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Nome(i) / Cognome(i) RUGGIERO FRANCAVILLA
Indirizzo(i) Strada III Scambio, 4 Bari (ITALY)
Occupazione Università degli studi di Bari desiderata/Settore Facoltà di Medicina professionale SSD: MED-38 Esperienza professionale
Lavoro o posizione ricoperti Professore aggregato di pediatria
Principali attività e responsabilità Dirigente Responsabile Servizio di Gastroenterologia Pediatrica
Nome e indirizzo del datore di lavoro Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico di Bari
Tipo di attività o settore Pediatria, Gastroenterologia, Epatologia
Istruzione e formazione
Titolo della qualifica rilasciata Laurea in Medicina e Chirurgia
Principali tematiche/competenze Specializzato in Pediatria (1996) e Gastroenterologia
Nome e tipo d'organizzazione Università degli Studi di Bari
Livello nella classificazione nazionale o
Capacità e competenze personali
Madrelingua(e) ITALIANO
Altra(e) lingua(e) INGLESE Comprensione Parlato
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INGLESE Ottimo Ottimo Ottimo Ottimo Ottimo
Capacità e competenze sociali Ottime capacità di relazionarsi e di lavoro in èquipe
Capacità e competenze Ottima conoscenza dei programmi per il computer Microsoft Office Word e PowerPoint
informatiche Buona conoscenza del programma per il computer Microsoft Office Excel
Lavora in ambiente Windows e Machintosh
Ulteriori informazioni Esperienze Professionali
Specializzazione in Pediatria con il massimo dei voti
Ricercatore preso in King’s College afferente alla Prof. Giorgina Mieli-Vergani
King’s College Hospital, London UK
Dirigente Medicoin Epoatologia Pediatrica
King’s College Hospital, London UK
PhD in Fiospatologia eNutrizione Clinica
Responsabile del Servizio di Gastroenterologia Pediatrica
Consulente Scientifico Regionale per Associazione Italiana Celiachia
Pubblicazioni
Dr. Ruggiero Francavilla è autore di più di 100 pubblicazioni internazionali su riviste peer reviewed, di 10
capitoli di libro e di circa 300 abstract.
Autorizzo il trattamento dei miei dati personali ai sensi del Decreto Legislativo 30 giugno 2003, n. 196 "Codice in materia di
protezione dei dati personali (facoltativo)".
“Autorizzo l’uso dei dati contenuti nel curriculum ai sensi della Legge 675.96”
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ELENCO Principali Pubblicazioni:
1. FRANCAVILLA R., FAIENZA MF, LADISA F, CAVALLO L (2011). To test or not to test.this is the problem.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS, vol. 159 (1); p. 168-169, ISSN: 0022-3476, doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2011.01.048
2. FRANCAVILLA R., LIONETTI E, CASTELLANETA S, CAVALLO L (2011). Helicobacter pylori eradication: Can't
we do better?. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, ISSN: 0277-2116, doi: 10.1097/MPG.0b013e31822b5f0d
3. INDRIO F, RIEZZO G, RAIMONDI F, BISCEGLIA M, FILANNINO A, CAVALLO L, FRANCAVILLA R. (2011).
Lactobacillus reuteri accelerates gastric emptying and improves regurgitation in infants. EUROPEAN
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION, vol. 41 (4); p. 417-422, ISSN: 0014-2972, doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2362.2010.02425.x
4. LIONETTI, E, PRINCIPI, M, SCACCIANOCE, G, MAUROGIOVANNI, G, LA ROSA, M, IERARDI, E, FONTANA,
C, SARDARO, R, CAVALLO, L, FRANCAVILLA R., R (2011). Probiotics and Helicobacter pylori. CURRENT TREATMENT OPTIONS IN GASTROENTEROLOGY, vol. 7; p. 121-128, ISSN: 1092-8472
5. POLIMENO L, PESETTI, B, ANNOSCIA E, GIORGIO F, FRANCAVILLA R., LISOWSKY T, GENTILE A, ROSSI R,
BUCCI A, FRANCAVILLA A (2011). Alrp, a survival factor that controls the apoptotic process of regenerating liver after partial hepatectomy in rats. FREE RADICAL RESEARCH, vol. 45 (5); p. 534-549,
ISSN: 1071-5762, doi: 10.3109/10715762.2011.555482
6. BRUNETTI L, TESSE R, MINIELLO VL, COLELLA I, DELVECCHIO M, LOGRILLO VP, FRANCAVILLA R.,
ARMENIO L (2010). Sleep-disordered breathing in obese children: the southern Italy experience. CHEST, vol. 137; p. 1085-1090, ISSN: 0012-3692
7. DE ANGELIS M, CASSONE A, RIZZELLO CG, GAGLIARDI F, MINERVINI F, CALASSO M, DI CAGNO R,
FRANCAVILLA R., GOBBETTI M (2010). Mechanism of degradation of immunogenic gluten epitopes from Triticum turgidum L. var. durum by sourdough lactobacilli and fungal proteases. APPLIED AND
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY, vol. 76; p. 508-518, ISSN: 0099-2240
8. DE MAGISTRIS L, FAMILIARI V, PASCOTTO A, SAPONE A, FROLLI A, IARDINO P, CARTENI M, DE ROSA M,
FRANCAVILLA R., RIEGLER G, MILITERNI R, BRAVACCIO C, J PEDIATR GASTROENTEROL NUTR. OCT, -
(2010). Alterations of the intestinal barrier in patients with autism spectrum disorders and in their first-
degree relatives. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, vol. 51; p. 418-424,
9. DELVECCHIO M, DE BELLIS A, FRANCAVILLA R., RUTIGLIANO V, PREDIERI B, INDRIO F, DE VENUTO D,
SINISI AA, BIZZARRO A, BELLASTELLA A, IUGHETTI L, CAVALLO L, ITALIAN AUTOIMMUNE HYPOPHYSITIS
NETWORK STUDY (2010). Anti-pituitary antibodies in children with newly diagnosed celiac disease: a novel finding contributing to linear-growth impairment. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY, vol. 105;
10. FRANCAVILLA R., LIONETTI E, CASTELLANETA S, MARGIOTTA M, PISCITELLI D, LORENZO L, CAVALLO L,
IERARDI E (2010). Clarithromycin-Resistant Genotypes and Eradication of Helicobacter Pylori. JOURNAL OF
11. FRANCAVILLA R., MAGISTÀ AM, BUCCI N, VILLIRILLO A, BOSCARELLI G, MAPPA L, LEONE G, FICO S,
CASTELLANETA S, INDRIO F, LIONETTI E, MORAMARCO F, CAVALLO L (2010). Comparison of esophageal pH and multichannel intraluminal impedance testing in pediatric patients with suspected gastroesophageal
reflux. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, vol. 50; p. 154-160, ISSN: 0277-
12. FRANCAVILLA R., MINIELLO V, MAGISTÀ AM, DE CANIO A, BUCCI N, GAGLIARDI F, LIONETTI E,
CASTELLANETA S, POLIMENO L, PECCARISI L, INDRIO F, CAVALLO L (2010). A Randomized Controlled
Trial of Lactobacillus GG in Children With Functional Abdominal Pain. PEDIATRICS, vol. 126; p. 1445-1552, ISSN: 0031-4005
13. INDRIO F, RIEZZO G, RAIMONDI F, FRANCAVILLA R., MONTAGNA O, VALENZANO ML, CAVALLO L, BOEHM
G (2010). Prebiotics improve gastric motility and gastric electrical activity in preterm newborns. JOURNAL
OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, ISSN: 0277-2116
14. LIONETTI E, FRANCAVILLA R., PAVONE P, PAVONE L, FRANCAVILLA T, PULVIRENTI A, GIUGNO R,
RUGGIERI M (2010). The neurology of coeliac disease in childhood: what is the evidence? A systematic
review and meta-analysis. DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE AND CHILD NEUROLOGY, ISSN: 0012-1622
15. LIONETTI E, INDRIO F, PAVONE L, BORRELLI G, CAVALLO L, FRANCAVILLA R. (2010). Role of probiotics in
pediatric patients with Helicobacter pylori infection: a comprehensive review of the literature.
HELICOBACTER, vol. 15; p. 79-87, ISSN: 1083-4389
16. MINIELLO VL, BRUNETTI L, TESSE R, NATILE M, ARMENIO L, FRANCAVILLA R., J PEDIATR
GASTROENTEROL NUTR. MAY, - (2010). Lactobacillus reuteri modulates cytokines production in exhaled
breath condensate of children with atopic dermatitis. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND
NUTRITION, vol. 50; p. 573-576, ISSN: 0277-2116
17. TERESI S, CRAPISI M, VALLEJO MD, CASTELLANETA SP, FRANCAVILLA R., IACONO G, RAVELLI A,
MENEGAZZI P, LOUALI M, CATASSI C (2010). Celiac disease seropositivity in Saharawi children: a follow-
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up and family study. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, vol. 50; p. 506-509,
18. DI CAGNO R, RIZZELLO CG, GAGLIARDI F, RICCIUTI P, NDAGIJIMANA M, FRANCAVILLA R., GUERZONI ME,
CRECCHIO C, GOBBETTI M, DE ANGELIS M (2009). Different fecal microbiotas and volatile organic
compounds in treated and untreated children with celiac disease. APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY, vol. 75; p. 3963-3971, ISSN: 0099-2240
19. FAIENZA MF, DELVECCHIO M, INDRIO F, FRANCAVILLA R., ACQUAFREDDA A, CAVALLO L (2009). Acute
pancreatitis in a girl with panhypopituitarism due to craniopharyngioma on growth hormone treatment. A combination of risk factors. HORMONE RESEARCH, vol. 71; p. 372-375, ISSN: 0301-0163
20. FRANCAVILLA R., FAVIA V, BUCCI N, INDRIO F, BERARDI M, CAVALLO L (2009). Bulimia and cough:
psychogenic or organic?. LANCET, vol. 373; p. 2170, ISSN: 0140-6736
21. INDRIO F, RIEZZO G, RAIMONDI F, BISCEGLIA M, CAVALLO L, FRANCAVILLA R. (2009). The effects of
probiotics on feeding tolerance, bowel habits, and gastrointestinal motility in preterm newborns. JOURNAL
OF PEDIATRICS, vol. 152; p. 801-806, ISSN: 0022-3476
22. INDRIO F, RIEZZO G, RAIMONDI F, BISCEGLIA M, CAVALLO L, FRANCAVILLA R. (2009). Effects of probiotic
and prebiotic on gastrointestinal motility in newborns. JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY,
23. INDRIO F, RIEZZO G, RAIMONDI F, CAVALLO L, FRANCAVILLA R. (2009). Regurgitation in healthy and non
healthy infants. THE ITALIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS, vol. 35; p. 39-41, ISSN: 1824-7288
24. LIONETTI E, FRANCAVILLA R., MAIURI L, RUGGIERI M, SPINA M, PAVONE P, FRANCAVILLA T, MAGISTÀ
AM, PAVONE L (2009). Headache in pediatric patients with celiac disease and its prevalence as a diagnostic
clue. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, vol. 49; p. 202-207, ISSN: 0277-2116
25. LIONETTI E, FRANCAVILLA R., RUGGIERI M, DI STEFANO V, PRINCIPI MB, PAVONE L (2009). Recurrent
peptic ulcer disease in a pediatric patient with type 1 neurofibromatosis and primary ciliary dyskinesia. MINERVA PEDIATRICA, vol. 5; p. 55-559, ISSN: 0026-4946
26. NICASTRO E, LOUDIANOS G, ZANCAN L, D'ANTIGA L, MAGGIORE G, MARCELLINI M, BARBERA C,
MARAZZI MG, FRANCAVILLA R., PASTORE M, VAJRO P, D'AMBROSI M, VEGNENTE A, RANUCCI G, IORIO R (2009). Genotype-phenotype correlation in Italian children with Wilson's disease. JOURNAL OF
HEPATOLOGY, vol. 50; p. 555-561, ISSN: 0168-8278
27. RIEZZO G, INDRIO F, RAIMONDI F, MONTAGNA O, SALVIA G, MASSIMO B, POLIMENO L, CAVALLO L,
FRANCAVILLA R. (2009). Maturation of gastric electrical activity, gastric emptying and intestinal permeability in preterm newborns during the first month of life. THE ITALIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS,
28. BRUNETTI L, FRANCAVILLA R., TESSE R, FIERMONTE P, FIORE FP, LORÉ M, MARGIOTTA M, ARMENIO L
(2008). Exhaled breath condensate cytokines and pH in pediatric asthma and atopic dermatitis. ALLERGY
29. DELLA CORTE C, FALCHETTI D, NEBBIA G, CALACOCI M, PASTORE M, FRANCAVILLA R., MARCELLINI M,
VAJRO P, IORIO R (2008). Management of cholelithiasis in Italian children: a national multicenter study.
WORLD JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY, vol. 14(9); p. 1383-1388, ISSN: 1007-9327
30. DELLA CORTE C, FALCHETTI D, NEBBIA G, CALACOCI M, PASTORE M, FRANCAVILLA R., MARCELLINI M,
VAJRO P, IORIO R (2008). Management of cholelithiasis in Italian children: a national multicenter study. WORLD JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY, ISSN: 1007-9327
31. FRANCAVILLA R., LIONETTI E, CASTELLANETA SP, MAGISTÀ AM, MAUROGIOVANNI G, BUCCI N, DE CANIO
A, INDRIO F, CAVALLO L, IERARDI E, MINIELLO VL (2008). Inhibition of Helicobacter pylori infection in humans by Lactobacillus reuteri ATCC 55730 and effect on eradication therapy: a pilot study.
HELICOBACTER, vol. 13(2); p. 127-134, ISSN: 1083-4389
32. FRANCAVILLA R., LIONETTI E, CAVALLO L (2008). Sequential treatment for Helicobacter pylori eradication
33. INDRIO F, MAGISTÀ AM, CAVALLO L, FRANCAVILLA R. (2008). Gastroesophageal reflux in preterm infants:
how acid should it be?. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, vol. 46(1); p. 96-
34. MINIELLO VL, FRANCAVILLA R., BRUNETTI L, FRANCO C, LAURIA B, LIEGGI MS, LIPPOLIS P, RICAPITO V,
ARMENIO L (2008). [Primary allergy prevention: partially or extensively hydrolyzed infant formulas?].
MINERVA PEDIATRICA, vol. 6; p. 1437-4443, ISSN: 0026-4946
35. NICASTRO E, LOUDIANOS G, ZANCAN L, D'ANTIGA L, MAGGIORE G, MARCELLINI M, BARBERA C,
MARAZZI MG, FRANCAVILLA R., PASTORE M, VAJRO P, D'AMBROSI M, VEGNENTE A, RANUCCI G, IORIO R
(2008). Genotype-phenotype correlation in Italian children with Wilson's disease. JOURNAL OF HEPATOLOGY, ISSN: 0168-8278
36. BRUNETTI L, COLAZZO D, FRANCAVILLA R., TESSE R, DE SARIO V, LORÈ M, ARMENIO L (2007). The role
of pulmonary infection in pediatric asthma. ALLERGY AND ASTHMA PROCEEDINGS, vol. 2; p. 190-193,
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37. CATASSI C, FABIANI E, IACONO G, D'AGATE C, FRANCAVILLA R., BIAGI F, VOLTA U, ACCOMANDO S,
PICARELLI A, DE VITIS I, PIANELLI G, GESUITA R, CARLE F, MANDOLESI A, BEARZI I, FASANO A (2007). A prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to establish a safe gluten threshold for patients with
celiac disease. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION, vol. 85; p. 260-266, ISSN: 0002-9165
38. INDRIO F, RAIMONDI F, LAFORGIA N, RIEZZO G, POLIMENO L, FRANCAVILLA R. (2007). Effect of
hyperbilirubinemia on intestinal permeability in healthy term newborns. ACTA PAEDIATRICA, vol. 1; p. 73-
39. MAGISTA AM, INDRIO F, BALDASSARRE M, BUCCI N, MENOLASCINA A, MAUTONE A, FRANCAVILLA R.
(2007). Multichannel intraluminal impedance to detect relationship between gastroesophageal reflux and
apnoea of prematurity. DIGESTIVE AND LIVER DISEASE, vol. 39; p. 216-221, ISSN: 1590-8658
40. MINIELLO VL, BRUNETTI L, CAFAGNA R, LIEGGI MS, LIPPOLIS P, NATILE M, FRANCAVILLA R., ARMENIO L
(2007). Phytoterapy: a glimmer of hope in the prevention of recurrent respiratory tract infections in children. MINERVA PEDIATRICA, vol. 4; p. 289-295, ISSN: 0026-4946
41. BRUNETTI L, RANA S, LOSPALLUTI ML, PIETRAFESA A, FRANCAVILLA R., FANELLI M, ARMENIO L (2006).
Prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in a cohort of 1,207 children of southern Italy. CHEST, vol. 1930; p. 1935, ISSN: 0012-3692
42. CASTELLANETA A, DI LEO A, FRANCAVILLA R., MARGIOTTA M, BARONE M, AMORUSO A, TROIANI L,
THOMSON AW, FRANCAVILLA A (2006). Functional modification of CD11c+ liver dendritic cells during liver regeneration after partial hepatectomy in mice. HEPATOLOGY, vol. 43; p. 807-816, ISSN: 0270-9139
43. INDRIO F, BALDASSARRE ME, FRANCAVILLA R. (2006). Will hyperbilirubinemic neonates ever benefit from
oral zinc salt?. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, vol. 1; p. 118-119, ISSN:
44. LIONETTI E, MINIELLO VL, CASTELLANETA SP, MAGISTA AM, DE CANIO A, MAUROGIOVANNI G, IERARDI
E, CAVALLO L, FRANCAVILLA R. (2006). Lactobacillus reuteri therapy to reduce side-effects during anti-
Helicobacter pylori treatment in children: a randomized placebo controlled trial. ALIMENTARY PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS, vol. 24; p. 1461-1468, ISSN: 0269-2813
45. LIONETTIL E, FICO S, MAUROGIOVANNI G, CAVALLO L, FRANCAVILLA R. (2006). Treatment for
Helicobacter pylori in children. Recent advances. RECENTI PROGRESSI IN MEDICINA, vol. 9; p. 472-479, ISSN: 0034-1193
46. BRUNETTI L, FRANCAVILLA R., LEONARDO MINIELLO V, LEONE M, RANA M, COLAZZO D, LOGRILLO P,
FAVOINO B, ARMENIO L. (2005). Influence of HLA antigens and OSAS in childhood: a preliminary report.
JOURNAL OF SLEEP RESEARCH, vol. 14; p. 157-162, ISSN: 0962-1105
47. BRUNETTI L, FRANCAVILLA R., TESSE R, FIERMONTE P, DAMBRA P, MASSAGLI M, LORIA, MP, ARMENIO L.
(2005). Effects of oral bacterial immunotherapy in children with atopic eczema/dermatitis syndrome : a
pilot study. BIODRUGS, vol. 19(6); p. 393-399, ISSN: 1173-8804
48. FRANCAVILLA R., LIONETTI E, CASTELLANETA SP, MAGISTA AM, BOSCARELLI G, PISCITELLI D, AMORUSO
A, DI LEO A, MINIELLO VL, FRANCAVILLA A, CAVALLO L, IERARDI E. (2005). Improved efficacy of 10-Day
sequential treatment for Helicobacter pylori eradication in children: a randomized trial. GASTROENTEROLOGY; p. 1414-1419, ISSN: 0016-5085
49. FRANCAVILLA R., MARGIOTTA M, MARANGI S, BURATTINI O, FRANCAVILLA A, PANELLA, C, IERARDI E.
(2005). Immunohistostaining of hepatitis C virus non-structural protein 4 in ependymocytes of uninfected
mice: an antigenic mimicry?. SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY, vol. 40(8); p. 992-994, ISSN: 0036-5521
50. HADZIC N, FRANCAVILLA R., CHAMBERS SM, CASTELLANETA S, PORTMANN B, MIELI-VERGANI G. (2005).
Outcome of PiSS and PiSZ alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency presenting with liver involv. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS, vol. 164; p. 250-252, ISSN: 0340-6199
51. MAGISTA AM, IERARDI E, CASTELLANETA S, MINIELLO VL, LIONETTI E, FRANCAVILLA A, ROS P, RIGILLO
N, DI LEO A, FRANCAVILLA R. (2005). Helicobacter pylori status and symptom assessment two years after eradication in pediatric patients from a high prevalence area. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC
GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, vol. 40; p. 312-318, ISSN: 0277-2116
52. MARTIRE B, GENTILE A, FRANCAVILLA R., DE SANTIS A, DE MATTIA D. (2005). Successful treatment with
cyclosporine A of HCV-driven chronic liver disease mimicking autoimmune hepatitis in a patient with common variable immunodeficiency. IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY AND IMMUNOTOXICOLOGY, vol. 27(4); p.
53. POLIZZI A, FRANCAVILLA R., CASTALDO G, SANTOSTASI T, TOMAIUOLO R, MANCA A, DE ROBERTIS F,
MAPPA L, OLIVERIO FP, SALVATORE F, RIGILLO N (2005). Phenotypic expression of genotype-phenotype
correlation in cystic fibrosis patients carrying the 852del22 mutation. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL
GENETICS. PART A, vol. 132; p. 434-440, ISSN: 1552-4825
54. BRUNETTI L, FRANCAVILLA R., MINIELLO VL, PLATZER MH, RIZZI D, LOSPALLUTI ML, POULSEN LK,
ARMENIO L, SKOV PS. (2004). High prevalence of autoimmune urticaria in children with chronic urticaria.
JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY, vol. 114; p. 922-927, ISSN: 0091-6749
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55. IORIO R, D'AMBROSI M, MARCELLINI M, BARBERA C, MAGGIORE G, ZANCAN L, GIACCHINO R, VAJRO P,
MARAZZI MG, FRANCAVILLA R., MICHIELUTTI F, RESTI M, FREDIANI T, PASTORE M, MAZZARELLA G, FUSCO G, CIRILLO F, ANGELA VEGNENTE (2004). Serum Transaminases in Children with Wilson's Disease.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, vol. 39; p. 331-336, ISSN: 0277-2116
56. IORIO R, D'AMBROSI M, MARCELLINI M, BARBERA C, MAGGIORE G, ZANCAN L, GIACCHINO R, VAJRO P,
MARAZZI MG, FRANCAVILLA R., MICHIELUTTI F, RESTI M, FREDIANI T, PASTORE M, MAZZARELLA G,
FUSCO G, CIRILLO F, VEGNENTE A, HEPATOLOGY COMMITTEE OF ITALIAN SOCIETY OF PAEDIATRIC
GASTROENTEROLOGY HEPATOLOGY AND NUTRITION (2004). Serum transaminases in children with Wilson's disease. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, vol. 4; p. 1173-1174,
57. IORIO R, D'AMBROSI M, MARCELLINI M, BARBERA C, MAGGIORE G, ZANCAN L, GIACCHINO R, VAJRO P,
MARAZZI MG, FRANCAVILLA R., MICHIELUTTI F, RESTI M, FREDIANI T, PASTORE M, VEGNENTE A (2004). Persistence of elevated aminotransferases in Wilson's disease despite adequate therapy. HEPATOLOGY,
58. FRANCAVILLA R., MINIELLO VL, BRUNETTI L, LIONETTI ME, ARMENIO L. (2003). Hepatitis and cholestasis
in infancy: clinical and nutritional aspects. ACTA PAEDIATRICA. SUPPLEMENT, vol. 91(441); p. 101-104,
59. IERARDI E, DI LEO A, BARONE M, MARANGI S, BURATTINI O, PANARESE A, MARGIOTTA M, FRANCAVILLA
R., PANELLA C, FRANCAVILLA A, CUOMO R. (2003). Tumor necrosis factor alpha and apoptosis in
Helicobacter pylori related progressive gastric damage: a possible mechanism of immune system
involvement in epithelial turnover regulation. IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY AND IMMUNOTOXICOLOGY, vol.
60. IERARDI E, MUSCATIELLO N, NACCHIERO N, GENTILE M, MARGOTTA M, MARANGI S, DE FRANCESCO V,
FRANCAVILLA R., BARONE M, FALEO D, PANELLA C, FRANCAVILLA A, CUOMO R. (2003). Second harmanic
imaging in proves trans-abdominal ultrasound detection of biliary sludge in "Idiopathic" pancreatitis. ALIMENTARY PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS, vol. 17; p. 473-477, ISSN: 0269-2813
61. IERARDI E, RENDINA M, FRANCAVILLA R., BARONE M, CASTELLANETA A, PANELLA C, FRANCAVILLA A,
CUOMO R. (2003). Mycophenolate mofetil in the treatment of autoimmune HCV-associated haematological disorders showing steroid resistance or dependence. JOURNAL OF VIRAL HEPATITIS, vol. 10(5); p. 390-
62. D'ANTIGA L, DHAWAN A, PORTMANN B, FRANCAVILLA R., RELA N, HEATON N, MIELI-VERGANI G. (2002).
Late cellular rejection in paediatric liver transplantation: aetiology and outcome. TRANSPLANTATION, vol. 73; p. 80-84, ISSN: 0041-1337
63. CECI O, MARGIOTTA M, MARELLO F, FRANCAVILLA R., LERARDI E, LOIZZI P, IMPEDOVO L, FRANCAVILLA
A (2001). High rate of spontaneous viral clearance in a cohort of vertically infected hepatitis C virus infants: what lies behind?. JOURNAL OF HEPATOLOGY, vol. 5; p. 667-668, ISSN: 0168-8278
64. CECI O, MARGIOTTA M, MARELLO F, FRANCAVILLA R., LOIZZI P, FRANCAVILLA A, MAUTONE A, IMPEDOVO
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Pharmacy Update – April 2011 Issues are also available at www.SSPHO.org In this issue: -Summary of the February P&T meeting (pgs 1 - 3) Summary of February P&T Meeting Updated review of azelastine (Astelin & Astepro limited health plan coverage of Astepro are also issues Nasal Sprays): The Committee considered an updated to consider (see table below)