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Maria Devita is an Assistant Professor at the University of Padua, specializing in geriatric neurology and cognitive neuroscience. Her work focuses on aging-related cognitive decline, cerebellar functioning, and neurodegenerative diseases. She has conducted extensive research on the impacts of frailty, sleep disorders, and post-COVID-19 neurological effects in older populations.
Her research interests include the interplay between cognitive reserve and cerebellar atrophy, neuropsychological assessment of sexuality in the elderly, and innovative interventions like virtual reality for delirium prevention. She has explored topics such as vitamin D’s role in mortality among vaccinated elderly and the efficacy of cannabinoids in cancer-related anorexia.
Her publications span longitudinal cohort studies, systematic reviews, and clinical trials, with a strong emphasis on translational research bridging basic science and clinical practice. Key themes include age-related cognitive impairment, motor function in neurological disorders, and the application of advanced statistical models (e.g., Rasch analysis) to refine diagnostic tools.
Dr. Devita’s work highlights the need for holistic approaches in geriatric care, integrating multidisciplinary strategies to improve patient outcomes. Her research often addresses unmet needs in elderly populations, such as psychosocial factors in long-term care settings and gender differences in delirium risks.
