2018
The optimal timing of hepatitis C therapy in liver transplant‐eligible patients: Cost‐effectiveness analysis of new opportunities
Cortesi P, Belli L, Facchetti R, Mazzarelli C, Perricone G, De Nicola S, Cesana G, Duvoux C, Mantovani L, Strazzabosco M, Association T. The optimal timing of hepatitis C therapy in liver transplant‐eligible patients: Cost‐effectiveness analysis of new opportunities. Journal Of Viral Hepatitis 2018, 25: 791-801. PMID: 29406608, DOI: 10.1111/jvh.12877.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHepatocellular carcinomaDCC patientsTreatment strategiesIntestine Transplant AssociationProgression of HCVTransplant-eligible patientsHepatitis C therapyTransplant-related factorsCohort of patientsTime of transplantationDecision analytical modelCost-effectiveness analysisDAA effectivenessDAA treatmentEuropean LiverHCC presencePre-LTMELD scoreC therapyCirrhotic patientsDisease recurrenceTransplant centersSpecific regimenTransplant AssociationPatient level
2017
Direct‐acting antivirals combination for elderly patients with chronic hepatitis C: A cost‐effectiveness analysis
Ciaccio A, Cortesi PA, Bellelli G, Rota M, Conti S, Okolicsanyi S, Rota M, Cesana G, Mantovani LG, Annoni G, Strazzabosco M. Direct‐acting antivirals combination for elderly patients with chronic hepatitis C: A cost‐effectiveness analysis. Liver International 2017, 37: 982-994. PMID: 27943549, DOI: 10.1111/liv.13339.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overAntiviral AgentsComputer SimulationCost-Benefit AnalysisDecision Support TechniquesDisease ProgressionDrug CostsDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleFrail ElderlyGeriatric AssessmentHepatitis C, ChronicHumansLiver CirrhosisMaleMarkov ChainsModels, EconomicQuality-Adjusted Life YearsRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeConceptsIncremental cost-effectiveness ratioChronic hepatitis CQuality-adjusted life yearsCost-effectiveness ratioElderly patientsCHC patientsHepatitis CFrailty phenotypeFrailty statusFibrosis stageLife yearsElderly CHC patientsMild fibrosis stageInterferon-free treatmentHealthcare system perspectiveLifetime time horizonCost-effectiveness analysisDAA treatmentDAA combinationsAdvanced fibrosisFrail subjectsClinical variablesLiver fibrosisF2 patientsAge 75
2011
Loss of CFTR Affects Biliary Epithelium Innate Immunity and Causes TLR4–NF-κB—Mediated Inflammatory Response in Mice
Fiorotto R, Scirpo R, Trauner M, Fabris L, Hoque R, Spirli C, Strazzabosco M. Loss of CFTR Affects Biliary Epithelium Innate Immunity and Causes TLR4–NF-κB—Mediated Inflammatory Response in Mice. Gastroenterology 2011, 141: 1498-1508.e5. PMID: 21712022, PMCID: PMC3186841, DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2011.06.052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAnti-Bacterial AgentsBile DuctsCholagogues and CholereticsCholangitisColitisCytokinesDextran SulfateDisease Models, AnimalEpithelial CellsHEK293 CellsHumansImmunity, InnateInflammation MediatorsKeratin-19Leukocyte Common AntigensLipopolysaccharidesMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, Inbred CFTRMice, KnockoutNeomycinNF-kappa BPhosphorylationPolymyxin BSrc-Family KinasesTime FactorsToll-Like Receptor 4TransfectionUrsodeoxycholic AcidConceptsCFTR KO miceBiliary epitheliumCystic fibrosisPortal inflammationBiliary damageInflammatory responseInnate immunityGut-derived bacterial productsTLR4 inhibitor TAK-242Toll-like receptor 4Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulatorInhibitor TAK-242Wild-type littermatesActivation of NFNuclear factor κBOral neomycinTLR4-NFTAK-242Liver damagePathogenetic roleBile flowDuctular reactionReceptor 4Cytokine secretionUrsodeoxycholic acid
1998
Cerebral aspergillosis in a liver transplant recipient: a case report of long-term survival after combined treatment with liposomal amphotericin B and surgery
Iemmolo R, Rossanese A, Rotilio A, Mattisi G, Gerunda G, Merenda R, Neri D, Crepaldi G, Strazzabosco M. Cerebral aspergillosis in a liver transplant recipient: a case report of long-term survival after combined treatment with liposomal amphotericin B and surgery. Journal Of Hepatology 1998, 28: 518-522. PMID: 9551693, DOI: 10.1016/s0168-8278(98)80329-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLiver transplant recipientsLiposomal amphotericin BTransplant recipientsCerebral aspergillosisAmphotericin BLife-threatening complicationsLiposomal amphotericin B.Complication-free survivalRisk of recurrenceSystemic side effectsAspergillus fumigatus infectionLong-term survivalSurgical excisionCase reportFumigatus infectionLimited efficacyCerebrospinal fluidSide effectsMortality rateAmphotericin B.AspergillosisRecipientsSurvivalTreatmentFirst report
1991
Effect of UDCA on intracellular and biliary pH in isolated rat hepatocyte couplets and perfused livers
Strazzabosco M, Sakisaka S, Hayakawa T, Boyer J. Effect of UDCA on intracellular and biliary pH in isolated rat hepatocyte couplets and perfused livers. American Journal Of Physiology 1991, 260: g58-g69. PMID: 1987808, DOI: 10.1152/ajpgi.1991.260.1.g58.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBiliary HCO3- concentrationUrsodeoxycholic acidRat hepatocyte coupletsBiliary pHAcid loadEffect of UDCABile duct lumenHepatocyte coupletsIsolated rat hepatocyte coupletsBiliary epitheliumHCO3- concentrationDuct lumenRemoval of ClHCO3- exchangeRat liverLiverIPRLHepatocytesHypercholeresisPerfusateBileExcretionEpitheliumAmiloride
1985
Pharmacokinetics of Josamycin in patients with liver cirrhosis and Gilbert's syndrome after repeated doses.
Okolicsanyi L, Venuti M, Strazzabosco M, Biral A, Orlando R, Iemmolo R, Nassuato G, Muraca M, Padrini G, Miglioli P. Pharmacokinetics of Josamycin in patients with liver cirrhosis and Gilbert's syndrome after repeated doses. International Journal Of Clinical Pharmacology And Therapeutics 1985, 23: 434-8. PMID: 4044077.Peer-Reviewed Original Research