A5057322367- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Global Health and Surgery
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Health and Medical Studies
- Human Health and Disease
- Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Diphtheria, Corynebacterium, and Tetanus
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Pain Management and Opioid Use
- Pesticide and Herbicide Environmental Studies
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Environmental Chemistry and Analysis
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Conservation Techniques and Studies
- Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
- Legionella and Acanthamoeba research
Sapienza University of Rome
2013-2023
Weatherford College
2020
Azienda Ospedaliera Sant'Andrea
2015
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
2013
University of Milan
2005
Policlinico Umberto I
2000
University of L'Aquila
1991-1999
Somali National University
1985
In the present study, prevalence of traumatic injuries to anterior teeth in 824, 6- 11-year-old, schoolchildren from Rome (Italy) and relationship between predisposing factors were evaluated. Prevalence value study-population was 20.26%. This is higher than those reported surveys performed Italian emergency dental services, but it similar retrospective studies other countries. The highest found among 9-year-old boys (33.69%); M/F ratio 1.64. percentage with unknown cause (21.46%) that...
We report the results of three mark-release-recapture experiments carried out in an urban area Rome, Italy, to study active dispersal Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae). The 4.3% recapture rate obtained supports use sticky traps MRR Ae. females. Most fluorescent dust-marked females were recaptured at gravid stage 50-200 m from release sites during first 9 days after release. average daily-MDTs (Mean Distance Traveled) was 119 and maximum observed distance travelled ranged 199 290...
Abstract The relationship between obesity and traumatic dental injuries was evaluated in a study population of 938 6‐ to 11‐year‐old schoolchildren from Rome, Italy, it suggested by the lifestyle physical activity obese children, which, according many authors, is different other children. subjects were examined at school: presence type injury, overjet, incisor protrusion, upper lip incompetence recorded. Trauma predisposition with questionnaire investigating behaviour which may predispose...
Chronic non-cancer pain is a complex health condition that affects more than quarter of the Italian population who mainly refers to general practitioners and primary care for their treatment. There are little information on epidemiological clinical characteristics types treatments these patients suffer from chronic pain. The aim study was provide about with GPs An observational, multicentre, cross-sectional carried out using retrospectively reviewed records 29 GPs. Some pharmacoeconomic...
(1) To investigate the prevalence of oral streptococci (OS) and biological indicators water contamination by fluids in from dental unit lines (DUWs) detection quantification saprophytes indigenous to cavity. (2) test whether measurement total cultivable mesophilic flora (TCF), parameter commonly used monitor quality DUWs, is an effective predictor for OS contamination.Survey 21 units equipped with antiretraction devices. Water samples were collected air-water syringes, cup fillers, tap...
Following the discovery of discoloration on some pages Atlantic Codex (AC) Leonardo da Vinci kept in Biblioteca Ambrosiana Milan, investigations have been carried out to verify presence microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi. To microorganisms a noninvasive method sampling has used that was efficient allowed us highlight microbial facies material examined using conventional microbiological techniques. The microclimatic conditions storage room well water content volume were also assessed....
In Italy an important contribution to the spread of global health education (GHE) grew from establishment and work Italian Network for Global Health Education (INGHE). INGHE gave a national shared definition (GH), grounded in theory determinants health, inspired by vision social justice, committed reduce inequities. The aim this article is share with international community INGHE's point view on Medical Education.To express its medical at level, established dedicated commission, which...
Abstract Background Global health education (GHE) is spreading in Europe and other parts of the world. Since 2008, Sapienza University Rome has offered activities to medical profession students related global (GH), which grounded theory social determinants inspired by justice. The educational included elective courses as well community service-learning experiences, referred GH gyms. This study attempts measure long-term impact these especially demonstrate their influence on perceived...
Healthcare acquired infections (HAI) are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitals worldwide. Aim the study was to analyze nine years surveillance activity, carried out by point prevalence surveys from 2007 2015, a 450-bed teaching hospital Rome.Point were every year medical surgical wards following same methodology. In accordance with definitions used Centers for Disease Control, all occurred more than 48 hours after admission considered HAI, included study. Baseline...
In order to study the nutritional variables associated with gingival health, a case-control was designed control strong whose effect on status may obscure potential of weaker ones, such as nutrition. Two groups 27 gingivitis-affected and -unaffected female adolescents were selected. All aged 17-19 years, mean age two statistically not different. non-smokers, all reported daily toothbrushing frequency twice/day or more, none had clinical signs hyponutrition. Mean DMFT The variables, obtained...
The variations of salivary levels total viable flora, oral streptococci, Streptococcus mutans, Lactobacillus and Candida in twenty-three subjects, over a 6-month period, trying to control many potential sources variability, were investigated. Most subjects showed log count the microbial parameters larger than 1. They 95.6% (total flora), 91.2% (oral streptococci), 73.9% (lactobacilli), 60.8% (Strep. mutans) 30.3% (Candida). intra-individual fluctuations means counts between samples. This...
Abstract Background Service-learning experiences, informed by the realities of poverty and marginalization, are important for education future health professionals in order to commit them tackling inequalities working with underserved populations. At Caritas Medical Centre undocumented migrants homeless Rome, students obtain an educational experience service. The aim this study is try measure long-term impact on professional life choices student participants. Methods A questionnaire was...