Publications by authors named "P E Ferrara"
Background: The Child Opportunity Index (COI) is a new and innovative tool designed to assess the environment in which children grow up, offering a broad evaluation of the opportunities available to them in different neighborhoods. This initiative aims to ensure improvements in children's living conditions and future health outcomes.
Methods: The study was performed in the cities of Palermo and Rome.
Background: Patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) commonly develop severe spinal deformity. The etiology of Parkinson's spinal deformity is not completely understood and in most cases is likely due to multiple factors. These include dystonia and focal myopathy.
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- The study aimed to compare the effects of personalized positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) versus a standard low PEEP/FiO2 table on patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) undergoing pressure support ventilation (PSV).
- Researchers conducted a cross-over randomized trial with 30 ARDS patients, measuring how different PEEP settings affected lung mechanics and patient comfort.
- Results showed that the personalized PEEP significantly improved lung function, reduced respiratory effort, and did not lead to lung overdistension, making it a promising approach for treating ARDS during ventilation.
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- - This pilot study investigates the phenomenon of "sharenting," where parents share their children's images and information online, focusing on how parents perceive its risks, including privacy concerns akin to child abuse.
- - Utilizing a survey method, the research conducted by the Pediatric Department in Rome found that demographic factors like gender and education didn't significantly influence perceptions of sharenting as neglect or abuse, with timing and frequency being more critical.
- - The study emphasizes the need for preventive measures, such as parental education and counseling, to protect children's well-being and privacy, and highlights the potential for expanding research efforts on the topic internationally.
The optimal management of bone tumors requires a multidisciplinary strategy to guarantee high-quality care. At specialized centers, the medical team responsible for managing patients with bone cancer comprises oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, and rehabilitation specialists. The goal of treatment is to achieve long-term survival with minimal disability and pain.
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