Alfredo Vannacci MD PhD

Prof of Pharmacology & Toxicology @uni_firenze. Pharmaco-epidemiology, drug safety and perinatal health researcher. Founder of @Ciaolapo with @ClaudiaRavaldi

[Alfredo Vannacci MD PhD @AlfVann]

From Aristotle to glutamate, NMDA, GABA, benzodiazepines and PTSD: exploring the neuropsychopharmacology of stress, anxiety, coping and trauma. Because understanding the brain also helps us build more respectful, trauma-informed perinatal bereavement care. #TraumaInformedCare

[Alfredo Vannacci MD PhD @AlfVann]

Chen et al. recently argued that current large language models already display human-level intelligence, based on behavioural evidence.

In this letter to editor of @Nature , I suggest that their framing obscures a fundamental asymmetry.

https://t.co/fvwStAoNRv

[nature @Nature]

Happy 30th birthday, Pokémon! Since 1996, the Japanese media sensation has inspired generations of researchers in fields as diverse as evolution, biodiversity and research integrity. https://t.co/xDkf4D7VyT

[Alfredo Vannacci MD PhD @AlfVann]

@efdiegi_ Più che altro credo che il copyright sia una limitazione notevole.

[Alfredo Vannacci MD PhD @AlfVann]

Spero che studi a Firenze. Potremmo fare un esame spettacolare!

[FD @efdiegi_]

La mia nuova tattica pazzesca di autoconvincimento nello studiare farmacologia è semplicemente abbinare ogni Pokémon a un farmaco e ogni tipo a una classe (sarà un fallimento)

[Alfredo Vannacci MD PhD @AlfVann]

@efdiegi_ Peccato! Proverò comunque a sviluppare l'idea 🤣. Con ogni probabilità sarà disastrosa, ma non si sa mai....

[CiaoLapo @CiaoLapo]

🆕 OA in J Clin Med: The UNSURENESS Study
We explored how Italian healthcare professionals support parents in pregnancies after #stillbirth / #neonataldeath, a period of grief, hope, and high clinical complexity. Trauma-informed, continuous care is key.
📄 https://t.co/R27rQtej28

[CiaoLapo @CiaoLapo]

Survey of 200 HCPs (mostly #midwives): only 1 in 3 had training for pregnancies after #loss.
Most valued: acknowledge loss, build trust, share decisions, give full info.
Hardest: address fears, reassure.
Care driven by continuity & parental wishes more than #guidelines.

[CiaoLapo @CiaoLapo]

#Pregnancy after #loss is never “just another pregnancy.” Our study calls for national guidelines, structured #training, and integrated psychological #support to help families from loss to the next birth with safety, #empathy, and #respect.

[Alfredo Vannacci MD PhD @AlfVann]

Una analisi fenomenologica semi-seria dell’esplosione virale degli #ItalianBrainrotAnimals

A semi-serious phenomenological take on the viral rise of #ItalianBrainrotAnimals
#italianrot #Brainrot #BrainrotAnimals

👉 https://t.co/s7nF0ato5V

[CiaoLapo @CiaoLapo]

1️⃣/3️⃣
We’re excited to share our preprint on how healthcare professionals support #lactation after #PerinatalLoss in Italy. Clinical and emotional challenges impact both parents and HCPs. Tailored care is essential to improve outcomes.
Read more: https://t.co/QMnQDYIZT4

[CiaoLapo @CiaoLapo]

2️⃣/3️⃣
For HCPs, #NeonatalDeaths are more clinically challenging (5.26) than #stillbirths (4.90), while both are emotionally demanding (7.80 vs 7.73). #Empathy and clear communication are critical for grieving parents.
Read more: https://t.co/QMnQDYIZT4

[CiaoLapo @CiaoLapo]

3️⃣/3️⃣
Pharmacological suppression was discussed by 89.5% of HCPs after #stillbirth and 83.8% after #neonatal #death. Only 21.8% shared info on milk donation post-stillbirth (25.4% post-NND). Written guidance was rare (15.8%) but rated useful.
Read more: https://t.co/QMnQDYIZT4

[Alfredo Vannacci MD PhD @AlfVann]

@SpencrGreenberg This is the most intriguing result, as it highlights the epistemological shortcomings of astrology as a science, at least among the subjects tested. Even in cases of negative outcomes, one would expect high agreement if astrology had a reproducible methodological approach.

[Judy Li 0212 @Judyli_JCM]

🤗Paper Sharing @JCM_MDPI
"Exposures and Suspected Intoxications to Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Agents in Children Aged 0–14 Years: Real-World Data from an Italian Reference Poison Control Centre"
👥@CrescioliGiada @AlfVann @cucumba86 et al.

https://t.co/xLUGnu6xYh

[Alfredo Vannacci MD PhD @AlfVann]

Solo @rocco_tanica mi capisce. 50 anni di rispettabilità svaniti in un attimo.....

[JCM MDPI @JCM_MDPI]

#mdpijcm
Call for Reading🫱
"Safety Profile of Vitamin D in Italy: An Analysis of Spontaneous Reports of Adverse Reactions Related to Drugs and Food Supplements" https://t.co/4zwHZDJjAG

👥@vale_maggini et al. @cucumba86
🎯 Views 1639; Citations 1

#vitamin #medicine

[CiaoLapo @CiaoLapo]

Data shows: Less than 30% of midwives feel confident in the effectiveness of non-medical interventions for perinatal depression. Highlighting the urgent need for better education on holistic care approaches. 4/4

Read more #OpenAccess in @AWMH_Journal: https://t.co/clLRSC90Lo

[CiaoLapo @CiaoLapo]

Insights: Over 60% of midwives reported observing symptoms like excessive worry and guilt in patients, underscoring the need for comprehensive symptom recognition training. 3/4

Read more #OpenAccess in @AWMH_Journal: https://t.co/clLRSC90Lo

[CiaoLapo @CiaoLapo]

👉 Key findings: Only 24% of midwives identify age as a risk factor, while a mere 15% consider diabetes during pregnancy significant.
A call for greater awareness among healthcare professionals. 2/4

Read more #OpenAccess in @AWMH_Journal: https://t.co/clLRSC9yAW