Ca' Foncello Hospital

Effects of Botulinum Toxin Injection on Masticatory Muscle Activity in Sleep Bruxism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background/Objectives: Bruxism, encompassing both awake (AB) and sleep bruxism (SB), is a prevalent condition associated with involuntary jaw muscle activity, leading to tooth wear and muscle hypertrophy. Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) has emerged as a potential treatment by red...

Mapping HIV infection and sex-based differences among sub-Saharan African migrants in Northeast Italy: a multicenter study

HIV continues to disproportionately affect Sub-Saharan African (SSA) migrants in Italy, who often experience late diagnosis and complex clinical and social challenges. This multicenter cross-sectional study evaluated determinants of poor immunological and virological outcomes and...

Subtotal colectomy with antiperistaltic caecorectal anastomosis versus total colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis for refractory slow-transit constipation: a comparative analysis

Abstract In selected cases of slow-transit constipation (STC), total colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis (TC-IRA) remains the standard surgical treatment but is associated with heterogeneous outcomes and relevant functional sequelae. Subtotal colectomy with caecorectal anastomo...

Benchmarking generative AI tools for literature retrieval and summarization in genomic variant interpretation

Abstract Background Generative AI is increasingly used to extract structured information across domains, but its reliability in academic and clinical research, where precision and accuracy are essential, remains largely unexplored. This study evaluates the ability of Large Langua...