Azienda Usl Reggio Emilia - Irccs

This study tested whether a newer 3D mammogram (tomosynthesis) is better than standard 2D mammograms at finding advanced breast cancers in women aged 45-74. Over 26,000 women took part. The goal was to see if 3D imaging reduces the number of cancers found between screenings and c…

This study tested whether using contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) to guide breast biopsies is more accurate than the standard stereotactic method for women with suspicious calcifications. About 184 women with BIRADS R3, R4, or R5 calcifications not linked to a mass took part. T…

This study tested whether a sitting position that centers the hip joints can prevent hip dislocation in children with severe cerebral palsy. Seventeen children aged 1-6 who cannot walk took part. Researchers compared the special sitting method to standard positioning over two yea…

This study looked at how freezing affects platelets (blood cells that help clotting) for possible use in cancer patients who need transfusions. Researchers collected platelets from 10 donors, froze them, and then tested their function and quality after thawing. The goal was to se…

This study tested an Italian version of a questionnaire called the Reintegration to Normal Living Index (RNLI) in 117 complex patients leaving a physical medicine and rehabilitation unit. The goal was to see if the questionnaire accurately measures how well patients return to the…

This study observed 80 children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) types II and III to see how using braces (orthoses) affects their ability to sit, stand, and walk. Researchers looked back at medical records to describe the timing and type of braces used. The goal was to underst…