Publicaciones
Publicaciones científicas seleccionadas, sobre medicina y fisiología del buceo
2024 jul 1
Higher proportion of prematurely born adults in elite breath-hold divers
Pique H, Theunisse S, Balestra C, Valdivia J, Melikhov O

Introduction: Preterm birth may significantly impair the functional and anatomical development of the respiratory system and could be a background for various life-long medical sequelae.

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2024 jun 1
Cardiovascular effects of breath - hold diving at altitude
Marabotti C, Laurino M, Passera M, Cialoni D, Franzino E, Benvenuti C, Pingitore A

Hypoxia, centralization of blood in pulmonary vessels, and increased cardiac output during physical exertion are the pathogenetic pathways of acute pulmonary edema observed during exposure to extraordinary environments.

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2024 mar 5
Oxidative Stress and Cerebral Vascular Tone: The Role of Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species
Salvagno M, Sterchele ED, Zaccarelli M, Mrakic-Sposta S, Welsby IJ, Balestra C, Taccone FS

The brain’s unique characteristics make it exceptionally susceptible to oxidative stress, which arises from an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, reactive nitrogen species (RNS) production, and antioxidant defense mechanisms.

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2024 mar 6
Oxy- Inflammation in Humans during Underwater Activities
Vezzoli A, Mrakic-Sposta S, Brizzolari A, Balestra C, Camporesi EM, Bosco G

Underwater activities are characterized by an imbalance between reactive oxygen/nitrogen species (RONS) and antioxidant mechanisms, which can be associated with an inflammatory response, depending on O2 availability.

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2024 ene 5
Editorial: Physiological telemonitoring and interventional telemedicine in extreme environments
C. Balestra, G. Bosco, D. Cialoni, J. Kot, R. Pelliccia and A. Marroni

Introduction Telemetric systems, including wearable, implantable, and consumable sensors, allow extensive health-related monitoring not yet available in all conditions to which humans are exposed.

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