A5050911966- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Biomedical Text Mining and Ontologies
- Semantic Web and Ontologies
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Respiratory viral infections research
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Service-Oriented Architecture and Web Services
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Business Process Modeling and Analysis
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Bioinformatics and Genomic Networks
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- BIM and Construction Integration
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Alzheimer's disease research and treatments
- Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
- linguistics and terminology studies
- Dermatological and COVID-19 studies
- Biomedical and Engineering Education
Institute of Biomedical Technologies
2019-2025
National Research Council
2014-2025
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
2020-2022
Mylan (Switzerland)
2020
European Institute of Oncology
2012-2013
European School of Molecular Medicine
2008-2013
Understanding the occurrence of symptoms resembling those severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in a large nonhospitalized population at peak epidemic Italy is paramount importance; however, data are currently scarce.The aims this study were to evaluate association self-reported with SARS-CoV-2 nasopharyngeal swab (NPS) test results individuals and estimate associated disease (COVID-19) larger nontested population.EPICOVID19 self-administered cross-sectional voluntary...
The present study aims to evaluate whether influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations are associated with positive nasopharyngeal swab (NPS) testing detect SARS-CoV-2. Data from the Italian cross-sectional web-based survey (EPICOVID19), based on a self-selection sample of individuals aged ≥18, were considered. probability SARS-CoV-2 NPS test result as function or anti-pneumococcal vaccination was evaluated using multivariable logistic regression, stratifying analysis by age (<65 years, ≥65...
Several studies have reported a low prevalence of current smoking among hospitalized COVID-19 cases; however, no definitive conclusions can be drawn.We investigated the association tobacco smoke exposure with nasopharyngeal swab (NPS) test results for SARS-CoV-2 infection and disease severity accounting possible confounders.The nationwide, self-administered, cross-sectional web-based Italian National Epidemiological Survey on (EPICOVID19) was administered to an population 198,822 adult...
Background Despite scientific breakthroughs in vaccine development, some people remain reluc-tant to accept the anti-SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. This study evaluates attitudes and behaviours to-wards factors associated with refusal/hesitancy at start of Italy&#039;s vaccination campaign. Methods: EPICOVID19 is a two-phase observational web-based where adult volunteers completed questionnaires April-June 2020 January-February 2021. Refusal/hesitancy was assessed among those not yet vaccinated. We...
Despite scientific breakthroughs in vaccine development, some people remain reluctant to accept the anti-SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. This study evaluates attitudes and behaviours towards factors associated with refusal/hesitancy at start of Italy's vaccination campaign. EPICOVID19 is a two-phase observational web-based where adult volunteers completed questionnaires April-June 2020 January-February 2021. Refusal/hesitancy was assessed among those not yet vaccinated. We analysed by applying...
Background Confirmed COVID-19 cases have been registered in more than 200 countries, and as of July 28, 2020, over 16 million reported to the World Health Organization. This study was conducted during epidemic peak Italy. The early identification individuals with suspected is critical immediately quarantining such individuals. Although surveys are widely used for identifying cases, outcomes, associated risks, no validated epidemiological tool exists surveying SARS-CoV-2 infection general...
The public health initiatives for obesity prevention are increasingly exploiting the advantages of smart technologies that can register various kinds data related to physical, physiological, and behavioural conditions. Since individual features habits vary among people, design appropriate intervention strategies motivating changes in patterns towards a healthy lifestyle requires interpretation integration collected information, while considering profiles personalised manner. ontology-based...
The incidence of cancer and Alzheimer's disease (AD) increases exponentially with age. A growing body epidemiological evidence molecular investigations inspired the hypothesis an inverse relationship between these two pathologies. It has been proposed that diseases might utilize same proteins pathways are, however, modulated differently sometimes in opposite directions. Investigation common processes underlying may enhance understanding their pathogenesis also guide novel therapeutic...
Behaviour change interventions targeting physical activity, diet, sleep and sedentary behaviour of teenagers show promise when delivered through smartphones. However, to date there is no evidence effectiveness multicomponent smartphone-based interventions. Utilising a user-centred design approach, we developed theory-based, multi-dimensional system, PEGASO Fit For Future (PEGASO F4F), which exploits sophisticated game mechanics involving smartphone applications, activity sensors motivate...
Digital technologies have been extensively employed in response to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic worldwide. This study describes methodology of two-phase internet-based EPICOVID19 survey, and characteristics adult volunteer respondents who lived Italy during first (April-May 2020) second wave (January-February 2021) epidemic. Validated scales ad hoc questionnaires were used collect socio-demographic, medical behavioural characteristics, as well information on COVID-19. Among those provided email...
We demonstrate a heterogeneity of representation types for breast cancer phenotypes and stress that the characterisation tumour phenotype often includes parameters go beyond corresponding empirically observed tumour, thus reflecting significant functional features as well epistemic interests drive modes representation. Accordingly, represented function vehicles aiding various classifications, explanations, predictions. In order to clarify how plurality motivations can be integrated on formal...
We aimed to assess the reported rate of flu vaccination in 2019/2020 season for respondents Italian nationwide online EPICOVID 19 survey. A national convenience sample volunteers aged 18 or older was assessed between 13 April and 2 June 2020. Flu vaccine rates were calculated all classes age. The association independent variables by applying a multivariable binary logistic regression model. Of 198,822 respondents, 41,818 (21.0%) having received shot during last influenza season. In...
Abstract We aimed to assess the reported rate of flu vaccination in season 2019/2020 respondents Italian nationwide online EPICOVID 19 survey. A national convenience sample volunteers aged 18 or older was assessed between 13 th April and 2 nd June 2020. Flu vaccine rates were calculated for all classes age. The association independent variables by applying a multivariable binary logistic regression model. Of 198,822 41,818 (21.0%) have received shot during last influenza season. In...
ABSTRACT Digital technologies have been extensively employed in response to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic worldwide. This study describes methodology of two-phase internet-based EPICOVID19 survey, and characteristics adult volunteers respondents who lived Italy during first (April - May 2020) second wave (January February 2021) epidemic. Validated scales ad-hoc questionnaires were used collect socio-demographic, medical behavioural characteristics, as well information on COVID-19. Among those...
Summary Background Confirmed COVID-19 cases have been registered in more than two hundred countries and regions of July 28 over 16 million COVID-19, including 650805 deaths, reported to WHO. The number changes quickly varies depending upon which source you use track, so the current epidemiological context, early recognition is critical for rapid identification suspected (with SARS-CoV-2 infection-like symptoms signs) be immediately subjected quarantine measures. Although surveys are widely...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Understanding the occurrence of symptoms resembling those severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in a large nonhospitalized population at peak epidemic Italy is paramount importance; however, data are currently scarce. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> The aims this study were to evaluate association self-reported with SARS-CoV-2 nasopharyngeal swab (NPS) test results individuals and estimate associated disease (COVID-19) larger nontested...
The aim of the following report is to outline content lectures given during First IAOA Interdisciplinary Summer School on Ontological Analysis July 16--20, 2012, Trento, Italy. emphasizes some hot topics or open questions discussed sessions, while reflecting a variety perspectives goals ontological analysis and importance interdisciplinarity in dealing with certain problems.