130 results on '"Valeriani, F"'
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2. Health risks for body pierced community: a systematic review
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Sindoni, A., Valeriani, F., Protano, C., Liguori, G., Romano Spica, V., Vitali, M., and Gallè, F.
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- 2022
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3. Legionella spp. survival after different disinfection procedures: Comparison between conventional culture, qPCR and EMA–qPCR
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Mansi, A., Amori, I., Marchesi, I., Marcelloni, A.M., Proietto, A.R., Ferranti, G., Magini, V., Valeriani, F., and Borella, P.
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- 2014
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4. The molecular enrichment approach for the identification of microbiological indicators in recreational waters
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Valeriani, F., Giampaoli, S., and Romano Spica, V.
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- 2014
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5. The SNPs in the human genetic blueprint era
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Giampaoli, S., Chillemi, G., Valeriani, F., Lazzaro, D., Borro, M., Gentile, G., Simmaco, M., Zanni, G., Berti, A., and Romano Spica, V.
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- 2013
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6. Hydrogen sulfide in thermal spring waters and its action on bacteria of human origin
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Giampaoli, S., Valeriani, F., Gianfranceschi, G., Vitali, M., Delfini, M., Festa, M.R., Bottari, E., and Romano Spica, V.
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- 2013
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7. Active breaks: a strategy to counteract sedentary behaviors for Health Promoting Schools. A discussion on their implementation in Italy.
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Dallolio, L., Gallè, F., Masini, A., Valeriani, F., Ceciliani, A., di Cagno, A., Galeone, D., Pecoraro, P., Valerio, G., Liguori, G., Spica, V. Romano, and Brandi, G.
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SEDENTARY behavior ,HEALTH promotion ,ACADEMIC achievement ,EDUCATIONAL leadership - Abstract
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- 2023
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8. Potential antimicrobial effects of photocatalytic nanothecnologies in hospital settings
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Margarucci, L M, Romano Spica, V, Protano, C, Gianfranceschi, G, Giuliano, M, Di Onofrio, V, Mucci, N, Valeriani, F, Vitali, M, Romano, F, Margarucci, Lm, Romano Spica, V, Protano, C, Gianfranceschi, G, Giuliano, M, Di Onofrio, V, Mucci, N, Valeriani, F, Vitali, M, and Romano, F
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Titanium ,Cross Infection ,Photosensitizing Agents ,titanium dioxide ,enviromental disinfection ,healthcare associated infections ,nanotechnologies ,photocatalysis ,Hospitals ,Disinfection ,Equipment Contamination ,Humans ,Nanotechnology ,Disinfectants - Abstract
Recently, several advanced technologies have been considered to reduce the microbial load in hospital environments and control Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) incidence. New strategies for preventing HAIs have continuously evolved, including enforcement of hygiene procedures by novel liquid biocides or no-touch technologies, self-disinfecting surfaces coated by heavy metals or light-activated photosensitizers such as Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles.Review publications concerning the use of photocatalytic systems in hospital setting, focusing on products based on TiOSpecific keywords combinations were analitically searched in PubMed and Scopus databases.Starting 80s-90s, over 2000 papers report "in vitro" studies on antimicrobial activity of TiO2 photocatalysis on several microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi, yeasts, and antibiotic resistant strains. Besides, at least 4 selected papers addressed the potentials of this approach by "in field" studies, showing a widespread pool of applications in hospital and healthcare settings. However, the low number of available experiences and their heterogeneity represent major limitations to achieve a comprehensive final overview on effectiveness and feasibility of these technologies.Photocatalytic systems based on TiO2 represent a promising strategy for hospital hygiene and HAI prevention. Additional "in field" studies are desirable in a next future to further evaluate and exploit this novel and interesting health technology.
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- 2019
9. Exploring the association between physical activity and gut microbiota composition: a review of current evidence
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Gallè, F., Valeriani, F., Cattaruzza, M. S., Ubaldi, F., Romano Spica, V., Liguori, G., GSMS-SItI, Calimeri, S., Bono, R., Privitera, G., Fabiani, L., D’Aloisio, F., Baccari, G., Leoni, E., Tafuri, S., Brandi, G., Gervasi, G., Dell’Eva, A., Gradilone, A., Frangella, C., La Torre, A., Galle F., Valeriani F., Cattaruzza M.S., Ubaldi F., Romano Spica V., Liguori G., Baccari G., Bono R., Calimeri S., D'Aloisio F, Dell'Eva A., Fabiani L., Frangella C., Gerais G., Gradilone A., La Torre A., Leoni E., Privitera G., and Tafuri S.
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Bacteroidetes ,Health ,Animals ,Firmicutes ,Humans ,Gut Microbiota, Health, Physical Activity, Exercise ,Physical Activity ,Gut Microbiota ,digestive system ,Exercise ,Diet ,Gastrointestinal Microbiome - Abstract
The gut microbiota is implicated in digestive, metabolic and immune processes of the host. The physiological and pathophysiological functions of the intestinal microbiota depend of its composition, and several individual or external factors may be associated with the presence of some categories, phyla or species of microorganisms in the gut. In particular, two bacterial phyla - Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes - are predominant in the human gut and their relative concentrations seem to be related with age, gender, diet habits and weight status. In the last decade, several studies have tried to characterize the possible role of physical activity in determining qualitative and quantitative composition of the intestinal microbiota. This review is aimed at exploring the current evidences regarding the association between physical activity and gut microbiota composition in animal models and in the humans. Further studies are needed to clarify the mutual relationships among exercise, diet, nutritional supplements/doping agents and gut microbiota.
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- 2019
10. Higher education on physical activity and sport: The Movement Sciences graduate as a resource to promote healthy lifestyles in the National Health System
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Liguori, G., Gallé, F., Di Onofrio, V., Valeriani, F., Romano Spica, V., Wdpp, GSMS-SItI, Trenti, T., Pasquarella, C., Fallace, P., Calimeri, S., Bono, R., Privitera, G., Fabiani, L., D’Aloisio, F., Baccari, G., Leoni, E., Tafuri, S., Brandi, G., Gervasi, G., Dell’Eva, A., Gradilone, A., Frangella, C., A. La Torre., Liguori G., Galle F., Di Onofrio V., Valeriani F., Romano Spica V., Baccari G., Bono R., Calimeri S., D'Aloisio F, Dell'Eva A., Fabiani L., Frangella C., Gerais G., Gradilone A., La Torre A., Leoni E., Privitera G., and Tafuri S.
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Movement Sciences ,Health Promotion ,Physical Activity ,State Medicine ,Professional Competence ,Italy ,Education, Professional ,Quality of Life ,Humans ,Physical Activity, Movement Sciences, Health Promotion ,Curriculum ,Healthy Lifestyle ,Movement Science ,Cooperative Behavior ,Exercise ,Health Education ,Sports - Abstract
Currently, physical activity is an important tool that may be useful to improve people health and quality of life through sustainable and effective interventions. In order to obtain durable improvements of individuals' behaviors, however, consistent changes in services organization and the creation of new opportunities in life settings are needed. This requires necessarily the involvement of complementary figures with specific competences. Considering their peculiar training curriculum, Movement Sciences graduates represent key figures in this context and they can operate fully in interventions of health education and promotion, within multidisciplinary teams collaborating with the National Health System (NHS), in order to obtain the global undertaking of citizens.
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- 2019
11. The prevention of doping and the improper use of drugs and food supplements in sports and physical activities: A survey on the activity of the prevention departments of Italian local health authorities
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Pasquarella C., Pompili M., Valeriani F., Morgado M., Milicia G. M., Veronesi L., Odone A., Zoni R., Saccani E., Savino G., Persi Y., Pinelli M., Liguori G., Galle F., Di Onofrio V., Fallace P., Romano Spica V., Calimeri S., Bono R., Privitera G., Fabiani L., D'Aloisio F., Baccari G., Leoni E., Tafuri S., Brandi G., Gervasi G., Dell'Eva A., Gradilone A., Frangella C., La Torre A., Trenti T., Agostini D., Aini M. A., Alonzo E., Assisi E., Belotti D., Cagnin R., Coppola L., Giorgino A., Libardi L., Manfredi Selvaggi T. M., Morgantini F., Parodi G., Pompei D., Santini I., Sticchi C., Ursino S., Pasquarella, C., Pompili, M., Valeriani, F., Morgado, M., Milicia, G. M., Veronesi, L., Odone, A., Zoni, R., Saccani, E., Savino, G., Persi, Y., Pinelli, M., Liguori, G., Galle, F., Di Onofrio, V., Fallace, P., Romano Spica, V., Calimeri, S., Bono, R., Privitera, G., Fabiani, L., D'Aloisio, F., Baccari, G., Leoni, E., Tafuri, S., Brandi, G., Gervasi, G., Dell'Eva, A., Gradilone, A., Frangella, C., La Torre, A., Trenti, T., Agostini, D., Aini, M. A., Alonzo, E., Assisi, E., Belotti, D., Cagnin, R., Coppola, L., Giorgino, A., Libardi, L., Manfredi Selvaggi, T. M., Morgantini, F., Parodi, G., Pompei, D., Santini, I., Sticchi, C., and Ursino, S.
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Doping in Sports ,Prevention ,Drugs ,Health Promotion ,State Medicine ,Prevention departments ,Italy ,Athletes ,Food supplements ,Surveys and Questionnaires ,Dietary Supplements ,Doping ,Humans ,Public Health - Abstract
Introduction. Doping is an important public health problem widespread not only among elite athletes, but also among amateur and recreational athletes and the general population. In Italy the introduction of doping prevention within the Essential Levels of Care (LEA) with the DPCM 12/1/2017 represents a crucial step towards the implementation of education and health promotion interventions. In this context, the Departments of Prevention (DP) of the Local Health Authorities (LHA) have to play a fundamental role, becoming the cultural and operational reference on this issue. As part of the "Doping prevention: development of a permanent educational tool coordinated by the National Health Service Prevention Departments" project, funded by the Italian Ministry of Health, a survey was conducted on the activities carried out by the DP regarding doping prevention and improper use and abuse of drugs and food supplements in sports and physical activities, as a basis for the harmonization of organizational structures and prevention programs and the creation of a collaboration network at a regional and national level. Methods. A semi-structured questionnaire consisting of 11 questions, prepared on an electronic platform, was sent to the DP of all the Italian LHA. Results. A total of 38 DP out of 131 (29%) completed the questionnaire, with representation from all regions. 42.1% of DP carried out or are still running programs for the prevention of doping, a percentage that decreases to 27% considering the programs for the prevention of misuse and abuse of drugs and food supplements in sports and in physical activities; in less than half of the DP, 37.5% and 41.7%, respectively, dedicated funds have been allocated. The professionals most involved in prevention of doping are the Specialists in Sport Medicine (81.3%) followed by Specialists in Hygiene (43.8%) and Psychologists (37.5%), while Health Care Assistants (50%) are the professionals most involved in the prevention of the improper use of drugs and food supplements, followed by Specialists in Hygiene and Specialists in Sport Medicine (40%). Most of the DP (71.9%) believe that the introduction of programs to prevent and counteract doping in the LEA will have repercussions on their approach against doping. Conclusions. The survey, although conducted on a limited sample, has provided an important framework relating to programs for the prevention of doping and the misuse and abuse of drugs and food supplements in sports and in the physical activities carried out by DP. A remarkable heterogeneity has been highlighted, both at national and regional level. It is urgent to provide DP with homogeneous and effective organizational models and adequate operational tools, paying particular attention to the training of all the professionals involved. It is also essential to implement permanent monitoring tools.
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- 2019
12. Swimming Pool safety and prevention at the time of Covid-19: a consensus document from GSMS-SItI
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Romano Spica, V, Gallè, F, Baldelli, G, Valeriani, F, Di Rosa, E, Liguori, G, and Brandi, G
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Disinfection ,SARS-CoV-2 ,Lockdown ,Guidelines ,Recreational water - Published
- 2020
13. Hospital Hygiene and Infection Prevention and Control in Italy: state of the art and perspectives
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Brusaferro, S, Arnoldo, L, Finzi, G, Mura, I, Auxilia, F, Pasquarella, C, Agodi, A and the GISIO Group (Agodi A, Arrigoni, C, Barchitta, M, Calella, G, Casini, B, Cristina, Ml, D'Errico, M, Laurenti, P, Masia, Md, Montagna, Mt, Olivieri, G, Orsi, A, Orsi, Gb, Pesapane, L, Ripabelli, G, Sodano, L, Squeri, R, Teti, V, Torregrossa, Mv, Torri, E, Zarrilli, R, Are, Bm, Brighenti, A, Mascipinto, S, Iannazzo, S, D'Ancona, Fp, Sessa, G, Motta, A, Appignanesi, R, Argiolas, F, Baldovin, T, Bargellini, A, Berdini, S, Boccia, G, Calagreti, G, Caldarulo, T, Campanella, F, Chiesa, R, Ciorba, V, Contrisciani, R, D'Alessandro, D, De Giglio, O, Fabiani, L, Fara, Gm, Giuliani, G, Laganà, P, Marani, A, Mattaliano, Ar, Molino, A, Montesano, M, Moretti, F, Moro, M, Moscato, U, Napoli, C, Nicolotti, N, Nobile, M, Novati, R, Palumbo, F, Piana, A, Privitera, G, Prospero, E, Quattrocchi, A, Righi, E, Romano Spica, V, Rossi, F, Rossini, A, Schieppati, S, Sotgiu, G, Tardivo, S, Torre, I, Valeriani, F, Veronesi, L, Zotti, C), Brusaferro, S., Arnoldo, L., Finzi, G., Mura, I., Auxilia, F., Pasquarella, C., Agodi, A., Pitzurra, M., Arrigoni, C., Barchitta, M., Calella, G., Casini, B., Cristina, M. L., D'Errico, M., Laurenti, P., Masia, M. D., Montagna, M. T., Olivieri, G., Orsi, A., Orsi, G. B., Pesapane, L., Ripabelli, G., Sodano, L., Squeri, R., Teti, V., Torregrossa, M. V., Torri, E., Zarrilli, R., Are, B. M., Brighenti, A., Mascipinto, S., Iannazzo, S., D'Ancona, F. P., Sessa, G., Motta, A., Appignanesi, R., Argiolas, F., Baldovin, T., Bargellini, A., Berdini, S., Boccia, G., Calagreti, G., Caldarulo, T., Campanella, F., Chiesa, R., Ciorba, V., Contrisciani, R., D'Alessandro, D., De Giglio, O., Fabiani, L., Fara, G. M., Giuliani, G., Lagana, P., Marani, A., Mattaliano, A. R., Molino, A., Montesano, M., Moretti, F., Moro, M., Moscato, U., Napoli, C., Nicolotti, N., Nobile, M., Novati, R., Palumbo, F., Piana, A., Privitera, G., Prospero, E., Quattrocchi, A., Righi, E., Romano Spica, V., Rossi, F., Rossini, A., Schieppati, S., Sotgiu, G., Tardivo, S., Torre, I., Valeriani, F., Veronesi, L., and Zotti, C.
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Adult ,Male ,Healthcare organisation Igiene ospedaliera ,National Health Programs ,Infection Prevention and Control ,hospital hygiene ,infection prevention and control ,public health, environmental and occupational health ,infectious diseases ,igiene ospedaliera ,organizzazione sanitaria ,prevenzione e controllo delle infezioni ,Attitude of Health Personnel ,Health Promotion ,Healthcare organisation ,Iran ,Nursing Staff, Hospital ,Hospital Hygiene ,Igiene ospedaliera ,Hospital Hygiene, Infection Prevention and Control, Healthcare organisation Igiene ospedaliera, prevenzione e controllo delle infezioni, organizzazione sanitaria ,Hospital Administration ,Patient Education as Topic ,Terminology as Topic ,Medical Staff, Hospital ,Humans ,Igiene ospedaliera, prevenzione e controllo delle infezioni, organizzazione sanitaria ,European Union ,Hospitals, Teaching ,Workplace ,Occupational Health ,Cross-Sectional Studie ,Cross Infection ,Infection Control ,Healthcare organisation Parole chiave: Igiene ospedaliera ,Analysis of Variance ,Organizzazione sanitaria ,Prevenzione e controllo delle infezioni ,Europe ,Italy ,Health Facilities ,Hygiene ,Healthcare organisation, Igiene ospedaliera ,Environmental and Occupational Health ,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health ,Infectious Diseases ,Healthcare organisation, Hospital Hygiene, Infection Prevention and Control, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Infectious Diseases ,Hospital Administrator ,Female ,Public Health ,Patient Participation ,Hospital Hygiene, Infection Prevention and Control, Healthcare organisation ,Human - Abstract
Although hospital hygiene has a long history in Italy it is necessary to reflect about it because of the innovation in healthcare systems and because of the evolution due to European Union related activities. Different traditions exist in European countries about hospital hygiene and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) adopted the term of "infection control and hospital hygiene" which includes all the engaged European healthcare professionals. We propose to modify hospital hygiene as "healthcare organisation hygiene" in order to focalise the attention to all care settings not only hospitals and to adopt the following definition: "all activities aimed to guarantee, in an appropriate, scientifically sound and efficient way, that structures and processes support healthcare practices in a safe comfortable and healthy environment both for patients, caregivers and healthcare workers". Hospital hygiene and its professionals, besides the long tradition, still remain a relevant pillar in guaranteeing quality and safety of healthcare in Italy.
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- 2018
14. Peer Education strategies for promoting prevention of doping in different populations
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Fallace, P., Aiese, P., Bianco, E., Bolognini, I., Costa, M. P., Esposito, R., Galle, F., Liguori, G., Pandolfi, R., Pasquarella, C., Savino, G., Valeriani, F., and Romano Spica, V.
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Risk behavior prevention ,Health promotion ,Peer education - Published
- 2019
15. The prevention of doping and the improper use of drugs and food supplements in sports and physical activities: a survey on the activity of the prevention departments of Italian local health authorities
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Pasquarella, C., Pompili, M., Valeriani, F., Morgado, M., Milicia, G. M., Veronesi, L., Odone, A., Zoni, R., Saccani, E., Savino, G., Persi, Y., Pinelli, M., Liguori, G., Galle, F., Di Onofrio, V., Fallace, P., Romano Spica, V., Calimeri, S., Bono, R., Privitera, G., Fabiani, L., D'Aloisio, F., Baccari, G., Leoni, E., Tafuri, S., Brandi, G., Gervasi, G., Dell'Eva, A., and Gradilone, A.
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Prevention departments ,Food supplements ,Prevention ,Doping ,Drugs ,Health promotion - Published
- 2019
16. Monitoring biodiversity in libraries: a pilot study and perspectives for indoor air quality
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Valeriani, F., Cianfanelli, C., Gianfranceschi, G., Santucci, S., vincenzo romano spica, and Mucci, N.
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010504 meteorology & atmospheric sciences ,Library, indoor air quality, microflora, NGS, monitoring ,010501 environmental sciences ,01 natural sciences ,0105 earth and related environmental sciences - Abstract
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in libraries is influenced by the presence of specific factors which can impact on both paper storage as well as people health. Microclimatic conditions induce and support a biodiversity pattern involving environmental and anthropic microorganisms. We used a multidisciplinary monitoring model to characterize microflora biodiversity by Next Generation Sequencing (NGS). Biodiversity indexes were adapted to evaluate anthropic vs environmental pollution by combining microbial load (H), species representativeness (EH), human/environmental pollution ratio (SA) to better characterize the NGS output and acquire synthetic information on Indoor Air Microbial Biodiversity (IAMB). Results indicate a frequently low microbial load (IGCM/m3, Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene, Vol 58, No 3 (2017): 2017583
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- 2017
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17. Are nutrition and physical activity associated with gut microbiota? A pilot study on a sample of healthy young adults.
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Valeriani, F., Gallè, F., Cattaruzza, M. S., Antinozzi, M., Gianfranceschi, G., Postiglione, N., Spica, V. Romano, and Liguori, G.
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PHYSICAL activity ,GUT microbiome ,NUTRITION ,EXERCISE physiology ,REGRESSION analysis - Abstract
Background. The literature shows that gut microbiota composition is related with health, and a lot of individual and outer factors may determine its variability. In particular, nutrition and exercise seem to influence the presence in the gut of the two major bacterial phyla of Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes. Study design. An ongoing cross-sectional investigation is aimed to explore these associations in humans. Methods. Healthy Caucasian young adults were asked to provide a fecal sample in order to analyze their gut microbiome considering their Body Mass Index (BMI), adherence to Mediterranean diet and Physical Activity (PA) levels. Results. A total of 59 participants (49.1% males, mean age 23.1 ± 3.14 years) were enrolled so far. Firmicutes (61.6±14.6) and Bacteroidetes (30.7 ± 13.3) showed the highest relative abundance in fecal samples. The Pearson's analysis showed a significant negative correlation between PA and Firmicutes (r =-0.270, p = 0.03). Linear regression confirmed a significant decrease of this phylum with the increase of PA (R² = 0.07, p = 0.03). Conclusions. These preliminary results suggest the association between physical activity and gut microbiota composition in healthy humans. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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18. Swimming Pool safety and prevention at the time of Covid-19: a consensus document from GSMS-SItI.
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Spica, V. Romano, Gallè, F., Baldelli, G., Valeriani, F., Di Rosa, E., Liguori, G., and Brandi, G.
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COVID-19 pandemic ,SWIMMING pools ,WATER management ,PUBLIC health ,SANITATION - Abstract
Public health measures to cope with the Covid-19 pandemic, imposed also a shutdown of sports facilities and swimming pools. Safety issues related to recreational waters were emerging during the lockdown, rising concerns on how and when reopening pools and on how improve their management while SARS-CoV-2 is circulating in the population. The GSMS-SItI, Working Group on Movement Sciences for Health of the Italian Society of Hygiene Preventive Medicine and Public Health, discussed and summarized some indications for a suitable preventive approach. Several measures are highlighted, including social distancing, optimized water management, airflow and microclimatic parameters in the pool as well in the annexed rooms, verification of sanitation procedures. The GSMS-SItI underlines that prevention should be based on monitoring of the local epidemiological situation and on the constant collaboration with the local health authority and the national health service. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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19. Adapted Physical Activity for the Promotion of Health and the Prevention of Multifactorial Chronic Diseases: the Erice Charter
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Spica V. R., Macini P., Galeone D., Liguori G., Signorelli C., Marensi L., Vagali P., Guberti E., Goletti M., Mammina C., Tabacchi G., Izzotti A., Cinquetti S., Pellizzari B., Beltrami P., Alonzo E., Gradilone A., Leoni E., Buono P., Brandi G., Di Rosa E., Parisi A., Capolongo S., Fantuzzi G., Aggazzotti G., Grillo C., Borella P., Manzoli L., Fabiani L., Faggiano F., Mete R., Privitera G., Coniglio M. A., Frangella C., Rossi D., Lagorio S., Pasquarella M. L., Isabella A., Tripi F., Franceschetti R., Commare A. L., Galle F., Brandimarte M. A., Savino G., Di Onofrio V., Tortorella F., Gabriele M., Monreale V., Abrignani M., Ferreri G., Cacciapuoti A., Valeriani F., Raffo M., Matarese M., Ripani M., Altana V., Antonioni S., Anzalone C., Astorino G., Azzollini A., Belfiore P., Valentini F. B., Bragazzi N. L., Calaciura A., Casano D., Ciulla A., Cono O. E., Contrisciani R., Cosenza B., D'Aloisio F., Antonino D. F., Marchis A. D., Francesco D. N., Fabri S., Famiglietti E., Gandolfi A., Genovese C., Genovesi A., Gianfredi V., Gigante S., Gigliotti A., Iacona C., Innocenzi L., Laurita V., Maratea F., Meletti L., Memmini S., Messana M. A., Morelli C., Nappi M. R., Nucci D., Orlandi P., Palamara M. A. R., Patti A., Persi Y., Polisano B., Roccaro D., Ricchiuti R., Sanclemente L., Scanavini S., Sirtori M. D., Soncini F., Stelitano G. I., Valenzano A. A., Veicsteinas A., Fara G. M., Giammanco G., Romano-Spica V., Spica V.R., Macini P., Galeone D., Liguori G., Signorelli C., Marensi L., Vagali P., Guberti E., Goletti M., Mammina C., Tabacchi G., Izzotti A., Cinquetti S., Pellizzari B., Beltrami P., Alonzo E., Gradilone A., Leoni E., Buono P., Brandi G., Di Rosa E., Parisi A., Capolongo S., Fantuzzi G., Aggazzotti G., Grillo C., Borella P., Manzoli L., Fabiani L., Faggiano F., Mete R., Privitera G., Coniglio M.A., Frangella C., Rossi D., Lagorio S., Pasquarella M.L., Isabella A., Tripi F., Franceschetti R., Commare A.L., Galle F., Brandimarte M.A., Savino G., Di Onofrio V., Tortorella F., Gabriele M., Monreale V., Abrignani M., Ferreri G., Cacciapuoti A., Valeriani F., Raffo M., Matarese M., Ripani M., Altana V., Antonioni S., Anzalone C., Astorino G., Azzollini A., Belfiore P., Valentini F.B., Bragazzi N.L., Calaciura A., Casano D., Ciulla A., Cono O.E., Contrisciani R., Cosenza B., D'Aloisio F., Antonino D.F., Marchis A.D., Francesco D.N., Fabri S., Famiglietti E., Gandolfi A., Genovese C., Genovesi A., Gianfredi V., Gigante S., Gigliotti A., Iacona C., Innocenzi L., Laurita V., Maratea F., Meletti L., Memmini S., Messana M.A., Morelli C., Nappi M.R., Nucci D., Orlandi P., Palamara M.A.R., Patti A., Persi Y., Polisano B., Roccaro D., Ricchiuti R., Sanclemente L., Scanavini S., Sirtori M.D., Soncini F., Stelitano G.I., Valenzano A.A., Veicsteinas A., Fara G.M., Giammanco G., and Romano-Spica V.
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Biomedical Research ,Prevention parole chiave ,Adapted physical activity ,Health Promotion ,Motor Activity ,Health promotion ,Prevention ,Primary Prevention ,Attività fisica adattata ,Prevenzione ,Italy ,Physician ,Promozione della salute ,Chronic Disease ,Public Health ,Human ,Specialization - Abstract
The Erice Charter was unanimously approved at the conclusion of the 47th Residential Course "Adapted Physical Activity in Sport, Wellness and Fitness: New Challenges for Prevention and Health Promotion", held on 20-24 April 2015 in Erice, Italy, at the "Ettore Majorana" Foundation and Centre for Scientific Culture, and promoted by the International School of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine "G. D'Alessandro" and the Study Group on Movement Sciences for Health of the Italian Society of Hygiene, Preventive Medicine and Public Health. After an intense discussion the participants identified the main points associated with the relevance of physical activity for Public Health, claiming the pivotal role of the Department of Prevention in coordinating and managing preventive actions. The participants underlined the importance of the physicians specialized in Hygiene, Preventive Medicine and Public Health. The contribution of other operators such as physicians specialized in Sport Medicine was stressed. Further, the holders of the new degree in Human Movement and Sport Sciences were considered fundamental contributors for the performance of physical activity and their presence was seen as a promising opportunity for the Departments of Prevention. Primary prevention based on recreational physical activities should become easily accessible for the population, avoiding obstacles such as certification steps or complex bureaucracy. The Sport Doctor is recognized as the principal referent for preliminary physical evaluation and clinical monitoring in secondary and tertiary prevention actions based on adapted physical activities. Developing research in the field is essential as well as implementing higher education on physical activity management in Schools of Public Health.
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- 2015
20. Legionella indoor air contamination in healthcare environments
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Montagna, M. T., De Giglio, O., Cristina, M. L., Albertini, R., Pasquarella, C., Agodi, A., Coniglio, M. A., Baldovin, T., Spagnolo, A. M., D'Errico, M. M., Delia, S. A., Lagana, P., Giuliano, A., Liguori, G., Guida, M., Torre, I., Pennino, F., Diella, G., Divenuto, F., Rutigliano, S., Caggiano, G., Moro, M., Mura, I., Deriu, M. G., Napoli, C., Romano Spica, V., Valeriani, F., Rossini, A., Privitera, G., Casini, B., Tardivo, S., Sembeni, S., Torregrossa, M. V., Cannova, L., and Villafrate, M. R.
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Indoor air ,Legionella ,Water ,Bioaerosol - Published
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21. A multicenter study on Legionella air contamination in healthcare facilities: comparison of different sampling methods
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De Giglio, O., Montagna, M. T., Diella, G., Divenuto, F., Pacifico, C., Rutigliano, S., Cristina, M. L., Napoli, C., Agodi, A., Baldovin, T., Casini, B., Coniglio, M. A., D’Errico, M. M., Delia, A. S., Deriu, M. G., Guida, M., Laganà, P., Liguori, G., Moro, M., Mura, I., Pennino, F., Privitera, G., Romano Spica, V., Sembeni, S., Spagnolo, A. M., Tardivo, S., Torre, I., Valeriani, F., Albertini, R., Pasquarella, C., GISIO-SItI, Aia, and and SIMPIOS Working, Groups.
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22. Authors’ Response
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Papetti, P., Valeriani, F., and Manzon, L.
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Alloys ,metal ions release ,Alloys, metal ions release - Published
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23. Hospital environment as a reservoir for cross transmission: cleaning and disinfection procedures.
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Protano, C., Cammalleri, V., Spica, V. Romano, Valeriani, F., and Vitali, M.
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Background. Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) represent a serious problem for public health, as they increase the morbidity and mortality rates, present a relevant financial burden, and significantly contribute to the antimicrobial resistance. Methods. The aim of this review was to investigate the literature about HAIs, with particular reference to hospital environments and the role of cleaning and disinfection procedures. Hospital environments are an essential reservoir for HAIs cross transmission, and the application of appropriate procedures related to hand hygiene and disinfection/sterilization of surfaces and instruments remain key strategies for controlling HAIs. Results. Different procedures, based on the risk associated with the healthcare procedure, are recommended for hand hygiene: washing with soap and water, antiseptic rubbing with alcohol-based disinfectants, antiseptic and surgical hand washing. Environmental surfaces can be treated with different products, and the mostly used are chlorine-based and polyphenolic disinfectant. The reprocessing of instruments is related to their use according to the Spaulding’s classification. In addition, scientific evidence demonstrated the great relevance of the “bundles” (small set of practices performed together) in controlling HAIs. Conclusions. Research agenda should include the improvement of well-known effective preventive procedures and the development of new bundles devoted to high-risk procedures and specific microorganisms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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24. Potential antimicrobial effects of photocatalytic nanothecnologies in hospital settings.
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Margarucci, L. M., Spica, V. Romano, Protano, C., Gianfranceschi, G., Giuliano, M., Di Onofrio, V., Mucci, N., Valeriani, F., Vitali, M., and Romano, F.
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ANTI-infective agents ,TITANIUM dioxide nanoparticles ,PHOTOCATALYSIS ,PHOTOSENSITIZERS ,MEDICAL technology - Abstract
Background. Recently, several advanced technologies have been considered to reduce the microbial load in hospital environments and control Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) incidence. New strategies for preventing HAIs have continuously evolved, including enforcement of hygiene procedures by novel liquid biocides or no-touch technologies, self-disinfecting surfaces coated by heavy metals or light-activated photosensitizers such as Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles. Study design. Review publications concerning the use of photocatalytic systems in hospital setting, focusing on products based on TiO2. Methods. Specific keywords combinations were analitically searched in PubMed and Scopus databases. Results. Starting 80s-90s, over 2000 papers report "in vitro" studies on antimicrobial activity of TiO2 photocatalysis on several microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi, yeasts, and antibiotic resistant strains. Besides, at least 4 selected papers addressed the potentials of this approach by "in field" studies, showing a widespread pool of applications in hospital and healthcare settings. However, the low number of available experiences and their heterogeneity represent major limitations to achieve a comprehensive final overview on effectiveness and feasibility of these technologies. Conclusions. Photocatalytic systems based on TiO2 represent a promising strategy for hospital hygiene and HAI prevention. Additional "in field" studies are desirable in a next future to further evaluate and exploit this novel and interesting health technology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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25. The role of the hygienist in prevention and health promotion through physical activity: the contribute of the Working Group 'Movement Sciences for Health' of the Italian Society of Hygiene
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Liguori, Giorgio, Galle', Francesca, Valeriani, F, and Romano Spica, V.
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Primary Prevention ,Professional Role ,Italy ,Physical activity ,Health promotion ,Humans ,Hygiene ,Public Health ,Health Promotion ,Societies ,Motor Activity - Published
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26. Adapted physical activity for the promotion of health and the prevention of multifactorial chronic diseases: The Erice Charter
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Spica, V. R., Macini, P., Galeone, D., Liguori, G., Signorelli, C., Marensi, L., Vagali, P., Guberti, E., Goletti, M., Mammina, C., Tabacchi, G., Izzotti, A., Cinquetti, S., Pellizzari, B., Beltrami, P., Alonzo, E., Gradilone, A., Leoni, E., Buono, P., Brandi, G., Di Rosa, E., Parisi, A., Capolongo, S., Fantuzzi, G., Aggazzotti, G., Grillo, C., Borella, P., Manzoli, L., Fabiani, L., Faggiano, F., Mete, R., Privitera, G., Coniglio, M. A., Frangella, C., Rossi, D., Lagorio, S., Pasquarella, M. L., Isabella, A., Tripi, F., Franceschetti, R., Commare, A. L., Galle, F., Brandimarte, M. A., Savino, G., Di Onofrio, V., Tortorella, F., Gabriele, M., Monreale, V., Abrignani, M., Ferreri, G., Cacciapuoti, A., Valeriani, F., Raffo, M., Matarese, M., Ripani, M., Altana, V., Antonioni, S., Anzalone, C., Astorino, G., Azzollini, A., Belfiore, P., Valentini, F. B., Bragazzi, N. L., Calaciura, A., Casano, D., Ciulla, A., Cono, O. E., Contrisciani, R., Cosenza, B., D'Aloisio, F., Antonino, D. F., Marchis, A. D., Francesco, D. N., Fabri, S., Famiglietti, E., Gandolfi, A., Genovese, C., Genovesi, A., Gianfredi, V., Gigante, S., Gigliotti, A., Iacona, C., Innocenzi, L., Laurita, V., Maratea, F., Meletti, L., Memmini, S., Messana, M. A., Morelli, C., Nappi, M. R., Nucci, D., Orlandi, P., Palamara, M. A. R., Patti, A., Persi, Y., Polisano, B., Roccaro, D., Ricchiuti, R., Sanclemente, L., Scanavini, S., Sirtori, M. D., Soncini, F., Stelitano, G. I., Valenzano, A. A., Veicsteinas, A., Fara, G. M., Giammanco, G., and Romano-Spica, V.
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Biomedical Research ,Prevention ,Adapted physical activity ,Health Promotion ,Motor Activity ,Primary Prevention ,Attività fisica adattata ,Italy ,Physicians ,Chronic Disease ,Humans ,Public Health ,Adapted physical activity, Attività fisica adattata, Health promotion, Prevention, Biomedical Research, Chronic Disease, Health Promotion, Humans, Italy, Motor Activity, Physicians, Primary Prevention, Specialization, Public Health ,Specialization - Published
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27. LEGIONELLA SPP SURVIVAL AFTER DIFFERENT DISINFECTION PROCEDURES: COMPARISON BETWEEN CONVENTIONAL CULTURE AND EMA-QPCR
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Mansi, A., Amori, I., Marchesi, Isabella, Marcelloni, A. M., Proietto, A. R., Ferranti, Greta, Bargellini, Annalisa, Magini, V., Valeriani, F., and Borella, Paola
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Recreational water quality ,Swimming pools ,Spa ,Water treatments ,Risk assessment - Published
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28. Microflora Thermarum Atlas project: biodiversity in thermal spring waters and natural SPA pools.
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Valeriani, F., Protano, C., Gianfranceschi, G., Leoni, E., Galasso, V., Mucci, N., Vitali, M., and Spica, V. Romano
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AQUATIC biodiversity ,NUCLEOTIDE sequence ,ABIOTIC environment ,BIOTIC communities ,ECOLOGICAL niche - Abstract
Thermal springs are natural environments present all over the world and their use represents a social-economical resource with an impact on sanus per aquam (SPA) medical and wellness applications. Physical-chemical and microbiological balances characterize these ecological niches and their knowledge is essential to define water properties and support appropriate management. This study is a pilot application of a larger research project, involving metagenomics and aimed to fingerprint springs and map SPA biodiversity. Waters and their deposits were collected in six thermal springs from the Lazio region in Italy. The phylogenic microbial profiles performed by Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) analysis showed a clear separation between different springs. Statistical analyses revealed correlations between the abundance of specific bacteria and environmental variables. Temperature, Sodium and H2S levels appear to play a key role in influencing the microbiota. The extension of this model to other springs will contribute to characterize and map the microbial community in thermal springs, allowing associations with chemical-physical factors. Biodiversity is a still underestimated property of thermal springs and a key element in several SPA applications. The Atlas progress is shedding light on biotic and abiotic components in these ecological niches, opening further perspectives for supporting appropriate use and management of thermal waters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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29. Molecular enrichment for detection of S. aureus in recreational waters.
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Valeriani, F., Giampaoli, S., Buggiotti, L., Gianfranceschi, G., and Spica, V. Romano
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RAPID methods (Microbiology) , *MOLECULAR biology , *PROKARYOTIC genomes , *GENETIC genealogy , *POLYMERASE chain reaction - Abstract
The identification of rapid methods for the control of recreational water and of aquatic environments with similar characteristics is necessary to provide adequate levels of health safety for users. Molecular techniques have been proposed in recent years as a viable alternative to traditional microbiological methods, as they offer various advantages and are less time consuming than traditional tests. An innovative protocol based on molecular enrichment that allows the identification of low concentrations of Staphylococcus aureus in recreational water has been developed. The method is based on the specific amplification of prokaryotic genomic DNA by the usage of universal primers for 23S rDNA; subsequently, a second amplification step is performed with specific real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) primers and probe. This approach shows sensitivity levels similar to those observed with microbiological tests, with the additional benefits of the specificity typical of nucleic acids techniques. This methodology is easily applicable also to other microbiological parameters, representing an important milestone in hygiene monitoring by the detection of specific pollution indicators. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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30. Undergraduates’ perception of health risk of body arts: results of an Italian multicentre study.
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Marotta, D., Galle, F., Valeriani, F., Liguori, G., Romano Spica, V., Vitali, M., and Protano, C.
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ATTITUDE (Psychology) ,HEALTH occupations students ,CONFERENCES & conventions ,PSYCHOLOGY of Undergraduates ,RISK perception ,STUDENT attitudes - Abstract
Background: In the last decades, body art practices such as tattooing and piercing have known an increasing popularity, mainly in young people. These procedures are associated with infectious and non-infectious health risks. The aim of this multicenter study was to evaluate the knowledge of health risks related to body art procedures among undergraduate students from ten Italian universities. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed on undergraduate students attending universities in northern, central and southern Italy. An anonymous questionnaire was administered to the participants for collecting their socio-demographic characteristics and for assessing their knowledge about health risks associated with tattoos and piercing. Results: A total of 2985 students (mean age 23.15 3.99, 73.9% females) completed the questionnaire. 775 (25.9%) of them were from northern Italy, 906 (30.3%) from the Centre and 1324 (44.4%) from the South. More than 90% of the sample were aware that tattoo/piercing procedures can cause health problems. However, the mean values of correct answers about the health risks associated to body art practices were low (5.38 2.39 on a total of 11 correct answers for tattooing and 5.93 3.12 on a total of 14 for piercing). Higher knowledge of the health risks related to tattooing was found among those attending university since more than four years (p < 0.001), life science courses (p < 0.001) and residing/living in the university area (p = 0.023). Those attending North/Centre universities (p < 0.001), since more than 4 years (p < 0.001), life science courses (p < 0.001), and those with graduated father (p = 0.013) had better knowledge of the health risks related to piercing. Conclusions: These results show a lack of knowledge about health risks related to body art practices in the sample. Educational interventions on this issue targeted to youth are needed in Italy. Key messages: Undergraduates do not show a good knowledge of health risks related to tattooing and piercing. Educational interventions are needed to raise youth awareness and knowledge of health risks of body art. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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31. What about your body ornament? Experiences of tattoo and piercing among italian youths
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Federica Valeriani, Osvalda De Giglio, Giovanni Battista Orsi, Stefano Tardivo, Licia Veronesi, Matteo Vitali, Isabella Marchesi, Concetta Paola Pelullo, Giusy Diella, Annalisa Bargellini, Giorgio Liguori, Pasqualina Laganà, Carmela Protano, Luca Ricciardi, Maria Anna Coniglio, Aida Bianco, Vincenzo Romano Spica, Maria Eugenia Colucci, Francesca Licata, Christian Napoli, Gabriella Di Giuseppe, Laura Dallolio, Cesira Pasquarella, Daniela Marotta, Maria Teresa Montagna, Andrea De Giorgi, Francesca Gallè, Sofia Marini, Rossella Sacchetti, Galle, F., Valeriani, F., Marotta, D., De Giorgi, A., Bargellini, A., Bianco, A., Colucci, M. E., Coniglio, M. A., Dallolio, L., De Giglio, O., Di Giuseppe, G., Diella, G., Lagana, P., Licata, F., Liguori, G., Marchesi, I., Marini, S., Montagna, M. T., Napoli, C., Orsi, G. B., Pasquarella, C., Pelullo, C. P., Ricciardi, L., Spica, V. R., Sacchetti, R., Tardivo, S., Veronesi, L., Vitali, M., Protano, C., Galle F., Valeriani F., Marotta D., De Giorgi A., Bargellini A., Bianco A., Colucci M.E., Coniglio M.A., Dallolio L., De Giglio O., Di Giuseppe G., Diella G., Lagana P., Licata F., Liguori G., Marchesi I., Marini S., Montagna M.T., Napoli C., Orsi G.B., Pasquarella C., Pelullo C.P., Ricciardi L., Spica V.R., Sacchetti R., Tardivo S., Veronesi L., Vitali M., and Protano C.
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Male ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Universities ,Adolescent ,Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis ,media_common.quotation_subject ,Adverse effect ,Article ,Body piercing ,Adverse effects ,Prevention and control ,Tattooing ,Young adults ,Female ,Humans ,Hygiene ,Students ,Surveys and Questionnaires ,Body Piercing ,medicine ,Surveys and Questionnaire ,media_common ,body piercing ,tattooing ,young adults ,adverse effects ,prevention and control ,interests ,Public health ,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health ,Universitie ,Large sample ,Young adult ,Sterilization (medicine) ,Multicenter study ,Family medicine ,Medicine ,Educational interventions ,Student ,Psychology ,interests.hobby ,Human - Abstract
Background: tattooing and piercing are increasingly common, especially among youths. However, several health complications may be associated with these practices if basic hygiene rules are not respected. This multicenter study was aimed at exploring tattoo and piercing experiences reported by a large sample of Italian undergraduate students through a public health perspective. Methods: tattooed and/or pierced students attending 12 Italian universities were asked to complete a web-based questionnaire regarding their body art experience. Results: out of 1472 respondents, 833 (56.6%) were tattooed and 1009 (68.5%) were pierced. The greatest proportion of tattooed students (93.9%) got her/his first tattoo in a tattoo studio, while most of the pierced were serviced in a jewelry store (48.0%). The pierced ones were less informed on health issues related to the procedure (56.0% versus 77.8% of tattooed p < 0.001), and tattooists were reportedly more attentive to hygiene rules (instrument sterilization 91.5% versus 79.1% of piercers, p < 0.001; use of disposable gloves 98.2% versus 71% of piercers, p < 0.001). Conclusions: educational interventions for both professionals and communities are needed to improve the awareness and the control of health risks related to body art throughout the Italian territory.
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32. Active breaks: a strategy to counteract sedentary behaviors for Health Promoting Schools. A discussion on their implementation in Italy
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L. Dallolio, F. Gallè, A. Masini, F. Valeriani, A. Ceciliani, A. di Cagno, D. Galeone, P. Pecoraro, G. Valerio, G. Liguori, V. Romano Spica, G. Brandi, G. Baldelli, G. Capelli, D. Coco, M. Corradi, E. Cortis, P. Deiana, E. Di Rosa, S. Marini, R. Mulato8, A. Parisi, C. Pesce, S. Riegger, A. Staiano, A. Siniscalco, M. Trombetta, F. Ubaldi., L. Dallolio, F. Gallè , A. Masini, F. Valeriani, A. Ceciliani , A. di Cagno, D. Galeone, P. Pecoraro, G. Valerio, G. Liguori, V. Romano Spica, G. Brandi, G. Baldelli, G. Capelli, D. Coco, M. Corradi, E. Cortis, P. Deiana, E. Di Rosa, S. Marini, R. Mulato, A. Parisi, C. Pesce, S. Riegger, A. Staiano, A. Siniscalco, M. Trombetta, F. Ubaldi, Dallolio, L., Gallè, F., Masini, A., Valeriani, F., Ceciliani, A., di Cagno, A., Galeone, D., Pecoraro, P., Valerio, G., Liguori, G., Romano Spica, V., Brandi, G., Baldelli, G., Capelli, G., Coco, D., Corradi, M., Cortis, E., Deiana, P., Di Rosa, E., Marini, S., Mulato8, R., Parisi, A., Pesce, C., Riegger, S., Staiano, A., Siniscalco, A., Trombetta, M., and Ubaldi., F.
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Active breaks, health, school ,Pause attive, scuola, salute [Active breaks, school, health Parole chiave] ,School, Active Breaks, physical activity ,Active breaks ,school ,scuola ,health ,Pause attive [health Parole chiave] ,salute - Abstract
School Active Breaks are short bouts of physical activity (5-15 minutes) conducted by appropriately trained teachers and delivered during or between curricular lessons. They are a good strategy to counteract sedentary behaviors, and a growing body of evidence shows that they can represent also a tool to promote and improve health, school wellbeing and academic achievements. On 19 February 2022, the Working Group on Movement Sciences for Health of the Italian Society of Hygiene, Preventive Medicine and Public Health organized an Awareness Day on the effectiveness, usefulness and feasibility of School Active Breaks, opened to teachers, educators, school leaders, pediatricians, personnel from Departments of Prevention and Public Health and Health Policy-makers. During the event, the testimonies about the experiences already carried out in Italy showed that School Active Breaks are an effective intervention that each school can easily include in its educational offer and apply in any context.
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- 2023
33. Antimicrobial Effectiveness of Innovative Photocatalysts: A Review
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Giusy Lofrano, Francesca Ubaldi, Luisa Albarano, Maurizio Carotenuto, Vincenzo Vaiano, Federica Valeriani, Giovanni Libralato, Gianluca Gianfranceschi, Ilaria Fratoddi, Sureyya Meric, Marco Guida, Vincenzo Romano Spica, Lofrano, G., Ubaldi, F., Albarano, L., Carotenuto, M., Vaiano, V., Valeriani, F., Libralato, G., Gianfranceschi, G., Fratoddi, I., Meric, S., Guida, M., and Romano Spica, V.
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photocatalysts ,General Chemical Engineering ,General Materials Science ,pathogens ,disinfection ,pathogen - Abstract
Waterborne pathogens represent one of the most widespread environmental concerns. Conventional disinfection methods, including chlorination and UV, pose several operational and environmental problems; namely, formation of potentially hazardous disinfection by-products (DBPs) and high energy consumption. Therefore, there is high demand for effective, low-cost disinfection treatments. Among advanced oxidation processes, the photocatalytic process, a form of green technology, is becoming increasingly attractive. A systematic review was carried out on the synthesis, characterization, toxicity, and antimicrobial performance of innovative engineered photocatalysts. In recent decades, various engineered photocatalysts have been developed to overcome the limits of conventional photocatalysts using different synthesis methods, and these are discussed together with the main parameters influencing the process behaviors. The potential environmental risks of engineered photocatalysts are also addressed, considering the toxicity effects presented in the literature.
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34. Assessment of Dietary Supplement Consumption among Italian University Students: the Multicenter DiSCo Study
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Francesca Gallè, Federica Valeriani, Andrea De Giorgi, Silvia Angelillo, Annalisa Bargellini, Aida Bianco, Lavinia Bianco, Giuseppina Caggiano, Maria Eugenia Colucci, Maria Anna Coniglio, Laura Dallolio, Osvalda De Giglio, Gabriella Di Giuseppe, Heba Safwat Mhmoued Abdo Elhadidy, Maria Eufemia Gioffrè, Pasqualina Laganà, Francesca Licata, Isabella Marchesi, Alice Masini, Maria Teresa Montagna, Christian Napoli, Giovanni Battista Orsi, Cesira Pasquarella, Concetta Paola Pelullo, Stefania Paduano, Rossella Sacchetti, Giacomo Scaioli, Roberta Siliquini, Licia Veronesi, Giorgio Liguori, Vincenzo Romano Spica, Matteo Vitali, Carmela Protano, Galle, F., Valeriani, F., De Giorgi, A., Angelillo, S., Bargellini, A., Bianco, A., Bianco, L., Caggiano, G., Colucci, M. E., Coniglio, M. A., Dallolio, L., De Giglio, O., Di Giuseppe, G., Elhadidy, H. S. M. A., Gioffre, M. E., Lagana, P., Licata, F., Marchesi, I., Masini, A., Montagna, M. T., Napoli, C., Orsi, G. B., Pasquarella, C., Pelullo, C. P., Paduano, S., Sacchetti, R., Scaioli, G., Siliquini, R., Veronesi, L., Liguori, G., Spica, V. R., Vitali, M., and Protano, C.
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Undergraduate ,Nutrition and Dietetics ,diet supplementation ,undergraduate ,lifestyle ,nutrition ,sport ,Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism ,Diet supplementation ,Lifestyle ,Nutrition ,Sport - Abstract
Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyze the consumption of dietary supplements (DSs) and related sociodemographic characteristics or behaviors in Italian undergraduates. Methods: A questionnaire-based, cross-sectional study was carried out between October 2021 and May 2022 involving undergraduates from 12 public universities. The use of DSs in the previous 6 mo, the aim and reason for use, the purchasing channel, and related adverse effects were explored and compared by sex. A logistic regression was performed to highlight possible associations between sociodemographic, anthropometric, and behavioral characteristics of participants and supplement consumption. Results: The use of DSs was reported by 71.5% of the 2165 respondents. Supplementation was related to sex (odds ratio [OR] 0.690; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.516-0.924, for men), vegetarian or vegan (OR 4.814; 95% CI, 1.669-13.887) and other particular diet regimens (OR 1.819; 95% CI, 1.282-2.580), sport (OR 1.688; 95% CI, 1.116-2.553), and type of sport (OR 0.629; 95% CI, 0.423-0.936, for team sports). Women were more likely to use DSs following a doctor's prescription and to buy them in a pharmacy (P < 0.001) but reported more adverse effects (P=0.018) than men. The main aim pursued was general health; proteins, amino acids, and non-caffeinated energy supplements were consumed to improve physical performance and caffeinated energy supplements for mental performance. Conclusions: Diet supplementation was common in the sample examined, especially in women, and associated with particular dietary regimens and sports, especially individual sports. Female consumers follow specialists' indications more than males. These results highlight the need for educational interventions about diet supplementation for this category of users.
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35. The environmental biological signature: NGS profiling for forensic comparison of soils.
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Giampaoli, S., Berti, A., Di Maggio, R. M., Pilli, E., Valentini, A., Valeriani, F., Gianfranceschi, G., Barni, F., Ripani, L., and Romano Spica, V.
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SOIL sampling , *FORENSIC sciences , *ENVIRONMENTAL soil science , *DNA , *PROTOZOA , *METAZOA - Abstract
The identification of the source of a specific soil sample is a crucial step in forensic investigations. Rapid advances in next generation sequencing (NGS) technology and the strong reduction of the cost of sequencing have recently opened new perspectives. In the present work a metabarcoding approach has been successfully applied to forensic and environmental soil samples, allowing the accurate and sensitive analysis of microflora (mfDNA), plants, metazoa, and protozoa DNA. The identification of the biological component by DNA metabarcoding is a strong element for the discrimination of samples geologically very similar but coming for distinct environments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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36. Microflora Thermarum Atlas project: Biodiversity in thermal spring waters and natural SPA pools
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Carmela Protano, Matteo Vitali, V. Galasso, Erica Leoni, V. Romano Spica, G. Gianfranceschi, Nicolina Mucci, Federica Valeriani, Valeriani, F., Protano, C., Gianfranceschi, G., Leoni, E., Galasso, V., Mucci, N., Vitali, M., and Romano Spica, V.
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0301 basic medicine ,Resource (biology) ,Biodiversity ,thermal spring waters ,010501 environmental sciences ,Biology ,01 natural sciences ,03 medical and health sciences ,Metagenomic ,Abundance (ecology) ,Spring (hydrology) ,0105 earth and related environmental sciences ,Water Science and Technology ,Abiotic component ,Ecological niche ,geography ,geography.geographical_feature_category ,Ecology ,biodiversity ,mfdna ,metagenomic ,geochemistry ,spa ,MfDNA ,030104 developmental biology ,Geochemistry ,Microbial population biology ,Metagenomics ,Thermal spring water ,SPA - Abstract
Thermal springs are natural environments present all over the world and their use represents a social-economical resource with an impact on sanus per aquam (SPA) medical and wellness applications. Physical-chemical and microbiological balances characterize these ecological niches and their knowledge is essential to define water properties and support appropriate management. This study is a pilot application of a larger research project, involving metagenomics and aimed to fingerprint springs and map SPA biodiversity. Waters and their deposits were collected in six thermal springs from the Lazio region in Italy. The phylogenic microbial profiles performed by Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) analysis showed a clear separation between different springs. Statistical analyses revealed correlations between the abundance of specific bacteria and environmental variables. Temperature, Sodium and H2S levels appear to play a key role in influencing the microbiota. The extension of this model to other springs will contribute to characterize and map the microbial community in thermal springs, allowing associations with chemical-physical factors. Biodiversity is a still underestimated property of thermal springs and a key element in several SPA applications. The Atlas progress is shedding light on biotic and abiotic components in these ecological niches, opening further perspectives for supporting appropriate use and management of thermal waters.
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37. Investigating the role of physical education in physical activity promotion: An Italian multicenter study
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Francesca Gallè, Valeria Di Onofrio, Fabio Barbone, Giorgio Brandi, Sebastiano Calimeri, Elisabetta Carraro, Federica Carraturo, Laura Dallolio, Concetta De Meo, Mauro De Santi, Guglielmina Fantuzzi, Francesca Fortunato, Ilaria Gorrasi, Marco Guida, Daniele Ignazio La Milia, Erica Leoni, Daniela Lo Giudice, Liliana Minelli, Christian Napoli, Maria Parpinel, Cesira Pasquarella, Rosa Prato, Vincenzo Romano Spica, Carlo Signorelli, Silvio Tafuri, Federica Valeriani, Giorgio Liguori, Gallè, Francesca, Di Onofrio, Valeria, Barbone, Fabio, Brandi, Giorgio, Calimeri, Sebastiano, Carraro, Elisabetta, Carraturo, Federica, Dallolio, Laura, De Meo, Concetta, De Santi, Mauro, Fantuzzi, Guglielmina, Fortunato, Francesca, Gorrasi, Ilaria, Guida, Marco, La Milia, Daniele Ignazio, Leoni, Erica, Giudice, Daniela Lo, Minelli, Liliana, Napoli, Christian, Parpinel, Maria, Pasquarella, Cesira, Prato, Rosa, Spica, Vincenzo Romano, Signorelli, Carlo, Tafuri, Silvio, Valeriani, Federica, Liguori, Giorgio, Onofrio, Valeria Di, Lo Giudice, Daniela, Romano Spica, Vincenzo, Gallè, F., Di Onofrio, V., Barbone, F., Brandi, G., Calimeri, S., Carraro, E., Carraturo, F., Dallolio, L., De Meo, C., De Santi, M., Fantuzzi, G., Fortunato, F., Gorrasi, I., Guida, M., La Milia, D. I., Leoni, E., Lo Giudice, D., Minelli, L., Napoli, C., Parpinel, M., Pasquarella, C., Prato, R., Spica, V. R., Signorelli, C., Tafuri, S., Valeriani, F., and Liguori, G.
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Adult ,Male ,0301 basic medicine ,Exercise promotion ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Adolescent ,media_common.quotation_subject ,Physical activity ,movement sciences ,Pilot Projects ,Physical education ,Young Adult ,03 medical and health sciences ,active lifestyle promotion ,0302 clinical medicine ,Promotion (rank) ,exercise promotion ,higher secondary school ,orthopedics and sports medicine ,Surveys and Questionnaires ,exercise promotion, movement sciences, higher secondary school ,Humans ,Medicine ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,030212 general & internal medicine ,Young adult ,Exercise ,Recreation ,Curriculum ,media_common ,Physical Education, Physical Activity Promotion ,Physical Education and Training ,business.industry ,Odds ratio ,Higher secondary school ,Physical education (PE) ,Movement science ,030104 developmental biology ,Italy ,Multicenter study ,Family medicine ,Physical therapy ,physical activity promotion ,Movement Sciences ,Female ,business - Abstract
Background:Physical education (PE) can be considered an instrument for active lifestyle promotion, and PE teachers can motivate youths to continue their studies in the field of Movement Sciences (MS).Methods:To evaluate the role of PE in higher secondary school in promoting physical activity (PA) and MS careers, previous PE experiences and current PA practice were investigated in a sample of Italian freshmen enrolled in different university degree courses.Results:A total of 7033 questionnaires were completed by students from 14 universities (41.3% males, mean age 20 ± 2.76 years). Recreation seemed to be the principal aim (42.2%) pursued during PE lessons, which are based mainly on practical activities (51.7%). Of all respondents, 67.2% were satisfied with the PE received during higher secondary school, and 51.6% participated in extracurricular PA. Current practice of PA was reported by 58.1% of the sample. Extracurricular activities were associated with choice of MS curricula (odds ratio: 2.15; 95% confidence interval, 1.85–2.50) and with current practice of PA (odds ratio: 1.68, 95% confidence interval, 1.51–1.87). Geographical differences concerning lessons organization and satisfaction were registered (P < .01).Conclusions:To enhance its role in health promotion, PE teaching should be improved by increasing the time allocated to PE and by strengthening the provision of school-based extracurricular PA.
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38. Adapted Physical Activity for the Promotion of Health and the Prevention of Multifactorial Chronic Diseases: the Erice Charter
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Spica, Vincenzo Romano, Macini, Pierluigi, Galeone, Daniela, Liguori, Giorgio, Signorelli, Carlo, Marensi, Lorenzo, Vagali, Pierluigi, Guberti, Emilia, Goletti, Mauro, Mammina, Caterina, Tabacchi, Garden, Izzotti, Alberto, Cinquetti, Sandro, Pellizzari, Barbara, Beltrami, Patrizia, Alonzo, Elena, Gradilone, Antonio, Leoni, Erica, Buono, Pasqualina, Brandi, Giorgio, Rosa, Enrico Di, Parisi, Attilio, Capolongo, Stefano, Fantuzzi, Guglielmina, Aggazzotti, Gabriella, Grillo, Claudio, Borella, Paola, Manzoli, Lamberto, Fabiani, Leila, Faggiano, Fabrizio, Mete, Rosario, Privitera, GAETANO PIERPAOLO, Coniglio, Maria Anna, Frangella, Claudia, Rossi, Daniela, Lagorio, Silvia, Pasquarella, Maria Luisa, Isabella, Albino, Tripi, Ferdinando, Franceschetti, Romano, Commare, Antonella La, Gallè, Francesca, Brandimarte, Maria Alessandra, Savino, Gustavo, Onofrio, Valeria Di, Tortorella, Franco, Gabriele, Michele, Monreale, Vincenzo, Abrignani, Maurizio, Ferreri, Giovanni, Cacciapuoti, Antonio, Valeriani, Federica, Raffo, Marisa, Matarese, Massimo, Ripani, Maurizio, Altana, Valentina, Antonioni, Stefania, Anzalone, Concetta, Astorino, Gerardo, Azzollini, Annunziata, Belfiore, Patrizia, Valentini, Fabio Besozzi, Bragazzi, Nicola Luigi, Calaciura, Antonella, Casano, Diego, Ciulla, Antonio, Cono, Osvaldo Ernandez, Contrisciani, Roberta, Cosenza, Bruno, D’Aloisio, Francesco, Antonino, De Francesco, Marchis, Antonella De, Francesco, Di Nardo, Fabri, Serena, Famiglietti, Elena, Gandolfi, Angela, Genovese, Cristina, Genovesi, Antonio, Gianfredi, Vincenza, Gigante, Sebastiano, Gigliotti, Alfredina, Iacona, Claudia, Innocenzi, Ludovico, Laurita, Vincenzo, Maratea, Fabio, Meletti, Luca, Memmini, Silvia, Messana, Maria Anna, Morelli, Cristina, Nappi, Maria Rosaria, Nucci, Daniele, Orlandi, Pierluigi, Palamara, Maria Angela Rita, Patti, Anna, Persi, Ylenia, Polisano, Benedetta, Roccaro, Davide, Ricchiuti, Roberta, Sanclemente, Leonardo, Scanavini, Sara, Sirtori, Mario Donato, Soncini, Francesco, Stelitano, Gilda Immacolata, Valenzano, Anna Antonia, Veicsteinas, Arsenio, Fara, Gaetano Maria, Giammanco, Giuseppe, Spica, V. R., Macini, P., Galeone, D., Liguori, G., Signorelli, C., Marensi, L., Vagali, P., Guberti, E., Goletti, M., Mammina, C., Tabacchi, G., Izzotti, A., Cinquetti, S., Pellizzari, B., Beltrami, P., Alonzo, E., Gradilone, A., Leoni, E., Buono, P., Brandi, G., Di Rosa, E., Parisi, A., Capolongo, S., Fantuzzi, G., Aggazzotti, G., Grillo, C., Borella, P., Manzoli, L., Fabiani, L., Faggiano, F., Mete, R., Privitera, G., Coniglio, M. A., Frangella, C., Rossi, D., Lagorio, S., Pasquarella, M. L., Isabella, A., Tripi, F., Franceschetti, R., Commare, A. L., Galle, F., Brandimarte, M. A., Savino, G., Di Onofrio, V., Tortorella, F., Gabriele, M., Monreale, V., Abrignani, M., Ferreri, G., Cacciapuoti, A., Valeriani, F., Raffo, M., Matarese, M., Ripani, M., Altana, V., Antonioni, S., Anzalone, C., Astorino, G., Azzollini, A., Belfiore, P., Valentini, F. B., Bragazzi, N. L., Calaciura, A., Casano, D., Ciulla, A., Cono, O. E., Contrisciani, R., Cosenza, B., D'Aloisio, F., Antonino, D. F., Marchis, A. D., Francesco, D. N., Fabri, S., Famiglietti, E., Gandolfi, A., Genovese, C., Genovesi, A., Gianfredi, V., Gigante, S., Gigliotti, A., Iacona, C., Innocenzi, L., Laurita, V., Maratea, F., Meletti, L., Memmini, S., Messana, M. A., Morelli, C., Nappi, M. R., Nucci, D., Orlandi, P., Palamara, M. A. R., Patti, A., Persi, Y., Polisano, B., Roccaro, D., Ricchiuti, R., Sanclemente, L., Scanavini, S., Sirtori, M. D., Soncini, F., Stelitano, G. I., Valenzano, A. A., Veicsteinas, A., Fara, G. M., and Giammanco, G.
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Biomedical Research ,Adapted physical activity ,Health promotion ,Prevention ,Chronic Disease ,Health Promotion ,Humans ,Italy ,Motor Activity ,Physicians ,Primary Prevention ,Specialization ,Public Health ,Prevention parole chiave ,Physical Activity, Health Promotion, Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Erice Charter ,Physical Activity ,Erice Charter ,Attività fisica adattata ,Prevenzione ,Promozione della salute ,Chronic Diseases ,health promotion ,prevention - Abstract
The Erice Charter was unanimously approved at the conclusion of the 47th Residential Course "Adapted Physical Activity in Sport, Wellness and Fitness: New Challenges for Prevention and Health Promotion", held on 20-24 April 2015 in Erice, Italy, at the "Ettore Majorana" Foundation and Centre for Scientific Culture, and promoted by the International School of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine "G. D'Alessandro" and the Study Group on Movement Sciences for Health of the Italian Society of Hygiene, Preventive Medicine and Public Health. After an intense discussion the participants identified the main points associated with the relevance of physical activity for Public Health, claiming the pivotal role of the Department of Prevention in coordinating and managing preventive actions. The participants underlined the importance of the physicians specialized in Hygiene, Preventive Medicine and Public Health. The contribution of other operators such as physicians specialized in Sport Medicine was stressed. Further, the holders of the new degree in Human Movement and Sport Sciences were considered fundamental contributors for the performance of physical activity and their presence was seen as a promising opportunity for the Departments of Prevention. Primary prevention based on recreational physical activities should become easily accessible for the population, avoiding obstacles such as certification steps or complex bureaucracy. The Sport Doctor is recognized as the principal referent for preliminary physical evaluation and clinical monitoring in secondary and tertiary prevention actions based on adapted physical activities. Developing research in the field is essential as well as implementing higher education on physical activity management in Schools of Public Health.
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39. Sleep quality among Italian university students: the UnSleep multicenter study.
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Gallè F, Grassi F, Valeriani F, Albertini R, Angelillo S, Caggiano G, Bargellini A, Bianco A, Bianco L, Dallolio L, Della Polla G, Di Giuseppe G, Gioffrè ME, Laganà P, Licata F, Liguori F, Lo Moro G, Marchesi I, Martella M, Masini A, Montagna MT, Napoli C, Oliva S, Orsi GB, Paduano S, Pasquarella C, Pelullo CP, Sacchetti R, Siliquini R, Triggiano F, Veronesi L, Spica VR, Vitali M, and Protano C
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- Humans, Italy, Universities, Cross-Sectional Studies, Male, Female, Young Adult, Adult, Surveys and Questionnaires, Life Style, Adolescent, Sleep physiology, Students statistics & numerical data, Sleep Quality
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Background: Scientific evidence demonstrates that poor sleep quality can lead to various health problems. This study aimed to investigate sleep patterns among Italian university students and identify several factors that may contribute to its quality., Study Design: Cross-sectional study., Methods: An electronic questionnaire regarding sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle, and sleep-related habits, including the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire, was distributed between January 2022 and July 2023 among students belonging to 12 universities located in Northern, Central, and Southern Italy., Results: On a total of 1,674 questionnaires collected, the participants (mean age 24.06±4.56 years, 71.3% F) reported an average number of hours of nocturnal sleep equal to 6.89±1.28 hours. A total of 927 (54.6%) of respondents showed a poor sleep quality (PSQI >5). Regression analysis showed that better sleep quality is associated with lower age, attending universities in Northern Italy, less time spent on electronic devices during the day, not being used to study at night and not playing videogames before sleep., Conclusion: From a public health perspective, our findings suggest that public health operators should raise the awareness of young adults about the importance of sleep quality for maintaining good health, as well as the impact that certain behaviors can have on sleep.
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40. Characterization by 16S Amplicon Sequencing of Bacterial Communities Overall and During the Maturation Process of Peloids in Two Spas of an Italian Thermal Complex.
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Paduano S, Marchesi I, Valeriani F, Frezza G, Facchini MC, Romano Spica V, and Bargellini A
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- Italy, Biodiversity, High-Throughput Nucleotide Sequencing, DNA, Bacterial genetics, Mineral Waters microbiology, Phylogeny, Bacteria genetics, Bacteria classification, Bacteria isolation & purification, RNA, Ribosomal, 16S genetics, Microbiota, Clay chemistry
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Peloids are made by mixing clay materials with thermo-mineral waters, enriched with organic substances from microorganisms during maturation. Their beneficial properties may depend on clay minerals, water characteristics, and microbial components, although strong evidence is lacking. Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) allows a comprehensive approach to studying the entire microbial community, including cultivable and uncultivable bacteria. Our study aims to characterize, by NGS, the bacterial community overall and during the maturation process of thermal muds in two spas (A-B) of an Italian thermal complex. Peloids were produced from sulfurous-bromine-iodine thermal water and clay material: natural mud for spa A and sterile clay for spa B. Thermal waters and peloids at different maturation stages (2/4/6 months) were analyzed for microbiome characterization by 16S amplicon sequencing. Biodiversity profiles showed a low level of similarity between peloids and water used for their maturation. Peloids from spa A showed greater microbial richness than those from spa B, suggesting that natural mud with an existing bacterial community leads to greater biodiversity than sterile clay. Genera involved in sulfur metabolism were prevalent in both spas, as expected considering peloids matured in sulfide-rich water. For all three maturation stages, the prevalent genera were Thiobacillus and Pelobacter in spa A and Thiobacillus, Thauera, Pelobacter, and Desulfuromonas in spa B. Richness and diversity indices showed that the community seemed to stabilize after 2-4 months. The 16S amplicon sequencing to study bacterial communities enables the identification of a biological signature that characterizes a specific thermal matrix, defining its therapeutic and cosmetic properties. The bacterial composition of peloids is affected by the thermal water and the type of clay material used in their formulation and maturation., Competing Interests: Declarations. Competing Interests: The authors declare no competing interests., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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41. Does Tobacco Smoking Affect Vaccine-Induced Immune Response? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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Valeriani F, Protano C, Pozzoli A, Vitale K, Liguori F, Liguori G, and Gallè F
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Background . Causing approximately 8 million deaths each year, tobacco smoking represents a significant public health concern. Evidence shows that smoking significantly impairs antibody production and immune cell activity following vaccination. Objectives . This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the literature regarding how smoking reduces the effectiveness of active immunization by affecting vaccine-induced immune response. Methods . This study was performed according to the PRISMA guidelines, and the protocol was registered on the PROSPERO platform (ID: CRD42024582638). PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science were consulted as bibliographic and citation databases. Studies published in Italian and English and that aimed to investigate the effects of exposure to active and passive tobacco smoking on vaccine-induced immune response were included. Results . Thirty-four studies were selected. Overall, a decrease in antibody levels and avidity and in immune cell production were observed in individuals exposed to smoke. The meta-analysis showed a weighted mean difference between smokers and non-smokers equal to 0.65 (95% CI: 0.10-1.19, p = 0.02) for vaccinations against COVID-19, influenza, pneumococcus, HBV, HPV, tetanus, pertussis, polio, haemophilus influenzae type b, measles-mumps-rubella, and recurrent urinary tract infections. Conclusions . Smoking cessation campaigns should be considered in order to increase the effectiveness of vaccination programs. Furthermore, the opportunity to adopt different vaccine dosing schemes for smokers and non-smokers, especially in acute epidemics, should be considered.
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42. Exposure to Pollutants and Vaccines' Effectiveness: A Systematic Review.
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Protano C, Valeriani F, Vitale K, Del Prete J, Liguori F, Liguori G, and Gallè F
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Background: Many human activities release harmful substances, contaminating the air, water, and soil. Since exposure to environmental pollutants is currently unavoidable, it is important to verify how these compounds may influence individual immune responses to vaccines. Methods: This review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA statement. The protocol was registered on the PROSPERO platform with the following ID: CRD42024582592. We evaluated all observational, semi-experimental, and experimental studies written in both Italian and English that reported possible effects of exposure to environmental pollutants on the production of vaccine-induced antibodies. Results: Forty-two studies were included. The effects of pollutants were examined mainly in terms of antibody production in relation to mumps, measles and rubella, diphtheria and tetanus, hepatitis A and B, Haemophilus influenzae type B, influenza, tuberculosis, pertussis, Japanese encephalitis, poliomyelitis, and COVID-19 vaccines. Perfluorinated compounds were the most studied pollutants. Conclusions: Correlations between exposure to pollutants and reductions in antibody production were found in quite all the selected studies, suggesting that pollution control policies could contribute to increase the efficacy of vaccination campaigns. However, the heterogeneity of the examined studies did not allow us to perform a meta-analysis, and the literature on each type of vaccine or pollutant is still too limited to generate robust evidence. In order to confirm the findings of the present systematic review, and in the perspective of establishing possible exposure limit values for each type of pollutant, further research in this field is required.
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43. Effects of sulphur thermal water inhalations in long-COVID syndrome: Spa-centred, double-blinded, randomised case-control pilot study.
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Crucianelli S, Mariano A, Valeriani F, Cocomello N, Gianfranceschi G, Baseggio Conrado A, Moretti F, Scotto d'Abusco A, Mennuni G, Fraioli A, Del Ben M, Romano Spica V, and Fontana M
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Background: The long-COVID syndrome is characterised by a plethora of symptoms. Given its social and economic impact, many studies have stressed the urgency of proposing innovative strategies other than hospital settings. In this double-blinded, randomised, case-control trial, we investigate the effects of sulphur thermal water inhalations, rich in H
2 S, compared to distilled water inhalations on symptoms, inflammatory markers and nasal microbiome in long-COVID patients., Methods: About 30 outpatients aged 18-75 with positive diagnosis for long-COVID were randomised in two groups undergoing 12 consecutive days of inhalations. The active group (STW) received sulphur thermal water inhalations whereas the placebo group received inhalations of sterile distilled non-pyrogenic water (SDW). Each participant was tested prior treatment at day 1 (T0), after the inhalations at day 14 (T1) and at 3 months follow-up (T2). At each time point, blood tests, nasal swabs for microbiome sampling, pulmonary functionality tests (PFTs) and pro-inflammatory marker measure were performed., Results: The scores obtained in the administered tests (6MWT, Borg score and SGRQ) at T0 showed a significant variation in the STW group, at T1 and T2. Serum cytokine levels and other inflammatory biomarkers reported a statistically significant decrease. Some specific parameters of PFTs showed ameliorations in the STW group only. Changes in the STW nasopharyngeal microbiota composition were noticed, especially from T0 to T2., Conclusions: Inhalations of sulphur thermal water exerted objective and subjective improvements on participants affected by long-COVID. Significant reduction of inflammatory markers, dyspnoea scores and quantitative and qualitative changes in the nasopharyngeal microbiome were also assessed., (Copyright © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.)- Published
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44. Occurrence of Uncultured Legionella spp. in Treated Wastewater Effluent and Its Impact on Human Health (SCA.Re.S Project).
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De Giglio O, Diella G, Bagordo F, Savino AF, Calabrese A, Campanale M, Triggiano F, Apollonio F, Spagnuolo V, Lopuzzo M, Grassi T, Caputo MC, Brigida S, Valeriani F, Romano Spica V, and Montagna MT
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Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) provide optimal conditions for the environmental spread of Legionella . As part of the Evaluation of Sanitary Risk Related to the Discharge of Wastewater to the Ground (SCA.Re.S) project, this study was conducted to evaluate the presence of Legionella in WWTP effluent and in groundwater samples collected from two wells located downstream from the plant. The samples were analyzed to determine the concentrations of Legionella spp using the standard culture-based method and molecular techniques, followed by genomic sequencing analysis. Legionella was detected only with the molecular methods (except in one sample of effluent positive for L. pneumophila serogroup 6), which showed viable Legionella pneumophila and L. non- pneumophila through the use of free DNA removal solution in both the effluent and groundwater, with concentrations that progressively decreased downstream from the plant. Viable L. pneumophila appeared to be slightly more concentrated in warm months. However, no significant differences ( p ≥ 0.05) in concentrations between cold and warm months were observed. A genotypic analysis characterized the species present in the samples and found that uncultured Legionella spp, as yet undefined, constituted the prevalent species in all the samples (range 77.15-83.17%). WWTPs play an important role in the hygienic and sanitary quality of groundwater for different uses. The application of Legionella control systems during the purification of effluents is warranted to prevent possible outbreaks of legionellosis.
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45. In Silico Predicting the Presence of the S100B Motif in Edible Plants and Detecting Its Immunoreactive Materials: Perspectives for Functional Foods, Dietary Supplements and Phytotherapies.
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Romano Spica V, Volpini V, Valeriani F, Carotenuto G, Arcieri M, Platania S, Castrignanò T, Clementi ME, and Michetti F
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- Computer Simulation, Amino Acid Motifs, Phytotherapy methods, Computational Biology methods, Humans, Fruit chemistry, Fruit metabolism, Phylogeny, Plant Proteins metabolism, Dietary Supplements, S100 Calcium Binding Protein beta Subunit metabolism, Functional Food, Plants, Edible chemistry
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The protein S100B is a part of the S100 protein family, which consists of at least 25 calcium-binding proteins. S100B is highly conserved across different species, supporting important biological functions. The protein was shown to play a role in gut microbiota eubiosis and is secreted in human breast milk, suggesting a physiological trophic function in newborn development. This study explores the possible presence of the S100B motif in plant genomes, and of S100B-like immunoreactive material in different plant extracts, opening up potential botanical uses for dietary supplementation. To explore the presence of the S100B motif in plants, a bioinformatic workflow was used. In addition, the immunoreactivity of S100B from vegetable and fruit samples was tested using an ELISA assay. The S100B motif was expected in silico in the genome of different edible plants belonging to the Viridiplantae clade, such as Durio zibethinus or Malus domestica and other medicinal species. S100B-like immunoreactive material was also detected in samples from fruits or leaves. The finding of S100B-like molecules in plants sheds new light on their role in phylogenesis and in the food chain. This study lays the foundation to elucidate the possible beneficial effects of plants or derivatives containing the S100B-like principle and their potential use in nutraceuticals.
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46. Knowledge and self-perceived competence about cardiopulmonary resuscitation among youths: a cross-sectional study in a sample of Italian undergraduates.
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Protano C, Cammalleri V, Zanni S, Valeriani F, Liguori G, Spica VR, Vitali M, and Gallè F
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- Humans, Female, Male, Italy, Cross-Sectional Studies, Young Adult, Surveys and Questionnaires, Adult, Adolescent, Sex Factors, Self Concept, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation education, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Students psychology, First Aid
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Introduction: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is fundamental to improve the outcomes of a life-threatening event. The correct knowledge of first aid actions to provide may guarantee the victim's survival. This study was aimed at evaluating the competence about cardiopulmonary resuscitation and its predictors in a sample of Italian undergraduate students., Methods: Information on socio-demographic characteristics, first aid training, knowledge of stroke and heart attack symptoms and perceived ability to provide first aid, were collected through a web-based questionnaire., Results: On a total of 744 respondents (mean age 23.9±5.4 years, 62.5% female), 71.4% identified correctly first aid actions, 59.9% and 60.8% showed a good knowledge of stroke and heart attack symptoms, respectively. However, only 39.0% of them declared their ability to intervene in case of emergency. Attending a healthcare degree course and having had first aid training were associated with knowledge of symptoms and perceived ability to provide first aid. Female gender was negatively related with perceived ability to intervene., Conclusions: In spite of the satisfactory level of knowledge, these findings highlight the need to enhance the competence about cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the lay population, especially among females.
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47. A snapshot of Physical Education in Italian primary schools: assessing the resources available for an instrument of health promotion.
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Valeriani F, Masini A, Baldelli G, Dallolio L, Eid L, Lovecchio N, Stefanizzi P, Ursino S, and Gallè F
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- Italy, Humans, Cross-Sectional Studies, Male, Female, Surveys and Questionnaires, Child, Exercise, Adolescent, Adult, Middle Aged, Physical Education and Training, Health Promotion methods, Schools, School Teachers
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Background: Regular physical activity is crucial in preventing chronic diseases. International health authorities recommend that children and adolescents engage in at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day to achieve health benefits. Offering regular exercise opportunities to young people can promote the development of healthy lifestyles. In 2021, a new regu-lation introduced up to two compulsory hours of Physical Education per week in Italy and established that Physical Education should be entrusted to adequately trained teachers. The present study aimed to assess, from the perspective of the new teachers, the resources available for Physical Education in Italian primary schools., Methods: A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted among primary school Physical Education teachers during the year 2022-2023. Their opinion about the school resources were analyzed in light of their demographic characteristics and work experience., Results: Out of the 118 participating teachers, 96 (81.3%) reported the presence of a gym in their school. Participants expressed satisfaction with the size and windows of the gym, particularly for the schools of the North, as well as the adequacy of outdoor spaces. However, lower levels of satisfaction for locker rooms and gym small equipment emerged, especially among those teachers with less work experience., Conclusions: The introduction of the Physical Education teacher figure in Italian primary schools was an important step for health promotion in our country. However, some aspects related to the structural resources should be considered in future policies.
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48. The Role of Gut Microbiota in Different Types of Physical Activity and Their Intensity: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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Ghaffar T, Ubaldi F, Volpini V, Valeriani F, and Romano Spica V
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Background: Intense exercise during training requires dietary modulation to support health and performance and differs in different types of activities. Diet, supplementation with prebiotics and probiotics, and, more recently, even physical activity can potentially improve health outcomes by modifying and protecting the gut microbiota. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to investigate the modulation of gut microbiota in different types and intensities of physical activity and different lifestyles of athletes., Methods: The systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines, and the protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024500826)., Results: Out of 1318 studies, only 10 met the criteria for inclusion in the meta-analysis. The pilot study's meta-regression analysis highlights the role of type and intensity of exercise in changing the B/B (Bacillota/Bacteroidota) ratio ( p = 0.001)., Conclusions: As gut training becomes more popular among athletes, it is necessary to map interactions between microbiota and different types of physical activity, personalized diets, physical activities, and ergogenic supplements to enhance performance and athletic wellness.
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49. Can Digital Technologies Be Useful for Weight Loss in Individuals with Overweight or Obesity? A Systematic Review.
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Protano C, De Giorgi A, Valeriani F, Mazzeo E, Zanni S, Cofone L, D'Ancona G, Hasnaoui A, Pindinello I, Sabato M, Ubaldi F, Volpini V, Romano Spica V, Vitali M, and Gallè F
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Digital technologies have greatly developed and impacted several aspects of life, including health and lifestyle. Activity tracking, mobile applications, and devices may also provide messages and goals to motivate adopting healthy behaviors, namely physical activity and dietary changes. This review aimed to assess the effectiveness of digital resources in supporting behavior changes, and thus influencing weight loss, in people with overweight or obesity. A systematic review was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines. The protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42023403364). Randomized Controlled Trials published from the database's inception to 8 November 2023 and focused on digital-based technologies aimed at increasing physical activity for the purpose of weight loss, with or without changes in diet, were considered eligible. In total, 1762 studies were retrieved and 31 met the inclusion criteria. Although they differed in the type of technology used and in their design, two-thirds of the studies reported significantly greater weight loss among electronic device users than controls. Many of these studies reported tailored or specialist-guided interventions. The use of digital technologies may be useful to support weight-loss interventions for people with overweight or obesity. Personalized feedback can increase the effectiveness of new technologies in motivating behavior changes.
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50. The Multifaceted S100B Protein: A Role in Obesity and Diabetes?
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Michetti F, Di Sante G, Clementi ME, Valeriani F, Mandarano M, Ria F, Di Liddo R, Rende M, and Romano Spica V
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- Humans, Obesity, Adiposity, Adipose Tissue, Astrocytes, S100 Calcium Binding Protein beta Subunit, Diabetes Mellitus
- Abstract
The S100B protein is abundant in the nervous system, mainly in astrocytes, and is also present in other districts. Among these, the adipose tissue is a site of concentration for the protein. In the light of consistent research showing some associations between S100B and adipose tissue in the context of obesity, metabolic disorders, and diabetes, this review tunes the possible role of S100B in the pathogenic processes of these disorders, which are known to involve the adipose tissue. The reported data suggest a role for adipose S100B in obesity/diabetes processes, thus putatively re-proposing the role played by astrocytic S100B in neuroinflammatory/neurodegenerative processes.
- Published
- 2024
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