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Alessandro Mantovani
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Higher circulating levels of non-esterified fatty acids are associated with faster kidney function decline in post-menopausal women with type 2 diabetes: a pilot prospective study
Currently, there is little and inconsistent evidence regarding the possible adverse effects of circulating levels of non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) on kidney function decline in patients with type 2 diabete...
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Open AccessPrevalence of portal vein thrombosis in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a meta-analysis of observational studies
Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a common complication of cirrhosis as a result of portal hypertension and modification in the hemostatic balance. Accumulating evidence now suggests that patients with non-alcoh...
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Open AccessHepatic steatosis with significant fibrosis is associated with an increased 10-year estimated risk of cardiovascular disease in adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus
We assessed whether hepatic steatosis with or without significant fibrosis (determined by validated non-invasive biomarkers) is associated with an increased 10-year estimated risk for cardiovascular disease (C...
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Open AccessNon-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease as an Emerging Risk Factor for Heart Failure
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and heart failure (HF) are two chronic diseases that have become important global public health problems. This narrative review provides a comprehensive overview of th...
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Metabolic mechanisms for and treatment of NAFLD or NASH occurring after liver transplantation
The rising tide of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) associated with the obesity epidemic is a major health concern worldwide. NAFLD — specifically its more advanced form, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis...
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Open AccessAssociation between lower plasma adiponectin levels and higher liver stiffness in type 2 diabetic individuals with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: an observational cross-sectional study
Little is known about the association between plasma adiponectin levels and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). We examined whether there is an associatio...
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Gender disparity in authorships of manuscripts on the COVID-19 outbreak
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COVID-19 outbreak in children and/or adolescents
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Open AccessIdiopathic multifocal choroiditis (MFC): aggressive and prolonged therapy with multiple immunosuppressive agents is needed to halt the progression of active disease. An offbeat review and a case series
Idiopathic multifocal choroiditis (MFC) is part of the group of choriocapillaritis entities. The clinical definition of the disease has evolved with time. The aim of this article was to undertake a review on M...
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Open AccessMultiple evanescent white dot syndrome (MEWDS): update on practical appraisal, diagnosis and clinicopathology; a review and an alternative comprehensive perspective
Multiple evanescent white dot syndrome (MEWDS) is a rare inflammatory eye condition affecting the outer retina as a consequence of choriocapillaris non perfusion. The pathophysiology of MEWDS will be discussed...
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Scientific productivity in neurology: impact of the socio-economic status
Scientific productivity is relevant to support clinical activity, improve therapeutic strategies, and understand the pathophysiological mechanisms of neurological disorders. We performed an updated bibliometri...
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in children and/or adolescents: a meta-analysis
To assess the overall prevalence of clinical signs, symptoms, and radiological findings in children and/or adolescents with COVID-19.
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Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH) in Type 2 Diabetes: A New Imaging Possibility and a New Biomarker
We performed a cross-sectional study to investigate the prevalence of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH) through Dual-Energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) Vertebral Fracture Assessment (VFA) in a gro...
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Open AccessAdvances and potential new developments in imaging techniques for posterior uveitis Part 2: invasive imaging methods
The aim of this review was to identify the imaging methods at our disposal to optimally manage posterior uveitis at the present time. The focus was put on methods that have become available since the 1990s, so...
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Advances and potential new developments in imaging techniques for posterior uveitis. Part 1: noninvasive imaging methods
The aim of this review was to identify the imaging methods at our disposal to optimally manage posterior uveitis at the present time. The focus was put on methods that have become available since the 1990s, so...
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Sural nerve biopsy: current role and comparison with serum neurofilament light chain levels
The diagnosis of peripheral neuropathies can be challenging with consequent difficulties in patients’ management. The aim of this study was to explore the current diagnostic role of sural nerve biopsy and to c...
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): we don’t leave women alone
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NAFLD, Diabetes, and Other Endocrine Diseases: Clinical Implications
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an increasingly prevalent and burdensome liver disease that has been overlooked by diabetologists and endocrinologists. NAFLD affects up to 70–80% of patients with ...
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Diabetes and NAFLD
Type 2 diabetes and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are common diseases that often coexist and may act synergistically to drive adverse hepatic and extrahepatic clinical outcomes. NAFLD affects up to ...
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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Bone Mineral Density in Children and Adolescents: Specific Considerations for Future Studies
