Publications by authors named "S D Bianchi"
Research towards regenerative dentistry focused on developing scaffold materials whose high performance induces cell adhesion support and guides tissue growth. An early study investigated the proliferation abilities and attachment of human periodontal ligament fibroblasts (HPLFs) on two bovine pericardium membranes with different thicknesses, 0.2 mm and 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe evaluated the efficacy of a booster dose of HBV in Italian medical students. We conducted a prospective observational study in students who had received a full course of anti-HBV vaccination for at least 15 y. Those with an anti-HBs titer <10 mIU/mL were offered a booster dose of the HBV vaccine and the antibody titer was reevaluated after 1 month.
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- Many patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) are not receiving or are stopping oral anticoagulation therapy, despite its importance for stroke prevention.
- While direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are available, issues like bleeding risks, poor compliance, and aversion to treatment contribute to this problem.
- A recent expert consensus guide highlights left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) as a safe alternative for stroke prevention in patients who cannot use long-term anticoagulation, detailing the devices, implantation technique, and follow-up requirements for non-implanting physicians.
Pharmacological Evaluation of the Traditional Brazilian Medicinal Plant in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Preliminary Results of a Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Clinical Trial.
Pharmaceuticals (Basel)
November 2024
Background/objectives: The present work aimed to compare the effects of the standardized dry extract from the leaves of , popularly known as "espinheira-santa", with omeprazole in the management of dyspepsia related to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Methods: A double-blind, randomized, non-inferiority and double-dummy clinical trial was conducted. In total, 86 patients with GERD symptoms were randomized into three groups: Omeprazol (20 mg), (400 mg), or (860 mg).
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- Pulsed field ablation (PFA) is a new treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF) that shows strong safety and efficacy by specifically targeting heart muscle cells while sparing nearby tissues.
- A meta-analysis comparing PFA with cryoballoon ablation (CRYO) found that PFA had higher procedural success rates and fewer complications, along with shorter procedural and fluoroscopy times.
- However, there were no significant differences in major complications or freedom from atrial tachyarrhythmias after one year between the two techniques.