Publications by authors named "A Maiorino"
Vertical neglect represents a visuospatial deficit occurring as a possible consequence of acquired brain injury (ABI). Differently from unilateral spatial neglect on horizontal space, vertical neglect is poorly studied in the literature and rarely assessed in clinical practice. In the available studies, the terms "radial," "vertical," and "altitudinal" neglect are often used interchangeably, although they do not describe the same spatial dimension.
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- Family caregivers (FC) play a crucial role in reducing misdiagnosis in patients with disorders of consciousness (DOC), but COVID-19 restrictions limited their access to rehabilitation support.
- A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess whether remote connections with FC could enhance clinicians' ability to elicit behavioral responses from patients with severe brain injuries.
- Results showed that both remote and in-person caregiver support improved patients' responses compared to standard assessments, with notable improvements in the Coma Recovery Scale-Revised scores, highlighting the potential benefits of caregiver involvement in patient rehabilitation.
Purpose: Calcium ions are involved in the regulation of several cellular processes and may also influence viral replication. Hypocalcemia has been frequently reported during infectious diseases and in critically ill patients, including also COVID-19 patients, significantly related with the pro-inflammatory state and mortality. The aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence of hypocalcemia at admission in patients hospitalized for COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease 2019) and to evaluate association of hypocalcemia with in-hospital COVID-19 outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Real-world data can inform the use of biologics for psoriasis (PSO).
Objective: The aim was to evaluate treatment patterns and analyze pharmacoutilization in PSO patients in a real-world Italian setting, with a focus on the biologics most recently introduced.
Methods: An observational study based on administrative databases was conducted.
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- A recent study investigated the relationship between metabolic factors, particularly atherogenic dyslipidemia, and the severity of COVID-19 in hospitalized patients in Rome, Italy.
- The findings showed that patients with critical COVID-19 had higher levels of fasting glucose, triglycerides, and inflammation markers, while also presenting lower levels of HDL cholesterol compared to those with noncritical disease.
- Atherogenic dyslipidemia was more prevalent in critical patients and was associated with worsened outcomes, including increased likelihood of death or requiring intubation.