A5049365894- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia research
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Multiple and Secondary Primary Cancers
- Infection Control in Healthcare
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Diet and metabolism studies
- AI in cancer detection
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
- Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Liver Disease and Transplantation
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Breast Lesions and Carcinomas
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
Policlinico Universitario di Catania
2017-2025
IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital
2024
Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico - Vittorio Emanuele
2018-2022
Istituto Mediterraneo per i Trapianti e Terapie ad Alta Specializzazione
2020
University of Catania
1994-2019
Presidio Ospedaliero
2016
Epidemiological data for sarcoma in adolescents and young adults (AYAs) across age groups are limited. We aim to: 1) update incidence, survival, changes over time European AYAs; 2) provide an updated comparison of survival AYAs versus children mature adults. calculated crude incidence rates (IR) per 100,000 population year from 2006 to 2013. Using the period approach, we 5-year relative (RS) follow-up 2010-2014. estimated bone (BS) soft tissue (STS) subtypes years 2000-2013. In AYAs, IR was...
In recent years, a phenomenon known as "vaccine hesitancy" has spread throughout the world, even among health workers, determining reduction in vaccination coverage (VC).A study aimed at evaluating VC healthcare workers (HCWs) 10 Italian cities (L'Aquila, Genoa, Milan, Palermo, Sassari, Catanzaro, Ferrara, Catania, Naples, Messina) was performed.Annex 3 of Presidential Decree n. 445 28 December 2000 used to collect information on status HCWs. The mean and standard deviation (SD) were...
Dietary polyphenols gained the interest of scientific community due to their wide content in a variety plant-derived foods and beverages commonly consumed, such as fruits, vegetables, coffee, tea, cocoa. We aimed investigate whether there was an association between dietary phenolic acid consumption prostate cancer (PCa) South Italy. conducted population-based case-control study from January 2015 December 2016 single institution municipality Catania, southern Italy (Registration number:...
Objective The aim of the paper is to review current information relating diagnosis and treatment hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in pregnant women children, particularly those infected by mother-to-child transmission. Study Design A published literature was performed identify relevant articles between January 2015 March 2019 on: HCV woman, mother-to child-transmission pediatrics. results evaluation different studies were summarized two sections describing separately screening effective...
The aim of the study was to assess adherence hand washing by healthcare workers (HCWs) and its variations over time in hospital wards. We wanted check whether pandemic had changed behavior HCWs. conducted between 1 January 2015, 31 December 2020. HCWs were observed their compliance with Five Moments for Hand Hygiene. described percentage World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines stratified per year, specialty areas, different types also use gloves. Descriptive data reported as frequencies...

 Background: nurses’ knowledge, attitudes and practices towards patients with HIV/AIDS are of ongoing interest, especially in developing countries. Nothing or very little is known about Italian nurses.
 Methods: behaviours the nurses (n=107) from one university hospital inCatania,Sicily, were documented. Comparisons among belonging to different Operative Units (O.U.) conducted by chi-square test (P<0.05).
 Results: although HIV was main concern regard contracting...
Healthcare workers (HCWs) are exposed to biological hazards on a daily basis. The aim of the present study was evaluate risks infection after occupational exposure blood or body fluids among HCWs operating in period 2013-2014, university hospital Southern Italy. frequency accidents during 2-year always lower than 5%. In 2013, 103 cases occurred; 2014, number injuries had significantly decreased (n = 60). an anti-hepatitis B surface antigen protective titer only found 70% cases; subjects with...
This study aims to investigate the quality of life and therapeutic compliance patients who received a liver transplant, from living or deceased donor, at IRCCS ISMETT in last three years. Liver transplantation is an effective strategy for with end-stage failure. The (QOL) disease placed under considerable stress due debilitating clinical conditions related issues experienced everyday by these individuals. concept QOL being increasingly used define individual perception health, including...
Abstract: The present trial was designed to test the effects of G‐CSF on duration second phase induction chemotherapy in children with newly diagnosed acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). A total 32 patients were assigned randomly a group that received (14 patients; A) or did not receive (18 B) (10 g/kg/day subcutaneously and daily) throughout therapy. One 14 (7.1%) 2 18 (11.1%) B completed course within planned time. median length this 37 days (range, 29 65; mean, 40; SD, 8.6) for 36 from...
PURPOSE As part of a study on the pharmacokinetics associated with administration asparaginase (ASNase) from Erwinia to CNS, we determined levels asparagine in CSF children acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). PATIENTS AND METHODS Twenty received eight standard doses intramuscular ASNase (10,000 IU/m2) every 3 days as induction therapy. In postremission phase therapy, were randomized receive either 20 courses high-dose (25,000 weekly (n = 8) or four standard-dose 12). RESULTS All patients had...
Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease. Unvaccinated pregnant women are not only at risk of infection but also severe pregnancy complications. As measles causes dysregulation the entire immune system, we describe immunological variations and how response mechanisms can lead to adverse outcomes. We evaluated data during outbreak reported in province Catania, Italy, from May 2017 June 2018. controlled hospital discharge records for patients admitted obstetric wards searching...