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Degenerative and inflammatory musculoskeletal disorders: updates and hot topics in diagnostic and interventional imaging. EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2022; 26:6958-6971. [PMID: 36263576 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202210_29877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this review is to present the latest innovations and current topics in musculoskeletal diagnosis and interventional imaging, with a focus on degenerative and inflammatory diseases. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this study, the search was conducted through the online databases PubMed and Google Scholar, including articles published in English in the past 15 years, in order to find existing studies, clinical cases, and reviews on the latest innovations and current topics in degenerative and inflammatory musculoskeletal pathologies. RESULTS Imaging plays a pivotal role in the diagnosis and treatment of MSK degenerative and inflammatory disease. In the last few years continuous innovations and technological advances have allowed new clinical applications in the management of MSK disorder. Advanced magnetic resonance techniques, the introduction of fusion imaging techniques and new approaches to infiltrative medicine are revolutionizing the clinical and therapeutic approach to degenerative and inflammatory pathologies. Artificial intelligence also increasingly seeks to be applied in all fields of medicine and radiology with increasingly promising results. CONCLUSIONS Imaging modalities undergo continuous innovations and revolutions due to technological advances, with direct repercussions on clinical applications and new therapeutic potential through interventional radiology techniques. In recent years, there have been particular innovations in the context of musculoskeletal imaging of degenerative and inflammatory diseases, both for diagnosis and intervention.
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POS1344 EVALUATING THE MULTIVISCERAL INVOLVEMENT ON ADULT-ONSET STILL’S DISEASE TO RETRIEVE IMAGING-BASED DIFFERENCES IN PATIENTS WITH AND WITHOUT MACROPHAGE ACTIVATION SYNDROME; RESULTS FROM A SINGLE-CENTRE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY. Ann Rheum Dis 2021. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2021-eular.1600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Background:Adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD) is a rare systemic inflammatory disorder usually affecting young adults, burdened by life-threatening complications, mainly macrophage activation syndrome (MAS), a secondary form of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis [1]. In this context, the importance of an accurate assessment of AOSD is suggested to promptly recognise the multivisceral involvement of the disease which is associated with life-threatening complications. The assessment of the most aggressive subsets of the disease could guide the clinicians when to apply additional resources but avoiding unnecessary expenditures in patients with a less severe clinical picture.Objectives:In this study, we aimed at describing the multivisceral involvement of the disease to retrieve imaging-based differences in AOSD patients with and without MAS.Methods:The present evaluation has been designed as a cross-sectional study to descriptively compare the multivisceral involvement in AOSD patients with and without MAS. Patients admitted to our Institution, who underwent a total body CT scan, were selected from our historical cohort and assessed. Clinical and CT scan characteristics of AOSD patients with and without MAS were compared. Clinical and CT scan characteristics of AOSD patients with and without MAS were analysed by parametric or non-parametric t tests for all continuous variables, and chi squared test was used for categorical ones, as appropriate. Furthermore, possible correlations among radiological outcomes with laboratory markers and systemic score were estimated by using a point-biserial coefficient correlation.Results:This study evaluated 39 AOSD patients (men 64.1%), mean age of 48.8±16.6 years). Out of those, 14 patients (35.9%) were complicated by MAS. These patients showed higher values of ferritin [AOSD: 770.0 (1306.5) ng/mL vs MAS: 2926.3 (4918.5) ng/mL p=0.003] and systemic score (AOSD: 4.6±1.4 vs MAS: 6.9±1.7, p<0.0001). AOSD patients with MAS presented a higher prevalence of lung disease than others (AOSD: 56.0% vs MAS 85.7% p=0.048). Lung disease correlated with the systemic score (coefficient 0.491, p=0.003). AOSD patients with MAS were more frequently characterised by hepatomegaly (AOSD: 12.0% vs MAS: 50.0% p=0.019) and splenomegaly (AOSD: 16.0% vs MAS 50.0% p=0.033), respectively, than others. Hepatomegaly correlated with CRP (coefficient 0.421, p=0.016), ferritin (coefficient 0.397, p=0.020), and systemic score (coefficient 0.391, p=0.022). Furthermore, the presence of splenomegaly correlated with the systemic score (coefficient 0.439, p=0.009). CT scan features of abdominal effusions were more frequently observed in AOSD patients with MAS than those without this complication (AOSD: 12.0% vs 57.1% p=0.007). Finally, a higher percentage of AOSD patients with MAS showed a significant lymph node enlargement, either mediastinal or abdominal, than others on CT scan (AOSD: 36.0% vs MAS 71.4% p=0.048). The presence of lymphadenomegaly correlated with the systemic score (coefficient 0.368, p=0.032).Conclusion:Our findings showed a higher prevalence of multiorgan involvement in AOSD patients with MAS, suggesting imaging-based differences, although other studies are needed to fully assess this issue. Pulmonary disease, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, lymph nodes enlargement, and abdominal effusions were associated with these more aggressive patients.References:[1]Giacomelli R, Ruscitti P, Shoenfeld Y. A comprehensive review on adult onset Still’s disease. J Autoimmun. 2018 Sep;93:24-36.Disclosure of Interests:None declared
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Treatment of allergic rhinitis during and outside the pollen season using mobile technology. A MASK study. Clin Transl Allergy 2020; 10:62. [PMID: 33298191 PMCID: PMC7726888 DOI: 10.1186/s13601-020-00342-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Background The analysis of mobile health (mHealth) data has generated innovative insights into improving allergic rhinitis control, but additive information is needed. A cross-sectional real-world observational study was undertaken in 17 European countries during and outside the estimated pollen season. The aim was to collect novel information including the phenotypic characteristics of the users. Methods The Allergy Diary–MASK-air–mobile phone app, freely available via Google Play and App, was used to collect the data of daily visual analogue scales (VASs) for overall allergic symptoms and medication use. Fluticasone Furoate (FF), Mometasone Furoate (MF), Azelastine Fluticasone Proprionate combination (MPAzeFlu) and eight oral H1-antihistamines were studied. Phenotypic characteristics were recorded at entry. The ARIA severity score was derived from entry data. This was an a priori planned analysis. Results 9037 users filled in 70,286 days of VAS in 2016, 2017 and 2018. The ARIA severity score was lower outside than during the pollen season. Severity was similar for all treatment groups during the pollen season, and lower in the MPAzeFlu group outside the pollen season. Days with MPAzeFlu had lower VAS levels and a higher frequency of monotherapy than the other treatments during the season. Outside the season, days with MPAzeFlu also had a higher frequency of monotherapy. The number of reported days was significantly higher with MPAzeFlu during and outside the season than with MF, FF or oral H1-antihistamines. Conclusions This study shows that the overall efficacy of treatments is similar during and outside the pollen season and indicates that medications are similarly effective during the year.
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Guidance to 2018 good practice: ARIA digitally-enabled, integrated, person-centred care for rhinitis and asthma. Clin Transl Allergy 2019; 9:16. [PMID: 30911372 PMCID: PMC6413444 DOI: 10.1186/s13601-019-0252-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2019] [Accepted: 02/04/2019] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Aims Mobile Airways Sentinel NetworK (MASK) belongs to the Fondation Partenariale MACVIA-LR of Montpellier, France and aims to provide an active and healthy life to rhinitis sufferers and to those with asthma multimorbidity across the life cycle, whatever their gender or socio-economic status, in order to reduce health and social inequities incurred by the disease and to improve the digital transformation of health and care. The ultimate goal is to change the management strategy in chronic diseases. Methods MASK implements ICT technologies for individualized and predictive medicine to develop novel care pathways by a multi-disciplinary group centred around the patients. Stakeholders Include patients, health care professionals (pharmacists and physicians), authorities, patient’s associations, private and public sectors. Results MASK is deployed in 23 countries and 17 languages. 26,000 users have registered. EU grants (2018) MASK is participating in EU projects (POLLAR: impact of air POLLution in Asthma and Rhinitis, EIT Health, DigitalHealthEurope, Euriphi and Vigour). Lessons learnt (i) Adherence to treatment is the major problem of allergic disease, (ii) Self-management strategies should be considerably expanded (behavioural), (iii) Change management is essential in allergic diseases, (iv) Education strategies should be reconsidered using a patient-centred approach and (v) Lessons learnt for allergic diseases can be expanded to chronic diseases.
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The Reference Site Collaborative Network of the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing. Transl Med UniSa 2019; 19:66-81. [PMID: 31360670 PMCID: PMC6581486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Seventy four Reference Sites of the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing (EIP on AHA) have been recognised by the European Commission in 2016 for their commitment to excellence in investing and scaling up innovative solutions for active and healthy ageing. The Reference Site Collaborative Network (RSCN) brings together the EIP on AHA Reference Sites awarded by the European Commission, and Candidate Reference Sites into a single forum. The overarching goals are to promote cooperation, share and transfer good practice and solutions in the development and scaling up of health and care strategies, policies and service delivery models, while at the same time supporting the action groups in their work. The RSCN aspires to be recognized by the EU Commission as the principal forum and authority representing all EIP on AHA Reference Sites. The RSCN will contribute to achieve the goals of the EIP on AHA by improving health and care outcomes for citizens across Europe, and the development of sustainable economic growth and the creation of jobs.
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MASK 2017: ARIA digitally-enabled, integrated, person-centred care for rhinitis and asthma multimorbidity using real-world-evidence. Clin Transl Allergy 2018; 8:45. [PMID: 30386555 PMCID: PMC6201545 DOI: 10.1186/s13601-018-0227-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2018] [Accepted: 09/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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mHealth, such as apps running on consumer smart devices is becoming increasingly popular and has the potential to profoundly affect healthcare and health outcomes. However, it may be disruptive and results achieved are not always reaching the goals. Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) has evolved from a guideline using the best evidence-based approach to care pathways suited to real-life using mobile technology in allergic rhinitis (AR) and asthma multimorbidity. Patients largely use over-the-counter medications dispensed in pharmacies. Shared decision making centered around the patient and based on self-management should be the norm. Mobile Airways Sentinel networK (MASK), the Phase 3 ARIA initiative, is based on the freely available MASK app (the Allergy Diary, Android and iOS platforms). MASK is available in 16 languages and deployed in 23 countries. The present paper provides an overview of the methods used in MASK and the key results obtained to date. These include a novel phenotypic characterization of the patients, confirmation of the impact of allergic rhinitis on work productivity and treatment patterns in real life. Most patients appear to self-medicate, are often non-adherent and do not follow guidelines. Moreover, the Allergy Diary is able to distinguish between AR medications. The potential usefulness of MASK will be further explored by POLLAR (Impact of Air Pollution on Asthma and Rhinitis), a new Horizon 2020 project using the Allergy Diary.
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Allergy in urban elderly population living in Campania region (Southern Italy). A multicenter study. Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol 2016; 48:156-160. [PMID: 27425174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Given the increasing life expectancy observed in Western countries, there is a marked interest to know more about how aging could influence respiratory health. The aim of our study was to assess the prevalence, clinical characteristics and age of onset of allergic sensitization and clinical symptoms in a sample of atopic elders living in Campania region area (Southern Italy). Fourteen Allergy units or Centres examined a total of 462 patients. In this context 215 (46.53%) had positive skin prick tests (SPTs) to at least one allergen and were diagnosed with respiratory allergy. Parietaria represents the most common sensitizing agent in elders living in Campania region, followed by dust mites, grass pollen and Olea europaea. A relatively high percentage of atopic subjects suffered from respiratory symptoms at a fairly advanced age, namely 8.3% at 60-64 years, 10.2% at 65-70 and 5.7% at > 70 years. In conclusion, the prevalence and clinical significance of airway allergic sensitization in the elderly living in Campania region is more significant than expected in latter stages of life. Physicians should not neglect the role of atopy as a risk factor for the onset of allergic respiratory symptoms even in elderly patients.
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Effects produced by different types of laser in cornea of Guinea pigs: Identification of a laser capable of producing superficial lesions without leaving scars. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015; 90:458-66. [PMID: 26188624 DOI: 10.1016/j.oftal.2015.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2014] [Revised: 04/13/2015] [Accepted: 05/04/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE Climatic droplets keratopathy (CDK) is closely associated with superficial corneal erosions and lack of protective mechanisms against the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) during a prolonged period of time. One of the difficulties in studying the pathogenic mechanisms involved in this human disease is the lack of an experimental animal model. In this paper, a study is conducted on the effects of 4 types of lasers at various powers and time conditions on the normal guinea pig corneas in order to select only one laser condition that reversibly injures the epithelium and superficial stroma, without leaving scarring. METHODS Damage was induced in the cornea of Guinea pigs using different powers and exposure times of 4 types of laser: argon, CO2, diode and Nd-Yag, and any injuries were evaluated by biomicroscopy (BM) and optical microscopy. Corneas from other normal animals were exposed to argon laser (350 mW, 0.3s, 50 μm of diameter), and the induced alterations were studied at different times using BM, optical coherence tomography (OCT) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). RESULTS Only argon laser at 350 mW, 0.3s, 50 μm of diameter produced epithelium and superficial stroma lesions. Some leukomas were observed by BM, and they disappeared by day 15. Corneal thickness measured by OCT decreased in the eyes treated with argon laser during the first week. Using TEM, different ultra structural alterations in corneal epithelium and stroma were observed during the early days, which disappeared by day 15. CONCLUSIONS It was possible to develop reproducible corneal epithelium and anterior stroma injuries using Argon laser at 350 mW, 0.3s, 50 μm of diameter. In vivo and in vitro studies showed that injured corneas with these laser conditions did not leave irreversible microscopic or ultra structural alterations. This protocol of corneal erosion combined with exposure to UVR and partial deficiency of ascorbate in the diets of the animals for an extended period of time has been used in order to try to develop an experimental model of CDK.
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Purification and properties of an alkaline protease of Aspergillus clavatus. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2006. [DOI: 10.1007/s11274-006-9211-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Production of β-Galactosidase by Trichoderma reesei FTKO-39 in Wheat Bran: Partial Purification of Two Isozymes. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2006; 133:163-70. [PMID: 16702608 DOI: 10.1385/abab:133:2:163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2005] [Revised: 10/11/2005] [Accepted: 11/04/2005] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Trichoderma reesei FTKO-39 grown at 35 degrees C for 5 d on wheat bran supplemented with MgCl2 and lactose as the carbon source produced two isozymes of beta-galactosidase: BGT I and BGT II. These isozymes were partially purified on a DEAE-Trisacryl column. Both BGT I and BGT II fractions exhibited optimum activity at 65 degrees C, but the pH optima were 4.0 and 6.5, respectively. The isozymes also showed similar thermal stability. However, BGT I was more stable than BGT II in a pH range of 3.0-10.0. At least two different beta-galactosidases are produced by T. reesei, as revealed by the two bands seen on a 6% polyacrylamide gel stained for activity.
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The fluid-dynamic disturbances induced on the ISS, based on the first acceleration measurements on board the space station. ACTA ASTRONAUTICA 2005; 57:22-30. [PMID: 15900644 DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2004.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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The different acceleration components on the ISS that are responsible for the generation of convective motions in a fluid cell either in the presence of density gradients or in quasi-isodense processes, are analyzed. The NASA measurements of the quasi-steady and periodic acceleration on the ISS are considered and their effects on fluid-dynamic experiments are computed and discussed under different assumptions. In particular, numerical simulations are carried out to identify the relative importance of linear and pendular accelerations, due to possible rotations of the P/L around its center of mass. The effects caused by variable accelerations created by an isolation mount that exhibits an attenuation factor not constant within the payload volume, caused by the reaction forces of the umbilicals, are computed and analyzed.
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Yacon (Polymnia sanchifolia) extract as a substrate to produce inulinase by Kluyveromyces marxianus var. bulgaricus. J FOOD ENG 2005. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2004.03.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Xylanases from fungi: properties and industrial applications. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2005; 67:577-91. [PMID: 15944805 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-005-1904-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 664] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2004] [Revised: 12/29/2004] [Accepted: 12/31/2004] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Xylan is the principal type of hemicellulose. It is a linear polymer of beta-D-xylopyranosyl units linked by (1-4) glycosidic bonds. In nature, the polysaccharide backbone may be added to 4-O-methyl-alpha-D-glucuronopyranosyl units, acetyl groups, alpha-L-arabinofuranosyl, etc., in variable proportions. An enzymatic complex is responsible for the hydrolysis of xylan, but the main enzymes involved are endo-1,4-beta-xylanase and beta-xylosidase. These enzymes are produced by fungi, bacteria, yeast, marine algae, protozoans, snails, crustaceans, insect, seeds, etc., but the principal commercial source is filamentous fungi. Recently, there has been much industrial interest in xylan and its hydrolytic enzymatic complex, as a supplement in animal feed, for the manufacture of bread, food and drinks, textiles, bleaching of cellulose pulp, ethanol and xylitol production. This review describes some properties of xylan and its metabolism, as well as the biochemical properties of xylanases and their commercial applications.
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This study examined the production of protein hydrolysates with controlled composition from cheese whey proteins. Cheese whey was characterized and several hydrolysis experiments were made using whey proteins and purified beta-lactoglobulin, as substrates, and trypsin and alpha-chymotrypsin, as catalysts, at two temperatures and several enzyme concentrations. Maximum degrees of hydrolysis obtained experimentally were compared to the theoretical values and peptide compositions were calculated. For trypsin, 100% of yield was achieved; for alpha-chymotrypsin, hydrolysis seemed to be dependent on the oligopeptide size. The results showed that the two proteases could hydrolyze beta-lactoglobulin. Trypsin and alpha-chymotrypsin were stable at 40 degrees C, but a sharp decrease in the protease activity was observed at 55 degrees C.
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Production, purification and characterization of an extracellular inulinase from Kluyveromyces marxianus var. bulgaricus. J Ind Microbiol Biotechnol 2000. [DOI: 10.1038/sj.jim.7000032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Inhibitory effect of propolis and bee venom on the mutagenicity of some direct- and indirect-acting mutagens. TERATOGENESIS, CARCINOGENESIS, AND MUTAGENESIS 1999; 19:403-13. [PMID: 10587410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/14/2023]
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The antimutagenic effect of ethanolic extract of propolis (EEP) and honeybee (Apis mellifera) venom, both collected in the State of São Paulo, Brazil, was assessed by the Salmonella/microsome assay upon direct- and indirect-acting mutagens. EEP had inhibitory effect (in an ascending order) on the mutagenicity power of daunomycin (TA102), benzo(a)pyrene (TA100), and aflatoxin B(1)(TA98) and the venom acted against the mutagenicity of 4-nitro-o-phenylenediamine (TA98) and daunomycin (TA102). Teratogenesis Carcinog. Mutagen. 19:403-413, 1999.
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b-GALACTOSIDASE IMMOBILIZATION ON CONTROLLED PORE SILICA. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 1997. [DOI: 10.1590/s0104-66321997000400003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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GLUTATHIONE AND N-ACETYLCYSTEINE REDUCE SOME FREE RADICAL DAMAGES IN PATIENTS WITH SEPTIC SHOCK. Shock 1994. [DOI: 10.1097/00024382-199409001-00005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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[Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in severe infections]. Minerva Anestesiol 1992; 58:809-12. [PMID: 1461463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Lymphocytes on sounding rockets. ADVANCES IN SPACE RESEARCH : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE COMMITTEE ON SPACE RESEARCH (COSPAR) 1992; 12:141-144. [PMID: 11536949 DOI: 10.1016/0273-1177(92)90276-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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[Erythrocyte filtration in the evaluation of radicals damage in hyperbaric oxygenation]. Minerva Anestesiol 1991; 57:970-1. [PMID: 1961574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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[Oxygen toxicity]. Minerva Anestesiol 1991; 57:221-30. [PMID: 1944951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Telescience and microgravity impact on future facilities, ground segments and operations. ACTA ASTRONAUTICA 1989; 20:51-61. [PMID: 11542829 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-08-037877-0.50010-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Scientific activities related to experimentation in long duration microgravity missions can only be accomplished by the implementation of the Telescience Concept. Telescience is in fact the logical answer to the need of an intelligent interactive conduct of experiments, to the lack (or very little availability) of crew time on board of the Segments of the Columbus project and to the PIs demand for decentralized operations. Telescience could also be seen as the preparative phase for the ultimate, future exploitation of Microgravity by means of Expert Systems that will utilize AI and Robotics for routine operations (Data Factories, Space Productions and Commercial Enterprises). The implications of Telescience on future Space Activities is reviewed with reference to the Principal Investigator Activities, Crew Members Roles and Facilities. The possibilities offered by newly designed Facilities to be operated in Telescience are pointed out with reference to the scientific objectives that would not be achieved otherwise. Diagnostic facilities (mainly non invasive) that provide digital measurements to be inputted (in real time) into numerical codes for computation of field parameters are being considered. Ground Segment Structure, User Support Centers Organization and Test Bedding activities will be discussed as essential factors of the Telescience Scenario of the Multiuser, permanent platform Facilities for the Microgravity disciplines (Material, Fluid, Life and Engineering Science).
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Elaboration of thermographic data in biomedical applications. BOLLETTINO DELLA SOCIETA ITALIANA DI BIOLOGIA SPERIMENTALE 1988; 64:175-84. [PMID: 3077910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Effect of superoxide dismutase on liver ischemia-reperfusion injury in the rat: a biochemical monitoring. Eur Surg Res 1988; 20:335-40. [PMID: 3224631 DOI: 10.1159/000128783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Oxygen free radicals have been implicated in the pathogenesis of postischemic liver injury. High-dose superoxide dismutase (SOD), a radical scavenging enzyme, has been investigated in a rat model of liver ischemia reperfusion by biochemical monitoring. Blood vessels to the median and left lobe were clamped for 1 h and then reperfusion was allowed. The indices used were serial venous blood levels of AST, ALT, calcium, and ATP determination in liver tissue. In SOD-treated animals (7,5000 U i.v.) a significant attenuation of the rise in enzyme levels was observed as well as the absence of the decrease in calcium level in the early phase after reperfusion as compared with control rats, and furthermore ATP restoration was significantly increased.
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[Paget's disease of the vulva. Description of a case and review of the literature]. MINERVA GINECOLOGICA 1988; 40:51-7. [PMID: 2836760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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[Medical and social indications of sterilization]. MINERVA GINECOLOGICA 1980; 32:459-64. [PMID: 7195527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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[Cesarean section. Considerations on a series of cases in the Istituto]. MINERVA GINECOLOGICA 1978; 30:415-22. [PMID: 673238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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[Cesarean section. Socio-economic and clinical correlations]. MINERVA GINECOLOGICA 1978; 30:423-34. [PMID: 673239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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[Range of normality of fetal BPD (biparietal diameter) measured by means of ultrasonics]. ANNALI DI OSTETRICIA, GINECOLOGIA, MEDICINA PERINATALE 1976; 97:243-52. [PMID: 1020881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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[Partial placental detachment of a normally inserted placenta or placenta praevia? Echographic evaluation]. MINERVA GINECOLOGICA 1974; 26:598-600. [PMID: 4444800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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[Round table: conservative therapy in pedodontics with particular regard to the various periods of growth of the child]. MONDO ODONTOSTOMATOLOGICO 1974; 16:186-207. [PMID: 4280013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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[Clinical and statistical contribution on feminizing ovarian tumors (granulosa cell and theca cell tumors]. MINERVA GINECOLOGICA 1969; 21:435-41. [PMID: 4324857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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[Early results of the use of amphotericin B in vulvovaginal moniliasis]. MINERVA GINECOLOGICA 1969; 21:410-1. [PMID: 5404898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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[A case of full-term pregnancy accompanied by submucosal fibromyoma of the uterus]. MINERVA GINECOLOGICA 1968; 20:1362-9. [PMID: 5744857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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[The preventability of perinatal mortality]. MINERVA GINECOLOGICA 1968; 20:1219-23. [PMID: 5741297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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[On 2 cases of extragenital neoplasms and pregnancy]. MINERVA GINECOLOGICA 1968; 20:1017-21. [PMID: 4884227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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[Neoplasms of the ovary and pregnancy]. MINERVA GINECOLOGICA 1968; 20:1022-31. [PMID: 5706579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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[Berkow's method of urethroplasty. Considerations on the long-term results]. MINERVA GINECOLOGICA 1968; 20:631-40. [PMID: 5754138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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[Tubal pregnancy. Etiological and prophylactic considerations]. MINERVA GINECOLOGICA 1968; 20:505-10. [PMID: 5754124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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[Clinical considerations on some cases of endocrinopathies during the puerperium]. MINERVA GINECOLOGICA 1968; 20:1-15. [PMID: 5757207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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[Values and limitations of biopsy of the prostate in the diagnosis of male sterility]. MINERVA GINECOLOGICA 1968; 20:16-21. [PMID: 5736958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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[Clinical considerations on a case of congenital toxoplasmosis (ocular agenesia)]. MINERVA GINECOLOGICA 1968; 20:41-5. [PMID: 4982000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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[Current status of recurrent mitral stenosis in pregnancy]. MINERVA GINECOLOGICA 1967; 19:1131-41. [PMID: 5622729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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[Clinico-statistical considerations apropos of new methods for the diagnosis of fetal distress]. MINERVA GINECOLOGICA 1967; 19:663-7. [PMID: 5606718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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[Contribution to conservative therapy under general anesthesia]. RASSEGNA INTERNAZIONALE DI STOMATOLOGIA PRATICA 1966; 17:115-7. [PMID: 5219249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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[Prophylaxis of tubal pregnancy of inflammatory origin. Anatomo-clinical study]. MINERVA GINECOLOGICA 1965; 17:858-68. [PMID: 5852440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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