Department of Infectious Diseases @ Ospedale San Raffaele Turro
The Department of Infectious Diseases at IRCCS San Raffaele Turro focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of various infections, including HIV, hepatitis, central nervous system infections such as progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, cardiovascular infections, and drug-resistant bacterial, viral, and fungal diseases. Expertise extends to opportunistic infections in immunocompromised patients, tropical diseases, parasitic and sexually transmitted infections.
The department offers specialized services, including vaccination programs for at-risk individuals, such as those for herpes zoster and HPV, as well as travel vaccinations. It also provides FibroScan assessments to evaluate liver fibrosis and fat levels. Additionally, the department offers screening for HPV-related anal cancer, psychological support for HIV-positive patients, and specialized dental care for individuals with active infections.
The department is a hub for cutting-edge research and education, conducting numerous clinical trials and leading initiatives such as the HIV-CORE007 therapeutic vaccine project and the PRESTIGIO study on drug-resistant HIV. Collaborative efforts focus on innovative strategies for diagnosing and treating HIV, viral hepatitis, tuberculosis, endocarditis, infections in immunocompromised patients, and sexually transmitted infections. The team is dedicated to advancing therapies, immunotherapies, and vaccines, supported by partnerships with national and international institutions. It also serves as a teaching center for medical and dental students, as well as specialists in infectious and tropical diseases.
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Ospedale San Raffaele Turro is a highly specialized center for patient care, clinical research, and teaching activities, affiliated with the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University. Recognized in 2014 as an IRCCS (Scientific Institute for Research and Healthcare) by the Italian Ministry of Health, the hospital excels in various medical fields, focusing on innovative treatments and advanced therapies.
The facility is a part of the Ospedale San Raffaele network and comprises seven interconnected buildings set in a serene park. It offers 281 accredited beds, along with 48 technical beds dedicated to the Day Center and Complex Ambulatory Macro Activities (MAC). The hospital also houses outpatient clinics and a laboratory for diagnostic testing, serving both public and private patients under the Italian National Health System.
Ospedale San Raffaele Turro is renowned for its research and treatments in molecular medicine, particularly in understanding and addressing central and peripheral nervous system disorders, as well as urogenital conditions. This focus drives the hospital's mission to develop cutting-edge therapies that improve patients' quality of life while advancing scientific knowledge.
The hospital offers specialized care across multiple disciplines, with a strong emphasis on personalized treatments and rehabilitation. Notable areas of expertise include:
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Psychiatry and Neurology: the hospital offers advanced therapies for mood disorders, psychotic conditions, eating disorders, and sleep disturbances. These treatments are personalized, utilizing the latest medical technologies and supported by a team of expert clinicians dedicated to improving patient outcomes.
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Infectious Diseases: the hospital employs innovative diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for infections, with a particular focus on HIV and hepatitis. Ospedale San Raffaele Turro is also recognized as a leading center in Tropical Medicine, Travel Medicine, and Migration Medicine, providing specialized care for these unique health challenges.
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Mood Disorders Center: a leading facility for diagnosing and treating conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder. Patients benefit from cutting-edge therapeutic techniques and highly personalized clinical and rehabilitative interventions designed to improve their quality of life.
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Psychotic Disorders Center: with over 25 years of experience, this center specializes in treating schizophrenia, delusional disorders, and non-schizophrenic psychoses. It is recognized internationally for its research in novel pharmacological and psychological rehabilitation approaches.
The hospital's integrated approach ensures each patient to receive the best possible care through a synergy of clinical practice, research, and education. At Ospedale San Raffaele Turro, medical professionals and researchers work hand-in-hand to pioneer advancements in psychiatry, neurology, urology, infectious diseases, and radiology.
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