Publications by authors named "L R Ricci"

Background: Antibiotic resistance in nursing homes (NHs) is inconsistently tackled by antimicrobial stewardship programmes. The literature on individual determinants of antibiotic prescriptions (APs) in NHs is extensive. However, less is known about the structural determinants of AP in NHs.

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Although edible flowers have been historically principally used due to their visual appeal and smell, the world is discovering their value as innovative and natural sources of bioactive compounds. L. (CpL), a plant from the Cucurbitaceae family, is widely cultivated for its edible fruits and flowers, which are rich in polyphenols and carotenoids-compounds known for their potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

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  • Interest in how plant-based diets affect the gut microbiome is increasing, but there's limited research on how different diet patterns (omnivore, vegetarian, vegan) impact microbiome profiles across various populations.
  • A study involving over 21,000 individuals found that gut microbiome profiles can effectively differentiate between these diet patterns, with a mean accuracy of 85%.
  • Key findings show that omnivore microbiomes are heavily influenced by red meat consumption, which is linked to negative health markers, while vegan microbiomes are associated with healthier outcomes and overlap with specific food and soil microbes.
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The analysis of electrophysiological recordings of the human brain in resting state is a key experimental technique in neuroscience. Resting state is the default condition to characterize brain dynamics. Its successful implementation relies both on the capacity of subjects to comply with the requirement of staying awake while not performing any cognitive task, and on the capacity of the experimenter to validate that compliance.

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One of the biggest limitations faced by autistic people is the lack of knowledge of their condition. Our study aims to evaluate and discuss the knowledge of autism among nurses, which is a social and health category often in close contact with autistic people. Given the limited exploration of awareness levels about autism among healthcare professionals, this study aims to investigate general and specific knowledge of autism within a group of nursing students enrolled in a master's degree.

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