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Rueda F, Maqueda L, Domínguez V, Rodriguez E, Alonso D, Núñez C, Vallory J, Poitevin Y, Fantini F. An update on the latest and most relevant improvements achieved in the European helium-cooled ceramic breeder TBM design. FUSION ENGINEERING AND DESIGN 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2023.113660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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Recalcati S, Tonolo S, Meroni E, Fantini F. SARS-CoV-2 in the sweat of COVID-19-positive patients: a possible route of transmission? J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2021; 35:e865-e866. [PMID: 34416062 PMCID: PMC8656368 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.17607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Revised: 07/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Cammisa L, Pacifici S, Fegatelli DA, Calderoni D, Fantini F, Ferrara M, Terrinoni A. Non-suicidal self-injury and suicide attempt: A continuum or separated identities? Eur Psychiatry 2021. [PMCID: PMC9471579 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2021.463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Introduction Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) has been proposed as diagnostic entity and was added in the section 3 of the DSM 5. However, little is known about the long-term course of the disorder: NSSI and suicide attempt (SA) often lie on a continuum of self-harm, but it’s still unclear if they represent two different nosografical entities. Both these groups are commonly enclosed in the term of Deliberate self-harm (DSH), also including self-harm with suicidal intent conditions. Objectives This study aims to explore differences between two clinical samples (NSSI and SA) to highlight the possible connection between these two categories, to better understand the risk of progression from NNSI into suicidal intent conditions. Methods 102 inpatients with DSH (62 NNSI; 40 SA; age range: 12 to 18 years) were assessed by self-report questionnaires: the Deliberate Self-Harm Inventory (DSHI) and the Repetitive Non-suicidal Self-Injury Questionnaire (R-NSSI-Q) to explore the severity and repetitiveness of self-injurious behaviors and by the Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS) and Multi-Attitude Suicide Tendency scale (MAST), as indirect measures of suicidal risk. Results Preliminary results showed that inpatients with NSSI (62) presented high scores of indirect suicide risk, similar to SA sample (40). Conclusions This result highlights the possibility to consider NSSI and SA in a continuum of psychopathology and that repetitive self-harm even in the absence of clear suicidal intentions represent a significant risk factor in the development of suicidality in adolescence. Disclosure No significant relationships.
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Recalcati S, Barbagallo T, Tonolo S, Milani M, Fantini F. Relapse of chilblain-like lesions during the second wave of coronavirus disease 19. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2021; 35:e315-e316. [PMID: 33586154 PMCID: PMC8014539 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.17168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Recalcati S, Tonolo S, Luzzaro F, Fantini F. Response to 'No evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection by polymerase chain reaction or serology in children with pseudo-chilblain'. Br J Dermatol 2020; 183:1154-1156. [PMID: 32880906 PMCID: PMC7461372 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.19493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Revised: 08/13/2020] [Accepted: 08/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Linked Article: Caselli et al. Br J Dermatol 2020; 183:784–785.
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Recalcati S, Barbagallo T, Frasin LA, Prestinari F, Cogliardi A, Provero MC, Dainese E, Vanzati A, Fantini F. Acral cutaneous lesions in the time of COVID-19. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2020; 34:e346-e347. [PMID: 32330324 PMCID: PMC7267354 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.16533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 179] [Impact Index Per Article: 44.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Narduzzi S, Fantini F, Blasetti F, Rantakokko P, Kiviranta H, Forastiere F, Michelozzi P, Porta D. Predictors of Beta-Hexachlorocyclohexane blood levels among people living close to a chemical plant and an illegal dumping site. Environ Health 2020; 19:9. [PMID: 31969154 PMCID: PMC6977344 DOI: 10.1186/s12940-020-0562-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2019] [Accepted: 01/07/2020] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hexachlorocyclohexane is a synthetic chemical with several isomers, including β-Hexachlorocyclohexane (β-HCH). In 2005, a large contamination of crude milk from some bovine farms along the Sacco River (Central Italy) was detected; it was related to the illegal disposal of large quantities of processing waste by a chemical industry of the area. A biomonitoring study, conducted in 2007 on a sample of the residing population, found high values of β-HCH in people living close to the river. These results led to the establishment of a clinical and epidemiological surveillance program on all the exposed population. The aim of the study was to evaluate the determinants of β-HCH blood levels in people living within 1 Km of the Sacco River, focusing on the role of specific foods, body mass index and risk factors not yet identified. METHODS The program involved all people living within 1 km of the river. A descriptive analysis of β-HCH blood levels was done in relation to the potential determinants including specific foods. Regression analysis was used to study the association between potential determinants and (natural log) β-HCH haematic concentration. The results were expressed as geometric mean ratios (GMR). To take into account similarities within the families we adjusted for family clustering. RESULTS A total of 602 subjects (87.2%) agreed to participate in the surveillance. The β-HCH geometric mean serum concentration was 72 ng/g lipid. The regression analysis showed that being female (GMR: 1.32, 95%CI: 1.14-1.53), elderly (GMR> 70yy: 10.04, 95%CI: 6.65-15.15), obese (GMR: 1.63, 95%CI: 1.28-2.08), eating food of local/own production (GMR 1.47, 95%CI: 1.15-1.88) and using water from private wells (GMRdrink:1.47, 95%CI: 1.00-2.14 and GMRwash: 1.48, 95%CI: 1.17-1.87) were associated with higher β-HCH values. There was inverse association with breastfeeding (GMR: 0.64, 95%CI: 0.47-0.86). The focus on specific foods showed that the most important factors were eggs and beef. CONCLUSIONS The study indicated a greater contamination for older people, and those drinking and washing with water from private wells and consuming locally produced food, especially eggs and beef.
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Damiani G, Calzavara‐Pinton P, Stingeni L, Hansel K, Cusano F, Pigatto PD, Agostinelli D, Albertazzi D, Angelini G, Angerosa F, Arigliano P, Assalve D, Ayala F, Barbagallo T, Belloni‐Fortina A, Berta M, Biale C, Bianchi L, Biasini I, Boccaletti V, Bonamonte D, Borghi A, Bragazzi N, Brambilla L, Bressan M, Brunasso A, Bruni F, Bruni P, Caccavale S, Calogiuri G, Cannavò S, Carugno A, Cataldi I, Chiarelli G, Cirla A, Corazza M, Cossutta M, Cova L, Cristaudo A, Cusano F, Danese P, Dal Canton M, De Pità O, De Salvo P, Donini M, Fantini F, Ferrucci S, Flori M, Fontana E, Foti C, Francalci S, Frasin L, Gallo R, Gasparini G, Gola M, Gravante M, Guarnieri F, Guastaferro D, Ingordo V, Lauriola M, Leghissa P, Lisi P, Lombardi P, Lorenzini M, Malara G, Magrini L, Marone G, Martina E, Mascagni P, Matteini Chiari M, Meligeni L, Melino M, Miccio L, Milanesi N, Molinu A, Monfrecola G, Morelli P, Motolese A, Musumeci M, Naldi L, Napolitano M, Nasca M, Pacifico A, Paganini P, Papini M, Pasolini G, Patruno C, Pellegrino M, Peroni A, Peserico A, Piras V, Pugliese A, Raponi F, Raviolo P, Rebora A, Recchia G, Riva F, Romita P, Rossi M, Ruggieri M, Saggiorato F, Sartorelli P, Schena D, Schettino A, Spanò G, Stinchi C, Tasin L, Tramontana M, Taddei L, Valsecchi R, Russo F, Vascellaro A, Venturini M, Vincenzi C, Virgili A, Zucca M. Italian guidelines for therapy of atopic dermatitis—Adapted from consensus‐based European guidelines for treatment of atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis). Dermatol Ther 2019; 32:e13121. [DOI: 10.1111/dth.13121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2019] [Revised: 10/04/2019] [Accepted: 10/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Nasuelli N, Cecchin M, Onorato S, Savoini G, Marino S, Fantini F, Diana C, Godi L. 48. Cranial nerve involvement as a unusual presentation of multifocal motor neuropathy. Clin Neurophysiol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2016.10.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Bettoli V, Pasquinucci S, Caracciolo S, Piccolo D, Cazzaniga S, Fantini F, Binello L, Pintori G, Naldi L. The Hidradenitis suppurativa patient journey in Italy: current status, unmet needs and opportunities. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2016; 30:1965-1970. [DOI: 10.1111/jdv.13687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2015] [Accepted: 03/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Fava P, Astrua C, Chiarugi A, Crocetti E, Pimpinelli N, Fargnoli MC, Maurichi A, Rubegni P, Manganoni AM, Bottoni U, Catricalà C, Cavicchini S, Santinami M, Alaibac M, Annetta A, Borghi A, Calzavara Pinton P, Capizzi R, Clerico R, Colombo E, Corradin MT, De Simone P, Fantini F, Ferreli C, Filosa G, Girgenti V, Giulioni E, Guarneri C, Lamberti A, Lisi P, Nardini P, Papini M, Peris K, Pizzichetta MA, Salvini C, Savoia P, Strippoli D, Tolomio E, Tomassini MA, Vena GA, Zichichi L, Patrizi A, Argenziano G, Simonacci M, Quaglino P. Differences in clinicopathological features and distribution of risk factors in Italian melanoma patients. Dermatology 2015; 230:256-62. [PMID: 25659983 DOI: 10.1159/000368775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2014] [Accepted: 09/29/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND No studies are available in the literature on the distribution of different melanoma features and risk factors in the Italian geographical areas. OBJECTIVE To identify the differences in clinical-pathological features of melanoma, the distribution of risk factors and sun exposure in various Italian macro-areas. METHODS Multicentric-observational study involving 1,472 melanoma cases (713 north, 345 centre, 414 south) from 26 referral centres belonging to the Italian Multidisciplinary Group for Melanoma. RESULTS Melanoma patients in northern regions are younger, with thinner melanoma, multiple primaries, lower-intermediate phototype and higher counts of naevi with respect to southern patients; detection of a primary was mostly connected with a physician examination, while relatives were more involved in the south. Northern patients reported a more frequent use of sunbeds and occurrence of sunburns before melanoma despite sunscreen use and a lower sun exposure during the central hours of the day. CONCLUSIONS The understanding of differences in risk factors distribution could represent the basis for tailored prevention programmes.
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Gualdi G, Monari P, Crotti S, Damiani G, Facchetti F, Calzavara‐Pinton P, Fantini F. Matter of margins. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2014; 29:255-261. [DOI: 10.1111/jdv.12504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2013] [Accepted: 03/05/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Massafra U, Migliaccio S, Bancheri C, Chiacchiararelli F, Fantini F, Leoni F, Martin LS, Migliore A, Muccifora B, Napolitano C, Pastore R, Ragno A, Ronzoni S, Rotondi M, Tibaldi M, Villa P, Vinicola V, D'Erasmo E, Falaschi P, Minisola G. Approach in glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis prevention: results from the Italian multicenter observational EGEO study. J Endocrinol Invest 2013; 36:92-6. [PMID: 22398397 DOI: 10.3275/8288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIO) is the most frequent cause of secondary osteoporosis. GIO is linked to glucocorticoids (GC) daily assumption with maximum effect within first months of treatment and decreasing to basal levels as the therapy is discontinued. In Italy, primary prevention of GIO is suggested when GC therapy (prednisone >5 mg/day or equivalent) is taken for longer than 3 months. Lazio GISMO (Italian Group for Study and Diagnosis of Bone Metabolism Diseases) group organized the GC and Osteoporosis Epidemiology study (EGEO) to evaluate physician's approach in preventing GIO. The study involved 19 osteoporosis centers. Patients taking long-term GC therapy were recruited and information collected: medical history and anthropometric data, GC therapy, primary disease, physician's specialty, osteopororosis screening, and pharmacological intervention. The study included 1334 patients. Mean age was 63 ± 13 yr; 243 (18%) patients had a history of falls from standing position in the previous 12 months, 78 (35%) vertebral fractures, 91 (41%) fractures other than vertebral, 27 (12%) femoral fractures, and 27 (12%) multiple sites fractures. The molecules of GC more often prescribed were prednisone and 6-metil prednisolone. One thousand and forty patients (78%) were taking GC for more than 6 months. GC therapy was prescribed more frequently by rheumatologists (62%). Antiosteoporotic drugs for GIO prevention were prescribed in 431 patients (32%). Among the patients, only 27% (360) received calcium and vitamin D supplements, and 39% (319) treated by rheumatologists received anti-resorptive drugs. In conclusion, our data show that in Italy, as already described elsewhere, only a small subpopulation of GC-treated patients was supported by an anti-osteoporotic therapy, indicating the need to further stimulate awareness of both patients and specialists, prescribing GC therapy, to an appropriate and prompt GIO prevention.
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Biasini A, Fantini F, Neri E, Stella M, Arcangeli T. Communication in the neonatal intensive care unit: a continuous challenge. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2012; 25:2126-9. [DOI: 10.3109/14767058.2011.648241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Fantini F, Apolloni L, Dal Bello S, Fellin F, Grando L, Pavei M. New cooling system with dielectric fluid for magnetizing winding in RFX-mod experiment. FUSION ENGINEERING AND DESIGN 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2011.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Agostinetti P, Palma MD, Fantini F, Fellin F, Pasqualotto R. PCCE—A Predictive Code for Calorimetric Estimates in actively cooled components affected by pulsed power loads. FUSION ENGINEERING AND DESIGN 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2010.12.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Fantini F. Camillo Benso Ballabio (1912 – 1984). Reumatismo 2011; 56:286-92. [PMID: 15643484 DOI: 10.4081/reumatismo.2004.286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The author commemorates, in the 20th year since his death, Camillo Benso Ballabio, unforgettable figure of rheumatologist, renowned clinician, man of great culture. The most important stages of his life are described, by adding to the biographical sketches some quotations that confirm the intellectual depth of such a protagonist of the history of the Italian rheumatology.
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Lurati A, Cimaz R, Gattinara M, Gerloni V, Teruzzi B, Salmaso A, Fantini F. Relationship between delayed menarche and bone density in patients affected by juvenile. Reumatismo 2011. [DOI: 10.4081/reumatismo.2008.224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Fantini F, Greco A, Del Giovane C, Cesinaro A, Venturini M, Zane C, Surrenti T, Peris K, Calzavara-Pinton P. Photodynamic therapy for basal cell carcinoma: clinical and pathological determinants of response. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2010; 25:896-901. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2010.03877.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Ingegnoli F, Fantini F, Griffini S, Soldi A, Meroni PL, Cugno M. Anti-tumor necrosis factor alpha therapy normalizes fibrinolysis impairment in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis. Clin Exp Rheumatol 2010; 28:254-257. [PMID: 20483049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2009] [Accepted: 12/10/2009] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with increased cardiovascular risk and involvement of inflammation, coagulation and fibrinolysis. Treatment with infliximab, a tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) blocking chimeric monoclonal antibody, induces a long-term reduction of inflammation and coagulation, but its effect on fibrinolysis is still unknown. We carried out an observational study investigating plasma biomarkers of inflammation and fibrinolysis in RA patients before and after 14 weeks of infliximab treatment given according to the therapeutic guidelines for RA. METHODS We studied 20 selected patients with active RA and without any other atherosclerosis risk factor as well as 40 healthy controls. Patients, treated with a stable dose of methotrexate, received infliximab (3 mg/kg) at week 0, 2, 6 and 14. At week 0 and 14, we assessed clinical, inflammatory and fibrinolyitic parameters. RESULTS At baseline, plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI-1) antigen, PAI-1 activity and tissue-type plasminogen activator (t-PA) antigen were significantly higher in RA patients than in controls (p=0.01, p=0.001 and p=0.0001 respectively). After 14 weeks of infliximab treatment, the levels of PAI-1 antigen, PAI-1 activity and t-PA antigen significantly decreased till normalization (p=0.0001). Plasma levels of C reactive protein (CRP) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) were directly correlated with levels of PAI-1 antigen (p=0.011 and p=0.0001), PAI-1 activity (p=0.013 and p=0.027) and t-PA antigen (p=0.017 and p=0.040). CONCLUSIONS This study provides evidence that TNF-alpha blockade by infliximab not only decreases inflammation, but also reduces the inhibition of fibrinolysis. Such a combined effect may be pivotal in reducing the whole thrombotic risk in these patients.
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Gualdi G, Monari P, Fantini F, Cesinaro AM, Cimitan A. Electrochemotherapy-induced virus disappearance in HHV-8-positive skin nodules of Kaposi sarcoma: first histological and immunohistochemical demonstration of efficacy. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2010; 24:239-41. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2009.03395.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Sonato P, Agostinetti P, Anaclerio G, Antoni V, Barana O, Bigi M, Boldrin M, Cavenago M, Dal Bello S, Palma MD, Daniele A, D’Arienzo M, De Lorenzi A, Ferro A, Fiorentin A, Gaio E, Gazza E, Grando L, Fantini F, Fellin F, Luchetta A, Manduchi G, Milani F, Marcuzzi D, Novello L, Pasqualotto R, Pavei M, Pengo R, Peruzzo S, Pesce A, Pilan N, Piovan R, Pomaro N, Recchia M, Rigato W, Rizzolo A, Serianni G, Spolaore M, Spolaore P, Sandri S, Taliercio C, Toigo V, Valisa M, Veltri P, Zaccaria P, Zamengo A, Zanotto L. The ITER full size plasma source device design. FUSION ENGINEERING AND DESIGN 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2008.11.095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 165] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Lubatti C, Ingegnoli F, Gualtierotti R, Boracchi P, Zahalkova L, Zeni S, Soldi A, Fantini F. [Nailfold capillaroscopic report: qualitative and quantitative methods]. Reumatismo 2009; 60:249-53. [PMID: 19132148 DOI: 10.4081/reumatismo.2008.249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Nailfold capillaroscopy (NVC) is a simple and non-invasive method used for the assessment of patients with Raynaud's phenomenon (RP) and in the differential diagnosis of various connective tissue diseases. The scleroderma pattern abnormalities (giant capillaries, haemorrages and/or avascular areas) have a positive predictive value for the development of scleroderma spectrum disorders. Thus, an analytical approach to nailfold capillaroscopy can be useful in quantitatively and reproducibly recording various parameters. We developed a new method to assess patients with RP that is capable of predicting the 5-year transition from isolated RP to RP secondary to scleroderma spectrum disorders. This model is a weighted combination of different capillaroscopic parameters (giant capillaries, microhaemorrages, number of capillaries) that allows physicians to stratify RP patients easily using a relatively simple diagram to deduce prognosis.
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Ingegnoli F, Sciascera A, D'Ingianna E, Fantini F. Systemic sclerosis, capillary leak syndrome and nasopharyngeal carcinoma: an unusual association or paraneoplastic manifestations? Rheumatology (Oxford) 2008; 48:201-2. [DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/ken422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Teruzzi B, Salmaso A, Gerloni V, Gattinara M, Pontikaki I, Fantini F. Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis (CRMO): four cases treated with aminobisphosphonate (pamidronate). Pediatr Rheumatol Online J 2008. [PMCID: PMC3333991 DOI: 10.1186/1546-0096-6-s1-p189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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