Publications by authors named "E Pinardi"
Article Synopsis
- Coastal Creole pigs in Argentina, derived from Iberian breeds introduced by Spanish colonizers, are the only Creole breed recognized by the FAO and primarily found in the wild.
- The study aimed to analyze the genetic traits influencing meat quality by examining seven specific SNPs in various genes, using 158 samples from the coastal region.
- Findings indicated significant genetic diversity within the population, with a higher occurrence of favorable alleles in several genes related to meat quality, suggesting a strong genetic potential for these pigs in swine production programs.
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluates the prevalence and management of delirium in Italian hospitals, revealing that only 43.1% of participating wards demonstrated high delirium literacy.
- Approximately 10% of hospitalized patients were reported to have delirium, with higher prevalence in high literacy wards, which also showed better management practices.
- Key issues identified include inadequate management, barriers to implementing effective strategies, and a lack of training, underscoring the need for improved awareness and evidence-based practices in delirium care.
Background: The progressive aging of the population and the increasing complexity of health issues contribute to a growing number of older individuals seeking emergency care. This study aims to assess the state of the art of care provided to older people in the Emergency Departments of Lombardy, the most populous region in Italy, counting over 2 million people aged 65 years and older.
Methods: An online cross-sectional survey was developed and disseminated among emergency medicine physicians and physicians affiliated to the Lombardy section of the Italian Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology (SIGG), during June and July 2023.
Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare workers (HCWs) in geriatric settings.
Design: Online cross-sectional survey.
Settings And Participants: 394 geriatric HCWs in Italy.
Introduction: Frailty is strongly associated with the clinical course of cognitive impairment and dementia, thus arguing for the need of its assessment in individuals affected by cognitive deficits. This study aimed to retrospectively evaluate frailty in patients aged 65 years and older referred to two Centers for Cognitive Decline and Dementia (CCDDs).
Methods: A total of 1256 patients consecutively referred for a first visit to two CCDDs in Lombardy (Italy) between January 2021 to July 2022 were included.