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Estimate of the prevalence of subjects with chronic diseases in a province of Northern Italy: a retrospective study based on administrative databases
Conclusions Despite the difficulty of having a unique definition of chronic disease, the prevalence obtained was coherent with the estimates reported by other national surveillance systems such as Passi and Passi d’Argento. Underestimates were observed when international comparisons were done; however, when we used less stringent definitions of chronic diseases, similar results were obtained.
Source: BMJ Open - June 19, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Airoldi, C., Pagnoni, F., Cena, T., Ceriotti, D., De Ambrosi, D., De Vito, M., Faggiano, F. Tags: Open access, Public health Source Type: research

Cardiovascular health of nonagenarians in southern Italy: a cross-sectional, home-based pilot study of longevity
Conclusion Nonagenarians and centenarians in the Cilento region had a healthy metabolic profile and a low prevalence of clinical cardiovascular disease. Even among nonagenarians and centenarians with structural heart abnormalities, report of symptoms is low. Larger studies in the Cilento population may help elucidate the mechanisms underlying cardiovascular health in the oldest old.
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine - January 14, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Research articles: Epidemiology Source Type: research

YiQiFuMai Powder Injection Attenuates Coronary Artery Ligation-Induced Heart Failure Through Improving Mitochondrial Function via Regulating ROS Generation and CaMKII Signaling Pathways
This study was carried out in accordance with the recommendations of “Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, National Institutes of Health.” The protocol was approved by the “China Pharmaceutical University.” Surgical Preparation The mice were anesthetized with chloral hydrate (4% chloral hydrate, ip). The HF model was induced by CAL as previously reported (Gao et al., 2010). Successful ligation of the coronary artery was confirmed by the occurrence of ST-segment elevation in electrocardiogram. Sham operated mice were performed the same process except left CAL. After ligation, the h...
Source: Frontiers in Pharmacology - April 9, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Screening of asymptomatic rheumatic heart disease among refugee/migrant children and youths in Italy
Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a chronic condition responsible of congestive heart failure, stroke and arrhythmia. Almost eradicated in high-income countries (HIC), it persists in low- and middle-income coun...
Source: Pediatric Rheumatology - April 2, 2019 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Fortunata Condemi, Gabriele Rossi, Miguel Lupiz, Antonio Pagano, Federica Zamatto, Stefano Marini, Francesco Romeo and Gianfranco De Maio Tags: Research article Source Type: research

Reimbursement systems and quality of hospital care: An empirical analysis for Italy
Abstract: There is an ongoing debate about the effect of different reimbursement systems on hospital performance and quality of care. The present paper aims at contributing to this literature by analysing the impact of different hospital payment schemes on patients’ outcomes in Italy.The Italian National Health Service is, indeed, a particularly interesting case since it has been subject to a considerable decentralization process with wider responsibilities devolved to regional governments. Therefore, great variability exists in the way tariffs are used, as Regions have settled them in accordance with the characteristics...
Source: Health Policy - July 8, 2013 Category: Health Management Authors: Marina Cavalieri, Lara Gitto, Calogero Guccio Tags: Health Care Quality Source Type: research