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  1. Article ; Online: Future Perspectives in the Management of Otitis Media.

    Frosolini, Andrea / Lovato, Andrea

    Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)

    2023  Volume 59, Issue 9

    Abstract: Otitis media, which encompasses acute otitis media (AOM) and chronic otitis media (COM), is a prevalent and significant health issue affecting both children and adults [ ... ]. ...

    Abstract Otitis media, which encompasses acute otitis media (AOM) and chronic otitis media (COM), is a prevalent and significant health issue affecting both children and adults [...].
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-26
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Editorial
    ZDB-ID 2188113-3
    ISSN 1648-9144 ; 1010-660X
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    DOI 10.3390/medicina59091553
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  2. Article ; Online: Letter on the article "Partial laryngectomy as salvage surgery after radiotherapy: oncological and functional outcomes and impact on quality of life. A retrospective study of 20 cases".

    Lovato, A

    European annals of otorhinolaryngology, head and neck diseases

    2015  Volume 132, Issue 3, Page(s) 175

    MeSH term(s) Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/radiotherapy ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/surgery ; Female ; Head and Neck Neoplasms/radiotherapy ; Head and Neck Neoplasms/surgery ; Humans ; Laryngeal Neoplasms/radiotherapy ; Laryngeal Neoplasms/surgery ; Laryngectomy/methods ; Male ; Quality of Life ; Salvage Therapy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2015-06
    Publishing country France
    Document type Comment ; Letter
    ZDB-ID 2558008-5
    ISSN 1879-730X ; 1879-7296
    ISSN (online) 1879-730X
    ISSN 1879-7296
    DOI 10.1016/j.anorl.2014.09.004
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  3. Article: Ultrasound-guided caudal epidural injection to treat symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis: a retrospective study.

    Gagliardi, Veronica / Lovato, Antonello / Ceccherelli, Francesco / Gagliardi, Giuseppe

    European journal of translational myology

    2024  

    Abstract: Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) occurs when bony, ligamentous, and synovial elements of the lower axial spine degenerate and overgrow, compressing neural and vascular elements in the spinal canal. Compression can cause static back pain, radicular lower ... ...

    Abstract Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) occurs when bony, ligamentous, and synovial elements of the lower axial spine degenerate and overgrow, compressing neural and vascular elements in the spinal canal. Compression can cause static back pain, radicular lower extremity pain, or neurogenic claudication. Radiological and clinical findings are needed to diagnose lumbar stenosis. In this framework, caudal epidural steroid injection (ESI) is a standard treatment. The volume injected and needle positioning are the main issues that could compromise the effectiveness of the epidural injection. However, ultrasound-guided caudal epidural injections have become more common in recent years. Since Klocke and colleagues described the ultra-sound-guided caudal block in 2003, it has grown in popularity. Multiple ethnic studies have reported ultrasound-guided caudal injection success rates of 96.9-100%. Color Doppler ultrasonography can also determine if a drug solution reaches the lumbosacral region. We enrolled 42 patients with lumbar spinal stenosis, persistent lumbosciatalgia, and neurogenic claudicatio unresponsive to painkillers who were not surgical candidates. Each patient receives four weekly injections for four weeks. If the patient responds to treatment but still has pain, monthly injections are needed to reach and maintain the benefit. Treatment will be changed if the patient does not respond after 4 caudal injections. Sterile caudal epidural injections are performed with ultrasound guidance and a spinal needle 21G. Triamcinolone 40 mg, levobupivacaine 10 mg, and physiological solution 10 ml are delivered. Each patient received an average of 4 injective treatments (4±2, Means 4, SD 2). Data analysis shows that the treatment reduced pain significantly before and after therapy, which persisted after 3 months. Caudal epidural injection is one of the most common conservative treatments for chronic low back pain with radiculopathy, and lidocaine alone or with steroids is effective. In this framework, the two main literature issues about caudal epidural injection effectiveness on lumbar pain are correct. Therefore, 10 ml is suitable and effective for treating symptoms without side effects. Pain reduction of over 50% from start to finish and three-month follow-up have shown significant results in pain control and disability improvement. Finally, caudal epidural injection for lumbar spinal stenosis symptoms is effective, safe, and provides long-term pain relief.
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    Publishing date 2024-05-07
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2545577-1
    ISSN 2037-7460 ; 2037-7452
    ISSN (online) 2037-7460
    ISSN 2037-7452
    DOI 10.4081/ejtm.2024.12167
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  4. Article: Effect of Low- and High-Frequency Auricular Stimulation with Electro-Acupuncture on Cutaneous Microcirculation: A Cross-Over Study in Healthy Subjects.

    Gagliardi, Veronica / Gagliardi, Giuseppe / Ceccherelli, Francesco / Lovato, Antonello

    Medicines (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 10, Issue 2

    Abstract: Background: ...

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    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-13
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2777965-8
    ISSN 2305-6320
    ISSN 2305-6320
    DOI 10.3390/medicines10020017
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  5. Article ; Online: Regarding COVID-19 and the Otolaryngologist

    Lovato, A. / de Filippis, C.

    Preliminary Evidence-Based Review

    2020  

    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publisher John Wiley and Sons Inc.
    Publishing country it
    Document type Article ; Online
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  6. Article ; Online: Clinical Presentation of COVID-19

    Lovato, A. / de Filippis, C.

    A Systematic Review Focusing on Upper Airway Symptoms

    2020  

    Abstract: Aim: Pharyngodynia, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, smell, and taste dysfunctions could be the presenting symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. The aim was to perform a systematic review ... ...

    Abstract Aim: Pharyngodynia, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, smell, and taste dysfunctions could be the presenting symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. The aim was to perform a systematic review of current evidences on clinical presentation of COVID-19, focusing on upper airway symptoms in order to help otolaryngologists identifying suspected cases. Methods: We searched PubMed and Web of Science electronic databases. Results: We included 5 retrospective clinical studies for a total of 1556 hospitalized patients with COVID-19, 57.5% were male and mean age was 49.1 years. Pooled data revealed that pharyngodynia was present in 12.4% of patients, nasal congestion in 3.7%, and rhinorrhea was rare. No reports on COVID-19 and olfactory/gustative disorders matched inclusion criteria but preliminary evidences suggested they could be present. Common symptoms were fever (85.6%), cough (68.7%), and fatigue (39.4%). Frequent comorbidities were hypertension (17.4%), diabetes (3.8%), and coronary heart disease (3.8%); 83% of patients had alterations on chest computed tomography that were bilateral in 89.5% of cases. Ground-glass opacity was the most common finding (50%). Lymphopenia (77.2%) and leucopenia (30.1%) were common. Critical cases with complications were 9%, intensive care unit admission was required in 7.3%, invasive ventilation in 3.4%, and mortality was 2.4%. Conclusion: Otolaryngologists should know that pharyngodynia, nasal congestion, olfactory, and gustative disorders could be the presenting symptoms of COVID-19. Clinical presentation together with radiological and laboratory findings could help to identify suspected cases.
    Keywords COVID-19 ; nasal congestion ; pharyngodynia ; SARS-CoV-2 ; smell ; taste ; covid19
    Subject code 610
    Language English
    Publisher SAGE Publications Ltd
    Publishing country it
    Document type Article ; Online
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  7. Article ; Online: Immediate effects of the semi-occluded bubble mask technique using VocalFeel® device as vocal warm-up in singers.

    Natale, Erennio / Fantini, Marco / Lovato, Andrea / Fussi, Franco / Stomeo, Francesco / De Filippis, Cosimo

    Logopedics, phoniatrics, vocology

    2024  , Page(s) 1–10

    Abstract: Objective: The present study aims at investigating the immediate effects of the Semi-Occluded Bubble Mask Technique (SOBM) performed with the device VocalFeel® as a vocal warm-up in a group of professional singers.: Study design: A randomized ... ...

    Abstract Objective: The present study aims at investigating the immediate effects of the Semi-Occluded Bubble Mask Technique (SOBM) performed with the device VocalFeel® as a vocal warm-up in a group of professional singers.
    Study design: A randomized controlled study was carried out.
    Methods: Forty-four vocally healthy professional singers were randomly divided into two groups on recruitment: an experimental group and a control group. The same vocal warm-up exercise was performed by the experimental group with the SOMB technique and by the control group without semi-occlusion. Self assessments, acoustic analysis and aerodynamic analysis of Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flows (PNIF) and Peak Oral Inspiratory Flows (POIF) were performed.
    Results: Significant improvements after the SOBM technique were detected in the experimental group concerning some acoustic parameters (Jitt%; Shimm%) and aerodynamic measures (PNIF and POIF). No significant improvements after the warm-up exercise were observed in the control group. Significant differences between the experimental and the control group were found for ΔJitt%, ΔShimm%, ΔNHR, ΔPOIF and self assessments.
    Conclusions: The results of the present study support the efficacy of a vocal warm-up performed with the SOBM technique using VocalFeel® device in terms of acoustic quality, aerodynamic measures and perceived phonatory comfort in professional singers.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-25
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1340538-x
    ISSN 1651-2022 ; 1401-5439
    ISSN (online) 1651-2022
    ISSN 1401-5439
    DOI 10.1080/14015439.2024.2303647
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  8. Article ; Online: Age at Fitting Affected Unilateral Versus Bilateral Hearing Aids Choice in Asymmetric Hearing Loss.

    Frosolini, Andrea / Cinquemani, Pietro / Filippis, Cosimo de / Lovato, Andrea

    The journal of international advanced otology

    2023  Volume 19, Issue 2, Page(s) 116–120

    Abstract: Background: Bilateral hearing aids are desirable to restore hearing in the most effective and natural way. The aim of the present study was to identify which type of hearing rehabilitation was preferred by our patients and which factors drove their ... ...

    Abstract Background: Bilateral hearing aids are desirable to restore hearing in the most effective and natural way. The aim of the present study was to identify which type of hearing rehabilitation was preferred by our patients and which factors drove their choice.
    Methods: One hundred eight patients with moderate-to-severe asymmetrical hearing loss before and after a 1-month trial with bilateral hearing aids were considered.
    Results: As high as 58.3% of patients decided to continue with bilateral hearing aids (group BI), while 41.7% chose unilateral hearing aid (UNI group) in the best ear. Patients in the UNI group were significantly older than those in the BI group (P=.04); age > 77 years was an independent prognostic factor of unilateral hearing aid choice (odds ratio=6.26; P=.04). Matrix test scored significantly worse with a single hearing aid than with 2 hearing aids in both groups (UNI P=.03; BI P=.01).
    Conclusion: Patients with asymmetric hearing loss often prefer unilateral hearing aid, almost half in our experience. Nonetheless, bilateral hearing aids are desirable as unilateral hearing aid was associated with significantly poorer performance at a speech in noise hearing tests. Age at fitting could play a relevant role and is thus important in early diagnosis. Further studies are needed to confirm our results and investigate strategies to promote bilateral rehabilitation.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Humans ; Hearing Aids ; Hearing Loss ; Hearing Loss, Bilateral ; Hearing Loss, Unilateral ; Hearing Tests ; Speech Perception
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-28
    Publishing country Turkey
    Document type Clinical Trial ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2561231-1
    ISSN 2148-3817 ; 1308-7649 ; 2148-3817
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  9. Article ; Online: Monoclonal Antibodies Targeting CGRP: A Novel Treatment in Vestibular Migraine.

    Lovato, Andrea / Disco, Caterina / Frosolini, Andrea / Monzani, Daniele / Perini, Francesco

    Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)

    2023  Volume 59, Issue 9

    Abstract: ... ...

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    Publishing date 2023-08-28
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2188113-3
    ISSN 1648-9144 ; 1010-660X
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    DOI 10.3390/medicina59091560
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  10. Article ; Online: Negative Outcome of Temporalis Fascia Graft in Tympanoplasty with Excessive Bleeding: A Retrospective Study.

    Lovato, Andrea / Frisina, Antonio / Frosolini, Andrea / Monzani, Daniele / Saetti, Roberto

    Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)

    2023  Volume 59, Issue 1

    Abstract: Background and ... ...

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    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Tympanoplasty/methods ; Retrospective Studies ; Tympanic Membrane Perforation/surgery ; Fascia ; Chronic Disease ; Treatment Outcome
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-13
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2188113-3
    ISSN 1648-9144 ; 1010-660X
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