A5078282419- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Neuroscience and Music Perception
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
- Subterranean biodiversity and taxonomy
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Creativity in Education and Neuroscience
- Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Transactional Analysis in Psychotherapy
- Respiratory viral infections research
Fondazione Edmund Mach
2015-2025
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
2020-2024
University of Milan
2021-2024
Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic
2021-2023
University of the Sacred Heart
2022
Marconi University
2019
CHU Ambroise Paré
2010
University of Padua
2010
Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Puglia e della Basilicata
1997
Istituto Superiore di Sanità
1988
In Europe, Ixodes ricinus L. is the main vector of a variety zoonotic pathogens, acquired through blood meals taken once per stage from vertebrate host. Defining tick hosts in given area important for planning public health interventions; however, until recently, no robust molecular methods existed meal identification questing ticks. Here we improved time- and cost-effectiveness an HRMA protocol analysis used it to identify sources sheep larvae Italian alpine forests. Nine hundred nymphs...
We describe Stammericaris destillans sp. nov., and re-describe trinacriae (Pesce, Galassi Cottarelli 1988) based on new material. The two species were collected from epikarstic drips pools the floor of different caves: a karstic (Molara Cave) gypsum (Entella cave, respectively, both located in Sicily, Italy. also report presence previously undescribed structures for amyclaea (Cottarelli 1969) orcina (Chappuis 1938). Phylogenetic analyses mitochondrial COI ribosomal 18S genes attributed to...
Abstract The wolf ( Canis lupus ) is among the most controversial of wildlife species. Abundance estimates are required to inform public debate and policy decisions, but obtaining them at biologically relevant scales challenging. We developed a system for comprehensive population estimation across Italian alpine region (100,000 km 2 ), involving 1513 trained operators representing 160 institutions. This extensive network allowed coordinated genetic sample collection landscape‐level spatial...
Abstract Echinococcus multilocularis ( Em ) is a neglected zoonotic cestode circulating among wild canids and voles across the northern hemisphere, aetiological agent of alveolar echinococcosis in humans. The expansion European distribution this parasite has been raising public health concerns recent decades. We aimed to investigate occurrence other taeniids carnivore faeces Apuan Alps Regional Park Monte Pisano mountain chain (northern Tuscany), few hundred kilometres from nearest report...
To evaluate if body image disturbance and alexithymia, two major clinical features of eating disorders (ED), are predicted by an altered parental bonding.64 female ED outpatients 68 healthy controls were assessed means the Parental Bonding Instrument (PBI), Body Uneasiness Test (BUT), Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20). Pearson's correlations multiple stepwise regression analysis applied to explore contribution PBI factors on BUT TAS scores.BUT weight phobia, concerns, avoidance,...
Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) has had a strong psychological impact on the Italian population. Italy was heavily affected by virus before other countries in Europe, experiencing highest number of deaths. Unknown symptoms early stages pandemic and absence clear transmission links people’s wellbeing. Individual personality differences played key role perceived wellbeing during pandemic. The present exploratory study sought to evaluate COVID-19 health identify how is influenced traits. A...
Different studies confirm a stronger link between maladaptive personality traits and Non-suicidal Self-injury (NSSI). Additionally, the interest in relationship experience of COVID-19 pandemic NSSI is growing. The present study aims (a) to investigate differences individuals with NSSI, suicidal ideation, ideation co-occurrence none; (b) observe which predominantly influence occurrence self-harm acts; (c) evaluate difference attitudes pre post pandemic.270 (108 males 162 females) participants...
The current range of labeling terms-at-risk mental state (ARMS), ultra-high risk for psychosis (UHR), and attenuated psychotic syndrome (APS)-used to refer the psychosis-risk concept is varied, their acceptability potential stigma are not well understood. By involving Italian youth with lived experience ill-health, we aimed generate new terms psychosis-risk, evaluate literacy, attitudes, preferences regarding these existing terms. Additionally, investigated opinions disclosure at-risk in...
Surveillance of Echinococcus multilocularis at the edge its range is hindered by fragmented distributional patterns and low prevalence in definitive hosts. Thus, tests with adequate levels sensitivity are especially important for discriminating between infected non-infected areas. In this study we reassessed E . southern border distribution Province Bolzano (Alto Adige, northeastern Alps, Italy), to improve surveillance wildlife provide more accurate estimates exposure risk. We compared...
Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato is a genetically diverse group of spirochetes that includes the agent Lyme borreliosis in which genospecies tend to be associated with specific clinical features. The aim study was determine prevalence and genetic diversity 524 ticks collected woods western province Belgium. Presence determined by phase contrast microscopy. mean infection rate 12.0%. Variability observed among five sites examined, ranging from 2.8 21.6%. Identification PCR sequencing. most...
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to be a highly stressful event with major impact on psychological mental health worldwide. The use of different coping strategies may change the perception well-being during pandemic. present study aims explore in relation sociodemographic variables and analyse Italian population dealing COVID-19. Implications for clinical interventions are reported. A total 537 individuals (>18) participated survey completing measures data, general well-being,...
Several studies have identified ultra-high-risk criteria that may characterize an at-risk mental state and predict the transition of psychotic evolution. Personality traits play a crucial role in this process.The current study aims to: (a) explore evolution initial diagnosis over 12 months; (b) assess differences social occupational functioning; (c) identify common (trans-diagnostic) personality risk.The sample includes 97 (44 males 53 females) young adults. They completed assessment...
Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social NetworkingAhead of Print Harmonizing Emotions: Assessing Implicit Explicit Emotional Responses in Elderly through Music Therapy SessionsCompiled by: Chiara Rossi, Matteo Brazzelli, Osmano Oasi, Giuseppe RivaCompiled RossiAddress correspondence to: Catholic University Milan, Largo Gemelli 1, 20123 Italy E-mail Address: [email protected]Humane Technology Laboratory, Italy.Department Psychology, Italy.Search for more papers by this author, BrazzelliAddress...
When researchers and clinicians try to identify appropriate effective ways improve well-being among different populations, music is often included in interventions or research projects. The existing literature has consistently reported interactions between the effects of personality traits listening. However, interrelations individual after listening are still partially unclear. This systematic review, registered on PROSPERO, investigates relationship everyday listening, characteristics —...
Psychotherapeutic failures involve situational, relational, and personal factors. Dropout refers to a patient's unilateral termination of treatment without the therapist's knowledge or approval. Premature occurs when therapy is discontinued before achieving sufficient reduction in initial problems.
Virtual Reality has significantly improved the understanding of body experience, through techniques such as Body Illusion. Illusion allows individuals to perceive an artificial their own, changing perceptual and affective components. Prior research predominantly focused on female participants, leaving impact males less understood. This study seeks fill this gap by examining nuanced bodily experiences men in comparison women. 40 participants (20 females 20 males) were proposed with...
The abandonment of psychotherapeutic treatments is influenced by various factors, including patient characteristics, therapist traits, and the therapeutic relationship. Despite well-documented importance these limited empirical research has focused on role relationship characteristics therapist-patient dyads in predicting treatment dropout. This study protocol outlines a longitudinal project aimed at dropout non-response psychotherapy for individuals with personality disorders. seeks to...
Research on the relationship between personality and psychosis onset is growing, with goal of preventing or intervening early in patients' vulnerability. The identification individuals at-risk mental states has enabled development intervention strategies, such as Programma 2000, a youth health service that was implemented Milan (Italy).Focusing 18-25 age range-the time window highest incidence psychotic onset-this study aims to identify traits may characterize social functioning group...