A5087454209- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Digital Radiography and Breast Imaging
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications
- Genetic Associations and Epidemiology
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Radiation Dose and Imaging
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
- Nausea and vomiting management
- Muscle metabolism and nutrition
- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Ovarian function and disorders
- Lymphatic Disorders and Treatments
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Anatomy and Medical Technology
- Pain Management and Opioid Use
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli"
2014-2024
Federico II University Hospital
2021-2023
University of Naples Federico II
1991-2020
Azienda Ospedaliera Citta' della Salute e della Scienza di Torino
2016
Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria San Giovanni Battista
2006-2008
Istituti Ospitalieri di Cremona
1995
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University
1993
Continuous wound infusion of local anaesthetics has been successfully applied for postoperative pain control in several procedures but, surprisingly, it is underused thoracic surgery. We aimed to investigate the effects analgesia associated with systemic patient-controlled patients undergoing lung cancer resection muscle-sparing thoracotomy. Sixty consecutive via standard thoracotomy were randomized into two groups (wound and placebo groups). Bupivacaine group free-saline solution injected...
We developed and validated a tool assessing the adherence to Mediterranean diet based on current nutritional recommendations for health promotion (MEDI-Quest). Four-hundred-and-eleven clinically healthy subjects completed both MEDI-Quest-score MedDietScore (MDS). A good accordance between MEDI-Quest MDS was observed (R = 0.638), as well percentage of individuals having similar scores with methods each food group. Regarding socio-cultural-factors, higher in people older-age (OR 1.030, p <...
Background To evaluate whether pre‐emptive skin analgesia using a lidocaine patch 5% would improve the effects of systemic morphine for controlling acute post‐thoracotomy pain. Methods This was double‐blind, placebo controlled, prospective study. Patients were randomly assigned to receive (lidocaine group) or (placebo three days before thoracotomy. Postoperative induced in all cases with intravenous analgesia. The intergroup differences assessed order have on pain intensity when at rest and...
Introduction Treatment options for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are still a matter of debate. We compared the effects diet including different components versus proven beneficial rich monounsaturated acids (MUFAs) on fat T2D. Research design and methods According to parallel design, 49 individuals T2D, overweight/obese, high waist circumference, 35–75 years-old, satisfactory blood glucose control or drugs not affecting content, were...
Background: Evidence on the risk of sarcopenia and associated factors in older adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) is lacking. We evaluate (1) proportion patients at T2D; (2) sarcopenia. Methods: conducted a cross-sectional study T2D over 65 years referred to our outpatient clinic who carried out yearly complication assessment visit. Eligible were administered questionnaires during phone interviews for evaluation (SARC-F), malnutrition (Mini Nutritional Assessment Short Form (MNA®-SF)),...
Abstract: Open surgery remains the standard strategy for management of esophageal diverticulum in symptomatic patients. However, last years an increasing number minimally invasive approaches have been proposed this issue order to reduce surgical trauma and favor a fast return daily activity. Herein, we describe novel technique as uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) performing resection diverticulum. This procedure was successfully carried out three consecutive patients with giant...
Background: The recommended protein intake for the elderly is 25–30 g at main meals, with least 2500–2800 mg of leucine each meal. There still little evidence regarding amount and distribution meals in type 2 diabetes (T2D). In this cross-sectional study, we evaluated meal patients T2D. Methods: A total 138 (91 men 47 women) T2D, aged 65 years or older, were included. Participants performed three 24-h dietary recalls evaluation their habits meals. Results: average was 0.9 ± 0.2 g/kg body...
A high-output chyle leak developed in a 69-year-old man who had undergone pleurectomy and decortication for malignant pleural mesothelioma. Conservative treatment was unsuccessful while clear area of leakage could not be identified on lymphangiography. Right-sided robotic reexploration with ligation the thoracic duct successfully performed. The patient discharged 6 days later, no recurrence observed.
Tissue engineering, also called &ldquo;regenerative medicine&rdquo;, refers to attempt create functional human tissue from cells in laboratory. This is a field that uses living cells, biocompatible materials, suitable biochemical and physical factors their combinations, tissue-like structures.. To date, no engineered skeletal muscle implants have been developed for clinical use, but it may represent valid alternative treat volumetric loss the near future. Herein, we reviewed...
Background: In selected patients with pulmonary metastases, surgical resection is the treatment of choice. Despite thoracoscopy preferred approach for management early lung cancer, its role in metastases still debate due to risk leaving undetected malignant nodules during surgery. We aimed evaluate outcome undergoing metastasis performed using establish whether this did not compromise oncological results.
Objectives: To evaluate if continuous wound catheters delivering local anaesthetic as an adjunct to intravenous (IV) patient controlled analgesia (PCA) is a suitable technique for controlling post-thoracotomy pain. Methods: In the last 2 years, 60 patients undergoing resection of lung cancer via thoracotomy were prospectively enrolled and randomized into two groups: Group A received IV PCA plus catheter infusion 0.5% bupivacaine at 10 ml/h 48 h B saline infusion. postoperative period,...