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Open AccessGeographical data for the definition of theoretical STEMI patient base for hospital emergency departments in the Lazio region, Italy
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Open AccessThe care pathway for hip fracture from acute phase to rehabilitation
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Open AccessSocioeconomic differences in one-year survival after ischemic stroke: the effect of acute and post-acute care-pathways in a cohort study
The reasons for socioeconomic inequity in stroke mortality are not well understood. The aim of this study was to explore the role of ischemic stroke care-pathways on the association between education level and...
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Burden of Disease of Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Hospitalizations in the Marche and Veneto Regions. An observational study
HPV (human papillomavirus) is the virus most often responsible for sexually transmitted infections. The burden of HPV-related diseases on hospital resources represents a major public health problem. The aim of...
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Open AccessCost of chronic and episodic migraine patients in continuous treatment for two years in a tertiary level headache Centre
Migraine is one of the most common neurological diseases and an estimated 1.04 billion people worldwide have been diagnosed with migraine. Available data suggest that migraine is world widely associated with a...
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Open AccessRapid referral for headache management from emergency department to headache centre: four years data
Headache is one of the most common reason for medical consultation to emergency department (ED). The inappropriate use of ED for non-emergency conditions is a problem in terms of overcrowding of emergency faci...
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Budget Impact Analysis of Dalbavancin in the Treatment of Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections in Three European Countries
Acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSIs) have been defined by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2013 to include a subset of complicated skin and skin structure infections commonl...
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Osteoporosis: Economic Burden of Disease in Italy
Today, osteoporosis is the most common bone disease and an important public health problem in all developed countries. The objective of this study was to estimate the costs associated with the management and t...
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Open AccessDirect and indirect costs of cluster headache: a prospective analysis in a tertiary level headache centre
Cluster headache (CH) is the most frequent trigemino-autonomic cephalgia. CH can manifest as episodic (ECH) or chronic cluster headache (CCH) causing significant burden of disease and requiring attack therapy ...
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Economic Impact of Schizophrenia from a Hospital and Social Security System Perspective in Italy
Schizophrenia is one of the mental disorders with the highest economic and social costs, with an important burden on patients, caregivers, and society.
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Open AccessWeekly chemotherapy as first line treatment in frail head and neck cancer patients in the immunotherapy era
First-line therapy for metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (R/M HNSCC) has been revolutionized by the introduction of anti-checkpoint monoclonal antibodies, which have shown a significant i...
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Open AccessHealthcare Resource Utilization, Cardiovascular Event Rate and Use of Lipid-Lowering Therapies in Secondary Prevention of ASCVD in Hospitalized Patients in Italy
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is the leading cause of mortality in Italy, accounting for 22% of total deaths. Lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels reduces the risk of ca...
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Open AccessThe Impact of COVID-19 Vaccination on the Italian Healthcare System: A Scenario Analysis
During 2020, the only instruments for fighting against the pandemic peaks were lockdowns, physical distancing, closure of schools and non-essential businesses, and travel restrictions. The new vaccination stra...
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Open AccessAn Analysis of the Distribution of Direct Cost of Diabetes Care in Selected Districts in Italy
This study aims to define the distribution of direct healthcare costs for people with diabetes treated in two healthcare regions in Italy, based on number of comorbidities and treatment regimen.
