University Of Milano Bicocca

This study tested whether adding a special anticoagulant called citrate to the standard blood thinner (heparin) could prevent clotting in the kidney dialysis circuit during ECMO. 18 adults on ECMO for lung failure who also needed dialysis for kidney injury took part. The goal was…

This study looked at whether learning to play Go or Chess can help people with mild memory issues think better and feel better. 80 adults with early cognitive decline were split into groups that played Go, Chess, both, or neither for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in thin…

This study looked at 150 people with mild memory problems to see if a special MRI scan (pCASL) can give similar information to a standard PET scan. Participants had brain scans, spinal taps, and yearly memory tests for three years. The goal was to see if the MRI could help predic…

This study examined 186 people with Alzheimer's, Lewy body, frontotemporal, or corticobasal dementia, plus healthy controls, to see if subtle brain signs (called neurological soft signs) differ between types. Participants had simple movement and coordination tests, along with mem…

This study observed over 2,200 brain-injured patients in intensive care units worldwide to see how doctors use breathing machines. The goal was to describe different ventilation strategies and explore how they relate to patient recovery. No treatments were tested, and there was n…

This study looked at the medical records of 700 people diagnosed with osteosarcoma or Ewing's sarcoma between 2003 and 2012. Researchers used computer programs and machine learning to find patterns in the data, especially around survival. No new treatments were given or tested.

This study tested a mobile app called OASES that guides clinicians step-by-step through emergency care for severe diarrhea, breathing problems, and seizures. About 15 nurses and clinical officers in a rural Ugandan hospital used the app during simulated emergencies to see if it h…