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(In)accuracy of blood pressure measurement in 14 Italian hospitals.

scientific article published in October 2012

A breaking down of the Mediterranean diet in the land where it was discovered. A cross sectional survey among the young generation of adolescents in the heart of Cilento, Southern Italy.

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A case-control study investigating the role of sulfotransferase 1A1 polymorphism in head and neck cancer

scientific article published on 31 March 2006

A cross-sectional study on dermatological diseases among male prisoners in southern Lazio, Italy

scientific article published on 28 February 2013

A multicenter study on the appropriateness of hospitalization in obstetric wards: application of Obstetric Appropriateness Evaluation Protocol (Obstetric AEP).

scientific article published on 29 September 2014

A pilot survey on the quality of life in respiratory rehabilitation carried out in COPD patients with severe respiratory failure: preliminary data of a novel Inpatient Respiratory Rehabilitation Questionnaire (IRRQ)

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A retrospective follow up study on maternal age and infant mortality in two Sicilian districts ⬇️

scientific article published on October 19, 2011

A survey of visually induced symptoms and associated factors in spectators of three dimensional stereoscopic movies.

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A systematic review of resectability and survival after concurrent chemoradiation in primarily unresectable pancreatic cancer.

scientific article published on 24 October 2009

An evaluation of a new combined Spo2/PtcCO2 sensor in very low birth weight infants

scientific article published in July 2008

Analysis of Short-term Blood Pressure Variability in Pheochromocytoma/Paraganglioma Patients

scientific article published on 12 May 2019

Anosmia and Ageusia as Predictive Signs of COVID-19 in Healthcare Workers in Italy: A Prospective Case-Control Study

scientific article published on 04 September 2020

Are There Effective Interventions to Increase Physical Activity in Children and Young People? An Umbrella Review

scientific article published on 18 May 2020

Are age and gender associated to tobacco use and knowledge among general practitioners? Results of a survey in Italy

scientific article published in January 2013

Association between oral habits, mouth breathing and malocclusion

scientific article published on October 2016

Association between waste management and HBV among solid municipal waste workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

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Auditory attention at the onset of West syndrome: correlation with EEG patterns and visual function.

scientific article published on 14 February 2006

Behavioural addictions in adolescents and young adults: results from a prevalence study.

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Biological risk and occupational health

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Blood loss and short-term outcome of infants undergoing brain tumour removal.

scientific article published on 10 July 2008

Blood pressure regulation by CCR genes

scientific article published in October 2006

Bowel preparations for colonoscopy: an RCT.

scientific article published on 7 July 2014

Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and progression of scleroderma interstitial lung disease

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation alone vs. cardiopulmonary resuscitation plus automated external defibrillator use by non-healthcare professionals: a meta-analysis on 1583 cases of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

scientific article published on 17 September 2007

Cardiovascular Diseases Risk Factors in oil and gas workers: a ten years observational retrospective cohort.

scientific article published on March 2016

Circulating thyroglobulin mRNA does not predict early and midterm recurrences in patients undergoing thyroidectomy for cancer.

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Cognitive competence at the onset of West syndrome: correlation with EEG patterns and visual function.

scientific article published in November 2005

Comparing public-health research priorities in Europe

scientific article published on 14 July 2009

Consumption of antidepressants in Italy: recent trends and their significance for public health

scientific article published on October 2014

Control and eradication of tuberculosis in cattle: a systematic review of economic evidence.

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Coronary artery vasospasm causing ventricular fibrillation—An external loop recording

scientific article published on 04 February 2009

Cost and cost-effectiveness of the Mediterranean diet: results of a systematic review

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Country-level correlates of e-cigarette use in the European Union

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Data display format and hospital ward reports: effects of different presentations on data interpretation

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Demographic characteristics, nicotine dependence, and motivation to quit as possible determinants of smoking behaviors and acceptability of shocking warnings in Italy.

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Determinants of within-country variation in traffic accident mortality in Italy: a geographical analysis.

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Diagnostic accuracy of passive leg raising for prediction of fluid responsiveness in adults: systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical studies.

scientific article published on 26 May 2010

Diffusion-weighted imaging in breast lesion evaluation

scientific article published on 9 November 2009

Distribution of paresthesias in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome reflects the degree of nerve damage at wrist☆

scientific article published in January 2006

Do Diet and Lifestyles Play a Role in the Pathogenesis of NMSCs?

scientific article published on 11 November 2020

Do the quality of the trials and the year of publication affect the efficacy of intervention to improve seasonal influenza vaccination among healthcare workers?: Results of a systematic review.

scientific article published on 04 January 2013

Does quality of observational studies affect the results of a meta-analysis?: the case of cigarette smoking and pancreatic cancer.

scientific article published in April 2009

Economic evaluation of HBV vaccination: A systematic review of recent publications (2000-2013).

scientific article published on 22 April 2016

Economic evaluation of Varicella vaccination: results of a systematic review.

scientific article published on 03 July 2013

Efficacy of AZM therapy in patients with gingival overgrowth induced by Cyclosporine A: a systematic review

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Electronic cigarettes: assessing the efficacy and the adverse effects through a systematic review of published studies

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Epidemiology of accidents among users of two-wheeled motor vehicles. A surveillance study in two Italian cities

scientific article published on 01 June 2002

Epidemiology of hepatitis C virus antibodies in blood donors from the province of Latina, Italy

scientific article published in January 2003

Epidemiology of home injuries: a large observational study among adult mothers in Italy

scientific article published on 01 January 2013

Evaluation of kinesiophobia and its correlations with pain and fatigue in joint hypermobility syndrome/Ehlers-Danlos syndrome hypermobility type

scientific article published on 14 July 2013

Fatty acid synthase expression in melanoma

scientific article published on 01 January 2003

Focal muscle vibration as a possible intervention to prevent falls in elderly women: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial.

scientific article published on 8 April 2015

Focal muscle vibration in the treatment of upper limb spasticity: a pilot randomized controlled trial in patients with chronic stroke

scientific article published on 13 April 2012

From directive to practice: are pictorial warnings and plain packaging effective to reduce the tobacco addiction?

scientific article published on 6 October 2015

Functional, radiological and biological markers of alveolitis and infections of the lower respiratory tract in patients with systemic sclerosis

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General and specific factors associated with severity of cognitive impairment in systemic lupus erythematosus

scientific article published on 01 December 2007

Good quality and available urban green spaces as good quality, health and wellness for human life ⬇️

scientific article published on November 17, 2011

Guidance for future HTA applications to vaccines: the HPV lesson.

scientific article published on September 2011

HPV vaccine efficacy in preventing persistent cervical HPV infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

scientific article published on 29 September 2007

Haemophilia A: pharmacoeconomic review of prophylaxis treatment versus on-demand

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Head injury resulting from scooter accidents in Rome: differences before and after implementing a universal helmet law.

scientific article published on 29 March 2007

Health technology assessment agencies: an international overview of organizational aspects

scientific article published in January 2007

Health technology assessment of belimumab: a new monoclonal antibody for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus

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Hepatitis B Immunization in Health Care Workers: Needs and Opportunities ⬇️

scientific article published on August 1, 2011

Hepatitis C Virus infections trends in Italy, 1996-2006.

scientific article published on 30 November 2011

Hepatocellular carcinoma treated by conventional transarterial chemoembolization in field-practice: serum sodium predicts survival

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High Telomerase Activity in Neutrophils From Unstable Coronary Plaques

scientific article published on 01 December 2007

Hormonal regulation of total antioxidant capacity in seminal plasma

scientific article published on 19 February 2009

How Much do Needlestick Injuries Cost? A Systematic Review of the Economic Evaluations of Needlestick and Sharps Injuries Among Healthcare Personnel

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How are the temporary workers? Quality of life and burn-out in a call center temporary employment in Italy: a pilot observational study.

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Human papillomavirus and cancerous diseases of the head and neck: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

scientific article published on 11 August 2014

IN-RATIO: A new test to increase diagnostic sensitivity in ulnar nerve entrapment at elbow

scientific article published in July 2008

ImmunizziAMO: A School-Based Field Trial to Teach New Generations the Importance of Vaccination through Games and to Fight Vaccine Hesitancy in Italy

scientific article published on 05 June 2020

Impact on knowledge and behaviour of the general population of two different methods of solid waste management: An explorative cross-sectional study.

scientific article published on 18 June 2014

Increased intestinal permeability and tight junction alterations in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

scientific article published in June 2009

Infection control and prevention measures to reduce the spread of vancomycin-resistant enterococci in hospitalized patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

scientific article published on 23 January 2014

Influence of reduced air pressure methods on dye penetration in standardized voids

scientific article published on 26 September 2006

Influence of sociodemographic inequalities and chronic conditions on influenza vaccination coverage in Italy: results from a survey in the general population

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Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination in Hematological Malignancies: a Systematic Review of Efficacy, Effectiveness, and Safety

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Intrafamilial transmission of hepatitis C virus in Italy: a systematic review.

scientific article published on 25 August 2009

Investigating the synergistic interaction of diabetes, tobacco smoking, alcohol consumption, and hypercholesterolemia on the risk of pancreatic cancer: a case-control study in Italy

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Is swimming in recreational water associated with the occurrence of respiratory illness? A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Is the adjuvanted influenza vaccine more effective than the trivalent inactivated vaccine in the elderly population? Results of a case-control study

scientific article published on August 2014

Is there a lack of information on HPV vaccination given by health professionals to young women?

scientific article published on 17 August 2013

Is there an emergency of tobacco smoking among health professionals in the European region?

scientific article published on 23 January 2013

Knowledge, attitude, and behaviour of public health doctors towards pandemic influenza compared to the general population in Italy.

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Knowledge, attitudes and behaviours on doping and supplements in young football players in Italy.

scientific article published on 25 June 2015

Knowledge, attitudes, and smoking behaviours among physicians specializing in public health: a multicentre study

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Knowledge, opinions and attitudes of Italian mothers towards HPV vaccination and Pap test

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Levels of anti-HBs antibody in HBV-vaccinated students enrolled in the faculty of medicine, dentistry and health professions of a large Italian University.

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Local excision after preoperative chemoradiotherapy for rectal cancer: results of a multicenter phase II clinical trial.

scientific article published on December 2013

Longitudinal changes of adiponectin, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism in pregnant women at high risk for gestational diabetes

scientific article published in July 2010

Looking Beyond Mucosal Healing: Effect of Biologic Therapy on Transmural Healing in Pediatric Crohn's Disease.

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Low incidence of secondary neoplasia after autotransplantation for lymphoproliferative disease: the role of pre-transplant therapy

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MRI accuracy in residual disease evaluation in breast cancer patients treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy

scientific article published in November 2006

MTHFR polymorphisms' influence on outcome and toxicity in acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients.

scientific article published on 18 May 2007

Mediterranean diet adherence and synergy with acute myocardial infarction and its determinants: A multicenter case-control study in Italy

scientific article published on 15 March 2018

Mediterranean diet and familial dysmetabolism as factors influencing the development of acne

scientific article published on 24 July 2012

Multicenter study of peroneal mononeuropathy: clinical, neurophysiologic, and quality of life assessment

scientific article published in September 2005

Neurodevelopmental evolution of West syndrome: a 2-year prospective study

scientific article published on 11 December 2007

No effects of oral vitamin D supplementation on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

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OPTIGOV - A new methodology for evaluating Clinical Governance implementation by health providers

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Occupational biological risk knowledge and perception: results from a large survey in Rome, Italy

scientific article published in January 2012

Open-Label, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Evaluation of Intracoronary Adenosine or Nitroprusside After Thrombus Aspiration During Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for the Prevention of Microvascular Obstruction in Acute Myocardial Infarcti

scientific article published on 15 May 2013

Orthodontic treatment attitude versus orthodontic treatment need: differences by gender, age, socioeconomical status and geographical context

scientific article published on 01 February 2012

Overweight and Obesity among secondary school children in Central Italy

scientific article published on 01 August 1999

Patient's Loss of Empathy Is Associated With Caregiver Burden

scientific article published on September 2016

Plasma levels of n-3 fatty acids in bipolar patients: deficit restricted to DHA.

scientific article published in December 2012

Policy and planning of prevention in Italy: Results from an appraisal of prevention plans developed by Regions for the period 2010-2012.

scientific article published on 2 April 2015

Poly-autoimmunity in patients with myasthenia gravis: A single-center experience.

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Polymorphisms in metabolic genes, their combination and interaction with tobacco smoke and alcohol consumption and risk of gastric cancer: a case-control study in an Italian population

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Post-transfusional variation in urinary oxygen tension in surgical patients

scientific article published on 21 April 2008

Potential Risk Factors Associated with Human Cystic Echinococcosis: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

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Pre-intervention eosinophil cationic protein serum levels predict clinical outcomes following implantation of drug-eluting stents.

scientific article published on 21 April 2009

Predictive role of thymidylate synthase, dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase and thymidine phosphorylase expression in colorectal cancer patients receiving adjuvant 5-fluorouracil

scientific article published on 15 December 2006

Pregnancy and internet: sociodemographic and geographic differences in e-health practice. Results from an Italian multicenter study.

scientific article published on 22 July 2015

Pregnancy e-health: a multicenter Italian cross-sectional study on Internet use and decision-making among pregnant women.

scientific article published on 26 September 2013

Prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus colonization and antibiotic susceptibility: a survey among biomedical students.

scientific article published on 7 November 2012

Prevalence of influenza vaccination among nurses and ancillary workers in Italy: systematic review and meta analysis.

scientific article published on July 2011

Prevalence, characteristics and severity of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in patients with chronic plaque psoriasis

scientific article published on 26 June 2009

Prognostic indicators in locally advanced gastric cancer (LAGC) treated with preoperative chemotherapy and D2-gastrectomy.

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Prognostic value of pathologic complete response after neoadjuvant therapy in locally advanced rectal cancer: long-term analysis of 566 ypCR patients

scientific article published on 11 April 2008

Prognostic value of ventricular arrhythmias and heart rate variability in patients with unstable angina.

scientific article published on 30 December 2005

Prospective Evaluation of the Achievement of Mucosal Healing with Anti-TNF-α Therapy in a Paediatric Crohn's Disease Cohort

scientific article published on 17 July 2015

Prospective randomized trial comparing synthetic vs biological out-in transobturator tape: a mean 3-year follow-up study

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Public health research: are there differences among northern, southern and eastern European countries? A perspective from national associations of public health

scientific article published on 8 February 2010

Quality of life among healthcare workers: a multicentre cross-sectional study in Italy.

scientific article published on 22 May 2012

Quality of life and physical activity in liver transplantation patients: results of a case-control study in Italy

scientific article published in June 2012

Randomized, multicenter, phase IIb study of preoperative chemoradiotherapy in T3 mid-distal rectal cancer: raltitrexed + oxaliplatin + radiotherapy versus cisplatin + 5-fluorouracil + radiotherapy.

scientific article published on 4 October 2007

Reassessment of oral frenula in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: A study of 32 patients with the hypermobility type

scientific article published on 07 November 2011

Relationship between the tumor necrosis factor receptor II (TNF-RII) gene polymorphism and sTNF-RII plasma levels in healthy controls and in rheumatoid arthritis

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Reperfusion therapy for ST elevation acute myocardial infarction in Yemen: Description of the current situation: Data from Gulf Registry of Acute Coronary Events (the Gulf RACE-I).

scientific article published on 23 March 2015

Return to work after kidney transplant: a systematic review

scientific article published on 01 October 2019

Risk of nasopharyngeal cancer, Leukemia and other tumors in a cohort of employees and students potentially exposed to (FA) formaldehyde in University laboratories

scientific article published on March 2016

Role of tissue C-reactive protein in atrial cardiomyocytes of patients undergoing catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation: pathogenetic implications

scientific article published on 29 March 2011

Seasonality of food groups and total energy intake: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

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Sensitivity of conventional motor nerve conduction examination in detecting patchy demyelination: a simulated model

scientific article published on 23 May 2007

Serum albumin, body weight and inflammatory parameters in chronic hemodialysis patients: a three-year longitudinal study.

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Serum levels of hyaluronic acid and tissue metalloproteinase inhibitor-1 combined with age predict the presence of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis in a pilot cohort of subjects with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

scientific article published on 14 July 2009

Small-World Characteristics of Cortical Connectivity Changes in Acute Stroke.

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Smoking Prevalence, Attitudes and Behavior among Dental Students in Poland and Italy

scientific article published on 13 October 2020

Smoking as a risk factor for developing Multiple Sclerosis: A meta-analysis of observational studies.

scientific article published on May 2016

Smoking ban policies in Italy and the potential impact of the so-called Sirchia Law: state of the art after eight years.

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Socio-demographic determinants of coinfections by HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C viruses in central Italian prisoners

scientific article (publication date: 30 August 2007)

Socioeconomic differences in tobacco smoking in Italy: is there an interaction between variables?

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Solid breast mass characterisation: use of the sonographic BI-RADS classification

scientific article published on 20 September 2007

Stem cell marker nestin and c-Jun NH2-terminal kinases in tumor and peritumor areas of glioblastoma multiforme: possible prognostic implications

scientific article published in December 2007

Suicide among first-generation and second-generation immigrants in Sweden: association with labour market marginalisation and morbidity

scientific article published on 16 December 2014

Sulfotransferase 1A1 polymorphism and gastric cancer risk: a pilot case-control study

scientific article published on 30 August 2005

Surfing the internet for health information: an italian survey on use and population choices ⬇️

scientific article published on April 7, 2011

Survival after radiotherapy in gastric cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis

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Suspensory Materials for Surgery of Blepharoptosis: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies.

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Systematic review of studies investigating the association between dietary habits and cutaneous malignant melanoma.

scientific article published on 23 July 2015

Tai Chi and Workplace Wellness for Health Care Workers: A Systematic Review

scientific article published on 03 January 2020

Tension-free laparoscopic and open hernia repair: randomized controlled trial of early results.

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The Health Technology Assessment of bivalent HPV vaccine Cervarix in Italy

scientific article published on 01 March 2010

The Italian alliance for vaccination strategies: Facebook as a learning tool for preventive medicine and public health

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The Use of Yoga to Manage Stress and Burnout in Healthcare Workers: A Systematic Review

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The extent of microvascular damage during myocardial contrast echocardiography is superior to other known indexes of post-infarct reperfusion in predicting left ventricular remodeling: results of the multicenter AMICI study.

scientific article published in February 2008

The geographical distribution and prevalence of Echinococcus multilocularis in animals in the European Union and adjacent countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

scientific article published on 28 September 2016

The prevention of postmenopausal osteoporotic fractures: results of the Health Technology Assessment of a new antiosteoporotic drug.

scientific article published on 4 February 2014

The role of Pap test screening against cervical cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

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The synergistic effect of exposure to alcohol, tobacco smoke and other risk factors for age-related macular degeneration

scientific article published on 31 March 2013

Tobacco smoking: the evidence from prevention and cessation.

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Tobacco use among medical students in Europe: results of a multicentre study using the Global Health Professions Student Survey.

scientific article published on 15 December 2011

Tobacco use prevalence, knowledge and attitudes among Italian hospital healthcare professionals

scientific article published on 10 March 2010

Tobacco use prevalence, knowledge and attitudes, and tobacco cessation training among medical students: results of a pilot study of Global Health Professions Students Survey (GHPSS) in Italy

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Topical immunomodulator therapy with squaric acid dibutylester (SADBE) is effective treatment for severe alopecia areata (AA): results of an open-label, paired-comparison, clinical trial

scientific article published on February 2005

Treatment for ulnar neuropathy at the elbow.

scientific article published on 15 November 2016

Tuberculosis in sheltered homeless population of Rome: an integrated model of recruitment for risk management

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Tuberculosis, Brucellosis and Leucosis in Cattle: A Cost Description of Eradication Programmes in the Region of Lazio, Italy

scientific article published on 8 July 2016

Unexpected gallbladder cancer after laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis: a worrisome picture.

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Vaccination of boys or catch-up of girls above 11 years of age with the HPV-16/18 AS04-adjuvanted vaccine: where is the greatest benefit for cervical cancer prevention in Italy?

scientific article published on 17 September 2015

Validation of a questionnaire for ICU nurses to assess knowledge, attitudes and behaviours towards medication errors.

scientific article published on March 2016

Validation of a questionnaire to assess knowledge, attitudes and behaviors towards smoking among nursing students: a pilot study in Piedmont region.

scientific article published on April 2015

Variables influencing quality of life and disability in Charcot Marie Tooth (CMT) patients: Italian multicentre study.

scientific article published in December 2006

Virological suppression reduces clinical progression in patients with multiclass-resistant HIV type 1.

scientific article published on March 2009

Visual function in infants with West syndrome: correlation with EEG patterns

scientific article published in July 2004

What is the impact of reporting guidelines on Public Health journals in Europe? The case of STROBE, CONSORT and PRISMA.

scientific article published on 23 December 2014

Yoga and Mindfulness as a Tool for Influencing Affectivity, Anxiety, Mental Health, and Stress among Healthcare Workers: Results of a Single-Arm Clinical Trial

scientific article published on 07 April 2020

[Effectiveness of a protocol treatment for overweight/obese patients (SIAN - ASL RMA)].

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[GiochiAMO! The protocol of a school based intervention for the promotion of physical activity and nutrition among children].

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[Randomized controlled trial on the promotion of healthy lifestyles among adolescents in the orthodontic setting: study protocol]

scientific article published on 01 July 2013

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