Publications by authors named "G Brunetti"
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- Chronic stroke survivors often experience persistent disability due to both arm/leg weakness and respiratory muscle weakness, which can negatively affect rehabilitation, quality of life, and increase health risks.
- The study aims to compare the effects of two different respiratory training programs alongside a comprehensive exercise regimen on various health outcomes in chronic stroke survivors.
- A randomized controlled trial involving 80 participants will examine the impact of respiratory strength vs. relaxation training over eight weeks, assessing multiple physical and societal participation measures while monitoring health status for one year post-intervention.
Left ventricular non-compaction (LVNC) is a rare heart muscle disease defined by the presence of prominent left ventricular trabeculation, deep intertrabecular recesses, and a thin compact layer. Several hypotheses have been proposed regarding its pathogenesis, with the most recently accepted one being that compact layer and trabeculated layers develop independently according to an "allometric growth". The current gold-standard diagnostic criteria (in particular, the Petersen index non-compaction/compaction ratio > 2.
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- Groundwater aquifers are being depleted unsustainably due to factors like population growth and climate change, prompting the need for managed aquifer recharge (MAR) to replenish them.
- The use of agricultural managed aquifer recharge (Ag-MAR) raises concerns about the leaching of pesticides into groundwater, especially in areas with varying soil textures.
- This study reveals that sandy soils lead to faster water and pesticide transport, while also indicating that certain practices can mitigate leaching risks and enhance groundwater recharge.
Pressure ulcers (PU) are a globally recognised healthcare concern, with their largely preventable development prompting the implementation of targeted preventive strategies. Risk assessment is the first step to planning individualised preventive measures. However, despite the long use of risk assessment, and the >70 risk assessment tools currently available, PUs remain a significant concern.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNano-biochar is a source of blackish carbonaceous material, a prerequisite for sustainable crop productivity. By using a variety of feedstock materials, nanobiochar synthesis can be employed via pyrolysis. Therefore, a project was initiated to explore the morpho-physio-biochemical alteration at the vegetative stage of wheat crops after the foliar application of nanobiochar suspension (NBS).
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