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The coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has become a global health burden. Surface sanitation is one of the key points to reduce the risk of transmission both in healthcare and other public spaces. UVC light is already used in hospital and laboratory infection control, and some recent studies have shown its effectiveness on SARS-CoV-2. An innovative UV chip technology, described in Part I of this study, has recently appeared able to overcome the limits of old lamps and is proposed as a valid alternative to LEDs. This study was designed to test the virucidal activity on SARS-CoV-2 of a device based on the new UV chip technology. Via an initial concentration of virus suspension of 107.2 TCID50/mL, the tests revealed a viral charge reduction of more than 99.9% after 3 min; the maximum detectable attenuation value of Log10 = 5.7 was measured at 10 min of UV exposure.
Gabriele Messina; Alessandro Della Camera; Pietro Ferraro; Davide Amodeo; Alessio Corazza; Nicola Nante; Gabriele Cevenini. An Emerging Innovative UV Disinfection Technology (Part II): Virucide Activity on SARS-CoV-2. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 3873 .
AMA StyleGabriele Messina, Alessandro Della Camera, Pietro Ferraro, Davide Amodeo, Alessio Corazza, Nicola Nante, Gabriele Cevenini. An Emerging Innovative UV Disinfection Technology (Part II): Virucide Activity on SARS-CoV-2. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (8):3873.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGabriele Messina; Alessandro Della Camera; Pietro Ferraro; Davide Amodeo; Alessio Corazza; Nicola Nante; Gabriele Cevenini. 2021. "An Emerging Innovative UV Disinfection Technology (Part II): Virucide Activity on SARS-CoV-2." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 8: 3873.
Background The epidemiology of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is relevant for health-services planning. Most of MS prevalence and incidence studies in Italy referred to specific geographical areas and periods, whereas mortality data are routinely collected at the national level. The aim was to assess MS mortality trend and geographical differences in Italy from 1980 to 2015. Methods Mortality data were provided by the Italian Institute of Statistics. Due to a low number of annual deaths, mortality data were analysed for both the entire period under study and for sub-periods. Temporal trends were first evaluated using age-adjusted mortality rates (AMRs) comparing each sub-period with the initial one. Then, the annual percent change in mortality was estimated through the joinpoint regression model. Spatial differences between 5 main geographical areas were evaluated using standardized mortality ratios (SMRs). Results During the study period, 4,959 deaths for males and 7,434 for females were observed. The higher overall AMR was observed for females (F:0.71 vs. M: 0.56 per 100,000 persons per year). Analysing mortality by gender and geographical area, SMRs 〈 100 were observed in South Italy for both sexes, and in Central Italy for males only, whereas SMRs 〉 100 for Islands for both sexes, and in North-East and North-West for females only. The analysis of the mortality trend through AMRs calculated for sub-periods revealed no difference between the first and the last period for males, whereas a significant increase in mortality was observed for females. The joinpoint regression analysis showed a significant decrease in mortality up to 1995 for males (APC -3.23%) and up to 1999 for females, (APC -1.01%), followed by a significant increase for both sexes, but more marked for females (APC +1.9% M, +2.34% F). Conclusion The increasing trend of mortality for MS, especially for females, may reflect the increase in the prevalence of MS and the improvement in the quality of diagnosis or coding of the cause of death.
Daiana Bezzini; Lucia Kundisova; Francesco Gori; Andrea Martini; Lucia Giovannetti; Giorgia Stoppa; Eisabetta Chellini; Monica Ulivelli; Nicola Nante; Gabriele Messina; Mario Alberto Battaglia. Mortality trend for multiple sclerosis in Italy during the period 1980–2015. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders 2020, 44, 102240 .
AMA StyleDaiana Bezzini, Lucia Kundisova, Francesco Gori, Andrea Martini, Lucia Giovannetti, Giorgia Stoppa, Eisabetta Chellini, Monica Ulivelli, Nicola Nante, Gabriele Messina, Mario Alberto Battaglia. Mortality trend for multiple sclerosis in Italy during the period 1980–2015. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders. 2020; 44 ():102240.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDaiana Bezzini; Lucia Kundisova; Francesco Gori; Andrea Martini; Lucia Giovannetti; Giorgia Stoppa; Eisabetta Chellini; Monica Ulivelli; Nicola Nante; Gabriele Messina; Mario Alberto Battaglia. 2020. "Mortality trend for multiple sclerosis in Italy during the period 1980–2015." Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders 44, no. : 102240.
Aspergillus spp could be responsible of nosocomial aspergillosis in immunocompromised patients. In 2018, it was decided to demolish a building of Careggi Hospital (Florence, Italy), the Chief Medical Officer ordered a 9-months-long air and surface microbiological sampling and extraordinary preventive measures. A 9-months-long prospective study. After mapping the at-risk areas, air and surface samples were collected in different locations: in corridors, in rooms (high efficiency particulate air filter (HEPA) filtered or not), and outdoors. The samples were collected during the critical phases of the demolition. Air temperature and weather conditions were determined and recorded at the beginning of each sampling. Seventy-eight air samples and 72 surface samples were collected. The results showed highest contamination at time zero (before extraordinary preventive measures) and in the wards without HEPA filtered air. No specific prophylaxis strategy was implemented at our hospital for immunocompromised patients, and no cases of aspergillosis were recorded. Our results showed that extraordinary protective measures, the use of air treatment systems, and a continuous monitoring could be associated with decreased Aspergillus air contamination during construction, renovation, or demolition works.
G. Troiano; C. Sacco; R. Donato; G. Pini; F. Niccolini; N. Nante. Demolition activities in a healthcare facility: results from a fungal surveillance after extraordinary preventive measures. Public Health 2019, 175, 145 -147.
AMA StyleG. Troiano, C. Sacco, R. Donato, G. Pini, F. Niccolini, N. Nante. Demolition activities in a healthcare facility: results from a fungal surveillance after extraordinary preventive measures. Public Health. 2019; 175 ():145-147.
Chicago/Turabian StyleG. Troiano; C. Sacco; R. Donato; G. Pini; F. Niccolini; N. Nante. 2019. "Demolition activities in a healthcare facility: results from a fungal surveillance after extraordinary preventive measures." Public Health 175, no. : 145-147.
Problem The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of human leukocyte antigens (HLA) DQ2 and DQ8 haplotypes, two common polymorphisms associate with celiac disease (CD), in women with previous stillbirth, but not affected by CD. Method of study Women with history of unexplained term stillbirth referred to our Center for High‐Risk Pregnancies for a preconception counseling, and women with previous uncomplicated pregnancies, were enrolled as cases and controls. Celiac women were excluded from the study. Genetic tests for HLA DQ2/DQ8 were performed, and patients’ data were compared. Results The population included 56 women with a previous term stillbirth and 379 women with history of uncomplicated pregnancies. The prevalence of HLA‐DQ2 or DQ8 positivity was significantly higher in cases than in controls (50% vs 29.5%) (P = 0.0031). Women with HLA DQ8 genotype have a significantly higher risk of stillbirth (OR: 2.84 CI: 1.1840‐6.817) and in case of DQ2 genotype the OR for stillbirth was even higher (OR: 4.46 CI: 2.408‐8.270). In the stillbirth group, SGA neonates were significantly more frequent in those with HLA‐DQ2/DQ8 haplotypes than in those resulted negative to genetic testing (85.7% vs 42 .8%, P = 0.004). Conclusion In women with history of term stillbirth, a significantly higher prevalence of HLA DQ2/DQ8 haplotypes has been found compared to women with previous uneventful pregnancies. In addition, HLA DQ2/DQ8 positivity was significantly associated with suboptimal fetal growth in intrauterine fetal death cases, as shown by an increased prevalence of SGA babies.
Mauro Cozzolino; Caterina Serena; Antonino Salvatore Calabró; Elena Savi; Marianna Pina Rambaldi; Serena Simeone; Serena Ottanelli; Giorgio Mello; Giovanni Rombolá; Gianmarco Troiano; Nicola Nante; Silvia Vannuccini; Federico Mecacci; Felice Petraglia. Human leukocyte antigen DQ2/DQ8 positivity in women with history of stillbirth. American Journal of Reproductive Immunology 2018, 80, e13038 .
AMA StyleMauro Cozzolino, Caterina Serena, Antonino Salvatore Calabró, Elena Savi, Marianna Pina Rambaldi, Serena Simeone, Serena Ottanelli, Giorgio Mello, Giovanni Rombolá, Gianmarco Troiano, Nicola Nante, Silvia Vannuccini, Federico Mecacci, Felice Petraglia. Human leukocyte antigen DQ2/DQ8 positivity in women with history of stillbirth. American Journal of Reproductive Immunology. 2018; 80 (5):e13038.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMauro Cozzolino; Caterina Serena; Antonino Salvatore Calabró; Elena Savi; Marianna Pina Rambaldi; Serena Simeone; Serena Ottanelli; Giorgio Mello; Giovanni Rombolá; Gianmarco Troiano; Nicola Nante; Silvia Vannuccini; Federico Mecacci; Felice Petraglia. 2018. "Human leukocyte antigen DQ2/DQ8 positivity in women with history of stillbirth." American Journal of Reproductive Immunology 80, no. 5: e13038.
Background: The importance of socioeconomic factors as health determinants is well known in literature. The aim of our study was to demonstrate the correlation between socio-economic factors and the health status of a population in areas with an identical health organization. Methods: We collected (for the period 1990-2014) the standardized mortality rates in Tuscany (Italy) for each municipality. Linear regression was performed to establish the existence of an association between vulnerability index/unemployment rate and mortality. Results: The linear regression with the vulnerability index as independent variable and the overall mortality rate for all causes as a dependent variable, showed that the 1991 vulnerability index correlates positively and with the total mortality rates from the 2000–2004 period. The second linear regression considers the unemployment index as the independent variable. The value of the 1991 index correlates positively and in a statistically significant way with the total mortality rates from 2000 to 2004 with a constant increase until 2010–2014. Conclusions: Our evidences show that a strong, excellent and uniform regional healthcare system are not enough to ensure a uniform level of health among different communities. Socio-economic factors, represent important risk factors for health and could create differences in health state.
Francesca Nisticò; Gianmarco Troiano; Nicola Nante; Paolo Piacentini. Socioeconomic factors and mortality: evidences from an Italian study. International Journal of Healthcare Management 2018, 13, 234 -239.
AMA StyleFrancesca Nisticò, Gianmarco Troiano, Nicola Nante, Paolo Piacentini. Socioeconomic factors and mortality: evidences from an Italian study. International Journal of Healthcare Management. 2018; 13 (sup1):234-239.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFrancesca Nisticò; Gianmarco Troiano; Nicola Nante; Paolo Piacentini. 2018. "Socioeconomic factors and mortality: evidences from an Italian study." International Journal of Healthcare Management 13, no. sup1: 234-239.
Background: Smartphones have been demonstrated to carry an high load of microorganism, including pathogenic one, and are rarely disinfected. Their constant and common adoption, at population level, made them a source of potential Acquired Hospital Infection (ICA). Aim of the research is to verify the effectiveness of a pocket UV-C irradiation system for disinfecting smartphone.
Giuseppe Spataro; Sandra Burgassi; Gabriele Cevenini; Nicola Nante; Marco Tani; Gabriele Messina. Smartphone or Crossphone: Contamination at Hand. American Journal of Infection Control 2018, 46, S32 .
AMA StyleGiuseppe Spataro, Sandra Burgassi, Gabriele Cevenini, Nicola Nante, Marco Tani, Gabriele Messina. Smartphone or Crossphone: Contamination at Hand. American Journal of Infection Control. 2018; 46 (6):S32.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGiuseppe Spataro; Sandra Burgassi; Gabriele Cevenini; Nicola Nante; Marco Tani; Gabriele Messina. 2018. "Smartphone or Crossphone: Contamination at Hand." American Journal of Infection Control 46, no. 6: S32.
Background: Airborne microbial contamination (AMC), measured in Colony Forming Units (CFUs)/m3, is an important parameter to observe for safety air in Operating Theater (OT). To maintain low AMC, several guidelines highlight the importance to maintain a certain number of Air Changes/h (ACH) although they only considering this parameter and not other ventilation aspects that may influence AMC. The aims of the study are: i) to verify the associations between the number of ACH and the CFUs in OT air; II) to identify a statistical relationship between ACH and AMC.
Niccolò Vonci; Giuseppe Spataro; Maria Francesca De Marco; Nicola Nante; Gabriele Cevenini; Gabriele Messina. Guidelines Versus Measurements in Real Setting: Modelling Microbial Airborne Contamination and Air Flow in Operating Theaters. American Journal of Infection Control 2018, 46, S70 -S71.
AMA StyleNiccolò Vonci, Giuseppe Spataro, Maria Francesca De Marco, Nicola Nante, Gabriele Cevenini, Gabriele Messina. Guidelines Versus Measurements in Real Setting: Modelling Microbial Airborne Contamination and Air Flow in Operating Theaters. American Journal of Infection Control. 2018; 46 (6):S70-S71.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNiccolò Vonci; Giuseppe Spataro; Maria Francesca De Marco; Nicola Nante; Gabriele Cevenini; Gabriele Messina. 2018. "Guidelines Versus Measurements in Real Setting: Modelling Microbial Airborne Contamination and Air Flow in Operating Theaters." American Journal of Infection Control 46, no. 6: S70-S71.
Circuit parties (CP) are extended celebrations, lasting from a day to a week, primarily attended by gay and bisexual men in their thirties and forties. The increasing popularity of circuit parties may play a significant role in the epidemiology of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. We performed a systematic literature search in MEDLINE, without any temporal limit, using the term “circuit party”. Only articles reporting cross-sectional studies were analyzed. Ten articles, published in the period from 2001 to 2015 were included in our systematic review and reported data on samples ranging from 173 to 13,883 gay/bisexual men. The HIV prevalence among men who attended the CPs was very high, ranging from 6% to 40.8%. Sexual risk behaviors (e.g. unsafe sex or multiple partners) and drug use were particularly frequent. It wo'uld be useful to promote efficient strategies with the cooperation of party planners, catching the participants before nightlife activities in order to prevent HIV transmission and the use of recreational drugs.
Gianmarco Troiano; Isabella Mercurio; Mauro Bacci; Nicola Nante. Hidden dangers among circuit parties—A systematic review of HIV prevalence, sexual behaviors and drug abuse during the biggest gay events. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment 2018, 28, 983 -991.
AMA StyleGianmarco Troiano, Isabella Mercurio, Mauro Bacci, Nicola Nante. Hidden dangers among circuit parties—A systematic review of HIV prevalence, sexual behaviors and drug abuse during the biggest gay events. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment. 2018; 28 (8):983-991.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGianmarco Troiano; Isabella Mercurio; Mauro Bacci; Nicola Nante. 2018. "Hidden dangers among circuit parties—A systematic review of HIV prevalence, sexual behaviors and drug abuse during the biggest gay events." Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment 28, no. 8: 983-991.
Gianmarco Troiano; Isabella Mercurio; Nicola Nante; Massimo Lancia; Mauro Bacci. Candida autovaccination: A new strategy to prevent antifungal resistance? Journal of Infection Prevention 2018, 19, 201 -202.
AMA StyleGianmarco Troiano, Isabella Mercurio, Nicola Nante, Massimo Lancia, Mauro Bacci. Candida autovaccination: A new strategy to prevent antifungal resistance? Journal of Infection Prevention. 2018; 19 (4):201-202.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGianmarco Troiano; Isabella Mercurio; Nicola Nante; Massimo Lancia; Mauro Bacci. 2018. "Candida autovaccination: A new strategy to prevent antifungal resistance?" Journal of Infection Prevention 19, no. 4: 201-202.
Communication is really complex and beyond the verbal communication, it involves the transmission of abstract and concrete information using both verbal and nonverbal symbols. In June-July 2017 we performed a systematic search in the electronic database PubMed in order to better understand the impact of “emoji” in the scientific community. We considered eligible for the systematic review original articles, letters, brief reports, short communications web articles (written in English, French, Italian or Spanish) without any temporal limit and using the keyword “emoji” The literature search yielded 5 publications. The studies were published between 2015 and 2017. Two authors tried to associate emoji to specific feelings. Huesch et al. analyzed 1.7 million unique interactions and stories associated with breast cancer screening keywords generated on Facebook. Skiba in his short communication describes the history of emoji and proposed to develop a set of emoji that could be used to improve the management of their patients’ health. Bourzac in her short communication, says that at the first-ever Emojicon in California, a group of science enthusiasts and designers worked on proposals for several new science-themed emoji, in order to better express themselves. Although the scientific literature about emoji is very few, their psychological and emotional significance is very fascinating, and they could have an interesting application in public health to improve the physician–patient interaction.
Gianmarco Troiano; Nicola Nante. Emoji: What does the scientific literature say about them?-A new way to communicate in the 21th century. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment 2018, 28, 528 -533.
AMA StyleGianmarco Troiano, Nicola Nante. Emoji: What does the scientific literature say about them?-A new way to communicate in the 21th century. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment. 2018; 28 (4):528-533.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGianmarco Troiano; Nicola Nante. 2018. "Emoji: What does the scientific literature say about them?-A new way to communicate in the 21th century." Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment 28, no. 4: 528-533.
Gianmarco Troiano; Isabella Mercurio; Nicola Nante; Mauro Bacci. Caravaggio’s Judith and Holofernes: a forensic approach. Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences 2017, 7, 1 .
AMA StyleGianmarco Troiano, Isabella Mercurio, Nicola Nante, Mauro Bacci. Caravaggio’s Judith and Holofernes: a forensic approach. Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences. 2017; 7 (1):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGianmarco Troiano; Isabella Mercurio; Nicola Nante; Mauro Bacci. 2017. "Caravaggio’s Judith and Holofernes: a forensic approach." Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences 7, no. 1: 1.
Background The reduction of suicides in jails and prisons is an international priority and, after the publication of a report about the necessity to prevent the suicide risk, in Tuscany (Italy) was created a new biphasic protocol. The aim of our study was to show the preliminary results after the introduction of this protocol in the Penitentiary of Pistoia. Methods We conducted an ecological pilot study from April to December 2016. In the Penitentiary of Pistoia, a multidisciplinary staff collected socio-demographic and clinical information of the new inmates, and estimated the suicide risk administering the Arboleda-Florez Checklist. Results Ninety-three new prisoners (all males) were conducted in the Penitentiary of Pistoia: 12 (12.90%) came from another prison; 81 (87.09%) were free before the arrival. 16 (17.2%) were homeless, 52 (55.91%) were unemployed, 1 (1.07%) was retired. 32 declared to use drugs; 7 of them declared also the alcohol abuse. Three detainees claimed only the alcohol abuse. 9 prisoners were already assisted by the Service for Drug Addiction when they have been arrested. 77 (82.79%) were positive for at least 1 item of the Arboleda-Florez Checklist. The measures of great surveillance were disposed for 67 prisoners. Three were the measures of Greatest Surveillance for high suicide risk. 13 inmates needed a specific pharmacological treatment prescribed by a psychiatrist. A therapy for mild anxiety and insomnia was prescribed in 29 cases: 21 after the first visit; 8 later. A psychological support was furnished to 23 prisoners who didn’t need the prescription of psychotropic medication, but only an emotional support. Conclusions Our pilot study showed that the biphasic protocol could be able to manage in a good way the suicide risk, in fact no suicide occurred in the examined period of time. However, studies covering longer periods of time and involving other realities are needed to give more reliable results about its real efficacy.
Annalisa Frangione; Letizia Bracali; Luca Rosi; Maria Mancino; Marisa Meschi; Nicola Nante; Gianmarco Troiano. Prevention of suicide behind bars: first Italian results. Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences 2017, 7, 1 .
AMA StyleAnnalisa Frangione, Letizia Bracali, Luca Rosi, Maria Mancino, Marisa Meschi, Nicola Nante, Gianmarco Troiano. Prevention of suicide behind bars: first Italian results. Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences. 2017; 7 (1):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAnnalisa Frangione; Letizia Bracali; Luca Rosi; Maria Mancino; Marisa Meschi; Nicola Nante; Gianmarco Troiano. 2017. "Prevention of suicide behind bars: first Italian results." Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences 7, no. 1: 1.
Induction of labour (IOL) is a widely-used practice in obstetrics. Our aim was to evaluate predictors of vaginal delivery in postdate pregnancies induced with prostaglandins. We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study with analytic component. A total of 145 women, admitted for IOL after the 41st week of gestation, were induced with a vaginal pessary releasing prostaglandins. Type of delivery, whether vaginal or caesarean, was the outcome. Several maternal and foetal variables were investigated. The Kaplan–Maier curves, monovariate and a multivariate logistic regression were carried out. In our population, 80.7% of women had vaginal delivery after the induction. Multiparity and a high Bishop score at the beginning of the IOL were protective factors for a vaginal delivery (respectively OR 0.16, p = .028 and OR 0.62, p = .034) while age >35 years, and the foetal birth weight >3500 g at the birth, resulted in being risk factors for caesarean section (respectively OR 4.20, p = .006 and OR 3.63, p = .013).
Laura Batinelli; Andrea Serafini; Nicola Nante; Felice Petraglia; Filiberto Maria Severi; Gabriele Messina. Induction of labour: clinical predictive factors for success and failure. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2017, 38, 352 -358.
AMA StyleLaura Batinelli, Andrea Serafini, Nicola Nante, Felice Petraglia, Filiberto Maria Severi, Gabriele Messina. Induction of labour: clinical predictive factors for success and failure. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2017; 38 (3):352-358.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLaura Batinelli; Andrea Serafini; Nicola Nante; Felice Petraglia; Filiberto Maria Severi; Gabriele Messina. 2017. "Induction of labour: clinical predictive factors for success and failure." Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 38, no. 3: 352-358.
A considerable part of the global population is exposed to arsenic-contaminated drinking water which is the main source of inorganic arsenic(As) exposure in humans. Arsenic exposure interferes with the action of enzymes, essential cations, and transcriptional events in cells throughout the body, and a multitude of multisystemic non-cancer effects might ensue. The aim of our review was to evaluate the effects of arsenic contamination in drinking water on suicides rates. A systematic literature search (English written literature) was conducted in electronic databases MEDLINE, SCOPUS. Evidences dating from 1999 till 2016 have been collected. A manual search of reference lists of included studies and review articles was successively performed. All references of the retrieved studies were also reviewed to avoid missing relevant publications. The key search terms included: “arsenic AND water AND suicide”. The literature search yielded 13 publications, but we identified 2 manuscripts available for this systematic review. The 2 studies included in the review, were published in 2015 and in 2017 and settled in Italy and Hungary. The levels of arsenic in the waters ranged from 0.016 μg/l to >50 μg/l. The findings of the two studies are conflicting, in fact Pompili et al. reported an apparently beneficial effect of arsenic on suicides rates, with an inverse correlation of arsenic concentration and local suicide rates, in contrast to a positive correlation with natural-cause mortality rates. Our review led to conflicting results, so the diatribe about the real effects of arsenic intake of suicidal behaviors is still open. Therefore, we encourage other colleagues to conduct further studies in other locations in order to have more reliable results.
Gianmarco Troiano; Isabella Mercurio; Paola Melai; Nicola Nante; Massimo Lancia; Mauro Bacci. Suicide behaviour and arsenic levels in drinking water: a possible association? Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences 2017, 7, 2 -2.
AMA StyleGianmarco Troiano, Isabella Mercurio, Paola Melai, Nicola Nante, Massimo Lancia, Mauro Bacci. Suicide behaviour and arsenic levels in drinking water: a possible association? Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences. 2017; 7 (1):2-2.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGianmarco Troiano; Isabella Mercurio; Paola Melai; Nicola Nante; Massimo Lancia; Mauro Bacci. 2017. "Suicide behaviour and arsenic levels in drinking water: a possible association?" Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences 7, no. 1: 2-2.
Gianmarco Troiano; Isabella Mercurio; Marco Golfera; Nicola Nante; Paola Melai; Massimo Lancia; Mauro Bacci. Cocaine contamination of banknotes: a review. The European Journal of Public Health 2017, 27, 1097 -1101.
AMA StyleGianmarco Troiano, Isabella Mercurio, Marco Golfera, Nicola Nante, Paola Melai, Massimo Lancia, Mauro Bacci. Cocaine contamination of banknotes: a review. The European Journal of Public Health. 2017; 27 (6):1097-1101.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGianmarco Troiano; Isabella Mercurio; Marco Golfera; Nicola Nante; Paola Melai; Massimo Lancia; Mauro Bacci. 2017. "Cocaine contamination of banknotes: a review." The European Journal of Public Health 27, no. 6: 1097-1101.
Background: On 14 May 2013, Angelina Jolie (AJ), revealed herself to be the carrier of a BReast CAncer 1 (BRCA1) gene mutation and announced her decision to undergo a prophylactic mastectomy, followed by a laparoscopic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. This review explores the impact of the ‘Angelina Jolie Effect’ in order to reveal whether her announcement led to a change in the attitude of patients, and in decisions regarding healthcare options focusing especially on referrals, on genetic tests and on prophylactic mastectomies. Methods: Between January–February 2017, we performed a systematic search in PubMed using the key search term ‘Angelina Jolie’. We searched for studies published between 2013 and 2017, reporting data on number of BRCA1/2 tests, number of referrals for breast or ovarian cancer and number of performed mastectomies, before and after AJ’s disclosure. We considered eligible for inclusion all cross-sectional, retrospective, prospective studies written in English. Results: The literature search yielded 27 publications. After the analysis of title, abstracts and full text, we identified eight manuscripts for inclusion in the review. The studies were conducted from 2011 to 2015 in the USA, Austria, Australia, Canada and the UK. The announcement generated an increase of referrals for breast/ovarian cancer with peaks of +285%, an increase of BRCA tests with a peak of +80%, but did not lead to a significant increase of prophylactic mastectomies. Patients with a lower level of education asked for information about cancer, and most patients became more aware of breast reconstruction post-mastectomy. Conclusion: Celebrity disclosures, such as AJ’s revelation of her BRCA status and her decision for a prophylactic mastectomy, can influence patients’ behaviour leading to important effects on attitudes towards screening. Organisations should assist patients appropriately, but at the same time should consider the available resources, and should interface with journalists and the social media in order to guarantee the validity of the information.
Gianmarco Troiano; Nicola Nante; Mauro Cozzolino. The Angelina Jolie effect – Impact on breast and ovarian cancer prevention A systematic review of effects after the public announcement in May 2013. Health Education Journal 2017, 76, 707 -715.
AMA StyleGianmarco Troiano, Nicola Nante, Mauro Cozzolino. The Angelina Jolie effect – Impact on breast and ovarian cancer prevention A systematic review of effects after the public announcement in May 2013. Health Education Journal. 2017; 76 (6):707-715.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGianmarco Troiano; Nicola Nante; Mauro Cozzolino. 2017. "The Angelina Jolie effect – Impact on breast and ovarian cancer prevention A systematic review of effects after the public announcement in May 2013." Health Education Journal 76, no. 6: 707-715.
Gabriele Messina; Giuseppe Spataro; Nicola Nante; Daniele Rosadini; Marco Tani; Gabriele Cevenini. Clinical Testing of a Wearable Automatic UV-C Device for Stethoscope Disinfection. American Journal of Infection Control 2017, 45, S96 .
AMA StyleGabriele Messina, Giuseppe Spataro, Nicola Nante, Daniele Rosadini, Marco Tani, Gabriele Cevenini. Clinical Testing of a Wearable Automatic UV-C Device for Stethoscope Disinfection. American Journal of Infection Control. 2017; 45 (6):S96.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGabriele Messina; Giuseppe Spataro; Nicola Nante; Daniele Rosadini; Marco Tani; Gabriele Cevenini. 2017. "Clinical Testing of a Wearable Automatic UV-C Device for Stethoscope Disinfection." American Journal of Infection Control 45, no. 6: S96.
The collection and analysis of hair samples offers higher chances of identifying people addicted to drugs than urine samples. In our study we propose hair analysis as a useful epidemiological indicator to identify the extent of cocaine use in different medico-legal situations: currently the epidemiological trends of substance abuse are estimated indirectly, mainly through large-scale surveys or through medical and crime statistics that may be too generic. We conducted a cross-sectional study, analysing hair samples, collected for various medico-legal purposes, from living men belonging to different categories, in order to complete a previous study conducted in 2016. Of 104 samples collected for different purposes, 55 were positive for drugs (52.88% of total) and, in this group, positivity for cocaine was found in 28 cases (26.92% of total), with a mean concentration of 4.58 ng/mg of hair, and a mean concentration of 0.75 ng/mg of hair of its major metabolite (benzoylecgonine). This datum is in line with the Italian Superior Health Institute reports, which declared a reduction in the use of cannabis and benzodiazepines, but a notable increase in cocaine use. Despite its limitations, this study adds further information to the previous one conducted in the same context, and furnishes an interesting picture of the phenomenon of cocaine addiction in Italy.
Isabella Mercurio; Gianmarco Troiano; Paola Melai; Monica Zappulla; Luigi Carlini; Nicola Nante; Mauro Bacci. Hair testing for cocaine in living men: an epidemiological study on hair samples collected for various medico-legal purposes. Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences 2017, 51, 182 -190.
AMA StyleIsabella Mercurio, Gianmarco Troiano, Paola Melai, Monica Zappulla, Luigi Carlini, Nicola Nante, Mauro Bacci. Hair testing for cocaine in living men: an epidemiological study on hair samples collected for various medico-legal purposes. Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences. 2017; 51 (2):182-190.
Chicago/Turabian StyleIsabella Mercurio; Gianmarco Troiano; Paola Melai; Monica Zappulla; Luigi Carlini; Nicola Nante; Mauro Bacci. 2017. "Hair testing for cocaine in living men: an epidemiological study on hair samples collected for various medico-legal purposes." Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences 51, no. 2: 182-190.
Approximately the 8% of travelers requires medical care, with the diagnosis of a vaccine-preventable disease. The aim of our study was to analyze the socio-demographic, health and travel characteristics of the Italian international travelers. We conducted a cross sectional study from January 2015 to June 2016, at the Travel Medicine Clinic of Siena, asking the doctor to interview patients who attended the Clinic, recording socio-demographic and travel information, malaria prophylaxis, vaccinations. The data were organized in a database and processed by software Stata®. We collected 419 questionnaires. Patients chose 71 countries for their travels; the favorite destinations were: India (6.31%), Thailand (6.31%), and Brazil (5.10%). The mean length of stay was 36.17 days. Italians, students, and freelancers tended to stay abroad for a longer time (mean: 36.4 days, 59.87 days and 64.16 days respectively). 33.17% of our sample used drugs for malaria chemoprophylaxis: 71.9% of them used Atovaquone/Proguanil (Malarone®), 26.6% used Mefloquine (Lariam®), 1.5% other drugs. The vaccinations that travelers mostly got in our study were to prevent hepatitis A (n = 264), the typhoid fever (n = 187), the Tetanus + Diphtheria + Pertussis (n = 165), the Yellow fever (n = 118) and the cholera (n = 78). Twenty-eight (6.68%) refused some recommended vaccinations. The vaccines mostly refused were for Typhoid fever (n = 20), hepatitis a (n = 9), and cholera (n = 9). Our results demonstrated that Italian international travelers are at-risk because of their poor vaccinations adherence. This implies that pre-travel counseling is fundamental to increase the knowledge of the risks and the compliance of future travelers.
Gianmarco Troiano; Astrid Mercone; Alessandra Bagnoli; Nicola Nante. International Travelers’ Sociodemographic, Health, and Travel Characteristics: An Italian Study. Annals of Global Health 2017, 83, 380 -385.
AMA StyleGianmarco Troiano, Astrid Mercone, Alessandra Bagnoli, Nicola Nante. International Travelers’ Sociodemographic, Health, and Travel Characteristics: An Italian Study. Annals of Global Health. 2017; 83 (2):380-385.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGianmarco Troiano; Astrid Mercone; Alessandra Bagnoli; Nicola Nante. 2017. "International Travelers’ Sociodemographic, Health, and Travel Characteristics: An Italian Study." Annals of Global Health 83, no. 2: 380-385.
The use of keratin matrix, in detecting drug consumption, offers compelling advantages compared to other conventional biological matrices used for these types of investigation, and provides important information to surveys which are characterised by a general underestimation, especially in Italy. In our study we collected and analysed 424 hair samples from corpses autopsied in Perugia from January 2001 to December 2011 in order to detect traces of drugs and especially of cocaine, and evaluate their involvement in several types of death. Hair samples were analysed by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry in the Laboratory of Forensic Toxicology of the Department of Legal Medicine of the University of Perugia: 232 samples derived from cases of overdose deaths; 192 were connected to different causes of death. The average concentration of cocaine in the keratin matrix samples was of 3.74 ng/mg in people who died from overdose, 3.09 ng/mg in people who died from other causes. In 232 cases of overdose deaths, 135 were positive for cocaine (accounting for 58.18% of total); in 192 deaths from other causes, 39 were positive for cocaine (accounting for 20.31% of the total). Our study demonstrated the crucial role of cocaine in overdose deaths and in other deaths, as is well known in other research.
Isabella Mercurio; Gianmarco Troiano; Paola Melai; Monica Zappulla; Veronica Agostinelli; Nicola Nante; Mauro Bacci. A 10 year post-mortem analysis of keratin matrix in Perugia (Italy): focus on cocaine involvement in several types of death. Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences 2016, 49, 711 -719.
AMA StyleIsabella Mercurio, Gianmarco Troiano, Paola Melai, Monica Zappulla, Veronica Agostinelli, Nicola Nante, Mauro Bacci. A 10 year post-mortem analysis of keratin matrix in Perugia (Italy): focus on cocaine involvement in several types of death. Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences. 2016; 49 (6):711-719.
Chicago/Turabian StyleIsabella Mercurio; Gianmarco Troiano; Paola Melai; Monica Zappulla; Veronica Agostinelli; Nicola Nante; Mauro Bacci. 2016. "A 10 year post-mortem analysis of keratin matrix in Perugia (Italy): focus on cocaine involvement in several types of death." Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences 49, no. 6: 711-719.