Publications by authors named "M Zappa"
The effect of benralizumab on inflammation in severe asthma: a real-life analysis.
Ther Adv Respir Dis
December 2024
Background: Benralizumab is a monoclonal antibody treatment for severe eosinophilic asthma (SEA). Few studies investigated its role in airway inflammation and its correlation with lung function.
Objectives: The aim of the present study is to assess its effect after 1 year of treatment, focusing on airway inflammation.
Ultrasound guided-transabdominal plane block (UG-TAPB) reduces pain, opioid consumption and PONV, and is associated with faster recovery for patients undergoing bariatric surgery: a retrospective analysis in a high-volume Italian center.
Updates Surg
December 2024
Ultrasound-guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Block (UG-TAPB) reduces post-operative pain better than i.v. painkillers in patients operated with laparoscopic surgery.
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- * A study involving nearly 2,000 non-resectable HCC patients showed that LMWA had comparable safety and overall survival rates to PRFA and significantly better survival rates than TACE after 1, 3, and 5 years.
- * The results suggest that LMWA is a viable treatment option for early HCC, outperforming TACE while demonstrating similar efficacy to PRFA, which supports its potential inclusion in standardized treatment
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- A guideline panel in Italy created recommendations for breast cancer screening to align with European Breast Cancer Guidelines, following the ADOLOPMENT approach for adaptation.
- The panel utilized the GRADE EtD framework, incorporating findings from a PubMed search specific to Italy, and included nine articles as contextual evidence.
- Thirteen finalized recommendations emphasize organized screening every 2 years for women aged 50-69, conditional screening for those aged 70-74, and advise against annual mammography for women 50 and older to enhance standardized processes and promote health equity.
Introduction: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory respiratory disease often associated with comorbidities. Among cardiovascular comorbidities, arterial hypertension seems to create an additional health burden in asthmatics. However, evidence on this relationship is lacking.
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