Publications by authors named "Ilaria Turriziani"

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  • The study examines the impact of age on mortality rates in patients receiving V-V ECMO for ARDS, noting that the age eligibility criterion is a topic of ongoing debate among healthcare providers.
  • A systematic review analyzed clinical studies from 2015 to mid-2024, focusing on ICU and hospital mortality related to patient age in both COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 cases.
  • Findings indicate that higher mean age correlates with increased ICU and hospital mortality, with age affecting outcomes linearly and no specific age cut-off recommended for V-V ECMO eligibility.*
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Background: Antibiotic prophylaxis is frequently administered in severe trauma. However, the risk of selecting resistant bacteria, a major issue especially in critical care environments, has not been sufficiently investigated. The aim of the present study was to provide guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis for four different trauma-related clinical conditions, taking into account the risks of antibiotic-resistant bacteria selection, thus innovating previous guidelines in the field.

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Background: Antinuclear antibodies (ANA) are a hallmark of many autoimmune diseases and can be detected many years before disease onset. Autoimmune thyroid diseases (AITD) are frequently associated with other organ- and non-organ-specific autoimmune disorders. Objectives.

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