A5080067218- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Respiratory viral infections research
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Global Health Care Issues
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Genital Health and Disease
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Bartonella species infections research
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Health disparities and outcomes
University of Padua
2016-2025
University of Florence
2020
University of Cagliari
2020
Hôpital du Saint-Sacrement
2019
Université Laval
2019
Fonds de Recherche du Québec - Santé
2019
Imperial College London
2019
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
2019
Istituto Oncologico Veneto
2009
Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico
2009
Abstract On the 21 st of February 2020 a resident municipality Vo’, small town near Padua, died pneumonia due to SARS-CoV-2 infection 1 . This was first COVID-19 death detected in Italy since emergence Chinese city Wuhan, Hubei province 2 In response, regional authorities imposed lockdown whole for 14 days 3 We collected information on demography, clinical presentation, hospitalization, contact network and presence nasopharyngeal swabs 85.9% 71.5% population Vo’ at two consecutive time...
Childhood vaccination has been a milestone in the control of infectious diseases. However, even countries offering equal access to vaccination, number vaccine-preventable diseases have re-emerged. Suboptimal coverage called into question. The aim was explore socioeconomic inequalities vaccine hesitancy and outright refusal. Families with at least one child aged between 3 months 7 years were involved through an online survey. classified as provaccine, hesitant, or antivaccine. association...
COVID-19 rapidly escalated into a pandemic, threatening 213 countries, areas, and territories the world over. We aimed to identify potential province-level socioeconomic determinants of virus's dissemination, explain between-province differences in speed its spread, based on data from 36 provinces Northern Italy.This is an ecological study. included all confirmed cases SARS-CoV-2 reported between February 24th March 30th, 2020. For each province, we calculated trend contagion as relative...
A few years after the introduction in Italy of a four-component anti-meningococcal B vaccine (4CMenB), we evaluated effectiveness and impact vaccination two regions using different schedules (2, 4, 6, 12 months Tuscany vs. 7, 9, 15 Veneto) through an observational retrospective study.Vaccination started 2014 2015 Veneto; data collected referred to period 2006-2018 for 2007-2018 Veneto. Cases invasive meningococcal disease due N. Meningitidis were identified by culture and/or real-time PCR.In...
Four percent of the world's population suffers from depression, which is a major public health issue. Medical students are at risk, as their depressive symptoms (DS) prevalence reported to be approximately 27% worldwide. Since few data on Italian medical exist, this study aimed estimate DS and assess risk protective factors.The PRIMES was multicentre cross-sectional performed in 12 schools. Questionnaires were self-reported included 30 sociodemographic items Beck Depression Inventory-II...
In Italy, the introduction of Universal Varicella Vaccination (UVV) has been decided but postponed, as a national programme, until 2015, when data from Regions which have already implemented it will be available. Starting 2003, eight Italian (Basilicata, Calabria, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Apulia, Sardinia, Sicily, Tuscany and Veneto) progressively introduced UVV, in their immunization with different schedules children aged 13–15 months 5–6 years, currently two-dose schedule is adopted by all...
HPV vaccination is a milestone in primary prevention. However Italy, vaccine coverage still nowhere near the target of 95%. We investigated factors associated with inclination to get vaccinated university students, as they are likely have just assumed central role their healthcare decision-making. University students aged 18–25 were asked fill questionnaire. The effect socio-demographic and behavioural characteristics on awareness was assessed logistic regression adjusting for age, gender,...
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a known cause of acute lower respiratory infections in infants and young children. The present study aims to analyze the temporal trends characteristics hospitalization related RSV Veneto region (Italy) period between 2007 2021. analysis performed on all hospital discharge records (HDRs) public accredited private hospitals corresponding hospitalizations occurring (Italy). HDRs are considered if they included at least one following ICD9-CM codes:...
OBJECTIVES: Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is often associated with other autoimmune diseases, but little known about the influence of thyroid disease (TD) on natural history PBC. Our aim to analyze association between PBC and TD, latter's impact at two European centers. METHODS: The study involved 921 patients enrolled 1975 2015 in Padova (376 patients) Barcelona (545 patients), a mean follow-up 126.9±91.7 months. Data were recorded patients' histological stage diagnosis, biochemical...
Background: Since the beginning of SARS-CoV-2 outbreak, a large number infections have been reported among healthcare workers (HCWs). The aim this study was to investigate occurrence infection HCWs involved in first management infected patients and describe measures adopted prevent transmission hospital. Methods: This prospective observational conducted between February 21 April 16, 2020, Padua University Hospital (north-east Italy). control policy consisted following: creation “Advanced...
The burden of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a serious public health problem all over the world. Vaccination remains most effective prevention measure, and safe HBV vaccines have been available since 1982. Health care workers (HCWs) vaccinated against prospectively followed up for at least 14 years were classified by their antibody titers after primary vaccination as: poor responders (10–99 mIU/mL); moderate (100–999 good (≥1000 mIU/mL). incidence loss was calculated 1000 person-years...
: In both the elderly and children, pneumonia remains one of leading causes hospitalization. This study aimed to assess impact pneumonia-related hospitalizations in population over 65 years age Veneto Region.
Fungal infections (FIs) are widespread globally, affecting both immunocompromised and immunocompetent children, with varying clinical implications based on age comorbidities. In particularly those hematologic oncological conditions, FI leads to substantially longer hospital stays increased in-hospital mortality, reported rates ranging from 15% 20%. Our study aims analyze the epidemiological trends of fungal in pediatric population within a specific region Italy. We extracted ICD-9 codes...
Introduction: Invasive bacterial diseases (IBDs) such as meningitis and sepsis are significant public health concerns, particularly in pediatric populations. This study analyzes the incidence, outcomes, serotype distribution of IBDs Veneto Region over 17 years. Methods: An observational was conducted using data (2007–2023) from surveillance system Region, including microbiologically confirmed cases individuals < 18 Differences by age groups trends were statistically assessed. Results: A...
Introduction In Italy, universal varicella vaccination (VV) started in 2017 with a two-dose schedule administered children aged 12–15 months and 5–6 years, achieving 90% coverage 2019, though regional variations. To address the limitations surveillance databases for capturing episodes, study aimed to evaluate burden of disease pediatric population using primary care database. Methods This cohort used data from Pedianet, comprehensive database 193 family pediatricians Italy. The incidence...
BACKGROUND Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a heterogeneous group of aggressive malignancies arising from the biliary tree. Epidemiological data show an increase in incidence intrahepatic CCA Western countries and stable or decrease extrahepatic CCA. There are conflicting results literature regarding trend gallbladder cancer. However, most studies refer to time period before 2000. AIM To investigate recent epidemiology cancer Northeast Italy using regional hospital admissions. METHODS We...
Background Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is an important cause of illness and death worldwide, particularly among the elderly. Previous studies on factors associated with mortality in patients hospitalized for CAP revealed a direct association between type microorganism involved, characteristics patient mortality. Vaccination status against pneumococcal disease was not considered. We conducted retrospective analysis rates after first hospitalization north-east Italy view to examining...