Procalcitonin: Between evidence and critical issues
E Aloisio, A Dolci, M Panteghini - Clinica chimica acta, 2019 - Elsevier
Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated response of the host
to infection. It represents one of the major health care problems worldwide. Unfortunately …
to infection. It represents one of the major health care problems worldwide. Unfortunately …
Prognostic role of Krebs von den Lungen-6 (KL-6) measurement in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
E Aloisio, F Braga, C Puricelli… - Clinical Chemistry and …, 2021 - degruyter.com
Objectives Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive interstitial disease with limited
therapeutic options. The measurement of Krebs von den Lungen-6 (KL-6) glycoprotein has …
therapeutic options. The measurement of Krebs von den Lungen-6 (KL-6) glycoprotein has …
Coralline algal structure is more sensitive to rate, rather than the magnitude, of ocean acidification
NA Kamenos, HL Burdett, E Aloisio… - Global Change …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Marine p CO2 enrichment via ocean acidification (OA), upwelling and release from carbon
capture and storage (CCS) facilities is projected to have devastating impacts on marine …
capture and storage (CCS) facilities is projected to have devastating impacts on marine …
A comprehensive appraisal of laboratory biochemistry tests as major predictors of COVID-19 severity
E Aloisio, M Chibireva, L Serafini… - … of pathology & …, 2020 - meridian.allenpress.com
Context.—A relevant portion of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients develop
severe disease with negative outcomes. Several biomarkers have been proposed to predict …
severe disease with negative outcomes. Several biomarkers have been proposed to predict …
[HTML][HTML] Pursuing appropriateness of laboratory tests: a 15-year experience in an academic medical institution
M Panteghini, A Dolci, S Birindelli, D Szoke… - Clinical Chemistry and …, 2022 - degruyter.com
Abstract Appropriateness in Laboratory Medicine has been the object of various types of
interventions. From published experiences, it is now clear that to effectively manage the …
interventions. From published experiences, it is now clear that to effectively manage the …
[HTML][HTML] The internal quality control in the traceability era
F Braga, S Pasqualetti, E Aloisio… - Clinical Chemistry and …, 2021 - degruyter.com
To be accurate and equivalent, laboratory results should be traceable to higher-order
references. Furthermore, their quality should fulfill acceptable measurement uncertainty …
references. Furthermore, their quality should fulfill acceptable measurement uncertainty …
[HTML][HTML] Searching for a role of procalcitonin determination in COVID-19: a study on a selected cohort of hospitalized patients
A Dolci, C Robbiano, E Aloisio, M Chibireva… - Clinical Chemistry and …, 2021 - degruyter.com
Objectives Procalcitonin (PCT) has been proposed for differentiating viral vs. bacterial
infections. In COVID-19, some preliminary results have shown that PCT testing could act as …
infections. In COVID-19, some preliminary results have shown that PCT testing could act as …
[HTML][HTML] Hypoalbuminemia and elevated D-dimer in COVID-19 patients: a call for result harmonization
E Aloisio, L Serafini, M Chibireva, A Dolci… - Clinical Chemistry and …, 2020 - degruyter.com
Recently, Violi et al. described a link between hypoalbuminemia and hypercoagulability,
revealed by increased plasma D-dimer levels, in a group of 73 COVID-19 patients [1]. The …
revealed by increased plasma D-dimer levels, in a group of 73 COVID-19 patients [1]. The …
[HTML][HTML] C-reactive protein and clinical outcome in COVID-19 patients: the importance of harmonized measurements
E Aloisio, G Colombo, A Dolci… - Clinical Chemistry and …, 2023 - degruyter.com
C-reactive protein (CRP) is a cytokine-mediated acute phase reactant with a recognized role
in inflammatory conditions and infectious disease. In coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) …
in inflammatory conditions and infectious disease. In coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) …
Sources and clinical significance of aspartate aminotransferase increases in COVID-19
E Aloisio, G Colombo, C Arrigo, A Dolci… - Clinica Chimica Acta, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) is often increased in COVID-19 and, in some
studies, AST abnormalities were associated with mortality risk. Methods 2054 hospitalized …
studies, AST abnormalities were associated with mortality risk. Methods 2054 hospitalized …