Irccs Azienda Ospedaliero-universitaria Di Bologna

This study tested a new rapid diagnostic panel called QIAstat-Dx that can detect 15 different bacteria, viruses, and fungi causing meningitis and encephalitis in just one hour. Researchers compared its accuracy against standard lab tests using 170 stored spinal fluid samples. If …

This completed study looked at newborn screening for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) in Italy. Researchers reviewed medical records of 29 infants diagnosed with classic CAH between 2006 and 2019 to see how accurate the screening was. The goal was to measure the screening's s…

This study tested a simple questionnaire to help match newly diagnosed idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patients to the right level of palliative care. Researchers asked 30 patients a few questions to see if the tool could predict their needs as accurately as a doctor's judgme…

This observational study looked at how a cold preservation solution is given to deceased organ donors after a special blood flow procedure. The goal was to create a standard way to do this. Researchers studied 20 donors to see how fast the solution was given, how long it took, an…

This study looked at whether giving a probiotic supplement (Lactobacillus reuteri) to nursing mothers could change the bacteria in their breast milk and help establish healthy gut bacteria in their newborns. 70 mothers and their babies took part. The researchers measured bacteria…

This completed study surveyed 616 transgender adults in Italy to understand their attitudes and regrets about preserving fertility before gender-affirming treatment. Participants answered an anonymous online questionnaire about their reasons for choosing or declining fertility pr…