Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri Spa

This study aimed to understand how the drug mepolizumab affects inflammation in the nose, lungs, and body of adults with severe, hard-to-treat asthma. Researchers followed 15 patients for one year to see how their symptoms, lung function, and specific biological markers changed w…

This study tested a nerve stimulation device for people with long-lasting, hard-to-treat pain after shingles (postherpetic neuralgia). Researchers grouped 77 patients by their specific pain symptoms to see which types get the most relief from the implanted device. The goal is to …

This study translated and tested an Italian version of a swallowing assessment tool for people with neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and ALS. Swallowing problems (dysphagia) are common and can lead to serious complications like pneumonia. The goal is to provide Italian…

This study tested a free online tool designed to help doctors decide which patients with severe, long-term pain are good candidates for spinal cord stimulation. The tool scores patients based on their medical and psychological profile. Researchers compared the tool's recommendati…

This study tested a simpler way to plan safe exercise for people recovering from heart surgery. Instead of a complex lab test, researchers used a six-minute walk to set exercise intensity. The method was found to be safe, allowed patients to do more exercise, and led to similar i…