University of Teramo

Rat Hepatitis E Virus ( RHEV ) in Mus musculus and Rattus norvegicus in Northwestern Italy

INTRODUCTION: Hepatitis E virus (HEV) represents a major public health concern. Beyond the main zoonotic genotypes HEV-3 and HEV-4, with pigs and wild boars recognized as the primary reservoirs of infection, a genetically distinct hepevirus of rodent origin (species Rocahepevirus...

Persistent Post-Burn Pruritus Following Antihistamine Initiation: A Retrospective Longitudinal Study at a Single Italian Pediatric Burn Center

Background/Objectives: An operationally defined unchanged itch-score sequence may indicate persistent symptoms rather than symptom resolution. We described pruritus following antihistamine initiation in children with burns and examined how its apparent stabilization depended on t...

Necessity entrepreneurship in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review of its nature, drivers, and outcomes

Abstract Necessity entrepreneurship, generally understood as self-employment driven by the absence of better livelihood options, is a prominent form of entrepreneurship in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, the scientific literature remains scattered and theoretically underdevelo...

Environmental contamination and human health risk assessment of trace element exposure through diverse water sources

Human activities such as industrial effluents, agricultural run-off, and other land-based sources of pollution contaminate water with trace elements, posing threats to both the environment and human health. This study investigates concentrations of three trace elements, namely ni...

Fintech on campus: mobile money and student entrepreneurship in Ghana

Abstract Fintech, particularly mobile money technologies, has revolutionised access to financial services in Sub-Saharan Africa; it goes beyond person-to-person money transfers and has emerged as a critical infrastructure for micro and small firms. While considerable quantitative...

Substance Use during Pregnancy: A Retrospective Multicenter Clinical Report from Four Italian Centers

Background: Rising substance use during pregnancy is a major global health concern associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Despite growing international literature, Italian real-world multicenter data remain limited. Methods: We conducted a retrospective descripti...

The Mast Cell–Substance P Neuroimmune Axis in Allergic Contact Dermatitis and Atopic Dermatitis: Molecular Mechanisms and Pathophysiological Perspectives

Recent advances in cutaneous neuroimmunology have substantially expanded our understanding of inflammatory skin diseases, revealing an intricate bidirectional network linking peripheral sensory neurons, resident immune cells, and structural skin components. Among the mediators or...

Screening of Xeroprotectants for Efficient MammalianCell Structural Preservation in Dry Conditions

Abstract Anhydrobiosis, the ability of organisms to survive extreme conditions such as desiccation, may represent a sustainable alternative to liquid-nitrogen (liquid nitrogen)-based cryopreservation once it can be induced in mammalian cells and germplasm. While natural xeroprote...

Post-Operative Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Canine Cervical Spine After Ventral Slot Surgery; Evaluation of the Porcine-Derived Hemostatic Compound Spongostan™ Specific Imaging Features

Porcine-derived gelatin sponge SPONGOSTAN™ is an adjunct material routinely used in neurosurgery. This study aimed to describe its MRI features, since its imaging features are not available yet in veterinary medicine. Post-operative MR images of dogs that underwent decompressive...

Role of Biostimulants in Wheat: Nutritional Quality and Resistance to Abiotic Stresses, a Systematic Review

Wheat is a major staple crop, and improving its productivity and grain quality is essential to meet rising global food demand. Biostimulants have attracted growing interest because they can enhance nutrient use efficiency, improve tolerance to environmental stresses, and support...