Publications by authors named "G R Casale"

Article Synopsis
  • Oral disorders in palliative care are common and negatively affect patients' quality of life, but there are few evidence-based treatments available.
  • This study investigated the effectiveness of a propolis-based product, combined with basic oral hygiene, in preventing and treating these disorders in patients with cancer or other illnesses.
  • Results showed significant improvements in oral health, pain reduction, and overall quality of life among patients, confirming that the treatment was safe and well-accepted.
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The present study examined the dependability of three newly developed direct behavior rating multi-item scales (DBR-MIS) of academic enablers (i.e., academic engagement, interpersonal skills, and study skills).

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Opioid-induced constipation (OIC) is a very common and troublesome gastrointestinal side effect following the use of opioids. Despite existing international guidelines, OIC is largely underdiagnosed and undertreated. ECHO OIC is a European project designed to improve the diagnosis and management of OIC at the primary care level.

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Introduction: Pain management in late-stage cancer patients is a complex clinical problem. The historical guidelines were from the World Health Organization (WHO). Recently, ESMO produced guidelines consistent with 52 recommendations applicable to the entire period of disease since the pain appears.

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Background And Objective: Intermediate-risk (IR) non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) encompasses a broad spectrum of disease, with heterogeneous outcomes in terms of disease recurrence and progression. The International Bladder Cancer Group (IBCG) recently proposed an updated scoring model for IR substratification that is based on five key risk factors. Our aim was to provide a clinical validation of the IBCG scoring system and substratification model for IR NMIBC.

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