A5056611274- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
- Thallium and Germanium Studies
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Noise Effects and Management
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
- Vehicle Noise and Vibration Control
- Heavy metals in environment
- Thermoregulation and physiological responses
- Immune Response and Inflammation
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- Mercury impact and mitigation studies
- Retinal Diseases and Treatments
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
University of Pisa
2014-2024
Istituto di Fisiologia Clinica
2023
Agenzia Regionale di Sanità della Toscana
2021
Noise is one of the most diffused environmental stressors affecting modern life. As such, scientific community committed to studying main emission and transmission mechanisms aiming at reducing citizens’ exposure, but also actively effects that noise has on health. However, literature lacks data multiple sources cardiovascular outcomes. The present cross-sectional study aims evaluate impact different types source (road, railway, airport recreational) in an urban context have blood pressure...
Measures implemented in many countries to contain the COVID-19 pandemic resulted a change lifestyle with unpredictable consequences on physical and mental health. We aimed at identifying variables associated psychological distress during lockdown between April May 2020 Italian academic population. conducted multicenter cross-sectional online survey (IO CONTO 2020) within five universities. Among about 240,000 individuals invited participate through institutional communications, 18 120 filled...
Arsenic in drinking water is a global public health concern. This study aims to investigate the association between chronic low-level exposure arsenic and outcomes volcanic area of Mt. Amiata Italy, using residential cohort design.
Abstract Purpose Lung cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide which includes two main types carcinoma distinguished in non-small cell lung (NSCLC) involving epithelial cells, and small (SCLC) affecting neuronal cells hormone secreting cells. Studies have shown a causal link between inflammation/innate immunity onset NSCLC. The present study aimed to evaluate expression Toll-like receptors (TLRs) 4 TLR8 peripheral blood mononuclear (PBMC) tissues patients with NSCLC, useful for future...
Background Despite the elevated risks of infection transmission, people in prisons frequently encounter significant barriers accessing essential healthcare services many countries. The present scoping review aimed to evaluate state availability and model delivery vaccination within correctional facilities across globe. Methods Following methodological framework for reviews adhering Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) extension criteria, we conducted a...
The COVID-19 pandemic introduced changes in people’s lives that affected their mental health. Our study aimed to explore the level of psychological distress academic population during lockdown period and investigate its association with new working or studying conditions. sample included 9364 students 2159 employees from five Italian universities IO CONTO 2020. We applied linear regression models between home learning remote conditions distress, separately for employees. Psychological was...
Evidence has shown that the risk of transmission SARS-CoV-2 is much higher in prisons than community. The release COVID-19 vaccine and recommendation by WHO to include among priority settings have led inclusion national vaccination strategies. on prison health healthcare services provision limited often focuses a single country or institution due multiple challenges conducting research settings. present study was done framework EU-founded project RISE-Vac. It aimed analyse best practices...
HCV infection poses a global health threat, with significant morbidity and mortality. This study examines trends in large Italian region from 2015 to 2022, considering demographic changes, evolving clinical profiles, treatment regimens outcomes, including the impact of COVID-19 pandemic. multicentre retrospective analysed demographics, histories risk factors 6882 patients. The spanned before after direct-acting antiviral (DAA) era, period, focusing on outcomes (SVR12, non-SVR12 patients lost...
The epidemiological relevance of viral acute respiratory infections (ARIs) has been dramatically highlighted by COVID-19. However, other viruses cannot be neglected, such as influenza virus, syncytial human adenovirus. These thrive in closed spaces, influenced and environmental factors. High-risk communities are the most vulnerable settings, where real extent ARIs is often difficult to evaluate, due natural disease progression case identification complexities. During COVID-19 pandemic,...
In 2014, in some parts of the water distribution system municipality Pietrasanta (Tuscany, Italy), thallium (Tl) levels above recommended limits were measured and restrictions to usage for drinking food preparation imposed. The study aimed assess Tl exposure possible health effects by means a human biomonitoring survey. 2014–2016 time frame, 2154 urine 254 hair samples taken from different population groups control group. found statistically higher exposed than controls compared reference...
In 2014-2015, concentrations of thallium above the recommended reference value (EPA: 2 µg/L) were measured in some parts drinking water distribution system municipality Pietrasanta (Tuscany, Italy). An extensive campaign samples and human biomonitoring surveys implemented to quantify exposure population. A residential cohort epidemiological study was carried out on population Pietrasanta, aimed at comparing health status residents areas affected by contamination with living rest...
The geothermal power plants for electricity production currently active in Italy are all located Mt. Amiata area the Tuscany region. A cross-sectional survey was conducted framework of regional project "InVETTA-Biomonitoring Survey and Epidemiological Evaluations Protection Health Territories", using objective measures lung function to investigate role hydrogen sulphide (H2S) affecting respiratory health population living this area.2018 adults aged 18-70 were enrolled during 2017-2019. Home...