Carla Tortora

ORCID: 0000-0002-6069-5284
Publications
Citations
Views
---
Saved
---
About
Contact & Profiles
Research Areas
  • Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • Spatial Cognition and Navigation
  • Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
  • Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
  • Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Iron Metabolism and Disorders
  • Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances
  • Digestive system and related health
  • Educational and Psychological Assessments
  • Trace Elements in Health
  • Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism
  • LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
  • Child Nutrition and Water Access
  • Galectins and Cancer Biology
  • Geographic Information Systems Studies
  • Educational and Social Studies
  • Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior
  • Online and Blended Learning
  • Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
  • Gut microbiota and health
  • Infant Health and Development
  • Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
  • Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research
  • Dietary Effects on Health
  • Geography Education and Pedagogy

University of Chieti-Pescara
2023

University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli"
2009-2022

University of Padua
2020-2022

University of Naples Federico II
2008-2017

Abstract Background Infant colic ( IC ) is a prevalent physiological event of infants, which can disrupt the child's home environment. We aimed to investigate effectiveness mixture Matricariae chamomilla L., Melissa officinalis L. and tyndallized Lactobacillus acidophilus HA 122) compared with reuteri DSM 17938 simethicone for treatment . Methods A multicenter randomized comparative study was conducted in infants colic, according Rome III criteria, who were randomly assigned receive M....

10.1111/nmo.13145 article EN Neurogastroenterology & Motility 2017-06-30

Differences in gender and sexual orientation are suggested to be linked differences the way individuals think behave. The aim of current study is evaluate effect on fantasies roles, heterosexual homosexual people. sample was composed 547 participants, 246 men (Mage=28.85; S.D.=9,27) 301 women (Mage=25,97; S.D.=7,141). 61,8% 79,4% were heterosexual; 38,2% 20,6% homosexual. Participants completed an online battery questionnaires assess their fantasies, roles three different dimensions. It...

10.3389/fpsyg.2019.02864 article EN cc-by Frontiers in Psychology 2020-01-15

We have combined environmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM) and immunogold labelling (IGL) for the analysis of cell morphology surface protein detection on human fine needle aspiration, which is processed in thin uniform monolayer (a single layer cells) a glass slide by Thin Prep technology. Among techniques, we choose modality because it allows slight manipulation biological samples an operational time comparable with cytological techniques. Moreover, technology confirmed...

10.1111/j.1365-2818.2010.03405.x article EN Journal of Microscopy 2010-06-21

Abstract The methyl ester prodrug of N ω ‐nitro‐ L ‐arginine ( ‐NAME) has been reported to exert anticancer effects against several human tumors, including thyroid carcinoma, by inhibiting nitric oxide synthase (NOS). However, chronic administration ‐NAME often led adverse events causing cardiovascular alterations due its potential toxic effect. Here we report for the first time synthesis galactosyl ‐arginine, NAGAL, a capable NOS more efficiently and with fewer than parent drug. For this...

10.1002/jcp.21876 article EN Journal of Cellular Physiology 2009-07-31

The aim of this study was to examine the role mobile devices in teaching improve Italian university students' academic outcomes. In universities it is not uncommon conduct lessons for large numbers students. Mobile can be useful tools conveying content, with a potential impact on This involved total 294 undergraduates taking course psychology personality and individual differences at Padova University's School Psychology. classroom, which included answering quizzes (quiz activities),...

10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01363 article EN cc-by Frontiers in Psychology 2020-06-30

Covid-19 has been affecting people’s lives on a social, economic, emotional, and sexual level. This study aims to investigate any change in how couples formed during the pandemic got know partner experienced sexuality, including factors that could have influenced those changes comparison with pre-pandemic period. Particularly, focus groups (N = 26 women) were conducted an online questionnaire 120; 41 men 79 was administered. Given exploratory qualitative nature of present research, no...

10.1371/journal.pone.0275068 article EN cc-by PLoS ONE 2022-10-07

Abstract Background The reduction of bone mineral density and osteoporosis (OP) has an high impact on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients’ health. We have previously shown that a dysregulated iron metabolism occurs in IBD leads to decrease circulating concentration excessive intracellular sequestration iron. Studies suggest overload affects the bone, accelerating osteoclasts (OCs) differentiation activation with consequent resorption. aim this study was evaluate role Cannabinoid...

10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjab232.175 article EN Journal of Crohn s and Colitis 2022-01-01

Menopause is a crucial event in women’s health, characterized by the cessation of ovarian function. The estrogens deficiency exposes women to several diseases, including obesity, osteoporosis, cardiovascular diseases and cancer. Menopause-related deeply impact on quality life represent serious public economic health burden. Endocannabinoid System (ECS) includes Cannabinoid Type 1 (CB1) 2 (CB2) receptors, endocannabinoids all enzymes involved their biosynthesis degradation. It plays...

10.26420/austiniobstetgynecol.2021.1177 article EN Austin Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2021-04-01

Iron is a trace element essential for several physiological cell functions and any alteration in its metabolism could be associated to the onset of disorders. Cells normally avoid dysregulation, activating fine molecular mechanisms balance iron uptake, utilization, recycling, storage export. The main “actors” this event are hepcidin, ferroportin, ferritin transferrin, both at systemic level. Dysregulation homeostasis closely related inflammation perpetuation, osteoporosis cancer progression....

10.26420/annhematoloncol.2021.1351 article EN Annals of Hematology & Oncology 2021-05-20
Coming Soon ...