Publications by authors named "A Alibrandi"
This study aims to describe the stress levels experienced by parents of children with hearing loss who use conventional hearing aids or cochlear implants, and to assess the correlation between parental stress and the auditory skills acquired by the children. The study was conducted at the Policlinic "Gaetano Martino" in Messina, evaluating data from 42 pairs of parents of children using hearing aids or cochlear implants. Parents completed the LittlEARS Auditory Questionnaire (LEAQ) and the Parental Stress Scale (PSS) 18 months after the initial device (hearing aid or cochlear implant) had been activated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Micro-RNAs (miRNAs) have been reported to play an important role during orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) through the regulation of periodontal soft and hard tissue homeostasis and functions. The aim of the present study was to assess the effects of miRNAs on OTM and to evaluate possible predictors that influenced the overall OTM amount at a 3-month follow-up.
Methods: Through a split-mouth design, 21 healthy patients (mean age 13.
: Hormonal, vascular, and behavioral changes during pregnancy can negatively impact a woman's oral health, resulting in conditions such as gingivitis, dental sensitivity, and caries. Although oral health is critical during pregnancy, it remains frequently overlooked. In this study, the oral health status and hygiene practices of pregnant women attending two university hospitals in southern Italy were evaluated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCoupling neurologic music therapy with immersive virtual reality to improve executive functions in individuals with Parkinson's disease: A Quasi-Randomized Clinical Trial.
Clin Park Relat Disord
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disorder causing motor and cognitive issues, and current treatments mainly address symptoms.
- This study explored the combination of Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) with a virtual reality platform called Computer-Assisted Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN) to enhance rehabilitation for PD patients.
- Results showed significant cognitive improvements in the experimental group using NMT and CAREN, indicating this method could be a more effective way to address cognitive deficits in PD compared to traditional approaches.
Objective: To examine the impact of fluocinonide 0.05% gel formulation for the topical treatment of oral lichen planus (OLP).
Methods: Through an RCT design, 47 patients with OLP were randomly allocated for topical OLP treatment with fluocinonide 0.