Publications by authors named "Federica Carrara"

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents a critical global threat, compromising the effectiveness of antibacterial drugs as bacteria adapt and survive exposure to many classes of these drugs. This phenomenon is primarily fueled by the widespread overuse and misuse of antibacterial drugs, exerting selective pressure on bacteria and promoting the emergence of multi-resistant strains. AMR poses a top-priority challenge to public health due to its widespread epidemiological and economic implications, exacerbated not only by the diminishing effectiveness of currently available antimicrobial agents but also by the limited development of genuinely effective new molecules.

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Our aim was to evaluate osteomyelitis and other major lower limb safety outcomes (i.e., peripheral artery disease or PAD, ulcers, atraumatic fractures, amputations, symmetric polyneuropathy, and infections) in patients affected by type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and treated with sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2-is).

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  • The IASP ICD-11 defines chronic primary pain (CPP) and notes increasing interest in cannabinoids as a treatment, though evidence for their efficacy in CPP is limited.
  • This systematic review aims to analyze the effectiveness and safety of cannabinoids for managing CPP by reviewing randomized controlled trials and other studies.
  • The review included eight studies from 3007 records, focusing on outcomes like pain reduction, quality of life, and various mental health aspects, along with assessing safety and potential biases.
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Unlabelled: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Safinamide is a novel anti-parkinsonian drug with possible anti-dyskinetic properties. Parkinson's disease (PD) is a complex disease. The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of safinamide administration compared to placebo in PD patients on multiple outcomes.

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