Giuseppina Facco

ORCID: 0009-0009-6228-9990
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Research Areas
  • Blood transfusion and management
  • Blood donation and transfusion practices
  • Blood groups and transfusion
  • Hepatitis B Virus Studies
  • Organ Donation and Transplantation
  • Hemophilia Treatment and Research
  • Trauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, Resuscitation
  • Blood Coagulation and Thrombosis Mechanisms
  • Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
  • Liver Disease and Transplantation
  • Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
  • Ethics in Clinical Research
  • Malaria Research and Control
  • Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
  • Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
  • Male Reproductive Health Studies
  • Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection
  • Virus-based gene therapy research
  • T-cell and Retrovirus Studies
  • Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
  • Zoonotic diseases and public health
  • Mosquito-borne diseases and control
  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia Research
  • HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
  • Biomedical Ethics and Regulation

Secretaria da Saúde
2024

Italian Society of Physiotherapy
2021

Azienda Ospedaliera Citta' della Salute e della Scienza di Torino
2013-2018

National Blood Transfusion Service
2014

In Italy nucleic acid testing (NAT) became mandatory for hepatitis C virus (HCV) in 2002 and human immunodeficiency (HIV) B 2008. The aim of this study was to monitor the incidence prevalence HIV HCV infections Italian blood donors current residual risk these after introduction NAT.The national surveillance system includes data from tests used screen transfusion-transmissible infections. During period survey (2009-2015), NAT methods were transcription-mediated amplification test, individual...

10.2450/2018.0069-18 article EN PubMed 2018-09-01

Abstract At the symposium organized by International Plasma and Fractionation Association European Blood Alliance, experts presented their views experiences showing that public sector its blood establishments may strengthen collection increase supply of plasma using right strategies in donor recruitment, retention protection, scaling‐up increasing number donors within improved/new infrastructure, supportive funding, policies legislation as well harmonization clinical guidelines collaboration...

10.1111/vox.13491 article EN Vox Sanguinis 2023-07-18

Despite the procedures adopted for selection of blood donors, in Italy HIV prevalence per 100 000 repeat tested donors (RTD) and first-time (FTD) is high compared to most other Council Europe member states. To evaluate effectiveness predonation procedures, we studied both characteristics undisclosed risk behaviours HIV-positive donors.We analysed data from Italian donor surveillance system 2009, 2010 2011. Based on postdonation interview, were classified by behaviour (heterosexual, MSM,...

10.1111/vox.12328 article EN Vox Sanguinis 2015-09-28

Bacteria are the pathogens most frequently transmitted through substances of human origin (SoHO). The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) organized an expert consultation, with objective developing a priority list bacterial transmissible via SoHO. will be used to further assess risks determine appropriate preventive measures.The 14 SoHO-transmitted bacteria identified scoping literature review were then prioritized during workshop methodology based on multicriteria...

10.1111/trf.14036 article EN Transfusion 2017-02-24

Blood transfusion is a complex activity. Some of the components this activity are implementation standard procedures, evaluation appropriateness blood use, methods for bedside identification patients and release in emergencies, during out-of-routine hours from hospitals lacking Centre. An overview about how these issues managed Italy could be interest.A survey dealing with some regarding was performed, using questionnaire sent to 278 Italian Centres.Out Centres, 179 (64%) returned...

10.2450/2011.0023-10 article EN PubMed 2011-10-01

In Italy, as in many developed countries, a decline blood component (BC) consumption, especially red cells (RBC), has been described, but not studied at national level. We, therefore, designed nationwide survey to determine the main features of BC recipients and obtain picture clinical use for first time order understand demands better identify specific fields which apply Patient Blood Management (PBM).A all Italian Establishments working Hospital Banks (HBB) was performed. Data were...

10.2450/2021.0083-21 article EN PubMed 2021-09-01

Introdução: De acordo com as diretrizes da Política Nacional de Atenção Integral à Saúde Mulher (PNAISM), o Sistema Único (SUS) deve estar apto a promover atenção integral saúde mulher, incluindo garantia acesso um planejamento reprodutivo adequado. No Brasil, mais 55% das gestações não são planejadas ou intencionais, sobretudo em regiões maior vulnerabilidade, resultando prejuízo índices materno-fetal, altas taxas abortamento, prematuridade, óbito fetal intrauterino e mortalidade infantil....

10.5712/rbmfc19(46)4225 article PT cc-by Revista Brasileira de Medicina de Família e Comunidade 2024-12-10

An outbreak of locally acquired Plasmodium vivax malaria in Greece started 2009 and peaked 2011. Targeting blood safety measures to affected areas with ongoing transmission raised questions how define spatial boundaries such an area when trigger any specific measures, including whether which donation screening strategy apply. To provide scientific advice the European Centre for Disease Prevention Control (ECDC) organised expert meetings 2013. The outcomes these consultations are opinions...

10.1111/tme.12318 article EN Transfusion Medicine 2016-05-30

Due to the increase in life expectancy, patients with haemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders are experiencing age-related comorbidities that present new challenges. In order meet current emerging needs, a model for healthcare pathways was developed through project funded by Italian Ministry of Health. The aimed prevent or reduce social-health burden disease its complications.The National Blood Centre appointed panel experts comprising clinicians, patients, Regional Health...

10.2450/2014.0087-14s article EN PubMed 2014-04-01
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