Publications by authors named "R B D'Agostino"
Importance: Radiotherapy (RT) plan quality is an established predictive factor associated with cancer recurrence and survival outcomes. The addition of radiologists to the peer review (PR) process may increase RT plan quality.
Objective: To determine the rate of changes to the RT plan with and without radiology involvement in PR of radiation targets.
Q fever is a widespread zoonotic disease caused by the obligate intracellular bacterium , primarily transmitted through the inhalation of contaminated aerosols. This study aimed to detect in two Sicilian sheep flocks, with no better defined reproductive disorders reported by the farmers. Blood, individual and bulk milk, ticks, and conjunctival swabs were collected from both flocks (A and B).
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- A new lung cancer survivorship clinic workflow was created to specifically address the needs of early-stage lung cancer survivors (LCS) using electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePROs) to collect data on their experiences and care.
- From January 2020 to March 2023, 315 early-stage LCS completed orientation visits, showing high satisfaction rates, although ePRO completion varied significantly by gender and demographics.
- The study found LCS reported lower symptom burdens compared to the general population, but a significant number had moderate to severe symptoms, indicating a need for better outreach and supportive care referrals, particularly for female patients.
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- Disk battery ingestion in children can cause serious health issues and even death, prompting a study about effective management practices.
- The research involved analyzing cases from June 2010 to January 2024, using a set protocol that includes specialized scans and a team of various medical experts for treatment.
- The study treated 22 patients, all of whom survived, thanks to the established protocol, but some required additional surgeries due to complications; the findings emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach for better patient outcomes.