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View article: Cancer Prevention at Work (CPW) project: Rationale, framework and research protocol
Cancer Prevention at Work (CPW) project: Rationale, framework and research protocol Open
Chronic infections such as Helicobacter pylori (Hp), Hepatitis C virus (HCV), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) significantly contribute to the global cancer burden, necessitating targeted and cost-effective prevention strategies. The Cancer …
View article: Expanding Cancer Prevention: Strategies Integrated into Occupational Health Surveillance
Expanding Cancer Prevention: Strategies Integrated into Occupational Health Surveillance Open
Participation in cancer prevention programs is suboptimal. Socioeconomic backgrounds play a role in cancer awareness and prevention programs. We conducted a narrative review, summarizing the evidence on the integration of cancer prevention…
View article: Comparative Evaluation of Tongue and Periodontal Pocket Microbiome in Relation to Helicobacter pylori Gastric Disease: 16S rRNA Gene Sequencing Analysis
Comparative Evaluation of Tongue and Periodontal Pocket Microbiome in Relation to Helicobacter pylori Gastric Disease: 16S rRNA Gene Sequencing Analysis Open
Objective: To analyze the composition of the oral microbiome in periodontal pocket lesions and on the tongue dorsum of patients with Helicobacter pylori-associated gastric disease. Materials and Methods: Patients diagnosed with gastric dis…
View article: Can Cardiovascular Risk Factors Be Predicted? The Case of Weight‐Adjusted Waist Index
Can Cardiovascular Risk Factors Be Predicted? The Case of Weight‐Adjusted Waist Index Open
View article: Innovative Methodologies for the Early Detection of Breast Cancer: A Review Categorized by Target Biological Samples
Innovative Methodologies for the Early Detection of Breast Cancer: A Review Categorized by Target Biological Samples Open
Innovative biosensor technologies are revolutionizing cancer detection by offering non-invasive, sensitive, and rapid diagnostic tools, addressing the limitations of conventional screening. Non-invasive samples like breath, saliva, urine, …
View article: Updating Primary Antibiotic Resistance in Helicobacter pylori Strains Isolated in Italy
Updating Primary Antibiotic Resistance in Helicobacter pylori Strains Isolated in Italy Open
Background and Aims: Bacterial resistance toward the most used antibiotics is increasing in Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) strains worldwide. The emergence of multidrug resistance significantly affects the efficacy of standard therapy reg…
View article: Effectiveness of high‐dose esomeprazole or pantoprazole 10‐day sequential therapy empirically prescribed in <scp><i>Helicobacter pylori</i></scp>‐infected naïve patients: a retrospective study
Effectiveness of high‐dose esomeprazole or pantoprazole 10‐day sequential therapy empirically prescribed in <span><i>Helicobacter pylori</i></span>‐infected naïve patients: a retrospective study Open
Background and Aim Helicobacter pylori infection is one of the most common bacterial infections affecting humans, causing gastroduodenal and extraintestinal diseases. Treatment of the infection remains challenging for the clinicians, and d…
View article: Efficacy and Safety of Low-Dose Bisoprolol/Hydrochlorothiazide Combination for the Treatment of Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Efficacy and Safety of Low-Dose Bisoprolol/Hydrochlorothiazide Combination for the Treatment of Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Objectives: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the blood pressure (BP)-lowering effect and the safety profile of low-dose bisoprolol/hydrochlorothiazide combination treatment in patients with hypertension. Methods: Mu…
View article: Indications of <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> Eradication Treatment and Its Influence on Prescriptions and Effectiveness (Hp‐<scp>EuReg</scp>)
Indications of <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> Eradication Treatment and Its Influence on Prescriptions and Effectiveness (Hp‐<span>EuReg</span>) Open
Background The influence of indications for Helicobacter pylori investigation on prescriptions and effectiveness is unknown. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of indications for H. pylori investigation on prescriptions, effecti…
View article: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial on the Effect of a Dietary Supplement Containing Dry Artichoke and Bergamot Extracts on Metabolic and Vascular Risk Factors in Individuals with Suboptimal Cholesterol Levels
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial on the Effect of a Dietary Supplement Containing Dry Artichoke and Bergamot Extracts on Metabolic and Vascular Risk Factors in Individuals with Suboptimal Cholesterol Levels Open
The aim of this study was to assess whether dietary supplementation with a nutraceutical blend comprising extracts of bergamot and artichoke—both standardized in their characteristic polyphenolic fractions—could positively affect serum lip…
View article: Role of compliance in <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> eradication treatment: Results of the European Registry on <i>H. pylori</i> management
Role of compliance in <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> eradication treatment: Results of the European Registry on <i>H. pylori</i> management Open
Background Adherence to Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) eradication treatment is a cornerstone for achieving adequate treatment efficacy. Objective To determine which factors influence compliance with treatment. Methods A systematic prospe…
View article: Role of proton pump inhibitors dosage and duration in <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> eradication treatment: Results from the European Registry on <i>H. pylori</i> management
Role of proton pump inhibitors dosage and duration in <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> eradication treatment: Results from the European Registry on <i>H. pylori</i> management Open
Background Management of Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori ) infection requires co‐treatment with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and the use of antibiotics to achieve successful eradication. Aim To evaluate the role of dosage of PPIs and the …
View article: Author Correction: Comparison of the management of Helicobacter pylori infection between the older and younger European populations
Author Correction: Comparison of the management of Helicobacter pylori infection between the older and younger European populations Open
View article: Comparison of the management of Helicobacter pylori infection between the older and younger European populations
Comparison of the management of Helicobacter pylori infection between the older and younger European populations Open
View article: Analysis of Clinical Phenotypes through Machine Learning of First-Line H. pylori Treatment in Europe during the Period 2013–2022: Data from the European Registry on H. pylori Management (Hp-EuReg)
Analysis of Clinical Phenotypes through Machine Learning of First-Line H. pylori Treatment in Europe during the Period 2013–2022: Data from the European Registry on H. pylori Management (Hp-EuReg) Open
The segmentation of patients into homogeneous groups could help to improve eradication therapy effectiveness. Our aim was to determine the most important treatment strategies used in Europe, to evaluate first-line treatment effectiveness a…
View article: Effect of dietary supplementation with Diuripres® on blood pressure, vascular health, and metabolic parameters in individuals with high‐normal blood pressure or stage I hypertension: The <scp>CONDOR</scp> randomized clinical study
Effect of dietary supplementation with Diuripres® on blood pressure, vascular health, and metabolic parameters in individuals with high‐normal blood pressure or stage I hypertension: The <span>CONDOR</span> randomized clinical study Open
Our aim was to evaluate if a nutritional intervention with a dietary supplement (Diuripres®) containing magnesium, standardized extract of orthosiphon, hawthorn, and hibiscus could positively affect blood pressure (BP), vascular health, an…
View article: Helicobacter pylori Diagnostic Tests Used in Europe: Results of over 34,000 Patients from the European Registry on Helicobacter pylori Management
Helicobacter pylori Diagnostic Tests Used in Europe: Results of over 34,000 Patients from the European Registry on Helicobacter pylori Management Open
Background and aims: Several methods are available to diagnose Helicobacter pylori infection. Our objective was to evaluate the tests used for both the initial diagnosis and the confirmation of eradication after treatment in Europe. Method…
View article: Is the First Cut Always the Deepest?
Is the First Cut Always the Deepest? Open
A wonderful song by the great British singer Cat Stevens suggests that when you face the problems of life and love “the first cut is the deepest,” but this is probably not always the same, particularly in cardiovascular medicine. Arterial …
View article: Pathophysiology of cough with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors: How to explain within-class differences?
Pathophysiology of cough with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors: How to explain within-class differences? Open
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) have consistently demonstrated improved survival and reduced risk of major cardiovascular events, across the spectrum of cardiovascular disease, including hypertension, coronary artery diseas…
View article: Effectiveness of first and second‐line empirical treatment in Italy: Results of the European registry on <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> management
Effectiveness of first and second‐line empirical treatment in Italy: Results of the European registry on <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> management Open
Background and Aims The optimal management of naïve and not naïve Helicobacter pylori patients remains unclear. Therefore, it is essential to evaluate whether the actual clinical practice mirrors the indications suggested by the guidelines…
View article: Statin therapy may protect against acute kidney injury in patients hospitalized for interstitial SARS-CoV2 pneumonia
Statin therapy may protect against acute kidney injury in patients hospitalized for interstitial SARS-CoV2 pneumonia Open
View article: Black Garlic and Pomegranate Standardized Extracts for Blood Pressure Improvement: A Non-Randomized Diet-Controlled Study
Black Garlic and Pomegranate Standardized Extracts for Blood Pressure Improvement: A Non-Randomized Diet-Controlled Study Open
Recently released position papers by the European Society of Hypertension (ESH) and the Italian Society of Hypertension (SIIA) provide therapeutic recommendations for the use of nutraceuticals in the management of high blood pressure (BP) …
View article: First-line therapies for H. pylori infection in Italy: a pooled-data analysis
First-line therapies for H. pylori infection in Italy: a pooled-data analysis Open
Background: Curing H. pylori infection remains challenging, and the use of most effective first-line therapy represents a therapeutic cornerstone. To monitor the efficacy of first-line therapies in Italy, we designed a systematic review wi…
View article: Experience with Rifabutin-Containing Therapy in 500 Patients from the European Registry on Helicobacter pylori Management (Hp-EuReg)
Experience with Rifabutin-Containing Therapy in 500 Patients from the European Registry on Helicobacter pylori Management (Hp-EuReg) Open
Background: First-line Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) treatments have been relatively well evaluated; however, it remains necessary to identify the most effective rescue treatments. Our aim was to assess the effectiveness and safety of H.…
View article: Renin–angiotensin system modulation and outcomes in patients hospitalized for interstitial SARS-CoV2 pneumonia: a cohort study
Renin–angiotensin system modulation and outcomes in patients hospitalized for interstitial SARS-CoV2 pneumonia: a cohort study Open
View article: Antibiotic Resistance Prevalence and Trends in Patients Infected with Helicobacter pylori in the Period 2013–2020: Results of the European Registry on H. pylori Management (Hp-EuReg)
Antibiotic Resistance Prevalence and Trends in Patients Infected with Helicobacter pylori in the Period 2013–2020: Results of the European Registry on H. pylori Management (Hp-EuReg) Open
Background: Bacterial antibiotic resistance changes over time depending on multiple factors; therefore, it is essential to monitor the susceptibility trends to reduce the resistance impact on the effectiveness of various treatments. Object…
View article: The role of the occupational physician in controlling gastric cancer attributable to Helicobacter pylori infection: A review
The role of the occupational physician in controlling gastric cancer attributable to Helicobacter pylori infection: A review Open
View article: Design of optical cavity for air sanification through ultraviolet germicidal irradiation
Design of optical cavity for air sanification through ultraviolet germicidal irradiation Open
The transmission of airborne pathogens represents a major threat to worldwide public health. Ultraviolet light irradiation can contribute to the sanification of air to reduce the pathogen transmission. We have designed a compact filter for…
View article: Rescue Therapies for H. pylori Infection in Italy
Rescue Therapies for H. pylori Infection in Italy Open
Background/Aims: Curing Helicobacter pylori infection remains challenging for clinicians, as no proposed first-line therapy achieves bacterial eradication in all treated patients so that several patients need two or more consecutive treatm…
View article: Next Generation Sequencing for the Prediction of the Antibiotic Resistance in Helicobacter pylori: A Literature Review
Next Generation Sequencing for the Prediction of the Antibiotic Resistance in Helicobacter pylori: A Literature Review Open
Background and aims: Only a few antimicrobials are effective against H. pylori, and antibiotic resistance is an increasing problem for eradication therapies. In 2017, the World Health Organization categorized clarithromycin resistant H. py…