Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus

This study tested a new, smart prosthetic leg for people with above- or below-knee amputations. The device uses sensors to read the user's muscle signals and has motorized knee and ankle joints that actively help with walking. Researchers checked if the advanced prosthesis was sa…

This small pilot study tested whether a proven speech therapy program could be delivered effectively through video calls (telerehabilitation) to help people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) speak louder and more clearly. Twenty participants with MS and voice problems were split into …

This study aimed to understand the health and well-being of people who work in the food supply chain, from farms to stores. Researchers compared 20 active workers with 20 desk-based workers, measuring their nutrition, body composition, stress markers, and quality of life. The goa…

This study aimed to understand the personal experiences of people with obstructive sleep apnea and their bed partners as they start and continue using CPAP therapy. Researchers interviewed 24 Italian-speaking couples to learn what makes it easier or harder to stick with the CPAP …

This study observed 193 patients at high risk for malnutrition who were admitted to a rehabilitation hospital. Researchers tracked these patients for three months after discharge to see if receiving specialized nutritional care during their rehab stay reduced their chances of bei…