Publications by authors named "V Marchese"
Introduction: Anorectal melanoma (ARM) is rare and highly lethal neoplasm. It has a poorer prognosis compared with cutaneous ones. Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) has become the preferred method of nodal staging method for cutaneous melanoma.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The WHO set the global immunisation threshold for COVID-19 at 70% to achieve worldwide protection against the disease. To date, global COVID-19 vaccine coverage is still below this threshold, in particular in several sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries, such as Madagascar. While factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy have been widely explored in the past few years, research on drivers of COVID-19 vaccine uptake remains scarce.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: This case report describes the possibility of XEN63 lumen obstruction at the middle of the device and emphasizes the potential to restore its flow using an ab-externo revision technique involving a 10-0 nylon suture probe, before considering more aggressive surgical interventions.
Methods: A 55-year-old female with uveitic glaucoma underwent XEN63 implantation but experienced elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) (35 mm Hg) 1 month after the operation, despite medical therapy. A flat bleb, lack of response to medication, yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG) laser treatment, and slit-lamp needling necessitated revision.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to estimate the prevalence of Strongyloides stercoralis infection in four districts of Madagascar, focusing on coastal versus highland areas, where data on strongyloidiasis is limited.
- Serum and fecal samples were analyzed using real-time PCR and serology, revealing a significantly higher prevalence of infection in coastal districts (20.9% and 35.2%) compared to highland districts (5.6% and 6.1%).
- The research found a strong association between strongyloidiasis and hookworm infection, which was also linked to factors like male gender and lower education levels, suggesting potential public health interventions are needed in the most affected areas.
Purpose: To identify causes of balance impairment in children undergoing treatment for cancer and childhood cancer survivors.
Methods: A systematic search was performed according to PRISMA guidelines. Studies were included if participants were 0-19 years of age with a current/past diagnosis of cancer, an objective balance measure was reported, and a cause of balance impairment was either stated or implied.