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3. Uterine schwannoma during pregnancy: a rare case report

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Cignini, P., primary, Spina, V., additional, Bisogni, F., additional, Fabiani, C., additional, Schiavi, M.C., additional, Grilli, D., additional, Campanella, L., additional, Etrusco, A., additional, Rago, R., additional, and Palazzetti, P., additional

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2024
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7. Psychopathological symptoms and their association with the quality of life and the sexual functioning in women affected by systemic scleroderma: a preliminary investigation.

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MARCOCCIA, A., GUARINO, A., COCCHIARO, T., MODESTI, M., CIANFROCCA, C., PRIVITERA, R., ISABELLI, S., VIZZINI, M. A. S., RAGO, R., RENZI, A., and DI TRANI, M.

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OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the presence of psychopathological symptoms and the relations of these dimensions with the quality of life and sexual function in a group of women affected by systemic scleroderma. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Seventy-one women with systemic scleroderma were invited to participate in the study; 65 agreed to participate, while 6 declined. Four questionnaires were administered to the patients: a specific socio-demographic questionnaire, the Symptom Checklist-90-Revised (SCL-90-R), the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), and the Quality-of-Life Questionnaire of the European Foundation for Osteoporosis (QUALEFFO-41). RESULTS: Of all the participants in this study, 48% of patients showed a clinical score on SCL-90-R Somatization, 45% on depression, and 37% on obsessive-compulsive. As hypothesized, psychopathological symptoms were related to lower quality of life since somatization and depression predicted the total score of health-related quality of life and lower sexual functions, showing a specific effect of depression on sexuality. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings highlighted the presence of an association between psychopathological symptoms and reduced sexual functioning and the associations between somatization and the health-related quality of life dimensions in scleroderma patients. Furthermore, our results sustain the importance of also considering the mental health of patients with systemic sclerosis, within an integrated biopsychosocial care model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2024

8. Impact of different typologies of smoking on ovarian reserve and oocyte quality in women performing ICSI cycles: an observational prospective study.

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GALANTI, F., LICATA, E., PACIOTTI, G., GALLO, M., RICCIO, S., MIRIELLO, D., LAGO, A. DAL, MENEGHINI, C., FABIANI, C., ANTONACI, D., SCHIAVI, M. C., SCUDO, M., SALACONE, P., SEBASTIANELLI, A., BATTAGLIA, F. A., and RAGO, R.

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OBJECTIVE: Within the last few years smoking activities, as well as infertility, have increased in Italy, and so has the consumption of alternative cigarette devices among women of childbearing age. The aim of this observational study was to evaluate the impact of the consumption of cigarettes and alternatives devices, such as electronic cigarettes and heat-notburn (HnB) products, on infertile women performing in vitro fertilization (IVF), in specific on the quality of oocytes retrieved in women performing intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) cycles. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Prospective observational longitudinal study involving 410 women referring to the Reproductive Physiopathology and Andrology Unit, Sandro Pertini Hospital, Rome, from 2019-2022. All the women enrolled filled out an elaborate questionnaire investigating smoking consumption, before the beginning of ovarian stimulation by antagonist protocol, ovarian pick-up, and subsequent ICSI technique. The outcomes of the study were the evaluation of clinical and ICSI features between the groups of smokers and non-smokers: the number of retrieved oocytes, immature oocytes, and fertilization rate were confronted between the two groups and between cigarette smokers vs. e-cigarette and heat-not-burn (HnB) products smokers. RESULTS: Clinical parameters were comparable between the group of smokers compared to one of the non-smokers, except for anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), which was statistically lower in smokers (p<0.05). Regarding IVF hormonal stimulations it appears that the total dose of gonadotropin was statistically lower in the non-smoker’s group, compared to smokers (1850±860 UI vs. 1,730±780 p<0.05). Regarding ICSI techniques interestingly the number of oocytes retrieved was lower in the smokers’ group compared to non-smokers (5.21±0.9 vs. 6.55±3.5, p<0.001), and the number of empty zona pellucida oocytes was statistically higher in the smokers’ group (0.51±0.1 vs. 0.2±0.1, p<0.05). On the other hand, the fertilization rate (FR) was statistically higher in non-smokers compared to the smokers’ group (72.16±3.05 vs. 68.12±2.21, p=0.03). Out of the 203 smokers, overall, any statistically significant difference, regarding ICSI results, has been found between the group of cigarette smokers, compared to the group of e-cigarettes plus HnB products smokers. CONCLUSIONS: Smoking negatively impacts human fertility, leading to a reduction of ovarian reserve and ovarian quality, which can negatively impact results in women performing ICSI cycles. Despite the limitation of the study, our results underline that consumption of cigarette alternative devices seems to have a similar negative impact on the quantity and quality of oocytes retrieved in ICSI cycles. Clinicians should emphasize the reduction of exposure to harmful substances derived from the combustion of tobacco smoking, as well as alternative devices, in women of childbearing age. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2023

15. Sexological and traumatic aspects in reproductive difficulties: a psychometric study on couples seeking help for infertility

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Tetecher, L., Cocchiaro, T., Guarino, A., Giannini, T., Maucione, S., Di Trani, M., Rago, R., and Ciocca, G.

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Purpose: To investigate the impact of infertility in gender differences on psycho-traumatological, sexological, relational and emotional aspects and gender differences in couples requiring assisted reproductive treatment. Methods: 151 couples were recruited with a mean age of 36.7 ± 4.8 years for women and 39.8 ± 6.6f or men. 43% of women and 34% of men had already received the diagnosis of infertility. To recruited subjects was administered the following psychometric tests: Sexological and Emotional in Infertility questionnaire (SEIq), Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (ASEX), the Orgasmomether and the International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ). Results: There was a significant difference in traumatic symptoms between men and women (t = 5,859, p &lt; 0.05). Gender differences were found in the sexological dimension of the SEIq (t = 7,858, p &lt; .001) and in the total ASEX score (t = 3,979, p &lt; .001). Specifically, significant correlations emerged between the ASEX domains and the emotional and sexological aspects related to infertility only in women. The reaction to the diagnosis was negatively correlated with the emotional area of ​​the couple (r = -0.683, p &lt; .001) and positively with the couple relationship (r = 0.815, p &lt; .001). Multiple regression revealed that the overall functioning of the couple, rather than the single scales, is the main predictor of sexuality (R2= 0.77). Conclusion: A clear impact of infertility on the couple’s psycho-traumatological, psycho-sexological and relational aspects emerged. It could be useful to promote targeted support interventions on the most compromised areas of couple functioning in assisted reproductive centers.

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2023
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16. Use and effects of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) for idiopathic male infertility in Italy: results from a multicentre, observational, cohort, prospective, real world, clinical practice survey

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Santi, D, De Vincentis, S, Alfano, P, Balercia, G, Calogero, Ae, Cargnelutti, F, Coccia, Me, Condorelli, ROSITA ANGELA, Dal Lago, A, De Angelis, C, Gallo, M, Iannantuoni, N, Lombardo, F, Marino, A, Mazzella, M, Pallotti, F, Paoli, D, Pivonello, R, Rago, R, Rampini, M, Salvio, G, and Simoni, M

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open registry, FSH, follicle-stimulating hormone, FSH, male idiopathic infertility, open registry, male idiopathic infertility, follicle-stimulating hormone
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2020

18. 4D-HyCoSy performed in a reproductive center: retrospective analysis of pain perception, complications and spontaneous pregnancy rate after the technique.

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BISOGNI, F. A., GALANTI, F., RICCIO, S., YACOUB, V., CARLETTI, V., MORGANI, C., GRILLI, D., SCHIAVI, M. C., and RAGO, R.

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OBJECTIVE: Nowadays 4D hysterosalpingocontrast sonography (4D-HyCoSy) represents a primary technique in the evaluation of tubal impairment, with a low rate of pain referred and complications related, but its role in increasing the chance of spontaneous clinical pregnancy in women in childbearing age is still debated. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Retrospective study of 359 women performed 4D-HyCoSy at Reproductive Physiopathology and Andrology Unit, Sandro Pertini Hospital, Rome, during the period 2018-2020. Inclusion criteria: women attending our IVF (in vitro fertilization) center with at least 1 year of infertility. Exclusion criteria: fe -male age over 43 years, previously known severe tubal infertility, suspected anovulation, and semen abnormalities. Primary outcome: evaluation of tubal patency, complications related to technique, and pain perception evaluated thanks to a 10-cm visual analogue scale (VAS) Scale. Secondary outcomes: clinical pregnancy rate (PR) after the technique confronted between the group of women with bilateral tubal patency (group A) with the group of monolateral tubal patency (group B) within 30 days and between 30-180 days, and 180 days-1 year from the exam. Time to pregnancy (TTP) and other obstetrical outcomes were evaluated too. RESULTS: The average age of the study's population was 33.3 years. Mean duration of infertility was 2.1 years. Complication rate was 6.4%, and in any case the use of ephedrine was required. 182 (50.6%) women reported absence of pain during the exam (VAS scale value 0) and 131 (36.5%), reported mild pain experience (VAS scale value between 1-4). Spontaneous pregnancy rate was of 29.3% in group A and 30.3% in group B; time to pregnancy was 32 ± 14.7 days in group A and 35 ± 13.1 days in group B. The insurgence of a spontaneous pregnancy was significantly lower for both 4D-HyCosy sub-groups after 30 days following technique respect to 30180 days and 180 days-1 year following the technique (both p-value < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: We confirm that 4D-HyCoSy is a safe and user-friendly technique, used as first line assessment of tubal patency of women afferent to a reproductive center. We also reported a positive impact on spontaneous pregnancy rate in women performing 4D-HyCoSy, emphasized within the first following month. This mandatory technique for tubal investigation, has not only a function in the diagnostic assessment of female infertility, but also has a therapeutic role, in young women who desire a pregnancy, avoiding, in some cases, the need of IVF treatments and clinical risks linked, while saving medical and monetary resources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2021

21. An Office Procedure Development of the Accounting and MIS Department in Bestlink College of the Philippines

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Jumawan, MG., Dela Vega, J., De Jesus, E., Adayo, M., Rago, R., Senaban, J., Sison, MBA, Franklin A., Jumawan, MG., Dela Vega, J., De Jesus, E., Adayo, M., Rago, R., Senaban, J., and Sison, MBA, Franklin A.

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The purpose of this research study is to analyze and modify the current system of their office procedures, to have proper and organized procedures, and to give awareness and aid to prevent difficulties in the Accounting and MIS Department. Multiple methods were used in this research. Observations were done to monitor what takes place within. Interviews were also conducted on the department to gather detailed information about their services. A survey was also used on 13 respondents to gather information about the problems with their services. All the respondents agree that some of the employees are not graduates of accounting course, and they responded that they encounter unjustifiable adjustments due to inaccuracies on deduction, biometric records, late and absences of employees. The cashier is responsible for receiving payment from student, but the glaring problem is the long queues of students who are paying for their fees. Respondents agree that the cause of lengthy queue is the lack of man power, given that the accounting department has only three cashiers to cater to all students. All respondents answered that the MIS handling system malfunctions, and there is a problem about the payable balances of the students. The researchers recommended for the accounting employees to undergo seminars for further expansion of skill and knowledge in accounting field. Accounting clerk should provide general verification which is detailed computation before computing the salary. Utilizing the closed cashier windows during peak seasons, wireless number system and stanchion post. The MIS department should give attention on technical issues and monitoring regularly the balances.

Published
2019

24. Uterine fibroids treatment: do we have new valid alternative? Experiencing the combination of vitamin D plus epigallocatechin gallate in childbearing age affected women.

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MIRIELLO, D., GALANTI, F., CIGNINI, P., ANTONACI, D., SCHIAVI, M. C., and RAGO, R.

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OBJECTIVE: Uterine myomas are the most common benign tumors in females, and at least 25% of affected patients experience symptoms severe enough to need treatment, like heavy hemorrhage, pelvic pain, and infertility. Currently, a non-invasive approach is preferred in women of childbearing age who desire pregnancy. The aim of our study was to determine the effect of oral supplementation with a combination of vitamin D plus epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and vitamin B6 in women with myomas. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between April and December 2020, we enrolled 95 women of childbearing age, afferent to our hospital, displaying at least one myoma with a diameter <4 cm. Patients were divided in two groups: 41 women were treated daily with two tablets of 25 µg vitamin D + 150 mg EGCG + 5 mg vitamin B6 for 4 months; 54 women, representing the control group, received no treatment. Total volume and vascularization of myomas were analyzed ultrasonographically. Bleeding and pelvic pain was also evaluated, as well as patients' quality of life and health through questionnaire Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) and Patient Global Impression of improvement (PGI-I). RESULTS: After treatment myomas' total volume and peripherical vascularization significantly decreased respectively by 37.9% (p<0.001) and 7.7%. On the other hand, we observed an increase in myomas' volume by 5.5 % and of peripherical vascularization by 5% in the control group. The treated group reported an improvement in SF-36 (p<0.001) and PGI-I (85.4%) questionnaire scores. CONCLUSIONS: We demonstrated, in young women who want to preserve fertility, that the combined supplementation of vitamin D, EGCG, and vitamin B6 reduced myomas' volume and improved patients' quality of life, without side effects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2021

26. Results from a prospective observational study of men with premature ejaculation treated with dapoxetine or alternative care: The PAUSE study

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Mirone V, ARCANIOLO, Davide, Rivas D, Bull S, Aquilina JW, Verze P, PAUSE study team Berchart G, Hass M, Ludvik G, Aalto J, Hendolin N, Lukkarinen O, Multanen M, Nurmenniemi V, Piha J, Aheimer C, Alebrahim Dehkordy A, Andreessen R, Aust C, Baer P, Bath V, Baumgrass H, Beck C, Beecken WD, Behre H, Beitzinger M, Belusa A, Bermes UR, Berning T, Bieringer La Roche D, Blasko S, Boehmer S, Borchardt A, Boerner T, Brands F, Braun PM, Braun R, Breu D, Briken P, Brueske T, Bueker R, Buse A, Carius A, Christoph F, Cuno M, Dats E, Degen N, Denil J, Dietrichs K, Domnitz R, Dorn B, Dubiel J, Eckert R, Ehrenberg W, Eichler S, El Khadra S, Engl T, Esser O, Faragallah EA, Farahmandi R, Finke G, Fleig P, Fruehauf E, Gerhardt U, Girke CG, Glauche J, Gleissner J, Gnann R, Gralla O, Grandin A, Grewe W, Gronau E, Gruber S, Grunert S, Guelbeyaz M, Guelden H, Haendel D, Haefele J, Haghighat M, Hahne D, Haschemi Schirazi R, Hecker D, Herzig J, Hettmmer R, Hitschfeld K, Hofmann J, Hohmuth H, Hoelker D, Huebner A, Hudemann B, Hung Wehmann D, Huenninghaus K, Hueter K, Igde H, Jaeger T, Javadi P, John G, Ju M, Kaisser G, Kamann L, Kastein A, Kaup F, Kellner T, Kempe T, Kempter F, Kennerknecht M, Kirschner P, Koenig M, Konert J, Kowalik S, Krieger JU, Kruppa GL, Kube U, Kuehn F, Kuefer R, Kurt T, Kwela M, Laag R, Langen L, Lehmann J, Linder C, Loeber T, Lock UC, Loebenau M, Luberg Sievers G, Luebbe R, Lutz K, Maier S, Maletz C, Mertins B, Meschede E, Meschi MR, Miersch WD, Misera A, Muehlich S, Mueller HW, Mueller D, Muench HC, Nawka P, Othman K, Paiss T, Peter K, Peters T, Petras T, Petrischenko B, Pfund A, Plate H, Ploss HJ, Pohrt U, Pooyeh S, Potempa AJ, Pusinelli WD, Rausch U, Reinhardt F, Rengel U, Rietheimer W, Rinnab L, Rohrmann K, Romahn E, Romitan Baum R, Roessler T, Rudolph R, Rueffer J, Rug M, Rueth J, Ruettgers E, Santiago RB, Schaefer A, Schaefer T, Schaetzle P, Scheunpflug K, Schlicht J, Schmidt P, Schneider J, Schnitzler M, Schonfelder R, Schreier H, Schroeder A, Schulz FM, Schulze M, Schumann M, Seidler A, Seseke S, Siebel Eggeling G, Siebels M, Sinner B, Sippel F, Soballa M, Sommer F, Spielhaupter A, Steffen H, Steinacker M, Stiersdorfer A, Stoehr C, Sturm S, Surrey HW, Swoboda A, Szymula S, Telle J, Uththoff H, Vierneisel C, Vilmar W, Wagner M, Walhoefer F, Warnack W, Weiss J, Weizert P, Wicht A, Wieland J, Willgerodt J, Wilski B, Wilson E, Wipfler G, Wohn HG, Wolf J, Zoehrlaut B, Zuerner T, Angeletti G, Avolio A, Baldassarre R, Balercia G, Balloni F, Barba G, Bartoletti R, Basile Fasolo C, Bassi PF, Beatrici V, Bertozzi MA, Bocciardi AM, Bondavalli C, Bonini F, Bonsanto M, Branchi A, Briganti A, Calabrese M, Calafiore R, Calogero AE, Cantelmo P, Caraceni E, Carbone A, Cardella A, Carini M, Carmignani L, Carmignani G, Carrino M, Caviglia C, Cecchi M, Ceruti C, Chiovato L, Cicalese V, Colpi G, Corinti M, Cormio L, Cova G, Cozzupoli P, Ottavio G, Damiano R, De Ceglie G, De Grande G, De Lisa A, DE SIO, Marco, De Stefani S, Dehò F, Delsignore A, Di Filippo A, Di Lena S, Di Trapani D, Diambrini M, Drei GN, Fabbri A, Fasolis G, Ferone D, Ferrari G, Foresta C, Francavilla S, Gadda F, Galantini A, Galì A, Gentile V, Giammusso B, Giannubilo W, Granata A, Grasso M, Iafrate M, Ilacqua N, Isidori A, Italiano E, Jallous HA, Jannini E, La Pera G, Laganà F, Lauretti S, Leonardi R, Liguori G, Loiero G, Lombardi G, Lombardo F, Lusenti C, Maffucci A, Maggi M, Maio G, Mammana G, Manieri C, Marzotto Caotorta M, Mastroeni F, Mazzilli F, Mazzone L, Minervini M, Mirone VG, Montorsi F, Morelli G, Morrone G, Nicita G, Nicola M, Palmiotto F, Paradiso M, Paulis G, Pavone C, Pescatori ES, Petterle V, Piazza N, Pittaluga P, Piubello G, Polito M, Ponchietti R, Porena M, Rago R, Risi O, Roggia A, Salzano L, Sanseverino R, SASSO, Ferdinando Carlo, Savoca G, Scarano P, Schips L, Serao A, Sforza A, Sidari V, Silvani M, Sinisi A, Sorrentino F, Spera E, Strada G, Tenaglia R, Terrone C, Titta M, Tracia A, Turchi P, Ughi G, Vecchio D, Veneziano IA, Vicini P, Vita A, Vitti P, Volpi R, Zago T, Zenico T, Zito AR, Apolinario M, Carvalho AP, Corte Real J, Matos Cabeca J, Mendes Leal A, Monteiro Pereira N, Palma dos Reis J, Patricio A, Prisco R, Rocha Mendes J, Santos A, Vieira R, Abad Gairín C, Abascal García JM, Adot Zurbano JM, Álvarez de la Red PL, Al Wattar W, Antón Saiz C, Aranda Doncel N, Arrosagaray PM, Arteaga Serrano F, Barberán Soriano J, Bataller Perello V, Beltrán Persiva J, Benejam Gual J, Blanco Díez A, Blasco Casares FJ, Blasco Villalonga M, Blázquez Izquierdo J, Boladeras Sabater J, Borrás JJ, Bouchi Bakrim AR, Bucar Terrades S, Burgués Gasión JP, Busto Castañón L, Caballero JM, Cabello Santamaría F, Cabreja López E, Carrasco Aznar JC, Casasola Chamorro J, Castellanos González L, Cimadevila García A, Closas Capdevila M, Concepción Masip T, Conde C, Conde Santos G, Cortada i. Robert J, Cos Calvet JM, Crespi Martínez F, Cruz N, De la Rosa Khermann M, Delgado Martín JA, Devesa Mújica M, Doganis Peppas C, Domínguez Freire F, Donderis Guastavino C, Duarte Vázquez JJ, El Khoury Yacob R, Escobal Tamayo V, Farré Martí JM, Fernández Fernández A, Fernández Lozano A, Fernández Viñas JA, Fiter Gómez L, Fleitas Asencio E, Frago Valls SM, Galiana Álvarez A, García Bayo I, García Contreras J, García Cruz E, García de Jalón Martín A, García Giralda L, García Marco MA, García Navas R, García Reboll L, Garrido Insúa S, Giner Santamaría C, Gómez Berjón F, Gómez Gil E, Gómez Lanza E, Gómez Pérez L, Gómez Rodríguez A, González Sala JL, González Sala MJ, Gonzalvo Ybarra A, Guerrero Martínez V, Gutiérrez González MA, Gutierrez Mínguez E, Hidalgo Arroyo J, Hmeidan M, Idígora i. Planas X, Jara Rascón J, Jiménez Verdejo J, Lledó García E, Lliteras Arañi M, López Almansa M, López Palacios MÁ, López Tello J, Lorenzo Gómez MF, Luque Gálvez P, Luque López AJ, Mallafré Sala JM, Martí Cebrián JM, Martín Clos J, Martín Huescar A, Martín Morales A, Martín Rodríguez A, Martínez Rodríguez R, Martínez Salamanca JI, Mascarós Balaguer E, Mejide Manresa R, Molero Rodríguez F, Molina Carranza A, Moncada Iribarren I, Montagud Moncho JB, Montesino Semper M, Mosteiro Ponce JA, Mouaffak Tatari N, Navarro Gil JM, Novás Castro S, Ortiz del Corral ML, Ortiz Gamiz A, Osca García JM, Padilla León M, Palomino García A, Pascual Mateo C, Peinado Ibarra F, Pérez Mestre M, Portillo Martín JA, Poyato Galán JM, Prats de Puig J, Prieto Castro R, Puigvert Martínez A, Quintana de la Rosa JL, Ramada Benlloch FJ, Reyes Martínez F, Rigabert M, Ríos Espuny AF, Robles Iniesta A, Rodrigo Aliaga M, Rodríguez Alba JL, Rodríguez Bethencourt F, Rodríguez Jiménez FJ, Rodríguez Leal DA, Rodríguez Rubio F, Rodríguez Tolrá J, Rodríguez Vallejo JM, Romero Otero J, Roselló Barbará M, Rubio Briones J, Ruíz Moriana O, Sampol Company J, San Martín Blanco C, Sánchez Encinas M, Sánchez Sánchez F, Sancho Serrano C, Santandreu Puifros J, Santisteban González M, Santos Ascarza Tabares JL, Sanz Lahoz I, Sapiña Ortola F, Sarquella Geli J, Segarra Tomás J, Soler Fernández J, Tato Rodríguez J, Tesedo Cubedo J, Traid Sender V, Valbuena Álvarez R, Valverde Rubio JM, Varela Salgado M, Vargas Rugeles M, Vilches Cocovi E, Virto Bajo FJ, Andius P, Anker Hansen O, Arver S, Bosson P, Brattberg A, Grenabo L, Hanning J, Hassler L, Paradis AÅ, Wang E., Mirone, Vincenzo, Arcaniolo, Davide, David, Riva, Scott, Bull, Joseph W., Aquilina, Verze, Paolo, Mirone, V, Arcaniolo, D, Rivas, D, Bull, S, Aquilina, JW, Verze, P, Pavone, C, Aquilina, Jw, PAUSE study team Berchart, G, Hass, M, Ludvik, G, Aalto, J, Hendolin, N, Lukkarinen, O, Multanen, M, Nurmenniemi, V, Piha, J, Aheimer, C, Alebrahim Dehkordy, A, Andreessen, R, Aust, C, Baer, P, Bath, V, Baumgrass, H, Beck, C, Beecken, Wd, Behre, H, Beitzinger, M, Belusa, A, Bermes, Ur, Berning, T, Bieringer La Roche, D, Blasko, S, Boehmer, S, Borchardt, A, Boerner, T, Brands, F, Braun, Pm, Braun, R, Breu, D, Briken, P, Brueske, T, Bueker, R, Buse, A, Carius, A, Christoph, F, Cuno, M, Dats, E, Degen, N, Denil, J, Dietrichs, K, Domnitz, R, Dorn, B, Dubiel, J, Eckert, R, Ehrenberg, W, Eichler, S, El Khadra, S, Engl, T, Esser, O, Faragallah, Ea, Farahmandi, R, Finke, G, Fleig, P, Fruehauf, E, Gerhardt, U, Girke, Cg, Glauche, J, Gleissner, J, Gnann, R, Gralla, O, Grandin, A, Grewe, W, Gronau, E, Gruber, S, Grunert, S, Guelbeyaz, M, Guelden, H, Haendel, D, Haefele, J, Haghighat, M, Hahne, D, Haschemi Schirazi, R, Hecker, D, Herzig, J, Hettmmer, R, Hitschfeld, K, Hofmann, J, Hohmuth, H, Hoelker, D, Huebner, A, Hudemann, B, Hung Wehmann, D, Huenninghaus, K, Hueter, K, Igde, H, Jaeger, T, Javadi, P, John, G, Ju, M, Kaisser, G, Kamann, L, Kastein, A, Kaup, F, Kellner, T, Kempe, T, Kempter, F, Kennerknecht, M, Kirschner, P, Koenig, M, Konert, J, Kowalik, S, Krieger, Ju, Kruppa, Gl, Kube, U, Kuehn, F, Kuefer, R, Kurt, T, Kwela, M, Laag, R, Langen, L, Lehmann, J, Linder, C, Loeber, T, Lock, Uc, Loebenau, M, Luberg Sievers, G, Luebbe, R, Lutz, K, Maier, S, Maletz, C, Mertins, B, Meschede, E, Meschi, Mr, Miersch, Wd, Misera, A, Muehlich, S, Mueller, Hw, Mueller, D, Muench, Hc, Nawka, P, Othman, K, Paiss, T, Peter, K, Peters, T, Petras, T, Petrischenko, B, Pfund, A, Plate, H, Ploss, Hj, Pohrt, U, Pooyeh, S, Potempa, Aj, Pusinelli, Wd, Rausch, U, Reinhardt, F, Rengel, U, Rietheimer, W, Rinnab, L, Rohrmann, K, Romahn, E, Romitan Baum, R, Roessler, T, Rudolph, R, Rueffer, J, Rug, M, Rueth, J, Ruettgers, E, Santiago, Rb, Schaefer, A, Schaefer, T, Schaetzle, P, Scheunpflug, K, Schlicht, J, Schmidt, P, Schneider, J, Schnitzler, M, Schonfelder, R, Schreier, H, Schroeder, A, Schulz, Fm, Schulze, M, Schumann, M, Seidler, A, Seseke, S, Siebel Eggeling, G, Siebels, M, Sinner, B, Sippel, F, Soballa, M, Sommer, F, Spielhaupter, A, Steffen, H, Steinacker, M, Stiersdorfer, A, Stoehr, C, Sturm, S, Surrey, Hw, Swoboda, A, Szymula, S, Telle, J, Uththoff, H, Vierneisel, C, Vilmar, W, Wagner, M, Walhoefer, F, Warnack, W, Weiss, J, Weizert, P, Wicht, A, Wieland, J, Willgerodt, J, Wilski, B, Wilson, E, Wipfler, G, Wohn, Hg, Wolf, J, Zoehrlaut, B, Zuerner, T, Angeletti, G, Avolio, A, Baldassarre, R, Balercia, G, Balloni, F, Barba, G, Bartoletti, R, Basile Fasolo, C, Bassi, Pf, Beatrici, V, Bertozzi, Ma, Bocciardi, Am, Bondavalli, C, Bonini, F, Bonsanto, M, Branchi, A, Briganti, A, Calabrese, M, Calafiore, R, Calogero, Ae, Cantelmo, P, Caraceni, E, Carbone, A, Cardella, A, Carini, M, Carmignani, L, Carmignani, G, Carrino, M, Caviglia, C, Cecchi, M, Ceruti, C, Chiovato, L, Cicalese, V, Colpi, G, Corinti, M, Cormio, L, Cova, G, Cozzupoli, P, Ottavio, G, Damiano, R, De Ceglie, G, De Grande, G, De Lisa, A, DE SIO, Marco, De Stefani, S, Dehò, F, Delsignore, A, Di Filippo, A, Di Lena, S, Di Trapani, D, Diambrini, M, Drei, Gn, Fabbri, A, Fasolis, G, Ferone, D, Ferrari, G, Foresta, C, Francavilla, S, Gadda, F, Galantini, A, Galì, A, Gentile, V, Giammusso, B, Giannubilo, W, Granata, A, Grasso, M, Iafrate, M, Ilacqua, N, Isidori, A, Italiano, E, Jallous, Ha, Jannini, E, La Pera, G, Laganà, F, Lauretti, S, Leonardi, R, Liguori, G, Loiero, G, Lombardi, G, Lombardo, F, Lusenti, C, Maffucci, A, Maggi, M, Maio, G, Mammana, G, Manieri, C, Marzotto Caotorta, M, Mastroeni, F, Mazzilli, F, Mazzone, L, Minervini, M, Mirone, Vg, Montorsi, F, Morelli, G, Morrone, G, Nicita, G, Nicola, M, Palmiotto, F, Paradiso, M, Paulis, G, Pescatori, E, Petterle, V, Piazza, N, Pittaluga, P, Piubello, G, Polito, M, Ponchietti, R, Porena, M, Rago, R, Risi, O, Roggia, A, Salzano, L, Sanseverino, R, Sasso, Ferdinando Carlo, Savoca, G, Scarano, P, Schips, L, Serao, A, Sforza, A, Sidari, V, Silvani, M, Sinisi, A, Sorrentino, F, Spera, E, Strada, G, Tenaglia, R, Terrone, C, Titta, M, Tracia, A, Turchi, P, Ughi, G, Vecchio, D, Veneziano, Ia, Vicini, P, Vita, A, Vitti, P, Volpi, R, Zago, T, Zenico, T, Zito, Ar, Apolinario, M, Carvalho, Ap, Corte Real, J, Matos Cabeca, J, Mendes Leal, A, Monteiro Pereira, N, Palma dos Reis, J, Patricio, A, Prisco, R, Rocha Mendes, J, Santos, A, Vieira, R, Abad Gairín, C, Abascal García, Jm, Adot Zurbano, Jm, Álvarez de la Red, Pl, Al Wattar, W, Antón Saiz, C, Aranda Doncel, N, Arrosagaray, Pm, Arteaga Serrano, F, Barberán Soriano, J, Bataller Perello, V, Beltrán Persiva, J, Benejam Gual, J, Blanco Díez, A, Blasco Casares, Fj, Blasco Villalonga, M, Blázquez Izquierdo, J, Boladeras Sabater, J, Borrás, Jj, Bouchi Bakrim, Ar, Bucar Terrades, S, Burgués Gasión, Jp, Busto Castañón, L, Caballero, Jm, Cabello Santamaría, F, Cabreja López, E, Carrasco Aznar, Jc, Casasola Chamorro, J, Castellanos González, L, Cimadevila García, A, Closas Capdevila, M, Concepción Masip, T, Conde, C, Conde Santos, G, Cortada i., Robert J, Cos Calvet, Jm, Crespi Martínez, F, Cruz, N, De la Rosa Khermann, M, Delgado Martín, Ja, Devesa Mújica, M, Doganis Peppas, C, Domínguez Freire, F, Donderis Guastavino, C, Duarte Vázquez, Jj, El Khoury Yacob, R, Escobal Tamayo, V, Farré Martí, Jm, Fernández Fernández, A, Fernández Lozano, A, Fernández Viñas, Ja, Fiter Gómez, L, Fleitas Asencio, E, Frago Valls, Sm, Galiana Álvarez, A, García Bayo, I, García Contreras, J, García Cruz, E, García de Jalón Martín, A, García Giralda, L, García Marco, Ma, García Navas, R, García Reboll, L, Garrido Insúa, S, Giner Santamaría, C, Gómez Berjón, F, Gómez Gil, E, Gómez Lanza, E, Gómez Pérez, L, Gómez Rodríguez, A, González Sala, Jl, González Sala, Mj, Gonzalvo Ybarra, A, Guerrero Martínez, V, Gutiérrez González, Ma, Gutierrez Mínguez, E, Hidalgo Arroyo, J, Hmeidan, M, Idígora i., Planas X, Jara Rascón, J, Jiménez Verdejo, J, Lledó García, E, Lliteras Arañi, M, López Almansa, M, López Palacios, Má, López Tello, J, Lorenzo Gómez, Mf, Luque Gálvez, P, Luque López, Aj, Mallafré Sala, Jm, Martí Cebrián, Jm, Martín Clos, J, Martín Huescar, A, Martín Morales, A, Martín Rodríguez, A, Martínez Rodríguez, R, Martínez Salamanca, Ji, Mascarós Balaguer, E, Mejide Manresa, R, Molero Rodríguez, F, Molina Carranza, A, Moncada Iribarren, I, Montagud Moncho, Jb, Montesino Semper, M, Mosteiro Ponce, Ja, Mouaffak Tatari, N, Navarro Gil, Jm, Novás Castro, S, Ortiz del Corral, Ml, Ortiz Gamiz, A, Osca García, Jm, Padilla León, M, Palomino García, A, Pascual Mateo, C, Peinado Ibarra, F, Pérez Mestre, M, Portillo Martín, Ja, Poyato Galán, Jm, Prats de Puig, J, Prieto Castro, R, Puigvert Martínez, A, Quintana de la Rosa, Jl, Ramada Benlloch, Fj, Reyes Martínez, F, Rigabert, M, Ríos Espuny, Af, Robles Iniesta, A, Rodrigo Aliaga, M, Rodríguez Alba, Jl, Rodríguez Bethencourt, F, Rodríguez Jiménez, Fj, Rodríguez Leal, Da, Rodríguez Rubio, F, Rodríguez Tolrá, J, Rodríguez Vallejo, Jm, Romero Otero, J, Roselló Barbará, M, Rubio Briones, J, Ruíz Moriana, O, Sampol Company, J, San Martín Blanco, C, Sánchez Encinas, M, Sánchez Sánchez, F, Sancho Serrano, C, Santandreu Puifros, J, Santisteban González, M, Santos Ascarza Tabares, Jl, Sanz Lahoz, I, Sapiña Ortola, F, Sarquella Geli, J, Segarra Tomás, J, Soler Fernández, J, Tato Rodríguez, J, Tesedo Cubedo, J, Traid Sender, V, Valbuena Álvarez, R, Valverde Rubio, Jm, Varela Salgado, M, Vargas Rugeles, M, Vilches Cocovi, E, Virto Bajo, Fj, Andius, P, Anker Hansen, O, Arver, S, Bosson, P, Brattberg, A, Grenabo, L, Hanning, J, Hassler, L, Paradis, Aå, and Wang, E.

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Adult, Complementary Therapies, Male, medicine.medical_specialty, Benzylamines, Adolescent, Nausea, Urology, Naphthalenes, Dapoxetine Safety Cardiovascular events Syncope, Syncope, Cardiovascular events, Young Adult, Internal medicine, Premature ejaculation, medicine, 80 and over, Dapoxetine, Safety, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Humans, Middle Aged, Premature Ejaculation, Prospective Studies, Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors, Adverse effect, Prospective cohort study, Sertraline, business.industry, Settore MED/24 - UROLOGIA, Incidence (epidemiology), syncope, Anesthesia, Observational study, medicine.symptom, business, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, medicine.drug, Cardiovascular events, Dapoxetine, Safety, Syncope
Abstract

Background Dapoxetine hydrochloride is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and the first drug approved for the on-demand treatment of premature ejaculation (PE). Its safety was established in a thorough clinical development program. Objective To characterize the safety profile of dapoxetine in PE treatment and to report the incidence, severity, and type of adverse events. Design, setting, and participants We conducted a 12-wk, open-label, observational study with a 4-wk, postobservational contact. A total of 10 028 patients were enrolled, with 6712 patients (67.6%) treated with dapoxetine 30–60mg (group A)and 3316 (32.4%) treated with alternative care/nondapoxetine (group B). Interventions Treatment with dapoxetine or alternative care/nondapoxetine. Outcome measurements and statistical analysis Treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) and concomitant therapy use during the 12-wk observational and the postobservational period were reported. Results and limitations The mean age for all patients was 40.5 yr. In group A, 93.0% of the patients were initially prescribed dapoxetine 30mg. Treatment options for group B patients included clomipramine, paroxetine, fluoxetine, sertraline, topical drugs, condoms, and behavioral counseling. Both treatment regimens were well tolerated. TEAEs were reported by 12.0% and 8.9% of group A and group B, respectively, with the highest incidence observed in patients aged >65 yr for group A (21.4%) and 30–39 yr (9.8%) for group B. The most commonly reported TEAEs were nausea, headache, and vertigo, with a higher incidence in group A (3.1%, 2.6%, and 1.0%, respectively) than in group B (oral drugs: 2.3%, 1.3%, and 0.9%, respectively). There were no cases of syncope in group A and one case in group B. A major limitation is that this was a nonrandomized, open-label, short-term study lacking efficacy data. Conclusions The results of this postmarketing observational study demonstrated that dapoxetine for treatment of PE has a good safety profile and low prevalence of TEAEs. Syncope and major cardiovascular adverse events were not reported. The high level of adherence by healthcare providers to the contraindications, special warnings, and precautions for dapoxetine minimizes the risk for its use in routine clinical practice. The current risk minimization measures for its identified and potential risks are effective.

Published
2014

27. Effect of myo-inositol and alpha-lipoic acid on oocyte quality in polycystic ovary syndrome non-obese women undergoing in vitro fertilization: a pilot study

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Rago R, Marcucci I, Leto G, Caponecchia L, PIETRO SALACONE, Bonanni P, Fiori C, Sorrenti G, and Sebastianelli A

Subjects
Adult, Adolescent, Thioctic Acid, Pregnancy, Oocytes, Humans, Insulin, Female, Pilot Projects, Fertilization in Vitro, Inositol, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Abstract

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the combined administration of myo-inositol and α-lipoic acid in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients with normal body mass index (BMI), who had previously undergone intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and received myo-inositol alone. Thirty-six of 65 normal-weight patients affected by PCOS who did not achieve pregnancy and one patient who had a spontaneous abortion were re-enrolled and given a cycle of treatment with myo-inositol and α-lipoic acid. For all female partners of the treated couples, the endocrine-metabolic and ultrasound parameters, ovarian volume, oocyte and embryo quality, and pregnancy rates were assessed before and after three months of treatment and compared with those of previous in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle(s). After supplementation of myo-inositol with α-lipoic acid, insulin levels, BMI and ovarian volume were significantly reduced compared with myo-inositol alone. No differences were found in the fertilization and cleavage rate or in the mean number of transferred embryos between the two different treatments, whereas the number of grade 1 embryos was significantly increased, with a significant reduction in the number of grade 2 embryos treated with myo-inositol plus α-lipoic acid. Clinical pregnancy was not significantly different with a trend for a higher percentage for of myo-inositol and α-lipoic acid compared to the myo-inositol alone group. Our preliminary data suggest that the supplementation of myo-inositol and α-lipoic acid in PCOS patients undergoing an IVF cycle can help to improve their reproductive outcome and also their metabolic profiles, opening potential for their use in long-term prevention of PCOS.

Published
2016

28. Fatty acids profiling reveals potential candidate markers of semen quality

Author

Zerbinati, C., Caponecchia, L., Rago, R., Leoncini, Emanuele, Bottaccioli, A. G., Ciacciarelli, M., Pacelli, A., Salacone, P., Sebastianelli, A., Pastore, A., Palleschi, G., Boccia, Stefania, Carbone, A., Iuliano, L., Boccia, Stefania (ORCID:0000-0002-1864-749X), Zerbinati, C., Caponecchia, L., Rago, R., Leoncini, Emanuele, Bottaccioli, A. G., Ciacciarelli, M., Pacelli, A., Salacone, P., Sebastianelli, A., Pastore, A., Palleschi, G., Boccia, Stefania, Carbone, A., Iuliano, L., and Boccia, Stefania (ORCID:0000-0002-1864-749X)

Abstract

Previous reports showed altered fatty acid content in subjects with altered sperm parameters compared to normozoospermic individuals. However, these studies focused on a limited number of fatty acids, included a short number of subjects and results varied widely. We conducted a case-control study involving 155 patients allocated into four groups, including normozoospermia (n = 33), oligoasthenoteratozoospermia (n = 32), asthenozoospermia (n = 25), and varicocoele (n = 44). Fatty acid profiling, including 30 species, was analyzed by a validated gas chromatography (GC) method on the whole seminal fluid sample. Multinomial logistic regression modeling was used to identify the associations between fatty acids and the four groups. Specimens from 15 normozoospermic subjects were also analyzed for fatty acids content in the seminal plasma and spermatozoa to study the distribution in the two compartments. Fatty acids lipidome varied markedly between the four groups. Multinomial logistic regression modeling revealed that high levels of palmitic acid, behenic acid, oleic acid, and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) confer a low risk to stay out of the normozoospermic group. In the whole population, seminal fluid stearic acid was negatively correlated (r = -0.53), and DHA was positively correlated (r = 0.65) with sperm motility. Some fatty acids were preferentially accumulated in spermatozoa and the highest difference was observed for DHA, which was 6.2 times higher in spermatozoa than in seminal plasma. The results of this study highlight complete fatty acids profile in patients with different semen parameters. Given the easy-to-follow and rapid method of analysis, fatty acid profiling by GC method can be used for therapeutic purposes and to measure compliance in infertility trials using fatty acids supplements.

Published
2016

29. Fatty acids profiling reveals potential candidate markers of semen quality

Author

Zerbinati, C., primary, Caponecchia, L., additional, Rago, R., additional, Leoncini, E., additional, Bottaccioli, A. G., additional, Ciacciarelli, M., additional, Pacelli, A., additional, Salacone, P., additional, Sebastianelli, A., additional, Pastore, A., additional, Palleschi, G., additional, Boccia, S., additional, Carbone, A., additional, and Iuliano, L., additional

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2016
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30. Combined treatment with myo-inositol, alpha-lipoic acid, folic acid and vitamins significantly improves sperm parameters of sub-fertile men: a multi-centric study.

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CANEPA, P., DAL LAGO, A., DE LEO, C., GALLO, M., RIZZO, C., LICATA, E., ANSERINI, P., RAGO, R., and SCARUFFI, P.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Reduction in motility and number of spermatozoa and change in their morphology are some of the most relevant causes of male infertility. Production of reactive oxygen species may affect motility, morphology and DNA stability of spermatozoa. This study aimed at evaluating the effect of combined treatment with myo-inositol, alpha-lipoic acid, folic acid, betaine and vitamins (namely, Sinopol®) on semen parameters of sub-fertile men. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We recruited 143 sub-fertile men, 26-53 years aged, no-smokers, without any testicular pathologies, with a normal endocrinological/metabolic profile, and no concomitant consumption of drugs. Out of them, 25 patients did not meet study inclusion criteria mainly due to the history of genital diseases that came to light after Sinopol® prescription. Among the 118 men that fulfilled inclusion criteria, 10 (8.4%) patients were lost at follow-up and in 8 (6.8%) cases the partner got pregnant spontaneously. Thus, 100 patients completed the study and semen analysis was performed before and after 90 days of treatment. RESULTS: Semen quality improved after 90 days of treatments, with a statistically significant increase of sperm concentration (p=0.0009), of number of spermatozoa (p=0.0017), of progressive motility (p=0.0047), of total motile sperm count (p=0.0010), and of normal sperm morphology (p<0.0001). CONCLUSIONS: For the first time we reported that a combination of nutraceuticals composed of myo-inositol, alpha-lipoic acid, folic acid, betaine and vitamins improves sperm parameters in sub-fertile men. We are aware that to clarify the clinical relevance of the data studies with larger sample sizes and longer durations are needed, as well as evaluation of myo-inositol and alpha-lipoic acid co-treatment effectiveness in improving the chances to obtain a pregnancy spontaneously or following assisted reproduction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2018

35. Ultrastructure of Sertoli cells, lamina propria and Leydig cells in cases of non-mosaic Klinefelter syndrome, varicocele, and idiopathic infertility

Author

HEYN SALINAS, Rosemari Brigitte, Relucenti, Michela, Petruzziello, Luciano, Franchitto, G, Palleschi, G, Pastore, ANTONIO LUIGI, Rago, R, Carbone, A, Petrozza, Vincenzo, Nigri, Giuseppe, and Familiari, Giuseppe

Subjects
varicocele, electron microscopy, idiopathic infertility, Sertoli cells, human testis, Klinefelter's syndrome, male infertility, Leydig cells
Published
2010

36. Patterns of treatment with PDE5 inhibitors in the clinical practice in Italy: longitudinal data from the Erectile Dysfunction Observational Study

Author

Ferdinando, Fusco, Riccardo, Sicuteri, Andrea, Rossi, Stathis, Kontodimas, Jose Maria Haro, Ciro, Imbimbo, Mirone, V., Italian Edos Study Group, Aiello, A., Amici, A., Aragona, F., Aragona, C., Artibani, W., Austoni, E., Avolio, A., Bellastella, A., Bonifacio, Vincenzo, Bono, A., Boscaro, M., Bozzo, W., Brausi, M., Breda, G., Caggiano, S., Calabro, A., Calatola, P., Canovaro, G., Caraceni, E., Carani, C., Casarico, A., Castiglioni, M., Ciambrone, G., Cicalese, V., Confortin, L., Conti, G., D'Agata, R., Dal Bianco, M., De Grande, G., Di Ceglie, F., Di Lena, S., Di Santo, V., D'Ottavio, G., Enria, T., Fantaccione, P., Fasolis, G., Foglini, P., Foresta, C., Forti, G., Francavilla, S., Frea, B., Gasparella, V., Gattuccio, F., Gentile, L., Gentile, V., Ghigo, E., Giannini, F., Guarasci, M., Guazzoni, G., Ippoliti, G. B., Jacobellis, U., Jannini, E., La Rocca, L., Lanzafame, F., Laudi, M., Laurenti, C., Leidi, G., Lenzi, A., Leoni, S., Lombardi, G., Lotti, T., Luciani, L., Luciano, M., Ludovico, G., Lunghi, F., Mancini, P., Manganelli, A., Manservigi, D., Mantero, F., Marin, A., Masala, A., Menchini Fabris, F., Miano, L., Monica, B., Montevecchi, R., Montorsi, F., Morrone, G., Motta, M., Muzzonigro, G., Nicita, G., Oliva, G., Pagano, S., Pagliarulo, A., Paola, Q., Paolini, R., Pareo, R. M., Pavone, C., Pecoraro, G., Pinchera, A., Pino, P., Pinzi, N., Pirozzi Farina, F., Pittaluga, P., Pizzocaro, A., Rago, R., Rizzo, M., Romanelli, F., Rovereto, B., Ruggeri, M., Salzano, L., Sanserverino, R., Savoca, G., Scarano, P., Scardapane, R., Scarpa, R., Selvaggi, F. P., Severini, G., Soli, M., Spera, G., Tengalia, R., Testa, G., Tracia, A., Traficante, A., Turriziani, M., Usai, E., Vaccarella, G., Valenti, P., Villanova, A., Vicentini, C., Vincenti, L., Vita, A., Volpi, R., Zambelli, S., and Zito, A.

Subjects
Adult, Male, medicine.medical_specialty, Sildenafil, Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors, Urology, MEDLINE, Carbolines, Erectile Dysfunction, Imidazoles, Patient Satisfaction, Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors, Piperazines, Lower risk, Sildenafil Citrate, Piperazines, Tadalafil, chemistry.chemical_compound, Patient satisfaction, Vardenafil Dihydrochloride, Erectile Dysfunction, prospective multicentric study, medicine, Humans, Sulfones, Practice Patterns, Physicians', PDE5 inhibitors, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, business.industry, Triazines, Imidazoles, General Medicine, Middle Aged, medicine.disease, Erectile dysfunction, Treatment Outcome, chemistry, Vardenafil, Purines, Patient Satisfaction, Physical therapy, Observational study, Original Article, business, medicine.drug, Carbolines
Abstract

The Erectile Dysfunction Observational Study (EDOS) is a 6-months observational prospective multicentric study enrolling men with erectile dysfunction (ED) who asked, to be started on a treatment or to change a previous treatment. Aims of the study were to analyse the pattern of treatment and compare the efficacy of treatments used. Patients were enrolled during a normal hospital visit and were prescribed a treatment for ED. They were asked at baseline and after 3 and 6 months, to answer a set of questions from the International Index of Erectile Function, Erectile Dysfunction Inventory of Treatment Satisfaction (EDITS) and Short Form of the Psychological and Interpersonal Relationships Scale questionnaires (SF-PAIRS). Clinicians were free to prescribe any therapy for ED available in the market, and to change therapy at any time during the study. Out of 1 338 patients, available for analysis at 6 months, 624 (47%) changed their treatment during the study and 714 (53%) continued with the drug prescribed at baseline. Patients assuming tadalafil had a significantly higher probability of maintaining the same treatment compared to sildenafil or vardenafil. There was no clinically significant difference in terms of efficacy, patient satisfaction, self-confidence and spontaneity between the different inhibitors of PDE5. The 'time concerns' domain score of SF-PAIRS, was statistically better in patients assuming tadalafil. In conclusion sildenafil, vardenafil and tadalafil show similar efficacy in the clinical practice. However, patients receiving tadalafil display a lower risk to discontinue or change the treatment.

Published
2009

39. Controlled, prospective, observational study on the efficiency and tolerability of a combination of potential Nrf2-inducing antioxidants and micronutrients as pre-treatment for ICSI in dyspermic patients with previous failure.

Author

RAGO, R., GALLO, M., DAL LAGO, A., LICATA, E., PACIOTTI, G., AMODEI, M., MENEGHINI, C., FABIANI, C., DANI, G., LIBERANOME, C., ANTONACI, D., CORNO, R., MIRIELLO, D., GIUFFRIDA, G., and GIAMMUSSO, B.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the e fficiency of pre-treatment in dyspermic males in IVF couples with a combination of micronutrients, for the purpose of improving the fertilization rate, the implantation rate and the outcome of the pregnancy. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This controlled prospective clinical study was performed in two medically assisted reproduction centers. 59 males with mild oligo-astheno-teratospermia (OAT) were admitted to the study. All of them had a history of previous in vitro fertilization (IVF) attempts with female partners aged < 40 diagnosed having tubal or idiopathic infertility. The subjects upon enrolment underwent a semen test and afterward were treated with alpha lipoic acid and glutathione (Fertiplus SOD®, Idi-Pharma, Catania, Italy) for 4 weeks (short-term). The primary endpoints that were evaluated are the following: fertilization rate (mean fertilization), implantation rate and pregnancy rate. RESULTS: At the end of this study all the males (mean age 39.5 ± 5.1) reported in not having any side effects during the administration of Fertiplus. Their female partners (mean age 34.9 ± 4.5) underwent IVF using the ICSI technique. The number of oocytes retrieved and inseminated was not statistically different in comparison to previous attempts, but with the same number of oocytes treated, the fertilization rate per couple demonstrated statistically significant increase (p<0.001). We did not observe a percentage increase in evolutionary embryos, but we noticed an improvement in embryo quality per individual couple (p<0.001), associated with a net increase in the implantation rate per couple (p<0.001) in terms of clinical pregnancy. The estimated miscarriage risk after treatment was five times lower (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Short-term treatment with micronutrients in dyspermic subjects can improve the reproductive outcome of the IVF procedure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2017

49. La progettualità teatrale: il laboratorio

Author

Di Rago, R, Oliva, Gaetano, Gaetano Oliva (ORCID:0000-0003-2001-2060), Di Rago, R, Oliva, Gaetano, and Gaetano Oliva (ORCID:0000-0003-2001-2060)

Abstract

Per orientarsi nel progettare un laboratorio teatrale si può procedere nel modo seguente. Bisogna innanzitutto guardare la storia del teatro. Bisogna in seguito chiarire bene che tipo di persona deve essere rapportata alla storia del teatro, ovvero chi sarà coinvolto nel processo laboratoriale che affonda le proprie radici e le propri presupposti teorici negli studi degli uomini di teatro. Nel nostro caso sono bambini e ragazzi in età scolare, che saranno differenziati ulteriormente in base alla rispettiva età evolutiva. È necessario inoltre concentrare l’attenzione su un particolare aspetto che ci interessa approfondire: nel caso della ricerca in corso, le emozioni.

Published
2008

50. Aspetti teorici teatrali in rapporto all'educazione emotiva

Author

Di Rago, R, Oliva, Gaetano, Gaetano Oliva (ORCID:0000-0003-2001-2060), Di Rago, R, Oliva, Gaetano, and Gaetano Oliva (ORCID:0000-0003-2001-2060)

Abstract

Trattare del rapporto che intercorre tra teatro ed emozione vuole essere un pretesto per cominciare a fare chiarezza sulla metodologia che si adatta meglio a quel teatro che sta nella scuola. Dopo anni di studi e ricerche si comincia ad avere l’ambizione di poter pensare a un’esperienza teatrale che sia presente nell'esperienza del ragazzo a partire dal suo ingresso nella scuola materna per arrivare alla scuola superiore, entrando a pieno titolo nella struttura organizzativa didattica della scuola. Il teatro c’è sempre stato nella scuola, ma è molto spesso stato considerato come una aggiunta, fondata sulla buona volontà e sull'iniziativa del singolo insegnante.

Published
2008

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