Alessandro Giuli turns the page. Valentina Gemignani will be the new head of Cabinet of the Ministry of Culture. Gemignani, current deputy head of the MEF Cabinet, succeeds Alessandro Spano after his resignation last week. After Gilioli and then Francesco Spano, Alessandro Giuli now chooses a woman for his ministry, after having initiated more equal gender equality also among the members of the film funding commission.
Who is Valentina Gemignani? Director of the Treasury and first-tier of the Mef since 2020, she was born in Chieti in 1972, graduated in Law with honors from the University of Teramo in 1994 and in Administrative Sciences from the same university in 2006, qualified to profession as a lawyer at the Court of Appeal of L’Aquila in 1997. She obtained the Executive Master in Management of Public Administrations at SDA Bocconi in 2019. Gemignani is married to Basilio Catanoso, a Catania centre-right deputy for 4 legislatures.
Since 2020 he has been a first-tier manager of the Mef, where he holds the positions of general director of the Directorate of Treasury Services of the Department of General Administration, Personnel and Services, as well as, indeed, deputy Chief of Cabinet. From 2015 to 2021 he held the position of Director General of the Cabinet of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. From 2005 to 2008 he worked at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at the General Directorate for Development Cooperation and the Legislative Office. Previously, she held a highly specialized contract in the Participatory Department of the Municipality of Rome. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia and a member of the technical-financial verification committee for monitoring spending at the Ministry of Education, University and Research as well as of the Single Guarantee Committee of the Ministry of Economy and of Finance, and of the National Observatory for the Right to University Education. Since 8 May 2023 he has also been a member of the Board of Directors of Poste Italiane.
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**Interview with Dr. Lucy Mendes, a Cardiologist, on Epinephrine and Its Potential Risks**
**Editor (E):** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Mendes. With the recent emphasis on epinephrine’s strong beta-1 adrenergic effects, can you explain what that means for patients in critical care settings?
**Dr. Mendes (M):** Absolutely. Epinephrine is often used in emergencies, particularly for cardiac arrest and severe allergic reactions. Its action on beta-1 adrenergic receptors stimulates the heart; however, too much or improper use can lead to significant risks, including creating heart arrhythmias or even cardiac ischemia.
**E:** That’s concerning. How common is it for patients to experience these toxic effects?
**M:** While it varies, the risk is particularly relevant in critically ill patients or those with pre-existing heart conditions. We try to monitor the dosage very closely to avoid complications.
**E:** What precautions should healthcare providers take when administering epinephrine?
**M:** It’s crucial to titrate the dose carefully and monitor the patient’s cardiac output and rhythm continuously. Regular cardiovascular assessments are equally important to catch any early signs of arrhythmias or ischemia.
**E:** In your experience, how can we balance the benefits of epinephrine with its potential dangers?
**M:** It’s all about weighing the risks and benefits. In life-threatening situations, the advantages of using epinephrine often outweigh the risks. However, we need to educate healthcare professionals and patients about the possible side effects so they can be prepared.
**E:** Thank you for your insights today, Dr. Mendes. Your expertise sheds light on the importance of careful management when using epinephrine in critical situations.
**M:** Thank you for having me. Always happy to discuss important topics like this that can save lives.
