Author: Laura Martino

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Microbiological hazards associated with the use of water in the post-harvest handling and processing operations of fresh and frozen fruits, vegetables and herbs (ffFVH). Part 5 (Frozen FVH process water management plan)

Allende A, Alvarez-Ordonez A, Bortolaia V, Bover-Cid S, De Cesare A, Dohmen W, et al.

EFSA J . 2025 Jan; 23(1):e9172. PMID: 39886078

Water used in post-harvest handling and processing operations is an important risk factor for microbiological cross-contamination of fruits, vegetables and herbs (FVH). Industrial data indicated that the frozen FVH sector...

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Microbiological hazards associated with the use of water in the post-harvest handling and processing operations of fresh and frozen fruits, vegetables and herbs (ffFVH). Part 2 - A dynamic mass balance model for handling and processing operations in...

Allende A, Alvarez-Ordonez A, Bortolaia V, Bover-Cid S, De Cesare A, Dohmen W, et al.

EFSA J . 2025 Jan; 23(1):e9173. PMID: 39886077

A dynamic mass balance model was developed to simulate contamination dynamics in the process water of fresh and frozen fruits, vegetables and herbs (ffFVH) during processing and handling operations. The...

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Microbiological hazards associated with the use of water in the post-harvest handling and processing operations of fresh and frozen fruits, vegetables and herbs (ffFVH). Part 4 (fresh-cut FVH process water management plan)

Allende A, Alvarez-Ordonez A, Bortolaia V, Bover-Cid S, De Cesare A, Dohmen W, et al.

EFSA J . 2025 Jan; 23(1):e9171. PMID: 39886074

Water used in post-harvest handling and processing operations is an important risk factor for microbiological cross-contamination of fruits, vegetables and herbs (FVH). Industrial data indicated that the fresh-cut FVH sector...

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Microbiological hazards associated with the use of water in the post-harvest handling and processing operations of fresh and frozen fruits, vegetables and herbs (ffFVH). Part 3 (Fresh-whole FVH process water management plan)

Allende A, Alvarez-Ordonez A, Bortolaia V, Bover-Cid S, De Cesare A, Dohmen W, et al.

EFSA J . 2025 Jan; 23(1):e9170. PMID: 39886073

Water used in post-harvest handling and processing operations is an important risk factor for microbiological cross-contamination of fruits, vegetables and herbs (FVH). Industrial data indicated that the fresh-whole FVH sector...

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Endocrinologic Dysfunctions and Neuropsychiatric Sequelae in Pediatric Patients With a History of Central Nervous System Infection (ENDLESS): A Prospective Monocentric Study

Sodero G, Cipolla C, Camporesi A, Martino L, Costa S, Cannioto Z, et al.

Pediatr Infect Dis J . 2025 Jan; 44(4):310-317. PMID: 39787566

Introduction: Central nervous system (CNS) infections represent some of the most critical pediatric health challenges, characterized by high mortality rates and a notable risk of long-term complications. Despite their significance,...

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Guidance for establishing and applying tolerable upper intake levels for vitamins and essential minerals

Turck D, Bohn T, Camara M, Castenmiller J, de Henauw S, Hirsch-Ernst K, et al.

EFSA J . 2024 Nov; 22(11):e9052. PMID: 39507293

Vitamins and essential minerals are micronutrients that are required for the normal functioning of the human body. However, they may lead to adverse health effects if consumed in excess. A...

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Mycoplasma pneumoniae Mediastinal Lymphadenitis in Children: A Case Series and a Review of the Literature

Martino L, De Rose C, Morello R, Lazzareschi I, Proli F, Bersani G, et al.

Pediatr Infect Dis J . 2024 Oct; 44(2):e68-e70. PMID: 39387691

No abstract available.

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Serological Investigation for in Cetaceans from the Northwestern Mediterranean Sea

Martino L, Cuvertoret-Sanz M, Wilkinson S, Allepuz A, Perlas A, Ganges L, et al.

Animals (Basel) . 2024 Aug; 14(16). PMID: 39199951

Neurobrucellosis in cetaceans, caused by , is a relevant cause of death in striped dolphins () from the Mediterranean Sea. Serological tests are not used as a routinary technique for...

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A developmental neurotoxicity adverse outcome pathway (DNT-AOP) with voltage gate sodium channel (VGSC) inhibition as a molecular initiating event (MiE)

Crofton K, Paparella M, Price A, Mangas I, Martino L, Terron A, et al.

EFSA J . 2024 Aug; 22(8):e8954. PMID: 39109086

The adverse outcome pathway (AOP) framework serves as a practical tool for organising scientific knowledge that can be used to infer cause-effect relationships between stressor events and toxicity outcomes in...

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Epidemiology of Endocrine Dysfunctions in Pediatric Patients with Previous Central Nervous System Infection: A Scoping Review of the Literature

Sodero G, Cipolla C, Martino L, Gentili C, Rendeli C, Buonsenso D

Children (Basel) . 2024 Jul; 11(7). PMID: 39062243

Purpose The incidence of endocrine sequelae following central nervous system (CNS) infections in pediatric age is not known. We conducted this scoping review to assess the incidence of endocrinological alterations...