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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Lital Ozeri, Leon Blaustein, Antonina Polevikov, Jamie Kneitel, Eyal Rahav, Rael Horwitz
Summary: The presence of fire retardants negatively impacts the survival and metamorphosis time of fire salamander larvae, as well as inhibits their predation rate on mosquito larvae. Additionally, fire retardants decrease invertebrate community diversity with changes in composition, leading to shifts in evenness and dominance. The addition of fire retardants also results in an increase in cyanobacteria and eukaryotic algal abundance, while decreasing the abundance of heterotrophic bacteria.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Peyman Karami, Sajad Tavakoli, Mina Esmaeili
Summary: The study evaluates the effects of land surface temperature (LST) trends on the habitat suitability and connectivity of pond-breeding amphibians. It finds that some suitable habitats are affected by increasing LST, while the impact of decreasing LST on suitable habitats is smaller. The results show that LST trends have different effects at different levels, providing effective management strategies for conserving species populations.
Article
Ecology
Nabaz R. Khwarahm, Korsh Ararat, Sarchil Qader, Dana Khdr Sabir
Summary: The study indicated that climate change will result in habitat reduction for two salamander species in Iraq, with a larger decrease for S. infraimmaculata. Conservation actions should focus on mountain forests, especially in areas where the species overlap.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATICS
(2021)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Somaye Vaissi
Summary: This study tracks the distribution dynamics of the Near Eastern fire salamander over time periods and predicts potential climate refugia. Bioclimatic parameters, especially precipitation, have a significant impact on the species' distribution. Future climate change may fragment the species' ranges, highlighting the need for conservation efforts.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Malwina Schafft, Norman Wagner, Tobias Schuetz, Michael Veith
Summary: In this study, the larval fire salamanders were observed to exhibit downstream drift when exposed to unidirectional water flow. The probability of drift was influenced by body size and nutritional status, and simulated flood events significantly increased drift rates.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Kathleen Preissler, Eliane Kuepfer, Fabian Loeffler, Arlo Hinckley, Leon Blaustein, Sebastian Steinfartz
Summary: The study of Near Eastern fire salamanders in Mount Hermon, Israel, revealed that the population is fragmented by urban and agricultural landscape, with gene flow decreasing along an altitudinal gradient. This isolation-by-elevation gradient may pose a higher extinction risk for highland populations.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Muammer Kurnaz
Summary: This study used ecological niche modeling to analyze the distribution of the fire salamander, and found that the current distribution coincides with existing locality records. However, future distribution may be negatively affected by climate change scenarios, potentially leading to range restrictions or even extinction.
JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE AND BIODIVERSITY
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Srdan Subotic, Zeljka Visnjic-Jeftic, Srdan Bojovic, Vesna Dikanovic, Jasmina Krpo-Cetkovic, Mirjana Lenhardt
Summary: Vimba bream individuals from the Danube River near Belgrade were found to have highest concentrations of most elements in late spring/early summer, with positive correlations between elements in both muscle and liver tissue. Calcium, potassium, and magnesium contribute to human diet in similar ranges, while selenium's contribution exceeds recommended dietary allowances.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Leanne Fuller, Shane Griffiths, Robert Olson, Felipe Galvan-Magana, Noemi Bocanegra-Castillo, Vanessa Alatorre-Ramirez
Summary: The study reveals that different ecological regions in the eastern Pacific Ocean have a significant impact on the diet of skipjack tuna, leading to differences in prey species richness and composition under varying environmental conditions. Through analysis of skipjack tuna samples, an ontogenetic breakpoint in diet at 547 mm fork length was identified, highlighting the important influence of growth stages on feeding habits.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Valentina Rovelli, Francesca Manzoni, Krista Viau, Marzia Pasquali, Nicola Longo
MOLECULAR GENETICS AND METABOLISM
(2019)
Article
Immunology
Giulia Bassanini, Camilla Ceccarani, Francesca Borgo, Marco Severgnini, Valentina Rovelli, Giulia Morace, Elvira Verduci, Elisa Borghi
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Filippo Manti, Francesca Nardecchia, Giuseppe Banderali, Alberto Burlina, Carla Carducci, Claudia Carducci, Maria Alice Donati, Daniela Gueraldi, Sabrina Paci, Francesca Pochiero, Francesco Porta, Rita Ortolano, Valentina Rovelli, Maria Cristina Schiaffino, Marco Spada, Nenad Blau, Vincenzo Leuzzi
MOLECULAR GENETICS AND METABOLISM
(2020)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Karolina M. Stepien, Beata Kiec-Wilk, Christina Lampe, Trine Tangeraas, Graziella Cefalo, Nadia Belmatoug, Rita Francisco, Mireia del Toro, Leona Wagner, Anne-Grethe Lauridsen, Sylvia Sestini, Nathalie Weinhold, Andreas Hahn, Chiara Montanari, Valentina Rovelli, Cinzia M. Bellettato, Laura Paneghetti, Corine van Lingen, Maurizio Scarpa
Summary: Advancements in medical diagnosis and treatment have improved the survival rate of patients with Inherited Metabolic Diseases (IMDs), leading to a need for transitioning care from pediatricians to specialized adult metabolic physicians as patients grow older. However, a survey of healthcare providers in Europe revealed that the transition process for IMD patients is often lacking in standardization and requires improvements in coordination, standardized procedures, and training for adult physicians in order to establish successful transition processes.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Biology
Cristina Pederiva, Maria Elena Capra, Claudia Viggiano, Valentina Rovelli, Giuseppe Banderali, Giacomo Biasucci
Summary: Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, with atherosclerosis starting from childhood and hypercholesterolemia being a major risk factor. Familial hypercholesterolemia is common and early detection and treatment through lifestyle changes and medication can save lives. The importance of prevention and treatment of hypercholesterolemia in childhood is emphasized for long-term health.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Valentina Rovelli, Juri Zuvadelli, Vittoria Ercoli, Chiara Montanari, Sabrina Paci, Alice Re Dionigi, Andrea Scopari, Elisabetta Salvatici, Graziella Cefalo, Giuseppe Banderali
Summary: The COVID19 pandemic had a significant impact on the metabolic control of PKU patients, especially in older patients. During the pandemic, there was a significant reduction in the average blood phenylalanine concentration in PKU patients, with younger patients being less affected and adults showing better metabolic control. This highlights how external factors, such as a pandemic, can influence PKU patients' adherence to treatment and the potential benefits of teleconsultancy in improving metabolic compliance.
MOLECULAR GENETICS AND METABOLISM REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Giuseppe Banderali, Elisabetta Salvatici, Valentina Rovelli, Jaak Jaeken
Summary: Congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDG) are rare metabolic diseases characterized by defects in protein glycosylation process. This case report presents a girl with central hypotonia, epilepsy, and severe psychomotor delay diagnosed with phosphomannomutase 2 deficiency (PMM2-CDG) after developing nephrotic syndrome at age 4.
CLINICAL CASE REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Juri Zuvadelli, Sabrina Paci, Elisabetta Salvatici, Federica Giorgetti, Graziella Cefalo, Alice Re Dionigi, Valentina Rovelli, Giuseppe Banderali
Summary: This study evaluates nutrition approaches in newborns and infants with PKU and finds that different approaches can influence the duration of breastfeeding.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Valentina Rovelli, Graziella Cefalo, Vittoria Ercoli, Juri Zuvadelli, Turri Olivia, Daniela Graziani, Alberti Luisella, Davide Bassi, Alice Re Dionigi, Raed Selmi, Sabrina Paci, Elisabetta Salvatici, Giuseppe Banderali
Summary: This study retrospectively reviewed 826 HPA patients in Milan, Italy, and identified 166 different PAH variants, including 7 not previously described in literature. The most frequently reported variant was p.Ala403Val, followed by p.Arg261Gln, p.Val245Ala, IVS10-11 g > a, p.Tyr414Cys, and p.Leu48Ser. Phenotype prediction based on APV/GPV showed good correlation with actual phenotype in most cases. The findings can contribute to improved clinical and genetic evaluation for HPA patients and personalized medicine interventions.
ENDOCRINOLOGY DIABETES & METABOLISM
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Margherita Ruoppolo, Sabrina Malvagia, Sara Boenzi, Carla Carducci, Carlo Dionisi-Vici, Francesca Teofoli, Alberto Burlina, Antonio Angeloni, Tommaso Aronica, Andrea Bordugo, Ines Bucci, Marta Camilot, Maria Teresa Carbone, Roberta Cardinali, Claudia Carducci, Michela Cassanello, Cinzia Castana, Chiara Cazzorla, Renzo Ciatti, Simona Ferrari, Giulia Frisso, Silvia Funghini, Francesca Furlan, Serena Gasperini, Vincenza Gragnaniello, Chiara Guzzetti, Giancarlo La Marca, Luisa La Spina, Tania Lore, Concetta Meli, MariaAnna Messina, Amelia Morrone, Francesca Nardecchia, Rita Ortolano, Giancarlo Parenti, Enza Pavanello, Damiana Pieragostino, Sara Pillai, Francesco Porta, Francesca Righetti, Claudia Rossi, Valentina Rovelli, Alessandro Salina, Laura Santoro, Pina Sauro, Maria Cristina Schiaffino, Simonetta Simonetti, Monica Vincenzi, Elisabetta Tarsi, Anna Paola Uccheddu
Summary: Newborn screening for inborn errors of metabolism is an advanced tool for early diagnosis and treatment initiation. Italy introduced expanded newborn screening in 2016-2017 and collected data from 15 Italian screening laboratories. Aminoacidemias were the most common inborn errors, and second-tier tests were effective in reducing false positives. The screening also identified conditions related to maternal deficiencies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NEONATAL SCREENING
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Valentina Rovelli, Juri Zuvadelli, Marta Piotto, Andrea Scopari, Alice Re Dionigi, Vittoria Ercoli, Sabrina Paci, Graziella Cefalo, Elisabetta Salvatici, Giuseppe Banderali
Summary: This study reports the potential benefits of LAOS supplementation in PD patients on ERT. The results suggest that LAOS supplementation may have positive effects on improving physical conditions.
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Valentina Rovelli, Juri Zuvadelli, Sabrina Paci, Vittoria Ercoli, Alice Re Dionigi, Raed Selmi, Elisabetta Salvatici, Graziella Cefalo, Giuseppe Banderali
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of telehealth on disease follow-ups for PKU/HPA patients, showing that it could improve treatment adherence and ensure continuous assistance and care. Patients expressed satisfaction with the service and requested its long-term implementation into care standards.
Meeting Abstract
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Valentina Rovelli, Krista Viau, Marzia Pasquali, Nicola Longo
MOLECULAR GENETICS AND METABOLISM
(2019)
Meeting Abstract
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Valentina Rovelli, Krista Viau, Marzia Pasquali, Nicola Longo
MOLECULAR GENETICS AND METABOLISM
(2019)
Article
Zoology
Valentina Rovelli, Aritz Ruiz-Gonzalez, Leonardo Vignoli, Daniele Macale, Vincenzo Buono, Francesca Davoli, David R. Vieites, Nadav Pezaro, Ettore Randi
