Publications by authors named "S Babudieri"
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluates ChatGPT's potential in providing accurate and inclusive information on HIV prevention through an assessment conducted by a diverse team of medical professionals and community experts.
- Results showed that ChatGPT had high accuracy (median score of 5.5/6) and completeness (median score of 3/3), but inclusivity scores (median of 2/3) revealed some outdated terminology and underrepresentation of certain communities.
- While ChatGPT performs well in delivering scientifically accurate information, it needs improvement in socio-political context and inclusivity to enhance health communication effectiveness.
Background: There is little information regarding the hepatitis B virus (HBV), vaccination status, and hepatitis B exposure in Italian women's jails. We aimed to describe the HBV exposure and HBs antibody (anti-HBs) protection levels in female prisoners.
Material And Methods: A retrospective multicentric study was performed in Italian prisons from 2021 to 2023.
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- Many people living with HIV (PLHIV) have poor knowledge about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV transmission, which can negatively affect their quality of life.
- A study was conducted with 200 PLHIV in Italy using an anonymous questionnaire to assess their understanding of HIV and STIs, with a focus on disclosure and the concept of undetectable = untransmittable (U=U).
- Results showed that only 25% of participants knew how HIV is transmitted, and while a majority disclosed their status to healthcare providers and friends, there are significant gaps in understanding U=U, highlighting the need for better education to reduce stigma and improve life quality.
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- Cystic Echinococcosis (CE) is a serious zoonotic disease caused by a parasitic tapeworm found globally, especially prevalent in Mediterranean regions.
- A study on 83 diagnosed CE patients revealed a demographic breakdown of 43.37% female and 56.63% male, with a mean age of 50.71, most commonly found in individuals aged 61-70.
- The research explored potential connections between treatment methods and the development of new echinococcal cysts, suggesting that surgical intervention and PAIR treatment might reduce recurrence, while high environmental contamination could exacerbate infections in those on medical management or 'watch and wait' strategies.
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- A new prognostic model for COVID-19 progression was developed to include vaccination status and early treatment, which were missing from previous scores.
- The study analyzed data from 1,145 patients in Sassari, revealing that older age, comorbidities, and lack of vaccination were linked to disease progression, where 29.3% of patients required supplemental oxygen.
- Multivariate analysis identified key risk factors for progression and created an easy-to-use scoring system based on various clinical and demographic variables, enhancing the ability to predict patient outcomes.