Publications by authors named "M Piredda"
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- Oral disorders in palliative care are common and negatively affect patients' quality of life, but there are few evidence-based treatments available.
- This study investigated the effectiveness of a propolis-based product, combined with basic oral hygiene, in preventing and treating these disorders in patients with cancer or other illnesses.
- Results showed significant improvements in oral health, pain reduction, and overall quality of life among patients, confirming that the treatment was safe and well-accepted.
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- A study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of eating disorders (anorexia and bulimia) among Spanish young adults aged 18-30, revealing low diagnosis rates but significant symptoms in the population.
- Women were found to have higher rates of these disorders compared to men, regardless of their socio-demographic backgrounds, indicating a gender disparity.
- The research highlighted a complex relationship between eating disorders, dietary habits, lifestyle factors, and mental health, emphasizing the need for targeted public health interventions.
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- Vitamin D is important for immune health and might affect the risk of graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) in patients receiving hematopoietic stem cell transplants (HSCT).
- A review of studies found that HSCT patients often have low vitamin D levels (around 12.8 to 29.2 ng/mL) and that various supplementation methods exist, but results on vitamin D's impact on GvHD risk are mixed.
- While some studies link low vitamin D to a higher risk of acute GvHD, a clearer connection was found with chronic GvHD, indicating that further research is needed to assess vitamin D's potential therapeutic benefits in HSCT patients.
Aim: This study examines the prevalence of eating disorders, particularly anorexia and bulimia nervosa, among middle-aged Spaniards, noting their rising incidence in men as well as women. It explores how these disorders relate to sociodemographic factors and lifestyle habits.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from August 2020 to November 2021 via online platforms.
Understanding the housing needs of older adults is crucial for policy makers, service providers, and professional carers. Evidence about the factors that contribute to older adults' "sense of home" and their practical and policies implications are lacking. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 78 community-dwelling older adults to investigate which structural and organizational requirements and relational-affective environments could contribute to their experiencing a sense of home.
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