Publications by authors named "M V Davi"
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- The psychiatry inpatient ward in Trento adopts an open-door policy that focuses on a recovery-oriented approach, treating patients as individuals with the freedom to make personal decisions.
- It prioritizes relational restraint over physical restraint, implementing the I.R.O.N. interventions that aim to manage patient agitation through gentle yet determined techniques.
- At the end of the year, staff members are recognized for their commitment to this approach, with awards like the "IRON parchment" and "Talk Down Champion" given for exemplary work in maintaining a caring and safe environment.
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- Atypical parathyroid tumors (aPT) and parathyroid carcinoma (PC) are very rare types of tumors in the parathyroid glands, making up less than 2% of all such tumors.
- The study looked at patients with aPT and PC to see how they compare in terms of medical features and problems.
- Both types showed similar symptoms, but PCs had more kidney issues and a higher chance of the disease coming back after surgery, leading to plans for better tracking and study of these tumors in Italy and Europe.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, pancreatic surgery for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs) with surgical indications was postponed or canceled. Patients with PNET patients who underwent pancreatic surgery during the COVID-19 restriction period (3 years) were compared with a similar cohort of patients who underwent surgery in the previous 3 years. Data on patients' characteristics, waiting time, and surgical and pathology outcomes were evaluated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study describes and explores the application of no-restraint policies in General Hospital Psychiatric Units (GHPUs) in Italy, a country pioneering in deinstitutionalization and psychiatric reform. The research aims to assess the organizational characteristics and effectiveness of no-restraint practices, contributing to the global discourse on humane psychiatric care. Following a purposive sampling approach, a nationwide descriptive study was conducted involving a detailed online survey distributed to 24 GHPUs actively engaged in or aspiring toward no-restraint practices.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFClinical Presentation, Diagnosis, and Management of Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia in Adults: A Single-center Experience.
Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets
May 2024
Introduction: Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia (HH) is a rare condition characterized by inappropriately elevated insulin levels in the presence of low glucose levels. A proper diagnostic framework is fundamental to avoid patients undergoing unnecessary diagnostic and therapeutic invasive procedures.
Objective: The study aimed to assess the clinical presentation, diagnostic work-up, and treatment of a single-center cohort of patients affected by HH.