Publications by authors named "N Giordan"

Objective: The aim of the present study was to assess the safety and efficacy of Diclofenac sodium (DS) 140 mg medicated plaster vs. Diclofenac epolamine (DIEP) 180 mg medicated plaster and placebo plaster, for the treatment of painful disease due to traumatic events of the limbs.

Patients And Methods: This was a multicenter, phase III study involving 214 patients, aged 18-65 years, affected by painful conditions due to soft tissue injuries.

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Viscosupplementation by hyaluronic acid (HA) is recommended for non-surgical management of knee osteoarthritis (OA). This study investigated the efficacy and safety of a single i.a.

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Background: The reduced concentration of hyaluronic acid in the synovial fluid, leading to impairment of joint function and painful symptomatology during knee osteoarthritis (OA), can be restored by using injectable formulations of hyaluronic acid (HA) and chondroitin sulfate (CS), variable for relative composition, HA/CS molecular modifications, and injection protocols. The present study aims to assess the safety and performance of the intra-articular (IA) viscosupplementing agent HYALGO, a formulation combining 40 mg/mL HA (>1700 kDa) and 40 mg/mL CS, in the treatment of patients suffering from knee OA.

Methods: 74 patients affected by knee lesions classified as grade II and III according to Kellgren and Lawrence classification were prospectively recruited and treated with three HYALGO injections (2 mL) given one week apart.

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Background: The study aimed to assess the performance and safety of single-use applicators prefilled with hyaluronic acid (HA)-based vaginal gel (Hyalo Gyn) for the treatment of vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA)-related signs and symptoms in postmenopausal women.

Methods: Eighty women were randomized, 46 to Hyalo Gyn gel and 34 to a standard treatment (water-based lubricant). Outcome data collected included: the proportion of subjects having a reduction ≥1 point in the Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) Dryness Score, VRS Global Score, vaginal pH, Vaginal Health Index, Female Sexual Function Index, Female Sexual Distress Scale-Revised, patients' global assessment, tolerability, and safety.

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This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of hyaluronic acid-based vaginal pessaries (Hydeal-D) in the treatment of vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA). The study was a prospective, multicenter clinical investigation of VVA topical treatment in 40 postmenopausal women. Patients applied one Hydeal-D pessary every 3 days for 3 months.

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