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Montanari M, Grande F, Lepidi L, Piana G, Catapano S. Rehabilitation with implant-supported overdentures in preteens patients with ectodermal dysplasia: A cohort study. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2023; 25:1187-1196. [PMID: 37608501 DOI: 10.1111/cid.13258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (HED) patients suffering of oligo-anodontia require early dental treatment to improve oral functions and reduce social impairment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the skeletal growth, implant and prosthetic survival rate, success, and complications after the rehabilitation with a maxillary denture and an implant-supported overdenture provided by a sliding bar in case of severe hypodontia/anodontia related to HED. MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective cohort study began in 2009. Nine patients over 7 years old with HED and associated oligo-anodontia who presented at the University of Bologna for dental treatment were included in the study. They were first treated with conventional dentures and then with a maxillary denture and an implant-supported overdenture with a sliding bar connected to two implants placed in the anterior mandible. The subjects treated were followed for 3-12 years. In each case, orthopanoramic and lateral cephalometric radiographic exam were taken before implant placement and annually after prosthetic load. Vertical and transverse dimensions of the mandible in the symphysis area at implant sites were taken on the lateral cephalometric radiography at the time of implant placement and after 5 years from the prosthetic loading to assess the presence or absence of an anterior mandibular growth. Biologic and mechanical complications were also recorded at every visit. RESULTS A mandibular vertical growth under the implant apex, at the implant neck, and a sagittal growth of the symphysis after 5 years from the prosthetic loading were observed and measured. Implant and prosthetic success and survival rates were 100% after 8.1 years (mean) follow-up period. No complications were reported except in one patient, where the repositioning of a retentive cap on the counter bar in the superstructure was necessary after 3 years from the prosthetic loading. CONCLUSIONS The present study suggests that the growth of the mandible near implant sites continues even after their positioning. Implants can be successfully placed and provide support for prosthetic rehabilitation in preteens patients with HED.
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- Marco Montanari
- Department of Prosthodontics, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Prosthodontics, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Prosthodontics, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Prosthodontics, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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Tallarico M, Fiorillo L, Montanari M, Scrascia R, Cristache CM, Ferrari E, Casucci A, Xhanari E, Lupi SM, Ieria I, Baldoni E, Rodriguez y Baena R, Cervino G. One-Year Multicenter Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing OT Equator® and Locator Attachments to Retain an Early Loaded Implant Overdenture on Two Implants. Int J Biomater 2023; 2023:2745262. [PMID: 37457392 PMCID: PMC10348852 DOI: 10.1155/2023/2745262] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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This investigation aimed to compare the effectiveness of the OT Equator® (Rhein, Bologna, Italy) and the Locator attachment systems used to retain early loaded implant-retained overdentures. This study was designed as a multicenter randomised controlled trial of parallel groups. After implant placement, the patients were randomised to receive OT Equator® attachments in the test group or Locator attachments in the control group. The outcome measures were implant and prosthetic success and survival rates, any biological and technical complication, marginal bone loss, patients' satisfaction, and periodontal parameters. Overall, 42 patients were consecutively enrolled and treated. One implant was lost in the control group, while no implants were lost in the test group. No prostheses failed in both groups. Only a few complications were experienced in both groups. The main was represented by loss of retention of the attachments (retentive caps). The OT Equator® attachment showed statistically lower periodontal parameters. In conclusion, both attachment systems were suitable for overdenture implant retention.
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- School of Dentistry, Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, Messina 98125, Italy
- School of Dentistry, Aldent University, Tirana 1001, Albania
- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Odontostomatological Specialties, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples 80121, Italy
- Department of Prosthodontics, Dr D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune 411018, India
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- Faculty of Midwifery and Medical Assisting, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest 020021, Romania
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- School of Dentistry, Aldent University, Tirana 1001, Albania
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- School of Dentistry, Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, Messina 98125, Italy
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Montanari M, De Ciantis P, Boccatonda A, Cocco G, D'Ardes D, Perin T, Magnacavallo A, Schiavone C, Guagnano MT. Ultrasound detection of spontaneous rupture of accessory spleen: A case report. Radiol Case Rep 2022; 17:2367-2369. [PMID: 35570881 PMCID: PMC9096436 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2022.04.014] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Accessory spleen rupture can induce acute abdominal bleeding following minimal trauma or by atraumatic mechanisms. Spleen rupture is more frequent in pediatric patients and those affected by hematological diseases. We described the case of a 59-year-old male patient affected by hereditary spherocytosis referred to the emergency department for abdominal left side pain. An early ultrasound performed in the emergency department allowed to diagnosed hemoperitoneum by spontaneous bleeding of hypertrophic accessory spleen. Although abdomen computed tomography is the diagnostic method of choice, ultrasound can early detect sign of emoperitoneum in the emergency setting in case of hemodinamically unstable patient.
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- Internal Medicine, Bentivoglio Hospital, AUSL Bologna, Italy
- Corresponding author
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- Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, Internal Medicine, 'G. D'Annunzio' University, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, Internal Medicine, 'G. D'Annunzio' University, Chieti, Italy
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- Emergency Department, Ospedale Infermi, Rimini, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, Internal Medicine, 'G. D'Annunzio' University, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, Internal Medicine, 'G. D'Annunzio' University, Chieti, Italy
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Montanari M, Fiorillo L, Cervino G, Sambataro S, Herford AS, Cicciù M. The Effect of Different Condition of Pulpal Pressure on Microtensile Bond Strength of Several Dentin Bonding Agents on Deep and Superficial Dentin. Materials (Basel) 2021; 14:ma14206200. [PMID: 34683790 PMCID: PMC8541316 DOI: 10.3390/ma14206200] [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] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 10/10/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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The objective of this study was to examine the effect of different conditions of simulated hydrostatic pulpal pressure on the μTBS of HEMA-based and HEMA-free dentin bonding agents (DBAs). The influence of dentin location (deep and superficial) on μTBS was also evaluated. Flat coronal dentin surfaces of extracted human molars were prepared. Three groups of resin-bonded specimens were exposed to different pulpal pressures. Pulpal pressure was maintained for 20 min for each group. A flowable resin composite was used for coronal build-up. The bonded teeth were sectioned and, after 24 h of water storage, stressed to failure using the microtensile tester (μTBS). Failed samples were analyzed by SEM inspection. HEMA-based DBAs were much more sensitive to pulpal pressure conditions than non-HEMA-containing DBAs. Pulpal pressure had a greater influence in deep dentin. The HEMA-free DBA was insensitive to the presence or absence of pulpal pressure condition. SEM inspection confirmed a relationship between the presence of voids inside the HEMA-based DBAs layer and the lower μTBS results. HEMA-based DBAs are more sensitive to pulpal pressure conditions than HEMA-free DBAs. Interestingly, HEMA-free DBA showed a greater number of water droplets at resin–dentin interface in all tested conditions.
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- Marco Montanari
- Department of Prosthodontics, University of Ferrara, Via Luigi Borsari 46, 44121 Ferrara, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences, Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, Policlinico G. Martino, Via Consolare Valeria, 98100 Messina, Italy; (G.C.); (S.S.); (M.C.)
- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, Second University of Naples, 80100 Naples, Italy
- Department of Dentistry, University of Aldent, 1000 Tirana, Albania
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences, Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, Policlinico G. Martino, Via Consolare Valeria, 98100 Messina, Italy; (G.C.); (S.S.); (M.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences, Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, Policlinico G. Martino, Via Consolare Valeria, 98100 Messina, Italy; (G.C.); (S.S.); (M.C.)
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA;
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences, Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, Policlinico G. Martino, Via Consolare Valeria, 98100 Messina, Italy; (G.C.); (S.S.); (M.C.)
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Boccatonda A, Cocco G, Ianniello E, Montanari M, D'Ardes D, Borghi C, Giostra F, Copetti R, Schiavone C. One year of SARS-CoV-2 and lung ultrasound: what has been learned and future perspectives. J Ultrasound 2021; 24:115-123. [PMID: 33851369 PMCID: PMC8043441 DOI: 10.1007/s40477-021-00575-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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A first screening by ultrasound can be relevant to set a specific diagnostic and therapeutic route for a patient with a COVID-19 infection. The finding of bilateral B-lines and white lung areas with patchy peripheral distribution and sparing areas is the most suggestive ultrasound picture of COVID-19 pneumonia. Failure to detect bilateral interstitial syndrome (A pattern) on ultrasound excludes COVID-19 pneumonia with good diagnostic accuracy, but does not exclude current infection. The use of shared semiotic and reporting schemes allows the comparison and monitoring of the COVID-19 pulmonary involvement over time. This review aims to summarise the main data on pulmonary ultrasound and COVID-19 to provide accurate and relevant information for clinical practice.
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- Andrea Boccatonda
- Division of Emergency Medicine, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy. .,Medicina d'Urgenza e Pronto Soccorso, Policlinico Sant'Orsola-Malpighi, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Via Pietro Albertoni, 15, 40138, Bologna, BO, Italy.
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- Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, 'G. D'Annunzio' University, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, 'G. D'Annunzio' University, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Emergency Department, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, Latisana General Hospital, Latisana, Italy
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- Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, 'G. D'Annunzio' University, Chieti, Italy
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Giannella L, Delli Carpini G, Di Giuseppe J, Tsiroglou D, Papiccio M, Montanari M, Frega A, Ciavattini A. Atrophic endometrium in postmenopausal women referred to diagnostic hysteroscopy: a study to avoid unnecessary examinations. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2021; 24:5217-5222. [PMID: 32495854 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202005_21303] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Any diagnostic workup should be based on appropriateness criteria. Diagnostic hysteroscopy is a procedure widely used in endometrial pathology. Its high outpatient feasibility frequently leads to misuse. However, it can cause discomfort and, albeit rarely, complications. The present study aimed to provide an estimate of unnecessary examinations based on variables associated with atrophic endometrium in postmenopausal women referred to diagnostic hysteroscopy. PATIENTS AND METHODS One-hundred and sixty-six postmenopausal women undergoing hysteroscopy were retrospectively analyzed. All included women had a final histological reference standard. The sample was divided into women with atrophic endometrium vs. women with endocavitary lesions (benign/premalignant/malignant). Univariate and multivariate analysis was performed to assess those patient characteristics associated with atrophic endometrium. Furthermore, based on the likelihood ratios, a post-test probability analysis was performed to provide an estimate of atrophy according to the presence of specific variables. RESULTS Sixty-one postmenopausal women (36.7%) undergoing diagnostic hysteroscopy showed atrophic endometrium at final histology. Multivariate analysis showed that the independent variables associated with atrophy were the absence of abnormal uterine bleeding [Odds Ratio (OR)=6.43, Confidence Intervals (CI) 2.087 to 19.822], and endometrial thickness (criterion < 7 mm) (OR=0.417, CI 0.300 to 0.578). In women showing both variables associated with negative endometrial outcome, post-test probability analysis resulted in an atrophic endometrium rate of 89.13%, from a pre-test probability of 36.7%. CONCLUSIONS About 90% of asymptomatic postmenopausal women with endometrial thickness <7 mm resulted in an atrophic endometrium at hysteroscopy. Every gynecologist should know and consider these data before referring such women to further examinations. In these cases, diagnostic hysteroscopy is not cost-effective leading to a high number of false positives.
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- L Giannella
- Woman's Health Sciences Department, Gynecologic Section, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy.
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Acampora R, Montanari M, Scrascia R, Ferrari E, Pasi M, Cervino G, Meloni SM, Lumbau AI, Xhanari E, Koshovari A, Tallarico M. 1-Year Evaluation of OT Bridge Abutments for Immediately Loaded Maxillary Fixed Restorations: A Multicenter Study. Eur J Dent 2021; 15:290-294. [PMID: 33622005 PMCID: PMC8195625 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1716632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective
Preliminary data on survival and success rates of immediately loaded, maxillary, screw-retained, implant-supported, fixed restorations delivered on narrow and low-profile OT Equator abutments (OT Bridge, Rhein’83) were evaluated.
Materials and Methods
This retrospective study evaluated data collected from patients rehabilitated with OT Bridge prosthetic concept between November 2017 and February 2019 in six different centers. Outcome measures were implant and prosthetic survival rates, biological and technical complications, marginal bone loss (MBL), oral health impact profile (OHIP), bleeding on probing, and plaque index.
Results
A total of 76 implants were inserted in 14 patients. Patients were followed for a mean period of 15.8 months (range = 12–24). All the patients receive OT Equator (Rhein'83) as intermediate abutments. One year after loading, one implant failed (1.3%). None of the prosthesis failed. One prosthetic complication was experienced in one patient. Three out of 76 implants were connected to the prosthetic framework using only the Seeger system, without screw. Difference in OHIP values was statistically significant (71.9 ± 8.5;
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value was 0.000. One year after loading, 8.7% of the examined implant sites present positive bleeding on probing, while 6.4% of the implant sites presented plaque.
Conclusion
The OT Equator abutments (Rhein'83) showed successful results when used to support maxillary fixed dental prosthesis delivered on four to six implants. High implant and prosthetic survival rates, very low complications, high patient satisfaction, and good biological parameters, including only 0.2 mm of bone remodeling were experienced one year after function. Further studies are needed to confirm these preliminary results.
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- Department of Dental, CLMOPD Ateneo Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences, Morphological and Functional Images, School of Dentistry, University of Messina, Policlinico G. Martino, Via Consolare Valeria, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Departament of Implantology and Prosthetic Aspects, Master of Science in Dentistry Program, Aldent University, Tirana, Albania
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- Departament of Implantology and Prosthetic Aspects, Master of Science in Dentistry Program, Aldent University, Tirana, Albania
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Montanari M, De Ciantis P, Boccatonda A, Venturi M, D'Antuono G, Gangitano G, Cocco G, D'Ardes D, Schiavone C, Giostra F, Perin T. Lung ultrasound monitoring of CPAP effectiveness on SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia: A case report. Emerg Care J 2020. [DOI: 10.4081/ecj.2020.9333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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SARS-CoV-2 infection is characterized by extremely heterogeneous features, going from cases with few symptoms to severe respiratory failures. Chest Computed Tomography (CT) is currently the gold-standard imaging method, although burdened by the risk of exposure to ionizing radiation and management / organizational concerns. In particular, the critical patient undergoing ventilation (invasive or not) seems to be difficult to monitor by repeated CT scan over time. We report the case of a 55-year-old male patient subjected to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and prone positioning, in which the use of ultrasound monitoring allowed to verify the effectiveness of the pressure support used in recruiting previously atelectasis lung areas. Lung ultrasound can guide pulmonary recruitment and pronation maneuvers in patients undergoing non-invasive ventilation. Ultrasound can identify atelectatic lung areas, which demonstrate an alveolar re-expansion following the setting of high PEEP values, as underlined by the reappearance of pleural/air interface.
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Sofia S, Boccatonda A, Montanari M, Spampinato M, D'ardes D, Cocco G, Accogli E, Cipollone F, Schiavone C. Thoracic ultrasound and SARS-COVID-19: a pictorial essay. J Ultrasound 2020; 23:217-221. [PMID: 32297175 PMCID: PMC7159975 DOI: 10.1007/s40477-020-00458-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Thoracic ultrasound seems to adapt to the screening for lung involvement of patients with suspected or ascertained SARS-COVID-19 infection due to its characteristics of easy applicability. It can be also a relevant method in monitoring patients. B lines are early finding of COVID-19, even in mild-symptomatic subjects; in the most serious cases such as pre-ARDS or ARDS, the B lines end up filling the ultrasound image almost completely, until it merges, so as to create a single hyperechoic image named as "white lung", with distortion and irregularity of the pleural line. In advanced stage, lung consolidations are present, representing pulmonary pathological areas that are no longer normally ventilated.
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- Soccorsa Sofia
- Emergency Department, Ospedale Maggiore AUSL Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Internistic Ultrasound Unit, SS Annunziata Hospital, "G. d'Annunzio" University, via dei Vestini, 66100, Chieti, Italy.
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- Internistic Ultrasound Unit, SS Annunziata Hospital, "G. d'Annunzio" University, via dei Vestini, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Internistic Ultrasound Unit, SS Annunziata Hospital, "G. d'Annunzio" University, via dei Vestini, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Centre of Research and Learning in Ultrasound, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Clinica Medica Division and European Center of Excellence on Atherosclerosis, Hypertension and Dyslipidemia "SS. Annunziata" Hospital, Chieti, Italy
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- Internistic Ultrasound Unit, SS Annunziata Hospital, "G. d'Annunzio" University, via dei Vestini, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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Boccatonda A, Primomo G, Cocco G, D'Ardes D, Marinari S, Montanari M, Giostra F, Schiavone C. Not all abolished lung sliding are pneumothorax: the case of a particular lung atelectasis. J Ultrasound 2020; 24:519-523. [PMID: 31970716 DOI: 10.1007/s40477-020-00427-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2019] [Accepted: 01/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Lung ultrasound (LUS) is expanding from the field of emergency medicine, also to the pneumological specialist field, becoming part of the diagnostic procedure of lung consolidation. CASE PRESENTATION A 78-year-old male was admitted to our emergency department for exertional dyspnea. LUS was performed, thus showing at right hemitorax air interface, A lines pattern, pleural sliding abolished on the whole hemitorax, thus suggesting a pneumothorax, but no evidence of lung point. A scan of lower lung segment showed an absence of the diaphragmatic excursion, suggestive for hemiparalysis of the diaphragm muscle, then confirmed by a subcostal scan. Moreover, at the lower segment of right hemitorax there was mild pleural effusion allowing the visualization of a round-shaped parenchymal consolidation with the absence of air bronchograms. CONCLUSIONS LUS allowed the visualization of a particular and rare disease such as anthracosis-associated rounded atelectasis, thus leading to a more correct and faster patient management.
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- A Boccatonda
- Unit of Ultrasound in Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, "G. d'Annunzio" University, Chieti, Italy.
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- Pneumology Department, SS Annunziata Hospital, Chieti, Italy
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- Unit of Ultrasound in Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, "G. d'Annunzio" University, Chieti, Italy
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- Unit of Ultrasound in Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, "G. d'Annunzio" University, Chieti, Italy
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- Pneumology Department, SS Annunziata Hospital, Chieti, Italy
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- Emergency Department, Infermi Hospital, Rimini, Italy
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- Emergency Department, Murri Hospital, Fermo, Italy
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- Unit of Ultrasound in Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, "G. d'Annunzio" University, Chieti, Italy
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Montanari M. Case study: Drug related problems in prison settings. Eur J Public Health 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckz185.675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Persons in prison generally have poorer physical and mental health and social well-being than their peers in the community, reporting high rates of acute and chronic physical and mental disorders, including, substance use disorders and drug related infectious diseases. People in prison report high prevalence of illicit drug use before and during incarceration and high rates of drug related infections. Acute risks for those using drugs are found in the first period after prison release. Available interventions in prison setting lower life expectancy than their peers in the community. Common risk and social factors are related to poor health and imprisonment and those two components should be addressed in a comprehensive way. The presentation will provide an overview of the last available data on drug use, drug related problems and prevalence of infectious diseases in prison in the European countries.
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- M Montanari
- Public Health, European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction, Lisbon, Portugal
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Tallarico M, Ortensi L, Martinolli M, Casucci A, Ferrari E, Malaguti G, Montanari M, Scrascia R, Vaccaro G, Venezia P, Xhanari E, Rodriguez Y Baena R. Multicenter Retrospective Analysis of Implant Overdentures Delivered with Different Design and Attachment Systems: Results Between One and 17 Years of Follow-Up. Dent J (Basel) 2018; 6:E71. [PMID: 30544970 PMCID: PMC6313780 DOI: 10.3390/dj6040071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2018] [Revised: 11/05/2018] [Accepted: 11/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To analyze implant and prosthetic survival rates, complications, patient satisfaction, and biological parameters of patients rehabilitated with implant overdentures (IOV) on splinted and nonsplinted implants and different attachment systems, in function for one to 17 years. METHODS This retrospective study evaluated data collected from patients rehabilitated with implant overdentures between January 2001 and December 2016 in nine different centers. Outcome measures were implant and prosthetic success rates, mechanical complications, marginal bone loss (MBL), oral health impact profile (OHIP), bleeding on probing, and plaque index. RESULTS A total of 581 implants were installed in 194 patients. Patients were followed for a mean period of 60.6 months (range 6⁻206). Eighty-nine patients received 296 low profile attachment (OT Equator), 62 patients received 124 ball attachments, and 43 patients received 107 Locator attachments. In eighty-three patients the implants were splinted with computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) or casted bar. At the last follow-up, 10 implants failed in eight patients. Statistical significance was found for failed prostheses (P = 0.0723) and complications (P = 0.0165), with better values for splinted implants. No statistically significant differences were found in proportion of implant and prosthetic failure (P > 0.05). At a five-year follow-up, proportion of complications (P = 0.0289) and failed prostheses (P = 0.0069) were statistically higher for IOV on Locator attachments. No difference was founded in MBL at one- and two-year follow-up between different attachment systems (P > 0.05). Statistically significant improvement in all the OHIP categories was reported in all the patients, after one year of function. CONCLUSIONS Implant overdenture showed high implant and prosthetic survival rates, low complications, high patient satisfaction, and good biological parameters in the long-term follow-up. Splinting the implants may reduce number of mechanical complications. Locator attachments showed higher number of complications. Further studies are needed to confirm these preliminary results.
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- Marco Tallarico
- Implantology and Prosthetic Aspects, Master of Science in Dentistry Program, Aldent University, 1001 Tirana, Albnia.
- Private Practice, 00151 Roma, Italy.
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- Department of Prosthodontics, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy.
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- Implantology and Prosthetic Aspects, Master of Science in Dentistry Program, Aldent University, 1001 Tirana, Albnia.
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- Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
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Tallarico M, Ortensi L, Scrascia R, Montanari M, Venezia P, Ferrari E, Vaccaro G, Casucci A, Malaguti G. Multicenter retrospective analysis on survival rate, complications, patient satisfaction and biological parameters of implant overdentures delivered with different design and attachment systems- results between 1 and 17 years of follow-up. Clin Oral Implants Res 2018. [DOI: 10.1111/clr.41_13356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Montanari M, Fabbri F, Rondini E, Frassineti GL, Mattioli R, Carloni S, Scarpi E, Zoli W, Amadori D, Cruciani G. Phase II trial of non-pegylated liposomal doxorubicin and low-dose prednisone in second-line chemotherapy for hormone-refractory prostate cancer. Tumori 2018; 98:696-701. [DOI: 10.1177/030089161209800604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Aims and background Non-pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (NPLD) (Myocet) has shown marked in vitro activity in castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) and also in docetaxel-resistant cells, higher than that shown by pegylated liposomal doxorubicin. Its activity would seem to be due to a high intracellular drug concentration and induction of Golgi-dependent apoptosis. On the basis of these results, a clinical study was designed to assess the activity of NPLD and low-dose prednisone in second-line therapy. Methods Fifty-four patients were enrolled and evaluated. Eligibility criteria were histologically confirmed CRPC, PSA >20 ng/mL or measurable lesions according to the RECIST criteria, previous docetaxel-based chemotherapy, and adequate cardiac function. Patients were treated with weekly intravenous NPLD 25 mg/m2 and daily prednisone 10 mg until progression. Results Median patient age was 69 years (range, 52–83) and median baseline PSA concentration was 120 ng/mL (range, 5.35–4350). Sixteen (29.6%) patients had measurable lesions. Objective or PSA responses (>50% reduction) were observed in 8 (14.8%) patients. The median time to progression was 2.8 months and the median overall survival was 11.3 months. Toxicity was generally mild (grade 1–2) and infrequent, with grade 3–4 neutropenia in 12.9% of cases. Grade 3 nonhematological toxicities included nausea in 2 patients (3.7%) and fatigue and stomatitis in 1 case (1.9%). No drug-related serious adverse events were reported. Conclusions Weekly administration of NPLD is a well tolerated treatment with proven albeit limited activity.
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- Biosciences Laboratory, IRCCS, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori, Meldola (FC)
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- Department of Medical Oncology, IRCCS - Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori, Meldola (FC)
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- Biosciences Laboratory, IRCCS, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori, Meldola (FC)
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- Department of Medical Oncology, IRCCS - Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori, Meldola (FC)
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- Biosciences Laboratory, IRCCS, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori, Meldola (FC)
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- Department of Medical Oncology, IRCCS - Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori, Meldola (FC)
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Bennati C, Mazza V, D'Arcangelo M, Minuti G, Vecchiarelli S, Attilia L, Gili A, Montanari M, Landi L, Cappuzzo F. Integrating programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) and neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) as predictive panel of response to nivolumab in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Ann Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdx426.004] [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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Parenti S, Casagrande G, Montanari M, Espahbodinia M, Ettari R, Grande A, Corsi L. A novel 2,3-benzodiazepine-4-one derivative AMPA antagonist inhibits G2/M transition and induces apoptosis in human leukemia Jurkat T cell line. Life Sci 2016; 152:117-25. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2016.03.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2015] [Revised: 03/18/2016] [Accepted: 03/27/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Corli O, Floriani I, Roberto A, Montanari M, Galli F, Greco MT, Caraceni A, Kaasa S, Dragani TA, Azzarello G, Luzzani M, Cavanna L, Bandieri E, Gamucci T, Lipari G, Di Gregorio R, Valenti D, Reale C, Pavesi L, Iorno V, Crispino C, Pacchioni M, Apolone G. Are strong opioids equally effective and safe in the treatment of chronic cancer pain? A multicenter randomized phase IV 'real life' trial on the variability of response to opioids. Ann Oncol 2016; 27:1107-1115. [PMID: 26940689 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2015] [Accepted: 02/16/2016] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Guidelines tend to consider morphine and morphine-like opioids comparable and interchangeable in the treatment of chronic cancer pain, but individual responses can vary. This study compared the analgesic efficacy, changes of therapy and safety profile over time of four strong opioids given for cancer pain. PATIENT AND METHODS In this four-arm multicenter, randomized, comparative, of superiority, phase IV trial, oncological patients with moderate to severe pain requiring WHO step III opioids were randomly assigned to receive oral morphine or oxycodone or transdermal fentanyl or buprenorphine for 28 days. At each visit, pain intensity, modifications of therapy and adverse drug reactions (ADRs) were recorded. The primary efficacy end point was the proportion of nonresponders, meaning patients with worse or unchanged average pain intensity (API) between the first and last visit, measured on a 0-10 numerical rating scale. (NCT01809106). RESULTS Forty-four centers participated in the trial and recruited 520 patients. Worst pain intensity and API decreased over 4 weeks with no significant differences between drugs. Nonresponders ranged from 11.5% (morphine) to 14.4% (buprenorphine). Appreciable changes were made in the treatment schedules over time. Each group required increases in the daily dose, from 32.7% (morphine) to 121.2% (transdermal fentanyl). Patients requiring adjuvant analgesics ranged from 68.9% (morphine) to 81.6% (oxycodone), switches varied from 22.1% (morphine) to 12% (oxycodone), discontinuation of treatment from 27% ( morphine) to 14.5% (fentanyl). ADRs were similar except for effects on the nervous system, which significantly prevailed with morphine. CONCLUSION The main findings were the similarity in pain control, response rates and main adverse reactions among opioids. Changes in therapy schedules were notable over time. A considerable proportion of patients were nonresponders or poor responders. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT01809106 (https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01809106?term=cerp&rank=2).
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- O Corli
- Department of Oncology, Unità di Ricerca nel Dolore e Cure Palliative.
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- Department of Oncology, Laboratorio di Ricerca Clinica, IRCCS-Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri, Milan
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- Department of Oncology, Unità di Ricerca nel Dolore e Cure Palliative
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- Department of Oncology, Unità di Ricerca nel Dolore e Cure Palliative
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- Department of Oncology, Laboratorio di Ricerca Clinica, IRCCS-Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri, Milan
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- Department of Oncology, Unità di Ricerca nel Dolore e Cure Palliative; Department of Statistics, Università di Milano, Milan
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- Palliative Care Complex Structure, Terapia del dolore e Riabilitazione, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
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- S.S.D. Epidemiology, Genetics and Pharmacogenomics, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Ospedale di U.O.C. di Oncologia Mirano-ASL 13 Regione Veneto, Mirano
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- Department of Orthogeriatrics, S.S.D. Cure Palliative, riabilitazione e stabilizzazione E.O. Ospedali Galliera, Genova
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- Oncology Unit, Ospedale di Piacenza, Piacenza
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- Unit of Supportive and Simultaneous Care, Medical Oncology Division USL, Modena
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- UOC Medical Oncology, Ospedale SS Trinità, Sora
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- Palliative Care, P.O. di Salemi-ASP 9, Trapani
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- U.O.S Obstetric Anasthesia and Pain Therapy, Opedale Sacro Cuore di Gesù - Fatebenefratelli, Benevento
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- Palliative Care Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Valtellina e Valchiavenna, Morbegno
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Respiratory, Nephrological, Anaesthetics and Geriatrics, Policlinico Universitario Umberto I, Rome
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- Unit of Oncology, RCCS-Fondazione Salvatore Maugeri, Pavia
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- Centre for Pain Medicine M. TIENGO, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan
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- UOSD Treatment of Lung Cancer Complications, AO Dei Colli Monaldi Cotugno CTO Ospedale Monaldi, Napoli
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- Department of Oncology, Ospedale San Raffaele IRCCS, Milan
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- Scientific Direction, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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Burgio SL, Conteduca V, Rudnas B, Carrozza F, Campadelli E, Bianchi E, Fabbri P, Montanari M, Carretta E, Menna C, De Giorgi U. PSA flare with abiraterone in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. Clin Genitourin Cancer 2014; 13:39-43. [PMID: 24999168 DOI: 10.1016/j.clgc.2014.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2014] [Revised: 05/10/2014] [Accepted: 06/03/2014] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to assess early serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) changes in patients treated with abiraterone and to correlate those changes with clinical outcome. PATIENTS AND METHODS We retrospectively evaluated 103 patients with castrate-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) treated with compassionate use of abiraterone in Romagna, Italy. In these patients, serum PSA levels were monitored every 4 weeks, and a time course of serum PSA levels was obtained. The PSA flare phenomenon was evaluated. The log-rank test was applied to compare survival between groups of patients according to early PSA level changes. RESULTS Of 103 patients, 43 (41.7%) had an immediate PSA response, whereas 9 (8.7%) had an initial PSA flare. Of the 9 patients with PSA flare, 5 attained a subsequent PSA response. The temporary PSA flare exceeded baseline values by a median of 19.7% (range, 5%-62.9%). The median PFS of the 9 patients in the PSA-flare group was higher compared with patients without the PSA flare (10.5 vs. 6.4 months; P = .0999) but was similar to the subgroup of patients with immediate PSA response (10.5 vs. 10.7 months; P = .7019). In the multivariate analysis, only the PSA response remained as a predictor of progression-free survival (PFS) (P < .0001) and overall survival (OS) (P = .0003), respectively. CONCLUSION PSA flare occurs not infrequently in patients with CRPC who respond to abiraterone. Patients should be informed of this possible PSA flare phenomenon.
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- Salvatore L Burgio
- Department of Medical Oncology, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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- Biostatistic and Clinical Trials Unit, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, Cervesi Hospital, Cattolica, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, Santa Maria delle Croci Hospital, Ravenna, Italy
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- Biostatistic and Clinical Trials Unit, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy.
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Ferreri AJM, Ciceri F, Brandes AA, Montanari M, Balzarotti M, Spina M, Ilariucci F, Zaja F, Stelitano C, Bobbio F, Corazzelli G, Baldini L, Reni M. MATILDE chemotherapy regimen for primary CNS lymphoma: Results at a median follow-up of 12 years. Neurology 2014; 82:1370-3. [DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000000314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Magni M, Nicola MD, Patti C, Scimè R, Mulè A, Rambaldi A, Intermesoli T, Viero P, Tarella C, Gueli A, Bergui L, Trentin L, Barzan A, Benedetti F, Ambrosetti A, Di Raimondo F, Chiarenza A, Parvis G, Billio A, Attolico I, Olivieri A, Montanari M, Carlo-Stella C, Matteucci P, Devizzi L, Guidetti A, Viviani S, Valagussa P, Gianni AM. Results of a randomized trial comparing high-dose chemotherapy plus Auto-SCT and R-FC in CLL at diagnosis. Bone Marrow Transplant 2014; 49:485-91. [DOI: 10.1038/bmt.2013.214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2013] [Revised: 11/19/2013] [Accepted: 11/19/2013] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Todeschini P, La Manna G, Dalmastri V, Feliciangeli G, Cuna V, Montanari M, Angelini M, Scolari M, Stefoni S. Incidence of Late Deep Venous Thrombosis Among Renal Transplant Patients. Transplant Proc 2013; 45:2666-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2013.07.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Montanari M. Volume4Volume. HANDCHIR MIKROCHIR P 2013. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1341622] [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: 10/26/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to determine the potential of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) membranes used for guided bone and tissue regeneration. A patient with insufficient alveolar ridge width in aesthetic zone was enrolled. The patient's blood was centrifuged to obtain PRF membranes. Autogenous bone graft was mixed with bovine hydroxyapatite, PRF particles and applied to fill the defect. Five PRF membranes were placed over the bone mix. After 4 months a cone-beam CT was performed to evaluate bone regeneration. The use of PRF as cover membrane permitted a rapid epithelisation and represented an effective barrier versus epithelial cell penetration. After 4 months the site appeared precociously healed and the bone volume increased. This new approach represents a predictable method of augmenting deficient alveolar ridges. Guided bone regeneration with PRF showed limitation compared with guided bone regeneration using collagen membrane in terms of bone gain. The association of collagen membrane and PRF could be a good association.
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- Marco Montanari
- Unit of Dentistry for Special Care, Department of Oral Science, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Montanari M, Fabbri F, Rondini E, Frassineti GL, Mattioli R, Carloni S, Scarpi E, Zoli W, Amadori D, Cruciani G. Phase II trial of non-pegylated liposomal doxorubicin and low-dose prednisone in second-line chemotherapy for hormone-refractory prostate cancer. Tumori 2013. [PMID: 23389354 DOI: 10.1700/1217.13491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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AIMS AND BACKGROUND Non-pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (NPLD) (Myocet) has shown marked in vitro activity in castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) and also in docetaxel-resistant cells, higher than that shown by pegylated liposomal doxorubicin. Its activity would seem to be due to a high intracellular drug concentration and induction of Golgi-dependent apoptosis. On the basis of these results, a clinical study was designed to assess the activity of NPLD and low-dose prednisone in second-line therapy. METHODS Fifty-four patients were enrolled and evaluated. Eligibility criteria were histologically confirmed CRPC, PSA >20 ng/mL or measurable lesions according to the RECIST criteria, previous docetaxel-based chemotherapy, and adequate cardiac function. Patients were treated with weekly intravenous NPLD 25 mg/m2 and daily prednisone 10 mg until progression. RESULTS Median patient age was 69 years (range, 52-83) and median baseline PSA concentration was 120 ng/mL (range, 5.35-4350). Sixteen (29.6%) patients had measurable lesions. Objective or PSA responses (>50% reduction) were observed in 8 (14.8%) patients. The median time to progression was 2.8 months and the median overall survival was 11.3 months. Toxicity was generally mild (grade 1-2) and infrequent, with grade 3-4 neutropenia in 12.9% of cases. Grade 3 nonhematological toxicities included nausea in 2 patients (3.7%) and fatigue and stomatitis in 1 case (1.9%). No drug-related serious adverse events were reported. CONCLUSIONS Weekly administration of NPLD is a well tolerated treatment with proven albeit limited activity.
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- Marco Montanari
- Oncology Unit, Santa Maria delle Croci Hospital, Viale Randi 5, Ravenna, Italy.
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Corli O, Montanari M, Greco M, Brunelli C, Kaasa S, Caraceni A, Apolone G. How to evaluate the effect of pain treatments in cancer patients: Results from a longitudinal outcomes and endpoint Italian cohort study. Eur J Pain 2012; 17:858-66. [DOI: 10.1002/j.1532-2149.2012.00257.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/06/2012] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- O. Corli
- Center for the Evaluation and Research on Pain (CERP); Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche ‘Mario Negri’; Milan; Italy
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- Center for the Evaluation and Research on Pain (CERP); Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche ‘Mario Negri’; Milan; Italy
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- Direzione Scientifica; Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova - IRCCS; Reggio Emilia; Italy
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Montanari M, Callea M, Battelli F, Corinaldesi G, Sapigni L, Marchetti C, Piana G, Fedele G. Oral rehabilitation with implant-supported overdenture (ISO) in four children with ectodermal dysplasia. Head Face Med 2012. [PMCID: PMC3360394 DOI: 10.1186/1746-160x-8-s1-p7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Fiorini E, Cipriano V, De Molo C, Righi S, Ainora ME, Arcelli A, Bertusi C, Montanari M, Bianchi G, Serra C. Real-time elastography as a noninvasive technique for quantification of fibrosis in patients with chronic viral liver disease: Preliminary findings. J Ultrasound 2012; 15:220-5. [PMID: 23730385 DOI: 10.1016/j.jus.2012.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Real-time elastography (RTE) is a novel technique for measuring tissue elasticity. The aims of this study were to prospectively measure liver stiffness with RTE in patients with chronic viral hepatitis and to evaluate the possible correlation between RTE data and the extent of fibrosis based on liver biopsy findings (Ishak score). MATERIAL AND METHODS Between February and October 2011, 26 patients (18M, 8F, mean age 41 ± 13 [standard deviation], range 22-62) with chronic viral hepatitis were prospectively evaluated with ultrasonography (US) that included RTE. All patients then underwent US-guided percutaneous liver biopsy (right lobe) for evaluation of fibrosis. Examinations were performed with a iU22 scanner (Philips, Bothell, WA, USA); a convex transducer (C5-1) was used for the US examination, and a linear transducer (L12-5) for RTE. In the RTE images, relative tissue stiffness is expressed according to a color scale with soft areas represented in green/red and hard areas in blue. Patients were examined in the supine position in suspended normal respiration; three loops of 20 RTE frames were recorded for each case. For each patient, we calculated the mean strain ratio (MSR) for the 3 loops. The Spearman correlation coefficient was used to assess correlation between the ASR and fibrosis stage (F) reflected by the Ishak score. RESULTS The Spearman coefficient showed significant correlation between the MSR and F (Rho = 0.470, p = 0.015). CONCLUSIONS RTE appears to be a useful tool for noninvasive evaluation of fibrosis in patients with chronic viral hepatitis although these findings need to be confirmed in larger case series.
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- Department of Digestive Diseases and Internal Medicine, St. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Italy
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The aim of this study was to describe the clinical treatment of young patients, affected by ectodermal dysplasia (ED), and to possibly establish clinical guidelines. The study design was case series. ED syndromes (EDs) are a heterogeneous group of inherited diseases characterised by abnormal development of tissues of ectodermal origin. The most common form of EDs is X linked hypohidrotic ED (HED). Characteristic triad of HED is oligo-anodontia, hypotricosis, hypo-anhydrosis. Oligo-anodontia is one of the most severe impairment, since it affects chewing, swallowing, speech, esthetics and social relation. Early prosthetic rehabilitation (at 2-3 years of age), with partial or complete dentures, is essential to improve oral function and reduce the social impairment.
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- Marco Montanari
- Unit of Dentistry for Disables Department of Oral Science, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Maxillo Facial Surgery and Paediatric Dentistry, Institute for Maternal and Child Health – IRCCS ‘Burlo Garofolo’, Trieste, Italy
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- Unit of Dentistry for Disables Department of Oral Science, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Unit of Dentistry for Disables Department of Oral Science, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Callea M, Yavuz I, Deroma L, Montanari M, Clarich G, Maglione M, Albertini E, Garavelli L. Oral manifestation of Goltz-Gorlin syndrome in a young girl. Head Face Med 2012. [PMCID: PMC3360262 DOI: 10.1186/1746-160x-8-s1-p8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Sansone VA, Ricci C, Montanari M, Apolone G, Rose M, Meola G. Measuring quality of life impairment in skeletal muscle channelopathies. Eur J Neurol 2012; 19:1470-6. [PMID: 22607270 PMCID: PMC3492909 DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-1331.2012.03751.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2012] [Accepted: 04/02/2012] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Background and purpose Fatigue and pain have been previously shown to be important determinants for decreasing quality of life (QoL) in one report in patients with non-dystrophic myotonia. The aims of our study were to assess QoL in skeletal muscle channelopathies (SMC) using INQoL (individualized QoL) and SF-36 questionnaires. Methods We administered INQoL and SF-36 to 66 Italian patients with SMC (26: periodic paralysis, 36: myotonia congenita and 4: Andersen-Tawil) and compared the results in 422 patients with myotonic dystrophies (DM1: 382; and DM2: 40). Results (i) INQoL index in SMC is similar to that in DMs (P = 0.79). (ii) Patients with myotonia congenita have the worst perception of QoL. (iii) Myotonia has the most detrimental effect on patients with myotonia congenita, followed by patients with DM2 and then by patients with DM1 and hyperkalemic periodic paralysis. (iv) Pain is a significant complaint in patients with myotonia congenita, hypokalemic periodic paralysis and DM2 but not in DM1. (v) Fatigue has a similar detrimental effect on all patient groups except for patients with hyperkalemic periodic paralysis in whom muscle weakness and myotonia more than fatigue affect QoL perception. (vi) Muscle symptoms considered in INQoL correlate with physical symptoms assessed by SF-36 (R from −0.34 to −0.76). Conclusions QoL perception in patients with SMC is similar to that of patients with DMs, chronic multisystem disabling conditions. Our results provide information to target treatment and health care of these patients. The sensitivity of INQoL to changes in QoL in the SMC needs to be further explored in longitudinal studies.
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- V A Sansone
- Department of Neurology, University of Milan, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Milan, Italy.
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Dazzi C, Cariello A, Casanova C, Verlicchi A, Montanari M, Papiani G, Freier E, Mazza V, Milandri C, Gamboni A, Papi M, Leoni M, Cruciani G, Vertogen B. Gemcitabine and paclitaxel combination as second-line chemotherapy in patients with small-cell lung cancer: a phase II study. Clin Lung Cancer 2012; 14:28-33. [PMID: 22537509 DOI: 10.1016/j.cllc.2012.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2012] [Revised: 03/05/2012] [Accepted: 03/05/2012] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although small-cell lung cancer is a chemosensitive malignancy, most patients rapidly relapse. Results of second-line treatment are generally poor. We conducted a phase II study to evaluate the activity and toxicity of a combination of gemcitabine and paclitaxel as second-line chemotherapy. PATIENTS AND METHODS Eligible patients were refractory or relapsed small-cell lung cancer, with an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of 0-2 and measurable disease. Paclitaxel was administered at 135 mg/m(2) days 1 and 8 immediately followed by gemcitabine at 1000 mg/m(2) every 3 weeks up to 6 courses. Restaging of disease was scheduled every 3 courses. RESULTS Forty-one patients were enrolled. The median age was 65 years. Nineteen patients were considered refractory (progressive disease during or within 90 days from completion of first-line treatment), whereas 22 patients were chemotherapy sensitive. A total of 135 courses was administered (range, 1-6; median, 3). Nine patients achieved a partial remission (partial response, 22%), and 10 patients had stable disease (24%), with a disease control rate (partial response + stable disease) of 46%: in 12 (55%) of 22 patients who were sensitive and in 7 (37%) of 19 patients with refractory disease, respectively. All partial responses but one were observed in the sensitive group. The median duration of response was 5 months. The most-frequent severe toxicities were neutropenia grade 3-4 and neurologic grade 3 in 24% and 7% of delivered courses, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The combination of gemcitabine and paclitaxel investigated in our study achieved a high disease control rate, but the schedule we adopted appeared to be quite toxic.
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- Claudio Dazzi
- IRST: Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori, Meldola (FC), Italy.
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Apolone G, Deandrea S, Montanari M, Corli O, Greco MT, Cavuto S. Evaluation of the comparative analgesic effectiveness of transdermal and oral opioids in cancer patients: a propensity score analysis. Eur J Pain 2011; 16:229-38. [PMID: 22323375 DOI: 10.1002/j.1532-2149.2011.00020.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/12/2011] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND Transdermal delivery systems containing fentanyl or buprenorphine, despite the relatively lack of comparative studies, have reached an impressive share of the market in several countries. In the context of a wider observational study, we applied the propensity score to test the comparative effectiveness of the two routes of administration (oral vs. transdermal). METHODS We applied the propensity score in a subgroup of patients (starting the World Health Organization third step therapy during the scheduled follow-up of 28 days) using pre-planned primary (pain intensity change) and secondary endpoints, such as increase in doses, need for switching and safety profile. Univariate and multivariate analyses were carried out. RESULTS Three-hundred sixty-six eligible cases were analysed. We found a difference among the two groups in terms of variables potentially associated with therapy choice and outcomes. After adjusting for propensity score, results were in favour of transdermal delivery systems for the primary endpoint (odds ratio 1.68; p = 0.04). A similar trend was also present for the other secondary endpoints. Only in the case of nausea and vomiting, patients receiving transdermal delivery systems reported a higher frequency of events. CONCLUSION The application of the propensity score has helped understand better the actual effectiveness of transdermal delivery systems that are at least equivalent to the oral opioids, and even more effective for pain intensity reduction.
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- G Apolone
- Direzione Scientifica, Azienda Ospedaliera Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova, IRCCS, Reggio-Emilia, Italy.
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Fabbri F, Zoli W, Carloni S, Ulivi P, Arienti C, Brigliadori G, Montanari M, Tesei A, Silvestrini R, Amadori D. Activity of different anthracycline formulations in hormone-refractory prostate cancer cell lines: Role of golgi apparatus. J Cell Physiol 2011; 226:3035-42. [DOI: 10.1002/jcp.22654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Crespo M, Collado S, Mir M, Hurtado S, Cao H, Barbosa F, Serra C, Hidalgo C, Faura A, Garcia de Lomas J, Montero M, Horcajada JP, Puig JM, Pascual J, Ulusal Okyay G, Uludag K, Sozen H, Arman D, Dalgic A, Guz G, Fraile P, Garcia-Cosmes P, Rosado C, Gonzalez C, Tabernero JM, Costa C, Saldan A, Astegiano S, Terlizzi ME, Messina M, Bergallo M, Segoloni G, Cavallo R, Schwarz A, Grosshennig A, Heim A, Broecker V, Haller H, Linnenweber S, Liborio AB, Mendoza TR, Esmeraldo RM, Oliveira MLMB, Nogueira Paes FJV, Silva Junior GB, Daher EF, Hodgson K, Baharani J, Fenton A, Baharani J, Mjoen G, Hartmann A, Reisaeter A, Midtvedt K, Dahle DO, Holdaas H, Shabir S, Lukacik P, Bevins A, Basnayake K, Bental A, Hughes RG, Cockwell P, Burrows R, Hutchison CA, Varma P, Kumar A, Hooda A, Badwal S, Barrios C, Mir M, Crespo M, Fumado L, Frances A, Puig JM, Horcajada JP, Arango O, Pascual J, Pawlik A, Chudek J, Kolonko A, Wilk J, Jalowiecki P, Wiecek A, Teplan V, Kralova-Lesna I, Mahrova A, Racek J, tollova M, Maggisano V, Caracciolo V, Solazzo A, Montanari M, Della Grotta F, Nakazawa D, Nishio S, Nakagaki T, Ishikawa Y, Ito M, Shibazaki S, Shimoda N, Miura M, Morita K, Nonomura K, Koike T, Locsey L, Seres I, Sztanek F, Harangi M, Padra J, Asztalos L, Paragh G, Rodriguez-Reimundes E, Soler-Pujol G, Diaz CH, Davalos-Michel M, Vilches AR, Laham G, Mjoen G, Stavem K, Midtvedt K, Norby G, Holdaas H, Tutal E, Canver B, Can S, Sezer S, Colak T, Kolonko A, Chudek J, Wiecek A, Paschoalin R, Barros X, Duran C, Torregrosa JV, Crespo M, Mir M, Barrios C, Faura A, Tellez E, Marin M, Puig JM, Pascual J, Smalcelj R, Smalcelj A, Claes K, Petit T, Bammens B, Kuypers D, Naesens M, Vanrenterghem Y, Evenepoel P, Gerhart MK, Colbus S, Seiler S, Grun O, Fliser D, Heine GH, Vincenti F, Grinyo J, Larsen C, Medina Pestana J, Vanrenterghem Y, Dong Y, Thomas D, Charpentier B, Luna E, Martinez R, Cerezo I, Ferreira F, Cubero J, Villa J, Martinez C, Garcia C, Rodrigo E, Santos L, Pinera C, Quintela E, Ruiz JC, Fernandez-Fresnedo G, Palomar R, Gomez-Alamillo C, Martin de Francisco AL, Arias M, Grinyo J, Nainan G, del Carmen Rial M, Steinberg S, Vincenti F, Dong Y, Thomas D, Kamar N, Durrbach A, Grinyo J, Vanrenterghem Y, Becker T, Florman S, Lang P, del Carmen Rial M, Schnitzler M, Duan T, Block A, Medina Pestana J, Sawosz M, Cieciura T, Durlik M, Perkowska A, Sikora P, Beck B, De Mauri A, Brambilla M, Stratta P, Chiarinotti D, De Leo M, Attou S, Arzour H, Boudrifa N, Mekhlouf N, Gaouar A, Merazga S, Kalem K, Haddoum F. Transplantation: clinical studies. Clin Kidney J 2011. [DOI: 10.1093/ndtplus/4.s2.43] [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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Montanari M. Der V-Effekt: Von der Faltenkorrektur zum Volumen. HANDCHIR MIKROCHIR P 2011. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1277673] [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: 10/18/2022] Open
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Montanari M, Prati C, Piana G. Differential hydrolytic degradation of dentin bonds when luting carbon fiber posts to the root canal. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal 2011; 16:e411-7. [DOI: 10.4317/medoral.16.e411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2010] [Accepted: 04/24/2010] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Montanari M, Fabbri F, Frassineti L, Rondini E, Mattioli R, Luzi Fedeli S, Turci D, Carloni S, Amadori D, Cruciani G. Phase II trial of nonpegylated liposomal doxorubicin and low-dose prednisone in second-line chemotherapy for hormone-refractory prostate cancer: A translational study. J Clin Oncol 2010. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2010.28.15_suppl.4683] [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: 11/20/2022] Open
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Sansone VA, Panzeri M, Montanari M, Apolone G, Gandossini S, Rose MR, Politano L, Solimene C, Siciliano G, Volpi L, Angelini C, Palmieri A, Toscano A, Musumeci O, Mongini T, Vercelli L, Massa R, Panico MB, Grandi M, Meola G. Italian validation of INQoL, a quality of life questionnaire for adults with muscle diseases. Eur J Neurol 2010; 17:1178-1187. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-1331.2010.02992.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- V. A. Sansone
- Department Neurology, University of Milan, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato
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- Department Neurology, University of Milan, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato
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- Mario Negri Institute, Laboratory for Translational and Outcome Research, Department Oncology, Milan, Italy
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- Mario Negri Institute, Laboratory for Translational and Outcome Research, Department Oncology, Milan, Italy
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- Department Neurology, University of Milan, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato
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- Department Neurology, Kings College, University of London, London, UK
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- Department of Cardiomyology and Clinical Genetic, University of Naples, Naples
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- Department of Cardiomyology and Clinical Genetic, University of Naples, Naples
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of Pisa, Pisa
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of Pisa, Pisa
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of Padua, Padua
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of Padua, Padua
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- Neurological and Neurosurgery Institute, University of Messina, Messina
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- Neurological and Neurosurgery Institute, University of Messina, Messina
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of Turin, Turin
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of Turin, Turin
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of Tor Vergata and Fond IRCCS S Lucia, Rome
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of Tor Vergata and Fond IRCCS S Lucia, Rome
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- Respiratory Physiopathology, Costa Masnaga, Como, Italy
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- Department Neurology, University of Milan, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato
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Coppi G, Montanari M, Rossi T, Bondi M, Iannuccelli V. Cellular uptake and toxicity of microparticles in a perspective of polymyxin B oral administration. Int J Pharm 2010; 385:42-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2009.10.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2009] [Revised: 10/07/2009] [Accepted: 10/08/2009] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Parenti S, Ferrarini F, Zini R, Montanari M, Losi L, Canovi B, Ferrari S, Grande A. Mesalazine inhibits the beta-catenin signalling pathway acting through the upregulation of mu-protocadherin gene in colo-rectal cancer cells. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2010; 31:108-19. [PMID: 19785626 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2009.04149.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Several reports indicate that mesalazine (5-aminosalicylic acid, 5-ASA) is a promising candidate for the chemoprevention of colo-rectal cancer because of its ability to reach the purpose avoiding the unwanted side effects usually associated with prolonged administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. This activity of 5-ASA is probably the consequence of a number of effects determined on colo-rectal cancer cells, consisting of reduced proliferation, increased apoptosis and activation of cell cycle checkpoints and DNA repair processes. A recent observation has suggested that inhibition of beta-catenin signalling could induce these cellular effects. AIM To characterize better the capacity of 5-ASA to inhibit the beta-catenin signalling pathway. METHODS Genes belonging to the beta-catenin signalling pathway were analysed in colo-rectal cancer cell lines treated with 5-ASA using a combination of laboratory assays that are able to detect their phenotypic expression and functional activity. RESULTS The results obtained indicated that 5-ASA induces the expression of a protein called mu-protocadherin that belongs to the cadherin superfamily and is able to sequester beta-catenin on the plasmatic membrane of treated cells hampering its function. CONCLUSION These findings suggest that mu-protocadherin might be employed as a biological marker to monitor the chemopreventive efficacy of 5-ASA.
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- S Parenti
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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Fabbri F, Carloni S, Brigliadori G, Ulivi P, Tesei A, Montanari M, Amadori D, Silvestrini R, Zoli W. Abstract A83: Liposomal doxorubicin induces Golgi-dependent apoptosis in hormone-refractory prostate cancer cell lines (HRPC). Mol Cancer Ther 2009. [DOI: 10.1158/1535-7163.targ-09-a83] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Purpose: The current efficacy of HRPC therapy is disappointing and new agents and therapeutic modalities are urgently required. The aims of the present work were to examine the mechanisms of action and the in vitro activity of liposomal doxorubicin in HRPC cell lines.
Methods: Doxorubicin (Doxo) and liposomal Doxo (Myocet®) activity was assessed by SRB test, and apoptosis by TdT assay, in DU145 and DU145-R HRPC cell lines. Intracellular drug incorporation and localization was analyzed by fluorescence image microscopy, CD95 and GD3 expression by cytofluorimetry, and protein marker alterations by Western blot.
Results: Myocet® showed a higher cytotoxic activity than Doxo in both cell lines, particularly in docetaxel-resistant DU145-R cells after a 72-h exposure, with 70% of apoptotic cells at 1/10 of the plasma peak concentration. In addition, cytofluorimetry and fluorescence microscopy revealed that Myocet® achieved higher intracellular concentrations than Doxo. The liposomal anthracycline formulation was found to concentrate primarily in the Golgi apparatus and induced a significant increase in the expression of CD95 death receptor, GD3 ganglioside, and caspase-2 and -3 in both cell lines. Interestingly, Myocet® also induced a stronger Mcl-1 downregulation than Doxo, although this was more pronounced in the parental DU145 cell line.
Conclusions: Myocet® demonstrates a remarkable activity in HRPC cells, particularly in those previously resistant to Doxo, probably due to its high intracellular drug concentration and Golgi localization. Myocet® appears to have two mechanisms of action: a conventional anthracycline-induced DNA damage-dependent apoptosis, and a Golgi-dependent cell death pathway, confirmed by the increase in CD95, GD3 and caspase-2 and -3 expression. Our results strengthen the hypotheses that the Golgi apparatus may act as a stress sensor, and that organelles other than mitochondria may trigger cell death, further proof that combinatorial targeting of diverse cell death pathways may improve the efficacy of anti-cancer strategies. In conclusion, our data advocate further evaluations of Myocet® as a second line treatment for advanced HRPC.
Citation Information: Mol Cancer Ther 2009;8(12 Suppl):A83.
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- Francesco Fabbri
- 1 Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la cura dei Tumori (I.R.S.T.), Meldola, Italy
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Marchionni C, Bonsi L, Alviano F, Lanzoni G, Di Tullio A, Costa R, Montanari M, Tazzari PL, Ricci F, Pasquinelli G, Orrico C, Grossi A, Prati C, Bagnara GP. Angiogenic potential of human dental pulp stromal (stem) cells. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2009; 22:699-706. [PMID: 19822086 DOI: 10.1177/039463200902200315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Dental pulp is a heterogeneous microenviroment where unipotent progenitor and pluripotent mesenchymal stem cells cohabit. In this study we investigated whether human dental pulp stromal (stem) cells (DP-SCs) committed to the angiogenic fate. DP-SCs showed the specific mesenchymal immunophenotypical profile positive for CD29, CD44, CD73, CD105, CD166 and negative for CD14, CD34, CD45, in accordance with that reported for bone marrow-derived SCs. The Oct-4 expression in DP-SCs, evaluated through RT-PCR analysis, increased in relation with the number of the passages in cell culture and decreased after angiogenic induction. In agreement with their multipotency, DP-SCs differentiated toward osteogenic and adipogenic commitments. In angiogenic experiments, differentiation of DP-SCs, through vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) induction, was evaluated by in vitro matrigel assay and by cytometric analysis. Accordingly, endothelial-specific markers like Flt-1 and KDR were basally expressed and they increased after exposure to VEGF together with the occurrence of ICAM-1 and von Willebrand factor positive cells. In addition, VEGF-induced DP-SCs maintained endothelial cell-like features when cultured in a 3-D fibrin mesh, displaying focal organization into capillary-like structures. The DP-SC angiogenic potential may prove a remarkable tool for novel approaches to developing tissue-engineered vascular grafts which are useful when vascularization of ischemic tissues is required.
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- C Marchionni
- Department of Histology, Embryology and Applied Biology, University of Bologna, and Transfusion Medicine Service, S. Orsola Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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Lemoli RM, D'Addio A, Marotta G, Pezzullo L, Zuffa E, Montanari M, De Vivo A, Bonini A, Galieni P, Carella AM, Guidi S, Michieli M, Olivieri A, Bosi A. BU/melphalan and auto-SCT in AML patients in first CR: a ‘Gruppo Italiano Trapianto di Midollo Osseo (GITMO)’ retrospective study. Bone Marrow Transplant 2009; 45:640-6. [DOI: 10.1038/bmt.2009.235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Fabbri F, Montanari M, Cruciani G, Amadori D, Zoli W. Translational study of the activity of liposomal doxorubicin formulations in hormone-refractory prostate cancer. J Clin Oncol 2009. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2009.27.15_suppl.e16026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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e16026 Background: The efficacy of therapy for hormone-refractory prostate cancer (HRPC) is still unsatisfactory and new agents and therapeutic modalities are needed. The aims of the present work were to examine the in vitro activity and mechanisms of action of different doxorubicin formulations in HRPC cell lines and to assess the clinical potential of liposomal doxorubicin as second-line therapy in HRPC patients. Methods: Doxorubicin (Doxo), liposomal Doxo (Myocet) and pegylated liposomal Doxo (Caelyx) activity were assessed in vitro in PC3, DU145, and DU-R (partially resistant to docetaxel) cell lines by SRB test, and apoptosis was evaluated by TdT-assay and fluorescence image microscopy. On the basis of our in vitro results, a multicenter phase II trial was carried out in which a weekly administration of Myocet (25 mg/m2) and low-dose prednisone was given as second-line treatment after docetaxel failure. Objective responses were evaluated every nine weeks by PSA testing and by imaging for measurable lesions. Results: Myocet showed a higher cytotoxic activity than the other Doxo formulations in all cell lines, especially after a 72-h exposure, with already 70% of apoptotic cells at one tenth of the plasma peak concentration. Cytofluorimetry and fluorescence microscopy showed maximum Myocet concentration in the Golgi apparatus and at higher levels than those reached by the other Doxo formulations. The clinical trial completed the planned accrual of 43 patients and has achieved the principal endpoints of a PSA response (> 50%) in more than 20% of patients and of stable disease, at 9 weeks, in 38% of patients. Toxicity was generally mild, with grade 2 leucopenia and grade 3 neutropenia observed in only 2 patients. No serious drug-related adverse events were reported, and there were no cases of heart failure or of >10% decrease in LVEF. Conclusions: Myocet showed a higher activity on HRPC cells than the other Doxo formulations, which was probably due to a higher intracellular drug concentration, slower drug release and Golgi-dependent apoptosis. In the phase II study, Myocet and prednisone proved to be an effective and well tolerated regimen as second-line treatment for HRPC and warrant further evaluation. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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- F. Fabbri
- I.R.S.T., Meldola, Italy; Santa Maria delle Croci Hospital, Ravenna, Italy
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- I.R.S.T., Meldola, Italy; Santa Maria delle Croci Hospital, Ravenna, Italy
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- I.R.S.T., Meldola, Italy; Santa Maria delle Croci Hospital, Ravenna, Italy
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- I.R.S.T., Meldola, Italy; Santa Maria delle Croci Hospital, Ravenna, Italy
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- I.R.S.T., Meldola, Italy; Santa Maria delle Croci Hospital, Ravenna, Italy
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Pileri S, Poggi S, Baglioni P, Montanari M, Sabattini E, Galieni P, Tazzari PL, Gobbi M, Cavo M, Falini B. Histology and immunohistology of bone marrow biopsy in multiple myeloma. Eur J Haematol Suppl 2009; 51:52-9. [PMID: 2627992 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0609.1989.tb01493.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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B5-fixed/paraffin-embedded Jamshidi needle biopsies from 125 multiple myeloma patients were reviewed according to both morphological and immunohistological criteria. At microscopic examination, the following parameters were evaluated: i) grade of malignancy (low = 56; intermediate = 50; high = 19); ii) growth pattern (interstitial +/- sheets/nodules = 90; nodular = 13; packed marrow = 18; sarcomatous = 4); III) histological stage (I = 64; II = 35; III = 26). Comparison of the findings in trephine biopsies and aspirates showed that in 30% of the cases the latter led to an underestimation of the tumor burden. Immunohistochemical determination of Ig easily allowed: i) differential diagnosis from exuberant reactive plasmacytosis; ii) recognition and counting of neoplastic plasma cells; iii) detection of minimal residual disease after treatment. Immunohistochemistry also confirmed phenotypic aberration of neoplastic plasma cells, showing positivity for CD45, EMA, and cytokeratins in 14%, 59%, and 25% of the cases, respectively. Furthermore, it displayed expression of the P-glycoprotein in 4/8 resistant cases. These findings underline that routinely processed Jamshidi needle biopsies can be of great value in the study of patients with multiple myeloma.
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Montanari M, Pitzolu G, Felline C, Piana G. Marginal seal evaluation of different resin sealants used in pits and fissures. An in vitro study. Eur J Paediatr Dent 2008; 9:125-131. [PMID: 18844441] [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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UNLABELLED ATM: Oral health is important for everyone, but specially for children and people requiring special care owing to impaired manual ability. Primary prevention, with correct oral hygiene, proper diet, use of fluoride and pit and fissure sealants, can reduce caries risk thereby improving patients' quality of life. The first aim of this paper was to assess the marginal microleakage of different pit and fissure sealants after immersion in a cariogenic solution. The second aim was to evaluate the ability of the materials to penetrate into the bottom of the fissure. METHODS 32 posterior teeth were divided into four groups based on the type of sealant tested: Concise, Clinpro, Fissurit, Fissurit F. Samples were immersed and stored in a lactic acid solution (pH 4.4, 0.1 M) at 37 degrees C for different periods: 1 day; 3 days; 7 days; 10 days. Then each sample was stored in erythrosine solution for 24 hours at 37 degrees C. Each sample was sectioned in a mesio-distal direction and evaluated at the stereomicroscope and subsequently at SEM. RESULTS SEM analysis showed that Clinpro and Concise obtained a good penetration inside the fissure and a good adaptation to the enamel wall, while Fissurit and Fissurit F showed gaps at the sealant-enamel interface and voids. CONCLUSION Sealant application is an important means for caries prevention but, for a lasting effect, it must be associated with good oral hygiene and regular dental check-ups.
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- Department of Oral Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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BACKGROUND Pain is a major health care problem for patients with cancer: despite the existence of guidelines for cancer pain management, undertreatment is a widespread problem. Pain Management Indexes (PMIs) evaluate the congruence between the patient's reported level of pain and the intensity/strength of the analgesic therapy. Negative scores indicate inadequate prescriptions. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a Medline search using terms for 'pain management', 'index' or 'measure' to select studies which measured undertreatment in cancer settings. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression identified associations between independent predictors and high prevalence of undertreatment. RESULTS Among the 44 studies identified, 26 studies used the PMI as proposed by Cleeland. The range of negative PMI varied from 8% to 82% with a weighted mean value of 43%. In multivariate analyses, factors associated with negative PMI were date of publication before 2001, provenance from Europe or Asia and countries with a gross national income per capita < $40,000 per year and a care setting not specific for cancer. Age was not a significant predictor for undertreatment. CONCLUSION Nearly one of two patients with cancer pain is undertreated. The percentage is high, but consists of a large variability of undertreatment across studies and settings.
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- Laboratory of Epidemiological Methods, Department of Epidemiology, Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research, Milan, Italy.
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Venturelli C, Zeo SM, Macini P, Angelini P, Bellini R, Veronesi R, Montanari M. A regional plan of the Emilia-Romagna regional bureau for Aedes albopictus control--year 2008. Parassitologia 2008; 50:129. [PMID: 18693578] [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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Following the outbreak of Chikungunya virus fever occurred in the summer 2007 in Emila Romagna (an administrative region located along the Adriatic (East) coast of Italy) a regional plan for Aedes albopicus control has been implemented. The major items of the plan are here reported and discussed.
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- Local Health Services (AUSL), Dept of public Health, Province of Forli, Cesena.
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Vit A, De Pauli F, Sponza M, Mazzer M, Foltran L, Montanari M, Piccoli G, Fasola G, Gasparini D, Aprile G. Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) with doxorubicin eluting beads (DEB) for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). J Clin Oncol 2008. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2008.26.15_suppl.4598] [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: 11/20/2022] Open
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Montanari M, Degl’Innocenti E, Maggini R, Pacifici S, Pardossi A, Guidi L. Effect of nitrate fertilization and saline stress on the contents of active constituents of Echinacea angustifolia DC. Food Chem 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2007.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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