Publications by authors named "M Piccoli"
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for adrenal glands is becoming increasingly developed worldwide and robotic surgery has advanced significantly. Although there are still concerns about the generalization of outcomes and the cost burden, the robotic platform shows several advantages in overcoming some laparoscopic shortcomings. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted using the PubMed, MEDLINE and Cochrane library databases of published articles comparing RA and LA up to January 2024.
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- * Behavioral tests showed that both PIL and vit-D led to depressive and anxious behaviors, along with cognitive impairments, but vit-D reduced harmful IgM and IgG deposits in the brain after 6 months.
- * The findings suggest that the PIL model effectively represents systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with neuropsychiatric manifestations, indicating vit-D's potential for reducing brain inflammation while improving memory without affecting anxiety or depression.
Drug utilization and medication adherence for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis: an Italian study.
Glob Reg Health Technol Assess
October 2024
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- The study evaluates the use of biologic and targeted synthetic drugs for treating psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in Italy, specifically focusing on the role of biosimilar drugs.
- Conducted over four years at eight hospital pharmacies, the research tracked patients new to treatment, assessing their persistence and adherence to medication using the proportion of days covered (PDC).
- Findings revealed that patients on biosimilars showed better adherence and persistence than those on originators, and utilizing biosimilars resulted in significant cost savings, highlighting their potential benefits in healthcare resource optimization.
Implementation of socially assistive robots in geriatric care institutions: Healthcare professionals' perspectives and identification of facilitating factors and barriers.
J Rehabil Assist Technol Eng
September 2024
Introduction: The successful integration of socially assistive robots in geriatric care settings hinges on the attitudes and opinions of healthcare professionals. This study explored their needs, expectations, and perceptions regarding robot use, including facilitating factors and barriers to implementation.
Methods: Twenty professionals participated in semi-structured interviews that covered topics such as robot applications, perceived value, acceptance criteria, prerequisites for deployment, ethical considerations, and design attributes.