Publications by authors named "D Di Pietro"
Objective: We systematically reviewed and meta-analyzed the efficacy of Tailor-Made Notched Music Training (TMNMT) for primary subjective tinnitus in adults. The main goal was to evaluate TMNMT's impact on tinnitus symptoms.
Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, we included randomized and non-randomized trials.
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- - ADHD affects about 5% of children globally and is marked by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, with each child exhibiting unique cognitive traits that complicate therapy selection.
- - This study aimed to identify objective clinical biomarkers for evaluating treatment effectiveness in ADHD by analyzing DNA methylation patterns in two distinct subgroups of children before and after therapy.
- - Findings revealed unique methylation patterns in specific areas of the DAT1 gene, suggesting that these could serve as reliable molecular indicators of treatment success, paving the way for personalized medicine approaches in ADHD care.
Background and Objectives: Hemolysis is reported to be present in up to 10% of blood gas specimens in the central lab; however, few data on the incidence of hemolysis using a point-of-care testing (POCT) blood gas analysis are available in the setting of the emergency department. The aims of this study were: (1) to analyze the prevalence of hemolysis in blood gas samples collected in the ED using a POCT device; and (2) to evaluate the impact of hemolysis on blood sample results and its clinical consequences. Materials and Methods: We collected 525 consecutive POCT arterial blood gas samples using syringes with electrolyte-balanced heparin within 3 different EDs in the metropolitan area of Rome.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Impairments in respiration, voice and speech are common in people with Parkinson's disease (PD).
Aims: To evaluate the prevalence of dysphonia, assessed by a specific acoustic evaluation and description of the voice by the speech therapist (GIRBAS), and its relation with lung function and oxygenation, in particular cough ability and during the night or exercise desaturation.
Methods: This is a posthoc analysis of a prospective cross-sectional observational study on PD patients collecting anthropometric and clinical data, comorbidities, PD severity, motor function and balance, respiratory function at rest, during exercise and at night, voice function with acoustic analysis and presence of speech disorders, in addition to the GIRBAS scale.