[HTML][HTML] Airway clearance techniques in neuromuscular disorders: a state of the art review

…, C Devaux, K Kinnett, D Sheehan, F Rao… - Respiratory …, 2018 - Elsevier
This is a unique state of the art review written by a group of 21 international recognized
experts in the field that gathered during a meeting organized by the European Neuromuscular …

Respiratory needs in patients with type 1 spinal muscular atrophy treated with nusinersen

…, C Bruno, M Pedemonte, S Messina, F Rao… - The Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Objective To evaluate the effects of nusinersen on respiratory function of patients with type 1
spinal muscular atrophy. Study design Observational, longitudinal cohort study. We …

228th ENMC International Workshop:: Airway clearance techniques in neuromuscular disorders Naarden, The Netherlands, 3–5 March, 2017

…, M Kampelmacher, M Villanova, F Rao… - Neuromuscular …, 2018 - nmd-journal.com
The European Neuromuscular Centre (ENMC) convened the 228th ENMC Workshop on
airway clearance techniques (ACT) in neuromuscular disorders (NMD) in Naarden, The …

Genetic modifiers of respiratory function in Duchenne muscular dystrophy

…, E Albamonte, E De Mattia, F Rao… - Annals of clinical …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Objective Respiratory insufficiency is a major complication of Duchenne muscular dystrophy
(DMD). Its progression shows considerable interindividual variability, which has been less …

Sialorrhea in patients with ALS: current treatment options

G Garuti, F Rao, V Ribuffo… - Degenerative neurological …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder of the motor
neuron, which selectively affects it both at central (first motor-neuron) and peripheral level (…

Noninvasive ventilation: education and training. A narrative analysis and an international consensus document

…, C Mollica, DA Berlin, E Piervincenzi, F Rao… - Advances in respiratory …, 2019 - mdpi.com
Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is an increasingly used method of respiratory support. The
use of NIV is expanding over the time and if properly applied, it can save patients’ lives and …

Expanded access program with Nusinersen in SMA type I in Italy: strengths and pitfalls of a successful experience

…, S Luppone, E De Mattia, E Falcier, F Rao… - Neuromuscular …, 2017 - nmd-journal.com
We would like to share our experience with the expanded access program (EAP) using
Nusinersen in infants and children with type 1 Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). EAP is the use of …

The prognostic value of spirometric tests in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients

…, A Lizio, G Sannicolò, E Carraro, F Rao… - Clinical neurology and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Objective Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients tend to develop progressive respiratory
muscle weakness, leading to ventilatory failure and ineffective cough, principal causes of …

Intermittent abdominal pressure ventilation management in neuromuscular diseases: a Delphi panel Consensus

…, PI Banfi, A Carlucci, A Coppola, F Rao… - Expert Review of …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Background Intermittent abdominal pressure ventilator (IAPV) use started in the 1930s for
ventilatory assistance with muscular dystrophy patients. Later, the device was perfected and …

Intrathecal nusinersen treatment for SMA in a dedicated neuromuscular clinic: an example of multidisciplinary and integrated care

…, F Salmin, J Casiraghi, A Pirola, M Bettinelli, F Rao… - Neurological …, 2019 - Springer
Nusinsersen is now available in Italy for all SMA types. We describe the experience with
intrathecal treatment with nusinersen in 50 patients with SMA at the NEMO Center (…