There are about 21062 clinical studies being (or have been) conducted in Italy. The country of the clinical trial is determined by the location of where the clinical research is being studied. Most studies are often held in multiple locations & countries.
The goal of this retrospective observational trial is to compare two different devices, used in implant-based breast reconstruction, called acellular dermal matrices, which are a sort of collagen patch that integrates with the tissues of the patient and helps in contrasting the collateral effects of radiotherapy (capsular contracture, implant loss) The main questions the study aims to answer are: - is one of the two matrices better than the other? (better results with fewer complications) - is there a group of patients who benefit more than another from the use of this type of devices? - is there an adm which works better in one specific subgroup of patients? Participants have undergone mastectomy, radiotherapy and implant reconstruction with the aid of two different kinds of acellular dermal matrices. Researchers will compare patients who receive the porcine-derived adm and the patients who receive bovine-derived adm to see if there is a difference in terms of capsular contracture reduction, aestethic result and complications.
Lidocaine has been shown to increase the hypnotic effects of Propofol, however no trials shows the effects on Bispectral Index Values (BIS) and spectral analysis during total intravenous anesthesia maintenance delivered with target controlled infusion (TCI) with stable Concnetration at the effector site of Propofol (CeP)
Aminophylline is an intravenous drug commonly utilized for asthma. However, some preclinical studies and few case reports and case series have described its effects in lightining the anesthestic plan during Propofol anaesthesia with an intravenous bolus of 4 mg/kg. Authors aimed to compare its effect during accidental episodes of Burst Suppression during the induction phase of total Intravenous Anaesthesia with Target Controlled Infusion (TIVA-TCI) routinely utilized for general anaesthesia in our hospital.
The "mastectomy skin reducing" is a surgical procedure involving the removal of the mammary gland and, simultaneously, reducing the excess skin to enhance the aesthetic appearance in breast reconstruction. This technique is commonly used in patients with an excessive amount of residual skin after breast tissue removal, such as following a mastectomy for breast cancer treatment or prophylactic purposes (in patients at high risk of breast carcinoma due to family history and/or mutations in the Breast Cancers genes ). The goal of mastectomy skin reducing is to create a breast reconstruction that appears natural and aesthetically harmonious by minimizing excess skin. Excess skin can be removed in two main ways: as a conventional ellipse around the nipple-areola complex or, preferably, as part of an inverted "T"-shaped incision, commonly used in reduction mammoplasty. This procedure adheres to oncological principles of skin-conserving mastectomy and also incorporates a lower dermal flap, used to create a dermo-muscular pocket that reinforces the coverage of the prosthetic implant. The primary indication for mastectomy skin reducing is when a patient has excessively large (hypertrophic) and sagging (ptotic) breasts. In these cases, removing excess skin and breast tissue during mastectomy contributes to creating a solid foundation for breast reconstruction and improving the aesthetics of the reconstructed breast. The purpose of this retrospective study is to provide accurate data on the clinical outcomes of mastectomy skin reducing performed at the European Oncology Institute in Milan. This study is part of a larger project involving patients with breast cancer and/or carriers of mutations in the Breast Cancer genes who have undergone mastectomy skin reducing in the last 5 years.
Anterior foot identification in second twin delivery Two different population of resident in ObGyn Group 1 previous formal lecture on twin vaginal delivery followed by PROMPT mannequin scenario. Group 2 naive residents
The prevention of traveller's diarrhea makes use of the selection of foods and drinks, the purification of water, the use of pharmacological substances such as bismuth salicylate and rifaximin (which can only be taken for short periods). The very attractive prospect of preventing travellers' diarrhea without systemic antibiotics has fueled interest in probiotics for this purpose. However, not all probiotics are identical, and the results of studies conducted with a particular agent cannot be generalized to indicate that any probiotic agent would be successful in the same clinical situation. Probiotics such as Lactobacillus GG have been shown to reduce the incidence of diarrhea in travelers in randomized controlled trials. In contrast, another Lactobacillus preparation, non-viable Lactobacillus acidophilus, showed no benefit over placebo in a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial of 174 travelers. The reasons for this are unclear, but could be related to the fact that the bacteria were not viable or a peculiarity of the strain selected for testing.
Pain is an unpleasant sensation common to all those who undergo surgery. Several studies indicate that 40-60% of patients experience the post-operative experience and can be caused by both internal and external stimuli. Chronic post mastectomy pain is a condition characterized by pain in the anterior chest, armpit, and/or upper arm, usually ipsilateral to surgery, which begins after mastectomy or quadrantectomy and persists for longer three months after surgery. It can become chronic in a broad spectrum of conditions. Psychosocial factors such as anxiety and catastrophizing are being revealed as crucial contributors to individual differences in pain processing and outcomes. Some researchers have reported the associations between the development of persistent pain catastrophizing and depression or psychological distress and reduced physical activity. Taken together, these symptoms may lead to disability and worsened quality of life. Due to its benefits, the American Cancer Society recommends to begin as soon as possible from the diagnosis of cancer, physical activity. Aim of this prospective observational study is to evaluate the effects of motor and/or sports activity on the intensity of chronic pain and in symptoms of depression and anxiety, caused by post-mastectomy chronic pain. of life of women underwent mastectomy.
The goal of this retrospective study is to evaluate the historical effectiveness of Riboflavin-Enhanced Hyaluronic Acid Eye Drops (HAr® 0.1%) in the treatment of Dry Eye Disease (DED) among patients. The product under investigation, Ribohyal®, had previously obtained certification and authorization from the relevant notified body for market sale (European patent n. 2228058) The primary questions it aimed to address were: - Did the use of Riboflavin-Enhanced Hyaluronic Acid Eye Drops result in a reduction of dry eye symptoms and an improvement in ocular comfort among patients with DED in a historical context? - Was Riboflavin-Enhanced Hyaluronic Acid Eye Drops historically more effective in reducing photophobia and enhancing tear film stability when compared to standard treatment? Participants in this retrospective analysis had historically: - Used either Riboflavin-Enhanced Hyaluronic Acid Eye Drops or a standard hyaluronic acid eye drop, based on their assigned group. - Historically reported their levels of ocular discomfort and photophobia at specified time points. - Undergone historical clinical examinations to assess tear film stability and osmolarity. Researchers conducted a retrospective analysis to compare the historical outcomes of the group using Riboflavin-Enhanced Hyaluronic Acid Eye Drops with the group using standard eye drops to determine if the former historically provided more significant improvements in dry eye symptoms and tear film stability.
The goal of this observational retrospective study is to understand whether glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA), which are a group of antidiabetes drugs, may act differently in different subtypes of patients with type 2 diabetes. The main questions it aims to answer are: - people with type 2 diabetes belonging to specific subtypes respond better (or worse) to GLP-1RA? - the beneficial effect of GLP-1RA may last longer in people with type 2 diabetes belonging to specific subtypes? - what are the clinical characteristics that better explain the efficacy and durability of GLP-1 receptor agonists in type 2 diabetes management? Clinical data from records of patients attending the diabetes outpatient clinic of our facility will be retrieved to compare the outcomes of GLP-1 receptor agonists in patients belonging to four subtypes of type 2 diabetes.
Higher rates of complications and poorer cosmetic outcomes have been reported after salvage mastectomy and implant-based versus autologous reconstruction in patients previously exposed to radiation therapy (i) on the breast as adjuvant treatment after breast conserving surgery (BCS) or (ii) on thoracic wall for Hodgkin Lymphoma (HL). Nevertheless, selected patients with favourable preoperative soft-tissue assessment may benefit from alloplastic reconstruction and fat grafting that has been suggested as an effective technique to promote the regeneration of irradiated tissues. The aims of this study are to assess: 1. the feasibility of implant-based breast reconstruction and fat grafting after mastectomy (simple mastectomy, nipple-sparing and skin-sparing mastectomy) 2. oncological safety of implant-based breast reconstruction and fat grafting.