A5070764077- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Gambling Behavior and Treatments
- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Radiation Dose and Imaging
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Radiology practices and education
- Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Alzheimer's disease research and treatments
- Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- High Altitude and Hypoxia
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
Istituto di Fisiologia Clinica
2015-2024
Fondazione Toscana Gabriele Monasterio
2018-2024
National Research Council
2015-2024
Istituto di Scienza e Tecnologie dell'Informazione "Alessandro Faedo"
2021-2022
Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Physiology
2021
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
2014-2021
Centro Ricerche FIAT
2021
Regione Toscana
2018
National Research Council
2013
University of Pisa
2012
Understanding the occurrence of symptoms resembling those severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in a large nonhospitalized population at peak epidemic Italy is paramount importance; however, data are currently scarce.The aims this study were to evaluate association self-reported with SARS-CoV-2 nasopharyngeal swab (NPS) test results individuals and estimate associated disease (COVID-19) larger nontested population.EPICOVID19 self-administered cross-sectional voluntary...
Smoker's paradox usually refers to the observation of a favorable outcome smoking patients in acute myocardial infarction. From April 2006 December 2018 population 2456 with ST segment elevation infarction (STEMI) treated primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI) were prospectively enrolled MATRIX registry. Ischemic time, clinical, demographics, angiographic data, and 1-year follow-up collected. Among 2546 admitted STEMI, 1007 (41 %) current smokers. Smokers 10 years younger had...
To evaluate radiation protection basic knowledge and dose assessment for radiological procedures among Italian radiographersA validated questionnaire was distributed to 780 participants with balanced demographic characteristics geographic distribution.Only 12.1 % of attended courses on a regular basis. Despite 90 radiographers stating have sufficient awareness issues, most them underestimated the almost all procedures. About 5 4 participants, respectively, claimed that pelvis magnetic...
Abstract Background and aims Although generally prohibited by national regulations, underage gambling has become popular in Europe, with relevant cross‐country prevalence variability. This study aimed to estimate the of Europe stratified type game on‐/off‐line mode examine association individual family characteristics substance use. Design Our used data from 2015 European School Survey Project on Alcohol Other Drugs (ESPAD) cross‐sectional study, a survey using self‐administered anonymous...
The purpose of this study was to compare videofluoroscopy (VFS), fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation swallowing (FEES) and oro-pharyngo- oesophageal scintigraphy (OPES) with regards premature spillage, post-swallowing residue aspiration assess the reliability these tests for detection oro-pharyngeal dysphagia. Sixty patients affected dysphagia various origin were enrolled in submitted VFS, FEES OPES using a liquid semi-solid bolus. As reference, we used VFS. Both showed good sensitivity high...
Robotic exoskeletons are regarded as promising technologies for neurological gait rehabilitation but have been investigated comparatively little training aides to facilitate active aging in the elderly. This study feasibility of an exoskeletal Active Pelvis Orthosis (APO) cardiopulmonary Ten healthy elderly volunteers exhibited a decreased (-26.6 ± 16.1%) Metabolic Cost Transport (MCoT) during treadmill walking following 4-week APO-assisted program, while no significant changes were observed...
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical features mild-to-moderate coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in a sample Italian patients and investigate occurrence smell taste disorders. Infected individuals with suspected (clinical diagnosis) or laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 infection were recruited. Patients completed survey-based questionnaire aim assessing their epidemiological characteristics, general otorhinolaryngological symptoms, A total 294 survey (147 females). most...
<h3>Importance</h3> Although imaging has become a standard tool of modern medicine, its widespread use been paralleled by an increasing cumulative radiation dose to patients despite technological advancements and campaigns calling for better awareness minimization unnecessary exposures. <h3>Objective</h3> To assess patients' knowledge about medical related risks. <h3>Design, Setting, Participants</h3> A survey study hospitals in Italy was conducted; all waiting rooms procedures before...
Human neuropathological studies indicate that the pontine nucleus Locus Coeruleus (LC) undergoes significant and early degeneration in Alzheimer's disease. This line of evidence alongside experimental data suggests LC functional/structural decay may represent a critical factor for disease pathophysiological clinical progression. In present prospective study, we used Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) with LC-sensitive sequence (LC-MRI) to investigate vivo involvement progression, whether...
In the context of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR), reconstruction left subclavian artery (LSA) has emerged as a crucial component in establishing sufficient proximal landing zone. However, technical difficulty these procedures raises possibility endoleaks and neurological consequences. Single-branched stent grafts offer good anchoring LSA flow for patients. This study evaluates feasibility utilizing novel single-branched treatment distal arch disease, identifying results short...
Background Confirmed COVID-19 cases have been registered in more than 200 countries, and as of July 28, 2020, over 16 million reported to the World Health Organization. This study was conducted during epidemic peak Italy. The early identification individuals with suspected is critical immediately quarantining such individuals. Although surveys are widely used for identifying cases, outcomes, associated risks, no validated epidemiological tool exists surveying SARS-CoV-2 infection general...
Several studies have reported a low prevalence of current smoking among hospitalized COVID-19 cases; however, no definitive conclusions can be drawn.We investigated the association tobacco smoke exposure with nasopharyngeal swab (NPS) test results for SARS-CoV-2 infection and disease severity accounting possible confounders.The nationwide, self-administered, cross-sectional web-based Italian National Epidemiological Survey on (EPICOVID19) was administered to an population 198,822 adult...
The purpose of this study was to assess the radiation dose and image quality pediatric head CT examinations before after radiologic staff training.Outpatients 1 month 14 years old underwent 215 unenhanced intensive training radiologists technologists in optimization technique. Patients were divided into three age groups (0-4, 5-9, 10-14 years), index, dose-length product, tube voltage, current-rotation time product values retrieved from hospital PACS. Gray matter conspicuity...