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Oxidative-Nitrosative Stress and Myocardial Dysfunctions in Sepsis: Evidence from the Literature and Postmortem Observations by Schiavone, S., Pomara, C., Riezzo, I., Neri, M., Turillazzi, Emanuela

“…Background. Myocardial depression in sepsis is common, and it is associated with higher mortality. In recent years, the hypothesis that the myocardial…”
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Forensic investigation on a combined death by food aspiration and acute escitalopram intoxication occurred to a psychiatric subject in a nursing home by Zuccarello, P., Carnazza, G., Salerno, M., Esposito, M., Cosentino, S., Giorlandino, A., Sessa, F., Pomara, C., Barbera, N.

“…Food aspiration is one of the major health risks for elderly people in nursing homes which could lead to death. Moreover, misconducts in pharmacotherapy may…”
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Data available on the extent of cocaine use and dependence: biochemistry, pharmacologic effects and global burden of disease of cocaine abusers by Pomara, C, Cassano, T, D'Errico, S, Bello, S, Romano, A D, Riezzo, I, Serviddio, G

“…Drug use is seen more as an individualistic behaviour and is therefore not readily conceived of from a population perspective. There is general recognition of…”
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Gua Sha a traditional Chinese healing technique that could mimick physical abuse: A potential issue with forensic implications. A case study by Aprile, A, Pomara, C, Turillazzi, E

“…Highlights • Gua Sha (press-stroking) is a traditional therapeutic Chinese healing technique. • It consists in scratching of the skin, until petechiae and…”
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A Pathophysiological Insight into Sepsis and Its Correlation with Postmortem Diagnosis by Neri, M., De Carlo, D., Bello, Stefania, Riezzo, I., Pomara, C., Turillazzi, Emanuela

“…Background. Sepsis is among the leading causes of death worldwide and is the focus of a great deal of attention from policymakers and caregivers. However,…”
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Use of contrast media in diagnostic imaging: medico-legal considerations by Pomara, C., Pascale, N., Maglietta, F., Neri, M., Riezzo, I., Turillazzi, E.

“…Contrast media (CM) are used in imaging techniques to enhance the differences between body tissues on images. The ideal contrast medium should achieve very…”
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Cardiovascular effects of cocaine: cellular, ionic and molecular mechanisms by Turillazzi, E, Bello, S, Neri, M, Pomara, C, Riezzo, I, Fineschi, V

“…Cocaine is a widely abused drug responsible for the majority of deaths ascribed to drug overdose. Many mechanisms have been proposed in order to explain the…”
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The NADPH oxidase NOX2 as a novel biomarker for suicidality: evidence from human post mortem brain samples by Schiavone, S, Neri, M, Mhillaj, E, Morgese, M G, Cantatore, S, Bove, M, Riezzo, I, Tucci, P, Pomara, C, Turillazzi, E, Cuomo, V, Trabace, L

“…Recent evidence points towards a role of oxidative stress in suicidality. However, few studies were carried out on the sources of reactive oxygen species (ROS)…”
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Nandrolone affects cell growth and differentiation in hepatoma cells by Piccoli, C, Agriesti, F, Tataranni, T, Mazzoccoli, C, Ruggieri, V, Scrima, R, Cela, O, Pomara, C, Capitanio, N

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Acute administration of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) induces oxidative stress, lipoperoxidation and TNFα-mediated apoptosis in rat liver by Cerretani, D., Bello, S., Cantatore, S., Fiaschi, A.I., Montefrancesco, G., Neri, M., Pomara, C., Riezzo, I., Fiore, C., Bonsignore, A., Turillazzi, E., Fineschi, V.

“…Liver toxicity is one of the consequences of ecstasy (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine MDMA) abuse and hepatocellular damage is reported after MDMA…”
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Anaphylactic latex reaction during anaesthesia: The silent culprit in a fatal case by Turillazzi, E, Greco, P, Neri, M, Pomara, C, Riezzo, I, Fineschi, V

“…Abstract The true incidence of anaphylactic latex reactions and their associated morbidity and mortality remain poorly defined. It is noteworthy that a number…”
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Renal heat shock proteins over-expression due to anabolic androgenic steroids abuse by D'Errico, S, Di Battista, B, Di Paolo, M, Fiore, C, Pomara, C

“…Chronic use of anabolic adrogenic steroids (AAS) has been known to cause serious adverse effects. While the effects of AASs on cardiovascular system are well…”
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MDMA administration and heat shock proteins response: foreseeing a molecular link by Pomara, C, D'Errico, S, Zummo, L, Cappello, F, Li Volti, G

“…Molecular and cellular mechanisms of MDMA-induced toxicity have been extensively studied in a number of experimental models. Nevertheless, only few studies…”
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PO-246 Nandrolone affects cell growth and differentiation in hepatoma cells by Agriesti, F, Tataranni, T, Pacelli, C, Mazzoccoli, C, Ruggieri, V, Scrima, R, Cela, O, Pomara, C, Capitanio, N, Piccoli, C

“…IntroductionHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) represents the sixth leading cancer and the third most common cause of death from cancer. Many different…”
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A rare case of a scuba diver's death due to propeller injuries of a desalination pump by Perilli, G, Di Battista, B, Montana, A, Pavia, J, Cauchi, S, Zerafa, N.M, Pomara, C

“…Abstract Water skiing, boat racing, skin and scuba diving, as well as pleasure boat cruising are becoming increasingly popular hobbies. As a result, the…”
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C3a, TNF-α and interleukin myocardial expression in a case of fatal sudden cardiac failure during clinic reactivation of systemic lupus erythematosus by Pomara, C., Neri, M., Bello, S., Pennella, A., Turillazzi, E., Fineschi, V.

“…Isolated myocarditis, or dilated cardiomyopathy, is a rare and usually late clinical manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Increased levels of…”
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A systematic study of a myocardial lesion: Colliquative myocytolysis by Turillazzi, E., Baroldi, G., Silver, M.D., Parolini, M., Pomara, C., Fineschi, V.

“…The term “myocytolysis” was first used to define the repair process of contraction band necrosis associated with an acute myocardial infarction. On the other…”
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Myocardial disarray: an architectural disorganization linked with adrenergic stress? by Fineschi, V., Silver, M.D., Karch, S.B., Parolini, M., Turillazzi, E., Pomara, C., Baroldi, G.

“…Background: Myocardial disarray is a structural abnormality found in specific zones of the normal heart. In some conditions, such as hypertrophic…”
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Lethal injuries following building collapse: comparison between autopsy and radiographic findings by Guglielmi, G., Sica, G., Palumbo, L., D’Errico, S., Pomara, C., Fineschi, V., Scaglione, M.

“…Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of conventional radiology on the assessment of causes of death of human beings after a building…”
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An unusual case of crossbow homicide by Pomara, C, D'Errico, S, Neri, M

“…The authors report the case of a man found unresponsive in a wooded area with injuries on the face, eyes, shoulders and back, probably produced by caustic…”
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