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P. Bramanti

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Antimicrobial consumption and antimicrobial resistance: A snapshot of an Italian neuromuscular rehabilitation center

2017

The paper presents a snapshot of the incidence of antimicrobial-resistant microorganisms and antimicrobial consumption in an Italian rehabilitation center over a two-year period (2014-2015). Data on microorganism identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing were obtained from the diagnostic laboratory of the hospital. A set of indicators was assessed, including the incidence density of resistant isolates per 1000 patient-days (IDRI). Data on antimicrobial consumption, semi-annually, obtained from the hospital pharmacy, were expressed as Defined Daily Dose (DDD) per 1000 patient-days. The most frequently isolated microorganism was Klebsiella pneumoniae (19.3%), and a significant i…

Microbiology (medical)GastrointestinalCathetersBacteriaSettore MED/17 - Malattie InfettiveAntimicrobial consumption; Antimicrobial resistance; DDD per 1000 patient-days; Healthcare-associated infections; Rehabilitation hospital; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Bacteria; Catheters; Drug Utilization; Intubation Gastrointestinal; Italy; Neuromuscular Diseases; Risk Factors; Drug Resistance Bacterial; Rehabilitation CentersHealthcare-Associated infections.Drug ResistanceBacterialNeuromuscular DiseasesHealthcare-associated infectionsAntimicrobial resistanceRehabilitation hospitalDDD per 1000 patient-daysRehabilitation CentersDrug UtilizationAnti-Bacterial AgentsItalyRisk FactorsAntimicrobial consumptionDrug Resistance BacterialIntubationIntubation GastrointestinalAntimicrobial consumption; Antimicrobial resistance; DDD per 1000 patient-days; Healthcare-Associated infections.; Rehabilitation hospital; Microbiology (medical)DDD per 1000 patient-day
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Quality of life, depression and fatigue in mildly disabled patients with relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis receiving subcutaneous interferon bet…

2011

Background: The precise relationships among quality of life, depression, fatigue and cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis (MS) are complex and poorly understood. Objective: To assess the effects of subcutaneous interferon beta-1a on quality of life, depression and fatigue over 3 years in the COGIMUS study, and to examine the relationship between these outcomes and baseline cognitive status. Methods: COGIMUS was an observational 3-year trial assessing cognitive function in 459 patients with relapsing–remitting MS treated with subcutaneous interferon beta-1a. Results: In total, 331 patients completed the study (168 received interferon beta-1a, 44 µg subcutaneously three times weekly, a…

AdultMaleQuality of lifeLongitudinal studymedicine.medical_specialtyInjections Subcutaneousmultiple sclerosisRelapsing-Remitting Multiple SclerosisInterferon beta 1aYoung AdultMultiple Sclerosis Relapsing-RemittingAdjuvants ImmunologicQuality of lifeInternal medicinemedicineHumansYoung adultFatigueDepression (differential diagnoses)AgedDepressionbusiness.industryCognitive function; Depression; Fatigue; Interferon beta 1a; Longitudinal study; Quality of life; Relapsing-Remitting Multiple SclerosisMultiple sclerosisCognitive disorderInterferon beta-1aInterferon-betaMiddle Agedmedicine.diseaseClinical trialNeurologyPhysical therapymultiple sclerosis cognition interferon betaFemaleSettore MED/26 - NeurologiaCognitive functionNeurology (clinical)Longitudinal studyCognition DisordersbusinessInterferon beta-1amedicine.drugMultiple Sclerosis Journal
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Changes in magnetic resonance imaging disease measures over 3 years in mildly disabled patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis receiving…

2011

Abstract Background Conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has improved the diagnosis and monitoring of multiple sclerosis (MS). In clinical trials, MRI has been found to detect treatment effects with greater sensitivity than clinical measures; however, clinical and MRI outcomes tend to correlate poorly. Methods In this observational study, patients (n = 550; 18-50 years; relapsing-remitting MS [Expanded Disability Status Scale score ≤4.0]) receiving interferon (IFN) β-1a therapy (44 or 22 µg subcutaneously [sc] three times weekly [tiw]) underwent standardized MRI, neuropsychological and quality-of-life (QoL) assessments over 3 years. In this post hoc analysis, MRI outcomes and corre…

MalePathologyNeurologyDiseaseRelapsing-RemittingNeuropsychological Testslcsh:RC346-4290302 clinical medicineRelapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosi030212 general & internal medicine10. No inequalitymedicine.diagnostic_testBrainGeneral MedicineMagnetic Resonance Imaging3. Good healthFemaleSettore MED/26 - NeurologiaRadiologyNeurosurgeryMagnetic Resonance Imaging; Neuroimaging; Immunologic Factors; Dose-Response Relationship Drug; Humans; Brain; Interferon-beta; Quality of Life; Multiple Sclerosis Relapsing-Remitting; Cognition Disorders; Adult; Neuropsychological Tests; Female; MaleDrugInterferon beta-1aResearch ArticleAdultmedicine.medical_specialtyMultiple SclerosisClinical NeurologyNeuroimagingDose-Response Relationship03 medical and health sciencesMultiple Sclerosis Relapsing-RemittingNeuroimagingmedicineImmunologic FactorsHumansNeurochemistrylcsh:Neurology. Diseases of the nervous systemDose-Response Relationship Drugbusiness.industryMultiple sclerosisMagnetic resonance imagingBrain Magnetic Resonance ImagingInterferon-betamedicine.diseaseClinical trialBrain Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis; Interferon beta-1aQuality of LifeNeurology (clinical)businessCognition Disorders030217 neurology & neurosurgery
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Effects of immunomodulatory treatment with subcutaneous interferon beta-1a on cognitive decline in mildly disabled patients with relapsing-remitting …

2010

The objective of this study was to assess the effects of subcutaneous (sc) interferon beta-1a (IFNβ-1a) on cognition in mildly disabled patients with relapsing—remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). Patients aged 18—50 years with RRMS (McDonald criteria; Expanded Disability Status Scale score ≤4.0) were assigned IFNβ therapy at the physician’s discretion and underwent standardized magnetic resonance imaging, neurological examination and neuropsychological testing at the baseline and regular intervals for up to three years. This analysis included 459 patients who received sc IFNβ-1a (44 mcg: n = 236; 22 mcg: n = 223; three-year follow up was available for 318 patients). The hazard ratio for c…

Maleinterferon beta-1aKaplan-Meier EstimateRelapsing-RemittingNeuropsychological TestsCohort StudiesDisability EvaluationMedicineMale; Adolescent; Young Adult; Middle Aged; Kaplan-Meier Estimate; Cognition Disorders; Survival Analysis; Female; Disability Evaluation; Dose-Response Relationship Drug; Humans; Multiple Sclerosis Relapsing-Remitting; Prospective Studies; Cohort Studies; Disease Progression; Interferon-beta; Injections Subcutaneous; Neuropsychological Tests; Adult; Immunologic Factors; Endpoint DeterminationProspective StudiesProspective cohort studyinterferon beta multiple sclerosis cognitive impairmentSubcutaneousCognitive disorderHazard ratioMiddle AgedSettore MED/26 - NEUROLOGIANeurologyDisease ProgressionSettore MED/26 - NeurologiaFemaleDrugmedicine.drugAdultmedicine.medical_specialtyMultiple SclerosisAdolescentEndpoint DeterminationInjections SubcutaneousLower riskInjectionsDose-Response RelationshipYoung AdultMultiple Sclerosis Relapsing-RemittingInternal medicineHumansImmunologic Factorscognitive functioncognitive impairmentExpanded Disability Status ScaleDose-Response Relationship Drugbusiness.industryInterferon beta-1aMcDonald criteriaOdds ratioInterferon-betamedicine.diseaseSurvival AnalysisSurgerydisabilityNeurology (clinical)businessCognition Disorderscognitive function; cognitive impairment; disability; disease progression; interferon beta-1a; multiple sclerosis
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Pallidotomy improves quality of life in selected parkinsonian patients: an Italian report.

1998

Pallidotomy has recently been reconfirmed as effective for otherwise intractable symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Nonetheless almost every aspect of its performance requires choices which are not fully established and may vary between centers. These include: 1) patient selection; 2) choice of imaging modality, 3) choice of anatomic landmarks for targeting the lesion, 4) choice of method for physiologic confirmation of location, 5) choice of lesion size and shape. We present two cases of pallidotomy procedures in Parkinsonian patients that in our knowledge are the first reported in Italy. Our experience and a careful review of the literature led to the following choices: 1) selection of Park…

MaleSettore MED/27 - NeurochirurgiaNeurosurgeryMiddle AgedGlobus PallidusMagnetic Resonance ImagingSeverity of Illness IndexLevodopaItalyPallidotomy Parkinson disease surgical treatment movement diseaseQuality of LifeHumansPostoperative PeriodParkinson Disease Secondary
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