Marilù Garo

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Welcome to Mathsly Research!

My name is Marilù Garo and Mathsly Research is my innovative consulting company. My work is boundless. Thanks to the potential of mathematics and statistics, we can offer consulting in many areas that aren’t specifically mathematical: from medical research methodology to supporting review processes. Thanks to great flexibility and enormous adaptability, we offer consulting in many forms: from short consultations to participation in research projects for academia and industry.

Curriculum Vitae - Summary

  • Degree in Mathematics (110/100 with academic honors)
  • Collaboration with Italian and foreign universities and research centers as mathematical and statistical consultant (references on request).
  • Co-author in many scientific publications.
  • 2023 Visiting Professor at the Research Unit of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Department of Medicine Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma
  • 2022-2023 Professor of Biostatistics and Research methodology at the Research Unit of Cardiac Surgery Department of Cardiovascular Surgery Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday: 08.00 – 18.00
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Our Location

We are located in Italy, Loc. Facciolo 1, near the city of Tropea (Italy).

We work to ensure high-quality standards to improve scientific research.

Areas of interest

MEDICINE 95% 95%
SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS 90% 90%
CLINICAL TRIALS 86% 86%
MEDICAL DEVICE ACCURACY 80% 80%
COVID-19 75% 75%
CONSULTANCY IN OTHER FIELDS 60% 60%
Statistical Consultant and Mathematician
Efficiency, Professionalism, and Skills
Experience in Scientific Publications as co-author
Unmatched Expertise in Scientific Research
About Marilù Garo

Over 15 Years of Experience in Mathematics and a rare Passion for Medicine.

I love my work and the people I meet along the way: every researcher is an inexhaustible source of ideas, projects and dreams. Collaboration is a unique experience, combining different ideas, knowledge, skills and perspectives to search for optimal solutions.

We provide innovative solutions for scientific research. Our goal is to improve the quality, accuracy and precision of your scientific work.

Scientific Publications as co-author

The role of arts engagement in reducing cognitive decline and improving quality of life in healthy older people: a systematic review.

Fioranelli M., Roccia, M.G.; Garo M.L. The role of arts engagement in reducing cognitive decline and improving quality of life in healthy older people: a systematic review. Front. Psychol. 2023. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1232357

Heart Disease and Microgravity: The Dawn of a New Medical Era?: A Narrative Review.

Giacinto O, Garo ML, Pelliccia F, Minati A, Chello M, Lusini M. Heart Disease and Microgravity: The Dawn of a New Medical Era?: A Narrative Review. Cardiol Rev. 2023 Jul 10. doi: 10.1097/CRD.0000000000000581. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37428118.

Temporomandibular joint involvement in patients with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: comparison of ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging in assessing the periarticular space width.

Tonni I, Fossati G, Garo ML, Piancino MG, Cattalini M, Visconti L, Borghesi A. Temporomandibular joint involvement in patients with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: comparison of ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging in assessing the periarticular space width. Oral Radiol. 2023 Jul 3. doi: 10.1007/s11282-023-00696-5. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37400736.

Is there any correlation between otitis media and dental malocclusion in children? A systematic review.

Bardellini E, Amadori F, Garo ML, Majorana A, Conti G. Is there any correlation between otitis media and dental malocclusion in children? A systematic review. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent. 2023 Jun 20. doi: 10.1007/s40368-023-00807-0. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37338742.

Metodologia di ricerca in ambito educativo: concetti chiave e indicazioni per l’applicazione del Mixed Methods Research.

Garo M.L. Metodologia di ricerca in ambito educativo: concetti chiave e indicazioni per l’applicazione del Mixed Methods Research. 2023 - Capitolo libro in Percorsi di inclusione. Riflessioni filosofico-politiche, giuridiche e pedagogiche. Editore: Artetetra edizioni

Gallia est omnis divisa in partes tres``: Is it time to divide Pleuroparenchymal Fibroelastosis in three different forms?

Piciucchi S, Fernades LS, Ravaglia C, Tomassetti S, Garo ML, Poletti V. Gallia est omnis divisa in partes tres``: Is it time to divide Pleuroparenchymal Fibroelastosis in three different forms? Pulmonology. 2023 May 18:S2531-0437(23)00080-6. doi: 10.1016/j.pulmoe.2023.04.001. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37210339.

Acoustic Voice Analysis for Identifying Neurogenic Dysphagia in Stroke Patients: a Pilot Study.

Timi S., Garo M.L., Galli F.Acoustic Voice Analysis for Identifying Neurogenic Dysphagia in Stroke Patients: a Pilot Study.. Logopedia. 2023; 19(2), 203-228 10.14605/LOG1922304

Prognostic role of early prostate specific antigen changes after `{`177Lu`}`Lu-PSMA radioligand therapy of metastasized prostate cancer: A meta-analysis

Giovanella, L, Garo, ML, Cuzzocrea, M, Paone, G, Herrmann, K. Prognostic role of early prostate specific antigen changes after `{`177Lu`}`Lu-PSMA radioligand therapy of metastasized prostate cancer: A meta-analysis. Eur J Clin Invest. 2023; 00:e14014. doi:10.1111/eci.14014

Thyroid Hormone Withdrawal versus Recombinant Human TSH as Preparation for I-131 Therapy in Patients with Metastatic Thyroid Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Giovanella, L.; Garo, M.L.; Campenní, A.; Petranović Ovčariček, P.; Görges, R. Thyroid Hormone Withdrawal versus Recombinant Human TSH as Preparation for I-131 Therapy in Patients with Metastatic Thyroid Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cancers 2023, 15, 2510. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers15092510

Comparison of 1.1 GBq and 2.2 GBq Activities in Patients with Low-Risk Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Requiring Postoperative 131I Administration: A Real Life Study.

Campennì, A.; Ruggeri, R.M.; Garo, M.L.; Siracusa, M.; Restuccia, G.; Rappazzo, A.; Rosarno, H.; Nicocia, A.; Cardile, D.; Ovčariček, P.P.; Baldari, S.; Giovanella, L. Comparison of 1.1 GBq and 2.2 GBq Activities in Patients with Low-Risk Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Requiring Postoperative 131I Administration: A Real Life Study. Cancers 2023, 15, 2416. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers15092416

Accuracy of papillary thyroid cancer prognostic nomograms: a systematic review.

Garo ML, Deandreis D, Campennì A, Vrachimis A, Petranovic Ovcaricek P, Giovanella L. Accuracy of papillary thyroid cancer prognostic nomograms: a systematic review. Endocr Connect. 2023 Jan 1:EC-22-0457. doi: 10.1530/EC-22-0457.

Cosmic Radiations and the Cardiovascular System: A Narrative Review.

Giacinto, Omar; Pelliccia, Francesco; Minati, Alessandro; De Crescenzo, Federica; Garo, Maria Luisa; Chello, Massimo; Lusini, Mario. Cosmic Radiations and the Cardiovascular System: A Narrative Review. Cardiology in Review (2023):10.1097/CRD.0000000000000521

Evolution of thyroid cancer biomarkers: from laboratory test to patients’ clinical management.

Garo, ML, Campennì, A, Petranovic-Ovcaricek, P, D’Aurizio, F and Giovanella, L. Evolution of thyroid cancer biomarkers: from laboratory test to patients’ clinical management. Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM), 2022. https://doi.org/10.1515/cclm-2022-1087

Effectiveness of light therapy as adjunctive treatment in bipolar depression: A pilot study.

Cuomo A, Carmellini P, Garo ML, Barillà G, Libri C, Spiti A, Goracci A, Bolognesi S, Fagiolini A. Effectiveness of light therapy as adjunctive treatment in bipolar depression: A pilot study. J Affect Disord. 2022 Oct 15:S0165-0327(22)01200-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2022.10.009. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36257372.

Patients with Bicuspid Aortopathy and Aortic Dilatation

Nappi, F.; Giacinto, O.; Lusini, M.; Garo, M.L.; Caponio, C.; Nenna, A.; Nappi, P.; Rousseau, J.; Spadaccio, C.; Chello, M. Patients with Bicuspid Aortopathy and Aortic Dilatation. J. Clin. Med. 2022, 11, 6002. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11206002

Cytotoxicity and Antimicrobial Activity of BioAktTM and Phytic Acid: A Laboratory-Based Study

Bertoletti, P.; Salvadori, M.; Tonini, R.; Forgione, D.; Francinelli, J.; Garo, M.L.; Salgarello, S. Appl. Sci. Cytotoxicity and Antimicrobial Activity of BioAktTM and Phytic Acid: A Laboratory-Based Study. Appl. Sci. 2022, 12, 9715. https://doi.org/10.3390/app12199715

Carrier-Based Obturation: Effect of Sonication Technique on Sealer Penetration in Dentinal Tubules: A Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope Study.

Tonini, R.; Salvadori, M.; Bartoli, M.; Francinelli, J.; Bertoletti, P.; Garo, M.L.*; Salgarello, S. Carrier-Based Obturation: Effect of Sonication Technique on Sealer Penetration in Dentinal Tubules: A Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope Study. Appl. Sci. 2022, 12, 8877. https://doi.org/10.3390/ app12178877

Sodium Hypochlorite Accident during Canal Treatment: Report of Four Cases Documented According to New Standards

Salvadori, M.; Venturi, G.; Bertoletti, P.; Francinelli, J.; Tonini, R.; Garo, M.L.; Salgarello, S. Sodium Hypochlorite Accident during Canal Treatment: Report of Four Cases Documented According to New Standards. Appl. Sci. 2022, 12, 8525. https://doi.org/10.3390/app12178525

Supine vs prone position in mild to moderate COVID-19 pneumonia: The impact of proning on computed tomography findings

Piciucchi S, Garo ML, Tomassetti S, Ravaglia C, Poletti V. Supine vs prone position in mild to moderate COVID-19 pneumonia: The impact of proning on computed tomography findings. Eur J Intern Med. 2022 Jun 17:S0953-6205(22)00231-X. doi: 10.1016/j.ejim.2022.06.012.

Is thyroglobulin a reliable biomarker of differentiated thyroid cancer in patients treated by lobectomy? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Giovanella L, Ceriani L, Garo ML. Is thyroglobulin a reliable biomarker of differentiated thyroid cancer in patients treated by lobectomy? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Chem Lab Med. 2022;10.1515/cclm-2022-0154. doi:10.1515/cclm-2022-0154

Impact of the Cognitive–Behavioral Approach and Psychoeducational Intervention in Breast Cancer Management: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial

Ardizzone, A.; Bavetta, D.; Garo, M.L.; Santangelo, D.; Bongiorno, A.; Bono, M. Impact of the Cognitive–Behavioral Approach and Psychoeducational Intervention in Breast Cancer Management: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial. Healthcare 2022, 10, 629. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10040629

Efficacy of intradermal hyaluronic acid plus polynycleotides in vulvovaginal atrophy: a pilot study

Angelucci M, Frascani F, Franceschielli A, Lusi A, Garo ML. Efficacy of intradermal hyaluronic acid plus polynycleotides in vulvovaginal atrophy: a pilot study - Climacteric, 2022 - 7 April 2022, DOI: 10.1080/13697137.2022.2052840

18F-FDG PET Radiomics as Predictor of Treatment Response in Oesophageal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Deantonio L, Garo ML, Paone G, Valli MC, Cappio S, La Regina D, Cefali M, Palmarocchi MC, Vannelli A, De Dosso S. 18F-FDG PET Radiomics as Predictor of Treatment Response in Oesophageal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Frontiers in Oncology 2022, 12. 10.3389/fonc.2022.861638

The role of thyroglobulin doubling-time in differentiated thyroid cancer: a meta-analysis

Giovanella L, Garo ML, Albano D, Görges R, Ceriani L. The role of thyroglobulin doubling-time in differentiated thyroid cancer: a meta-analysis. Endocr Connect. 2022 Mar 1:EC-21-0648. doi: 10.1530/EC-21-0648. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35245206.

Dental Patients’ Perspective on COVID-19: A Systematic Review

Salgarello, S.; Audino, E.; Bertoletti, P.; Salvadori, M.; Garo, M.L.* – Encyclopedia 2022, 2, 365-382. https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia2010022

Irrigating Solutions and Activation Methods Used in Clinical Endodontics: A Systematic Review

Tonini R., Salvadori M., Audino E., Sauro S., Garo M.L.*, Salgarello, S. – Frontiers in Oral Health 2022, 3; https://doi.org/10.3389/froh.2022.838043

Translation and Validation of Italian Version of Index of Dental Anxiety and Fear (IDAF-4C+): A Cross-Sectional Study

Salgarello S., Garo M.L.*, Paganelli C., Vita A., Salvadori M., Audino B. – Dentistry Journal 2021, 9(12), 149; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj9120149

Accuracy of Two CE-Marked Blood Glucose Monitoring System Based on EN ISO 15197:2015

Kim J-H, Garo ML*, Guerra A, Paparo MT, Russo A – Diabetology 2021, 2(4), 232-239; https://doi.org/10.3390/diabetology2040021

Accuracy of a minimally invasive surgical guide in microsurgical endodontics: a human cadaver study

Gaffuri S, Audino E, Salvadori M, Garo ML*, Salgarello S – Giornale Italiano di Endodonzia. 2021, 45 (2). doi: https://doi.org/10.32067/GIE.2021.35.02.36

Gravity dependent imaging and physiological changes in non-intubated patients affected by Covid-19 pneumonia (PAESI-COV-19): a prospective cohort study

Piciucchi S., Vizzuso A., Garo ML, Dalpiaz G., Ravaglia C., Poletti V. – European Respiratory Journal 2021 58: PA3319; doi: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2021.PA3319

Procalcitonin as an alternative tumor marker of medullary thyroid carcinoma. A meta-analysis

Giovanella L, Garo ML, Ceriani L, Paone G, Campenni A, D’Aurizio F. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2021 Aug 12:dgab564. doi: 10.1210/clinem/dgab564.

Low free-T3 serum levels and prognosis of COVID-19: systematic review and meta-analysis

Llamas, M.; Garo M.L; Giovanella, L. Clin Chem Lab Med. 2021 Aug 10. doi: 10.1515/cclm-2021-0805.

The New Normalcy in Dentistry after the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Italian Cross-Sectional Survey

Salgarello S.; Salvadori M.; Mazzoleni F.; Francinelli J.; Bertoletti P.; Audino E.; Garo M.L.* Dent. J. 2021, 9, 86. https://doi.org/10.3390/dj9080086.

Urgent Dental Care During Italian Lockdown: A Cross-sectional Survey

Salgarello S, Salvadori M, Mazzoleni F, Salvalai V, Francinelli J, Bertoletti P, Lorenzi D, Audino E, Garo ML*. – J Endod. 2020 Nov 18:S0099-2399(20)30860-8. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2020.11.005.

Antibiotic prescribing for endodontic infections: a survey of dental students in Italy

Salvadori, M.; Audino, E.; Venturi, G.; Garo, ML; Salgarello S. – Int Endod J. 2019 Apr 14. doi: 10.1111/iej.13126

Influence of neurorehabilitation on stroke-induced modifications of the quadriceps muscle in elderly subacute stroke patients with paresis

Ciancarelli I, Mariangeli F, Tonin P, Ciofani E, Garo ML, Tozzi Ciancarelli MG. – Funct Neurol. 2019 Apr/Jun; 34(2):99-105.

Effectiveness of intensive neurorehabilitation in obese subacute stroke patients

Ciancarelli I, Tonin P, Garo ML, Tozzi Ciancarelli MG – Funct. Neurol. 2019 Jan-Mar; 34(1): 45-51

Efficacy of an oral supplement containing hyaluronic acid, collagen, glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin sulfate, alpha-lipoic acid, methylsulfonylmethane and vitamins on vaginal dryness in young women

Angelucci M, Frascani F, Garo ML – Nutrafoods (2019); 1: 58.67

Biostimolazione con acido ialuronico e polinucleotidi per la cura dell’atrofia vulvovaginale e del lichene scleroatrofico

Franceschelli A., Lusi A., Frascani F. Angelucci M., Garo M.L. – Presentato al 5° Congresso Nazionale AIGEF (Roma 24-25 gennaio 2020)