplantation and to compare their risk-benefit profiles in clinical practice.

Design: Retrospective multicentrer cohort study.

Setting: Four Italian regions (Lombardy, Veneto, Lazio, Sardinia).

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