A5066614476- Urban Planning and Valuation
- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
- Diverse academic and cultural studies
- Building Energy and Comfort Optimization
- Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
- Historical and Environmental Studies
- Aerogels and thermal insulation
- Trypanosoma species research and implications
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage
- Educational and Social Studies
- Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments
- BIM and Construction Integration
- Tryptophan and brain disorders
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Bartonella species infections research
University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli"
2022-2024
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
2014-2023
University of Chieti-Pescara
2020-2022
Ca' Foncello Hospital
2022
Polytechnic University of Turin
2012-2019
U.S. Green Building Council
2019
University of South Florida
2018
Pfizer (Italy)
2014-2016
University of Parma
2016
University of Rome Tor Vergata
2005-2015
There is now evidence that repeated administration of interferon-α (IFN-α) to patients with chronic active hepatitis and cancers induces depressive symptoms. also induction the cytokine network modulates serotonergic system major depression related activation disturbances in metabolism. The aims this study were examine effects IFN-α–based immunotherapy on development symptoms relation its plasma tryptophan kynurenine serum serotonin (5-HT). Eighteen affected by C treated IFN-α (3–6 million...
Objective This study investigates whether binge eating disorder (BED) in obese individuals is associated with a greater degree of impairment quality life (QOL) than obesity alone. Method Treatment-seeking and without BED were compared on QOL scores using the Impact Weight Quality Life (IWQOL-Lite) questionnaire. Results With exception Physical Function subscale, scored significantly higher non-BED participants each subscales total scale IWQOL-Lite. For all participants, body mass index (BMI)...
Background Nail psoriasis is common in patients with and can seriously affect their quality of life. Current treatments are limited there no standard course therapy. Objectives To assess the efficacy safety etanercept (ETN) on nail moderate‐to‐severe psoriasis. Methods Patients plaque psoriasis, who had previously failed at least one form systemic therapy for were randomized to receive open‐label ETN 50 mg twice weekly (BIW) 12 weeks followed by once (QW) (BIW/QW group) or QW 24 (QW/QW...
Abstract Background Pruritus is a clinically important symptom of psoriasis that has major impact on quality life (QoL). Objective The objective this study was to examine pruritus and QoL in patients with moderate‐to‐severe treated etanercept (ETN) the PRISTINE clinical trial. Methods Patients were randomized (1 : 1, double‐blind) ETN 50 mg QW or BIW for 12 weeks, followed by weeks. reported as 0 (no itching) 5 (severe itching). Associations examined between Psoriasis Area Severity Index,...
Since 2009, the incidence of human leishmaniosis in SW Madrid region has been unusually high. Although dogs are main reservoir for this disease, a role played by outbreak ruled out and investigators now considering other hosts (eg. cats, rabbits, hares) as possible alternative reservoirs. This study was designed to examine Leishmania infantum status stray cats assess its implications outbreak. 346 captured were tested antibodies against L. indirect fluorescent antibody technique (IFAT)...
This report describes L. infantum infection seroprevalence in dogs Spain through data obtained from peer-reviewed literature and a cross-sectional serological survey assessing epidemiological habitat variables as risk factors for infection. The study also provides preliminary sand fly species distribution indicates affecting their density.Three different studies were conducted Spain: (i) (1985-2019); (ii) (2011-2016); (iii) entomological (2013-2014). In the survey, 1739 74 locations...
Cats are definitive hosts and reservoirs for several parasites, some of which responsible serious zoonotic diseases. We conducted a case-control study data from trap-neuter-return (TNR) programme (years 2014–2017) designed to examine the prevalence parasites in free-roaming cats living urban areas central Spain. In animal population tested (n = 263), we detected 29.2% endoparasites, including high rates cestodes (12.9%) Toxocara cati (11.7%). While faecal samples showed no Toxoplasma gondii...
Piroplasmosis is caused by several species of protozoa such as the Babesia microti-like piroplasm (Bml), an emerging blood protozoan also known Theileria annae or vulpes. Infection Bml was first reported in dogs Spain where it endemic today. Recently, a high prevalence has been increasingly detected red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) European countries. The objective this study to determine infection levels parasite from Galicia, NW Spain, and ticks infestation these carnivores, they are so far...
The fruit fly Phortica variegata (Drosophilidae: Steganinae) feeds on the ocular secretions of animals and humans, has been described as an intermediate host eye worm Thelazia callipaeda (Spirurida: Thelaziidae) in Italy. Despite increased detection T. many European countries, information about its vector role natural conditions is still limited. In Iberian Peninsula, thelaziosis caused by reported dogs, cats, red foxes, wild rabbits humans. last seven years, we have detected numbers cases...
Piroplasmosis caused by the Babesia microti-like piroplasm (Bml) is increasingly being detected in dogs Europe. Sick show acute disease with severe anaemia associated thrombocytopenia a poor response to current available drugs. This study assesses safety and tolerance of three treatments compares their efficacy over full year follow up naturally infected Bml.Fifty-nine Bml were randomly assigned treatment group: imidocarb dipropionate (5 mg/kg SC, 2 doses 14 d apart) (IMI); atovaquone (13.3...
The energy retrofit of existing buildings, particularly historic and/or listed presents several issues; that is, the compatibility between identified solutions and heritage value or internal space reduction (if interventions have to be adopted).For this reason, an emerging method address target buildings is use advanced materials characterized by high thermal insulation performance.In framework a European research project (Horizon 2020), novel aerogel-based insulating coating, suitable for...
As a part of BIM4REN (Building Information Modelling based tools & technologies for fast and efficient RENovation residential buildings) H2020 project, an analysis the barriers renovation process, potential digitalization to overcome those barriers, requirements ensure successful digital workflow. This paper focuses on Italian market where surveys, interviews, workshop were conducted, then diagnosis was made results obtained. Results show that technological innovation BIM cannot be...
Internet addiction in adolescence is a social issue which being increasingly discussed worldwide. Hence, deepening the knowledge of its development necessary to prevent short- and long-term negative outcomes. This study involving 266 adolescents (mean age = 16.1 years, SD 1.4) aimed at analyzing relationship between quality parental care, adolescents' mental health, by means following self-report tools: Parental Bonding Instrument, Addiction Test, Strengths Difficulties Questionnaire. The...
Objectives To develop an intensive training programme for ultrasound (US)-guided synovial tissue (ST) biopsy on knees and wrists in inflammatory arthritis to assess the learning curve, patient tolerability, sample quality trainees’ expectations. Methods Active or remission rheumatoid patients were enrolled. Nine trainees joined 4-month a centre experienced performing US-guided ST biopsies consisting of four sequential phases: (1) observation, (2) performance guided step-by-step phases, (3)...
Canine leishmaniosis (CanL) has been in the spotlight since 2009 outbreak of human Madrid. In framework Leishmaniosis Surveillance Programme set up Madrid, this study examines Leishmania-specific seroprevalences stray dogs for area and rest Madrid region over period spanning from to present (2009–2016). These data are interest because could be sentinels disease surveillance endemic areas. Since 2011, we have also monitoring owned area. Over period, Leishmania infantum seroprevalence was...
Abstract Background The drosophilid Phortica variegata is known as vector of Thelazia callipaeda , the oriental eyeworm native to Asia that has become an emergent zoonotic agent in several European regions. Unlike almost all other arthropod vectors pathogens, only P. males feed lachrymal secretions animals, ingesting first-stage larvae (L1) worm living orbital cavities host, and allowing with same behaviour introduction infective L3. Despite increased detection T. many countries, information...
Abstract The present study aimed to analyze the differences between maternal and paternal parenting stress children’s behavioral functioning, as determined by teacher parent reports. In addition, it sought evaluate presence of clusters based on determine whether perceptions functioning varied across these clusters. sample was composed parents teachers N = 201 children. Parents completed a self-report questionnaire filled out report-form questionnaires assessing emotional functioning. results...