Publications by authors named "A Nieddu"
Background: Cognitive and mood status influence both personal and social daily activities, with great impact on life quality, particularly among the elderly population.
Aim: This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the psycho-affective status concerning eating habits within an elderly population of the Chania area in Crete, Greece.
Methods: Cognitive status was assessed in 101 elderly subjects through the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), and mood was evaluated using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS).
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- * Researchers analyzed 202 MG patients from 2010 to 2019, finding that the incidence was 32.6/million and prevalence was 55.3/100,000, with the majority testing positive for acetylcholine receptor antibodies.
- * The findings suggest that Sardinia has a higher prevalence of MG than the European average for rare diseases, highlighting the need to explore environmental and genetic factors contributing to this increased risk.
Background: Several international organizations have outlined the components of infection prevention and control (IPC) programs. To successfully implement an IPC program, hospital staff may adopt a manual that provides support for implementing the IPC measures, even requiring significant efforts. This study aims to identify essential aspects and develop a standardized structure for an IPC manual.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Depression is common among the elderly, resulting in poor quality of life and elevated healthcare expenditure. Among other factors, dietary habits could also affect this condition, although the specific food patterns involved remain to be established. The present study aimed to assess the role of plant- versus animal-dominant foods consumption on the affective state of nonagenarians from a Sardinian population, Italy, well known for its longevity (Blue Zone).
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