Food and Public Health

Food and Public Health covers all aspects of food and public health in the form of review articles, original articles, case reports, short communications, letters to the editor, and book reviews. The International Editorial Board is dedicated to producing a high quality scientific journal of interest to researchers and practitioners from many disciplines.


Giuseppe La Torre

Editorial Board Member of Food and Public Health

Professor, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy

Research Areas

Public Health, Epidemiology, Systematic Review

Education

1999M.S.Erasmus University Rotterdam
2006Ph.DErasmus University Rotterdam

Experience

2007-presentPresident of the EUPHA Section of Public Health Epidemiology
2007-present President of the EUPHA Section of Public Health Epidemiology
Associate Professor in Public Health and Management at the Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University, Rome
Professor of Hygiene, Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Catholic University Rome, University of Rome "La Sapienza", University of Cassino)
Head of the Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome

Membership

Member of the EURO Working Party on Lifestyle, coordinated by Prof. Kirch
Member of the Scientific Committee of the International Center for Immunization Strategies (ICIS), coordinated by Prof. Ricciardi and Prof. Muir Gray
Member of the Italian Public Health Association (S.It.I.)
Member of the European Public Health Association (EUPHA)
Member of the Health Technology Assessment International (HTAi)
Member of the Italian Society of Health Technology Assessment (SIHTA)

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums/Journals/Books

[1]  Martines V, La Torre G. Vincenzo Tiberio, precursore degli studi sulla penicillina. 1996; 8: 325-27;
[2]  De Vito E, La Torre G, Scarlini G, D'Aguanno G, Zampelli A, Di Russo S, Ricciardi G. Impatto sanitario ed economico di un focolaio epidemico di Brucellosi umana in Italia Centrale. Igiene Moderna 1997; 107:439-453.
[3]  De Vito E, Langiano E, La Torre G, Martellucci L, Vellucci GM, Soave G, Ricciardi G. Anticorpi contro il virus della Rosolia, il Toxoplasma gondii ed il Cytomegalovirus in un campione di donne del Basso Lazio in età fertile. Giornale Italiano di Ostetricia e Ginecologia 1998; 3: 93-97.
[4]  La Torre G, Langiano E, De Vito E, Soave G, Ricciardi G. Abitudine al fumo di tabacco negli studenti universitari: risultati di un'indagine campionaria sugli studenti di Cassino. Igiene Moderna 1998; 110: 377-387.
[5]  De Vito E, Berardi D, Langiano E, La Torre G, Zanon A, Ricciardi G. Indagine sulla stato nutrizionale della popolazione in età scolastica della Provincia di Frosinone. Igiene Moderna 1998; 110: 469-478.
[6]  La Torre G, Giattino G. Epidemiologia degli infortuni in ambito sportivo e la legge 626/94 sulla sicurezza e salute dei lavoratori. Med Sport 1999, 52: 21-28. (IF = 0.092)
[7]  La Torre G, De Vito E, Sabetta T, Zanon A, Ricciardi G. Tasso di copertura vaccinale e conoscenze dei genitori sulle vaccinazioni: risultato di un'indagine campionaria in un Distretto rurale del Basso Lazio. Difesa Sociale 1999; 5: 43-52.
[8]  De Vito E, Berardi D, Langiano E, La Torre G, Ricciardi G. Ipertensione in età scolare: indagine sui valori pressori di una popolazione di studenti in provincia di Frosinone. Igiene Moderna 1999; 112: 641-651.
[9]  De Vito E, La Torre G, Langiano E, Berardi D, Ricciardi G. Overweight and obesity among secondary school children in Central Italy. European Journal of Epidemiology 1999; 15: 649-54. (IF = 0, 762)
[10]  Picchio M, Lombardi A, Zolovkins A, Mihelson M, La Torre G: Tension-free Laparoscopic and Open Hernia Repair: Randomized Controlled Trial of Early Results. World J Surg 1999; 23: 1004-1009. (IF = 2, 025)
[11]  La Torre G, Perna P, Maddalena F, Ricciardi G. Attività fisica e stato nutrizionale negli studenti delle Scuole Medie Inferiori in Provincia di Frosinone. Corporeità 1999; 12(1-2):27-35.
[12]  Angelillo IF, Ricciardi G, Nante N, Boccia A, Bianco A, La Torre G, Vinci V, De Giusti M. Appropriateness of hospital utilization in Italy. Public Health 2000, 114: 9-14. (IF = 0, 509)
[13]  La Torre G, Limongelli F, Marini L, D'Acunto M, Brancaccio P, D'Angiò G. Conoscenze, attitudini e comportamenti nei confronti del doping: aspetti metodologici della ricerca e studio pilota. Ital J Sport Sci 2000; 7 (2): 37-44.
[14]  La Torre G, Feola I, De Vito E, Ricciardi G. Indagine epidemiologica sulla prevalenza dell'ipertensione arteriosa nell'isola di Ponza. Ann Ig 2001; 13 (4): 299-310.
[15]  La Torre G, Limongelli F, Masala D, D'Acunto M, Maddalena F, Perna P, Brancaccio P, Della Pietra A, Fioretti L, Ricciardi G. Conoscenze, attitudini e comportamenti nei confronti del doping e degli integratori alimentari in un campione di atleti del Centro-Sud Italia. Med Sport 2001; 54 (3): 229-234. (IF = 0.092)
[16]  Bononi M, La Torre G, Ce Cesare A, Fiori E, Galati G, Antonellis T, Cimitan A, Atella F, Cangemi B, Ricciardi G. A randomised clinical trial of the effect of Echinacea Compositum S on the prophylaxis of post-operative infections. Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene 2001; 42: 30-35.
[17]  Langiano E, Atrei P, La Torre G, De Vito E, Ricciardi G. Indagine sulla presenza di batteri patogeni in alimenti venduti al dettaglio nella città di Cassino. Ann Ig 2002, 14: 97-103.
[18]  De Vito E, Langiano E, Cocorocchia G, La Torre G, Ricciardi G. Diffusione in ambiente idrico di oocisti di Cryptosporidium spp. Igiene Moderna 2002; 117: 9-17.
[19]  La Torre G, Bertazzoni G, Zotta D, Van Beeck E, Ricciardi G. Epidemiology of accidents among users of two-wheeled motor vehicles: a surveillance study in two Italian cities. Eur J Public Health 2002; 12 (2): 99-103. (IF = 1, 281)
[20]  La Torre G, De Vito E, Martellucci L, Langiano E, Ricciardi G. Conoscenze, attitudini e comportamenti riferiti in materia di Malattie Sessualmente trasmesse negli studenti di tre Istituti superiori di Cassino. Ann Ig 2002; 14: 233-242.
[21]  La Torre G, Piccirilli F, Perna P, Capelli G, Ricciardi G. La cultura della Sicurezza e dell'Igiene del lavoro in ambiente scolastico: indagine fra i Capi di Istituto del Centro-Sud Italia. Educazione sanitaria e promozione della salute 2002; 3: 204-211.
[22]  La Torre G, Bertazzoni G, Lorè B, Rossi S, Valeri B, Ricciardi G. Epidemiologia degli incidenti stradali con gli scooter nella città di Roma: differenze prima e dopo l'introduzione della legge sull'estensione dell'obbligatorietà del casco. Giornale di Medicina D'Urgenza e Pronto Soccorso 2002; 9-15.
[23]  La Torre G, Colazingari G, Arzano I, Capelli G, Ricciardi G. Conoscenze, attitudini e comportamenti sessuali negli HIV-sieropositivi del Centro di riferimento AIDS di Latina. Ann Ig 2002; 14: 465-72.
[24]  La Torre G. Disability management: attualità e prospettive. Sanità e Sicurezza 2002; 3:
[25]  La Torre G, Perna P, De Vito E, Langiano E; Ricciardi G. Health-related knowledge and socio-economic status: a study of adolescents in Central Italy. Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene 2002; 43: 46-51.
[26]  Innocenzi D, Alò PL, Balzani A, Sebastiani V, Silipo V, La Torre G, Ricciardi G, Bosman C, Calvieri S. Fatty Acid Synthase expression in Melanoma. J Cutan Pathol 2003; 30 (1): 23-8. (IF = 1, 083)
[27]  Innocenzi D, Balzani A, Montesi G, La Torre G, Penna S, Scuderi N, Calvieri S. Evidenza delle modificazioni cutanee indotte dalla tecnica LPG mediante analisi di immagine. DermoCosmetologia 2003; 2(1): 9-15.
[28]  La Torre G. Epidemiologia degli incidenti stradali con gli scooter in Italia: efficacia del casco nel prevenire i traumi cranici. Recenti Progressi in Medicina 2003; 94 (1): 1-4.
[29]  La Torre G, De Vito E, Colarossi, Tucciarone M, Langiano E, Cipriani L, Ricciardi G. Epidemiology of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) antibodies in blood donors from the province of Latina, Italy. European Journal of Epidemiology 2003; 18 (7): 691-4. (IF = 0, 762)
[30]  La Torre G, De Vito E, Capelli G, Langiano E, Ferrara M, Ricciardi G. Conoscenze ed atteggiamenti dei presidi e dei docenti delle scuole in provincia di Frosinone in materia di educazione alla salute. Educazione sanitaria e promozione della salute 2003; 26 (3): 200-7.
[31]  La Torre G, Masala D, De Vito E, Arzano I, Fargione V, Capelli G. Attività fisica e Stato socio-economico.Risultati di uno studio pilota. Medicina dello Sport 2003; 3: 178-83. (IF = 0.092)
[32]  La Torre G, Sabatini A, Andreana G, La Torre F, Capelli G. Epidemiologia dell'annegamento accidentale in Italia nei bambini di eta' inferiore a 5 anni. Ann Ig 2003; 5: 521-8.
[33]  De Vito E., Arzano I., Berardi D., Capelli G., Gentile A., Langiano E., La Torre G. Prevenzione dell'obesita' infantile: risultati di uno studio pilota in Italia Centrale. Igiene Moderna 2004; 121: 301-13.
[34]  Ricciardi G, La Torre G. Sclerosi Laterale Amiotrofica: aspetti epidemiologici. FIGC Settore Tecnico I quaderni 2004; 22-27.
[35]  La Torre G, Vezzo D, Arcese R, Bongiovanni C, Capelli G, Ricciardi G. Occurrence and correlates of HIV and Hepatitis B/C virus infections among prisoners of Southern Lazio, Italy. Italian Journal of Public Health 2004; 33-9.
[36]  Randò T, Bancale A, Baranello G, Bini M, De Belvis AG, Epifanio R, Frisone MF, Gazzetta A, La Torre G. Ricci D, Signorini S, Tinelli F, Biagioni E, Veggiotti P, Mercuri E, Fazzi E, Cioni G, Guzzetta G. Visual function in infants with West syndrome: correlation with EEG patterns. Epilepsia 2004; 45 (7): 781-6. (IF = 3, 271)
[37]  De Renzi G, Bertone C, Cauchi Inglott D, Reverso Giovantin E, Arzano I, La Torre G. Confronto tra Waaler-Rose test e ricerca del fattore reumatoide in immunoturbidimetria. Rivista di Medicina di Laboratorio 2004; 5 (2): 1-5.
[38]  La Torre G, Limongelli F, Masala D, Brancaccio P, D'Aponte A, Canonico R, Capelli G, Mannocci A, Ricciardi G. Determinants of drug use in sport: a survey on Italian athletes. Italian Journal of Public Health 2004; 3-4: 91-5.
[39]  Tolusso B, Fabris M, Sacco S, Gremese E, La Torre G, Tomietto P, Ferraccioli GF. Tumor Necrosis Factor in patients with reumatoid arthritis. Human Immunology 2004; 65 (12): 1420-6. (IF = 2, 373)
[40]  La Torre G, Iovine D, Masala D, Lecce L, Capelli G, Mannocci A, Ricciardi G. E' possibile prevenire l'uso dei farmaci nello sport con l'informazione? Risultati di un trial nei body-builders. Movimento 2004; 20 (2): 33-9.
[41]  La Torre G, Moretti C, Capitano D, Alonzi M T, Ferrara M, Gentile A, Mannocci A, Capelli G. La prevenzione del tabagismo: risultati di uno studio controllato randomizzato in adolescenti scolarizzati in Cassino. Rivista Italiana di Medicina dell'Adolescenza 2004; 2(3): 36-40.
[42]  La Torre G, Sibaud L, Capelli G, Cuccurullo P, Rossi G, Picano V, De Stefano F, Ricciardi G. La qualità nei servizi socio-sanitari: la valutazione della soddisfazione della persona-utente in reparti di riabilitazione intensiva di tre case di cura private. L'Igiene Moderna 2004; 122: 301-12.
[43]  La Torre G, Boccia S, Ricciardi G. Glutathione S-Transferase M1 status and gastric cancer risk: a meta-analysis. Cancer Letters 2005; 217: 53-60. (IF = 2.614)
[44]  Boccia A, Damiani G, D'Errico MM, Farinaro E, Gregorio P, Nante N, Santè P, Siliquini R, Ricciardi G, La Torre G, Boccia S, Villari P et al.. Age-and sex-related utilisation of cardiac procedures and interventions: a multicentric study in Italy. Int J Cardiol 2005; 101 (2): 179-83. (IF = 1.892)
[45]  Persiani R, D'Ugo D, Rausei S, Sermoneta D, Barone C, Pozzo C, Ricci R, La Torre G, Picciocchi A. Prognostic Indicators After Preoperative Chemotherapy in Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer (LAGC). Journal of Surgical Oncology 2005; 89: 227-236. (IF = 1.991)
[46]  Dall'Oglio F, Nasca MR, La Torre G, Ricciardi G, Potenza C, Micali G. Topical immunomodulator therapy with squaric acid dibutylester (sadbe) is a disease modifying treatment for severe alopecia areata (aa): results of open-label, paired-comparison, clinical trial. J Dermatol Treat 2005; 16: 10-14. (IF = 0.301)
[47]  Boccia S, La Torre G, Gianfagna F, Ricciardi G. Meta-analysis of NAT2 and gastric cancer. Italian Journal of Public Health 2005; 53-7.
[48]  Aprile I, Caliandro P, La Torre G, Tonali P, Foschini M, Mondelli M, Bertolini C, piazzino DB, and Padua L. Multicentre study of peroneal mononeuropathy: clinical, neurophysiological and quality of life assessment. J Peripher Nerv Syst 2005; 10(3): 259-68 (IF = 2.633)
[49]  Randò T, Bancale A, Baranello G, Bini M, De Belvis AG, Epifanio R, Frisone MF, Guzzetta A, La Torre G, Ricci D, Signorini S, Tinelli F, Biagioni E, Veggiotti P, Mercuri E, Fazzi E, Cioni G, Guzzetta F. Cognitive competence at the onset of West syndrome: correlation with EEG-patterns and visual function. Develop Med Child Neurology 2005; 11: 760-5. (IF = 1.898)
[50]  La Torre G, De Vito E, Barra M, Masala D, Tartaglia A, Mannocci A, Ricco A, Capelli G, Ricciardi G. Applicabilità del nuovo Atto di Intesa Stato-Regioni per la gestione degli impianti natatori. Annali di Igiene 2005; 17(4): 281-8.
[51]  La Torre G, Mannocci A, Quaranta G, La Torre F. Determinants of traffic accident mortality in Italy, 1997-1999. Italian Journal of Public Health 2005; 2: 59-61.
[52]  De Santis M, Bosello F, La Torre G et al. Functional, radiological and biological markers of alveolitis and infections of the lower respiratory tract in patients with systemic sclerosis. Respiratory Res 2005 Aug 17;6:96 (IF = 4.03)
[53]  Ricciardi G, La Torre G, Agostinelli A, Mannocci A, von Pinoci M, Damiani G, Boccia A. Il Disability Management: un nuovo approccio per la prevenzione. Igiene e Sanità Pubblica 2005; 61: 513-526.
[54]  Caracciolo B, La Torre G, De Vito E, Arzano I, Moretti C, Ferrara M, Gentile A, Capelli G. Validazione di un questionario per la valutazione delle conoscenze degli adolescenti in materia di malattie sessualmente trasmesse (MST). Educazione sanitaria e Promozione della Salute 2005; 28(2): 131-143
[55]  Boccia S, Persiani R, La Torre G, Rausei S, Arzani D, Gianfagna F, Romano-Spica V, D'Ugo D and Ricciardi G. Sulfotransferase 1A1 (SULT1A1) polymorphism as a predisposition factor for gastric cancer: a case-control analysis. Cancer Letter 2005; 229(2):235-43. (IF = 2.614)
[56]  La Torre G, Villani A, Capelli G, Esposito M, Federico B, Agostinelli A, De Vito E. Il mondo giovanile: risultati di un'indagine nel Basso Lazio. Educazione Sanitaria e Promozione della Salute 2005; 28(3): 214-25.
[57]  Mettimano M, Specchia ML, La Torre G, Bruno A, Ricciardi G, Romano Spica V, Savi L. Lack of association of CCR genes polymorphisms and left ventricular hypertrophy in essential hypertension. British J Biomed Scie 2005; 62(3): 133-6. (IF = 1.179)
[58]  La Torre G, Chiaradia G, Ricciardi G. School-based smoking prevention in children and adolescents: review of the scientific literature. J Public Health 2005; 13: 285-90.
[59]  La Torre G, Mannocci A, Agostinelli A. The Harvard Medical Practice Study I, Study II and Study III. Italian J Public Health 2005; 2(3-4): 91-2.
[60]  Tedeschi A, Dall'Oglio F, Tardone B, La Torre G, Micali G. Valutazione dell'efficacia e della tollerabilità di preparati topici a base di Relaxor Bx Complex?-Studio clinico randomizzato. DermoCosmetologia 2005; 4(2):13-7.
[61]  Innocenzi D, La Torre G, Panetta C, Nasca MR, Micali G, Calvieri S. Skin structural modifications induced by mechanical stress. Journal of Medicine 2005; 36: 91-105
[62]  Mettimano M, Specchia ML, La Torre G, Bruno A, Ricciardi G, Savi L, Romano Spica V. Blood pressure regulation by CCR genes. Clinical and Experimental Hypertension 2006; 28(7): 611-618. (IF = 0.816)
[63]  Lanza GA, Cianflone D, Rebuzzi AG, Angeloni G, Sestito A, Ciriello G, La Torre G, Crea F, Maseri A. Prognostic value of ventricular arrhythmias and heart rate variability in patients with unstable angina. Heart 2006; 92(8): 1055-63. (IF = 3.271)
[64]  Caliandro P, La Torre G, Aprile I, Pazzaglia C, Commodari I, Tonali P, Padua L. Distribution of paresthesias in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome reflects the degree of nerve damage at wrist. Clinical Neurophysiology 2006; 117(1):228-31. (IF = 2.538).
[65]  La Torre G, Masala D, De Vito E, Langiano E, Capelli G, Ricciardi G, & PHASES collaborative group. Extra-curricular physical activity and socioeconomic status in Italian adolescents. BMC Public Health 2006; 6(1):22. (IF= 2.03)
[66]  Boccia A, Damiani G, D'Errico MM, Farinaro E, Gregorio P, Nante N, Santé P, Siliquini R, Ricciardi G & ARPIC Collaborative group [La Torre G, Villari P, Boccia S, Ricco A, Della Valle E, Bergamini M, Garramone L, Gregorio R, Minniti D]. Atteggiamenti e comportamenti nei confronti degli interventi cardiologici: risultati di uno studio multicentrico in Italia. G Ital Cardiol 2006; 7(1): 56-61.
[67]  Baranello G, Rando T, Bancale A, D'Acunto MG, Epifanio R, Frisone MF, Guzzetta A, La Torre G, Mannocci A, Ricci D, Signorini S, Tinelli F, Biagioni E, Veggiotti P, Fazzi E, Mercuri E, Cioni G, Guzzetta F. Auditory attention at the onset of West syndrome: correlation with EEG patterns and visual function. Brain Dev 2006; 28(5): 293-9 (IF = 1.382)
[68]  Boccia S, Cadoni G, La Torre G, Arzani D, Volante M, Cattel C, Gianfagna F, Paludetti G, Almadori G, Ricciardi G. A case-control study investigating the role of sulfotransferase 1A1 polymorphism in head and neck cancer. J Cancer Research Clinical Oncology 2006; 132(7): 466-72 (IF= 2.407).
[69]  Boccia S, La Torre G, Gianfagna F, Mannocci A, Ricciardi G. Glutathione S-Transferase T1 status and gastric cancer risk: a meta-analysis of the literature. Mutagenesis 2006; 21 (2): 115-123 (IF= 1.821).
[70]  La Torre G, Chiaradia G, Gianfagna F, Mannocci A, Angeloni G.. Epidemiologia e Prevenzione del cancro del colon-retto negli anziani. Cancer and Aging 2006; 4(1): 7-11.
[71]  Laurenti L, Tarnani M, Chiusolo P, La Torre G, Pagano L, Zini G, Garzia M, Zollino M, Sorà F, Sica S, Leone G. Secondary myelodysplastic syndrome/acute myeloid leukemia after autologous transplantation. Haematologica Reports 2006; 2 (15): 60-63.
[72]  Iacopino F, Angelucci C, Lama G, Zelano G, La Torre G, D'Addessi A, Giovannini C, Bertaccini A, Macaluso MP, Martorana S, Sica G. Apoptosis-related gene expression in benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate carcinoma. Anticancer Research 2006; 26 (3A): 1849-54 (IF = 1.395).
[73]  Agostinelli A, La Torre G, Chiaradia G, Mannocci A, Ricciardi W, Capelli G, Petitti T. Effetti della diversa presentazione dei dati sulla reportistica dei reparti ospedalieri: studio pilota. L'Ospedale 2006; 2: 44-51.
[74]  Aggazzotti G, Righi E, Patorno E, Fantuzzi G, Fabiani L, Grappasonni I, Petrelli F, Ricciardi G, La Torre G et al. Work-related injuries in young workers: an Italian multicentric epidemiological survey. Ann Ist Super Sanità 2006; 42 (1): 69-75.
[75]  La Torre G, Iarocci G, Quaranta G, Mannocci A, Ricciardi G. Determinanti dell'attività fisica in Italia. Igiene e Sanità Pubblica 2006; 62: 271-82.
[76]  De Renzi G, Reverso Giovantin E, Feyles GF, Buzio G, Siclari N, Chiaradia G, Mannocci A, La Torre G. L'associazione tra sintomo e ricerca delle IgE specifiche nei pazienti allergici è una questione dirimente? Rivista Italiana di Medicina di Laboratorio 2006; 2: 1-6
[77]  Schiavino D, Nucera E, Alonzi C, Buonomo A, Pollastrini E, Roncallo C, De Pasquale T, Lombardo C, La Torre G, Sabato V, Pecora V, Patriarca G. A clinical trial of oral hyposensitization in systemic allergy to nickel. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2006; 19(3): 593-600. (IF = 3.297)
[78]  La Torre G, Mannocci A, Ricciardi G. The immediate impact of the 2003 new law on road safety in Italy: a comparison of mortality and morbidity data in the years 2002-2004. Italian Journal of Public Health 2006; 1: 75-7.
[79]  La Torre G, Mannocci A, De Vito E, Capelli G, Moretti C, Ferrara M, Gentile A, Langiano E, Ricciardi G. Conoscenze dei docenti e degli studenti in merito all'alimentazione ed ai disturbi del comportamento alimentare: implicazioni per l'Educazione alla Salute. Educazione Sanitaria e Promozione della Salute 2006; 29(3): 283-91.
[80]  La Torre G, Chiaradia G, Gianfagna F, De Lauretis A, Boccia S, Ricciardi W. Quality assessment in meta-analysis. Ital J Public Health 2006; 3 (2): 69-76.
[81]  Galiuto L, Gabrielli, La Torre G, Crea A. Optimal timing of assessment and cutoff values of microvascular damage in the prediction of LV dilatation after AMI. Heart. 2006 Sep 15; (IF = 3.271)
[82]  La Torre G, Miele L, Mannocci A, Chiaradia G, Berloco F, Gabrieli ML, Gasbarrini G, Ficarra MG, Matera A, Ricciardi G, Grieco A and HCV-Southern Lazio Collaborative Group. Correlates of HCV seropositivity among familial contacts of HCV positive patients. BMC Public Health 2006; 237 (IF = 2.03)
[83]  Ferrara M, Gentile A, Langiano E, De Vito E, La Torre G, Ricciardi G. Alter Ego. Drug and brain-Information to prevent. Compared analysis of opinions, knowledge and habits among a multicentric sample of secondary school students about drug addiction. J Prev Med Hygiene 2006; 47: 8-11.
[84]  Ciaparrone M, Quirino M, Schinzari G, Zannoni G, Corsi DC, Vecchio FM, Cassano A, La Torre G, Barone C. Predictive Role of Thymidylate Synthase, Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase and Thymidine Phosphorylase Expression in Colorectal Cancer Patients Receiving Adjuvant 5-Fluorouracil. Oncology 2006; 70: 266-77 (IF= 1.985).
[85]  Belli P, Costantini M, Malaspina C, Magistrelli A, La Torre G, Bonomo L. MRI accuracy in residual disease evaluation in breast cancer patients treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Clinical Radiology 2006; 61(11): 946-53 (IF = 1.799)
[86]  Padua L, Aprile I, Cavallaro T, Commodari I, La Torre G, Pareyson D, Quattrone A, Rizzuto N, Vita G, Tonali P, Schenone A; for the Italian CMT QoL Study Group. Variables influencing quality of life and disability in Charcot Marie Tooth (CMT) patients: Italian multicentre study. Neurological Sciences 2006; 27(6):417-23 (IF = 1.056)
[87]  La Torre G, Chiaradia G, Gianfagna F, Angeloni G. Epidemiologia e prevenzione dei tumori nefro-urologici nell'anziano. Cancer and Aging 2006; 4(2): 49-53.
[88]  Plotino G, Grande NM, Manzulli N, Chiaradia G, La Torre G, Somma F. Influence of reduced air pressure methods on dye penetration in standardized voids. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontology 2007;103(2):289-94 (IF = 0.973)
[89]  Gambacorta MA, Valentini V, Coco C, Manno A, Foglietto GB, Ratto C, Cosimelli M, Miccichè F, Maurizi F, Tagliaferro L, Mantini G, Calducci G, La Torre G, Barbaro B, Picciocchi A. Sphincter preservation in 4 consecutive phase II studies of preoperative chemoradiation: analysis on 247 T3 Rectal cancer patients. Tumori 2007; 93: 160-169 (IF =0.348)
[90]  Boccia S, La Torre G, Persiani R, D'Ugo D, van Duijn CM, Ricciardi G. A critical appraisal of epidemiological studies comes from basic knowledge: a reader's guide to assess potential for biases. World J Emergency Surgery 2007; 2: 7 (IF = 1.4)
[91]  La Torre G, de Waure C. Tobacco control policy in Italy. Public Health Forum 2007; 26-7.
[92]  Caliandro P, Stalberg E, La Torre G, Padua L. Sensitivity of conventional motor nerve conduction study in detecting patchy and segmental demyelination: results from a simulated model. Clin Neurophysiology 2007; 118: 1577-85. IF = 2.972
[93]  Laurenti L, Tarpani M, Chiusolo P, La Torre G, Pagano L, Zini G, Garzia M, Zollino M, Sorà F, Sica S, Leone G. Secondary myelodysplastic syndrome/acute myeloid leukemia after autologous transplantation. Hematologica 2007; S.
[94]  La Torre G, Van Beeck E, Bertazzoni G, Ricciardi W. Head injury resulting from scooter accidents in Rome: differences before and after implementing a universal helmet law. Eur J Public Health 2007; 17: 607-11 (IF =1.118)
[95]  Mannocci A, La Torre G, Chiaradia G, De Waure C, Mainelli MT, Bruno S, Cernigliaro A, Ricciardi W. Epidemiology and direct medical costs of human Leishmaniasis in Italy. J Prev Med Hygiene 2007; 48(1): 27-36.
[96]  Tomietto P, Annese V, D'Agostini S, Venturini P, La Torre G, De Vita S, Ferraccioli GF. General and specific factors associated with severity of cognitive impairment in systemic lupus erythematosus. Arthritis & Rheumatism (Arthritis Care & Research) 2007; 57(8): 1461–72. (IF = 7.421)
[97]  Settimi M, La Torre G, Chiaradia G, Gianfagna F, de Waure C, Ricciardi W. Determinanti socio-demografiche del rischio di inappropriatezza organizzativa delle prestazioni ospedaliere. Ann Ig 2007; 19(4): 369-381.
[98]  Lama G, Mangiola A, Anile C, Sabatino G, De Bonis P, Lauriola L, Giannitelli C, La Torre G, Jhanwar-Uniyal M, Sica G, Maira G. MAP kinase expression in glioblastoma multiforme and in peripheral nervous tissue. Int J Oncology 2007; 30: 1333-42 (IF = 3.05)
[99]  La Torre G, Chiaradia G, de Waure C, Mannocci A, Capri S, Bruno S, Cicchetti A, Bucci R, Bamfi F, Patarnello F, Marocco A, Ricciardi W, and HTA Collaborative Group. Health technology assessment and vaccine: new needs and opportunities? It J Public Health 2007; 4(1): 81-8.
[100]  Campanelli T, La Torre G, Mannocci A, Chiaradia G, Ricciardi W. Studio caso-controllo sulle cadute dei pazienti: l'esperienza di un ospedale italiano. L'Ospedale 2008; 60-65.
[101]  Chiusolo P, Reddiconto G, Farina G, Mannocci A, Fiorini A, Palladino M, La Torre G, Fianchi L, Sorà F, Laurenti L, Leone G, Sica S. MTHFR polymorphisms' influence on outcome and toxicity in acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients. Leuk Res 2007;31(12):1669-74 (IF= 2.372)
[102]  Martelli F, La Torre G, Di Ghionno E, Staniscia T, Neroni M, Cicchetti A, Von Bremen K, Ricciardi W, and NI-HTA collaborative group. Health Technology Assessment Agencies: an international overview of organizational aspects. Int J Technology Assessment Health Care 2007; 23(4): 414-24. (IF = 0. 725)
[103]  Ricco A, Chiaradia G, Piscitelli M, La Torre G. The effects of Mediterranean Diet on Cardiovascular diseases: a systematic review. Ital J Public Health 2007; 4(2): 119-127.
[104]  Costantini M, Belli P, Ierardi C, Franceschini G, La Torre G, Bonomo L. Solid breast mass characterisation: use of the sonographic BI-RADS classification. Radiol med 2007; 112(6):877-94. (IF = 0.80)
[105]  Valentini V, Coco C, Minsky B, Gambacorta MA, Cosimelli M, Bellavista R, Moranti AG, La Torre G, Ramella S, Genovesi D, Portaluri M, Falchetto Osti M, Barbera F, Maranzano E, Lupattelli M. A Randomized, Multicenter, Phase IIb Study of Preoperative Chemoradiation in T3 Mid-Distal Rectal Cancer: Raltitrexed + Oxaliplatin + RT (TOMOX-RT) vs Cisplatin + 5FU + RT (PLAFUR). Int J Radiology, Biophisics 2008; 70(2):403-12 (IF = 4.463)
[106]  La Torre G, Moscato U, La Torre F, Ballini P, Marchi S, Ricciardi W. Environmental noise exposure and population health: a cross sectional study in the Province of Rome. J Public Health 2007; 15: 339-44.
[107]  Grippaudo C, Paolantonio EG, Deli R, La Torre G Validation of the R.O.M.A. (Risk Of Malocclusion Assessment) index. Eur J Paediatric Dentistry 2007; 8(3):136-42.
[108]  La Torre G, Miele L, Chiaradia G, Mannocci A, Reali M, Gasbarrini G, De Vito E, Grieco A, Ricciardi W. Socio-demographic determinants of coinfections by HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C viruses in central Italian prisoners. BMC Infectious Diseases 2007. (IF = 1.96)
[109]  La Torre G, de Waure C, Chiaradia G, Mannocci A, Ricciardi W. HPV vaccine efficacy in preventing persistent cervical HPV infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Vaccine 2007; 25: 8352-8. (IF = 2.89)
[110]  Boccia S, Sayed-Tabatabaei FA, Persiani R, Gianfagna F, Nausei S, Arzani D, La Greca A, D'Ugo D, La Torre G, van Duijn CM, Ricciardi G. Polymorphisms in metabolic genes, their combination and interaction with tobacco smoke and alcohol consumption and risk of gastric cancer: a case-control study in an Italian population. BMC Cancer 2007; 7: 206. (IF = 2.36)
[111]  Mangiola A, Lama G, Giannitelli C, De Bonis P, Anile C, Lauriole L, La Torre G, Sabatino G, Maira G, Jhanwar-Uniyal M, Sica G. Stem Cell Marker Nestin and C-Jun N-terminal Kinases in tumor and peritumor areas of glioblastoma multiforme: possibile prognostic implications. Clinical Cancer Research 2007; 13(23): 6970-7. (IF= 6.177)
[112]  Guzzetta F, Cioni G, Mercuri E, Fazzi E, Biagioni E, Veggiotti P, Bancale A, Baranello G, Epifanio R, Frisone MF, Guzzetta A, La Torre G, Mannocci A, Randò T, Ricci D, Signorini S, Tinelli F. Neurodevelopmental evolution of West sindrome: a 2-year prospective study. Eur J Paediatr Neurol 2008; 12(5):387-97. (IF = 1.364)
[113]  Lombardi CP, Bossola M, Trinci P, Boscherini M, La Torre G, Raffaelli M, Traini E, Salvatori M, Pontecorvi A, Bellantone R. Circulating thyroglobulin mRNA does not predict recurrence in patients who underwent thyroidectomy for cancer. Am J Surgery 2008; 196(3):326-32. (IF = 1.954)
[114]  Narducci ML, Grasselli A, Biasucci LM, Farsetti A, Mulè A, Liuzzo G, La Torre G, Niccoli G, Mongiardo R, Pontecorvi A, Crea F. High telomerase activity in neutrophils from unstable coronary plaques. JACC 2007; 50(25):2369-74 (IF = 7.4)
[115]  La Torre G, Quaranta G, Mannocci A, Van Beeck E, Ricciardi W. A geographical analysis of regional differences in determinants of road traffic mortality in Italy (1999-2002). Int J Health Geographics 2007 Oct 23; 6:49. (IF = 2.19)
[116]  Bossola M, La Torre G, Giungi S, Tazza L, Vulpio C, Luciani G. Serum albumin, body weight and inflammatory parameters in chronic hemodialysis patients: a 3-year longitudinal study. Am J Nephrology 2007; 28(3): 405-12. (IF = 2.879)
[117]  Marchini L, Mamo C, Dalmasso M, La Torre G. Incidenti stradali in Piemonte: i fattori che influenzano la mortalità nei conducenti. Epidemiologia e Prevenzione 2007; 31(6):340-5. (IF = 0.70)
[118]  La Torre G, de Waure C, Ricciardi W. Health Technology Assessment: strumento della Clinical Governance in ambito di Sanità Pubblica. Clinical Governance 2008; 1: 4-7.
[119]  Sanna T, La Torre G, de Waure C, Scapigliati A, Ricciardi W, Dello Russo A, Pelargonio G, Casella M, Bellocci F. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation alone vs. cardiopulmonary resuscitation plus automated external defibrillator use by non-healthcare professionals: a meta-analysis on 1583 cases of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Resuscitation 2008: 76, 226-232. (IF = 2.88)
[120]  Agostinelli A, La Torre G, Bevilacqua F, Chiaradia G, Specchia ML, Ricciardi W. Il burnout nel personale sanitario ospedaliero: risultati di uno studio trasversale condotto in un policlinico universitario a Roma. Igiene e Sanità Pubblica 2008; 64: 41-52.
[121]  Laurenti L, Tarnani M, Chiusolo P, La Torre G,, Garzia M, Zollino M, Zini G, Calducci M, Reddiconto G, Leone G, Sica S. Low incidence of secondary neoplasia after autotransplantation for lymphoprolipherative disease: the role of pre-transplant therapy. Clinical Transplantation 2008; 22: 191-9. (IF = 3)
[122]  Galiuto L, Garramone B, Scarà A, Rebuzzi AG, Crea F, La Torre G, Funaro S, Madonna M, Fedele F, Agati L. The extent of microvascular damage contrast Echocardiography is superior to other known indexes of post-infarct reperfusion in predicting left ventricular remodelling. JACC 2008; 51: 552-9. (IF = 7.4)
[123]  Capirci C, Valentini V, Cionini L, De Paoli A, Rodel C, Glynne-Jones R, Coco C, Romano M, Mantello G, Palazzi S, Falchetti Osti M, Friso ML, Genovesi D, Vidali C, Gambacorta MA, Buffoni A, Lupattelli M, Faretto MS, La Torre G et al. Prognostic value of pathological complete response (ypCR) after preoperative chemo-radiotherapy in locally advanced rectal cancer: long term analysis on 566 ypCR patients. Int J Radiology, Biophysics 2008; 72(1):99-107. (IF = 4.463)
[124]  Chiaradia G, de Waure C, La Torre G, Paparatti M, Ricciardi W. Appropriatezza del ricovero e della degenza in reparti pediatrici del policlinico "A. Gemelli". Ann Ig 2008; 20(1): 17-27.
[125]  Langiano E, Lanni L, Atrei P, Ferrara M, La Torre G, Capelli G, De Vito E. La qualità dell'aria negli edifici scolastici progettati ad hoc e in edifici abitativi riadattati. Igiene e Sanità Pubblica 2008; 64: 53-66.
[126]  Rossi G, La Torre G, Mannocci A, Sferrazza A, de Waure C, Specchia ML, Ricciardi W, Campus D. Indagine epidemiologica sugli incidenti domestici in Sardegna. Uno studio di prevalenza tra le madri degli alunni delle scuole di I e II grado. Igiene e Sanità Pubblica 2008; 64: 331-44.
[127]  La Torre G, de Waure C, Chiaradia G, Mannocci A, Specchia ML, Nicolotti N, Ricciardi W. The future of best investing in vaccines: the Health Technology Assessment approach. Vaccine 2008; 26: 1609-10. (IF = 2.89)
[128]  Valente A, Sorrentino L, La Torre G, Draisci G. Post-transfusional variation in urinary oxygen tension in surgical patients. Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology and Physiology 2008; 35(9):1109-12. IF = 2.196
[129]  Conti G, La Torre G, Micheletti G, Vestita GD, Cottonaro G, Introini C, Cecchi M. Prostate cancer metastases to bone: observational study for the evaluation of clinical presentation, course and treatment patterns. Presentation of the METAURO protocol and of patient baseline features. Arch It Urol Androl 2008; 80(2): 59-64.
[130]  Lacerenza S, De Carolis MP, Fusco FP, La Torre G, Chiaradia G, Romagnoli C. Evaluation of a new combined SpO2/PtcCO2 sensor in very low birth weight infants. Anesth Analg 2008; 107: 125-9. (IF = 2.131)
[131]  Grippaudo C, Paolantonio EG, Deli R, La Torre G. Orthodontic treatment need in the Italian Child population. Eur J Pediatric Dentistry 2008; 9(2):71-5.
[132]  Piastra M, Di Rocco C, Carista E, Zorzi G, De Luca D, Caldarelli M, La Torre G, Conti G, Antonelli M, Eaton S, Pietrini D. Blood loss and short term outcome of infants undergoing brain tumor removal. J Neurooncol 2008; 90(2):191-200. (IF = 1.85)
[133]  Cairo AG, Quaranta G, Laurenti P, Bruno S, La Torre G, Donno S, Geraci S, Annunziata F, Attanasio G, Molina R, Milano R, Saggion M, Lauria F. Un modello integrato di valutazione e gestione del rischio di Infezione Tubercolare e di Tubercolosi attiva negli homeless nella città di Roma. Igiene Sanità Pubblica 2008; 64(4):435-49.
[134]  La Torre G, Nicolotti N, de Waure C, Chiaradia G, Specchia ML, Mannocci A, Ricciardi W. An assessment of the effect of hepatitis B vaccine in decreasing the amount of hepatitis B disease in Italy. Virology J 2008 Jul 24;5:84. (IF = 2.44)
[135]  Chiaradia G, de Waure C, Salipante O, Nocciolini E, Ricciardi W, La Torre G. Qualità dell'assistenza in oncologia pediatrica: l'importanza degli aspetti relazionali e comunicativi. Ann Igiene 2008; 20(5):495-502.
[136]  Caliandro P, Foschini M, Pazzaglia C, La Torre G, Aprile I, Granata G, Tonali P, Padua L. IN-RATIO: a new test to increase diagnostic sensitivity in ulnar nerve entrapment at elbow. Clinical neurophysiology 2008; 119(7):1600-6. IF = 2.972
[137]  Galli J, Calò L, Ardito F, Imperiali M, Bassotti E, Passali GC, La Torre G, Plaudetti G, Fadda G. Damage to Ciliated Epithelium in Chronic Rhinosinusitis: What Is the Role of Bacterial Biofilms?. Annals of Othology, Rhinology and Laringology 2008; 117:902-8.
[138]  La Torre G; de Waure C, Specchia ML, Nicolotti N, Capizzi S, Bigotta A, Clemente G, Ricciardi W. Does quality of observational studies affect the results of meta-analysis? The case of cigarette smoking and pancreatic cancer. Pancreas 2009; 38(3):241-7. (IF = 2.1)
[139]  De Renzi G, Nicolotti N, De Filippi M, Lovato L, Feyles G, Ferrario E, Siclari N, Mazzarello MG, Torriglia AM, Perfumo M, Cremante LG, Capizzi S, La Torre G. Clinical Epidemiology of IgE-mediated Cutaneous and Oculo-conjunctival Allergic Diseases. Ital J Public Health 2008; 3: 212-6.
[140]  Groff P, Giostra F, Ansaloni S, Piccari L, Miglio F, Pratesi M, Rosselli A, Mazzone M, Portale G, Gentiloni Silveri N, Ferrari G, De Filippi G, Olliveri F, Barchielli A, Pasqua A, La Torre G, Petrino P. Use of non-invasive mechanical ventilation in the Emergency Department, clinical outcomes and correlates of failure. Ital J Public Health 2008; 3: 198-211.
[141]  D'Arista P, Blanco P, Rutilo M, Mannocci A, La Torre G, Ciocca A, Bria P. Psychopathology and hormonal disturbances in eating disorders. Ital J Public Health 2008; 3: 194-7.
[142]  La Torre G. Clinical Epidemiology. Ital J Public Health 2008; 3: 179-80.
[143]  Grippaudo C, Paolantonio EG, La Torre G, Gualano MR, Oliva B, Deli R. Comparing orthodontic treatment need indexes. Ital J Public Health 2008; 3: 181-6.
[144]  Alivernini S, De Santis M, Tolusso B, Mannocci A, Borsello SL, Peluso G, Pinnelli M, D'Antona G, La Torre G, Ferraccioli G. Skin ulcers in Systemic Sclerosis: determinants of presence and predictive factors of healing. J American Academy of Dermatology 2009; 60(3):426-35. IF = 4.081
[145]  Clementini M, Vittoriani G, Crea A, Gualano MR, Macrì LA, Deli G, La Torre G. Efficacy of AZM therapy in patients with gingival overgrowth induced by Cyclosporine A: a systematic review. BMC Oral Health 2008 Dec 16;8(1):34.
[146]  Specchia ML, Nardella P, Capizzi S, Donno S, La Torre G, Siliquini R, Ibba N, Campana A, Rabacchi G, Berretto O, Ricciardi W. OPTIGOV: strumento per la misura della Clinical Governance. Risultati di una sperimentazione in Regione Piemonte. Clinical Governance 2008; 4: 19-25.
[147]  Manes F, Salvatori E, La Torre G, Villari P, Vitale M, Biscontini D, Incerti G. The role of urban vegetation in the formation and degradation of air pollutants in cities. Ital J Public Health 2008; 4: 278-83.
[148]  Zscheppang A, Manes F, La Torre G, Boccia A, Trueman S, Sarigiannis D, Pavlos K, Artínano B, Perrino C, Fernández Patier R, Rigby M, Jankovic S, Kirch W. Methodology for measuring environmental health within Europe Health Risk from Environmental Pollution Levels in Urban Systems. Ital J Public Health 2008; 4: 284-7.
[149]  La Torre G, Fadda G, Fara GM, Gasparini R, Panà A, Ricciardi W. 10 Statements on the Future of Public Health in Europe. J Prev Med Hyg 2008;49(4):158-63.
[150]  La Torre G, Fadda G, Fara GM, Gasparini R, Panà A, Ricciardi W. The Decalogue on the future of Public Health in Europe. Ital J Public Health 2008; 4: 310-8.
[151]  Sanna T, Sonaglioni A, Pieroni M, Dello Russo A, Pelargonio G, Casella M, Zichichi E, La Torre G, Narducci ML, Bellocci F. Baseline NT-Pro-BNP levels and arrhythmia recurrence in outpatients undergoing elective cardioversion of atrial fibrillation: a survival analysis. Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal 2009;9(1):15-24.
[152]  La Torre G; Chiaradia G, Gianfagna F, De Lauretis A, Boccia S, Mannocci A, Ricciardi W. Smoking status and gastric cancer risk: an updating meta-analysis of case-control studies published in the past ten years. Tumori 2009; 95: 13-22. IF = 0.73
[153]  Funaro S, La Torre G, Madonna M, Galiuto L, Scarà A, Labbadia A, Canali E, Mattatelli A, Fedele F, Alessandrini F, Crea F, Agati L; on behalf of AMICI Investigators. Incidence, determinants, and prognostic value of reverse left ventricular remodelling after primary percutaneous coronary intervention: results of the Acute Myocardial Infarction Contrast Imaging (AMICI) multicenter study. Eur Heart J 2009; 30(5):566-75. IF = 8.917
[154]  Bracciale L, Di Giambenedetto S, Colafigli M, La Torre G, Prosperi M, Santangelo R, Simona Marchetti S, Cauda R, Fadda G, De Luca A. Virological suppression reduces clinical progression in patients with multi-class resistant HIV-1. AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses 2009; 25(3):261-7. (IF = 3.069)
[155]  Miele L, Valenza V, La Torre G, Montalto M, Cammarota G, Ricci R, Mascianà R, Forgiane A, Gabrieli ML, Perotti G, Vecchio FM, Rapaccini G, Gasbarrini G, Day CP, Greco A. Increased permeability and tight junction alterations in the intestine of patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Hepatology 2009. 49(6):1877-87. (IF = 10.5)
[156]  Mancini A, Festa R, Silvestrini A, Nicolotti N, Di Donna V, La Torre G, Pontecorvi A, Meucci E. Hormonal Regulation of Total Antioxidant Capacity in Seminal Plasma. J Androl 2009; 30(5):534-40. IF = 2.3
[157]  Sanna T, Lanza GA, Niccoli G, La Torre G, Cosentino N, Crea F. Coronary artery vasospasm causing ventricular fibrillation-An external loop recording. Resuscitation. 2009; 80(4):393-4. IF = 2.513
[158]  Niccoli G, Schiavino D, Belloni F, La Torre G, Ferrante G, Conte M, Cosentino N, Montone R, Sabato V, Burzotta F, Trani C, Leone AM, Porto I, Pieroni M, Patriarca G, Crea F. Pre-intervention eosinophil cationic protein serum levels predict clinical outcome following implantation of drug eluting stent. Eur Heart J 2009; 30(11):1340-7. IF = 8.917
[159]  La Torre G, Gliubizzi MD, Marano C, Solimini AG, Boccia A. Chikungunya fever in the Emilia Romagna region: what is the public health message? Ital J Public Health 2009; 1: 93-6.
[160]  La Torre G. The future of the Italian Journal of Public Health. Ital J Public Health 2009; 1: 1-2.
[161]  Mannocci A, Ricciardi W, La Torre G. Public-health research: are there differences between northern, southern and eastern european countries? A perspective from national public health associations. Ital J Public Health 2009; 1: 88-92.
[162]  Valentini V, Cellini F, Mattiucci GC, Calducci M, D'Agostino G, D'Angelo E, Dinapoli N, Nicolotti N, Valentini C, La Torre G. Survival after radiotherapy in gastric cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis of published literature. Radiotherapy and Oncology 2009; 176-183. (IF = 4.075)
[163]  Tacconelli E, De Angelis G, De Waure C, Cataldo MA, La Torre G, Cauda R. Rapid Screening Tests for Meticillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Carriage at Hospital Admission: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Lancet Infectious Diseases 2009; 2609: 546-54 [IF = 13.165]
[164]  Miele L, Forgione A, La Torre G, Vero V, Cefalo C, Racco S, Vellone V, Vecchio F, Rapaccini G, Gasbarrini G, Neuman M, Greco A. Serum levels of Hyaluronic Acid and TIMP-1 combined with age predict the presence of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in a pilot cohort of subjects with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). Translational Research 2009; 154(4):194-201 [IF = 1.30]
[165]  Miele L, Vallone S, Cefalo C, La Torre G, Di Stasi C, Vecchio FM, D'Agostino M, Gabrieli ML, Vero V, Biolato M, Pompili M, Gasbarrini G, Rapaccini G, Amerio P, De Simone C, Grieco A. Prevalence, characteristics and severity of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in patients with chronic plaque psoriasis. J Hepatol. 2009; 51(4):778-86. [IF = 7]
[166]  McCarthy M, Harvey G, Conceicao C, La Torre G, Gulis G. Comparing public-health research priorities in Europe. Health Research Policy and Systems 2009, 7:17 [IF = 1.79]
[167]  Specchia ML, La Torre G, de Waure C, Capizzi S, Nicolotti N, Gualano MR, Mannocci A, De Feo E, Ricciardi W. Nuovi trattamenti oncologici orali e nuove sfide: la risposta dell'Health Technology Assessment. Cancer and Aging 2009; 7(3): 75-81.
[168]  de Waure C, Cefalo C, Chiaradia G, Sferrazza A, Miele L, Gasbarrini G, Walter R, Grieco A, La Torre G. Intrafamilial transmission of hepatitis C virus in Italy: a systematic review. J Epidemiol Community Health 2010; 64(10):843-8. [IF = 3.186]
[169]  Mannocci A, La Torre G, Ricciardi W, Neumann G. Unterscheiden sich die Ansatze in den Gesundheitswissenschaften in Nord-, Süd-und Osteuropa aus der Sicht nationaler Forschungsverbünde?. Pravention und Gesundheitsforderung 2009; 4: 307-12.
[170]  Mannocci A, La Torre G, Gualano MR, Ricciardi W. La ricerca in sanità pubblica: indagine sulle differenze tra Nord, Sud ed Est Europa. Igiene e sanità pubblica 20009; 5: 497-506.
[171]  La Torre G. Value in assessing new vaccines. Ital J Public Health 2009; 3: 132-4.
[172]  Maccari C, La Torre G, Del Cimmuto A, Boccia A. Il dimensionamento delle Centrali di Emergenza Sanitaria 118: dalla prassi alla teoria. Professione 2009; 35-41.
[173]  Morganti AG, Massaccesi M, La Torre G, Caravatta L, Piscopo A, Tambaro R, Sofo L, Sallustio G, Ingrosso M, Macchia G, Deodato F, Picardi V, Ippolito E, Cellini N, Valentini V. A Systematic Review of Resectability and Survival After Concurrent Chemoradiation in Primarily Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer. Ann Surg Oncol. 2010 Jan;17(1):194-205. [IF = 3.898]
[174]  Angelillo IF, Azzari C, Bartolozzi G, Carosi G, Crovari P, Lagravinese D, Ricciardi G, Ugazio A, Castiglia P, Chiamenti G, Conversano M, Durando P, Esposito S, La Torre G, Matteelli A, Armingacco O, Bonanni P, D'Auria G, de Martino M, Icardi G, Principi N, Simonetti A, Viale PL. Documento di consenso della vaccinazione pneumococcica universale. Vaccinare Oggi 2008;1:S1-S12.
[175]  Laurenti P, Quaranta G, Bruno S, La Torre G, Cairo AG, Nardella P, Delogu G, Ardito F, Fadda G, Pirronti T, De Lorenzis A, Geraci S, Molina R, Attanasio G, Annunziata F, Pelargonio S, Lauria F, Gualano A, Ricciardi W. Prevalence of cutipositivity in a sample of homeless in Rome in the course of a Latent Tuberculosis Infection surveillance plan. Preliminary results. Ital J Public Health 2010; 12-9.
[176]  La Torre G, de Waure C, Boccia A, Ricciardi W. Health Technology Assessment: strumento innovativo per la valutazione delle tecnologie in sanità. Tendenze Nuove 2010; 2: 187-94.
[177]  Scaramozzino P, Rombolà P, Battisti S, Sala M, Ferrari G, La Torre G. Surveillance model for environmental contaminants through their monitoring in animal production. Ital J Public Health 2010; 1: 3-11.
[178]  Paradisi G, Ianniello F, Tomei C, Bracaglia M, Carducci B, Gualano M, La Torre G, Banci M, Caruso A. Longitudinal changes of adiponectin, carbohydrate, and lipid metabolism in pregnant women at high risk for gestational diabetes. Gynecological Endocrinology 2010; 26(7):539-45 [IF:1.359]
[179]  La Torre G, Barbato E, de Waure C, Ricciardi W, Boccia A. Le possibili applicazioni dell'Health Technology Assessment in odontoiatria. Giornale Italiano di Health Technology Assessment 2009; 2(3): 83-87.
[180]  Bjegovic V, Vukovic D, Jankovic J, Marinkovic J, Simic S, Jankovic S, La Torre G, Kirch W, Laaser W. The master programmes in public health sciences in Serbia: Future perspectives. J Public Health 2010; 18(2): 159-167.
[181]  Mannocci A, De Feo E, de Waure C, Specchia ML, Gualano MR, Barone C, Ricciardi W, La Torre G. Use of trastuzumab in HER-2 positive metastatic breast cancer beyond disease progression: a systematic review of published studies. Tumori 2010; 96: 385-391. [IF = 0.73]
[182]  La Torre G, Di Thiene D, Cadeddu C, Ricciardi W, Boccia A. Behaviours regarding preventive measures against pandemic H1N1 influenza among Italian healthcare workers, October 2009. Euro Surveill 2009;14(49):pii=19432.
[183]  Poppa G, La Torre G, Mannocci A, Specchia ML, Rabacchi G, Vaschetto C, Bontempi C, Ricciardi W, Boccia A. Appropriateness of admission and stay in obstetrics wards: a new tool assessing unnecessary days of hospital care. Ital J Public Health 2009; 6(4): 81-91.
[184]  Jankovic S, Laaser U, Bjegovic V, Marinkovic J, Simic S, Vukovic D, Kocev N, La Torre G, Ricciardi W, Kirch W. Development of a Master of Health Policy and Management programme in the framework of the Tempus project at the Centre School of Public Health, Belgrade. J Public Health 2010; 153-8.
[185]  Protano C, Guidotti M, Manini P, Petyx M, La Torre G, Vitali M. Benzene exposure in childhood: Role of living environments and assessment of available tools. Environment International 2010; 36: 779–87. [IF = 3.516]
[186]  La Torre G, Monteduro A, Buss PM. La Dichiarazione di Istanbul-Dall'accordo all'azione. Ig San Pubbl 2010; 66(1):139-40.
[187]  La Torre G. L'HTA, ricerca e sanità pubblica. Giornale Italiano HTA 2010; 3(1):49-54.
[188]  Mannocci A, La Torre G, McCarthy M, Ricciardi W, Jankovic J. Da li postoje razlike u pogledu javnozdravstvenih istrazivanja izme?u zemalja severne, juzne i istocne Evrope? Perspektiva nacionalnih udruzenja za javno zdravlje. Med Data 2010; 2(2): 101-5.
[189]  La Torre G, de Waure C, Chiaradia G, Mannocci A, Capri S, Ricciardi W. The Health Technology Assessment of bivalent HPV vaccine Cervarix in Italy. Vaccine 2010;28(19):3379-84 [IF = 3.298]
[190]  Langiano E, Ferrara M, La Torre G, Lanni L, Atrei P, Martellucci G, De Vito E. Are measles, mumps and rubella a public health issue in young adults? Results from a seroprevalence survey in university students in Italy. J Public Health 2010; 18:443–451.
[191]  La Torre G, Chiaradia G, Monte L, Moretti C, Mannocci A, Capitanio D, Ferrara M, Gentile A, Di Thiene D, De Vito E, Boccia A. A randomised controlled trial of a school-based intervention to prevent children and adolescent tobacco use in Italy. J Public Helth 2010; 18:6: 533-542.
[192]  Vincitorio D, Chiaradia G, de Waure C, Mastaki Kambale J, La Torre G, Di Stanislao F. Appropriateness of admission and days of stay in pediatric hospital in Ancona, Italy. J Public Health 2010; 18:497–503.
[193]  Moscato U, Trinca D, Rega ML, Mannocci A, Chiaradia G, Grieco G, Ricciardi W, La Torre G. Musculoskeletal injuries among operating room nurses: results from a multicenter survey in Rome, Italy. J Public Health (2010) 18:453–9.
[194]  Ligori I, Mannocci A, Specchia ML, La Torre G. Analisi dell'appropriatezza organizzativa dei ricoveri ordinari negli ospedali della provincia di Caltanissetta. Ig Sanita Pubbl 2010; 66(3):293-312.
[195]  Sandroni C, Gonnella GL, de Waure C, Cavallaro F, La Torre G, Antonelli M. Which factors predict candidate outcome in advanced life support courses? A preliminary observational study. Intensive Care Med 2010; 36(9):1521-5. [IF = 5.055]
[196]  Cavallaro F, Sandroni C, Marano C, La Torre G, Mannocci A, De Waure C, Bello G, Maviglia R, Antonelli M. Diagnostic accuracy of passive leg raising for prediction of fluid responsiveness in adults: systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical studies. Intensive Care Med. 2010; 36(9):1475-83. [IF = 5.055]
[197]  Mannocci A, Ursillo P, Bontempi C, Sferrazza A, La Torre G. Systematic review and metaanalysis assessing the association between influenza vaccine and health care workers. Reviews in Health Care 2010;1:21-8.
[198]  Morrison LJ, Deakin CD, Morley PT, Callaway CW, Kerber RE, Kronick SL, Lavonas EJ, Link MS, Neumar RW, Otto CW, Parr M, Shuster M, Sunde K, Peberdy MA, Tang W, Hoek TL, Bottiger BW, Drajer S, Lim SH, Nolan JP; Advanced Life Support Chapter Collaborators (La Torre G et al). Part 8: advanced life support: 2010 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science With Treatment Recommendations. Circulation 2010 Oct 19;122(16 Suppl 2):S345-421. [IF = 14.816]
[199]  Villella C, Martinotti G, Di Nicola M, Cassano M, La Torre G, Gliubizzi MD, Messeri I, Petruccelli F, Bria P, Janiri L, Conte G.Behavioural Addictions in Adolescents and Young Adults: Results from a Prevalence Study. J Gambl Stud 2011; 27:203-14 [IF = 1.284]
[200]   Specchia ML, La Torre G, Siliquini R, Capizzi S, Valerio L, Nardella P, Campana A, Ricciardi W. OPTIGOV-A new methodology for evaluating Clinical Governance implementation by health providers. BMC Health Serv Res 2010 Jun 21;10(1):174. [IF = 1.66]
[201]  Saulle R, La Torre G. Baccus, Tobacco and Venus: old and new challenges for Public Health. Ital J Public Health 2010; 3: 101-5.
[202]  Paparella R, Marturano M, Pelino L, Scarpa A, Scambia G, La Torre G, Paparella P. Prospective randomized trial comparing synthetic vs biological out-in transobturator tape: a mean 3-year follow-up study. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct 2010; 21:1327–36 [ IF = 2.375]
[203]  La Torre G. Assessment of HPV vaccines. Human vaccines 2010; 6(11): 1-3. [IF = 1.94]
[204]  La Torre G, Iarocci G, Cadeddu C, Boccia A. The influence of socio-demographical inequalities and chronic conditions on influenza vaccination coverage in Italy: results from a survey in the general population. Public Health 2010; 124: 690-7. [IF = 1.261]
[205]  La Torre G, Nicolotti Nicola, de Waure C, Ricciardi W. Development of a weighted scale to assess the quality of cost-effectiveness studies and an application to the economic evaluations of a nti-HPV tetravalent vaccine. J Public Health (2011) 19:103–111.
[206]  Skroza N, Bernardini N, La Torre G, La Viola GL, Potenza C. Correlation between Dermatology Life Quality Index and Minor Test and Differences in Their Levels over Time in Patients with Axillary Hyperhidrosis Treated with Botulinum Toxin Type A. Acta Dermatovenerol Croat 2011;19(1):16-20. [IF = 0.46]
[207]  Di Nardo F, Saulle R, La Torre G. Green areas and health outcomes: a systematic review of the scientific literature. Ital J Public Health 2010; 4: 402-13.
[208]  Saulle R, La Torre G. The Mediterranean Diet, recognized by UNESCO as a cultural heritage of humanity. Ital J Public Health 2010; 4: 414-5.
[209]  La Torre G, Mannocci A, McCarthy M, Ricciardi W, Bes-Rastrollo M. Investigacion en salud publica: hay diferencias entre los palses del norte, el sur y el este de Europa? Una perspectiva desde las asociaciones nacionales de salud publica. Gaceta Sanitaria 2010; 24(3):253.e1-5 [IF = 1.17]
[210]  La Torre G, Saulle R, Di Nardo F, Germani T. Smoking cessation interventions in nurses and other health care workers. Reviews in Health Care 2011;2:95-105.
[211]  Sica G, Lama G, Anile C, Geloso MC, La Torre G, De Bonis P, Maira G, Lauriola L, Jhanwar-Uniyal M, Mangiola A. Assessment of angiogenesis by CD105 and nestin expression in peritumor tissue of glioblastoma. Int J Oncol 2011; 38(1):41-9. [IF = 3.05]
[212]  Mannocci A, Di Thiene D, Del Cimmuto A, Masala D, Boccia A, De Vito E, La Torre G. International Physical Activity Questionnaire in Italy: validation and assessment in an Italian sample. Ital J Public Health 2010; 7(4): 257-64.
[213]  Narducci ML, Biasucci LM, Dello Russo A, Pelargonio G, Casella M, La Torre G, Pazzano V, Santangeli P, Baldi A, Liuzzo G, Tondo C, Natale A, Crea F. Atrial endomyocardial biopsy coupled to trans-septal catetherization: a new method for isolation of atrial cardiomyocytes during catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation. Europace 2011; in press [IF = 1.871]
[214]  La Torre G, Mannocci A, Ursillo P, Bontempi C, Firenze A, Panico MG, Sferrazza A, Ronga C, D'Anna A, Amodio E, Romano N, Boccia A. Prevalence of influenza vaccination among nurses and ancillary workers in Italy: systematic review and meta analysis. Human Vaccines 2011; 7(7) [IF = 1.94]
[215]  Siliquini R, Ceruti M, Lovato E, Giacometti M, Bruno S, De Vito E, Liguori G, Manzoli L, Messina G, La Torre G. Surfing the internet for health information: an italian survey on use and population choices. BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making 201 Apr 7; 11(1):2 1. [IF = 1.90]
[216]  Ficarra MG, Gualano MR, Capizzi S, Siliquini R, Liguori G, Manzoli L, Briziarelli L, Parlato A, Cuccurullo P, Bucci R, Chiadò Piat S, Masanotti G, de Waure C, Ricciardi R, La Torre G. Tobacco use prevalence, knowledge and attitudes among Italian hospital healthcare professionals. Eur J Public Health 2011; 21(1): 29-34.[IF = 2.714]
[217]  Padua L, Caliandro P, La Torre G, Padua R, Giannini F. Treatment for ulnar neuropathy at the elbow. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2011 Feb 16;2 CD006839. [IF = 5.653]
[218]  La Torre G, Unim B, Semyonov L. Where the Italian Journal of Public Health is going? A tale of the last two years. Ital J Public Health 2011; 8(1):104-5.
[219]  Martinotti G, Villella C, Di Thiene D, Di Nicola M, Bria P, Conte G, Cassano M, Petruccelli F, Corvasce N, Janiri L, La Torre G. Problematic mobile phone use in adolescence: a cross-sectional study. J Public Health 2011 in press.
[220]  La Torre G, de Waure C, Chiaradia G, Mannocci A, Capri S, Bamfi F, Ricciardi W. Guidance for future HTA applications to vaccines: the HPV lesson. Human Vaccines 2011; 7 (9) (IF = 1.94).
[221]  De Giusti M, La Torre G, Aurigemma C, Solimini AG, Mannocci A, Marinelli L, Boccia A. Knowledge, attitude and behaviour toward MRSA: results from a survey among biomedical students and the general population. J Public Health 2011, in press.
[222]  La Torre G, Coniglione D, Scagliosi A, Ciocci G, La Torre F, Boccia A, Mettimano M. Esposizione a rumore nella popolazione generale ed ipertensione arteriosa: risultati di uno studio pilota caso-controllo nella città di Roma. Ann Ig 2011; 3.
[223]  La Torre G, Unim B. How to report a review? Reviews in Health Care 2011; 2(3): 195-202.
[224]  Turchetta F, Gatto G, Saulle R, Romano F, Boccia A, La Torre G. Systematic review and meta-analysis of overweight and obesity among children in Italy. Epidemiol Prev 2011, in press.