A5037237635- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments
- Liver Disease and Transplantation
- Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research
- Ureteral procedures and complications
- Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
- Renal cell carcinoma treatment
- Urological Disorders and Treatments
- Urologic and reproductive health conditions
- Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments
- Renal and Vascular Pathologies
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
- Testicular diseases and treatments
- Renal and related cancers
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Metabolism and Genetic Disorders
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies
- Organ Donation and Transplantation
- Muscle metabolism and nutrition
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
2016-2025
Azienda USL di Bologna
2023
Ospedale San Filippo Neri
2021-2022
Bial (Portugal)
2022
Policlinico S.Orsola-Malpighi
2006-2021
University of Bologna
2011-2021
Azienda Unita' Sanitaria Locale Di Modena
2017-2021
University of L'Aquila
2019
Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
2004-2017
University of Perugia
2017
Insulin sensitivity (euglycemic clamp, insulin infusion rate: 40 mU · m−2 min−1) was studied in 30 subjects with biopsy-proven nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), normal glucose tolerance, and a BMI <30 kg/m2. Of those subjects, 9 had pure 21 evidence of steatohepatitis. In addition, 10 patients type 2 diabetes under good metabolic control healthy were studied. Most NAFLD central fat accumulation, increased triglycerides uric acid, low HDL cholesterol, irrespective BMI. Glucose...
Excessive weight gain, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes are frequently observed in patients having undergone liver transplantation (LTx). These alterations probably multifactorial origin, cluster to generate a metabolic syndrome (MS), increasing the risk of cardiovascular events. We assessed prevalence MS (National Cholesterol Education Program-Adult Treatment Panel III criteria) 296 LTx course regular follow-up, at least 6 months after (median, 38 months). Several pre-LTx post-LTx...
Antibodies to nuclei (ANA), smooth muscle (SMA), and liver/kidney microsomes type 1 (anti-LKM1) may occur in chronic hepatitis C. Distinct subspecificities, including ANA with the homogeneous pattern (ANA-H) SMA antiactin specificity (SMA-AA), are found autoimmune (AIH). This study was performed characterize C virus (HCV)-associated autoantibodies evaluate their influence on profile of disease. Two hundred ninety consecutive patients 35 control cases AIH were screened for by indirect...
BACKGROUND Contrasting data have so far been reported on the utility and efficacy of screening patients with cirrhosis for early detection hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The goal this study was to evaluate a regular ultrasonographic laboratory follow-up small HCC, identify parameters correlated higher risk developing HCC. METHODS One hundred sixty-four consecutive liver living in Emilia Romagna, Italy, were enrolled period 1989–1991. All underwent clinical, biochemical, evaluations at entry...
The clinical impact of antinuclear antibodies in primary biliary cirrhosis is uncertain. We analyzed detail the reactivity patients and correlated fine specificities observed with clinical, biochemical, immunologic parameters.A total 96 consecutive 283 pathologic controls were studied. To dissect we used different techniques, such as indirect immunofluorescence on cryostat tissue sections cell culture (HEp-2 cells), counterimmunoelectrophoresis thymus spleen extracts, ELISA assays...
Patient-reported outcomes like health-related quality of life (HRQL) have become increasingly important for full assessment patients with chronic liver diseases (CLD).To explore the relative impact different types disease on HRQL as well predictors domains in CLD.Our databases Short-Form 36 (SF-36) data were used. Scores each SF-36 scales (PF - physical functioning, RP role BP bodily pain, GH general health, VT vitality, SF social RE emotional and MH mental MCS component score, PCS score)...
Abstract Objective To evaluate the effects of endurance exercise training (EET) on cognitive status healthy community‐dwelling older adults. Methods A randomized controlled trial was conducted involving adults from town Pianoro (northern Italy). We 120 subjects aged 65–74 years, both genders, to treatment ( N = 60) and control groups. The consisted 12 months supervised EET in a community gym, 3 h week. All participants were assessed at baseline after an intention‐to‐treat analysis. Cognitive...
Interventions aimed at lifestyle changes are pivotal for the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and web-based programs might help remove barriers in both patients therapists.In period 2010-15, 716 consecutive NAFLD cases (mean age, 52; type 2 diabetes, 33%) were treated our Department with structured programs. The usual protocol included motivational interviewing a group-based intervention (GBI), chaired by physicians, dietitians psychologists (five weekly meetings, n =...
Abstract. In a randomized cross‐over comparison, the effects of mainly vegetable protein diet were compared with an animal in eight patients cirrhosis and chronic permanent encephalopathy, under optimum lactulose therapy. After run‐in period, fed two equi‐caloric, equi‐nitrogenous diets for 7 days (71 g total proteins), containing either 50 origin or proteins. last 3 each nitrogen balance was significantly better during (+ 0.2 (SD 1.4) vs. — 1.7 (2.4): P < 0.01), difference being entirely...
The galactose elimination capacity, a measure of the functional liver cell mass, and volume were measured in 50 normal subjects five different age groups (<50, 51 to 60, 61 70, 71 80 >81 years). was evaluated by ultrasonography. All had routine function tests no history disease. Galactose progressively decreased from 3.05 ± 0.58 (S.D.) mmoles per min younger 1.83 0.24 over 81 (p < 0.00003), without any change apparent distribution sugar. Similarly, estimated 110 14 units 75 13 with...
A total of 17 patients with multiple osteoblastic bone metastases owing to prostatic carcinoma was treated 2-dichloromethylene-diphosphonate, a powerful inhibitor resorption. The drug given intravenously (300 mg.) for 2 weeks and then orally (3,200 or intramuscularly (100 4 11 weeks. definite improvement in pain, assessed by daily consumption analgesic drugs an analogic scale, observed within 10 days 16 the patients. Four confined bed rest pain were able walk after reversal paralysis also...
This study was performed to ascertain the relative relevance of some inflammatory markers in insulin resistance.Four (leukocyte count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate [ESR], high-sensitivity C-reactive protein [CRP], and C3 complement) were assessed as possible determinants homeostasis model assessment (HOMA) index, together with five elements metabolic syndrome (National Cholesterol Education Program Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, Treatment High Blood Adults [Adult III] definition),...
An amino acid mixture rich in branched-chain acids and poor aromatic was infused six cirrhotics with altered plasma profile normal mental state. The effect on muscle protein catabolism, as measured by urinary excretion of 3-methylhistidine, assessed during two consecutive 3-day period which patients received the alone or a hypertonic dextrose solution. During basal period, showed increased rates 3-methylhistidine compared to matched healthy subjects. Both treatments reduced normal....