University Of Milano Bicocca

This study tested whether a special type of MRI scan (which doesn't use radiation) could work as well as a standard PET scan (which does) for spotting early brain changes in people with mild memory problems. Researchers compared the two scans in 150 people with mild cognitive imp…

This study tested whether learning to play the board games Go or Chess could help improve thinking skills in people with early memory problems. 80 participants were assigned to learn one game, both games, or be in a control group for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in memo…

This study used computer programs to analyze old medical records from 700 patients with two rare and aggressive bone cancers, osteosarcoma and Ewing's sarcoma. The goal was to find patterns in the data that could help predict which patients might have better or worse survival out…

This study observed how doctors in intensive care units set ventilators for patients with serious brain injuries. Researchers tracked over 2,200 patients to see if different ventilator settings were linked to better or worse recovery six months later. The goal was to gather infor…

This study tested a new mobile app designed to help nurses and clinical officers in a rural Ugandan hospital provide better emergency care. In a simulation setting, 15 clinicians used the app to manage pretend cases of severe diarrhea, seizures, and breathing difficulties, and al…