Publications by authors named "M Galfo"
Article Synopsis
- - The study assesses the safety and effectiveness of rhGM-CSF hydrogel for treating second- and third-degree burns in children, addressing gaps in existing pediatric data compared to adults.
- - A comprehensive meta-analysis evaluated data from eight studies involving 336 pediatric patients, revealing that rhGM-CSF hydrogel significantly improved wound healing rates and reduced healing time compared to treatments without it.
- - Despite one study indicating a high risk of bias, the overall results support the clinical use of rhGM-CSF hydrogel in pediatric burn treatment as both effective and safe.
Background: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to explore the personal values system of an Italian adolescent sample and examine the interrelations of their values with some variables characterizing their lifestyles.
Methods: A representative sample of 365 adolescents (56.2% females), 15-16 years old from the randomly selected second classes of public/private upper secondary schools of an Italian model region was investigated.
Quinoa's ( Willd.) status has been recently raised from staple food crop confined to its region of origin to a globally recognized commercial food crop, widely traded in the international market. Claims on food labels may attract consumers who can therefore purchase products with nutrition, allergy/intolerance, or social and ethical claims in an effort to make healthier and more sustainable food choices.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn March 2020 Italy went into lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic and children changed rapidly their lifestyles with possible negative effects on their health status. An online survey collected data on eating habits, physical activity, perception/behaviour of 1027 Italian 2-11 years children during lockdown. The chi-square test was applied to test differences in proportions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To delineate the clustering of energy balance-related behaviors in adolescents and investigate whether these behaviors are associated with the household socioeconomic status and parental education level.
Methods: Two cross-sectional studies assessed information on sedentary behavior, physical activity, sugar-sweetened beverages and fruit and vegetable consumption, and sleep duration by self-reported questionnaires in adolescents (12.5-17.