Publications by authors named "L G Rizzi"
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) refers to cognitive alterations with preservation of functionality. Individuals with this diagnosis have a higher risk of developing dementia. Non-pharmacological interventions, such as physical exercise, are beneficial for the cognition of this population.
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- Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) is a genetic disorder that leads to very high LDL cholesterol levels and increased risk for heart disease, and lomitapide shows potential to lower LDL cholesterol levels.
- A study analyzed the effects of lomitapide on 38 women and 37 men with HoFH, finding similar LDL reduction rates for both sexes, although women showed a greater reduction at six months.
- Women experienced more gastrointestinal side effects from the treatment, but overall, lomitapide was similarly effective for both genders in reducing cholesterol without significant differences in cardiovascular event outcomes.
Tip control in lingual orthodontics may be challenging because of the presence of a vertical slot and the particular configuration of the customized appliances. The aim of this in vitro experimental study was to investigate the role of the ligature-wire-slot system in achieving better tip control. A set of customized lingual brackets was obtained for a dedicated typodont made of extracted human teeth.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPatients with health pathologies may exhibit psychological features in addition to medical symptomatology. A sample of 76 Italian women with an age range between 23 and 78 years old (mean = 50.22 ± 10.
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- The introduction of companion plants (CPs) like basil and French marigold in apple orchards aims to manage aphid populations and boost natural enemy (NE) presence.
- Laboratory tests revealed that these CPs can affect the reproduction of the rosy apple aphid (RAA), with mixed results in orchards over two years.
- While basil showed significant reductions in aphid colonies in 2019, more research is needed to understand the mechanisms at play and the long-term benefits of using CPs for sustainable apple production.