Publications by authors named "M Della Valle"
Introduction: As humanity progresses further into space, astronauts must be increasingly independent from mission control, especially in high-consequence medical scenarios. The high-utility and low-mass nature of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) makes this imaging modality ideal for spaceflight mission deployment. However, POCUS operator skill degrades over time, presenting an operational barrier to continuous, effective use.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder, characterized by impairments in social interaction and communication with restricted and repetitive behavior. Postural and motor disturbances occur more often in ASD, in comparison to typically developing subjects, affecting the quality of life. Linear and non-linear indexes derived from the trajectory of the center of pressure (COP) while subjects stand on force platforms are commonly used to assess postural stability.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: This systematic review with meta-analysis aimed to examine the effect of blood flow restriction resistance training (BFR-RT) on strength gains in untrained limbs (remote strength transfer [RST]).
Literature Survey: A search for studies was performed using six databases (PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, SPORTDiscus, and ScienceDirect) up to February 2024.
Methodology: Studies that assessed the RST phenomenon following BFR-RT and measured muscle strength were included.
Surgical Algorithm of Poland Syndrome Based on Thorax, Breast, and Nipple-areola Complex Classification.
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Poland syndrome (PS) is a rare congenital condition that primarily affects the pectoralis major muscle and presents several thoracic anomalies, necessitating a classification system and treatment algorithm developed in 2016.
- Between January 2016 and June 2023, 52 PS patients were treated following this algorithm, which included various surgical and conservative procedures; the majority of cases had soft-tissue defects requiring intervention.
- The results demonstrated that after treatment, many patients improved significantly and could be reclassified; the algorithm proved effective, with few complications reported, highlighting the importance of a multidisciplinary approach for adolescents.
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to find opportunities for improving antibiotic stewardship (AS) in medical-surgical intensive care units (MS-ICUs) and general wards (Gral-wards) across 41 hospitals in Latin America from March 2022 to February 2023.
- - Data was collected on antimicrobial use (AU) from 5780 MS-ICU and 7726 Gral-ward patients, revealing a 53.5% AU prevalence in MS-ICUs and 25.5% in Gral-wards, with a significant portion of antibiotics used for treating infections and surgical prophylaxis.
- - The study highlighted key areas for improvement in AU practices, including better antibiotic selection, the need for de