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Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Education•Milan, Lombardia, Italy•
About: Catholic University of the Sacred Heart is a education organization based out in Milan, Lombardia, Italy. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Health care. The organization has 13592 authors who have published 31048 publications receiving 853961 citations.
Topics: Population, Health care, Cancer, Myocardial infarction, Transplantation
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TL;DR: Percutaneous ablation procedures are effective treatments in cirrhotic patients with HCC submitted to OLT and are not associated to an increased risk of tumor recurrence and appear to be the best treatment option in these cases.
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TL;DR: This study included all chronic stroke patients who were admitted for physical rehabilitation at the Don C. Gnocchi Foundation of Rome, between January 2002 and September 2004 and performed a multidimensional study through traditional parameters and validated QoL measurements.
Abstract: To the Editor:
We read with great interest the article by Haacke et al1 published in Stroke . Recently, we performed a similar study on an Italian stroke survivors sample, and we believe we can give a further contribution to this important topic.
As Haacke underlined, the factors that contribute to the reduced quality of life (QoL) were not systematically investigated in long-term follow-up stroke survivors and only few studies have used measures to assess QoL.
We performed a multidimensional study through traditional parameters and validated QoL measurements. Our study included all chronic stroke patients who were admitted for physical rehabilitation at the Don C. Gnocchi Foundation of Rome, between January 2002 and September 2004. A total of 72 patients were evaluated through: (1) clinical assessment, using the European Stroke Scale (ESS), (2) self-administered questionnaire for general health (SF-36), and (3) standardized disability measurements (Barthel Index and modified Rankin Scale). SF-36 consists of 36 questions that inquire about the …
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TL;DR: Physicians should inform patients that transient voice and swallowing symptoms may occur following total thyroidectomy, and the data suggest mild Symptoms may occur in the majority of operated patients.
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TL;DR: Findings confirm the existence of an ataxic presentation of Coq10 deficiency, which may be responsive to CoQ10 supplementation, and may beresponsive to Co Q10 supplementation.
Abstract: The authors measured coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) concentration in muscle biopsies from 135 patients with genetically undefined cerebellar ataxia. Thirteen patients with childhood-onset ataxia and cerebellar atrophy had markedly decreased levels of CoQ10. Associated symptoms included seizures, developmental delay, mental retardation, and pyramidal signs. These findings confirm the existence of an ataxic presentation of CoQ10 deficiency, which may be responsive to CoQ10 supplementation.
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TL;DR: Prognosis is excellent after complete resection of benign and non-invasive malignant IPMNs, and the extent of pancreatic resection and the intraoperative management of resection margins remain controversial.
Abstract: Background/aims: Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) are neoplasms of the pancreatic duct epithelium characterized by intraductal papillary growth and thick mucin secretion. Quantities of mucin fill the main and/or branches of pancreatic ducts and cause ductal dilatation. This review encompasses IPMNs, including symptoms, diagnosis, management, and prognosis. Methods: A Pubmed database search was performed. All abstracts were reviewed and all articles in which cases of IPMNs could be identified were further scrutinized. Further references were extracted by cross-referencing. Results: Only one-third of all patients are symptomatic. According to the site of involvement, IPMNs are classified into three types: main duct type, branch duct type, and combined type. Most branch type IPMNs are benign, while the other two types are frequently malignant. The presence of large mural nodules increases the possibility of malignancy in all types. Presence of a large branch type IPMN and marked dilatation of the main duct indicate the existence of adenoma at least. Synchronous or metachronous malignancies may be developed in various organs. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, endoscopic ultrasonography, and intraductal ultrasonography clearly demonstrate ductal dilatation and mural nodules, while magnetic resonance pancreatography best visualizes the entire outline of IPMNs. Conclusions: Prognosis is excellent after complete resection of benign and non-invasive malignant IPMNs. The extent of pancreatic resection and the intraoperative management of resection margins remain controversial. Total pancreatectomy should be reserved for patients with resectable but extensive IPMNs involving the whole pancreas; its benefits, however, must be balanced against operative and postoperative risks. Regular monitoring for disease recurrence is important after surgery. 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Peter J. Barnes | 194 | 1530 | 166618 |
Cornelia M. van Duijn | 183 | 1030 | 146009 |
Dennis R. Burton | 164 | 683 | 90959 |
Paolo Boffetta | 148 | 1455 | 93876 |
Massimo Antonelli | 130 | 1272 | 79319 |
David B. Audretsch | 126 | 671 | 72456 |
Piero Anversa | 115 | 412 | 60220 |
Marco Pahor | 112 | 476 | 46549 |
David L. Paterson | 111 | 739 | 68485 |
Alfonso Caramazza | 108 | 451 | 39280 |
Anthony A. Amato | 105 | 911 | 57881 |
Stefano Pileri | 100 | 635 | 43369 |
Giovanni Gasbarrini | 98 | 894 | 36395 |
Giampaolo Merlini | 96 | 684 | 40324 |
Silvio Donato | 96 | 860 | 41166 |