Publications by authors named "G De Maio"
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- The study explored how postural balance is influenced by autonomic nervous system signals, specifically cardiac awareness.
- Researchers tested 70 healthy individuals using a robotic device to measure postural control and a heartbeat counting task for cardiac awareness, under different platform and visual feedback conditions.
- Results showed that in unstable conditions with eyes closed, those with higher cardiac awareness had less sway and reduced trunk movement, indicating that better perception of internal body signals may enhance postural control.
This study investigates dietary supplement use among rugby players and their general health, focusing on prevalence and underlying motivations. Involving 92 athletes, it examines the relationship between supplement usage, motivations, and health outcomes using the 36-item Short Form Health Survey and a 24-item ad hoc questionnaire. Findings reveal a high frequency of supplement usage, motivated by desires to enhance performance, appearance, and mood.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/objectives: Benralizumab is a monoclonal antibody that targets the interleukin-5 receptor (IL-5Rα), leading to the rapid depletion of blood eosinophils. RCTs have demonstrated efficacy in patients with severe eosinophilic asthma (SEA). The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of benralizumab on sinonasal outcomes in a real-life setting in patients with SEA and concomitant chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe prevalence of obesity has become a global health concern, with significant impacts on quality of life and mortality rates. Recent research has highlighted the role of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in driving the obesity epidemic. UPFs undergo extensive processing, often containing high levels of sugars, fats, and additives, while lacking essential nutrients.
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