A5048290687- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Infant Nutrition and Health
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology
- Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments
- Fatty Acid Research and Health
- Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure
- Neonatal Health and Biochemistry
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
University of Padua
2016-2025
Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova
2010-2025
University of Verona
2014-2024
Utrecht University
2024
Hadassah Medical Center
2024
University of Genoa
2024
University of Florence
2024
University Medical Center Utrecht
2024
Cambridge University Press
2023
New York University Press
2023
The prevalence of asthma increased worldwide until the 1990s, but since then there has been no clear temporal pattern. present study aimed to assess time trends in current asthma, asthma-like symptoms and allergic rhinitis Italian adults from 1990 2010. same screening questionnaire was administered by mail or phone random samples general population (age 20–44 yrs) Italy, frame three multicentre studies: European Community Respiratory Health Survey (ECRHS) (1991–1993; n=6,031); Study on...
The 6-min walking distance (6MWD) test is a useful tool to obtain measure of functional exercise capacity. However, reference equations have been mainly based on selected populations or small samples. purpose this study was determine the predict 6MWD in large Italian population sample healthy adults wide age range.In frame multi case-control population-based Gene Environment Interaction Respiratory Diseases (GEIRD), we studied 530 subjects: 287 females ranging 21-76 and 243 males 21-78 years...
This study aimed to compare questions and tests used in asthma epidemiology with clinical diagnosis of current assess the extent undiagnosed Italy. Thus, 811 attenders second stage European Community Respiratory Health Survey were classified by panels respiratory physicians as asthmatics or not. Among those a (n=105), 69% reported wheezing 68% their lifetime (ever asthma), while attacks previous year and/or treatment for (self-reported asthma) mentioned only 37%. Thirty two per cent did not...
The present work aims to assess the international variation in prevalence of chronic bronchitis and its main risk factor, smoking habits, young adults 35 centres from 16 countries. Respiratory symptoms pulmonary function were assessed 17,966 subjects (20–44 yrs), randomly selected general population, frame European Community Health Survey. median was 2.6%, with wide variations across countries (p<0.001; 0.7–9.7%). current smokers ranged 20.1–56.9% (p<0.001) a value 40%. Current major...
Abstract Purpose The present study aimed to explore the use of herbal products among a sample Italian pregnant women and possible influence consumption on pregnancy outcome. Methods was conducted over 10‐month period (2 days week, from January October 2009) at Maternity wards Padua Rovereto Hospital. Data were collected through face‐to‐face interview basis prestructured questionnaire including socio‐demographic characteristics enrolled subjects, specific questions use, information about...
Selection bias is a systematic error in epidemiologic studies that may seriously distort true measures of associations between exposure and disease. Observational are highly susceptible to selection bias, researchers should therefore always examine what extent be present their material characterizes the material. In study we examined long-term participation consequences loss follow-up Respiratory Health Northern Europe (RHINE), Italian centers European Community Survey (I-ECRHS), Study on...
We studied dampness and mold in homes relation to climate, building characteristics socio-economic status (SES) across Europe, for 7127 22 centers. A subsample of 3118 was inspected. Multilevel analysis applied, including age, gender, center, SES, factors. Self-reported water damage (10%), damp spots (21%), (16%) past year were similar as observed data (19% 14% mold). Ambient temperature associated with self-reported (OR=1.63 per 10°C; 95% CI 1.02-2.63), (OR=2.95; 1.98-4.39), (OR=2.28;...
How common is the use of herbal supplements during pregnancy and does it adversely affect outcome? The products very daily almond oil spreading associated with preterm birth (PTB). Herbal drugs are often promoted as 'natural' 'safe' such claims attract pregnant women. More than a quarter Italian women consume herbs every day for at least 3 months pregnancy. We raise an alert over habit since seems to be PTB. A multicenter retrospective cohort study performed 15-month period. Seven hundred...
OBJECTIVE The aim of the present study is to compare survival patients attending diabetes centers with that exclusively consulting family physicians. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS was carried out in frame Verona Diabetes Study, a population-based survey known prevalence subsequent 5-year mortality follow-up. A cohort 7,488 diabetic were identified on 31 December 1986 from three different sources: drug consumption database, physicians, and (one for children one adults). As 1986, 3,288 entire...
Background: Variations in the prevalence of respiratory symptoms according to geo‐climatic factors could provide important clues knowledge aetiology asthma. Methods: Geo‐climatic variations current asthma, allergic rhinitis and chronic cough, phlegm were assessed on a random sample 18 873 subjects (response rate = 72.7%) from different climatic regions Italy. An ecological analysis, supported by robust statistical methods, was employed investigate potential trends. Results: The all...
The goal was to study exogenous surfactant disaturated phosphatidylcholine (DSPC) kinetics in preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) who were treated 100 or 200 mg/kg porcine surfactant.Sixty-one RDS undergoing mechanical ventilation received, within 24 hours after birth, (N = 40) 21) mixed [U-(13)C]dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine. Clinical and parameters recorded, DSPC half-life pool size endogenous synthesis rate calculated.Clinical characteristics short-term outcomes did...
The role of genetic and environmental factors, as well their interaction, in the natural history asthma, allergic rhinitis chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is largely unknown. This mainly due to lack large-scale analytical epidemiological/genetic studies aimed at investigating these 3 respiratory conditions simultaneously. GEIRD project a collaborative initiative designed collect information on biomarkers inflammation oxidative stress, individual ecological exposures, diet,...
Few population-based studies have assessed the prevalence and risk factors of non-allergic rhinitis (NAR) in comparison to allergic (AR). Moreover, epidemiologic data on elderly subjects southern Europe are scarce.This study aimed at estimating comparing factor distribution AR NAR a general population sample aged 20-84 years Italy.A questionnaire respiratory symptoms was administered random samples Italian 20-44 (n = 10,494) 45-64 2167) 65-84 1030) frame Gene Environment Interactions...
Background It is well known that asthma prevalence has been increasing all over the world in last decades. However, few data are available on temporal trends of incidence and remission asthma. Objective To evaluate rates Italy from 1940 to 2010. Methods The subjects were randomly sampled general Italian population between 1991 2010 three population-based multicentre studies: ECRHS, ISAYA, GEIRD. Individual information history (age at onset, age attack, use drugs for control, co-presence...