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Massimi L, Cinalli G, Frassanito P, Arcangeli V, Auer C, Baro V, Bartoli A, Bianchi F, Dietvorst S, Di Rocco F, Gallo P, Giordano F, Hinojosa J, Iglesias S, Jecko V, Kahilogullari G, Knerlich-Lukoschus F, Laera R, Locatelli D, Luglietto D, Luzi M, Messing-Jünger M, Mura R, Ragazzi P, Riffaud L, Roth J, Sagarribay A, Pinheiro MS, Spazzapan P, Spennato P, Syrmos N, Talamonti G, Valentini L, Van Veelen ML, Zucchelli M, Tamburrini G. Intracranial complications of sinogenic and otogenic infections in children: an ESPN survey on their occurrence in the pre-COVID and post-COVID era. Childs Nerv Syst 2024; 40:1221-1237. [PMID: 38456922 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-024-06332-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND COVID-19 pandemic is thought to have changed the epidemiology of some pediatric neurosurgical disease: among them are the intracranial complications of sinusitis and otitis (ICSO). According to some studies on a limited number of cases, both streptococci-related sinusitis and ICSO would have increased immediately after the pandemic, although the reason is not clear yet (seasonal changes versus pandemic-related effects). The goal of the present survey of the European Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ESPN) was to collect a large number of cases from different European countries encompassing the pre-COVID (2017-2019), COVID (2020-2021), and post-COVID period (2022-June 2023) looking for possible epidemiological and/or clinical changes. MATERIAL AND METHODS An English language questionnaire was sent to ESPN members about year of the event, patient's age and gender, presence of immune-deficit or other favoring risk factors, COVID infection, signs and symptoms at onset, site of primary infection, type of intracranial complication, identified germ, type and number of surgical operations, type and duration of medical treatment, clinical and radiological outcome, duration of the follow-up. RESULTS Two hundred fifty-four cases were collected by 30 centers coming from 14 different European countries. There was a statistically significant difference between the post-COVID period (129 children, 86 cases/year, 50.7% of the whole series) and the COVID (40 children, 20 cases/year, 15.7%) or the pre-COVID period (85 children, 28.3 cases/year, 33.5%). Other significant differences concerned the presence of predisposing factors/concurrent diseases (higher in the pre-COVID period) and previous COVID infection (higher in the post-COVID period). No relevant differences occurred as far as demographic, microbiological, clinical, radiological, outcome, morbidity, and mortality data were concerned. Paranasal sinuses and middle ear/mastoid were the most involved primary site of infection (71% and 27%, respectively), while extradural or subdural empyema and brain abscess were the most common ICSO (73% and 17%, respectively). Surgery was required in 95% of cases (neurosurgical and ENT procedure in 71% and 62% of cases, respectively) while antibiotics in 99% of cases. After a 12.4-month follow-up, a full clinical and radiological recovery was obtained in 85% and 84% of cases, respectively. The mortality rate was 2.7%. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that the occurrence of ICSO was significantly increased after the pandemic. Such an increase seems to be related to the indirect effects of the pandemic (e.g., immunity debt) rather than to a direct effect of COVID infection or to seasonal fluctuations. ICSO remain challenging diseases but the pandemic did not affect the management strategies nor their prognosis. The epidemiological change of sinusitis/otitis and ICSO should alert about the appropriate follow-up of children with sinusitis/otitis.
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- L Massimi
- Pediatric Neurosurgery, Neuroscience-Sense Organs-Chest Department, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
- Department of Neuroscience, Catholic University Medical School, Rome, Italy
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- Santobono-Pausilipon Children's Hospital, AORN, Naples, Italy
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- Pediatric Neurosurgery, Neuroscience-Sense Organs-Chest Department, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
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- Clinical Psychology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Kepler University Hospital GmbH, Linz, Austria
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- Pediatric and Functional Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosciences, University of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Pediatric Neurosurgery, Neuroscience-Sense Organs-Chest Department, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Hôpital Femme-Mère-Enfant, Université de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Birmingham Children's Hospital, Birmingham, UK
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- University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, Barcelona, Spain
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- Hospital Regional Universitario de Malaga, Malaga, Spain
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- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division Pediatric Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Santobono-Pausilipon Children's Hospital, AORN, Naples, Italy
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- Neurosurgery Department, Università Dell'Insubria, Ospedale di Circolo e Macchi Foundation, Varese, Italy
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- Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù, Rome, Italy
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- Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Ospedale Infantile Regina Margherita, Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Rennes University Hospital, Rennes, France
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- Dana Children's Hospital, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Hospital Dona Estefânia-Centro Hospitalar Universitário, Lisboa, Portugal
- Hospital CUF Descobertas, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Norte-Hospital Santa Maria, Lisboa, Portugal
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- University Medical Center-Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Santobono-Pausilipon Children's Hospital, AORN, Naples, Italy
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- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy
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- Erasmus MC Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Istituto Scienze Neurologiche Di Bologna, Boulogne, Italy
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- Pediatric Neurosurgery, Neuroscience-Sense Organs-Chest Department, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
- Department of Neuroscience, Catholic University Medical School, Rome, Italy
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Puthenparampil M, Marin A, Zanotelli G, Mauceri VA, De Napoli F, Gaggiola M, Miscioscia A, Ponzano M, Bovis F, Perini P, Rinaldi F, Molon B, Gallo P. Blood-brain barrier damage associates with glia-related cytokines in the cerebrospinal fluid of patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Mult Scler Relat Disord 2024; 82:105403. [PMID: 38184910 DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2023.105403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND The presence of Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) dysfunction is defined by albumin quotient (QALB) and characterize a group of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients at clinical onset. We evaluated the concentration in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of 87 cytokines, to better characterize the CSF inflammatory pattern in presence of BBB damage. MATERIALS AND METHOD In an exploratory cohort, CSF cytokines were evaluated by means of Multiplex technology (Bio-Plex Pro-Human Cytokine, GF and Diabetes 27-Plex Panel, Bio-Plex Pro-Human Chemokines 40-Plex Panel, Bio-Plex Pro-Human Inflammation Assays 37-Plex Panel) in a cohort of Other Not Inflammatory Neurological Disorders (ONIND) and in cohort of patients with MS, stratified according to BBB damage into QALB+ and QALB- MS patients. In the validation cohort, we evaluated the relevant molecules in a cohort of MS patients, stratified again into QALB+ and QALB-, including also Neurofilament Light (NfL) and Chitinase 3-like 1 (CHI3L1) CSF concentration. RESULTS While MIP-1α, CXCL-13, and CCL-22 CSF concentrations were higher in both MS groups compared to ONIND, in QALB+ MS CSF concentrations of CXCL-9 (17.85 ± 4.69 pg/mL), CXCL-10 (476.5 ± 324.3 pg/mL), and IL-16 (96.08 ± 86.17 pg/mL) were higher than in QALB- MS (8.98 ± 5368 pg/mL, p < 0.005, 281.0 ± 180.9 pg/mL, p < 0.05, and 47.35 ± 36.87 pg/mL, p < 0.005, respectively) and ONIND (8.98 ± 5368 pg/mlL, p < 0.005, 281.0 ± 180.9 pg/mL, p < 0.005, and 47.35 ± 36.87 pg/mL, p < 0.001, respectively). A strong correlation was observed between CXCL-9 and CXCL-10 in all MS groups (all r>0.75, all p < 0.001). In the validation cohort again CXCL-10 CSF concentration were higher in QALB+ MS than in QALB- MS (94.25 ± 64.75 vs 153.8 ± 99.52, p < 0.05), while no difference was observed in serum. CSF NfL (1642 ± 1963 vs 3231 ± 3492 pg/mL, p < 0.05) and CHI3L1 (183.9 ± 86.62 vs 262 ± 137.5 ng/mL, p < 0.05) were increased in QALB+ MS. CONCLUSIONS BBB damage in MS is linked to a specific CSF cytokines pattern (CXCL-9, CXCL-10, IL-16), that are also involved in astrocyte-microglia interaction. To what extent their continuous production in the CNS may mark a more severe disease course merits to be investigated.
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- M Puthenparampil
- Department of Neurosciences, University of Padua, Padua, Italy; Multiple Sclerosis Centre, Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova, Padua, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of Padua, Padua, Italy; Multiple Sclerosis Centre, Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of Padua, Padua, Italy; Multiple Sclerosis Centre, Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of Padua, Padua, Italy; Multiple Sclerosis Centre, Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of Padua, Padua, Italy; Multiple Sclerosis Centre, Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, Section of Biostatistics, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, Section of Biostatistics, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of Padua, Padua, Italy; Multiple Sclerosis Centre, Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of Padua, Padua, Italy; Multiple Sclerosis Centre, Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of Padua, Padua, Italy; Multiple Sclerosis Centre, Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova, Padua, Italy
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Gallo P, Di Francesco S, De Vincentis A, Terracciani F, Picardi A, Incalzi RA, Vespasiani-Gentilucci U. Prevalence of anti-hepatitis C positivity in a nursing home: a hitherto unrecognized submerged population. J Hosp Infect 2023; 142:132-133. [PMID: 37478912 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2023.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
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- P Gallo
- Clinical Medicine and Hepatology Unit, Campus Bio-Medico University, Rome, Italy.
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- Internal Medicine Unit, University Hospital 'A. Gemelli' IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Unit, Campus Bio-Medico University, Rome, Italy
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- Clinical Medicine and Hepatology Unit, Campus Bio-Medico University, Rome, Italy
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- Clinical Medicine and Hepatology Unit, Campus Bio-Medico University, Rome, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Unit, Campus Bio-Medico University, Rome, Italy
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La Francesca P, Gallo P. Supercooled solutions of sodium perchlorate in TIP4P/2005 water: The effect of martian solutes on thermodynamics and structure. J Chem Phys 2023; 159:124501. [PMID: 38127381 DOI: 10.1063/5.0168587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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We study the thermodynamic behavior of sodium perchlorate solutions in supercooled water through molecular dynamics numerical simulations. These solutions are of special interest because of the recent experimental results that led to hypothesize the presence of liquid water in perchlorate solutions beneath the Martian soil. We model water using the TIP4P/2005 potential. The results we obtain for solutions with concentrations 1.63 and 15.4 wt% are in agreement with those of a system undergoing a liquid-liquid phase transition where the liquid-liquid critical point shifts to slightly higher temperatures and lower pressures. The structure of the system is also analyzed, and we come to the conclusion that, even at the highest concentration considered, water retains its anomalous behavior.
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- P La Francesca
- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università Degli Studi Roma Tre, via della Vasca Navale 84, 00146 Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università Degli Studi Roma Tre, via della Vasca Navale 84, 00146 Rome, Italy
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Luzi AM, Colucci A, Gallo P, De Mei B, Mastrobattista L, De Santis M, Pacifici R, Taruscio D, Gallo C. The Communicative-Relational Operating Model of the Italian National Institute of Health for an Effective Telephone Intervention in Public Health, Structured on Basic Counselling Skills. Ann Ig 2023; 35:379-402. [PMID: 37184351 DOI: 10.7416/ai.2023.2555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Introduction Communication has a crucial role in public health, because it becomes an essential component of prevention; it is also a proactive tool in health promotion. From a planning perspective, it is appropriate to use communication means that can help the bidirectional communication process, such as face-to-face communication and telephone communication. Materials and methods In relation to this, the Italian National Institute of Health has developed the "Modello Operativo Comunicativo-Relazionale" (the "Communicative-Relational Operating Model"). It is based on the fundamental skills of the counselling, this gives a protocol to the health professionals that is replicable and organized and it allows health professionals to carry out a telephone communication that is efficient with the user through technical-scientific and communication-relational skills. The goal is to answer in a customized way to the various users' health needs. The Operating Model was created by experts of the National AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections Helpline of the Operational Unit of Psycho-Socio-Behavioural Research, Communication, Training, of the Infectious Diseases Department. Later, the Operating Model was proposed to the experts of the Helplines in the National Centre on Addictions and Doping and the National Helpline of the National Centre for Rare Diseases in the National Institute of Health that integrated this method into their telephone approach. Results The Operating Model illustrated above was applied to several helplines of the National Institute of Health as an example of correct scientific information, updated and customized on sexual transmitted infections, addictions and rare diseases. Conclusions This article aims to illustrate the Operating Model, the theoretical prerequisites that subtend it and its possible application in the different public health structures that use the telephone for a profes-sional relationship with their users.
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- A M Luzi
- Operational Unit of Psycho-Socio-Behavioural Research, Communication and Training, Infectious Diseases Department, National Institute of Health, Rome, Italy
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- Operational Unit of Psycho-Socio-Behavioural Research, Communication and Training, Infectious Diseases Department, National Institute of Health, Rome, Italy
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- Operational Unit of Psycho-Socio-Behavioural Research, Communication and Training, Infectious Diseases Department, National Institute of Health, Rome, Italy
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- National Centre for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Unit of Risk Factors Surveillance and Health Promotion Strategies, National Institute of Health, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Risk Factors Surveillance and Health Promotion Strategies, National Center for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, National Institute of Health, Rome, Italy
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- National Centre for Rare Diseases, National Institute of Health, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Risk Factors Surveillance and Health Promotion Strategies, National Center for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, National Institute of Health, Rome, Italy
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- National Centre for Rare Diseases, National Institute of Health, Rome, Italy
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- Student of Communication, Technologies and Digital Culture, Faculty of Political Science, Sociology and Communication, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Castriconi R, Placidi L, Avanzo M, Cirio R, Gallo P, Mazzilli A, Milano A, Rancati T, Russo P, Garibaldi C. Survey on the interest and commitment of AIFM members to scientific activities (SicAS) - The initiative of the FutuRuS working group. Phys Med 2023; 110:102589. [PMID: 37254301 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2023.102589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The "FutuRuS" working group of the Italian Association of Medical Physics and Health Physics (AIFM) designed a survey (SicAS) to get feedback from its members regarding their interests and their experience in taking part in scientific activities and events, with the objective of focusing future efforts of the AIFM towards increasing the scientific activity of the medical physics expert (MPE). METHODS SicAS was sent out in March 2022 to all AIFM members by newsletter and official communication. SicAS was structured into three sections: personal information and institution of affiliation information, involvement in scientific activities, interest in and commitment to scientific activities. Responses were collected in a fully anonymised mode from the Google Forms platform and analysed with descriptive statistics. RESULTS Out of 1289 members (active at the end of 2021), 467 responded to the Survey (response rate of 36%). The Survey results highlighted that AIFM members ranked the involvement of the MPE in scientific activities as highly relevant to the profession. However, 34.7% indicated devoting less than 10% of their working time to scientific activities. 67.5% of the respondents were dissatisfied with the time spent on scientific activities. The primary barrier was the lack of time (77%), followed by a lack of mentoring (32%). CONCLUSIONS SicAS highlighted the need for AIFM initiatives to support members' scientific activities. National societies should help develop and support networks between members, create links among universities, hospitals, research institutions and industries, and provide guidelines and learning platforms for enhancing the MPEs' involvement in scientific activities.
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- R Castriconi
- Medical Physics Dept, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milano, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Medical Physics, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS, Aviano, PN, Italy
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- Università degli Studi di Torino, Torino 10125, Italy; INFN - National Institute for Nuclear Physics, Torino, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Medical Physics Unit, via Manzoni 56, Rozzano, Milan, Italy.
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- Medical Physics Dept, University Hospital of Parma AOUP, Parma, Italy
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- Università Cattolica Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Data Science Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano, Italy
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- Università di Napoli Federico II, Dipartimento di Fisica "Ettore Pancini", Napoli, Italy; INFN - National Institute for Nuclear Physics, Napoli, Italy
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- Unit of Radiation Research, IEO European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milano, Italy
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Luzi AM, Colucci A, Gallo P, De Mei B, Mastrobattista L, De Santis M, Pacifici R, Taruscio D, Gallo C. The Communicative-Relational Operating Model of the Italian National Institute of Health for an Effective Telephone Intervention in Public Health, Structured on Basic Counselling Skills. Ann Ig 2023. [PMID: 36753332 DOI: 10.7416/ai.2023.255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Introduction Communication has a crucial role in public health, because it becomes an essential component of prevention; it is also a proactive tool in health promotion. From a planning perspective, it is appropriate to use communication means that can help the bidirectional communication process, such as face-to-face communication and telephone communication. Materials and methods In relation to this, the Italian National Institute of Health has developed the "Modello Operativo Comunicativo-Relazionale" (the "Communicative-Relational Operating Model"). It is based on the fundamental skills of the counselling, this gives a protocol to the health professionals that is replicable and organized and it allows health professionals to carry out a telephone communication that is efficient with the user through technical-scientific and communication-relational skills. The goal is to answer in a customized way to the various users' health needs. The Operating Model was created by experts of the National AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections Helpline of the Operational Unit of Psycho-Socio-Behavioural Research, Communication, Training, of the Infectious Diseases Department. Later, the Operating Model was proposed to the experts of the Helplines in the National Centre on Addictions and Doping and the National Helpline of the National Centre for Rare Diseases in the National Institute of Health that integrated this method into their telephone approach. Results The Operating Model illustrated above was applied to several helplines of the National Institute of Health as an example of correct scientific information, updated and customized on sexual transmitted infections, addictions and rare diseases. Conclusions This article aims to illustrate the Operating Model, the theoretical prerequisites that subtend it and its possible application in the different public health structures that use the telephone for a professional relationship with their users.
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- A M Luzi
- Operational Unit of Psycho-Socio-Behavioural Research, Communication and Training, Infectious Diseases Department, National Institute of Health, Rome, Italy
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- Operational Unit of Psycho-Socio-Behavioural Research, Communication and Training, Infectious Diseases Department, National Institute of Health, Rome, Italy
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- Operational Unit of Psycho-Socio-Behavioural Research, Communication and Training, Infectious Diseases Department, National Institute of Health, Rome, Italy
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- National Centre for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Unit of Risk Factors Surveillance and Health Promotion Strategies, National Institute of Health, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Risk Factors Surveillance and Health Promotion Strategies, National Center for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, National Institute of Health, Rome, Italy
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- National Centre for Rare Diseases, National Institute of Health, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Risk Factors Surveillance and Health Promotion Strategies, National Center for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, National Institute of Health, Rome, Italy
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- National Centre for Rare Diseases, National Institute of Health, Rome, Italy
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- Student of Communication, Technologies and Digital Culture, Faculty of Political Science, Sociology and Communication, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Ducceschi V, de Divitiis M, Ciriello GD, Gallo P. Leadless Pacemaker in Twiddler's Syndrome: A Case Report. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2022; 45:1062-1064. [PMID: 35906933 DOI: 10.1111/pace.14560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Twiddler's syndrome is a rare cause of pacemaker lead dislodgement. We present the case of a 49-year-old male patient with Down's syndrome implanted with a dual chamber pacemaker showing high ventricular impedance, no sensing, and complete loss of capture for both leads at the 3-month follow-up due to Twiddler Syndrome. The dislocated device was removed, and an endocardial leadless pacing system was implanted. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Electrophysiology and Cardiac Pacing Unit, Pellegrini Hospital, Naples
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- Electrophysiology and Cardiac Pacing Unit, Pellegrini Hospital, Naples
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- Cardiology Unit, C.D.C. Villa dei Fiori, Napoli, Acerra
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Gallo P, Fumagalli M, Ghielmetti F, Padelli F, Pascuzzo R, De Martin E, Bruzzone M. Potential role of dual-energy CT in brain imaging: accuracy of iodine concentrations. Phys Med 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s1120-1797(22)00224-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Conde MM, Rovere M, Gallo P. Spontaneous NaCl-doped ices I h, I c, III, V and VI. Understanding the mechanism of ion inclusion and its dependence on the crystalline structure of ice. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2021; 23:22897-22911. [PMID: 34533147 DOI: 10.1039/d1cp02638k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Direct coexistence simulations on a microsecond time scale have been performed for different types of ice (Ih, Ic, III, V, and VI) in contact with a NaCl aqueous solution at different pressures. In line with the previous results obtained for ice Ih [Conde et al., Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2017, 19, 9566-9574], our results reveal the spontaneous growth of a new ice doped phase and the formation of a brine rejection phase in all ices studied. However, both the preferential incorporation of ions into the ice lattice and the inclusion mechanisms depend on the crystalline structure of each ice. This work shows the inclusion of Cl- and Na+ ions in ice from salt using molecular dynamics simulation, in agreement with the experimental evidence found in the literature. The model used for water is TIP4P/2005. For NaCl we employ a set of potential parameters that uses unit charges for the ions.
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- M M Conde
- Departamento de Ingeniería Química Industrial y Medio Ambiente, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, 28006 Madrid, Spain.
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- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università Roma Tre, Via della Vasca Navale 84, 00146 Roma, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università Roma Tre, Via della Vasca Navale 84, 00146 Roma, Italy.
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Puthenparampil M, Perini P, Bergamaschi R, Capobianco M, Filippi M, Gallo P. Multiple sclerosis epidemiological trends in Italy highlight the environmental risk factors. J Neurol 2021; 269:1817-1824. [PMID: 34580756 PMCID: PMC8940874 DOI: 10.1007/s00415-021-10782-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Revised: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Italy is definitely a high-risk country for multiple sclerosis (MS). Over the last 50 years, several epidemiological studies, including longitudinal surveys, have disclosed that MS incidence and prevalence in Italy mainland and Islands (Sardinia and Sicily) have progressively increased, picturing a semi-parabolic curve. Based on the comprehensive scrutiny of 58 papers, we conclude that the latitude risk gradient does not fit to the Italian map of MS. The genetic heterogeneity of the Italian ethnicities, that likely forms the basis of MS predisposition, does not account for the dramatic increase of MS incidence and prevalence observed in Italy over the last half century that, rather, seems better explained by the effect of environmental factors.
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- M Puthenparampil
- Department of Neurosciences, University of Padua, via Giustiniani 5, 35128, Padua, Italy. .,Multiple Sclerosis Centre, University Hospital of Padua, via Giustiniani 5, 35128, Padua, Italy.
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- Multiple Sclerosis Centre, Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova, Padua, Italy
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- Multiple Sclerosis Research Centre, IRCCS Mondino Foundation, Pavia, Italy
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- Centro di Riferimento Regionale Sclerosi Multipla (CReSM), SCDO Neurologia, AOU S. Luigi Gonzaga, Orbassano, Turin, Italy
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- Unit of Neurology, Unit of Neurorehabilitation and Neurophysiology Service, IRCCS San Raffaele Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of Padua, via Giustiniani 5, 35128, Padua, Italy.,Multiple Sclerosis Centre, University Hospital of Padua, via Giustiniani 5, 35128, Padua, Italy
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Miscioscia A, Rinaldi F, Riguzzi P, Puthenparampil M, Gallo P. Encephalopathy as unique manifestation of Sjogren's syndrome: expanding the spectrum of steroid-responsive encephalopathy. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2021; 60:e174-e176. [PMID: 33399847 DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/keaa813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2020] [Accepted: 11/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- A Miscioscia
- Neurology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Università degli Studi di Padova
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- Neurology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Università degli Studi di Padova
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- Neurology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Università degli Studi di Padova
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- Neurology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Università degli Studi di Padova
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Camisasca G, De Marzio M, Rovere M, Gallo P. Erratum: “High density liquid structure enhancement in glass forming aqueous solution of LiCl” [J. Chem. Phys. 148, 222829 (2018)]. J Chem Phys 2020; 152:109901. [DOI: 10.1063/5.0004982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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- G. Camisasca
- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università “Roma Tre”, Via della Vasca Navale 84, 00146 Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università “Roma Tre”, Via della Vasca Navale 84, 00146 Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università “Roma Tre”, Via della Vasca Navale 84, 00146 Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università “Roma Tre”, Via della Vasca Navale 84, 00146 Roma, Italy
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Iorio A, Camisasca G, Rovere M, Gallo P. Characterization of hydration water in supercooled water-trehalose solutions: The role of the hydrogen bonds network. J Chem Phys 2019; 151:044507. [PMID: 31370561 DOI: 10.1063/1.5108579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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The structural and dynamical properties of hydration water in aqueous solutions of trehalose are studied with molecular dynamics simulation. We simulate the systems in the supercooled region to investigate how the interaction with the trehalose molecules modifies the hydrogen bond network, the structural relaxation, and the diffusion properties of hydration water. The analysis is performed by considering the radial distribution functions, the residence time of water molecules in the hydration shell, the two body excess entropy, and the hydrogen bond water-water and water-trehalose correlations of the hydration water. The study of the two body excess entropy shows the presence of a fragile to strong crossover in supercooled hydration water also found in the relaxation time of the water-water hydrogen bond correlation function, and this is in agreement with predictions of the mode coupling theory and of previous studies of the oxygen-oxygen density correlators [A. Iorio et al., J. Mol. Liq. 282, 617 (2019); Sci. China: Phys., Mech. Astron. 62, 107011 (2019)]. The water-trehalose hydrogen bond correlation function instead evidences a strong to strong crossover in the relaxation time, and this crossover is related to a trehalose dynamical transition. This signals the role that the strong interplay between the soluted molecules and the surrounding solvent has in determining the dynamical transition common to both components of the system that happens upon cooling and that is similar to the well known protein dynamical transition. We connect our results with the cryoprotecting role of trehalose molecules.
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- A Iorio
- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università Roma Tre, Via della Vasca Navale 84, 00146 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Physics, AlbaNova University Center, Stockholm University, S-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università Roma Tre, Via della Vasca Navale 84, 00146 Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università Roma Tre, Via della Vasca Navale 84, 00146 Rome, Italy
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Gallo P, De Martin E, Fumagalli M, Ghielmetti F, Carrara M, Alhujaili S, Lerch M, Rosenfeld A, Marchetti M, Fariselli L, Petasecca M. EP-2091 How to measure high dose in functional disorder treatment: an innovative silicon diode detector. Radiother Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(19)32511-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Gallo P, D'Alesssio A, Padelli F, Fumagalli M, D'ippolito E, Giandini T, Tenconi C, Cavatorta C, Bruzzone M, Pignoli E, De Martin E. EP-2054 Potential role of dual-energy CT imaging modality in the neoadjuvant radiotherapy: a phantom study. Radiother Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(19)32474-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Kaliaperumal C, Gallo P, Campbell D, Stewart K, Kandasamy J, Rose M. P97 Utility of computer technology in management of non-syndromic craniosynostosis- is it cost effective? J Neurol Psychiatry 2019. [DOI: 10.1136/jnnp-2019-abn.154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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ObjectivesTo discuss the utility of Computer technology for non-syndromic craniosynostosis (Metopic craniosynostosis) in the form of 3D printed models that could be utilised intraoperatively to aid fronto-orbital remodelling.DesignProspective study form 2015–2017.SubjectsPaediatric non-syndromic metopic craniosynostosis cohort.MethodsWe present a series of 7 patients with non-syndromic metopic craniosynostosis operated on by the craniofacial team Edinburgh over a three year period. The Edinburgh Craniofacial service is supported by the Managed Service Network (MSN) for Neurosurgery, Scotland as a part of nationally delivered Craniofacial service. We utilised 3D printing models of the orbital bar to plan a fronto-orbital advancement technique. The models were then subsequently sterilised and used intra operatively. 3D printer utility is available to us as a part of the NHS Lothian craniomaxillofacial and plastics surgery service.ResultsNo intra-operative or post operative complications were noted in our series. All patients undergo standardised pre and post operative 3D CT and photography follow up to objectively measure the outcome.ConclusionsThe utility of Computer technology is a useful and safe adjunct for non-syndromic craniosynostosis, particularly metopic craniosynostosis. A careful pre-operative planning and 3D printed model is helpful to achieve the desired bespoke surgical outcome and to reduce operative time. Post operative 3D CT and 3D photography were utilised to objectively measure the outcome. No extra costs were incurred to our service. We believe that this could be incorporated in preoperative planning as an essential tool.
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McAllister SM, Gallo P. FM1-5 The impact of neurosurgical technique on outcome of adult patients with chiari I malformation. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2019. [DOI: 10.1136/jnnp-2019-abn.68] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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ObjectivesThis study aimed to compare and evaluate any differences in clinical and radiological outcomes between three surgical techniques of cranio-cervical decompression (CCD) in adults with symptomatic Chiari malformation type I (CM1).DesignRetrospective review using the theatre management system (ORSOS) and records of the patients who underwent CCD for CM1 from January 2011 to January 2018.SubjectsPatients over 16 years of age who underwent CCD secondary to CM1 diagnosed by clinical and radiological criteria.MethodsPatients were divided in three cohorts according the operative technique used: an extradural osteo-ligamentous decompression (BD), BD plus dural opening either without duroplasty (DOWD) or with watertight augmentative duroplasty (DOPD). The primary clinical outcome was measured by utilizing the Chicago Chiari Outcome Scale (CCOS). Syrinx outcome was measured on post-op MRI. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS 24 with α=0.05.ResultsFifty-two adults underwent fifty-three CCD: 7 BD, 29 DOWD, 17 DOPD. Median follow-up was 12 months (IQR 6–23). Patients who underwent BD or DOPD had a shorter median hospital stay (6 days) than DOWD (11 days). Median CCOS was lower following DOWD (13) compared to BD (14) and DOPD (15). Post-operative complications were higher in DOWD (51.7%) compared to DOPD (17.5%).ConclusionsBetter clinical outcomes, lower complication risk and shorter duration of hospital stay were associated with DOPD. Prospective randomized studies could confirm these findings.
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Shetty J, Kandasamy J, Sokol D, Gallo P. Clinical deterioration despite syringomyelia resolution after successful foramen magnum decompression for Chiari malformation - Case series. Eur J Paediatr Neurol 2019; 23:333-337. [PMID: 30683486 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpn.2019.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2018] [Revised: 12/27/2018] [Accepted: 01/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Neurosurgical treatment is recommended for symptomatic syringomyelia and the post-operative radiological resolution of the syringomyelia is associated with an improvement or at least stability of the patient's pre-operative symptoms. METHODS We reviewed syringomyelia treatment in our centre over the last five years for clinical outcome, surgical complications, post operative MRI and long term symptom resolution. RESULTS 50 cases of symptomatic syringomyelia underwent foramen magnum decompression and expansile watertight duroplasty. While the outcomes for majority are similar to what published in literature, three of them developed typical syringomyelia symptoms after initial good recovery and radiological resolution of syrinx. CONCLUSION Syringomyelia symptoms may appear or worsen following successful surgical treatment and radiological resolution of syrinx and it is important to counsel young people and their family regarding this.
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- J Shetty
- Department of Paediatric Neurosciences, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh, UK; University of Edinburgh, UK.
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- Department of Paediatric Neurosciences, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Neurosciences, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Neurosciences, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh, UK
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he present paper falling into the field of innovative management tools explores using the Total Quality Management (TQM) tool in the SME sector in Slovakia, attempting to identify barriers to the use of this tool in the given segment. TQM can be ranked among the innovative management tools that are under investigation and in our contribution, we want to bring a new overview of the use of this tool. Our research was based on foreign research in which the TQM management tool is at the forefront of use. On the other hand, we know from the research conducted so far on management tools in our business environment that the use of innovative tools is relatively low. The present research is based on the formulated hypotheses verified using statistical methods, namely the chi-square test of independence. In this research, we worked with hypotheses arguing that there are statistically significant relationships between the lack of personnel and financial resources on the one hand and the use of the innovative TQM management tool on the other hand. These relationships were statistically proved because in both examined hypotheses the expected value of p was lower than 0.05. We can, therefore, conclude that the lack of financial resources and the lack of skilled labour are among the important barriers to the use of TQM. In the determination of the third hypothesis, we assumed that managers could not agree on the establishment of TQM. This fact can, therefore, contribute to its relatively low use in our business environment. We also consider the incongruity of managers´ ideas as a barrier that may have an impact on the use of TQM, and these dependencies were examined by the Chi-square independence test. In verifying this hypothesis, the p-value was calculated to be p˃0.05 proving that this factor has no effect on the use of TQM and there is no dependency between these variables. In the present paper, we also focus on juxtaposing the present investigation with the research conducted to date in the field of innovative management tools. The present research is aimed at identifying barriers to the use of this management tool in an SME environment and at presenting TQM as a modern innovative instrument to be used by companies to manage and measure their performance. By using TQM, the company can align the financial and non-financial factors together and thus increase its competitiveness and meet the expectations of investors and other stakeholders.
Keywords: Total Quality Management, innovative management tools, small and medium enterprises, performance.
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Gallo P, De Martin E, Marchetti M, Fumagalli M, Ghielmetti F, Alhujaili S, Lerch M, Carrara M, Rosenfeld A, Fariselli L, Petasecca M. 157. Verification of high dose delivery in radiosurgery management of brain functional disorders. Phys Med 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2018.04.168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Camisasca G, De Marzio M, Rovere M, Gallo P. High density liquid structure enhancement in glass forming aqueous solution of LiCl. J Chem Phys 2018; 148:222829. [DOI: 10.1063/1.5024375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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- G. Camisasca
- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università “Roma Tre,” Via della Vasca Navale 84, 00146 Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università “Roma Tre,” Via della Vasca Navale 84, 00146 Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università “Roma Tre,” Via della Vasca Navale 84, 00146 Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università “Roma Tre,” Via della Vasca Navale 84, 00146 Roma, Italy
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The case of an 83-year-old woman, who was operated on for an adenocarcinoma of the sigmoid colon and died with retroperitoneal metastases, is described. The postmortem examination showed widespread heterotopic bone formation in these metastases. Gastrointestinal cancers and their metastases are liable to calcify and ossify, and they do so more frequently than other malignant epithelial tumors. A search through the literature led to the discovery of 35 other cases of this type. The highest frequency of heterotopic bone formation occurs in cancers of the distal portion of the large intestine and in pulmonary and lymph node metastases. The results of the present case support the view that bone formation derives from the metaplasia of stromal fibroblasts into osteoblasts. The knowledge that gastrointestinal cancers can calcify and ossify has a definite diagnostic relevance for the radiologist and gastroenterologist.
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Conde MM, Rovere M, Gallo P. High precision determination of the melting points of water TIP4P/2005 and water TIP4P/Ice models by the direct coexistence technique. J Chem Phys 2017; 147:244506. [DOI: 10.1063/1.5008478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- M. M. Conde
- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università Roma Tre, Via della Vasca Navale 84, 00146 Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università Roma Tre, Via della Vasca Navale 84, 00146 Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università Roma Tre, Via della Vasca Navale 84, 00146 Roma, Italy
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Pugliese P, Conde MM, Rovere M, Gallo P. Freezing Temperatures, Ice Nanotubes Structures, and Proton Ordering of TIP4P/ICE Water inside Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes. J Phys Chem B 2017; 121:10371-10381. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.7b06306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- P. Pugliese
- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università Roma Tre, Via della Vasca Navale 84, 00146 Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università Roma Tre, Via della Vasca Navale 84, 00146 Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università Roma Tre, Via della Vasca Navale 84, 00146 Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università Roma Tre, Via della Vasca Navale 84, 00146 Roma, Italy
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Vespasiani-Gentilucci U, Vorini F, Carotti S, De Vincentis A, Galati G, Gallo P, Scopinaro N, Picardi A. Hepatic complications of bariatric surgery : the reverse side of the coin. Acta Gastroenterol Belg 2017; 80:505-513. [PMID: 29560647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Even if the jejunoileal bypass has been definitely abandoned due to the high rate of hepatic complications, cases of liver injury after the new bariatric procedures are still reported. We aimed to review the available literature concerning liver damage associated with the older and newer types of bariatric surgeries. METHODS An extensive literature search of MEDLINE was performed using different combinations of the following terms: "bariatric surgery OR biliopancreatic diversion OR jejunoileal bypass OR roux-en-y gastric bypass OR vertical banded gastroplasty OR laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding" AND "hepatic/liver damage OR hepatic/liver impairment OR hepatic/liver failure". RESULTS Although weight loss after bariatric surgery frequently induces an improvement of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, and even the regression of hepatic fibrosis, bariatric procedures have been also associated with cases of acute liver failure or of chronic liver disease evolving until cirrhosis. After the jejunoileal bypass has been definitely abandoned, most of the recently described cases concern biliopancreatic diversion with/without duodenal switch, but liver damage has been reported after almost all types of bariatric surgeries. Protein-calorie malnutrition, bacterial overgrowth, lipotoxicity and genetic background are likely to play a central role in the physiopathology of hepatic injury. CONCLUSIONS Understanding the inner mechanisms underlying acute or chronic liver injury after bariatric surgery can help in the prevention, early recognition and treatment of these rare but concrete cases.
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- Internal Medicine and Hepatology Unit, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Microscopic and Ultrastructural Anatomy, CIR ; University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Italy
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- Internal Medicine and Hepatology Unit, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Italy
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- Internal Medicine and Hepatology Unit, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Italy
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- Internal Medicine and Hepatology Unit, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Ospedale San Martino, University of Genoa, Italy
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- Internal Medicine and Hepatology Unit, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Italy
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Nusca A, Albano M, Cavallaro C, Borrelli E, Palumo M, Proscia C, Lauria Pantano A, Manfrini S, Melfi R, Miglionico M, Ricottini E, Gallo P, Mangiacapra F, Pozzilli P, Di Sciascio G. 2870Glycemic variability assessed by continuous glucose monitoring and antiplatelet responsiveness in patients undergoing coronary stenting: results from the observational GLYVAR study. Eur Heart J 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx504.2870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Calic M, Jarlov C, Gallo P, Dwir B, Rudra A, Kapon E. Deterministic radiative coupling of two semiconductor quantum dots to the optical mode of a photonic crystal nanocavity. Sci Rep 2017. [PMID: 28642481 PMCID: PMC5481339 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-03989-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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A system of two site-controlled semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) is deterministically integrated with a photonic crystal membrane nano-cavity. The two QDs are identified via their reproducible emission spectral features, and their coupling to the fundamental cavity mode is established by emission co-polarization and cavity feeding features. A theoretical model accounting for phonon interaction and pure dephasing reproduces the observed results and permits extraction of the light-matter coupling constant for this system. The demonstrated approach offers a platform for scaling up the integration of QD systems and nano-photonic elements for integrated quantum photonics applications.
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- Laboratory of Physics of Nanostructures, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), CH-1015, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Physics of Nanostructures, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), CH-1015, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Physics of Nanostructures, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), CH-1015, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Physics of Nanostructures, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), CH-1015, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Physics of Nanostructures, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), CH-1015, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Physics of Nanostructures, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), CH-1015, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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Carnevali O, Notarstefano V, Olivotto I, Graziano M, Gallo P, Di Marco Pisciottano I, Vaccari L, Mandich A, Giorgini E, Maradonna F. Dietary administration of EDC mixtures: A focus on fish lipid metabolism. Aquat Toxicol 2017; 185:95-104. [PMID: 28208108 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2017.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2016] [Revised: 01/30/2017] [Accepted: 02/05/2017] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Many man-made chemical compounds are recognized as endocrine disruptors and once released into the environment are likely to spread and bioaccumulate in wild species. Due to their lipophilic nature, these substances pass through the cell membrane or bind to specific receptors activating physiological responses that in the long run can cause reproductive impairment, physiological disorders, including the occurrence of metabolic syndromes. One significant source of contamination is represented by the consumption of polluted food. As a consequence, different environmental pollutants, with similar or different modes of action, can accumulate in organisms and biomagnify along the food web, finally targeting humans. The aim of this study was to analyze, under controlled conditions, the effects induced by the consumption of contaminated diets, focusing on the effects exerted at hepatic level. Juvenile seabream were fed for 21days a diet enriched with different combinations of pollutants, nonylphenol (NP), tert-octylphenol (t-OP) and bisphenol A (BPA). The different diets containing 5mg/kg bw of each contaminant, were formulated as follows: NP+tOP, BPA+NP, BPA+tOP and NP+BPA+tOP (NBO). EDCs, at the doses administered, showed low biomagnification factor (BMF), suggesting that these pollutants hardly accumulate in muscles. The results obtained at hepatic level pinpointed the steatotic effect of all the administered diets, associated to a modulation of the expression of genes involved in lipid metabolism (ppars, fas, lpl, and hsl). Results were compared to those obtained in previous studies in which fish were fed single pollutants evidencing that the administration of mixture of contaminants exerts a milder lipogenic effect, highlighting the contrasting/antagonistic interaction establishing among chemicals. Noteworthy was the setup of a new chromatographic method to detect the presence of the selected chemical in fish muscle and the application of Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) analysis to evaluate pollutant-induced changes in the liver macromolecular building.
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- O Carnevali
- Dipartimento di Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy; INBB Consorzio Interuniversitario Istituto Nazionale Biostrutture e Biosistemi, 00136 Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra, dell'Ambiente e della Vita, Università di Genova, 16132 Genova, Italy; Dipartimento di Chimica, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno, 80055 Portici, NA, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno, 80055 Portici, NA, Italy
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- SISSI Beamline, Elettra Synchrotron Light Laboratory, 34149 Basovizza, Trieste, Italy
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- INBB Consorzio Interuniversitario Istituto Nazionale Biostrutture e Biosistemi, 00136 Roma, Italy; Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra, dell'Ambiente e della Vita, Università di Genova, 16132 Genova, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy; INBB Consorzio Interuniversitario Istituto Nazionale Biostrutture e Biosistemi, 00136 Roma, Italy.
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De Marzio M, Camisasca G, Conde MM, Rovere M, Gallo P. Structural properties and fragile to strong transition in confined
water. J Chem Phys 2017; 146:084505. [DOI: 10.1063/1.4975624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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- M. De Marzio
- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università “Roma Tre,”
Via della Vasca Navale 84, 00146 Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università “Roma Tre,”
Via della Vasca Navale 84, 00146 Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università “Roma Tre,”
Via della Vasca Navale 84, 00146 Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università “Roma Tre,”
Via della Vasca Navale 84, 00146 Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università “Roma Tre,”
Via della Vasca Navale 84, 00146 Roma, Italy
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De Marzio M, Camisasca G, Rovere M, Gallo P. Microscopic origin of the fragile to strong crossover in supercooled water: The role of activated processes. J Chem Phys 2017; 146:084502. [DOI: 10.1063/1.4975387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- M. De Marzio
- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università “Roma Tre,” Via della Vasca Navale 84, 00146 Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università “Roma Tre,” Via della Vasca Navale 84, 00146 Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università “Roma Tre,” Via della Vasca Navale 84, 00146 Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università “Roma Tre,” Via della Vasca Navale 84, 00146 Roma, Italy
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Puthenparampil M, Federle L, Miante S, Zito A, Toffanin E, Ruggero S, Ermani M, Pravato S, Poggiali D, Perini P, Rinaldi F, Gallo P. BAFF Index and CXCL13 levels in the cerebrospinal fluid associate respectively with intrathecal IgG synthesis and cortical atrophy in multiple sclerosis at clinical onset. J Neuroinflammation 2017; 14:11. [PMID: 28095856 PMCID: PMC5240243 DOI: 10.1186/s12974-016-0785-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2016] [Accepted: 12/28/2016] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND B lymphocytes are thought to play a relevant role in multiple sclerosis (MS) pathology. The in vivo analysis of intrathecally produced B cell-related cytokines may help to clarify the mechanisms of B cell recruitment and immunoglobulin production within the central nervous system (CNS) in MS. METHODS Paired cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and serum specimens from 40 clinically isolated syndrome suggestive of MS or early-onset relapsing-remitting MS patients (CIS/eRRMS) and 17 healthy controls (HC) were analyzed for the intrathecal synthesis of IgG (quantitative formulae and IgG oligoclonal bands, IgGOB), CXCL13, BAFF, and IL-21. 3D-FLAIR, 3D-DIR, and 3D-T1 MRI sequences were applied to evaluate white matter (WM) and gray matter (GM) lesions and global cortical thickness (gCTh). RESULTS Compared to HC, CIS/eRRMS having IgGOB (IgGOB+, 26 patients) had higher intrathecal IgG indexes (p < 0.01), lower values of BAFF Index (11.9 ± 6.1 vs 17.5 ± 5.2, p < 0.01), and higher CSF CXCL13 levels (27.7 ± 33.5 vs 0.9 ± 1.5, p < 0.005). In these patients, BAFF Index but not CSF CXCL13 levels inversely correlated with the intrathecal IgG synthesis (r > 0.5 and p < 0.05 for all correlations). CSF leukocyte counts were significantly higher in IgGOB+ compared to IgGOB- (p < 0.05) and HC (p < 0.01), and correlated to CSF CXCL13 concentrations (r 0.77, p < 0.001). The gCTh was significantly lower in patients with higher CSF CXCL13 levels (2.41 ± 0.1 vs 2.49 ± 0.1 mm, p < 0.05), while no difference in MRI parameters of WM and GM pathology was observed between IgGOB+ and IgGOB-. CONCLUSIONS The intrathecal IgG synthesis inversely correlated with BAFF Index and showed no correlation with CSF CXCL13. These findings seem to indicate that intrathecally synthesized IgG are produced by long-term PCs that have entered the CNS from the peripheral blood, rather than produced by PCs developed in the meningeal follicle-like structures (FLS). In this study, CXCL13 identifies a subgroup of MS patients characterized by higher leukocyte counts in the CSF and early evidence of cortical thinning, further suggesting a role for this chemokine as a possible marker of disease severity.
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- M. Puthenparampil
- Multiple Sclerosis Centre, Department of Neurosciences DNS, University Hospital–Medical School, via Giustiniani 5, 3518 Padova, Italy
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- Multiple Sclerosis Centre, Department of Neurosciences DNS, University Hospital–Medical School, via Giustiniani 5, 3518 Padova, Italy
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- Multiple Sclerosis Centre, Department of Neurosciences DNS, University Hospital–Medical School, via Giustiniani 5, 3518 Padova, Italy
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- Multiple Sclerosis Centre, Department of Neurosciences DNS, University Hospital–Medical School, via Giustiniani 5, 3518 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences DNS, University Hospital–Medical School, via Giustiniani 5, 3518 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences DNS, University Hospital–Medical School, via Giustiniani 5, 3518 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences DNS, University Hospital–Medical School, via Giustiniani 5, 3518 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences DNS, University Hospital–Medical School, via Giustiniani 5, 3518 Padova, Italy
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- Multiple Sclerosis Centre, Department of Neurosciences DNS, University Hospital–Medical School, via Giustiniani 5, 3518 Padova, Italy
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- Multiple Sclerosis Centre, Department of Neurosciences DNS, University Hospital–Medical School, via Giustiniani 5, 3518 Padova, Italy
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- Multiple Sclerosis Centre, Department of Neurosciences DNS, University Hospital–Medical School, via Giustiniani 5, 3518 Padova, Italy
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- Multiple Sclerosis Centre, Department of Neurosciences DNS, University Hospital–Medical School, via Giustiniani 5, 3518 Padova, Italy
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Conde MM, Rovere M, Gallo P. Spontaneous NaCl-doped ice at seawater conditions: focus on the mechanisms of ion inclusion. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2017; 19:9566-9574. [DOI: 10.1039/c7cp00665a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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The Cl− ion included in the lattice always substitutes not one but two water molecules favoring ice conduction.
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- M. M. Conde
- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica
- Università Roma Tre
- 00146 Roma
- Italy
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- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica
- Università Roma Tre
- 00146 Roma
- Italy
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- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica
- Università Roma Tre
- 00146 Roma
- Italy
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Tozzi-Ciancarelli M, Fedele F, Tozzi E, Di Massimo C, Oratore A, De Matteis G, D’Alfonso A, Troiani-Sevi E, Gallo P, Prencipe M. Age-dependent changes in human erythrocyte properties. Clin Hemorheol Microcirc 2016. [DOI: 10.3233/ch-1989-9611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- M.G. Tozzi-Ciancarelli
- Department of Biotechnology and Biometry, School of Medicine, Collemaggio, L’Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Collemaggio, L’Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Collemaggio, L’Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biometry, School of Medicine, Collemaggio, L’Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biometry, School of Medicine, Collemaggio, L’Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Collemaggio, L’Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biometry, School of Medicine, Collemaggio, L’Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biometry, School of Medicine, Collemaggio, L’Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Collemaggio, L’Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Collemaggio, L’Aquila, Italy
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Cavallaro A, Sciacca V, Gallo P, Cisternino S, di Marzo L, Mingoli A, Alessi G, Stipa S. Pretreatment of Dacron Prostheses with Gelatin: Experimental Research and Clinical Evaluation. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/153857448902300202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Experimental evaluation of a new type of dacron graft, pretreated with mod ified mammalian gelatin, has been performed on the beagle dog. After grafting of the infrarenal aorta, dogs were monitored from three days to three months. Pretreatment with gelatin effectively avoided the need for preclotting and did not affect the normal healing of the prosthesis as compared with similarly tex tured not pretreated grafts. This graft, when applied in man as an abdominal aortic substitute, has yielded uniformly gratifying results (within a follow-up range of twenty to twenty-seven months).
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- Department of Surgery, University "La Sapienza" Medical School, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University "La Sapienza" Medical School, Rome, Italy
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- Human Biopathology, University "La Sapienza" Medical School, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University "La Sapienza" Medical School, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University "La Sapienza" Medical School, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University "La Sapienza" Medical School, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University "La Sapienza" Medical School, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University "La Sapienza" Medical School, Rome, Italy
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Jarlov C, Wodey É, Lyasota A, Calic M, Gallo P, Dwir B, Rudra A, Kapon E. Effect of Pure Dephasing and Phonon Scattering on the Coupling of Semiconductor Quantum Dots to Optical Cavities. Phys Rev Lett 2016; 117:076801. [PMID: 27563983 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.117.076801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Using site-controlled semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) free of multiexcitonic continuum states, integrated with photonic crystal membrane cavities, we clarify the effects of pure dephasing and phonon scattering on exciton-cavity coupling in the weak-coupling regime. In particular, the observed QD-cavity copolarization and cavity mode feeding versus QD-cavity detuning are explained quantitatively by a model of a two-level system embedded in a solid-state environment.
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- C Jarlov
- Laboratory of Physics of Nanostructures, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Physics of Nanostructures, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Physics of Nanostructures, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Physics of Nanostructures, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Physics of Nanostructures, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Physics of Nanostructures, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Physics of Nanostructures, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Physics of Nanostructures, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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Puthenparampil M, Miante S, Federle L, Zanetta C, Toffanin E, Ruggero S, Rinaldi F, Gallo P. BAFF is decreased in the cerebrospinal fluid of multiple sclerosis at clinical onset. J Neuroimmunol 2016; 297:63-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jneuroim.2016.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2016] [Revised: 05/06/2016] [Accepted: 05/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Camisasca G, De Marzio M, Corradini D, Gallo P. Two structural relaxations in protein hydration water and their dynamic crossovers. J Chem Phys 2016; 145:044503. [DOI: 10.1063/1.4959286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Ghezzi A, Amato MP, Capobianco M, Gallo P, Marrosu G, Martinelli V, Milani N, Milanese C, Moiola L, Patti F, Pilato V, Pozzilli C, Trojano M, Zaffaroni M, Comi G. Disease-modifying drugs in childhood-juvenile multiple sclerosis: results of an Italian co-operative study. Mult Scler 2016; 11:420-4. [PMID: 16042224 DOI: 10.1191/1352458505ms1206oa] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: Immunomodulatory drugs (IDs) (interferon beta (IFNβ) and glatiramer acetate (GA)) reduce relapse rate and disease progression in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) but extensive data are not available on the effectiveness and tolerability of these drugs in childhood or adolescence. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of IFNβ and GA in MS patients treated before 16 years of age. Methods: A research group (Immunomodulatory Treatment of Early onset MS (ITEMS)) was promoted in Italy to collect a large series of patients affected by clinically definite and RRMS and treated with IDs before 16 years of age. Fifteen centres recognized subjects suitable for inclusion: 76 patients (52 females) were collected with a mean age at onset of 12.4 (SD 2.5) years, a mean disease duration of 18.6 (SD 14.7) and a relapse rate of 3.1 (SD 2.9). Results: Results were evaluated in 65 (45 females) subjects with a pretreatment and a treatment duration >3 months: 38 were treated with IFNβ-1a once weekly (Avonex), 18 with IFNβ three times weekly (16 with Rebif, 2 with Betaferon) and nine with GA (Copaxone). The mean pretreatment period was respectively 20, 18 and 9.2 months. The treatment duration lasted respectively 23.3, 40.7 and 33.3 months. The mean annualized relapse rate decreased dramatically during the treatment: from 2.4 to 0.4 in the Avonex group, from 3.2 to 0.8 in the Rebif-Betaferon group and from 2.8 to 0.25 in the GA group. The mean final EDSS scores were respectively (in brackets the initial scores): 1.3 (1.4), 1.6 (1.8) and 0.6 (1.1). In the whole group, the final score was unchanged or reduced in all subjects except eight. Clinical side effects were recorded in 41/65 subjects (mainly in subjects treated with IFNβ), abnormal laboratory findings were observed in 13/65 subjects: they were transient in most cases. IFNβ was stopped in six cases: in four because of inefficacy and in two cases because of side effects. Conclusions: Sixty-five clinically definite MS subjects were treated during childhood or adolescence with IDs. The treatment reduced the relapse rate and the progression of the disease in most cases. Side effects were common in subjects treated with IFNβ, but were well tolerated in most cases.
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- Centro Studi Sclerosi Multipla, Ospedale di Gallarate, Gallarate, Italy.
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Sparano BM, Brecher MP, Gordon G, Iatropoulos MJ, King CD, Gallo P. Chemically Induced Hepatocellular Proliferative Changes in the Rat Without Evidence of Neoplastic Transformation,. Toxicol Pathol 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/019262338201000219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The hypothesis that hepatocellular proliferative changes give rise to autonomous, neoplastic lesions in rodents was tested in this study in which hepatoproliferative lesions induced in rats by feeding an experimental psychoactive drug, cyproximide, were examined at various times during the course of a 24 month study. A total of 610 male and female rats (Charles River Laboratories COBS®CD®(SD)BR, Wilmington, Mass.) were distributed into three groups. Each of two treatment groups contained 230 rats given 0.1% or 0.4% of cyproximide in the diet. One hundred and fifty rats were given a drug-free diet and served as controls. Five males and five females from each group were sacrificed for postmortem examination after 6, 12 and 20 months of drug diet feeding after which remaining rats were retained for recovery (nontreatment) periods of 18, 12 and 4 months, respectively. An additional 25 males and 25 females from each dose level were treated for 24 months and then sacrificed along with all surviving recovery and control rats. The results of this study demonstrated that the incidence of proliferative lesions was greater in the liver of treated rats (especially females) than in control rats; however, the incidence of hepatocellular neoplasms was the same in treated and control rats.
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- B. M. Sparano
- Wilbur G. Malcolm Toxicology Laboratories American Cyanamid Company, Pearl River, New York 10965
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- Wilbur G. Malcolm Toxicology Laboratories American Cyanamid Company, Pearl River, New York 10965
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- Wilbur G. Malcolm Toxicology Laboratories American Cyanamid Company, Pearl River, New York 10965
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- Wilbur G. Malcolm Toxicology Laboratories American Cyanamid Company, Pearl River, New York 10965
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- Wilbur G. Malcolm Toxicology Laboratories American Cyanamid Company, Pearl River, New York 10965
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- Wilbur G. Malcolm Toxicology Laboratories American Cyanamid Company, Pearl River, New York 10965
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Gallo P, Van Wijmeersch B. Overview of the management of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis and practical recommendations. Eur J Neurol 2016; 22 Suppl 2:14-21. [PMID: 26374509 DOI: 10.1111/ene.12799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2014] [Accepted: 06/05/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The initial phases of the clinical course of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) are characterized by a mainly inflammatory pathology which gives way to a largely neurodegenerative process as the disease evolves. As all currently available disease-modifying therapies aim to control inflammation, the window of opportunity for use is early in the disease course, specifically at the time of a clinically isolated syndrome suggestive of MS or in the early stages of relapsing-remitting MS. Approximately 30% of patients treated with first-line immunomodulators (interferon-β or glatiramer acetate) show a suboptimal response during the first 1-2 years and require a switch to an alternative therapy. It is recommended not to wait too long to switch in order to prevent disease progression. Patients with a poor prognosis in particular may require a timely switch to a second-line agent. Regular monitoring of disease and therapy in patients with MS is essential. In the first year after diagnosis, clinical evaluations (neurological status, symptomatic assessment, patient well-being) should be performed at baseline, 3, 6 and 12 months, and then every 6 months thereafter. Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) should be performed every 6 months in the first year of treatment, and at least once yearly thereafter. A spinal cord MRI should be performed once yearly in patients presenting spinal symptoms.
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- P Gallo
- Department of Neurosciences, Multiple Sclerosis Centre - Veneto Region (CeSMuV), University Hospital of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Rehabilitation and MS-Centre Overpelt and Biomedical Institute, University Hasselt, Hasselt, Belgium
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Peruzzi L, Gianoglio B, Pecoraro C, Alessandrella A, Murer L, Benetti E, Deschenes G, Materassi M, Gallo P, Lugani F, Ghiggeri G, Spasojevic Dimitrieva B, Jankauskiene A, Mizerska-Wasiak M, Lungu A, Coppo R. TO044A EUROPEAN REGISTRY OF HENOCH SCHOENLEINPURPURA NEPHRITIS IN CHILDREN TO DETECT RISK FACTORS FOR PROGRESSION. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfw151.03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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De Marzio M, Camisasca G, Rovere M, Gallo P. Mode coupling theory and fragile to strong transition in supercooled TIP4P/2005 water. J Chem Phys 2016; 144:074503. [DOI: 10.1063/1.4941946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Maradonna F, Nozzi V, Santangeli S, Traversi I, Gallo P, Fattore E, Mita DG, Mandich A, Carnevali O. Xenobiotic-contaminated diets affect hepatic lipid metabolism: Implications for liver steatosis in Sparus aurata juveniles. Aquat Toxicol 2015; 167:257-264. [PMID: 26382854 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2015.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2015] [Revised: 08/10/2015] [Accepted: 08/16/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The metabolic effects induced by feed contaminated with a lower or a higher concentration of -nonylpnenol (NP), 4-tert-octylphenol (t-OP) or bisphenol A (BPA), three environmental endocrine disruptors, were assessed in juvenile sea bream liver. Histological analysis demonstrated that all these three xenobiotics induced hepatic lipid accumulation and steatosis. These findings prompted analysis of the expression of the major molecules involved in lipid metabolism: peroxisome proliferator activated receptors (which is encoded by ppars), fatty acid synthase (encoded by fas), lipoprotein lipase (encoded by lpl) and hormone-sensitive lipase (encoded by hsl). The enzymes encoded by ppars and fas are in fact responsible for lipid accumulation, whereas lpl- and hsl- encoded proteins play a pivotal role in fat mobilization. The three xenobiotics modulated ppar mRNA expression: pparα mRNA expression was induced by the higher dose of each contaminant; pparβ mRNA expression was upregulated by the lower doses and in BPA2 fish ppary mRNA overexpression was induced by all pollutants. These data agreed with the lipid accumulation profiles documented by histology. Fas mRNA levels were modulated by the two NP doses and the higher BPA concentration. Lpl mRNA was significantly upregulated in all experimental groups except for BPA1 fish while hsl mRNA was significantly downregulated in all groups except for t-OP2 and BPA1 fish. The plasma concentrations of cortisol, the primary stress biomarker, were correlated with the levels of pepck mRNA level. This gene encodes phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase which is one of the key enzymes of gluconeogenesis. Pepck mRNA was significantly overexpressed in fish exposed to NP2 and both t-OP doses. Finally, the genes encoding cyclooxygenase 2 (cox2) and 5-lipoxygenase (5 lox), the products of which are involved in the inflammatory response, transcriptions were significantly upregulated in NP and BPA fish, whereas they were unchanged in t-OP specimens. The present findings suggest that dietary xenobiotic contamination can give rise to metabolic disorders also in fish and highlight the potential for their vertical transfer through the trophic levels and ultimately to humans.
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- F Maradonna
- Dipartimento di Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy; INBB Consorzio Interuniversitario di Biosistemi e Biostrutture, 00136 Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra, dell'Ambiente e della Vita, Università di Genova, 16132 Genova, Italy
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- INBB Consorzio Interuniversitario di Biosistemi e Biostrutture, 00136 Roma, Italy; Dipartimento di Chimica, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno, 80055 Portici, Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento Ambiente e Salute, IRCCS-Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche "Mario Negri", 20156 Milano, Italy
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- INBB Consorzio Interuniversitario di Biosistemi e Biostrutture, 00136 Roma, Italy
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- INBB Consorzio Interuniversitario di Biosistemi e Biostrutture, 00136 Roma, Italy; Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra, dell'Ambiente e della Vita, Università di Genova, 16132 Genova, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy; INBB Consorzio Interuniversitario di Biosistemi e Biostrutture, 00136 Roma, Italy.
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Corradini D, Rovere M, Gallo P. The Widom line and dynamical crossover in supercritical water: Popular water models versus experiments. J Chem Phys 2015; 143:114502. [DOI: 10.1063/1.4930542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Mottolese C, Szathmari A, Ricci-Franchi A, Gallo P, Beuriat P, Capone G. Supracerebellar infratentorial approach for pineal region tumors: Our surgical and technical considerations. Neurochirurgie 2015; 61:176-83. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2014.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2013] [Revised: 11/11/2013] [Accepted: 02/19/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Gallo P, Rovere M. Relation between the two-body entropy and the relaxation time in supercooled water. Phys Rev E Stat Nonlin Soft Matter Phys 2015; 91:012107. [PMID: 25679570 DOI: 10.1103/physreve.91.012107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The two-body excess entropy of supercooled water is calculated from the radial distribution functions obtained from computer simulation of the TIP4P model for different densities upon supercooling. This quantity is considered in connection with the relaxation time of the self intermediate scattering function. The relaxation time shows a mode coupling theory (MCT) behavior in the region of mild supercooling and a strong behavior in the deep supercooled region. We find here that the two-body entropy is connected to the relaxation time and shows a logarithmic behavior with an apparent asymptotic divergence at the mode coupling crossover temperature. There is also evidence of a change in behavior of the two-body entropy upon crossing from the fragile (hopping-free) state to the strong (hopping-dominated) state of supercooled water, and the relation that connects the two-body entropy and the relxation time in the MCT region no longer holds.
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- P Gallo
- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università Roma Tre, Via della Vasca Navale 84, I-00146 Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università Roma Tre, Via della Vasca Navale 84, I-00146 Roma, Italy
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