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G Andreoni

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[The therapeutic activity of stepronin in viral hepatitis].

The therapeutic effect of stepronin in 5% glucosate solution has been evaluated in 55/110 viral hepatitis cases (10/55 of A type, 37/55 of B type and 8/55 of nA type nB type), versus other cases (8/55 of A type, 40/55 of B type of 7/55 of nA nB type), treated with 5% glucose solution only. In 18/110 viral hepatitis case of A type, final results with the two different therapies have not shown statistically significantly changes and were comparable. Particularly favourable, in the patients treated, the results obtained in viral hepatitis of B type and nA nB type, were very significant statistically at the end of therapy. In particular, the 2 transaminasic activities had a beneficial influence. Tolerance was very good: only in there cases nettlerash was observed and therapy interrupted in one patient. Therefore the validity of this sulphydryl pro-drug in the treatment of acute viral hepatitis of B and nA and nB type is confirmed.

Adolescent↗

[Kinetic and clinical studies on a new cephalosporin: Cefotiam].

Kinetic and clinical evaluation of cefotiam, a new cephalosporin, is reported. It was found that the drug is rapidly distributed to the tissues. Equilibrium between tissues and plasma is reached in about an hour. Some 90-91% of the dose administered is excreted in the urine, and accumulation does not occur. A clinical cure was obtained in 27 of a series of 35 patients (77.1%). Improvement was observed in 7 cases (20%). The antibiotic proved ineffective in the remaining cases (2.8%). Tolerance was excellent and there were no side-effects worthy of note.

Adult↗

[Epidemiologic and clinical studies of 6 cases of leptospirosis from the province of Turin].

Six cases of leptospirosis from the outer suburbs of province of Turin are presented. Some epidemiological aspects are considered, and reference is made to the need for early diagnosis, along with prompt antibiotic management to ensure successful resolution. Mention is also made of the need for careful control of renal function, since its impairment is the most serious complication associated with leptospirosis.

Adult↗

[Pharmacokinetic and clinical evaluation of cefoxitin].

An investigation conducted on healthy volunteers showed that cefoxitin quickly reaches high plasma concentrations, and is almost completely excreted via the urine within 6 hours. In a series of 21 cases treated with 2 g i.v. in 100 ml of a 5% glucose solution two or three times a day, a clinical cure was achieved in 20, and marked improvement in the remaining patient.

Bacillus subtilis↗

[Kinetic and clinical study of bacampicillin].

A mean plasma concentration curve, with peaks within the first hour and moderate individual variations, was obtained after a single administration of 800 mg of bacampicillin to 5 healthy volunteers. An adequate antibiotic transfer from the circulation to the bronchial apparatus was demonstrated. Treatment of 34 patients suffering from ampicillin-sensitive bacterial diseases permitted clinical cure of all patients, without onset of side-effects. It is concluded that bacampicillin is preferable to oral ampicillin because of its kinetic and tolerance features.

Adolescent↗

[Immune response in the course of Kaposi's sarcoma].

9 patients with Kaposi's sarcoma, not treated with immunosuppressant drugs, were studied. In the Kaposi's disseminated form an impaired function of T mediated immunity (Leukocytes migration inhibition for PHA and PPD and skin test for DNCB) was found. The number of T lymphocytes (E rosettes) was normal. In the Kaposi's initial form with multiple dermal plaques and nodules, these alterations of cellular immunity were absent. In 4 patients elevated titles of Cytomegalovirus antibodies were found. The occurrence of an impairment of cellular immunity only in the serious and disseminated Kaposi's form is emphasized by the Authors.

Aged↗

[A case of hematic pseudocyst of the spleen].

A case of extremely voluminous haematic pseudocyst of the spleen that provoked serious anaemia is reported. Stress is laid on the rarity of the disease and the preoperative diagnostic difficulties. The pathogenesis, pathological anatomy and clinical aspects on splenic pseudocyst are recalled.

Adult↗

[Cytogenic analysis in HBsAg positive subjects, healthy carriers and patients with acute-phase hepatitis].

A highly significant incidence, ranging from 3% to 20% of chromosomal stickiness and agglutination, has been found in 100% of patients with viral hepatitis HBsAg positive and, in lower grade, in carriers of HBsAg. Whereas, such a structural aberration does not occur in normal subjects. No statistical difference has been found as regard chromosomal fragmentation, presence of incisures and numerical anomalies. A possible role of the observed alterations for an impaired cellular immune function observed in healthy HBsAg carriers has been discussed.

Acute Disease↗