Publications by authors named "M H Monaco"

Chronic pain (CP) is a complex and debilitating condition that significantly impairs quality of life and imposes a high burden on healthcare systems. This study aims to evaluate the impact of telemedicine on chronic pain management in cancer survivors with complex CP. Our multicenter retrospective investigation of cancer survivors with complex CP included 100 patients (median age 65 years, 62% female).

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  • 2'-fucosyllactose (2'-FL) in human milk promotes gut health and immune development in infants, while Bi-26™ is a beneficial bacterium found in breastfed infants.
  • The study used piglets to test the effects of 2'-FL and Bi-26™ on immune development, with results showing increased levels of certain cytokines in the serum of piglets receiving 2'-FL compared to those that did not.
  • Findings suggest that 2'-FL enhances cytokine responses without altering immune cell populations and that Bi-26™ can moderate the pro-inflammatory response in immune cells stimulated by LPS.
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Coronary microvascular dysfunction is a clinical condition very diffuse in many different settings. Often the diagnosis can be very tricky, and choosing the proper diagnostic strategy can be fundamental for reaching the goal. The aim of this review is to evaluate the properties and the feasibility of our tests in specific scenarios by looking at the performances of each methodology reported in the literature.

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Purpose: This study examined the physical determinants of 60-m sprint and long jump (LJ) performance and differences between maturity groups in physical characteristics in young male track-and-field athletes.

Methods: Competition results, countermovement jump, isometric leg press, 10-5 repeated jump test, and 50-m sprint were collected over 3 seasons for 54 male athletes (age 13 [1] y; stature 160.0 [8.

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Ongoing global research actions seek to comprehensively understand the adverse impact of stress and anxiety on the physical and mental health of both human beings and animals. Niaprazine (NIA) is a chemical compound that belongs to the class of piperazine derivatives. This compound has recently gained renewed attention due to its potential therapeutic properties for treating certain conditions such as anxiety.

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