A5007594686- Legionella and Acanthamoeba research
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Water Treatment and Disinfection
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure
- Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing
- Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments
- Healthcare Facilities Design and Sustainability
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- COVID-19 impact on air quality
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies
- Gut microbiota and health
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances
- Scientific Computing and Data Management
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
- Probiotics and Fermented Foods
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Biomedical Research
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Research Data Management Practices
Institute of Biomembranes, Bioenergetics and Molecular Biotechnologies
2024
University of Bari Aldo Moro
1991-2023
University of Turin
1987
<ns3:p>Background ELIXIR is a pan-European public-funded research infrastructure dedicated to life science data. As such, it must demonstrate public value its funders and stakeholders. We present methods inventory publications linked that have received funding support, as well related citation metrics, used performance metrics for these audiences. Methods To overcome challenges inherent in ELIXIR’s distributed structure, the fact those publishing ELIXIR-supported work are typically working...
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) emerged in March 2020 Italy, leading to the pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) that continues cause high global morbidity and mortality human populations. Numerous studies have focused on spread persistence virus hospital setting. New scientific evidence shows SARS-CoV-2 is present different community environments. Although aerosol one main routes transmission for SARS-CoV-2, indirect contact through virus-contaminated...
Although direct contact is considered the main mode of transmission SARS-CoV-2, environmental factors play an important role. In this study, we evaluated presence SARS-CoV-2 on bus and train surfaces. From buses, took samples from following areas: handrails used to enter or exit bus, stop request buttons handles next seats. trains, sampled surfaces were train, door open/close buttons, seats, tables toilet handles. was detected 10.7% tested overall, 19.3% 2% (p < 0.0001). On most contaminated...
Understanding the actual distribution of different Legionella species in water networks would help prevent outbreaks. Culture investigations followed by serological agglutination tests, with poly/monovalent antisera, still represent gold standard for isolation and identification strains. However, also MALDI-TOF mip-gene sequencing are currently used. This study was conducted to genetically correlate strains non pneumophila (L-np) isolated during environmental surveillance comparing molecular...
The consumption of hot drinks dispensed from vending machines has become a common practice, both in workplaces and during free time. Every day, millions bulk are sold, but the quality products distributed may not always be guaranteed, as it is related to many factors such water, raw materials used, effectiveness equipment's cleaning system. purpose this study evaluate hygienic-sanitary requirements machine surfaces. investigation highlighted microbial contamination coffee Although "coffee...
The quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA) framework is used for assessing health coming from pathogens in the environment. In this paper, we QMRA to evaluate infection of L. pneumophila attributable sink usage a toilet cabin on Italian long-distance public transportation (LDT). LDT has water distribution systems with points Legionella proliferation, as well premise plumbing drinking water, but they are not considered assessment. Monitoring data revealed that approximately 55% samples...
<ns4:p>Background ELIXIR is a pan-European public-funded research infrastructure dedicated to life science data. As such, it must demonstrate public value its funders and stakeholders. We present methods inventory publications linked that have received funding support, as well related citation metrics, used performance metrics for these audiences. Methods To overcome challenges inherent in ELIXIR’s distributed structure, the fact those publishing ELIXIR-supported work are typically working...
Legionellosis is a severe pneumonia caused by the inhalation of aerosols containing Legionella, Gram-negative bacteria present in water systems touristic-recreational facilities. The purpose this study was to develop scoring tool predict risk both environmental contamination and Legionnaires' disease cases such facilities Apulia region southern Italy. We analyzed 47 structural management parameters/risk factors related buildings, systems, air conditioning at A Poisson regression model used...
Legionnaires' disease is caused by inhalation or aspiration of small water droplets contaminated with Legionella, commonly found in natural and man-made systems moist soil. Over the past 5 years, notification rates this have almost doubled European Union (EU) / Environmental Agency (EEA), from 1.4 2015 to 2.2 cases per 100,000 population 2019. Some studies show that greater presence microorganism network increase legionellosis could be related variations some environmental factors, such as...
Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the inhalation or aspiration water droplets contaminated with Legionella pneumophila and other species. These bacteria are commonly found in natural habitats man-made systems. significant public health problem, especially healthcare settings where patients may be exposed to environmental sources. Nosocomial outbreaks have been reported worldwide, leading high morbidity mortality rates, increased costs. This study aimed compare,...
Population Medicine considers the following types of articles:• Research Papers -reports data from original research or secondary dataset analyses.• Review -comprehensive, authoritative, reviews within journal's scope.These include both systematic and narrative reviews.• Short Reports -brief reports research.• Policy Case Studies articles on policy development at a regional national level.• Study Protocols -articles describing protocol study.• Methodology -papers that present different...
Population Medicine considers the following types of articles:• Research Papers -reports data from original research or secondary dataset analyses.• Review -comprehensive, authoritative, reviews within journal's scope.These include both systematic and narrative reviews.• Short Reports -brief reports research.• Policy Case Studies articles on policy development at a regional national level.• Study Protocols -articles describing protocol study.• Methodology -papers that present different...
Abrupt reduction in aortic blood pressure by haemorrhage the anaesthetized dog has previously been used to assess effect of elastic recoil and myogenic properties coronary vascular wall on diastolic resistance. Using such assessments this study examines whether beta-blockade influences magnitude vessel In two groups dogs abrupt caused resulted an initial increase resistance, followed its decline control value. first group with intact vagi, a greater resistance attenuation subsequent decline....
Awareness of the importance microbial contamination air and surfaces has increased significantly during COVID-19 pandemic. The aim this study was to evaluate presence bacteria fungi in on within some critical areas large supermarkets with without an ozonation system. Surveys were conducted four belonging same commercial chain Apulian city June 2021, which two (A B) equipped system, (C D) did not have any air-diffused remediation treatment. There a statistically significant difference total...
With the present study a system of integrated transport for city around 40,000 inhabitants is proposed. The being considered was built at time less activity than today, with consequence that roads are restricted and not able to cope growth in traffic. A solution proposed form driver-less monorail on existing crosses about 4 meters height one-way circular run regular intervals. It new will integrate railroad other ground transport. From analysis flows traffic projections those future, it has...