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Castriconi R, Esposito P, Mangili P, Pasetti M, Fodor A, Di Muzio N, del Vecchio A, Fiorino C. Knowledge-based (KB) automatic plan optimization can replace manual planning in tangential field irradiation for right breast cancer radiotherapy. Phys Med 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s1120-1797(22)00128-4] [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: 11/29/2022] Open
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Leoni A, Esposito P, Stornelli V, Saggio G, Ferri G. On the use of field programmable gate arrays in light detection and ranging systems. Rev Sci Instrum 2021; 92:121501. [PMID: 34972455 DOI: 10.1063/5.0049880] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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This work aims to provide details on the latest technological developments regarding LiDAR (Light Imaging Detection And Ranging) systems, with particular reference to the techniques, architectures, and methodologies partially or entirely implemented by means of the FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) environment. Currently, LiDAR technology is considered of great interest as it is widely employed in a variety of application fields, such as automotive, seismology, archaeology, metrology, and military. For this reason, the required performances are gradually increasing, which leads to complex and stringent solutions. The growth in LiDAR systems' complexity suggests the use of high-end general-purpose computing units such as central processing units to perform very complex tasks and FPGAs to perform multiple tasks in real-time through the implementation of dedicated computational blocks. The latter, in recent architectures, are therefore used for the execution of specific tasks that require high computational speed and system flexibility. This paper reports some case studies recently applied in the LiDAR field, with the aim of illustrating the role of FPGA technology and its benefits.
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- A Leoni
- Department of Industrial and Information Engineering, and Economics, University of L'Aquila, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Industrial and Information Engineering, and Economics, University of L'Aquila, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Industrial and Information Engineering, and Economics, University of L'Aquila, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", 00133 Roma, Italy
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- Department of Industrial and Information Engineering, and Economics, University of L'Aquila, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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Parodi EL, La Porta E, Russo R, Marsano L, Bellino D, Paoletti E, Massarino F, Sofia A, Garibotto G, Esposito P, Murugavel A, Cappadona F, Fontana I, Viazzi F, Picciotto D. Ten-Year Efficacy and Safety of Once-Daily Tacrolimus in Kidney Transplant: A Prospective Cohort Study. Transplant Proc 2020; 52:3112-3117. [PMID: 32680595 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2020.02.149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2019] [Revised: 02/09/2020] [Accepted: 02/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Tacrolimus is a cornerstone in the immunosuppressive therapy of kidney transplantation. The once-daily formulation of tacrolimus has been shown to improve adherence of patients without affecting short-term efficacy. However, long-term proof of once-daily tacrolimus efficacy and safety is still lacking. From January 2009 to November 2013, 170 clinically stable kidney transplant patients were offered to change from the ongoing twice-daily tacrolimus (TDT) formulation to a once-daily tacrolimus (ODT) regimen. Kidney transplant recipients agreeing to the change to be treated with an ODT regimen (n = 105, estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] 57.1 ± 1.6 mL/min/1.73 m2) and patients continuing on a TDT formulation (n = 65, eGFR 52.0 ± 2.2 mL/min/1.73 m2) were prospectively followed (median follow-up time 10.4 and 12.6 years in the ODT and TDT groups, respectively, P = not significant). At the end of the follow-up, patients in both groups experienced similar eGFR (50.4 ± 2.2 vs 48.0 ± 2.7 mL/min/1.73 m2 in the ODT and TDT groups, respectively, P = not significant). No differences were observed in biopsy-proven acute rejection, overall graft survival, doubling of serum creatinine, and new onset of proteinuria. The 2 groups also had a comparable rate of death, sepsis, and neoplasia. In conclusion, ODT appears safe and effective in stable kidney graft recipients even 10 years after transplantation. These findings support the use of ODT as a primary tacrolimus formulation in patients with kidney transplantation.
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- E L Parodi
- Clinica Nefrologica, Dialisi, Trapianto, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy; University of Genoa, DiMI, Genova GE, Italy
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- Clinica Nefrologica, Dialisi, Trapianto, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy; University of Genoa, DiMI, Genova GE, Italy
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- Clinica Nefrologica, Dialisi, Trapianto, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy
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- Clinica Nefrologica, Dialisi, Trapianto, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy
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- Clinica Nefrologica, Dialisi, Trapianto, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy
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- Clinica Nefrologica, Dialisi, Trapianto, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy; University of Genoa, DiMI, Genova GE, Italy
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- Clinica Nefrologica, Dialisi, Trapianto, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy; University of Genoa, DiMI, Genova GE, Italy
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- Clinica Nefrologica, Dialisi, Trapianto, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy
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- Clinica Nefrologica, Dialisi, Trapianto, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy; University of Genoa, DiMI, Genova GE, Italy.
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- Clinica Nefrologica, Dialisi, Trapianto, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy; University of Genoa, DiMI, Genova GE, Italy
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- Clinica Nefrologica, Dialisi, Trapianto, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy; University of Genoa, DiMI, Genova GE, Italy
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- Clinica Nefrologica, Dialisi, Trapianto, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy; University of Genoa, DiMI, Genova GE, Italy
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- UOS Chirurgia del Trapianto di Rene, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy
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- Clinica Nefrologica, Dialisi, Trapianto, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy; University of Genoa, DiMI, Genova GE, Italy
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- Clinica Nefrologica, Dialisi, Trapianto, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy; University of Genoa, DiMI, Genova GE, Italy
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Gregorini M, Martinelli V, Ticozzelli E, Canevari M, Fasoli G, Pattonieri EF, Erasmi F, Valente M, Esposito P, Contardi A, Grignano MA, Pietrabissa A, Abelli M, Rampino T. Living Kidney Donation Is Recipient Age Sensitive and Has a High Rate of Donor Organ Disqualifications. Transplant Proc 2019; 51:120-123. [PMID: 30655157 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2018.03.136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2018] [Revised: 03/05/2018] [Accepted: 03/15/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Living donor kidney transplantation (LDKT) is the best therapy for patients with chronic renal failure. Its advantages, compared with cadaveric transplantation, include the possibility of avoiding dialysis, the likelihood of best outcome, and donor pool expansion. Careful assessment of potential donors is important to minimize the risks and ensure success. However, the proportion of donors disqualified has been poorly investigated. The aim of this work is to describe our experience and present the main reasons for missed donation. METHODS This was a single-center, retrospective study of all potential donors and recipients evaluated for LDKT between January 2008 and December 2017. RESULTS During the period of study, 81 donor-recipient pairs were evaluated. Of these, 45.7% were disqualified and 37 LDKTs were carried out. LDKT was the first choice in 68% of cases and preemptive in 20%; 60% of transplants were among family members. Sex distribution revealed a prevalence of females in the donor group (69%) and males in the recipient group (70%). The mean living donor age was 53 ± 9.5 years; the mean recipient age was lower in recipients listed in the living transplant program than those listed for cadaver transplantation (45.8 ± 13.4 vs 54.2 ± 11.08; P < .0001). Reasons for denial included hypertension (18.9%), deceased donor transplant performed during the study period (16.2%), urologic pathology (13.5%), incompatibility (13.5%), withdrawal of consent by donor or recipient (13.5%), psychological unsuitability (8.1%), donor cancer (5.4%), and reduced renal clearance (2.7%). CONCLUSION LDKT is considered an option especially for younger recipients. Of the potential kidney living donors, 45.7% were disqualified during the evaluation, with medical reasons being the primary cause.
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- M Gregorini
- Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplant Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo and University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy; Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Unit of General Surgery 2, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy.
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- Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplant Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo and University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplant Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo and University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Experimental Medicine Doctorate, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplant Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo and University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplant Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo and University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplant Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo and University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplant Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo and University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplant Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo and University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Unit of General Surgery 2, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Renal Transplant Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplant Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo and University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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Esposito P, Furini F, Gregorini M, Pattonieri EF, Corradetti V, La Porta E, Caramella E, Calatroni M, Petrucci L, Klersy C, Rampino T. Global Performance Status Score: A New Tool to Assess Physical Performance in Kidney Transplant Patients. Transplant Proc 2017; 49:1270-1275. [PMID: 28735992 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2017.02.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2016] [Accepted: 02/20/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Information on physical performance in renal transplantation is limited because of the shortage of specifically designed evaluation instruments. Therefore, we elaborated and validated the Global Performance Status (GloPerSta) score to provide a new and comprehensive tool, exploring the different components of physical performance in kidney transplant patients. METHODS We elaborated the GloPerSta score on the basis of the data obtained from a cross-sectional study, in which we evaluated the physical performance of a cohort of kidney transplant patients. The results of these analyses were weighted to describe the different contribution of any single test, via the generation of a structural equation model, resulting in the definition of the GloPerSta. Then, to internally validate this score, we studied its correlation with clinical parameters and quality of life (evaluated as KDQOL-SF, Kidney Disease Quality of Life-Short Form) in the same patient population. RESULTS We enrolled 132 patients in whom the functional tests revealed a great heterogeneity. GloPerSta allowed the stratification of the patients in 3 different physical performance categories (low: score 0-11; medium: 12-22; high: 23-33). Internal validation showed that GloPerSta was directly and significantly correlated with the quality of life and allograft function, independent of the time from transplantation. CONCLUSIONS The GloPerSta is a reliable tool to assess physical performance in a kidney transplant population. Its application might be of help in identifying patients needing intensive and personalized rehabilitation programs.
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- P Esposito
- Unit of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, and University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
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- Rehabilitation Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo and University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Unit of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, and University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Unit of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, and University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy; Rehabilitation Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo and University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy; University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Unit of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, and University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy; Rehabilitation Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo and University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy; University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Unit of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, and University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Unit of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, and University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Unit of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, and University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Service of Biometry and Clinical Epidemiology, Scientific Direction, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Unit of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, and University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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Gregorini M, Sileno G, Pattonieri EF, Corradetti V, Abelli M, Ticozzelli E, Scudeller L, Grignano MA, Esposito P, Bogliolo L, Giacomoni A, Rampino T. Understanding Bone Damage After Kidney Transplantation: A Retrospective Monocentric Cross Sectional Analysis. Transplant Proc 2017; 49:650-657. [PMID: 28457365 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2017.02.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [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: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Kidney transplantation (KT) immunosuppression may induce bone tissue damage with bone mineral density (BMD) loss increasing bone fractures risk. Steroid therapy is considered the major player, but others factors are still under review. PATIENTS AND METHODS We designed an observational retrospective cohort study to evaluate bone damage after KT. The prevalence of osteopenia, osteoporosis, bone fractures, and the associated risk factors were investigated. The following parameters were recorded before transplantation and at the last follow-up: demographic indexes, cumulative steroid dose (CSD), dialytic and transplantologic age, previous nephropathy, femoral and lumbar BMD, fractures, immunosuppressors, calcemia, phosphoremia, rejection episodes, estimated glomerular filtration rate, and parathyroid hormone and vitamin D levels. Stata software (Stata Corporation, College Station, Texas, United States) was used for the statistical analysis, to perform the Fisher's exact test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Student t test, as well as univariate and multivariate analyses. RESULTS The analyzed cohort was composed of 297 patients (65.3% males and 34.7% females). Sixty percent of KT patients had normal BMD, 24% had osteopenia, and 15% had osteoporosis. Twelve percent were victims of bone fractures (8.4% minor, 2% femoral, and 1.7% vertebral). A significant correlation (P <.05) was observed for both osteopenia and osteoporosis with menopause, transplantologic age, CSD, previous glomerulonephritis, and mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitors treatment (imTOR). CONCLUSION This study confirms the correlation between CSD (both before and after transplantation) and post-transplantation bone damage. It also shows that a large fraction of these patients had normal BMD related with a low steroid dose in our protocols. This correlation between imTOR assumption and osteoporosis deserves attention and warrants further in vitro analyses to be performed.
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- M Gregorini
- Unit of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy; Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Unit of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Unit of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy; Department of Clinic and Surgical Science, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
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- Unit of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy; Department of Clinic and Surgical Science, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Unit of General Surgery 2, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Unit of General Surgery 2, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Unit of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Unit of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Unit of Reumatology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Niguarda Transplant Center, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milano, Italy
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- Unit of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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Contaldo M, Lucchese A, Gentile E, Zulli C, Petruzzi M, Lauritano D, Amato MR, Esposito P, Riegler G, Serpico R. Evaluation of the intraepithelial papillary capillary loops in benign and malignant oral lesions by in vivo Virtual Chromoendoscopic Magnification: a preliminary study. J BIOL REG HOMEOS AG 2017; 31:11-22. [PMID: 28691449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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This preliminary study aims to establish the Virtual Chromoendoscopic Magnification (VCM) feasibility to visualize and distinguish the Intraepithelial Papillary Capillary Loops (IPCL) patterns of benign oral pathologies from malignant ones. Thirty-one consecutive subjects affected by oral lesions/pathologies underwent white light examination and VCM imaging by the Narrow Band Imaging System (Olympus Medical Systems Corp., Tokyo, Japan). A class system of four IPCL types corresponding to progressive vessel disarray was adopted. IPCL type IV were considered criterion of malignancy. A histopathological exam completed the diagnosis: sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), and accuracy were calculated. IPCL patterns of benign oral entities ranged from types I to III. IPCL type IV was associated with malignancy in 4 out of 6 cases. Sensitivity, specificity, PPV, and NPV were 100%, 93%, 67% and 100%, respectively. This study preliminarily describes IPCL patterns of different oral mucosal diseases and confirms the association between IPCL IV and oral cancer.
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- M Contaldo
- University of Campania-Luigi Vanvitelli, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Odontostomatological Specialties, Naples, Italy
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- University of Campania-Luigi Vanvitelli, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Odontostomatological Specialties, Naples, Italy
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- University of Campania-Luigi Vanvitelli, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Odontostomatological Specialties, Naples, Italy
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- University of Campania-Luigi Vanvitelli, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine - Gastroenterology, Naples, Italy
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- University of Bari Aldo Moro, Dipartimento Interdisciplinare di Medicina, Sezione Malattie OdontostomatologichePoliclinico di Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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- University of Campania-Luigi Vanvitelli, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine - Gastroenterology, Naples, Italy
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- University of Campania-Luigi Vanvitelli, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine - Gastroenterology, Naples, Italy
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- University of Campania-Luigi Vanvitelli, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine - Gastroenterology, Naples, Italy
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- University of Campania-Luigi Vanvitelli, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Odontostomatological Specialties, Naples, Italy
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Israel GL, Papitto A, Esposito P, Stella L, Zampieri L, Belfiore A, Rodríguez Castillo GA, De Luca A, Tiengo A, Haberl F, Greiner J, Salvaterra R, Sandrelli S, Lisini G. Discovery of a 0.42-s pulsar in the ultraluminous X-ray source NGC 7793 P13. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/mnrasl/slw218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 218] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Zulli C, Sica M, De Micco R, Del Prete A, Amato MR, Tessitore A, Ferraro F, Esposito P. Continuous intra jejunal infusion of levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel by jejunal extension tube placement through percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy for patients with advanced Parkinson's disease: a preliminary study. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2016; 20:2413-2417. [PMID: 27338069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Levodopa is the gold standard in the pharmacological treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD) and its oral administration is associated with the development of disabling motor and non-motor complications in advanced disease. Levodopa is rapidly metabolized and has a short plasma half-life thus requiring frequent, repeated dosing. Impaired gastric emptying is common in PD, and likely contributes to the unpredictable motor responses observed with orally-dosed levodopa. A new therapeutic protocol for patients with advanced PD include a carbidopa/levodopa combination using continuous, modulated enteral administration achieved inserting a Jejunal Extension Tube Placement through Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG-J). The aim of this work is to assess efficacy and safety of levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel (LCIG) delivered continuously through an intrajejunal percutaneous tube (PEG-J). PATIENTS AND METHODS We enrolled 11 adults with advanced PD and preserved sensitivity to L-dopa. For pre-procedural endoscopic evaluation each patient underwent a diagnostic esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) 7 days before PEG-J placement to evaluate the presence of gastric anatomical or wall anomalies and the presence of oesophageal or gastric varices. Treatment with LCIG, consisting of a water-based suspension containing micronized levodopa (20 mg/mL) and carbidopa (5 mg/mL) in methylcellulose (Duodopa®), was administered by continuous jejunal infusion for 12h/day using a portable pump (CADD-Legacy) by PEG-J. Clinical evaluations were performed at baseline (T0) before LCIG initiation, and after 3 (T3) and 6 (T6) months of therapy. The efficacy and safety outcomes were assessed by using the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) parts II, III and IV. RESULTS Mean age of patients was 71.18 ± 5.4 SD at LCIG initiation. Out of the 11 patients, 2 (18%) dropped-out LCIG at T3. Patients showed statistically significant (p < 0.05) higher performances in activities of daily living and a statistically significant (p < 0.001) lower incidence and severity of motor fluctuations, as rating by UPDRS part IV, compared to their best oral therapy. During observational period, 5 patients experienced adverse events. Success rate for PEG-J placement was 100%. CONCLUSIONS Our work shows that continuous intrajejunal infusion of LCIG ensures a reduction in motor Fluctuations compared to oral administration of levodopa-carbidopa in advanced PD. Based on our results and on the evidence emerging in the literature, this therapeutic approach should be the gold standard for therapy in these patients.
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- C Zulli
- Endoscopy Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine "Magrassi e Lanzara", Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy.
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Esposito P, Israel GL, Belfiore A, Novara G, Sidoli L, Rodríguez Castillo GA, De Luca A, Tiengo A, Haberl F, Salvaterra R, Read AM, Salvetti D, Sandrelli S, Marelli M, Wilms J, D'Agostino D. EXTraS discovery of an 1.2-s X-ray pulsar in M 31. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.1093/mnrasl/slv194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Zulli C, Del Prete A, Romano M, Esposito F, Amato MR, Esposito P. Refractory gastric antral vascular ectasia: a new endoscopic approach. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2015; 19:4119-4122. [PMID: 26592837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
Abstract
Gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE) is an uncommon disorder observed in patients with liver cirrhosis, causing upper gastro-intestinal haemorrhage. GAVE is diagnosed through esophagogastroduodenoscopy and is characterized by the presence of visible columns of red tortuous enlarged vessels along the longitudinal folds of the antrum (i.e., so-called watermelon stomach). Pharmacological, endoscopic and surgical approaches have been proposed for the treatment of GAVE. Endoscopy represents the gold standard for GAVE treatment. The most widely used endoscopic approach is represented by Neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd:YAG) laser. Argon plasma coagulation (APC) has been proven to be more efficient in terms of costs and complication rates than and equally effective as Nd:YAG. Other endoscopic procedures proposed for this treatment are banding ligature (EBL) and sclerotherapy with Polidocanol. Refractory GAVE represents a therapeutic challenge because it may cause persistent anemia, often leading to repeated blood transfusions due to the inefficacy of pharmacological and endoscopic therapeutic approaches. Endoscopic band ligation (EBL) has been shown to be superior to APC in the treatment of refractory GAVE. Surgical antrectomy by Billroth I anastomosis can be considered in selected cases. In this study, we report a successful endoscopic treatment of refractory GAVE by using a combination of submucosal injection of 1% Polidocanol at the four antral quadrants and subsequent application of APC on the visible antral lesions in two patients.
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- C Zulli
- Endoscopy Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine "Magrassi e Lanzara", Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy.
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Pennucci TT, Possenti A, Esposito P, Rea N, Haggard D, Baganoff FK, Burgay M, Zelati FC, Israel GL, Minter A. SIMULTANEOUS MULTI-BAND RADIO AND X-RAY OBSERVATIONS OF THE GALACTIC CENTER MAGNETAR SGR 1745–2900. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.1088/0004-637x/808/1/81] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Esposito P, Di Benedetto A, Rampino T, Stuard S, Marcelli D, Canaud B, Dal Canton A. Management of mineral metabolism in haemodialysis patients: need for new strategies. Eur J Clin Nutr 2014; 68:859-60. [PMID: 24781683 DOI: 10.1038/ejcn.2014.72] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- P Esposito
- Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico 'San Matteo' and University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico 'San Matteo' and University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- NephroCare Coordination EMEALA, Bad Homburg, Germany
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- NephroCare EMEALA Medical Board, Bad Homburg, Germany
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- NephroCare EMEALA Medical Board, Bad Homburg, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico 'San Matteo' and University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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El-Shahawy MA, Rasmussen HS, Lavin PT, Yang A, Packham DK, Singh B, Rasmussen HS, Lavin PT, Yang A, Roger SD, Fusaro M, Dalle Carbonare L, Dusso A, Arcidiacono MV, Pasho S, Gallieni M, Ormanji MS, Korkes F, Meca R, Baia LC, Ferraz RR, Heilberg IP, Roger SD, Rasmussen HS, Lavin PT, Yang A, El-Shahawy MA, Nistor I, Bararu I, Apavaloaie MC, Voroneanu L, Donciu MD, Nagler EV, Covic A, Gil HW, Park SH, Hong SY, Ponte B, Alwan H, Pruijm M, Ackermann D, Guessous I, Ehret G, Paccaud F, Mohaupt M, Pechere-Bertschi A, Burnier M, Martin PY, Bochud M, Filiopoulos V, Biblaki D, Manolios N, Karatzas I, Arvanitis D, Vlassopoulos D, Altuntas A, Kidir V, Inal S, Diker S, Cil N, Orhan H, Sezer MT, Verdelho M, Rodrigues N, Ribeiro F, Roger SD, Rasmussen HS, Lavin PT, Yang A, Qunibi WY, Azar H, Ossman R, Flamant M, Chelala D, Ria P, Fabris A, Branco C, Gambaro G, Lupo A, Hao J, Qiu L, Li Y, Li R, Li X, Chen L, Verdesca S, Cucchiari D, Podesta M, Badalamenti S, Veldhuijzen NMH, Gerritsen KGF, Boer WH, Abrahams AC, Packham DK, Rasmussen HS, Lavin PT, Yang A, Qunibi WY, Mangione F, Albrizio P, Sepe V, Esposito P, Manini A, Muciaccia S, Dal Canton A. ACID BASE, ION DISORDERS, LITHISASIS. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2014. [DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfu150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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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Vanikar AV, Trivedi HL, Dave SD, Kute VB, Rawal MN, Patel HV, Gumber MR, Afghahi H, Pirouzifard M, Svensson AM, Eliasson B, Svensson MK, Dumann K, Horrmann B, Lammert A, Rheinberger M, Gorski M, Kramer BK, Heid IM, Boger CA, Demirtas L, Akbas EM, Timuroglu A, Ozcicek F, Turkmen K, Fernandez-Fernandez B, Sanchez-Nino MD, Martin-Cleary C, Izquierdo MC, Elewa U, Ortiz A, Petrica L, Vlad A, Gluhovschi G, Gadalean F, Dumitrascu V, Gluhovschi C, Velciov S, Bob F, Vlad D, Popescu R, Petrica M, Jianu DC, Milas O, Izvernari O, Ursoniu S, Makino Y, Konoshita T, Nyumura I, Babazono T, Yoshida N, Uchigata Y, Handisurya A, Kerscher C, Tura A, Werzowa J, Heinzl H, Ristl R, Kautzky-Willer A, Pacini G, Saemann M, Schmidt A, Halbesma N, Metcalfe W, Bulum T, Prka in I, Blaslov K, Zibar K, Duvnjak L, Idorn T, Knop FK, Jorgensen MB, Christensen M, Holst JJ, Hornum M, Feldt-Rasmussen B, Naess H, Hartmann A, Jenssen TG, Holdaas H, Horneland R, Grzyb K, Bitter J, Midtvedt K, Yoshida N, Babazono T, Uchigata Y, Timar R, Gluhovschi G, Gadalean F, Velciov S, Petrica L, Timar B, Gluhovschi C, Soro-Paavonen A, Fleming T, Forsblom C, Gordin D, Tolonen N, Harjutsalo V, Nawroth PP, Groop PH, Tsuda A, Ishimura E, Uedono H, Yasumoto M, Nakatani S, Ichii M, Ohno Y, Ochi A, Mori K, Fukumoto S, Emoto M, Inaba M, Rheinberger M, Hormann B, Lammert A, Dumann K, Gorski M, Heid IM, Kramer BK, Boger CA, Siddaramaiah NH, Tez DK, Linker NJ, Bilous M, Winship S, Marshall SM, Bilous RW, Lampropoulou IT, Papagianni A, Stangou M, Didangelos T, Iliadis F, Efstratiadis G, Esposito P, Debarbieri G, Mereu R, Ditoro A, Montagna F, Groop PH, Bernardi L, Dal Canton A, Garland JS, Holden R, Morton R, Ross R, Adams M, Pruss C, Akbas EM, Demirtas L, Timuroglu A, Ozcicek F, Turkmen K, Bulum T, Prka in I, Blaslov K, Zibar K, Duvnjak L, Theodoridis M, Panagoutsos S, Bounta T, Roumeliotis S, Kantartzi K, Pouloutidis G, Passadakis P, Polaina Rusillo M, Borrego Utiel FJ, Ortega Anguiano S, Liebana Canada A, Gaber EW, Abdel Rehim WM, Ibrahim NA, Mahmoud BF, Silva AP, Fragoso A, Tavares N, Silva C, Santos N, Camacho A, Neves P, Rodriguez R, Porrini E, Gonzalez-Rinne A, De Vries A, Torres A, Salido E, Kato S, Makino H, Uzu T, Koya D, Nishiyama A, Imai E, Ando M, Jorgensen MB, Knop FK, Idorn T, Holst JJ, Hornum M, Feldt-Rasmussen B, Vaduva C, Popa S, Mitrea A, Mota M, Mota E, Theodoridis M, Panagoutsos S, Roumeliotis S, Bounta T, Kriki P, Roumeliotis A, Passadakis P, Ogawa T, Okazaki S, Hatano M, Hara H, Inamura M, Kiba T, Iwashita T, Shimizu T, Tayama Y, Kanozawa K, Kato H, Matsuda A, Hasegawa H, Elewa U, Fernandez B, Egido J, Ortiz A, Rottembourg J, Guerin A, Diaconita M, Dansaert A, Chakraborty J, Prabhu R, Nagaraju SP, Bairy M, Satyamoorthy K, Kosuru S, Parthasarathy R, Tomilina N, Zhilinskaya T, Stolyarevich E, Silva AP, Fragoso A, Guilherme P, Silva C, Santos N, Rato F, Camacho A, Neves P, Pasko N, Strakosha A, Toti F, Dedej T, Marku N, Petrela E, Zekollari E, Kacorri V, Thereska N, Roumeliotis SK, Roumeliotis AK, Theodoridis M, Tavridou A, Panagoutsos S, Passadakis P, Vargemezis V, Kim IY, Lee SB, Lee DW, Kim MJ, Shin MJ, Rhee H, Yang BY, Song SH, Seong EY, Kwak IS, Celebi K, Sengul E, Cekmen MB, Yilmaz A, Sonikian M, Dona A, Skarakis J, Miha T, Trompouki S, Karaitianou A, Spiliopoulou C, Dimas GG, Iliadis FS, Tegos TJ, Spiroglou SG, Kanellos IE, Fotiadis SD, Didaggelos TP, Savopoulos CG, Hatzitolios AI, Grekas DM, Hsu YH, Huang MC, Chang HY, Shin SJ, Wahlqvist ML, Chang YL, Hsu KC, Hsu CC, Miarka P, Grabowska-Polanowska B, Faber J, Skowron M, Pietrzycka A, Walus-Miarka M, Sliwka I, Sulowicz W. DIABETES CLINICAL. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2014. [DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfu169] [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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Kozakowski N, Herkner H, Bohmig GA, Kikic Z, Cooper DJ, Eller K, Kirsch AH, Lane PJ, Neirynck N, Glorieux G, Schepers E, Dhondt A, Vanholder R, Corradetti V, Milanesi S, Rocca C, Avanzini MA, Pattonieri EF, Bosio F, Cannone M, Maggi N, Gregorini M, Esposito P, Rampino T, Dal Canton A, Roelofs JJ, Redecha P, Salmon JE, Rho E, Artinger K, Kirsch AH, Schaubettl C, Aringer I, Rosenkranz AR, Eller P, Eller K, Perri A, Vizza D, Toteda G, Lupinacci S, Lofaro D, Leone F, Gigliotti P, La Russa A, Papalia T, Bonofilgio R, Artinger K, Kirsch AH, Rho E, Schabhuttl C, Eller P, Rosenkranz AR, Eller K. PATHOLOGY: IMMUNE AND INFLAMMATORY MECHANISMS. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2014. [DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfu171] [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: 11/14/2022] Open
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Vethe H, Finne K, Skogstrand T, Vaudel M, Vikse BE, Hultstrom M, Placier S, Scherer A, Tenstad O, Marti HPP, Milanesi S, Rocca C, Gregorini M, Corradetti V, Pattonieri EF, Cannone M, Maggi N, Bosio F, Esposito P, Bianco C, Benzoni I, Maestri M, Avanzini MA, Rampino T, Dal Canton A, Kadoya H, Satoh M, Sasaki T, Kashihara N, Pongsakul N, Thongboonkerd V, Hsu HH, Chen KH, Tian YC, Chen YC, Hung CC, Yang CW, Yamamoto Y, Iyoda M, Wada Y, Suzuki T, Matsumoto K, Shindo-Hirai Y, Kuno Y, Saito T, Iseri K, Shibata T, Da Silva AF, Teixeira VC, Schor N, Paterno J, Naves MA, Visiona I, Schor N, Teixeira VP, Borda B, Lengyel C, Varkonyi T, Ivanyi B, Keresztes C, Lazar G, Edamatsu T, Fujieda A, Ezawa A, Itoh Y, Detsika MG, Duann P, Carvalho FF, Teixeira VP, Almeida WS, Schor N, Wagner S, Schnorr J, Glaser J, Gemeinhardt I, Ebert M, Klopfleisch R, Taupitz M, Frangou EA, Rizou M, Prakoura N, Zoidakis J, Vlahou A, Gakiopoulou H, Liapis G, Charonis A, Kayukov I, Parastaeva M, Beresneva O, Ivanova G, Kucher A, Karunnaya H, Zarayski M, Smirnov A, Chandak PG, Smirnov A, Sipovski V, Beresneva O, Parastaeva M, Ivanova G, Kucher A, Sipovski E, Zarayski M, Karunnaya H, Dobronravov V, Kayukov I, Masola V, Zaza G, Granata S, Secchi MF, Onisto M, Lupo A, Gambaro G, Kim JI, Jang HS, Han SJ, Park KM, Grchevska L, Paterno JC, Ramos MDFP, Razvickas CV, Rehder VL, Schor N, Teixeira VP, Raya AI, Pineda CM, Guerrero F, Rios R, Aguilera E, Peralta A, Lopez I, Parastaeva M, Beresneva O, Kucher A, Ivanova G, Kayukov I, Smirnov A, Takenaka T, Inoue T, Miyazaki T, Hayashi M, Suzuki H, Garrido P, Fernandes J, Ribeiro S, Vala H, Belo L, Costa E, Santos-Silva A, Reis F, Shi Y, Tsuboi N, Maruyama S, Matsuo S, Piecha D, Koch S, Steppan S, Loser K. EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2014. [DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfu152] [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: 11/12/2022] Open
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Esposito P, Bedino G, Montagna F, Gregorini M, Rampino T, Dal Canton A. Ganciclovir-resistant cytomegalovirus infection in transplanted patients: utility of drug monitoring. Transpl Infect Dis 2013; 15:E122-3. [PMID: 23551712 DOI: 10.1111/tid.12078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2012] [Revised: 12/11/2012] [Accepted: 12/23/2012] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Steckiph D, Calabrese G, Bertucci A, Mazzotta A, Vagelli G, Gonella M, Stamopoulos D, Manios E, Papachristos N, Grapsa E, Papageorgiou G, Gogola V, So B, Dey V, Spalding EM, Libetta C, Esposito P, Margiotta E, Maffioli P, Bonaventura A, Bianchi L, Romano D, Rampino T, De Rosa G, Mauric A, Haug U, Enzinger G, Kern-Derstvenscheg E, Sluga A, Ausserwinkler C, Beck W, Rosenkranz AR, Maheshwari V, Haroon S, Loy Y, Samavedham L, Rangaiah GP, Lau T, Stamopoulos D, Mpakirtzi N, Panagiotou M, Barbarousi D, Matsouka C, Grapsa E, Bunani AD, Kowalczyk M, Bartnicki P, Banach M, Rysz J, Lentini P, Zanoli L, Granata A, Contestabile A, Basso A, Berlingo G, Pellanda V, de Cal M, Grazia V, Clementi A, Insalaco M, Dell'Aquila R, Karkar A, Abdelrahman M, Martins AR, Parreira L, Duque AS, Rodrigues I, Baffoun AB, Youssfi MA, Sayeh A, Beji M, Ben Khadra R, Hmida J, Akazawa M, Horiuchi H, Hori Y, Yamada A, Satou H, Odamaki S, Nakai S, Satou K, Aoki K, Saito I, Kamijo Y, Ogata S, Ishibashi Y, Basso F, Wojewodzka-Zelezniakowicz M, Cruz D, Giuliani A, Blanca Martos L, Piccinni P, Ronco C, Potier J, Queffeulou G, Bouet J, Nilsson A, Sternby J, Grundstrom G, Alquist M, Ferraresi M, Di Vico MC, Vigotti FN, Deagostini M, Scognamiglio S, Consiglio V, Clari R, Moro I, Mongilardi E, Piccoli GB, Hancock V, Huang S, Nilsson A, Grundstrom G, Nilsson Ekdahl K, Calabrese G, Steckiph D, Bertucci A, Baldin C, Petrarulo M, Mancuso D, Vagelli G, Gonella M, Inguaggiato P, Canepari G, Gigliola G, Ferrando C, Meinero S, Sicuso C, Pacitti A, Stamopoulos D, Mpakirtzi N, Manios E, Afentakis N, Grapsa E, Tomo T, Matsuyama K, Nakata T, Ishida K, Takeno T, Kadota JI, Minakuchi J, Kastl J, Merello M, Boccato C, Giordana G, Mazzone S, Moscardo V, Kastl J, Giordana G, Reinhardt B, Knaup R, Kruger W, Tovbin D, Kim S, Avnon L, Zlotnik M, Storch S, Umimoto K, Shimamoto Y, Suyama M, Miyata M, Bosch Benitez-Parodi E, Baamonde Laborda EE, Perez G, Ramirez JI, Ramirez Puga A, Guerra R, Garcia Canton C, Lago Alonso MM, Toledo A, Checa Andres MD, Latif FE, Mochida Y, Matsumoto K, Morita K, Tsutsumi D, Ishioka K, Maesato K, Oka M, Moriya H, Hidaka S, Ohtake T, Kobayashi S, Ficheux A, Gayrard N, Duranton F, Guzman C, Szwarc I, Bismuth-Mondolfo J, Brunet P, Servel MF, Argiles A, Tsikliras N, Mademtzoglou S, Balaskas E, Zeid M, Mostafa A, Mowafy MN, Abdo EI, Al Amin OM, Ksiazek A, Zaluska W, Waniewski J, Debowska M, Wojcik-Zaluska A, Elias M, Francois H, Obada E, Lorenzo HK, Charpentier B, Durrbach A, Beaudreuil S, Imamovic G, Marcelli D, Bayh I, Hrvacevic R, Kapun S, Grassmann A, Scatizzi L, Maslovaric J, Daelemans R, Mesens S, Mohamed EA, Wafae A, Kawtar H, Mohamed Amine H, Driss K, Mohammed B. Extracorporeal dialysis: techniques and adequacy - A. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gft116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [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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Raimann JG, Gotch F, Keen M, Kotanko P, Levin NW, Pierratos A, Lindsay R, Severova-Andreevska G, Trajceska L, Gelev S, Selim G, Sikole A, Yoon SY, Hwang SD, Cho DK, Cho YH, Moon SJ, Ribitsch W, Schreiner PJ, Uhlmann M, Schilcher G, Stadlbauer V, Horina JH, Rosenkranz AR, Schneditz D, Kiss I, Kerkovits L, Ambrus C, Kulcsar I, Szegedi J, Benke A, Borbas B, Ferenczi S, Hengsperger M, Kazup S, Nagy L, Nemeth J, Rozinka A, Szabo T, Szelestei T, Toth E, Varga G, Wagner G, Zakar G, Gergely L, Tisler A, Kiss Z, Sasaki S, Miyamato M, Nomura A, Koitabashi K, Nishiwaki H, Suzuki T, Uchida D, Kawarazaki H, Shibagaki Y, Kimura K, Libetta C, Martinelli C, Margiotta E, Borettaz I, Canevari M, Esposito P, Sepe V, Dal Canton A, Pateinakis P, Dimitriadis C, Papagianni A, Douma S, Efstratiadis G, Memmos D, Nelson CL, Dunstan PJ, Zwiech R, Hasuike Y, Yanase K, Hamahata S, Nagai T, Yahiro M, Kaibe S, Kida A, Nagasawa Y, Kuragano T, Nakanishi T, Kim JS, Yang JW, Choi SO, Han BG, Chang JH, Kim AJ, Kim HS, Ro H, Jung JY, Lee HH, Chung W, Tanaka H, Kita T, Okamoto K, Mikami M, Sakai R, Libetta C, Canevari M, Martinelli C, Borettaz I, Margiotta E, Lojacono E, Votta B, Rampino T, Gregorini M, Amore A, Coppo R, Dal Canton A, ElSharkawy MMS, Kamel M, Elhamamsy M, Allam S, Ryu JH, Lee S, Hong SC, Kim SJ, Kang DH, Ryu DR, Choi KB, Kiraz T, Yalcin A, Akay M, Sahin G, Musmul A, Chang JH, Ro H, Jung JY, Lee HH, Chung W, Kamijo Y, Horiuchi H, Iida H, Saito K, Furutera R, Ishibashi Y, Sidiropoulou M, Patsialas S, Angelopoulos M, Torreggiani M, Serpieri N, Arazzi M, Esposito V, Calatroni M, La Porta E, Catucci D, Montagna G, Semeraro L, Efficace E, Piazza V, Picardi L, Villa G, Esposito C, Kim JC, Hwang E, Park K, Karakizlis H, Bohl K, Kortus-Goetze B, Dodel R, Hoyer J, Cinar A, Kazancioglu R, Isik AT, Aydemir E, Gorcin B, Radic J, Ljutic D, Radic M, Kovacic V, Sain M, Dodig Curkovic K, Grzegorzewska AE, Niepolski L, Sikora J, Jagodzinski P, Sowinska A, Sirolli V, Rossi C, Di Castelnuovo A, Felaco P, Amoroso L, Zucchelli M, Ciavardelli D, Sacchetta P, Urbani A, Arduini A, Bonomini M, Inoue T, Okano K, Tsuruta Y, Tsuruta Y, Tsuchiya K, Akiba T, Nitta K, Grzegorzewska AE, Pajzderski D, Sowinska A, Jagodzinski P. Pathophysiology and clinical studies in CKD 5D. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gft120] [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: 11/12/2022] Open
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Mereghetti S, La Palombara N, Esposito P, Tiengo A. X-ray emission from hot subdwarfs with compact companions. EPJ Web of Conferences 2013. [DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/20134304003] [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: 11/14/2022] Open
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Civita M, Mana E, Sfasciamuro C, Odetto C, Laurita E, Cosola A, Esposito P, Voi V, Masoero C, Zanello P, Pivetta E, Cibinel G. A new training course for triage. The experience of Triage Education Group in Pinerolo. Emerg Care J 2012. [DOI: 10.4081/ecj.2012.2.23] [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: 11/22/2022] Open
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Susla O, Shin HS, Jung YS, Rim H, Speer T, Owala FO, Razawi M, Holy E, Ferdinand B, Danilo F, Luscher TF, Tanner FC, Markaki A, Kyriazis J, Petrakis I, Mavroeidi V, Perakis K, Fragkiadakis GA, Venyhaki M, Tzanakakis M, Vardaki E, Maraki K, Doskas T, Daphnis E, Bregman R, Vale B, Lemos C, Kawakami L, Silva MI, Zhu F, Kaysen G, Kotanko P, Abbas SR, Dou Y, Heymsfield S, Levin NW, Turkmen K, Kayikcioglu H, Guney I, Altintepe L, Ozbek O, Tonbul HZ, Kaysen GA, Kaysen GA, Usvyat LA, Thijssen S, Levin NW, Kotanko P, Mutluay R, Konca Degertekin C, Derici U, Yilmaz MI, Akkiyal F, Gultekin S, Gonen S, Deger SM, Arinsoy T, Sindel S, Hueso M, Torras J, Carrera M, Vidal A, Navarro E, Rivas I, Rama I, Bolanos N, Varela C, Martinez-Castelao A, Grinyo JM, Harving F, Svensson M, Schmidt EB, Jorgensen KA, Christensen JH, Park JH, Koo EH, Kim HK, Kim MS, Cho AJ, Lee JE, Jang HR, Huh W, Kim DJ, Kim YG, Oh HY, Zawiasa A, Nowak D, Nowicki M, Nathalie N, Griet G, Eva S, Raymond V, Ng KP, Stringer S, Jesky M, Dutton M, Ferro C, Cockwell P, Jia T, Gama Axelsson T, Lindholm B, Heimburger O, Barany P, Stenvinkel P, Qureshi AR, Quiroga B, Goicoechea M, Garcia de Vinuesa S, Verdalles U, Reque J, Panizo N, Arroyo D, Santos A, Macias N, Luno J, Honda H, Hirano T, Ueda M, Kojima S, Mashiba S, Hayase Y, Michihata T, Akizawa T, Gungor O, Sezis Demirci M, Kircelli F, Tatar E, Hur E, Sen S, Toz H, Basci A, Ok E, Sepe V, Albrizio P, Gnecchi M, Cervio E, Esposito P, Rampino T, Libetta C, Dal Canton A, Faria MS, Faria MS, Ribeiro S, Silva G, Nascimento H, Rocha-Pereira P, Miranda V, Vieira E, Santos R, Mendonca D, Quintanilha A, Costa E, Belo L, Santos-Silva A, Pruijm M, Pruijm M, Hofmann L, Heuvelin E, Forni V, Coristine A, Stuber M, Vogt B, Burnier M, Chiappini MG, Ammann T, Muzzi L, Grosso A, Sabry A, Bansal V, Hoppensteadt D, Jeske W, Fareed J. Nutrition, inflammation and oxidative stress - CKD 1-5. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2012. [DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfs238] [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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Yi Chun DX, Alexandre H, Edith B, Nacera O, Julie P, Chantal J, Eric R, Zhang X, Jin Y, Miravete M, Dissard R, Klein J, Gonzalez J, Caubet C, Pecher C, Pipy B, Bascands JL, Mercier-Bonin M, Schanstra J, Buffin-Meyer B, Claire R, Rigothier C, Richard D, Sebastien L, Moin S, Chantal B, Christian C, Jean R, Migliori M, Migliori M, Cantaluppi V, Mannari C, Medica D, Giovannini L, Panichi V, Goldwich A, Alexander S, Andre G, Amann K, Migliorini A, Sagrinati C, Angelotti ML, Mulay SR, Ronconi E, Peired A, Romagnani P, Anders HJ, Chiang WC, Lai CF, Peng WH, Wu CF, Chang FC, Chen YT, Lin SL, Chen YM, Wu KD, Lu KS, Tsai TJ, Virgine O, Qing Feng F, Zhang SY, Dominique D, Vincent A, Marina C, Philippe L, Georges G, Pawlak A, Sahali D, Matsumoto S, Kiyomoto H, Ichimura A, Dan T, Nakamichi T, Tsujita T, Akahori K, Ito S, Miyata T, Xie S, Zhang B, Shi W, Yang Y, Nagasu H, Satoh M, Kidokoro K, Nishi Y, Ihoriya C, Kadoya H, Sasaki T, Kashihara N, Wu CF, Chang FC, Chen YT, Chou YH, Duffield J, Lin SL, Rocca C, Rocca C, Gregorini M, Corradetti V, Valsania T, Bedino G, Bosio F, Pattonieri EF, Esposito P, Sepe V, Libetta C, Rampino T, Dal Canton A, Bedino G, Gregorini M, Corradetti V, Rocca C, Pattonieri EF, Valsania T, Bosio F, Esposito P, Sepe V, Libetta C, Rampino T, Dal Canton A, Omori H, Kawada N, Inoue K, Ueda Y, Yamamoto R, Matsui I, Kaimori J, Takabatake Y, Moriyama T, Isaka Y, Rakugi H, Wasilewska A, Taranta-Janusz K, Deebek W, Kuroczycka-Saniutycz E, Lee AS, Lee AS, Lee JE, Jung YJ, Kang KP, Lee S, Kim W, Arfian N, Emoto N, Yagi K, Nakayama K, Hartopo AB, Nugrahaningsih DA, Yanagisawa M, Hirata KI, Munoz-Felix JM, Lopez-Novoa JM, Martinez-Salgado C, Oujo B, Munoz-Felix JM, Arevalo M, Bernabeu C, Perez-Barriocanal F, Lopez-Novoa JM, Jesper K, Nathalie V, Pierre G, Yi Chun DX, Alexandre H, Eric R, Iyoda M, Shibata T, Matsumoto K, Shindo-Hirai Y, Kuno Y, Wada Y, Akizawa T, Schwartz I, Schwartz D, Prot Bertoye C, Prot Bertoye C, Terryn S, Claver J, Beghdadi WB, Monteiro R, Blank U, Devuyst O, Daugas E, Van Beneden K, Geers C, Pauwels M, Mannaerts I, Van den Branden C, Van Grunsven LA, Seckin I, Pekpak M, Uzunalan M, Uruluer B, Kokturk S, Ozturk Z, Sonmez H, Yaprak E, Furuno Y, Tsutsui M, Morishita T, Shimokawa H, Otsuji Y, Yanagihara N, Kabashima N, Ryota S, Kanegae K, Miyamoto T, Nakamata J, Ishimatsu N, Tamura M, Nakagawa T, Nakagawa T, Ichikawa K, Miyamoto M, Takabayashi D, Yamazaki H, Kakeshita K, Koike T, Kagitani S, Tomoda F, Hamashima T, Ishii Y, Inoue H, Sasahara M, El Machhour F, Kerroch M, Mesnard L, Chatziantoniou C, Dussaule JC, Inui K, Sasai F, Maruta Y, Nishiwaki H, Kawashima E, Inoue Y, Yoshimura A, Matsumoto K, Matsumoto K, Iyoda M, Shibata T, Wada Y, Shindo-Hirai Y, Kuno Y, Akizawa T, Musacchio E, Priante G, Valvason C, Sartori L, Baggio B, Kim JH, Gross O, Diana R, Gry DH, Asimal B, Johanna T, Imke SE, Lydia W, Gerhard-Anton M, Hassan D, Cano JL, Griera M, Olmos G, Martin P, Cortes MA, Lopez-Ongil S, Rodriguez-Puyol D, DE Frutos S, Gonzalez 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Gregorini M, Castello M, Rampino T, Esposito P, Rosso R, Borroni G, Dal Canton A. Erythema nodosum in kidney transplant recipient: a rare complication of pneumonia treatment. Transpl Infect Dis 2012; 14:72-4. [PMID: 21466642 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-3062.2011.00635.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [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: 02/05/2023]
Abstract
Erythema nodosum (EN) is a cutaneous inflammatory reaction, usually reported in young women, but it is rarely observed among transplant patients. Localization in the lower extremities is typical, mostly involving the anterior surfaces of the legs. Several viral, bacterial, mycotic, and non-infectious etiologies, such as autommune disorders, drugs, inflammatory bowel diseases, sarcoidosis, pregnancy, and malignancies, have been found. We describe the case of a young woman kidney transplant recipient developing bilateral, erythematous, warm nodules localized on the anterior surface of her legs after antibiotic treatment for pneumonia with levofloxacin. Her immunosuppression was sirolimus and mycophenolate mofetil. EN was diagnosed by skin biopsy; microscopic examination showed septal panniculitis with granulomas. As a complete remission of the lesions was obtained in our patient after interruption of levofloxacin therapy, we suspect that levofloxacin was involved in the pathogenesis of EN. In fact, the management of EN is based on the treatment of underlying or associated conditions.
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- Department of Nephrology, University of Pavia, IRCCS Fondazione Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy.
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Sugawara M, Ichimura S, Kokubo K, Shimbo T, Hirose M, Kobayashi H, Hribova P, Brabcova I, Honsova E, Viklicky O, Kute VB, Shah PR, Vanikar AV, Gumber MR, Patel HV, Modi PR, Trivedi HL, Trivedi VB, Nusrath S, Minz M, Walker Minz R, Sharma A, Singh S, Jha V, Joshi K, Richter R, Kohler S, Qidan S, Scheuermann E, Kachel HG, Gossmann J, Gauer S, Seifried E, Geiger H, Seidl C, Hauser IA, Hanssen L, Frye B, Ostendorf T, Alidousty C, Djudjaj S, Boor P, Rauen T, Floege J, Mertens P, Raffetseder U, Garcia-Cenador B, Lopez-Novoa JM, Iniguez M, Fernandez V, Perez de Obanos P, Ruiz J, Sanz-Gimenez JR, Lopez-Marcos JF, Garcia-Criado J, Van Craenenbroeck AH, Anguille SH, Jurgens A, Cools N, Van Camp K, Stein B, Nijs G, Berneman Z, Ieven M, Van Damme P, Van Tendeloo V, Verpooten GA, Gohel K, Hegde U, Gang S, Rajapurkar M, Erdogmus S, Sengul S, Kocak S, Kurultak I, Kutlay S, Keven K, Erbay B, Erturk S, Kimura S, Imura J, Atsumi H, Fujimoto K, Chikazawa Y, Nakagawa M, Hayama T, Okuyama H, Yamaya H, Yokoyama H, Libetta C, Canevari M, Sepe V, Margiotta E, Meloni F, Martinelli C, Borettaz I, Esposito P, Portalupi V, Morosini M, Solari N, Dal Canton A, Rusai K, Schmaderer C, Hermans R, Lutz J, Heemann U, Baumann M, Cantaluppi V, Tamagnone M, Dellepiane S, Medica D, Dolla C, Messina M, Manzione AM, Tognarelli G, Ranghino A, Biancone L, Camussi G, Segoloni GP, Ozkurt S, Sahin G, Degirmenci N, Temiz G, Musmul A, Birdane A, Tek M, Tekin N, Akyuz F, Yalcin AU, Garcia-Cenador B, Lopez-Novoa JM, Iniguez M, Fernandez V, Perez de Obanos P, Ruiz J, Lopez-Valverde A, Garcia-Criado J. Transplantation: basic science and immune-tolerance. Clin Kidney J 2011. [DOI: 10.1093/ndtplus/4.s2.42] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [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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Mangieri D, Palmisano A, Libri I, Corradi D, Carnevali ML, Buzio C, Vaglio A, Zikou X, Rousouli K, Tellis C, Tselepis A, Siamopoulos K, Zawada AM, Rogacev KS, Rotter B, Winter P, Marell RR, Fliser D, Heine GH, Fligny C, Milon M, Huang J, Schordan S, Mesnard L, Endlich N, Tharaux PL, Yurkevich M, Komissarov K, Pilotovich V, Zafranskaya M, Smykal-Jankowiak K, Niemir Z, Polcyn-Adamczak M, Szramka-Pawlak B, Zaba R, Wornle M, Ribeiro A, Merkle M, Hiemstra TF, Charles PD, Hester SS, Al-Lamki R, Su Y, Robinson C, Floto RA, Lilley KS, Karet FE, Wu CC, Lu KC, Chen JS, Lin YF, Sytwu HK, Esposito P, Gabanti E, Bianzina S, Rampino T, Dal Canton A, Hung KY, Lang CL, Lu KC, Liu SY, Rakityanskaya I, Ryabova T, Novak J, Suzuki H, Yamada K, Moldoveanu Z, Takahashi K, Horynova M, Novakova J, Julian BA, Novak L, Poulsen K, Kilian M, Gharavi AG, Renfrow MB, Mestecky J, Raska M, Camilla R, Loiacono E, Dapra V, Morando L, Peruzzi L, Conrieri M, Bianciotto M, Bosetti FM, Gallo R, Amore A, Coppo R, Ito S, Higuchi Y, Nishijima F, Yamato H, Ishii H, Yoshida M, Na KY, Oh SW, Chin HJ, Chae DW, Oh YK, Joo KW, Han JS, Mazanowska O, Kaminska D, Krajewska M, Zabinska M, Kopec W, Boratynska M, Klinger M, Wornle M, Merkle M, Ribeiro A, Cohen G, Raupachova J, Borchhardt K, Horl WH, Pletinck A, Glorieux G, Schepers E, Van Landschoot M, Van De Voorde J, Van Biesen W, Vanholder R, Bansal V, Davis R, Litinas E, Hoppensteadt D, Fareed J, Abdgawad M, Gunnarsson L, Segelmark M, Hellmark T, Izuka I, Quinto B, Goes M, Monte J, Pavao O, Santos B, Pereira V, Dalboni M, Cendoroglo M, Batista M, Quinto B, Goes M, Izuka I, Monte J, Durao M, Pavao O, Pereira V, Dalboni M, Cendoroglo M, Batista M, Lai CF, Lin SL, Chen YM, Chiang WC, Wu KD, Kuo ML, Tsai TJ. Immune and inflammatory mechanisms. Clin Kidney J 2011. [DOI: 10.1093/ndtplus/4.s2.53] [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: 11/14/2022] Open
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Noh H, Kim HJ, Yu MR, Ryu JH, Kim JH, Kim E, Han DC, Bedino G, Rampino T, Gregorini M, Valsania T, Rocca C, Corradetti V, Pattonieri EF, Carrara C, Bosio F, Piotti G, Soccio G, Esposito P, Albertini R, Dal Canton A, Schaefer I, Himmelseher E, Haller H, Schiffer M, Ryu M, Mulay SR, Miosge N, Gross O, Anders HJ, Zarzecki M, Adamczak M, Wystrychowski A, Gross ML, Ritz E, Wiecek A. Experimental pathology. Clin Kidney J 2011. [DOI: 10.1093/ndtplus/4.s2.21] [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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Wornle M, Ribeiro A, Motamedi N, Nitschko H, Cohen CD, Grone HJ, Schlondorff D, Schmid H, Kislat C, Schmidt T, Janssen M, Wolf M, Dirks J, Ahlenstiel T, Pape L, Fliser D, Sester M, Sester U, Urbanova M, Brabcova I, Girmanova E, Ondrej V, Gregorini M, Rampino T, Rocca C, Valsania T, Corradetti V, Bosio F, Bedino G, Carrara C, Pattonieri EF, Soccio G, Esposito P, Dal Canton A, Becker LE, Morath C, Schaier M, Gross ML, Bierhaus A, Waldherr R, Nawroth P, Zeier M, Tataranni T, Biondi G, Cariello M, Mangino M, Colucci G, Rutigliano M, Ditonno P, Schena FP, Pertosa G, Gesualdo L, Grandaliano G. Transplantation / Basic research. Clin Kidney J 2011. [DOI: 10.1093/ndtplus/4.s2.4] [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: 11/12/2022] Open
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Robinson B, Zhang J, Thumma J, Gillespie B, Combe C, Fukuhara S, Harambat J, Morgenstern H, Port F, Pisoni R, Collier T, Steenkamp R, Tomson C, Caskey F, Ansell D, Roderick P, Nitsch D, Chanouzas D, Ng KP, Fallouh B, Baharani J, Righetti M, Ferrario G, Serbelloni P, Milani S, Lisi L, Tommasi A, Okuno S, Ishimura E, Yamakawa K, Tsuboniwa N, Norimine K, Kagitani S, Shoji S, Yamakawa T, Nishizawa Y, Inaba M, de Jager DJ, Halbesma N, Krediet RT, Boeschoten EW, le Cessie S, Dekker FW, Grootendorst DC, Miranda AC, Bento D, Madeira J, Cruz J, Saglimbene VM, De berardis G, Pellegrini F, Johnson DW, Craig JC, Hegbrant JBA, Strippoli GFM, Tzanno C, Nisihara F, Stein G, Clesco P, Uezima C, Martins JP, Esposito P, Di Benedetto A, Tinelli C, De Silvestri A, Marcelli D, Dal Canton A, Capurro F, De Mauri A, David P, Navino C, Chiarinotti D, De Leo M, De Leo M, Sato Y, Sato M, Johtoku Y, Appunu K, Baharani J, Kara B, Severova- Andreevska G, Trajceska L, Gelev S, Amitov V, Sikole A, Lomidze M, Rtskhiladze I, Metreveli D, Bartel J, Abramishvili N, Zangurashvili L, Barnova M, Buachidze K, Jashiashvili N, Kankia N, Khitarishvili T, Dzagania T, Tschokhonelidze I, Sarishvili N, Shamanadze A, Amet S, Launay-Vacher V, Stengel B, Castot A, Frances C, Gauvrit JY, Grenier N, Reinhardt G, Clement O, Kreft-Jais C, Janus N, Choukroun G, Laville M, Deray G, Szlanka B, Borbas B, Joseph J, Somers F, Vanga SR, Alscher MD, Rutherford P, De Mauri A, Conte M, Capurro F, David P, De Maria M, Navino C, De Leo M, De Mauri A, Conte M, Capurro F, David P, Chiarinotti D, Navino C, De Leo M, Kan WC, Chien CC, Wang HY, Hwang JC, Wang CJ, Castledine C, Gilg J, Rogers C, Ben-Shlomo Y, Yoav C, Dattolo P, Amidone M, Antognoli G, Michelassi S, Sisca S, Pizzarelli F, Kimber A, Tomson C, Maggs C, Steenkamp R, Smith H, Madziarska K, Weyde W, Kopec W, Penar J, Krajewska M, Klak R, Zukowska Szczechowska E, Gosek K, Golebiowski T, Strempska B, Kusztal M, Klinger M, Ito M, Masakane I, Ito S, Nagasawa J, Liao SC, Lee IN, Cheng CT, Halle MP, Hertig A, Kengue AP, Ashuntantang G, Rondeau E, Ridel C, Selim G, Stojceva-Taneva O, Tozija L, Gelev S, Stojcev N, Dzekova P, Trajcevska L, Severova G, Pavleska S, Sikole A, Paunovic K, Dimitrijevic Z, Paunovic G, Ljubenovic S, Djordjevic V, Stojanovic M, Mitsopoulos E, Tsiatsiou M, Ginikopoulou E, Minasidis I, Kousoula V, Tsikeloudi M, Manou E, Tsakiris D, Ortalda V, Yabarek T, Aslam N, Tomei P, Messa M, Lupo A, Ito S, Masakane I, Kudo K, Ito M, Nagasawa J, Osthus TBH, Amro A, Preljevic V, Leivestad T, Dammen T, Os I, Panocchia N, Di Stasio E, Liberatori M, Tazza L, Bossola M, Wilson R, Smyth M, Copley JB, Hanafusa N, Yamagata K, Nishi H, Nishi S, Iseki K, Tsubakihara Y, Fusaro M, Tripepi G, Crepaldi G, Maggi S, D'Angelo A, Naso A, Plebani M, Vajente N, Giannini S, Calo L, Miozzo D, Cristofaro R, Gallieni M, Hung PH, Shen CH, Hsiao CY, Chiang PC, Hung KY. Epidemiology & outcome in CKD 5D (2). Clin Kidney J 2011. [DOI: 10.1093/ndtplus/4.s2.58] [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: 11/14/2022] Open
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Musto D, Martorelli L, Cirillo A, Selvaggi F, Esposito P, Russo MI, Riegler G. Distal esophageal involvement in Crohn disease: short treatment with adalimumab. Endoscopy 2011; 42 Suppl 2:E299. [PMID: 21113880 DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1255788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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- D Musto
- Unit of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy - IBD Center, Seconda Università degli Studi di Napoli, Napoli, Italy.
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- Vectopharma International SpA, Business Innovation Center, Via del Follatoio 12, 34148 Trieste, Italy
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- Vectopharma International SpA, Business Innovation Center, Via del Follatoio 12, 34148 Trieste, Italy
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- Vectopharma International SpA, Business Innovation Center, Via del Follatoio 12, 34148 Trieste, Italy
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- Vectopharma International SpA, Business Innovation Center, Via del Follatoio 12, 34148 Trieste, Italy
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- Vectopharma International SpA, Business Innovation Center, Via del Follatoio 12, 34148 Trieste, Italy
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Musto D, Martorelli L, Russo M, Esposito G, Amato MR, Esposito P, Riegler G. [Non-alcoholic hepatic steatosis: the role of policosanols in associated hyperlipidemia]. MINERVA GASTROENTERO 2010; 56:389-395. [PMID: 21139538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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AIM The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of policosanols in the treatment of associated hyperlipidemia in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). METHODS We conducted a retrospective study on 52 patients with NAFLD. Pretreatment patients' data (total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, ALT, and AST) were collected and analyzed. Furthermore, based on weight and height, we calculated the Body Mass Index (BMI) and, based on blood glucose and insulin levels, we estimated the Human Omeostatic Assesment Index (HOMA). After that, all patients were treated with a policosanols' supplement (Frilipid®) and a hypocaloric balanced diet, and then followed over time with quarterly inspections. We collected and analyzed data on three subsequent quarterly monitoring during treatment. RESULTS The collected and analyzed data showed a significant reduction in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and HOMA index (P<0.002). It was also found a trend not statistically significant for a marked reduction in ALT, AST, triglycerides, and BMI. CONCLUSION The use of policosanols is shown effective in the treatment of associated hyperlipidemia and insulin resistance in patients with fatty liver disease.
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- D Musto
- Unità Operativa Complessa di Gastroenterologia e Endoscopia Digestiva, Seconda Università degli Studi di Napoli, Napoli, Italia.
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Rea N, Esposito P, Turolla R, Israel GL, Zane S, Stella L, Mereghetti S, Tiengo A, Gotz D, Gogus E, Kouveliotou C. A Low-Magnetic-Field Soft Gamma Repeater. Science 2010; 330:944-6. [DOI: 10.1126/science.1196088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 237] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Pellizzoni A, Trois A, Tavani M, Pilia M, Giuliani A, Pucella G, Esposito P, Sabatini S, Piano G, Argan A, Barbiellini G, Bulgarelli A, Burgay M, Caraveo P, Cattaneo PW, Chen AW, Cocco V, Contessi T, Costa E, D’Ammando F, Del Monte E, De Paris G, Di Cocco G, Di Persio G, Donnarumma I, Evangelista Y, Feroci M, Ferrari A, Fiorini M, Fuschino F, Galli M, Gianotti F, Hotan A, Labanti C, Lapshov I, Lazzarotto F, Lipari P, Longo F, Marisaldi M, Mastropietro M, Mereghetti S, Moretti E, Morselli A, Pacciani L, Palfreyman J, Perotti F, Picozza P, Pittori C, Possenti A, Prest M, Rapisarda M, Rappoldi A, Rossi E, Rubini A, Santolamazza P, Scalise E, Soffitta P, Striani E, Trifoglio M, Vallazza E, Vercellone S, Verrecchia F, Vittorini V, Zambra A, Zanello D, Giommi P, Colafrancesco S, Antonelli A, Salotti L, D’Amico N, Bignami GF. Detection of Gamma-Ray Emission from the Vela Pulsar Wind Nebula with AGILE. Science 2010; 327:663-5. [DOI: 10.1126/science.1183844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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- A. Pellizzoni
- INAF–Osservatorio Astronomico di Cagliari, loc. Poggio dei Pini, strada 54, I-09012, Capoterra (CA), Italy
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- INAF-IASF Roma, via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100, I-00133 Roma, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Roma, via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100, I-00133 Roma, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università Tor Vergata, via della Ricerca Scientifica 1, I-00133 Roma, Italy
- INFN-Roma Tor Vergata, via della Ricerca Scientifica 1, I-00133 Roma, Italy
- Consorzio Interuniversitario per la Fisica Spaziale, viale Settimio Severo 63, I-10133 Torino, Italy
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- INAF–Osservatorio Astronomico di Cagliari, loc. Poggio dei Pini, strada 54, I-09012, Capoterra (CA), Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università dell’Insubria, via Valleggio 11, I-22100 Como, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Milano, via E. Bassini 15, I-20133 Milano, Italy
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- ENEA Frascati, via E. Fermi 45, I-00044 Frascati (Roma), Italy
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- INAF-IASF Milano, via E. Bassini 15, I-20133 Milano, Italy
- INFN-Pavia, via A. Bassi 6, I-27100 Pavia, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Roma, via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100, I-00133 Roma, Italy
- INFN-Roma Tor Vergata, via della Ricerca Scientifica 1, I-00133 Roma, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Roma, via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100, I-00133 Roma, Italy
- INFN-Roma Tor Vergata, via della Ricerca Scientifica 1, I-00133 Roma, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Roma, via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100, I-00133 Roma, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Bologna, via P. Gobetti 101, I-40129 Bologna, Italy
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- INAF–Osservatorio Astronomico di Cagliari, loc. Poggio dei Pini, strada 54, I-09012, Capoterra (CA), Italy
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- INAF-IASF Milano, via E. Bassini 15, I-20133 Milano, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Milano, via E. Bassini 15, I-20133 Milano, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Roma, via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100, I-00133 Roma, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Milano, via E. Bassini 15, I-20133 Milano, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Roma, via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100, I-00133 Roma, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Roma, via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100, I-00133 Roma, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università Tor Vergata, via della Ricerca Scientifica 1, I-00133 Roma, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Roma, via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100, I-00133 Roma, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Roma, via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100, I-00133 Roma, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Roma, via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100, I-00133 Roma, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Roma, via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100, I-00133 Roma, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Roma, via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100, I-00133 Roma, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Roma, via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100, I-00133 Roma, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Roma, via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100, I-00133 Roma, Italy
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- Consorzio Interuniversitario per la Fisica Spaziale, viale Settimio Severo 63, I-10133 Torino, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Milano, via E. Bassini 15, I-20133 Milano, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Bologna, via P. Gobetti 101, I-40129 Bologna, Italy
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- ENEA Bologna, via don G. Fiammelli 2, I-40128 Bologna, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Bologna, via P. Gobetti 101, I-40129 Bologna, Italy
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- Curtin University of Technology, 78 Murray Street, Perth, WA 6000, Australia
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- INAF-IASF Bologna, via P. Gobetti 101, I-40129 Bologna, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Roma, via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100, I-00133 Roma, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Roma, via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100, I-00133 Roma, Italy
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- INFN-Roma La Sapienza, p.le A. Moro 2, I-00185 Roma, Italy
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- INFN-Trieste, Padriciano 99, I-34012 Trieste, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Bologna, via P. Gobetti 101, I-40129 Bologna, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Roma, via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100, I-00133 Roma, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Milano, via E. Bassini 15, I-20133 Milano, Italy
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- INFN-Trieste, Padriciano 99, I-34012 Trieste, Italy
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- INFN-Roma Tor Vergata, via della Ricerca Scientifica 1, I-00133 Roma, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Roma, via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100, I-00133 Roma, Italy
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- School of Mathematics and Physics, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS 7001, Australia
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- INAF-IASF Milano, via E. Bassini 15, I-20133 Milano, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università Tor Vergata, via della Ricerca Scientifica 1, I-00133 Roma, Italy
- INFN-Roma Tor Vergata, via della Ricerca Scientifica 1, I-00133 Roma, Italy
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- ASI Science Data Center, ESRIN, I-00044 Frascati (Roma), Italy
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- INAF–Osservatorio Astronomico di Cagliari, loc. Poggio dei Pini, strada 54, I-09012, Capoterra (CA), Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università dell’Insubria, via Valleggio 11, I-22100 Como, Italy
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- ENEA Frascati, via E. Fermi 45, I-00044 Frascati (Roma), Italy
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- INFN-Pavia, via A. Bassi 6, I-27100 Pavia, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Bologna, via P. Gobetti 101, I-40129 Bologna, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Roma, via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100, I-00133 Roma, Italy
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- ASI Science Data Center, ESRIN, I-00044 Frascati (Roma), Italy
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- INAF-IASF Roma, via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100, I-00133 Roma, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Roma, via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100, I-00133 Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università Tor Vergata, via della Ricerca Scientifica 1, I-00133 Roma, Italy
- INFN-Roma Tor Vergata, via della Ricerca Scientifica 1, I-00133 Roma, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Bologna, via P. Gobetti 101, I-40129 Bologna, Italy
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- INFN-Trieste, Padriciano 99, I-34012 Trieste, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Palermo, via U. La Malfa 153, I-90146 Palermo, Italy
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- ASI Science Data Center, ESRIN, I-00044 Frascati (Roma), Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università Tor Vergata, via della Ricerca Scientifica 1, I-00133 Roma, Italy
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- INAF-IASF Milano, via E. Bassini 15, I-20133 Milano, Italy
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- INFN-Roma La Sapienza, p.le A. Moro 2, I-00185 Roma, Italy
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- ASI Science Data Center, ESRIN, I-00044 Frascati (Roma), Italy
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- ASI Science Data Center, ESRIN, I-00044 Frascati (Roma), Italy
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- ASI–Agenzia Spaziale Italiana, viale Liegi 26, I-00198 Roma, Italy
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- INAF–Osservatorio Astronomico di Cagliari, loc. Poggio dei Pini, strada 54, I-09012, Capoterra (CA), Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Cagliari, Cittadella Universitaria, I-09042 Monserrato (CA), Italy
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- Istituto Universitario di Studi Superiori, viale Lungo Ticino Sforza 56, I-27100 Pavia, Italy
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Mereghetti S, Tiengo A, Esposito P, La Palombara N, Israel GL, Stella L. An Ultramassive, Fast-Spinning White Dwarf in a Peculiar Binary System. Science 2009; 325:1222-3. [PMID: 19729650 DOI: 10.1126/science.1176252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [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: 11/02/2022]
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- S. Mereghetti
- Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica–Istituto di Astrofisica Spaziale e Fisica cosmica di Milano, via E. Bassini 15, 20133 Milano, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica–Istituto di Astrofisica Spaziale e Fisica cosmica di Milano, via E. Bassini 15, 20133 Milano, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica–Istituto di Astrofisica Spaziale e Fisica cosmica di Milano, via E. Bassini 15, 20133 Milano, Italy
- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Pavia, via A. Bassi 6, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica–Istituto di Astrofisica Spaziale e Fisica cosmica di Milano, via E. Bassini 15, 20133 Milano, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica–Osservatorio Astronomico di Roma, via Frascati 33, 00040 Monteporzio Catone, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica–Osservatorio Astronomico di Roma, via Frascati 33, 00040 Monteporzio Catone, Italy
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Andreucci M, Fuiano G, Presta P, Lucisano G, Leone F, Fuiano L, Bisesti V, Esposito P, Russo D, Memoli B, Faga T, Michael A. Downregulation of cell survival signalling pathways and increased cell damage in hydrogen peroxide-treated human renal proximal tubular cells by alpha-erythropoietin. Cell Prolif 2009; 42:554-61. [PMID: 19508320 PMCID: PMC6496929 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2184.2009.00617.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [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: 02/05/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Erythropoietin has been shown to have a protective effect in certain models of ischaemia-reperfusion, and in some cases the protection has been correlated with activation of signalling pathways known to play a role in cell survival and proliferation. We have studied whether erythropoietin would overcome direct toxic effects of hydrogen peroxide (H(2)O(2)) treatment to human renal proximal tubular (HK-2) cells. MATERIALS AND METHODS HK-2 cells were incubated with H(2)O(2) (2 mm) for 2 h with or without erythropoietin at concentrations of 100 and 400 U/ml, and cell viability/proliferation was assessed by chemical reduction of MTT. Changes in phosphorylation state of the kinases Akt, glycogen synthase kinase-3beta (GSK-3beta), mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) and extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1 and 2 (ERK1/ERK2) were also analysed. RESULTS Cells incubated with H(2)O(2) alone showed a significant decrease in viability, which did not significantly change by addition of erythropoietin at concentration of 100 U/ml, but was further reduced when concentration of erythropoietin was increased to 400 U/ml. Phosphorylation state of the kinases Akt, GSK-3beta, mTOR and ERK1/ERK2 of H(2)O(2)-treated HK-2 cells was slightly altered in the presence of erythropoietin at concentration of 100 U/ml, but was significantly less in the presence of erythropoietin at a concentration of 400 U/ml. Phosphorylation of forkhead transcription factor FKHRL1 was diminished in cells incubated with H(2)O(2) and erythropoietin at a concentration of 400 U/ml. CONCLUSIONS Erythropoietin, at high concentrations, may significantly increase cellular damage in HK-2 cells subjected to oxidative stress, which may be due in part to decrease in activation of important signalling pathways involved in cell survival and/or cell proliferation.
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Esposito P, Israel GL, Zane S, Senziani F, Starling RLC, Rea N, Palmer DM, Gehrels N, Tiengo A, De Luca A, Götz D, Mereghetti S, Romano P, Sakamoto T, Barthelmy SD, Stella L, Turolla R, Feroci M, Mangano V. The 2008 May burst activation of SGR 1627-41. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-3933.2008.00530.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [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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Perinetti G, Cordella C, Pellegrini F, Esposito P. The prevalence of malocclusal traits and their correlations in mixed dentition children: results from the Italian OHSAR Survey. Oral Health Prev Dent 2008; 6:119-129. [PMID: 18637389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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PURPOSE To know the prevalence of malocclusal traits and their correlation in Italian mixed dentition children. MATERIALS AND METHODS A sample of 1,198 children 7 to 11 years old, who had never undergone orthodontic treatment, were included in the Italian Oral Health of Schoolchildren of the Abruzzo Region (OHSAR) Survey. Canine and molar classes, overbite, overjet, dental crowding, maxillary midline diastema, crossbite and scissorbite were recorded. The canine and molar classes were considered as dependent variables, and their separate correlations with all of the other occlusal traits were analysed by multivariate methods. RESULTS Over 90% of the children showed at least one malocclusal trait; the mean +/- SD of malocclusal traits was 3.5 +/- 1.8. Gender did not affect the prevalence of any malocclusal traits. Dental class II was correlated with increased overbite and overjet, and negatively correlated with the maxillary midline diastema; dental class III was correlated with decreased overbite and overjet, and crossbite. Asymmetrical dental class was correlated with increased overjet and crossbite. Dental crowding showed very little correlation. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of malocclusal traits in Italian children is very high, and more effort is needed to implement early interventions, including close monitoring and modifications of lifestyle.
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Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is often associated with kidney diseases such as membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN), with and without cryoglobulinemia, membranous glomerulonephritis (MGN) or glomerulosclerosis (FSGN). The aim of our study was to determine the frequency of HCV with or without hypertransaminasemia in patients with chronic nephropathy in the predialytic phase. We tested 340 subjects with chronic renal insufficiency (CRI) from our hospital's nephrology outpatient clinic for anti-HCV antibodies. In positive subjects we tested for HCV RNA by PCR method, monitoring, for at least 4 months, common biohumoral parameters including transaminases (AST, ALT). Of the 340 subjects, 46 (13.5%) were positive for HCV RNA, and 8 of these (17%) showed constant alteration of transaminases. HBsAg was found in 8 of the total study population (2.3%), and none of these showed altered transaminases. Type II diabetes mellitus was found in 26% (12/46) of the HCV-RNA positive patients, and in only 12.5% (37/294) of the negative ones. The kidney diseases we found in the 46 HCV-RNA positive patients were: diabetic nephropathy in 11 (23.9%), MPGN in 7 (15.2%), MPGN + cryoglobulinemia in 2 (4.3%), interstitial nephropathy in 4 (8.7%), IgA mesangial GN in 3 (6.5%), hypertensive nephropathy in 2 (4.3%), focal and segmental GN in 1 (2.2%), urologic disease in 4 (8.7%), other (hematological, genetic, iatrogenic) in 3 (6.6%), unknown in 9 (19.6%). Our data show that the most frequent kidney diseases associated with HCV infection were diabetic related nephropathy and MPGN with and without cryoglobulinemia. HCV infection had a positive association with diabetes. It is interesting to note that in this study population the hepatitis C concomitant to kidney disease was unusually mild: only 4 of the 46 subjects (9%) showed clinical, biohumoral and ultrasound evidence of cirrhosis.
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- P Coccoli
- Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Sperimentale, Cattedra di Gastroenterologia, Università Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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Gallucci F, Esposito P, Carnovale A, Madrid E, Russo R, Uomo G. Primary sternoclavicular septic arthritis in patients without predisposing risk factors. Adv Med Sci 2007; 52:125-128. [PMID: 18217403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Septic arthritis (SA) of the sternoclavicular joint (SCJ) is an uncommon form of arthritis, generally described in patients with predisposing risk factors such as primary or secondary immunosuppressive disorders, systemic or localized infections and central venous catheters. More rarely the infection occurs in patients without these risk factors, thus rendering difficult an early diagnosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS We report two cases of SA of the SCJ occurred in two patient, without known predisposing risk factors, hospitalized in our Internal Medicine Unit. RESULTS The clinical characteristics didn't significantly differ from clinical course of the disease occurring in patients with predisposing risk factors. Imaging techniques were useful to suspect diagnosis, but only fine-needle aspiration biopsy with culture of specimens leaded to identify the pathogen and its antibiotic sensitivity (in both patients Staphylococcus aureus). One patient was treated with surgical adequate curettage, drainage and intravenous methicillin, while the other one received only medical treatment with intravenous teicoplanin and ceftazidime. The outcome was uneventful with a complete recovery in both cases. CONCLUSIONS Even if SA of SCJ is uncommon in subjects without predisposing risk factors, the clinician must have a high index of suspicion to consider this disease in differential diagnosis of arthritis also in previously healthy subjects with negative or unsettling instrumental investigations. In fact, prompt diagnosis is essential to obtain a successful outcome, avoiding the prolongation of the hospitalization and the sequelae of a chronic infection.
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- F Gallucci
- Department of Internal Medicine, Cardarelli Hospital, Napoli, Italy
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Talmant V, Esposito P, Stilhart B, Mohr M, Tranchant C. [Subthalamic stimulation in a patient with multiple system atrophy: a clinicopathological report]. Rev Neurol (Paris) 2006; 162:363-70. [PMID: 16585892 DOI: 10.1016/s0035-3787(06)75023-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [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: 11/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Efficacy of high frequency subthalamic nucleus (STN) stimulation has been demonstrated in idiopathic Parkinson's disease (IPD). However, since it may be difficult to differentiate IPD from multiple system atrophy with parkinsonian presentation (MSA-P), a few cases of MSA-P has been treated by deep brain stimulation (DBS) and showed no sustained improvement of clinical signs. We report a patient with a clinical misdiagnosed MSA-P, later confirmed by neuropathological study, who was improved by DBS for one year. CASE REPORT A 63-year-old parkinsonian patient had been treated by levodopa for 6 years with a persistent good response. Over one year he progressively developed disabling fluctuations with severe axial syndrome and vegetative non motor symptoms in off periods. After checking usual contraindications, he was included in surgical procedure protocol (bilateral STN stimulation). During the first year after surgery, the clinical status improved with disappearance of non motor fluctuations, a 45 percent decrease of the OFF UPDRS III score, and a 39 percent reduction of the treatment. However after one year, axial symptoms reappeared with recurrent falls, as well as increasing dysarthry and swallowing difficulties which were only slightly improved by levodopa. He developed severe urinary disorders increased by a prostatic adenoma which led to surgical treatment. During the post operative period, 2 years after DBS, he died suddenly from an unexplained cause. A cerebral autopsy was performed and showed a good position of the two electrodes in the STN. Microscopic studies revealed severe neuronal depletion in the substantia nigra but no Lewy bodies. Immunohistochemical methods demonstrated numerous argyrophilic glial cytoplasmic inclusions positive for alpha-synuclein and ubiquitin in the STN, putamen, globus pallidus, pontine nuclei and cerebellar white matter, significant of MSA. CONCLUSION This case shows that DBS can improve parkinsonian signs in MSA-P with persistent dopa sensitivity. However, probably because of striatal degeneration progression, this improvement is time limited and STN DBS cannot be recommended in MSA.
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- V Talmant
- Département de Neurologie, Hôpital Civil, CHU, Strasbourg
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Riegler G, Esposito I, Esposito P, Bennato R, Bassi M, Ursillo A, Balzano A. Wireless capsule enteroscopy (Given) in a case of Cowden syndrome. Dig Liver Dis 2006; 38:151-2. [PMID: 16266837 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2005.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2005] [Accepted: 09/22/2005] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Perinetti G, Varvara G, Esposito P. Prevalence of dental caries in schoolchildren living in rural and urban areas: results from the first region-wide Italian survey. Oral Health Prev Dent 2006; 4:199-207. [PMID: 16961029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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PURPOSE The collection of comprehensive epidemiological data for dental caries of Italian schoolchildren in both rural and urban areas. MATERIALS AND METHODS The dft and DMFT indices were recorded from 27163 6-to-9-year-old children attending the primary schools of Abruzzo, a region of Central Italy, according to the World Health Organization recommendations. RESULTS The number of surveyed children were 5413, 8359, 8362 and 5026 in the 6-, 7-, 8- and 9-year-old groups respectively; the percentages of children positive for caries were 39.5, 48.3, 54.4 and 60.8 respectively. The mean dft (SD) values of the age groups were 1.57 (2.67), 1.79 (2.59), 1.88 (2.47) and 2.02 (2.45) respectively, with mean DMFT (SD) values of 0.07 (0.37), 0.18 (0.62), 0.37 (0.90) and 0.55 (1.09) respectively. All outcomes were significantly greater in schoolchildren living in rural areas compared with those living in urban areas, and these differences were more pronounced in the permanent dentition of the older groups. Of particular note, there was a SiC Index (DMFT) of 2.22 for the 9-year-old children living in rural areas. CONCLUSION This survey initially reports the dental caries prevalence in a very large sample of Italian schoolchildren and shows that the WHO global goal for 2000 has been largely achieved in 6-year-old children, although more efforts are needed to reach the new global goal for 2015. The large differences in caries prevalence between different areas (rural and urban) and their behaviour related to the age group of the samples constitute useful findings if prevention programs are to be established in Italy.
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Palmieri V, Esposito P, Martino S, Russo C, Migliaresi P, Pezzullo S, Marotta P, Di Minno G, Balletta M, Celentano A. Tu-P7:104 Preclinical cardiovascular abnormalities and thrombotic risk in patients with primary glomerulonephritis with mild or no impairment of renal function. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(06)80810-x] [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: 10/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Systemic maternal-fetal Candida albicans infections are uncommon diseases with a poor outcome. An associated cerebromeningeal infection increases morbidity. We present a case of neuromeningeal candidiasis following systemic neonatal infection in a premature infant. Management and therapeutic difficulties are outlined. OBSERVATION The patient was a male infant born preterm at 30 weeks gestation. During his first week of life, he developed a systemic infection with an associated symptomatic hydrocephalus. Systemic candidaisis with neuromeningeal complication was diagnosed five weeks later. Despite treatment including cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunting and antimycotic medications (flucytosin and amphotericin B), the candidal infection did not resolve. Infectious and mechanical complications of the CSF drainage were treated by several surgical interventions during the following months. At 10 months of life, there was clinical and laboratory evidence of active persistent neuromeningeal candidaisis. Finally, candidal infection was eradicated with intravenous administration of fluconazole. After five year follow-up, the intellectual and psychological status of the patient was quite satisfactory, and no neurological deficits were found on clinical examination. DISCUSSION Management of neuromeningeal candidaisis in premature infants is a challenging task particularly because of delayed diagnosis. Candida infection should routinely be suspected in cases of systemic infection with neurological impairment in premature infants. Fluconazole may constitute an efficient therapeutic option.
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- Service de Neurochirurgie, Hôpital de Hautepierre, Strasbourg.
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AIM To examine copper-zinc superoxide dismutase (Cu, Zn-SOD) activity in clinically healthy and symptomatic human dental pulps. METHODOLOGY Twenty-five systemically healthy patients, 14 females and 11 males (age: 13.1-34.6 years; mean: 21.7 +/- 6.3), were the source of the pulp tissue. The condition of the pulps was assessed using clinical and radiographic evaluation. The pulp tissue was collected by longitudinally grooving and splitting the teeth (if extracted) or during endodontic treatment, and were age- and sex-matched between the healthy and the irreversible symptomatic pulpitis tissue groups. Cu, Zn-SOD activity was determined through spectrophotometric methods and a Mann-Whitney test assessed the significance of differences between the groups. RESULTS The enzyme activities were 144.8 +/- 42.2 and 68.1 +/- 25.0 U mg(-1) in the healthy and irreversible symptomatic pulp tissue, respectively. The difference between the groups was statistically significant (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS These results demonstrate a potential role for Cu, Zn-SOD during dental pulp inflammation in humans.
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- School of Dentistry, Department of Oral Sciences, University G. D'Annunzio, Via dei Vestini, Chieti, Italy
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A case of a 45-year-old white man admitted for an osteomyelitis and subsequently diagnosed affected by an IE stage, diffuse high grade large B cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the mandible is reported. The patient presented a swelling in the right mandibular region with paraesthesia of the ipsilateral lower lip without nodal involvement of the neck. After an incisional biopsy, which showed a diffuse high grade large B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, the patient was staged and treated with CEOP protocol for six courses and subsequently external beam radiation therapy with complete remission of the lesion.
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- Department of ENT Head & Neck Surgery, National Cancer Institute of Naples, Naples 80131, Italy.
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Gallucci F, Amato G, Esposito P, Belli CMC, Russo R, Uomo G. Staphylococcus aureus septicemia in non-neutropenic adult patients hospitalized in internal medicine units. Rocz Akad Med Bialymst 2005; 50:216-9. [PMID: 16358970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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PURPOSE Staphylococcus aureus septicemia (SAS) is usually described in immunocompromised patients and during serious weakening diseases, associated with a neutropenic condition. Over the last recent years, clinic relevance of SAS has become more prominent owing to the progressive rise of methicillin-resistent strains in hospital-acquired infections and to its development in non-neutropenic patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS The aim of our study was to evaluate the clinical features and outcome of non-neutropenic patients with positive blood culture for Staphylococcus aureus (SA) hospitalized in Internal Medicine Wards of our hospital during 1 year of observation. 24 patients with those characteristics were retrospectively recruited; five of them were then excluded from the analysis because of concomitant oncohematologic disease. The median age of the study group of patients (19 cases) was 56 years (range 18-87); 10 (52.6%) patients were male. RESULTS Infection was hospital-acquired in 10 patients (52.6%). Predisposing factors were: central venous catheter (CVC) (47.4%), recent surgical intervention (21.0%), drug-addiction (15.8%). Main comorbidities were diabetes mellitus in 10 patients (52.6%), heart disease in 4 (21.0%), chronic renal failure in 3 (15.8%), cerebral vascular disease in 3 (15.8%). Fever >38 degrees C was found in all patients at the moment of SA isolation in blood culture. SA isolated-strains were methicillin-resistant in 7 patients (36.8%). Complications of bacteremia were: pneumonia in 4, endocarditis in 3, vertebral osteomyelytis in 2, septic splenic embolization in 1 and endophtalmitis in 1 patient. The septicemia-attributable mortality was 36.8% (7 patients). CONCLUSIONS SAS in non-neutropenic patients observed in Internal Medicine Units are associated with significant morbidity and mortality, closer to that reported for neutropenic illnesses.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Cardarelli Hospital, Napoli, Italy
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