Publications by authors named "E T Zito"
Background: "Patient Voices" is a software developed to promote the systematic collection of electronic patient-reported outcome measures (ePROMs) in routine oncology clinical practice.
Objective: This study aimed to assess compliance with and feasibility of the Patient Voices ePROM system and analyze patient-related barriers in an Italian comprehensive cancer center.
Methods: Consecutive patients with cancer attending 3 outpatient clinics and 3 inpatient wards were screened for eligibility (adults, native speakers, and being able to fill in the ePROMs) and enrolled in a quantitative and qualitative multimethod study.
Background: Nursing care plans document the nursing process, displaying actions, and illustrating expected outcomes. Their integration into electronic health records (EHRs) is critical for accurate documentation, enhanced by standardized nursing terminologies that promote communication, critical reasoning, and patient safety through consistent language for information.
Objective: This study aimed to identify appropriate standardized nursing terminology tailored to the context of a Northern Italian Cancer Center and research facility for developing nursing care plans and starting their integration into institutional EHRs.
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- Pulsed field ablation (PFA) shows promise for treating ventricular tachycardia (VT) in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy, potentially overcoming limitations of traditional radiofrequency (RF) methods.
- Two case studies demonstrated that PFA effectively halted VT and restored normal heart rhythm in one patient, while the other experienced VT recurrences after discharge, necessitating a follow-up RF procedure.
- Results indicated that while PFA can treat large areas of damaged heart tissue quickly, challenges with catheter control may impact the effectiveness of the treatment.
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- The study compares the effectiveness and safety of hybrid-convergent radiofrequency (RF) ablation and extensive pulsed field ablation (PFA) for treating long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation (LSPAF).
- Both methods showed similar effectiveness in preventing atrial tachyarrhythmias after one year, with approximately 36.7% in the hybrid group and 40.9% in the PFA group experiencing recurrences.
- However, PFA had a better safety profile, with a significantly lower rate of major complications (0% for PFA compared to 12% for hybrid), indicating it may be a safer option for patients.*
Changes in the oxidative (redox) environment accompany idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). S-glutathionylation of reactive protein cysteines is a post-translational event that transduces oxidant signals into biological responses. We recently demonstrated that increases in S-glutathionylation promote pulmonary fibrosis, which was mitigated by the deglutathionylating enzyme glutaredoxin (GLRX).
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