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Galli G, Poggi M, Fucà G, Imbimbo M, Proto C, Signorelli D, Vitali M, Zilembo N, Ganzinelli M, de Braud F, Garassino M, Lo Russo G. Effects of antibiotic use during immunotherapy in metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. Ann Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdy292.088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Fucà G, Poggi M, Galli G, Imbimbo M, Lo Russo G, Proto C, Vitali M, Ganzinelli M, Zilembo N, De Braud F, Garassino M, Signorelli D. MA10.05 Effect of Early Steroids use in Advanced NSCLC Patients Treated with Immunotherapy. J Thorac Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2018.08.398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Galli G, Poggi M, Fucà G, Lo Russo G, Proto C, Signorelli D, Vitali M, Ganzinelli M, Zilembo N, de Braud F, Garassino M, Imbimbo M. Basal lymphopenia as a potential predictor of benefit from immunotherapy in metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. Ann Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdy292.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Galli G, Poggi M, Fucà G, Imbimbo M, Lo Russo G, Proto C, Signorelli D, Ganzinelli M, Zilembo N, De Braud F, Garassino M, Vitali M. P1.01-22 Effect of Basal Lymphopenia on Outcome of Non Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients Treated with Immunotherapy. J Thorac Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2018.08.578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Galli G, Poggi M, Fucà G, Imbimbo M, Proto C, Signorelli D, Vitali M, Zilembo N, Ganzinelli M, De Braud F, Garassino M, Lo Russo G. MA10.02 Impact of Antibiotics on Outcome of Metastatic Non Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients Treated with Immunotherapy. J Thorac Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2018.08.396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Dini M, Lo Russo G, Colafranceschi M. So-Called Nasal Glioma: Case Report with Immunohistochemical Study. TUMORI JOURNAL 2018; 84:398-402. [PMID: 9678625 DOI: 10.1177/030089169808400317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The so-called nasal gliomas (nasal cerebral heterotopias) are rare, congenital, benign masses of neurogenic origin with intra or extranasal location, or both. An intranasal case is reported in a 7-month-old infant who successfully underwent surgery with the intranasal approach. The tumor had no intracranial extension and the child is free of disease after a three-year follow-up. Immunohistochemical study confirmed the glial (GFAP+) and neuronal (NSE+) nature of the cells composing the mass. In addition to the clinical behavior, the benign nature of the tumor is also indicated by the negativity of Ki67 (MIB-1) and p53 proliferation markers as well as by CD44 negativity. As far as we know, this is the first reported case of nasal glioma subjected to immunohistochemical investigation of proliferation activity.
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A case of Merkel cell carcinoma of the eyelid of an 85-year-old woman is presented. We define the essential morphological features of this much-debated neuroendocrine cutaneous tumor and its clinical and morphobiological peculiarities, with particular reference to its location in the palpebral region.
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Avanzini P, Pelliccia V, Lo Russo G, Orban GA, Rizzolatti G. Multiple time courses of somatosensory responses in human cortex. Neuroimage 2018; 169:212-226. [PMID: 29248698 PMCID: PMC5864517 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2017.12.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2017] [Revised: 11/22/2017] [Accepted: 12/13/2017] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Here we show how anatomical and functional data recorded from patients undergoing stereo-EEG can be used to decompose the cortical processing following nerve stimulation in different stages characterized by specific topography and time course. Tibial, median and trigeminal nerves were stimulated in 96 patients, and the increase in gamma power was evaluated over 11878 cortical sites. All three nerve datasets exhibited similar clusters of time courses: phasic, delayed/prolonged and tonic, which differed in topography, temporal organization and degree of spatial overlap. Strong phasic responses of the three nerves followed the classical somatotopic organization of SI, with no overlap in either time or space. Delayed responses presented overlaps between pairs of body parts in both time and space, and were confined to the dorsal motor cortices. Finally, tonic responses occurred in the perisylvian region including posterior insular cortex and were evoked by the stimulation of all three nerves, lacking any spatial and temporal specificity. These data indicate that the somatosensory processing following nerve stimulation is a multi-stage hierarchical process common to all three nerves, with the different stages likely subserving different functions. While phasic responses represent the neural basis of tactile perception, multi-nerve tonic responses may represent the neural signature of processes sustaining the capacity to become aware of tactile stimuli.
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Metro G, Passaro A, Lo Russo G, Bonanno L, Giusti R, Gregorc V, Capelletto E, Martelli O, Cecere F, Giannarelli D, Luciani A, Bearz A, Tuzi A, Scotti V, Tonini G, Galetta D, Carta A, Soto Parra H, Morabito A, Chiari R. Efficacy of ceritinib administered to patients with crizotinib-refractory, ALK-positive, advanced NSCLC within the Italian compassionate use program. Ann Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdx426.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Grossi F, Crinò L, Delmonte A, Turci D, Lo Russo G, De Marinis F, Soto Parra H, Galetta D, Cappuzzo F, Sperandi F, Tiseo M, Puppo G, Roila F, Migliorino M, Tonini G, Cognetti F, Santoro A, Tassinari D, Scoppola A, Cortesi E. Italian nivolumab expanded access programme: real-world results in non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer patients. Ann Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdx376.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Metro G, Passaro A, Lo Russo G, Gregorc V, Giusti R, Capelletto E, Martelli O, Cecere F, Bonanno L, Chiari R. Efficacy of ceritinib in a "real-world" population of crizotinib-refractory ALK-positive NSCLCs: Results of the Italian compassionate use program. Ann Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdx091.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Cavalieri S, Raimondi A, Morelli D, Martinetti A, de Braud F, Agustoni F, Dotti K, Galli G, Vernieri C, Fucà G, Peverelli G, Prisciandaro M, Nichetti F, Indelicato P, Lo Russo G, Prinzi N, Garassino M, Platania M. Pro-gastrin releasing peptide (pro-GRP) in small cell lung cancer staging. Ann Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw332.34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Femia D, Prinzi N, Pusceddu S, Concas L, Lo Russo G, Claudio V, Milione M, Dinoi G, Raimondi A, Michele P, Filippo D, Buzzoni R. Complete response to avelumab in Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and potential correlation with toxicity: a case report. Ann Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw345.42] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Agustoni F, Fucà G, Corrao G, Vernieri C, Cavalieri S, Raimondi A, Peverelli G, Prisciandaro M, Indelicato P, Lo Russo G, Signorelli D, Proto C, Vitali M, Imbimbo M, Zilembo N, Garassino M, Procopio G, de Braud F, Morelli D, Platania M. Impact of Hyponatremia in a Tertiary Cancer Center: a one-year-Survey at National Cancer Institute of Milan. Ann Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw345.19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Proto C, Ganzinelli M, Botta L, Tiseo M, Pasello G, Fabbri A, Lo Russo G, Trama A, Imbimbo M, Vitali M, Macerelli M, Zilembo N, Gallucci R, Brissa A, Platania M, Zaffaroni N, Serafini M, De Braud F, Garassino M, Signorelli D. SMO mutations role in malignant pleural mesothelioma: a negative prognostic factor, but possible new target? Ann Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw332.08] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Buzzoni R, Filippo D, Femia D, Prinzi N, Concas L, Milione M, Tamborini E, Perrone F, Lo Russo G, Vernieri C, Pulice I, Piras F, Dinoi G, Pusceddu S. Safety of Lanreotide 120 mg ATG in combination with metformin in patients with progressive advanced well-differentiated gastro-intestinal (GI) or lung carcinoids. A pilot, one-arm, open-label, prospective study: the MetNET-2 trial. Ann Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw333.28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Calì Cassi L, Vanni G, Petrella G, Orsaria P, Pistolese C, Lo Russo G, Innocenti M, Buonomo O. Comparative study of oncoplastic versus non-oncoplastic breast conserving surgery in a group of 211 breast cancer patients. EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2016; 20:2950-2954. [PMID: 27460720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Breast conserving surgery (BCS) followed by radiotherapy is the standard of care for most patients with early breast cancers; however, the aesthetic outcomes of this procedure is not always desirable. Oncoplastic breast surgery is an innovative approach that aims at the safe and effective treatment of the cancerous lesion while achieving the best possible aesthetic outcome. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare oncoplastic and non-oncoplastic procedures. PATIENTS AND METHODS A retrospective observational study was conducted on a group of patients who underwent oncoplastic or non-oncoplastic breast surgery at the Breast Unit of the University of Rome Tor Vergata. RESULTS Out of 211 patients, 154 (73%) underwent non-oncoplastic surgery, while 61 (27%) underwent an oncoplastic procedure. The percentage of patients requiring re-excision was twice greater for women in the non-oncoplastic group: 12.9% vs. 6.5% in the oncoplastic group. The rate of complications was higher in the oncoplastic group compared to the non-oncoplastic one (4.9% vs. 1.3%). The size of the tumor, the number of the patients receiving post-operative radiation, the interval between surgery and radiotherapy and follow-up were similar between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS Oncoplastic surgery represents a valid alternative to breast conserving surgery for patients with breast cancer, with only minimal differences in long-term complications and similar results in terms of local recurrence and number of metastasis.
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Signorelli D, Proto C, Ganzinelli M, Russo GL, Botta L, Trama A, Pasello G, Tiseo M, Pelosi G, Garassino M. 209P: SMO mutation is a strong negative prognostic factor in malignant pleural mesothelioma. J Thorac Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/s1556-0864(16)30316-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Signorelli D, Cona M, Lo Russo G, Proto C, Vitali M, Macerelli M, Agustoni F, Indini A, Platania M, Zilembo N, Garassino M, Di Guardo L, Del Vecchio M, Magni M, Sinno V, Seregni E, Di Nicola M, de Braud F. Disthyroidism during immune checkpoints inhibitors treatment: toxicity or something more? Ann Oncol 2015. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdv348.06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Lo Russo G, Macerelli M, Proto C, Vitali M, Signorelli D, Gallucci R, Platania M, Agustoni F, Zilembo N, Ganzinelli M, Raimondi A, Trama A, de Braud F, Garassino M. Absence of standard in the management of Thymic Epithelial Tumors. Ann Oncol 2015. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdv343.23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Cossu M, Raneri F, Casaceli G, Gozzo F, Pelliccia V, Lo Russo G. Surgical treatment of cavernoma-related epilepsy. J Neurosurg Sci 2015; 59:237-253. [PMID: 25968926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs) are frequently associated with a seizure disorder, and the risk of developing drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) is substantial, especially for temporal lobe lesions. This article includes a review of the literature on the surgical treatment of epilepsy associated to CCMs in the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) era, as well as an analysis of the Authors' experience in this field. It is concluded that microsurgery is a valuable treatment option, which may provide excellent results on seizures, with 76% of patients on average being seizure-free after surgery. Nevertheless, the optimal surgical strategy to achieve seizure control has not been clearly identified, and several attitudes have been reported in the literature. The choice of lesionectomy, associated or not to removal of surrounding hemosiderin, versus resections extended to epileptogenic cortex depends on the accurate scrutiny of several factors, which should be investigated through an adequate epileptological presurgical workup. This should include an epilepsy-oriented brain MRI study, integrated by an appropriate neurophysiological and clinical assessment, and if needed by other functional evaluations. Besides representing the optimal option in CCM-related DRE cases, microsurgery should be considered also at seizure presentation or in cases with recent-onset sporadic seizures, to protect the patient from both the possible development of drug resistance and the risk of haemorrhage.
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Ciancio F, Lo Russo G, Innocenti A, Portincasa A, Parisi D, Mondaini N. Penile length is a very important factor for cosmesis, function and psychosexual development in patients affected by hypospadias: Results from a long-term longitudinal cohort study. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2015; 28:421-5. [DOI: 10.1177/0394632015576857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2014] [Accepted: 02/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Few studies of long-term outcome of hypospadias treatment in terms of voiding, surgical complications, sexual functioning, intimate relationships and cosmetic results have been investigated and contrasting results have been obtained so far. The aim of our study is to investigate the long-term outcome of urinary and sexual function, cosmesis and the quality of intimate relationships in a series of hypospadias. In this study, 42 patients who underwent surgery for hypospadias were prospectively followed for 15 years. Medical records provided the hypospadias data, the number of reconstructive operations and the reconstruction technique that was used. Patients underwent physical examination, including penile length measurement and completed International Prostatic Symptoms Score (I-PSS), International Index Of Erectile Function (IIEF 15) and the Penile Perception Score questionnaire (PPPS). Twenty patients agreed to participate in the study. At the enrolment, the median value of HOSE was 13, as regards PPPS, 18/20 (90%) were satisfied, while in 1998 only 80% were satisfied. No significant statistical difference has been reported from the results obtained at enrolment and those obtained at follow-up, in terms of PPPS (P = 0.81), IPSS and IIEF-15. Penile length was 6.5 cm flaccid and 10.5 cm stretched. Our data show how cosmesis, function and psychosexual development for these patients are highly connected to surgical outcome, which is understood to be a decrease in penile size.
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Lo Russo G, Tomao F, Spinelli GP, Prete AA, Stati V, Panici PB, Papa A, Tomao S. Fertility drugs and breast cancer risk. EUR J GYNAECOL ONCOL 2015; 36:107-113. [PMID: 26050344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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PURPOSE OF INVESTIGATION Female infertility is a widespread problem in Western countries. During past years, an association between ovarian stimulation in unfertile women and breast cancer risk has been hypothesized. OBJECTIVE Purpose of the present investigation was to comment the most updated studies about an eventual relationship between fertility drugs and breast cancer risk. MATERIALS AND METHODS The authors performed a review of the current literature regarding the possible association between the use of fertility drugs and the enhanced risk of breast cancer. They searched digital databases including Pubmed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library. The literature search was performed using various combinations of keywords. They carefully analyzed only the full versions of all relevant studies. RESULTS Using various combination of keywords, the authors examined 930 papers. They considered only papers written in English. With these criteria they selected the studies that had been discussed in detail on the text. CONCLUSION None of the works commented provides an indisputable evidence about a link between ovarian stimulation and breast cancer risk. On the contrary, most of them actually suggest a lack of interaction between them or even a protective role of ovarian stimulation.
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De Momi E, Caborni C, Cardinale F, Casaceli G, Castana L, Cossu M, Mai R, Gozzo F, Francione S, Tassi L, Lo Russo G, Antiga L, Ferrigno G. Multi-trajectories automatic planner for StereoElectroEncephaloGraphy (SEEG). Int J Comput Assist Radiol Surg 2014; 9:1087-97. [PMID: 24748210 DOI: 10.1007/s11548-014-1004-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2013] [Accepted: 04/02/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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PURPOSE StereoElectroEncephaloGraphy (SEEG) is done to identify the epileptogenic zone of the brain using several multi-lead electrodes whose positions in the brain are pre-operatively defined. Intracranial hemorrhages due to disruption of blood vessels can cause major complications of this procedure ([Formula: see text]1%). In order to increase the intervention safety, we developed and tested planning tools to assist neurosurgeons in choosing the best trajectory configuration. METHODS An automated planning method was developed that maximizes the distance of the electrode from the vessels and avoids the sulci as entry points. The angle of the guiding screws is optimized to reduce positioning error. The planner was quantitatively and qualitatively compared with manually computed trajectories on 26 electrodes planned for three patients undergoing SEEG by four neurosurgeons. Quantitative comparison was performed computing for each trajectory using (a) the Euclidean distance from the closest vessel and (b) the incidence angle. RESULTS Quantitative evaluation shows that automatic planned trajectories are safer in terms of distance from the closest vessel with respect to manually planned trajectories. Qualitative evaluation performed by four neurosurgeons showed that the automatically computed trajectories would have been preferred to manually computed ones in 30% of the cases and were judged good or acceptable in about 86% of the cases. A significant reduction in time required for planning was observed with the automated system (approximately 1/10). CONCLUSION The automatic SEEG electrode planner satisfied the essential clinical requirements, by providing safe trajectories in an efficient timeframe.
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Tedesco I, Russo M, Bilotto S, Spagnuolo C, Scognamiglio A, Palumbo R, Nappo A, Iacomino G, Moio L, Russo GL. Dealcoholated red wine induces autophagic and apoptotic cell death in an osteosarcoma cell line. Food Chem Toxicol 2013; 60:377-84. [PMID: 23933363 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2013.07.078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2013] [Revised: 07/27/2013] [Accepted: 07/30/2013] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Until recently, the supposed preventive effects of red wine against cardiovascular diseases, the so-called "French Paradox", has been associated to its antioxidant properties. The interest in the anticancer capacity of polyphenols present in red wine strongly increased consequently to the enormous number of studies on resveratrol. In this study, using lyophilized red wine, we present evidence that its anticancer effect in a cellular model is mediated by apoptotic and autophagic cell death. Using a human osteosarcoma cell line, U2Os, we found that the lyophilized red wine was cytotoxic in a dose-dependent manner with a maximum effect in the range of 100-200 μg/ml equivalents of gallic acid. A mixed phenotype of types I/II cell death was evidenced by means of specific assays following treatment of U2Os with lyophilized red wine, e.g., autophagy and apoptosis. We found that cell death induced by lyophilized red wine proceeded through a mechanism independent from its anti-oxidant activity and involving the inhibition of PI3K/Akt kinase signaling. Considering the relative low concentration of each single bioactive compound in lyophilized red wine, our study suggests the activation of synergistic mechanism able to inhibit growth in malignant cells.
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