A5013224103- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases
- Pharmacological Effects of Medicinal Plants
- Peripheral Artery Disease Management
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Neurological Disorders and Treatments
- Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress
- Bee Products Chemical Analysis
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Occupational and environmental lung diseases
- Radiomics and Machine Learning in Medical Imaging
- Cancer Treatment and Pharmacology
- Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
- Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
- Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
- Thyroid Disorders and Treatments
- Therapeutic Uses of Natural Elements
University of Chieti-Pescara
2015-2024
Irvine Valley College
2016-2024
Azienda USL di Pescara
2018-2021
Indena (Italy)
2021
Loyola University Chicago
2017
Ospedale SS. Annunziata
2003-2014
While the association between cancer and symptomatic venous thromboembolism (VTE) is well established, incidence risk factors for incidental VTE in patients remain unclear. The medical records of 1,921 consecutive starting chemotherapy from January 2003 up to March 2009 were identified. Patients with a positive history excluded. Pre-existing signs VTE, kind stage malignancy, first subsequent lines chemotherapy, all follow-up computed tomography (CT) scans analysed. primary outcome was VTE....
Abstract Objective To evaluate by means of regression models the relationships between baseline clinical and laboratory data lung involvement on chest CT to quantify thoracic disease using an artificial intelligence tool a visual scoring system predict prognosis in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia. Materials methods This study included 103 (41 women 62 men; 68.8 years mean age—range, 29–93 years) suspicious viral infection evaluated reverse transcription real-time fluorescence polymerase...
To calculate by means of a computer-aided tool the volumes healthy residual lung parenchyma, emphysema, ground glass opacity (GGO) and consolidation on chest computed tomography (CT) in patients with suspected viral pneumonia COVID-19.
Purpose: To compare different commercial software in the quantification of Pneumonia Lesions COVID-19 infection and to stratify patients based on disease severity using chest computed tomography (CT) images. Materials methods: We retrospectively examined 162 with confirmed by reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test. All cases were evaluated separately radiologists (visually) three computer programs: (1) Thoracic VCAR software, GE Healthcare, United States; (2) Myrian,...
Ponticulus posticus (PP) is a medical term that describes an anomaly of the atlas (C1), which has complete or partial bone bridge over vertebral artery (VA) groove. The purpose study to estimate prevalence PP in patients with diagnosis migraine.Cone beam CT (CBCT) scans (n = 220) were reviewed for detection University "G. D'Annunzio" Chieti Department Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences. sample included 220 Italian between 18 87 years. Pearson chi-square analysis (p < 0.05 95% CI)...
This study investigated the potential use of a food supplement, Pycnogenol® (French maritime Pine Bark Extract) as an anti-inflammatory management during remission phases four conditions with vasculitis component: systemic lupus erythematosus, Behçet's disease, Sjögren Syndrome and polyarteritis nodosa. Symptoms were minimal but persisting subjects did not any chronic drug treatment. The aim this pilot registry was to evaluate safety preventive effects oral on residual symptoms inflammatory...
Background Recent reports indicate that numerical assessment of B-lines during transthoracic ultrasound may aid the differential diagnosis acute diffuse pleuropulmonary disorders. Purpose To determine whether are different in normal and diseased lungs they can be used to discriminate between types pulmonary disorders acutely ill patients. Material Methods In this multicenter study, ultrasonography was performed on 193 patients with dyspnea, healthy non-smokers, 58 who had undergone...
The efficacy of a standardized grape seed procyanidins extract (GSPE, Enovita) to decrease blood pressure when associated with nondrug intervention (diet and lifestyle modifications) was investigated in controlled registry study involving 119 healthy, pre- mildly hypertensive subjects. Two dosages Enovita were evaluated (150 300 mg/die), using heart rate as the primary endpoints complementing these observations laser Doppler flowmetry (LDF) investigation microcirculation state an evaluation...
Introduction . Functional disorders of the pelvic floor represent have a significant impact on quality life. The advent open-configuration systems allowed for evaluation defecation with MR imaging in sitting position. purpose present study is to compare results static and dynamic performed supine position versus position, using new prototype machine, diagnosis descent. Materials Methods Thirty-one patients were enrolled, underwent Defecography 1.5 T closed magnet (MAGNETOM Symphony, Siemens,...
In association with standard management, natural pharmaceutical (PS) supplements may play an important role in managing and preventing mild-to-moderate symptoms of asthma, a significant health issue that impacts patients the healthcare system. Quercetin is flavonoid biological properties (anti-inflammatory, antihistamine anti-oxidative actions).In this pilot registry, we evaluated effects quercetin formulated Phytosome® delivery system (Quercefit™, QFit)+standard management (SM) otherwise...
The need of a standardized reporting scheme and language, in imaging COVID-19 pneumonia, has been welcomed by major scientific societies. aim the study was to build chest CT pneumonia.A team experts, Italian Society Medical Interventional Radiology (SIRM), recruited compose consensus panel. They used modified Delphi process expressed level agreement for each section report. To measure internal consistency panelist ratings report, quality analysis based on average inter-item correlation...
Abstract To assess the use of a structured report in Chest Computed Tomography (CT) reporting patients with suspicious viral pneumonia by COVID-19 and evaluation main CT patterns. This study included 134 (43 women 91 men; 68.8 years mean age, range 29–93 years) infection evaluated reverse transcription real-time fluorescence polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test. All underwent examinations at time admission. images were reviewed two radiologists who identified patterns using reports....
Background. Limited studies and observations conducted on a too small number of patients prevent determining the actual clinical utility pulmonary contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS). The aim present study was to examine efficacy contrast enhancement (CE) arrival time (AT) other dynamic CEUS findings for differentiating between malignant benign peripheral lung lesions. Methods. 317 inpatients outpatients (215 men, 102 women; mean age: 52 years) with lesions were included in underwent CEUS....
The beneficial effects of Greenselect Phytosome, a proprietary lecithin formulation caffeine-free green tea catechin extract, were evaluated in controlled registry study on 50 asymptomatic subjects borderline for metabolic syndrome factors and with increased plasma oxidative stress. After 24 weeks intervention, improvement weight, blood lipid profile, pressure positioned 68% the treatment arm out while 80% control group still remained their initial disease signature. Compared to (lifestyle...
This open, controlled study evaluated the effects of 6 month supplementation with Pycnogenol® maritime pine bark extract on health risk factors in subjects metabolic syndrome. was used aim improving associated syndrome, central obesity, elevated triglycerides (TG), low HDL cholesterol, high blood pressure and fasting glucose. Sixty‐four (range 45–55 years) presenting all five syndrome were included, administered for months. A group 66 equivalent followed up as controls. In 6‐month 150 mg/day...
Oxidative stress (OS) plays a substantial role in inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases, causing cellular damage mitochondrial dysfunction. OS also contributes to aging severe neural disorders such as Alzheimer's Parkinson's diseases. Previous registries have documented reduction levels with Robuvit® (Horphag Research, Ltd.), an extract from wood of the French oak (Quercus robur) that provides decrease well relief chronic fatigue syndrome. The aim present registry was investigate...
To assess the performance of second reading chest compute tomography (CT) examinations by expert radiologists in patients with discordance between reverse transcription real-time fluorescence polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test for COVID-19 viral pneumonia and CT report. Three hundred seventy-eight were included this retrospective study (121 women 257 men; 71 years median age, a range 29–93 years) subjected to RT-PCR tests suspicious infection. All examination order evaluate pulmonary...