Irccs Azienda Ospedaliero-universitaria Di Bologna

This study tested a new diagnostic panel called QIAstat-Dx to see if it could identify the germs causing serious brain and spinal cord infections (like meningitis) faster than current standard tests. Researchers analyzed 170 previously collected spinal fluid samples that were kno…

This study aimed to develop a better, standardized method for preserving organs from deceased donors before transplantation. Researchers observed a new technique of delivering a cold preservation fluid to organs at a specific time during the donation process. The goal was to gath…

This study looked at whether giving a specific probiotic supplement to breastfeeding mothers could change the bacteria in their breast milk and then colonize their babies' intestines. Researchers enrolled 70 first-time mothers with healthy, exclusively breastfed babies. Half the …

This study tested a short questionnaire designed to quickly identify the palliative care needs of people newly diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). Researchers gave the questionnaire to 30 patients to see if it could accurately match them to the right level of care…

This study surveyed over 600 transgender adults in Italy to understand their thoughts and feelings about saving their fertility before starting gender-affirming treatments like hormone therapy or surgery. Researchers asked why people chose or declined fertility preservation, how …