A5039004485- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Noise Effects and Management
- Viral-associated cancers and disorders
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Sports Performance and Training
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors Study
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
- Infectious Aortic and Vascular Conditions
- Occupational Health and Performance
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
University of Catania
1997-2025
Policlinico Universitario di Catania
2024-2025
University of Messina
2021-2023
University of Lucerne
2021
Luzerner Kantonsspital
2020
People who smoke and face challenges trying to quit or wish continue may benefit by switching from traditional cigarettes noncombustible nicotine delivery alternatives, such as heated tobacco products (HTPs) electronic (ECs). HTPs ECs are being increasingly used smoking, but there limited data about their effectiveness.
This sero-survey describes the level and time-trend of antibodies elicited by BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine up to 6 months. A strong seroconversion was seen at 30-day serology, with persistence anti-SARS-CoV-2 S-RBD IgG through months from vaccination. However, vaccine-induced started decrease second month.
Minimization of post-cessation weight gain in quitters is important, but existing approaches (e.g., antismoking medications) shows only limited success. We investigated changes body smokers who quit or reduced substantially their cigarette consumption by switching to electronic cigarettes (ECs) use. Body and smoking/vaping history were extracted from medical records ex-smokers match three study groups: (1) regular EC users on at least two consecutive follow-up visits; (2) (and not using...
Abstract Prior research on e-cigarettes’ health impacts is inconclusive due to confounding by previous tobacco smoking. Studies of e-cigarette use among people without an established smoking history are informative for this question. A cross-sectional survey was administered across six geopolitical world regions adults aged 18+ a cigarette or regular other nicotine/tobacco products. Two cohorts were defined based use: “Vapers Cohort” (N = 491) who used e-cigarettes in the past 7 days and...
SARS-CoV-2 has been identified in multiple organs and fluids, including the liver peritoneal fluid. Gastrointestinal symptoms, such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, can exacerbate COVID-19 outcomes by contributing to complications, like acid–base imbalances cardiovascular dysfunction, particularly patients with pre-existing conditions. We report three cases of cirrhotic detected their ascitic fluid review relevant literature on virus’s presence clinical significance These...
Smoking negatively impacts aerobic capacity, primarily by reducing V̇O2max, the gold standard measure of cardiorespiratory fitness. While smoking cessation is known to improve vascular function, exercise performance, and oxygen uptake, its specific impact on V̇O2max remains underexplored. Specifically, no research has yet evaluated changes following a switch electronic cigarettes (ECs) or heated tobacco products (HTPs). This secondary analysis CEASEFIRE trial, 12-weeks randomized controlled...
<h3>Importance</h3> Evidence of effective smoking cessation interventions in patients with diabetes is limited. The unique behavioral and metabolic characteristics smokers type 2 warrants a randomized clinical trial the drug varenicline. <h3>Objective</h3> To evaluate efficacy safety varenicline an intention to quit smoking. <h3>Design, Setting, Participants</h3> This multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled recruited from 6 outpatient clinics 5 hospitals Catania, Italy. Patients...
Abstract Previous research yielded conflicting results on the association between cigarette smoking and risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Since prevalence is high globally, study its impact COVID-19 pandemic may have considerable implications for public health. This first to investigate antibody sero-positivity biochemically verified status, refine current estimates this association. SARS-CoV-2-specific IgG serum cotinine levels (a well-known marker tobacco exposure) were assessed in a large...
Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a multifocal lympho-angioproliferative, mesenchymal low-grade tumor associated with γ2-herpesvirus, named sarcoma-associated virus or human herpesvirus (KSHV/HHV8). The lung considered usual anatomical location of KS, despite being infrequent, often in association extensive mucocutaneous lesions and very uncommonly as an isolated event. We report case pulmonary KS (pKS) immunodeficiency (HIV) naïve patient, which was atypical due to lack cutaneous involvement absence...
BackgroundThe efficacy and safety of varenicline for smoking cessation among individuals who smoke tobacco cigarettes also use electronic (known e-cigarettes or vapes) have not been studied. We aimed to address this knowledge gap examine predictors abstinence.MethodsIn double-blind, placebo-controlled, single-centre randomised trial in Italy, we enrolled adults had used an e-cigarette daily at least 12 months smoked one cigarette per day a willingness quit smoking. 155 participants were...
We describe a case of SARS coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in Swiss 54-years-old immunocompromised patient (lymphoma, therapy with the anti-CD20 antibody Rituximab® ), initial scarce respiratory symptoms but typical disease 2019 (COVID-19) radiological presentation, and onset during holiday trip to Texas (USA). Three nasopharyngeal swabs 96 hours following hospital admission were negative, despite CT thorax suggestive for an early stage infection. COVID-infection was finally confirmed...
During the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19) pandemic, a number of autoimmune diseases have been found to be associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome‑coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2) infection, thrombocytopenia being most common. The present study describes case female patient who tested positive for SARS‑CoV‑2 infection from samples two nasopharyngeal swabs examined using RT‑PCR; she was admitted hospital anaemia. woman also direct antiglobulin test (DAT). In addition,...
Body dysmorphism disorder (BDD) is a disabling mental characterized by an anxious preoccupation with perceived defect in physical appearance.
<title>Abstract</title> Cigarette smoking contributes to reduced cardiorespiratory performance, which may improve upon cessation. Consequently, former smokers' fitness should not be significantly different from that of never smokers. We compared aerobic capacity (V̇O2max) among current, former, and smokers verified its repeatability. V̇O2max values were obtained using the Chester Step Test (CST) method during two separate study visits approximately 10 days apart. measurements available a...
Cigarette smoking contributes to reduced cardiorespiratory performance, which may improve upon cessation. Consequently, former smokers' fitness should not be significantly different from that of never-smokers. This study aims compare V̇O