84 results match your criteria: "I.R.C.C.S. "Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza" Hospital[Affiliation]"

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  • The study investigates sex differences in treatment approaches for pulmonary embolism (PE) among older adults, revealing that existing evidence on disparities is limited and often inconclusive due to small sample sizes and inadequate methods.
  • Analysis of data from a European PE registry and US Medicare beneficiaries shows no significant overall sex differences in the use of anticoagulation or advanced therapies, although fewer women received fibrinolytic therapy compared to men with intermediate-risk PE.
  • The authors suggest that future research should explore whether the observed sex disparities in treatment correlate with different clinical outcomes, especially regarding fibrinolytic therapy and advanced treatment utilization in older adults in the US.
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Blood Loss in Women of Childbearing Potential Taking Oral Anticoagulants for Venous Thromboembolism (The BLEED Study).

Thromb Haemost

November 2024

Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and Thrombosis Research Group, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

Background:  Oral anticoagulants (OAC) may exacerbate menstrual bleeding in women of childbearing age; however, the existing literature on this issue has several limitations.

Materials And Methods:  This study investigates abnormal uterine bleeding in women of childbearing age taking OAC-vitamin K antagonists or direct oral anticoagulants-for venous thromboembolism through a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data. Uterine bleeding was assessed using the Pictorial Blood Assessment Chart (PBAC) and hemoglobin (Hb) values during anticoagulation compared with prior therapy.

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K channels do play a role in cell shape changes observed during cell proliferation and apoptosis. Research suggested that the dynamics of the aggregation of Aquaporin-4 (AQP4) into AQP4-OAP isoforms can trigger cell shape changes in malignant glioma cells. Here, we investigated the relationship between AQP4 and some K channels in the malignant glioma U87 line.

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Gene-Gene Interaction Between Factor- and Genes in Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: The BEAST Study.

Neurology

June 2024

From the Institute of Cardiovascular Research Royal Holloway (G.K.-D., P.S.), University of London (ICR2UL), United Kingdom; Fondazione IRCCS Ca'Granda-Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (I.M., S.M.P., M.A., P.B., E.P.), A. Bianchi Bonomi Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center, Milan, Italy; Moncucco Hospital Group (I.M., E.G.), Lugano, Switzerland; Atherosclerosis and Thrombosis Unit (E.G., G.F., D.C.), I.R.C.C.S. Fondazione "Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza", S. Giovanni Rotondo; Medical and Surgical Department (E.G.), University of Foggia, Italy; Department of Obstetrics (E.G.), Gynaecology and Perinatal Medicine, First Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia; Neurology (S.H., J.P., E.H., T.T.), Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Finland; Department of Clinical Neuroscience (E.L., K.J., T.T.), Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg; Department of Neurology (E.L., K.J., T.T.), Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden; Medical Genetics (M. Margaglione, R.S.), Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Italy; Normandy University (V.L.C.D.), UNIROUEN, INSERM U1096, Rouen University Hospital, Vascular Hemostasis Unit and INSERM CIC-CRB 1404; Department of Neurology (A.B.T.), Rouen University Hospital, France; Neurology Unit (M.Z.), Stroke Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia; Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine (M. Mancuso), Neurological Institute, University of Pisa, Italy; UMC Utrecht Brain Center (Y.M.R.), Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands; Department of Neurology (B.B.W.), University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA; Department of Neurology (J.J.M., A.T.), University of Utah, Salt Lake City; Department of Neurology (S.Z., M.C.B., J.M.C.), Amsterdam University Medical Centers, location AMC, Amsterdam Neuroscience, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Neurosciences (R.L.), Experimental Neurology, KU Leuven-University of Leuven; VIB Center for Brain & Disease Research; Department of Neurology, University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium; Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation (E.P.), Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan; Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences (P. Costa), Neurology Clinic; Division of Biology and Genetics (M.C.), Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Italy; Stroke Center (D.A.D.S.), Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Central; CEEM and Institute of Anatomy (D.A.D.S.), Faculdade de Medicina; Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes (D.A.D.S., J.M.F.), Universidade de Lisboa; Department of Neurosciences (S.G.R., P. Canhao), Hospital of Santa Maria, University of Lisbon, Portugal; Stroke Clinic (A.A.), National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery Manuel Velasco Suarez, Mexico City; Department of Neurology (K.S.), University of Athens School of Medicine, Eginition Hospital, Athens, Greece; McMaster University (A.H., R.D., G.P.), Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Population Health Research Institute and Thrombosis and Atherosclerosis Research Institute, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Department of Medicine and Surgery (A.P.), University of Parma, Stroke Care Program, Department of Emergency, Parma University Hospital, Italy; Stroke Division (V.N.T.), Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, University of Melbourne, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia; and Department of Clinical Neuroscience (P.S.), Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom.

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  • Gene-gene interactions are believed to play a significant role in the development of multifactorial diseases like cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT), highlighting potential causes of unexplained heritability.
  • A study involving 882 CVT patients and 1,205 control participants found that specific gene variants significantly increased the likelihood of developing CVT, particularly when individuals had certain blood types.
  • The research concluded that the interactions between specific genes could raise the risk of CVT by as much as 14 times, underscoring the importance of understanding these genetic factors in disease etiology.
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Low absolute risk of thrombotic and cardiovascular events in outpatient pregnant women with COVID-19.

Thromb Res

May 2024

Cardiovascular Medicine Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, USA; Thrombosis Research Group, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, USA. Electronic address:

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  • Pregnancy can increase the risk of thrombotic and cardiovascular events, but the study investigates this risk specifically for outpatient pregnant women with COVID-19.
  • In a sample of 6,585 outpatients, only 169 were pregnant, and by 90 days post-diagnosis, two women had venous thrombosis, resulting in a low thrombotic event rate of 1.20%.
  • The study concludes that while the risk of thrombotic and cardiovascular events exists, the absolute rates are low enough that widespread preventative measures may not be necessary for outpatient pregnant women with COVID-19.
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Chronic diseases are a growing problem for global health due to the large number of people they involve, the repercussions they have on the mental and physical well-being of those affected, and the costs to society. Particularly, chronic illnesses of childhood have important psychological implications, not only for affected children but also for their parents. Among these pathologies, neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) and uveitis associated with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA-U) may affect mental and physical health, emotions, memory, learning, and socializing.

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  • Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) are rare tumors, and existing databases like SEER are outdated due to recent advancements in diagnostics and treatments, prompting the need for updated information.
  • In 2019, the Italian Association for Neuroendocrine Tumors (Itanet) launched a nationwide database to collect data on gastroenteropancreatic NENs from 37 Italian centers, focusing on details like age, diagnostics, tumor stage, and treatments.
  • By October 2023, the database has recorded data from 1,600 patients, with plans to reach 3,600 by the end of 2025, aiming to improve understanding of GEP-NENs and enhance patient
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• Despite the significance of oncoplastic procedure, an italian database is lacking. • Senonetwork established a multidisciplinary survey to assess their safety and efficacy. • Reconstructive outcomes were positive across low and high-volume centers.

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Objective: Bypass surgery plays a key role in complex lower limb lesions. However, there is a lack of evidence regarding the management of symptomatic prosthetic bypass graft (PBG) occlusion. This study aimed to report outcomes following open, hybrid, or endovascular management of patients presenting with symptomatic PBG occlusion.

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Sex-Related Differences in Patient Characteristics, Risk Factors, and Symptomatology in Older Adults with Pulmonary Embolism: Findings from the SERIOUS-PE Study.

Semin Thromb Hemost

October 2023

Chair for the Study of Thromboembolic Disease, Faculty of Health Sciences, UCAM - Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia, Murcia, Spain.

Sex-specific factors are implicated in pulmonary embolism (PE) presentation in young patients, as indicated by increased risk in pregnancy. Whether sex differences exist in PE presentation, comorbidities, and symptomatology in older adults, the age group in which most PEs occur, remains unknown. We identified older adults (aged ≥65 years) with PE in a large international PE registry replete with information about relevant clinical characteristics (RIETE registry, 2001-2021).

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Generation of an induced pluripotent stem cell line CSSi015-A (9553), carrying a point mutation c.2915C > T in the human calcium sensing receptor (CasR) gene.

Stem Cell Res

March 2023

Cellular Reprogramming Unit, Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, Viale dei Cappuccini, San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia 71013, Italy. Electronic address:

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  • Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia (FHH1) is a rare genetic disease where people have high levels of calcium in their blood but normal levels of a hormone called PTH, and they don't excrete much calcium in their urine.
  • It is caused by changes (mutations) in a gene called CaSR that helps the body sense and manage calcium levels.
  • Researchers created special stem cells from a patient with this condition using a safe virus technique to study the disease better.
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease characterized by the loss of the upper and lower motor neurons (MNs). About 10% of patients have a family history (familial, fALS); however, most patients seem to develop the sporadic form of the disease (sALS). (Cu/Zn superoxide dismutase-1) is the first studied gene among the ones related to ALS.

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Reply: The pathway to the 'truth' in the study of recurrent pregnancy loss and thrombophilia.

Hum Reprod

December 2021

Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.

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Thrombophilia, Antithrombotic Therapy, and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: A Call for Pragmatism in the Face of Unknowns.

Semin Reprod Med

November 2021

Thrombosis and Haemostasis Unit, Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. "Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza," S. Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia, Italy.

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Tyrosine kinase inhibitors have improved survival for patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph+) acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). However, prognosis for old or unfit patients remains poor. In the INCB84344-201 (formerly GIMEMA LAL 1811) prospective, multicenter, phase 2 trial, we tested the efficacy and safety of ponatinib plus prednisone in newly diagnosed patients with Ph+ ALL ≥60 years, or unfit for intensive chemotherapy and stem cell transplantation.

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Mitochondria are dynamic organelles undergoing continuous fusion and fission with Drp1, encoded by the gene, required for mitochondrial fragmentation. dominant pathogenic variants lead to progressive neurological disorders with early exitus. Herein we report on the case of a boy affected by epileptic encephalopathy carrying two heterozygous variants () of the gene: a pathogenic variant (PV) c.

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  • The study analyzed the effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) in treating COVID-19 by observing 4,396 patients hospitalized in Italy from February to May 2020, revealing mixed results from previous research.
  • Two patient clusters were identified: a younger, healthier group at lower risk of death and an older, sicker group at higher risk, highlighting differing impacts of HCQ on these populations.
  • HCQ appeared to significantly reduce mortality risk in the lower risk cluster, suggesting that it may be more beneficial for patients with fewer comorbidities, potentially clarifying debates around its efficacy in COVID-19 treatment.
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Thrombophilia, Inflammation, and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: A Case-Based Review.

Semin Reprod Med

March 2021

Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.

Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is defined as the loss of two or more pregnancies and is often multifactorial with the majority of miscarriages being due to aneuploidy and anatomic or physiological abnormalities. However, inherited or acquired thrombophilias have also been associated with RPL, albeit inconsistently. While inherited thrombophilias, such as factor V Leiden and prothrombin gene mutation, are relatively prevalent in women with RPL compared with the general population, a causal link has yet to be definitively established.

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  • The study investigates the evaluation and care provided to women suffering from unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) or intra-uterine fetal death (IUFD), focusing on treatment options like low-molecular weight heparin (LMWH) and low-dose aspirin (ASA).
  • Conducted across 12 hospitals in three countries from 2012 to 2019, the research included a cohort of women with a history of multiple pregnancy losses and aimed to identify factors influencing pregnancy outcomes.
  • The results showed that 77% of the analyzed women had live births, with treatments prescribed differently based on whether they had thrombophilia, yet the effectiveness of the treatments remained inconclusive due to patient variability.
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  • In 2008, guidelines were established for researching autophagy, which has since gained significant interest and new technologies, necessitating regular updates to monitoring methods across various organisms.
  • The new guidelines emphasize selecting appropriate techniques to evaluate autophagy while noting that no single method suits all situations; thus, a combination of methods is encouraged.
  • The document highlights that key proteins involved in autophagy also impact other cellular processes, suggesting genetic studies should focus on multiple autophagy-related genes to fully understand these pathways.
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  • - The study investigated whether administering heparin in hospitals improves survival rates among COVID-19 patients, due to a linked hypercoagulable condition that can worsen the disease.
  • - An analysis of 2,574 patients across Italy showed that 70.1% received heparin, leading to significantly lower death rates (7.4 vs. 14.0 per 1,000 person-days) among those treated with heparin.
  • - The findings suggest that heparin is associated with a 40% reduction in death risk, especially for critically ill patients, indicating its potential benefit, although further randomized clinical trials are necessary for definitive guidance.
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The curious incident of a cavum velum interpositum cyst in twins of a mother carrying May-Hegglin anomaly: a case report and short literature review.

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

December 2020

Thrombosis and Haemostasis Unit, Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. "Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza", Viale Cappuccini, S. Giovanni Rotondo, 71013, Foggia, Italy.

Background: May-Hegglin anomaly is an autosomal dominant inherited condition, characterized by thrombocytopenia, giant platelets and Dohle-like bodies. Incidence is unknown and affected individuals can show from mild to moderate-severe haemorrhagic symptoms. The cyst of cavum veli interpositi (a virtual space filled with fluid within the third ventricle) is rarely reported in the foetal period.

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Objective: Despite recent advances in treatment options, pancreatic cancer remains the most deadly major cancer. Targeting metabolism represents an emerging anti-cancer strategy.

Results: Metagenomic 16S analysis was employed to explore the effect of Dichloroacetate (DCA) on the composition of the fecal microbiota and metabolomic profile was assessed on in vivo pancreatic cancer mouse xenograft model.

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