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Marri I, Grillo S, Amato M, Ossicini S, Pulci O. Interplay of Quantum Confinement and Strain Effects in Type I to Type II Transition in GeSi Core-Shell Nanocrystals. J Phys Chem C Nanomater Interfaces 2023; 127:1209-1219. [PMID: 36704663 PMCID: PMC9869394 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.2c07024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The electronic properties of hydrogenated, spherical SiGe and GeSi core-shell nanocrystals, with a diameter ranging from 1.8 to 4.0 nm, are studied within density functional theory. Effects induced by quantum confinement and strain on the near-band-edge state localization, as well as the band-offset properties between Si and Ge regions, are investigated in detail. On the one hand, we prove that SiGe core-shell nanocrystals always show a type II band-offset alignment, with the HOMO mainly localized on the Ge shell region and the LUMO mainly localized on the Si core region. On the other hand, our results point out that a type II offset cannot be observed in small (diameter less than 3 nm) GeSi core-shell nanocrystals. In these systems, quantum confinement and strain drive the near-band-edge states to be mainly localized on Ge atoms, i.e., in the core region. In larger GeSi core-shell nanocrystals, instead, the formation of a type II offset can be engineered by playing with both core and shell thickness. The factors which determine the band-offset character at the Ge/Si interface are discussed in detail.
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- Ivan Marri
- Department
of Sciences and Methods for Engineering, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 42122 Reggio Emilia, Italy
- Interdepartmental
Center for Research and Services in the Field of Hydrogen Production,
Storage and Use H2 − MO.RE, Via Università 4, 41121 Modena, Italy
- Centro
Interdipartimentale En&Tech, 42122 Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Department
of Physics, University of Rome Tor Vergata,
and INFN, Via della Ricerca Scientifica 1, I-00133 Rome, Italy
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- Université
Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Laboratoire de Physique
des Solides, 91405 Orsay, France
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- Department
of Sciences and Methods for Engineering, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 42122 Reggio Emilia, Italy
- Centro
Interdipartimentale En&Tech, 42122 Reggio Emilia, Italy
- Centro
S3, Institute of Nanoscience — Italian National Research Council
(CNR-NANO), via Campi
213/A, 41125 Modena, Italy
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- Department
of Physics, University of Rome Tor Vergata,
and INFN, Via della Ricerca Scientifica 1, I-00133 Rome, Italy
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Amato M, Marescotti M, Demartini E, Gaviglio A. Validation of the Dietarian Identity Questionnaire (DIQ): A case study in Italy. Food Qual Prefer 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodqual.2022.104690] [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: 11/26/2022]
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Amato M, Piazza P, Ferrari I, Biolcati S, Franceschini T, Puliatti S, Micali S, Manferrari F. Rare perinephric myxoid pseudotumor of fat causing ureteropelvic junction obstruction: a case report. CEN Case Rep 2022; 12:210-214. [PMID: 36378461 PMCID: PMC10151429 DOI: 10.1007/s13730-022-00746-7] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) is a congenital or acquired functionally significant impairment of urinary transport from the renal pelvis to the ureter. Congenital UPJO typically results from intrinsic disease such as the presence of an aperistaltic segment of the ureter, aberrant vessels or kidney abnormalities. Rare conditions can sometimes mimic an UPJO. We present a case of an 86-year-old woman with a UPJO diagnosed on CT. The patient was counseled on treatment options and elected to undergo a left uretherorenoscopy (URS) plus left laparoscopic pyeloplasty. The definitive histopathologic diagnosis was perinephric myxoid pseudotumor of fat, an extremely rare neoplasm, mass-forming. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first known case of a pseudotumor of fat causing UPJO. 6-month follow-up showed neither recurrence nor residual UPJO. We describe a rare presentation of extrinsic perinephric myxoid pseudotumor of fat causing UPJ obstruction. In elderly patients with no history of malignancy, UPJ obstruction can occur because of atypical masses.
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- M Amato
- Department of Urology, University of Modena, Modena, Italy.
- Department of Urology, Ramazzini Hospital, Carpi, Italy.
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- Department of Urology, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Bologna, Via Albertoni 15, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University of Modena, Modena, Italy
- Department of Urology, Ramazzini Hospital, Carpi, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University of Modena, Modena, Italy
- Department of Urology, Ramazzini Hospital, Carpi, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University of Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University of Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Ramazzini Hospital, Carpi, Italy
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Piro A, Sarchi L, Mottaran A, Bravi C, Piazza P, Paciotti M, Amato M, Puliatti S, De Groote R, Micali S, Mottrie A. Robotic vaso-vasostomy for vasectomy reversal: Results from a tertiary referral robotic center with more than ten years of experience. EUR UROL SUPPL 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(22)02137-1] [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: 11/06/2022] Open
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Eccles J, Thompson C, Thompson B, Amato M, Themelis K, Critchley H, Harrison N, Davies K. AB1209 MECHANISTIC FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO PAIN AND FATIGUE IN FIBROMYALGIA AND ME/CFS: AUTONOMIC AND INFLAMMATORY INSIGHTS FROM AN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE STUDY. Ann Rheum Dis 2022. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2022-eular.4487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BackgroundFibromyalgia and ME/CFS are multifaceted conditions with overlapping symptoms(1); the pathoaetiological mechanisms are complex and debated(2), however there is a strong association with features of hereditary disorders of connective tissue (hypermobility) and autonomic and inflammatory abnormalities (1,2).ObjectivesTo determine potential autonomic and inflammatory mechanisms of pain and fatigue in fibromyalgia and ME/CFSMethodsAfter excluding participants with WCC higher than 10 (suggesting acute infection) baseline markers of inflammation (CRP and ESR) were available for 60 patients with confirmed diagnoses of Fibromyalgia and/ or ME/CFS and 23 matched controls. Participants then underwent full research diagnostic evaluation including a hypermobility assessment(1) and autonomic challenge (60 degree head up tilt, ISRCTN78820481). Subjective pain and fatigue were assessed before and after challenge (VAS). Linear regression models were used to explore predictors, with adjustment for confounders as appropriate. Mediation analyses (looking for mechanistic effects) were conducted according to the method of Hayes (3) and mediation considered significant if bootstrapped confidence intervals of the estimated indirect effect did not cross zero. In these mediation analyses predictor variable was group membership (patient or control), outcome variable was change in 1)pain and 2)fatigue induced by challenge and mediatiors 1)no of connective tissue features in hypermobility diagnostic criteria endorsed by participant; 2)baseline inflammatory markers.ResultsESR and CRP were significantly higher in patients rather than controls, even after correcting for BMI, age and sex (B=5.15, t=2.05, p=0.044; B=1.77, t=2.15, p=0.044 respectively). Adjusted ESR and CRP correlated with both subjective fatigue (B=0.44, t=2.09, p=0.04; B=1.63, t=2.60, p=0.011) and pain severity (B=0.13, t=2.51, p=0.014; B=0.45, t=3.01, p=0.004) at baseline. Autonomic challenge amplified pain (B=14.20, t=2.87, p=0.005) and fatigue (B=31.48, t=5.95, p=<0.001) in patients to a significantly greater degree than controls, controlling for baseline levels. Baseline ESR and CRP also predicted challenge-induced increase in fatigue (B=0.78, t=370, p=<0.001; B=1.91, t=3.36, p=<0.001) and ESR challenge-induced increases in pain (B=0.46, t=2.35, p=0.021).Mediation analysis demonstrated that number of connective tissue features expressed in hypermobility criteria mediated the degree to which subjective pain was increased by the autonomic challenge (Bootstraped 95% CI of indirect effect do not cross zero, 0.1572 – 6.8171). ESR mediated the degree to which subjective fatigue was increased by the autonomic challenge (Bootstraped 95% CI of indirect effect do not cross zero,0.7541 – 7.3888).ConclusionTo our knowledge this is the first study to directly explore autonomic and inflammatory mechanisms of pain and fatigue in a combined population of Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS. This study this adds to the evidence-base of baseline inflammatory abnormalities in fibromyalgia and ME/CFS. It highlights their potential role in predicting symptom severity and their potential mechanistic role in autonomic induced pain and fatigue, suggesting future treatment strategies.References[1]Eccles JA, Thompson B, Themelis K, Amato ML, Stocks R, Pound A, et al. Beyond bones: The relevance of variants of connective tissue (hypermobility) to fibromyalgia, ME/CFS and controversies surrounding diagnostic classification: an observational study. Clin Med (Lond). 2021;21(1):53-8.[2]Eccles JA, Davies KA. The challenges of chronic pain and fatigue. Clin Med (Lond). 2021;21(1):19-27.[3]Hayes AF. Partial, conditional, and moderated moderated mediation: Quantification, inference, and interpretation. Commun Monogr. 2018;85(1):4-40.Disclosure of InterestsJessica Eccles: None declared, Charlotte Thompson: None declared, Beth Thompson: None declared, Marisa Amato: None declared, Kristy Themelis: None declared, Hugo Critchley: None declared, Neil Harrison Grant/research support from: speakers bureau, Kevin Davies: None declared
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Sarchi L, Bravi C, Mottaran A, Piazza P, Knipper S, Paciotti M, Amato M, Farinha R, Gonzalez Meza F, Corsetti M, Sinatti C, Puliatti S, De Groote R, Mottrie A. Introducing the Synchroseal: A new robotic setting for robot-assisted radical prostatectomy and super-extended lymph node dissection for locally advanced prostate cancer. Eur Urol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s0302-2838(22)01295-7] [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: 11/29/2022]
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Piazza P, Bianchi L, Chessa F, Mottaran A, Pultrone C, Ercolino A, Di Fresco S, Casablanca C, Droghetti M, Angiolini A, Beretta C, Recenti D, Bertaccini A, Roveroni C, Cacciapuoti C, Boschi S, Balestrazzi E, Berrino P, Puliatti S, Amato M, Schiavina R, Brunocilla E. Does the surgical technique impact the oncologic outcomes after partial nephrectomy? A comparison between open, laparoscopic and robotic approach in a single high-volume tertiary center. Eur Urol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s0302-2838(22)00214-7] [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: 11/04/2022]
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Puliatti S, Amato M, Mazzone E, Rosiello G, De Groote R, Berquin C, Piazza P, Farinha R, Boret L, Van Respaille E, Wittouck L, Micali S, Mottrie A, Gallagher A. Development and validation of the metric-based assessment of a robotic dissection task on an avian model. Eur Urol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s0302-2838(22)00113-0] [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: 11/30/2022]
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Puliatti S, Amato M, Farinha R, Paludo A, Rosiello G, De Groote R, Langhendries L, Lassel M, Mari A, Bianchi L, Piazza P, Van Cleynenbreugel B, Mazzone E, Van Hove K, Meganck S, Maertens L, Boret L, Migliorini F, Forte S, Rocco B, Kiely P, Micali S, Mottrie A, Gallagher A. A prospective, randomized, multi-centre trial on the efficiency and effectiveness of proficiency based progression robotic surgical skills training. Eur Urol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s0302-2838(22)00115-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Sarchi L, Bravi C, Mottaran A, Piazza P, Knipper S, Paciotti M, Amato M, Farinha R, Gonzalez-Meza F, Corsetti M, Sinatti C, Puliatti S, De Groote R, Mottrie A. Introducing the Synchroseal: A new robotic setting for robot-assisted radical prostatectomy and super-extended lymph node dissection for locally advanced prostate cancer. EUR UROL SUPPL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(21)02284-9] [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: 10/19/2022] Open
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Piazza P, Bravi C, Puliatti S, Cacciamani G, Knipper S, Amato M, Dell’Oglio P, Mazzone E, Rosiello G, Mottaran A, Sarchi L, Paciotti M, Farinha R, Scarcella S, Wisz P, Schiavina R, Brunocilla E, Bianchi L, Develtere D, Sinatti C, Berquin C, De Groote R, De Backer P, D’Hondt F, Mottrie A. External validation of radical cystectomy pentafecta, achievement assessment and its association with surgical experience. EUR UROL SUPPL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(21)02259-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Piazza P, Bianchi L, Chessa F, Mottaran A, Pultrone C, Ercolino A, Di Fresco S, Casablanca C, Droghetti M, Angiolini A, Beretta C, Recenti D, Puliatti S, Amato M, Bertaccini A, Roveroni C, Cacciapuoti C, Balestrazzi E, Berrino P, Schiavina R, Brunocilla E. Does the surgical technique impact the oncologic outcomes after partial nephrectomy? A comparison between open, laparoscopic and robotic approach in a single high-volume tertiary center. EUR UROL SUPPL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(21)02246-1] [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: 12/01/2022] Open
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Coppola N, Blasi A, Amato M, Ferrigno R, Mignogna MD, Leuci S. Clinical characterization of gingival type of burning mouth syndrome: a cross-sectional study. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal 2021; 26:e802-e807. [PMID: 34564683 PMCID: PMC8601634 DOI: 10.4317/medoral.24791] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence of localized intraoral neuropathic pain in a cluster of patients who reported the involvement of gingival site as only clinical manifestation of dysesthesia, analysing type and distribution of symptoms. MATERIAL AND METHODS Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) patients were enrolled in the study. Patients were screened through laboratory test and a conventional oral examination with periodontal chart. A questionnaire to collect data on symptoms, oral site involved, quality of sleep, anxiety was submitted to all the patients. RESULTS A total of 236 patients were recruited. Seventy-six patients (32.2%) presented generalized type, whereas 160 (67.8%) had localized type. In the localized BMS group, the gingiva was involved in 70 patients and in 33 of these it was the only site involved. In the gingival subgroup, 35 patients reported burning, 29 pain and 24 xerostomia. CONCLUSIONS To best our knowledge, this study is the first that analyses gingival involvement as the only site in BMS and it could encourage further investigations to understand the etiopathogenesis of gingival BMS.
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- N Coppola
- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences Oral Medicine Unit, School of Medicine.University of Naples Federico II Via Sergio Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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Puliatti S, Amato M, Mazzone E, Rosiello G, De Groote R, Berquin C, Piazza P, Farinha R, Mottrie A, Gallagher A. Development and validation of the metric-based assessment of a robotic dissection task on an avian model. EUR UROL SUPPL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(21)02263-1] [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: 10/19/2022] Open
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Puliatti S, Amato M, Farinha R, Paludo A, Rosiello G, De Groote R, Langhendries L, Lassel M, Mari A, Bianchi L, Piazza P, Van Cleynenbreugel B, Mazzone E, Migliorini F, Forte S, Rocco B, Kiely P, Mottrie A, Gallagher A. A prospective, randomized, multi-centre trial on the efficiency and effectiveness of proficiency based progression robotic surgical skills training. EUR UROL SUPPL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(21)02264-3] [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: 10/19/2022] Open
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Amato M, Puliatti S, Farinha R, Piazza P, Sarchi L, Mazzone E, Rosiello G, Bravi C, Scarcella S, Knipper A, De Groote R, Van Cleynenbreugel B, Rocco B, Bianchi G, Micali S, Mottrie A, Gallagher A. Proficiency based progression (PBP): A scientific approach to training (robotic) surgical skills. EUR UROL SUPPL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(21)02310-7] [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: 11/26/2022] Open
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Iseppi A, Puliatti S, Ferrari R, Piro A, Amato M, Sighinolfi M, Rizzo M, Maris B, Tenga C, Vicario R, Calanca A, Fiorini P, Bianchi G, Rocco B, Micali S. Transperineal robotic prostate biopsy with prost: a pilot study. EUR UROL SUPPL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(21)00909-5] [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: 11/30/2022] Open
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Puliatti S, Amato M, Ferraguti F, Minelli M, Farsoni S, Eissa A, Rizzo M, Bevilacqua L, Sighinolfi M, Secchi C, Micali S, Rocco B, Bianchi G. A combined augmented reality and robotic system for assistance in percutaneous nephrolithotomy procedures. EUR UROL SUPPL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(21)00780-1] [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: 11/16/2022] Open
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Rosiello G, Piazza P, Tames V, Farinha R, Paludo A, Puliatti S, Amato M, Mazzone E, Bravi C, De Groote R, Berquin C, Develtere D, Veys R, Sinatti C, De Naeyer G, Schatteman P, Montorsi F, D’hondt F, Mottrie A. The impact of previous prostate surgery on surgical outcomes in patients treated with robot-assisted radical cystectomy for bladder cancer. Eur Urol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s0302-2838(21)01642-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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De Groote R, Puliatti S, Amato M, Mazzone E, Rossiello G, Farihna R, Paludo A, Uvin P, Decoene J, Tuyten T, D’Hondt M, Hubert N, Chatzopoulos C, De Troyer B, Desender L, Van Cleynenbreugel B, Mottrie A, Gallagher A. Proficiency based progression training versus the Halsted’s model for learning to perform a robotic vesico-urethral anastomosis on an avian tissue model: A prospective, randomized, multicenter, cross-specialty and blinded clinical trial. Eur Urol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s0302-2838(21)01344-0] [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: 10/20/2022]
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Piazza P, Bianchi L, Giampaoli M, Droghetti M, Casablanca C, Ercolino A, Beretta C, Recenti D, Balestrazzi E, Puliatti S, Rosiello G, Amato M, Romagnoli D, D’Agostino D, Gaudiano C, Golfieri R, Porreca A, Mottrie A, Schiavina R, Brunocilla E. Short time delay between prostate biopsy for prostate cancer assessment and Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) correlates with worse perioperative outcomes. Eur Urol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s0302-2838(21)00466-8] [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: 11/16/2022]
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Gallagher A, De Groote R, Puliatti S, Mazzone E, Amato M, Rosiello G, Paludo A, Mottrie A. The reliability, sensitivity, and specificity of Global Evaluative Assessment of Robotic Skills (GEARS) and binary scoring metrics of robotic suturing and knot tying skills in a Vesico Urethral Anastomosis (VUA) task. Eur Urol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s0302-2838(21)01343-9] [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: 10/20/2022]
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Puliatti S, Amato M, Farinha R, Paludo A, Rosiello G, De Groote R, Mari A, Bianchi L, Piazza P, Van Cleynenbreugel B, Mazzone E, Migliorini F, Forte S, Bravi C, Rocco B, Kiely P, Mottrie A, Gallagher A. Does quality assured eLearning provide adequate preparation for robotic surgical skills; A prospective, randomized and multi-center study. Eur Urol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s0302-2838(21)01354-3] [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: 11/25/2022]
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Develtere D, Rosiello G, Piazza P, Pandey A, Berquin C, Sinatti C, Van Puyvelde H, Puliatti S, Amato M, Farinha R, De Groote R, Schatteman P, De Naeyer G, D’Hondt F, Mottrie A. Very early catheter removal on postoperative day 2 after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: reporting on early complications and functional results. Eur Urol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s0302-2838(21)01481-0] [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: 10/20/2022]
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Piazza P, Rosiello G, Tames V, Puliatti S, Amato M, Farinha R, Bravi C, Schiavina R, Brunocilla E, Berquin C, Dries D, Sinatti C, Van Puyvelde H, De Groote R, Schatteman P, De Naeyer G, D’hondt F, Mottrie A. Robot-assisted cystectomy with intracorporeal urinary diversion after pelvic irradiation for prostate cancer: Technique and results from a single high-volume center. Eur Urol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s0302-2838(21)01565-7] [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: 10/20/2022]
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Sharp H, Themelis K, Amato M, Barritt A, Davies K, Harrison N, Critchley H, Garfinkel S, Eccles J. The role of interoception in the mechanism of pain and fatigue in fibromyalgia and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Eur Psychiatry 2021. [PMCID: PMC9471464 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2021.382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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IntroductionPain, fatigue and anxiety are common features of fibromyalgia and ME/CFS and significantly impact quality of life. Aetiology is poorly defined but dysfunctional inflammatory, autonomic and interoceptive (sensing of internal bodily signals) processes are implicated.ObjectivesTo investigate how altered interoception relates to baseline expression of pain, fatigue and anxiety symptoms in fibromyalgia and ME/CFS and in response to an inflammatory challenge.MethodsSixty-five patients with fibromyalgia and/or ME/CFS diagnosis and 26 matched controls underwent baseline assessment: pressure-pain thresholds and self-report questionnaires assessing pain, fatigue and anxiety severity. Participants received injections of typhoid (inflammatory challenge) or saline (placebo) in a randomised, double-blind, crossover design, before completing heartbeat tracking tasks. Three interoception dimensions were examined: subjective sensibility, objective accuracy and metacognitive awareness. Interoceptive trait prediction error was calculated as discrepancy between accuracy and sensibility.ResultsPatients with fibromyalgia and ME/CFS had significantly higher interoceptive sensibility and trait prediction error, despite no differences in interoceptive accuracy. Interoceptive sensibility and trait prediction error correlated with all self-report pain, fatigue and anxiety measures, and with lower pain thresholds. Anxiety mediated the positive-predictive relationships between pain (Visual Analogue Scale and Widespread Pain Index), fatigue impact and interoceptive sensibility. After inflammatory challenge, metacognitive awareness correlated with baseline self-reported symptom measures and lower pain thresholds.ConclusionsThis is the first study investigating interoceptive dimensions in patients with fibromyalgia and ME/CFS, which were found to be dysregulated and differentially influenced by inflammatory mechanisms. Interoceptive processes may represent a new potential target for diagnostic and therapeutic investigation in these poorly understood conditions.DisclosureNo significant relationships.
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Marri I, Amato M, Bertocchi M, Ferretti A, Varsano D, Ossicini S. Surface chemistry effects on work function, ionization potential and electronic affinity of Si(100), Ge(100) surfaces and SiGe heterostructures. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2020; 22:25593-25605. [PMID: 33164017 DOI: 10.1039/d0cp04013d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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We combine density functional theory and many body perturbation theory to investigate the electronic properties of Si(100) and Ge(100) surfaces terminated with halogen atoms (-I, -Br, -Cl, -F) and other chemical functionalizations (-H, -OH, -CH3) addressing the absolute values of their work function, electronic affinity and ionization potential. Our results point out that electronic properties of functionalized surfaces strongly depend on the chemisorbed species and much less on the surface crystal orientation. The presence of halogens at the surface always leads to an increment of the work function, ionization potential and electronic affinity with respect to fully hydrogenated surfaces. On the contrary, the presence of polar -OH and -CH3 groups at the surface leads to a reduction of the aforementioned quantities with respect to the H-terminated system. Starting from the work functions calculated for the Si and Ge passivated surfaces, we apply a simple model to estimate the properties of functionalized SiGe surfaces. The possibility of modulating the work function by changing the chemisorbed species and composition is predicted. The effects induced by different terminations on the band energy line-up profile of SiGe surfaces are then analyzed. Interestingly, our calculations predict a type-II band offset for the H-terminated systems and a type-I band offset for the other cases.
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- Ivan Marri
- Department of Sciences and Methods for Engineering, University of Modena e Reggio Emilia, 42122 Reggio Emilia, Italy.
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De Groote R, Pugliatti S, Amato M, Mazzone E, Rossiello G, Farinha R, Paludo A, Uvin P, Decoene J, Tuyten T, D'Hondt M, Hubert N, Chatzopoulos C, De Troyer B, Desender L, Van Cleynenbreugel B, Mottrie A, Gallagher T. Proficiency based progression training for robotic vesico-urethral anastomosis chicken model versus the Halsted’s model: A prospective, randomized and blinded clinical trial. Preliminary outcomes of the PROVESA trial. EUR UROL SUPPL 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(20)35871-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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De Groote R, Puliatti S, Amato M, Mazzone E, Rosiello G, Farinha R, Paludo A, Uvin P, Decoene J, Tuyten T, D'Hondt M, Hubert N, Chatzopoulos C, De Troyer B, Desender L, Van Cleynenbreugel B, Mottrie A, Gallagher T. Is surgical skill related to surgical discipline? Results of the PROVESA trial. EUR UROL SUPPL 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(20)35872-9] [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: 11/25/2022] Open
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Benedetti M, Sighinolfi M, Calcagnile T, Saraceni G, Mofferdin A, Ferrari N, Puliatti S, Amato M, Bozzini G, Ahmed Z, Ahmed E, Ahmed E, De Nunzio C, Nacchia A, Fedelini P, Chiancone F, Ferretti S, Curti P, Bianchi G, Rocco B, Micali S. ESWL in the 21th century: Results from a multi-institutional international study. EUR UROL SUPPL 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(20)35408-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Puliatti S, Amato M, Ferraguti F, Minelli M, Farsoni S, Eissa A, Rizzo M, Bevilacqua L, Sighinolfi M, Secchi C, Micali S, Rocco B, Bianchi G. A combined augmented reality and robotic system for assistance in percutaneous nephrolithotomy procedures. EUR UROL SUPPL 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(20)35409-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Inzillo R, Sighinolfi M, Toso S, Sarchi L, Dourado A, Puliatti S, Turri F, Del Prete C, Ciarlariello S, Amato M, Micali S, De Carne C, Rocco B. 3D Reconstruction models to assess nephromatric score of renal mass: DocDo imaging. EUR UROL SUPPL 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(20)35506-3] [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: 11/29/2022] Open
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Sighinolfi M, Sarchi L, Ticonosco M, Filippi B, Assumma S, Calcagnile T, Morini E, Bonfante G, Sandri M, Puliatti S, Amato M, Micali S, Bianchi G, Maiorana A, Bonetti L, Rocco B. The Prediction of extracapsular extension of prostate cancer: First external validation study of the PRECE model. EUR UROL SUPPL 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(20)35369-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Eccles J, Amato M, Thompson C, Themelis K, Critchley H, Harrison N, Davies K. AB0949 AUTONOMIC AND INFLAMMATORY MECHANISMS OF PAIN AND FATIGUE IN FIBROMYALGIA AND ME/CFS: AN INTERVENTIONAL STUDY. Ann Rheum Dis 2020. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2020-eular.5607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Background:Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS are complex disorders with overlapping symptoms; the pathoaetiology and clinical distinction are debated, however inflammatory and autonomic abnormalities are observed.Objectives:To investigate the role of inflammatory and autonomic nervous system responses in mechanisms of pain and fatigue in fibromyalgia and ME/CFSMethods:63 patient participants with clinical diagnoses of fibromyalgia and/or ME/CFS were recruited into a multi-stage interventional study (ISRCTN78820481) alongside 24 healthy controls. All underwent research diagnostic criteria evaluation. The majority underwent autonomic challenge (60 degree head up tilt) and/or inflammatory challenge (placebo-controlled typhoid vaccination) with baseline characterisation of symptoms, inflammatory markers and pre-post measures of pain and fatigue.Results:Of the 63 patients, 32% of patients had received a clinical diagnosis of Fibromyalgia; 38% ME/CFS and 30% dual diagnoses. Following research evaluation 89% met ACR diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia; 94% Canadian Criteria for ME/CFS; 97% Fukada Criteria for ME/CFSThere was a significantly higher ESR in patients compared to controls (p= 0.036). There was a trend towards higher CRP in patients compared to controls (p= 0.076).ESR correlated with baseline pain score (r=0.309, p=0.011), fatigue severity (r=0.262, p=0.032), fatigue impact (r=0.382, p=0.014) change in fatigue score induced by tilt (r=0.319, p=0.011) and change in pain score induced by placebo-controlled inflammation (r=-0.279, p=0.043). Similarly CRP level correlated with baseline pain score (r=0.340, p=0.005), fatigue impact (r=0.439, p=0.004), change in fatigue (r=-0.277, p=0.045) and pain score (r=-0.394, p=0.014) induced by placebo-controlled inflammation and change in pressure pain theshold induced by tilt (r=0.286, p=0.027).Baseline IL6 was higher in patients than controls (p = 0.002), correlating with baseline pain score (r = 0.345, p = 0.002) and change in pain score induced by tilt (r=0.281, p=0.21). Change in IL6 induced by inflammatory challenge correlated with inflammation induced fatigue score (r = 0.378, p = 0.01).Conclusion:Inflammatory and autonomic mechanisms contribute to pain and fatigue in this frequently overlooked patient group, highlighting possibilities for targeted treatments. Such data will be enriched going forward by neuroimaging and transcriptomic insights.References:n/aAcknowledgments:This work was supported by Versus Arthritis, Action for Me, Fibroduck Foundation and NIHRDisclosure of Interests:Jessica Eccles: None declared, Marisa Amato: None declared, Charlotte Thompson: None declared, Kristy Themelis: None declared, Hugo Critchley: None declared, Neil Harrison Grant/research support from: Yes, Speakers bureau: Yes, Kevin Davies: None declared
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Inzillo R, Micali S, Puliatti S, Amato M, Ciarlariello S, Del Prete C, Dorado A, Eissa A, Zoeir A, Sighinolfi M, Rocco B. Renal three-dimentional reconstruction to plan robotic-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: Our preliminary experience. EUR UROL SUPPL 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(20)30062-8] [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: 10/25/2022] Open
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Bevilacqua L, Amato M, Di Pietro C, Fidanza F, Rizzo M, Sighinolfi M, Puliatti S, Eissa A, Micali S, Rocco B. Analysis of ureteral stents encrustation. EUR UROL SUPPL 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(20)30024-0] [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: 10/25/2022] Open
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Ossicini S, Marri I, Amato M, Palummo M, Canadell E, Rurali R. Ab initio studies of the optoelectronic structure of undoped and doped silicon nanocrystals and nanowires: the role of size, passivation, symmetry and phase. Faraday Discuss 2020; 222:217-239. [DOI: 10.1039/c9fd00085b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Results from ab initio calculations for singly- and co- doped Si nanocrystals and nanowires are presented.
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- Stefano Ossicini
- Dipartimento di Scienze e Metodi Dell’Ingegneria
- Centro Interdipartimentale En&Tech
- Universitá di Modena e Reggio Emilia
- I-42125 Reggio Emilia
- Italy
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- Centro S3
- CNR-Istituto di Nanoscienze
- I-41125 Modena
- Italy
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- Laboratoire de Physique des Solides (LPS)
- CNRS
- Université Paris Sud
- Université Paris-Saclay
- Centre Scientifique D’Orsay
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- Dipartimento di Fisica and INFN
- Universitá di Roma Tor Vergata
- 00133 Roma
- Italy
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- Institut de Ciencia de Materials de Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC)
- Campus de Bellaterra
- Barcelona
- Spain
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- Institut de Ciencia de Materials de Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC)
- Campus de Bellaterra
- Barcelona
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McCabe KL, Popa AM, Durdle C, Amato M, Cabaral MH, Cruz J, Wong LM, Harvey D, Tartaglia N, Simon TJ. Quantifying the resolution of spatial and temporal representation in children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. J Neurodev Disord 2019; 11:40. [PMID: 31861974 PMCID: PMC6925465 DOI: 10.1186/s11689-019-9301-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2018] [Accepted: 11/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Our ability to generate mental representation of magnitude from sensory information affects how we perceive and experience the world. Reduced resolution of the mental representations formed from sensory inputs may generate impairment in the proximal and distal information processes that utilize these representations. Impairment of spatial and temporal information processing likely underpins the non-verbal cognitive impairments observed in 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11DS). The present study builds on prior research by seeking to quantify the resolution of spatial and temporal representation in children with 22q11DS, sex chromosome aneuploidy (SCA), and a typically developing (TD) control group. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS Children (22q11DS = 70, SCA = 49, TD = 46) responded to visual or auditory stimuli with varying difference ratios. The participant's task was to identify which of two sequentially presented stimuli was of larger magnitude in terms of, size, duration, or auditory frequency. Detection threshold was calculated as the minimum difference ratio between the "standard" and the "target" stimuli required to achieve 75% accuracy in detecting that the two stimuli were different. RESULTS Children with 22q11DS required larger magnitude difference between spatial stimuli for accurate identification compared with both the SCA and TD groups (% difference from standard: 22q11DS = 14; SCA = 8; TD: 7; F = 8.42, p < 0.001). Temporal detection threshold was also higher for the 22q11DS group to both visual (% difference from standard: 22q11DS = 14; SCA = 8; TD = 7; F = 8.33, p < 0.001) and auditory (% difference from standard: 22q11DS = 23; SCA = 12; TD: 8; F = 8.99, p < 0.001) stimuli compared with both the SCA and TD groups, while the SCA and TD groups displayed equivalent performance on these measures (p's > 0.05). Pitch detection threshold did not differ among the groups (p's > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The observation of higher detection thresholds to spatial and temporal stimuli indicates further evidence for reduced resolution in both spatial and temporal magnitude representation in 22q11DS, that does not extend to frequency magnitude representation (pitch detection), and which is not explained by generalized cognitive impairment alone. These findings generate further support for the hypothesis that spatiotemporal hypergranularity of mental representations contributes to the non-verbal cognitive impairment seen in 22q11DS.
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- Kathryn L McCabe
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, Davis, CA, USA.
- MIND Institute, University of California, Davis, CA, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
- MIND Institute, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics, Department of Public Health Sciences, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
- MIND Institute, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
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Victor M, Melo J, Roldán R, Nakamura M, Tucci M, Costa E, Amato M, Yoneyama T, Tanaka H. Modelling approach to obtain regional respiratory mechanics using electrical impedance tomography and volume-dependent elastance model. Physiol Meas 2019; 40:045001. [PMID: 30921784 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6579/ab144a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This paper presents a method for breath-by-breath estimation of regional respiratory mechanics without the need for special manoeuvres (such as inspiratory pause or low-flow inflation) using electrical impedance tomography (EIT) associated with pressure/airflow waveforms. APPROACH We developed a method to estimate regional parameters using the regional impedance fraction, by multiplying it by global flow and volume waveforms. A volume-dependent elastance model was used to obtain compliance, resistance, volume-independent (E 1), and volume-dependent (E 2) components. Three swine under invasive mechanical ventilation were used to assess internal consistency and illustrate potential applications of our method. One animal (case 1) was ventilated with a broad range of tidal volumes to compare the consistency between regional and global resistances and compliances. Two other animals (cases 2 and 3) had respiratory compliance decreased, respectively, by overdistension and collapse as quantified by x-ray computed tomography. MAIN RESULTS In case 1, derived global estimates obtained from the independent regional estimates were strongly associated with direct measurements of global mechanics (correlation coefficients of 0.9976 and 0.9981 for compliances and resistances, respectively), suggesting consistency of our modelling. In cases 2 and 3, the development of lung overdistension and collapse over time was captured by regional estimates. CONCLUSIONS Using EIT and pressure/airflow waveforms, regional respiratory parameters can be obtained cycle-by-cycle, refining lung function monitoring. SIGNIFICANCE The method allows real-time monitoring of regional parameters and their trends over time, which might be helpful to differentiate deterioration in lung compliance due to overdistension or collapse.
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- M Victor
- Electronics Engineering Department, Aeronautics Institute of Technology, São Paulo, Brazil
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Amato M, Ossicini S, Canadell E, Rurali R. Preferential Positioning, Stability, and Segregation of Dopants in Hexagonal Si Nanowires. Nano Lett 2019; 19:866-876. [PMID: 30608707 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.8b04083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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We studied the physics of common p- and n-type dopants in hexagonal-diamond Si, a Si polymorph that can be synthesized in nanowire geometry without the need of extreme pressure conditions, by means of first-principles electronic structure calculations and compared our results with those for the well-known case of cubic-diamond nanowires. We showed that (i) as observed in recent experiments, at larger diameters (beyond the quantum confinement regime) p-type dopants prefer the hexagonal-diamond phase with respect to the cubic one as a consequence of the stronger degree of three-fold coordination of the former, while n-type dopants are at a first approximation indifferent to the polytype of the host lattice; (ii) in ultrathin nanowires, because of the lower symmetry with respect to bulk systems and the greater freedom of structural relaxation, the order is reversed and both types of dopant slightly favor substitution at cubic lattice sites; (iii) the difference in formation energies leads, particularly in thicker nanowires, to larger concentration differences in different polytypes, which can be relevant for cubic-hexagonal homojunctions; (iv) ultrasmall diameters exhibit, regardless of the crystal phase, a pronounced surface segregation tendency for p-type dopants. Overall these findings shed light on the role of crystal phase in the doping mechanism at the nanoscale and could have a great potential in view of the recent experimental works on group IV nanowires polytypes.
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- Michele Amato
- Laboratoire de Physique des Solides (LPS) , CNRS, Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, Centre Scientifique d'Orsay , F91405 Orsay cedex , France
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- "Centro S3", CNR-Istituto di Nanoscienze , Via Campi 213/A , 41125 Modena , Italy
- Dipartimento di Scienze e Metodi dell'Ingegneria, Centro Interdipartimentale En&Tech , Universitá di Modena e Reggio Emilia , Via Amendola 2 Pad. Morselli , I-42100 Reggio Emilia , Italy
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- Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC), Campus de Bellaterra , 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona , Spain
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- Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC), Campus de Bellaterra , 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona , Spain
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Fasolato C, De Luca M, Djomani D, Vincent L, Renard C, Di Iorio G, Paillard V, Amato M, Rurali R, Zardo I. Crystalline, Phononic, and Electronic Properties of Heterostructured Polytypic Ge Nanowires by Raman Spectroscopy. Nano Lett 2018; 18:7075-7084. [PMID: 30185053 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.8b03073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Semiconducting nanowires (NWs) offer the unprecedented opportunity to host different crystal phases in a nanostructure, which enables the formation of polytypic heterostructures where the material composition is unchanged. This characteristic boosts the potential of polytypic heterostructured NWs for optoelectronic and phononic applications. In this work, we investigate cubic Ge NWs where small (∼20 nm) hexagonal domains are formed due to a strain-induced phase transformation. By combining a nondestructive optical technique (Raman spectroscopy) with density-functional theory (DFT) calculations, we assess the phonon properties of hexagonal Ge, determine the crystal phase variations along the NW axis, and, quite remarkably, reconstruct the relative orientation of the two polytypes. Moreover, we provide information on the electronic band alignment of the heterostructure at points of the Brillouin zone different from the one (Γ) where the direct band gap recombination in hexagonal Ge takes place. We demonstrate the versatility of Raman spectroscopy and show that it can be used to determine the main crystalline, phononic, and electronic properties of the most challenging type of heterostructure (a polytypic, nanoscale heterostructure with constant material composition). The general procedure that we establish can be applied to several types of heterostructures.
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- Claudia Fasolato
- Departement Physik , Universität Basel , Klingelbergstrasse 82 , 4056 Basel , Switzerland
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- Departement Physik , Universität Basel , Klingelbergstrasse 82 , 4056 Basel , Switzerland
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- Centre de Nanosciences et Nanotechnologies (C2N), CNRS , Univ. Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay , Bât 220, rue André Ampère, Centre scientifique d'Orsay , F91405 Orsay cedex, France
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- Centre de Nanosciences et Nanotechnologies (C2N), CNRS , Univ. Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay , Bât 220, rue André Ampère, Centre scientifique d'Orsay , F91405 Orsay cedex, France
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- Centre de Nanosciences et Nanotechnologies (C2N), CNRS , Univ. Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay , Bât 220, rue André Ampère, Centre scientifique d'Orsay , F91405 Orsay cedex, France
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- Departement Physik , Universität Basel , Klingelbergstrasse 82 , 4056 Basel , Switzerland
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- Laboratoire de Physique des Solides (LPS), CNRS , Univ. Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, Centre scientifique d'Orsay , F-91405 Orsay cedex, France
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- Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC) , Campus de Bellaterra , 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona , Spain
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- Departement Physik , Universität Basel , Klingelbergstrasse 82 , 4056 Basel , Switzerland
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Baldassarre D, De Faire U, Kurl S, Smit AJ, Rauramaa R, Giral P, Amato M, Sansaro D, Coggi D, Tedesco CC, Mannarino E, Humphries SE, Hamsten A, Tremoli E, Veglia F. P623A simplified score for adherence to a Mediterranean dietary pattern predicts carotid atherosclerosis progression. Eur Heart J 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehy564.p623] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- D Baldassarre
- Università di Milano, Department of Medical Biotechnology and Translational Medicine, Milan, Italy
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- Karolinska Institute, Division of Cardiovascular Epidemiology, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Stockholm, Sweden
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- University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio Campus, Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, Kuopio, Finland
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- University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Medicine, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Kuopio Research Institute of Exercise Medicine, Foundation for Research in Health Exercise and Nutrition, Kuopio, Finland
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- Hospital Pitie-Salpetriere, Service Endocrinologie-Metabolisme, Unités de Prévention Cardiovasculaire, Paris, France
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- University of Perugia, Internal Medicine, Angiology and Arteriosclerosis Diseases, Dept Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Perugia, Italy
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- University College London, Cardiovascular Genetics, British Heart Foundation Laboratories, Institute cardiovascular Science, London, United Kingdom
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- Karolinska Institute, Atherosclerosis Research Unit, Department of Medicine, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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Di Marsico A, Scrano L, Amato M, Gàmiz B, Real M, Cox L. Mucilage from seeds of chia (Salvia hispanica L.) used as soil conditioner; effects on the sorption-desorption of four herbicides in three different soils. Sci Total Environ 2018; 625:531-538. [PMID: 29291567 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.12.078] [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] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2017] [Revised: 12/03/2017] [Accepted: 12/04/2017] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The objective of this work was to determine the effect of the mucilage extracted from Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica L.) as soil amendment on soil physical properties and on the sorption-desorption behaviour of four herbicides (MCPA, Diuron, Clomazone and Terbuthylazine) used in cereal crops. Three soils of different texture (sandy-loam, loam and clay-loam) were selected, and mercury intrusion porosimetry and surface area analysis were used to examine changes in the microstructural characteristics caused by the reactions that occur between the mucilage and soil particles. Laboratory studies were conducted to characterise the selected herbicides with regard their sorption on tested soils added or not with the mucilage. Mucilage amendment resulted in a reduction in soil porosity, basically due to a reduction in larger pores (radius>10μm) and an important increase in finer pores (radius<10μm) and in partcles' surface. A higher herbicide sorption in the amended soils was ascertained when compared to unamended soils. The sorption percentage of herbicides in soils treated with mucilage increased in the order; sandy-loam<loam<clay-loam. The increase in the organic carbon content upon amendment and the natural clay content of the soils are revealed to be responsible for the higher adsorption of Diuron when compared with Terbuthylazine, Clomazone and MCPA. Desorption of the herbicides was highly inhibited in the soils treated with mucilage; only Terbuthylazine showed a slight desorption in the case of loam and clay loam-soils. This study leads to the conclusion that mucilage from Chia seeds used as soil conditioner can reduce the mobility of herbicides tested in agricultural soils with different physico-chemical properties.
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- A Di Marsico
- SAFE, University of Basilicata, V.le dell'Ateneo Lucano N° 10 c.a.p., 85100 Potenza, Italy.
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- DICEM, University of Basilicata, V.le dell'Ateneo Lucano N° 10 c.a.p., 85100 Potenza, Italy.
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- SAFE, University of Basilicata, V.le dell'Ateneo Lucano N° 10 c.a.p., 85100 Potenza, Italy.
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- Instituto de Recursos Naturales y Agrobiología de Sevilla (IRNASE-CSIC), P.O. Box 1052, 41080 Sevilla, Spain.
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- Instituto de Recursos Naturales y Agrobiología de Sevilla (IRNASE-CSIC), P.O. Box 1052, 41080 Sevilla, Spain.
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- Instituto de Recursos Naturales y Agrobiología de Sevilla (IRNASE-CSIC), P.O. Box 1052, 41080 Sevilla, Spain.
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Amato M, Salvadori M, Bergesio F, Messeri A, Filimberti E, Morfini M. Aspects of Biocompatibility of Two Different Dialysis Membranes: Cuprophane and Polysulfone. Int J Artif Organs 2018. [DOI: 10.1177/039139888801100309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Intradialytic hypoxemia, leukopenia and coagulation system activation were monitored in 9 uremic patients during hemodialysis with cuprophane (Cu) and polysulfone (Psf) membranes, using the following parameters: polymorphonuclear count (PMN), elastase alpha-1 proteinase inhibitor (EI-α1PI) complex, platelet count, β-thromboglobulin (BTG), fibronectin (FN) and arterial oxygen tension (PaO2). Our results indicate that 1) intradialytic hypoxemia observed with both membranes does not seem to be exclusively related to the well-known membrane-dependent leukopenia; 2) platelet activation, as demonstrated by the plasma BTG increase, appears to be an exclusive cellulosic membrane-related phenomenon; 3) at the same time platelet activation seems to be the major factor responsible for high FN levels, the highest FN levels occurring concurrently with the lowest platelet count.
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- M. Amato
- Department of Nephrology, Careggi Hospital, Florence - Italy
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- Department of Nephrology, Careggi Hospital, Florence - Italy
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- Department of Nephrology, Careggi Hospital, Florence - Italy
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- Department of Hematology, Careggi Hospital, Florence - Italy
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- Department of Hematology, Careggi Hospital, Florence - Italy
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- Department of Hematology, Careggi Hospital, Florence - Italy
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Background There are a lot of techniques to obturate the root canals, but lateral condensation of gutta-percha is the most used one. An important aspect of thermafil is the error margin tolerated by the manufacturer in the production of plastic carriers. In literature, there is no evidence about discrepancy percentage between different carriers. It is demonstrated that the error margin of gutta-percha is 0.5% and is 0.2% for metal files (ISO standards). Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the real dimensions of thermafil plastic carriers observed by the stereo microscope measuring the dimensional discrepancy between them. Methods For this study, 80 new thermafil (Dentsply Maillefer) have been selected. 40 thermafil 0.25 and 40 thermafil 0.30. Through 60X stereo microscope, the dimensions of the plastic carrier tips have been measured. The dimensions of the plastic carrier were also measured after a heating cycle. ZL GAL 11TUSM (Zetaline stereo evolution) microscope was used to observe the samples. Measurements were made through a dedicated software (Image Focus). All samples were analysed at 60X. Results A non-parametric paired test (Wilcoxon test) was used to compare baseline and after heating values; p-values ≤ 0.05 were assumed to be statistically significant. Conclusion The samples we measured showed a mean value of the diameters in Thermafil 25 that was 0.27 mm, for Thermafil 30 the mean value was 0.33 mm.We have measured a dimensional variable of 8% in the 25 group while in group 30 the maximum possible variation found was 4%, that's why we propose a new protocol of obturation with thermafil. We can also conclude that a single heating process does not affect clinically the plastic carrier dimensions.
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- G Vittoria
- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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Filimberti E, Cinotti S, Salvadori M, Amato M, Longo G, Nazzari M, Morfini M. Hemodialysis with Defibrotide: Effects on Coagulation Parameters. Int J Artif Organs 2018. [DOI: 10.1177/039139889201501004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In a crossover study conducted with eight uremic patients maintained on hemodialysis, the Authors compared the effects of heparin (100 IU/kg at the start of dialysis) and defibrotide (400 mg at the start, repeated at 2 hours of ongoing dialysis) on the parameters of blood coagulation (VIII:C, AT III, TAT, PC antigen and activity, PS, and FPA), each being assessed before dialysis and at 2, 3 and 4 hours of the ongoing procedure. Heparin-assisted dialysis resulted in a significant rise of VIII:C and AT III; with defibrotide, instead, there was evidence of thrombin activation (increased FPA and TAT). PC levels were raised with both dialysis modalities; however, PC activity and PS levels were increased only in defibrotide-assisted dialysis. There were no adverse reactions or evidence of fibrin formation. These results confirm the antithrombotic activity of defibrotide in the course of dialysis and indicate that this action is independent of thrombin neutralization.
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- E. Filimberti
- Hemophilia Center, Institute of Hematology, USL 10/D, Firenze
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- Hemophilia Center, Institute of Hematology, USL 10/D, Firenze
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- Institute of Nephrology and Dialysis, Careggi Hospital, USL 10/D, Firenze
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- Institute of Nephrology and Dialysis, Careggi Hospital, USL 10/D, Firenze
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- Hemophilia Center, Institute of Hematology, USL 10/D, Firenze
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- Medical Department, Crinos S.p.A., Villa Guardia, Como - Italy
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- Hemophilia Center, Institute of Hematology, USL 10/D, Firenze
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the impact of magnification aids on the precision of tooth preparation under simulated clinical conditions. METHODS AND MATERIALS Two plastic blocks marked with a geometric shape were fixed in a dental phantom head: a circle as the distal surface of tooth 16 (UNS 3) and a y-shaped figure as the occlusal surface of tooth 36 (UNS 19). Sixteen dentists (mean age: 39 years; range: 26-67 years) prepared the geometric shapes from the inside to the boundary line with a cylindrical bur and water-cooling. The boundary line had to be touched but not erased. Chair-side assistance was provided to simulate the clinical situation. Tooth 16 was prepared under indirect vision via a dental mirror. Tooth 36 was prepared under direct vision A) without magnification aids, B) with Galilean loupes, 2.5× and light-emitting diode light, and C) with a microscope, 6.4× and coaxial light. The preparation procedure was performed three times in different sequences of the magnification devices and with a break of at least 1 week between each procedure. The correctly prepared contour and the incorrectly prepared areas were evaluated in relation to the whole circumference of the geometric shapes. RESULTS For both values the precision was significantly higher when a microscope was used, followed by preparation using loupes; precision was lowest without magnification aids ( p<0.0001). This was true for both indirect and direct vision ( p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Magnification devices improved the precision of tooth preparation under simulated clinical conditions.
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Bifulco M, Amato M, Gangemi G, Marasco M, Caggiano M, Amato A, Pisanti S. Dental care and dentistry practice in the Medieval Medical School of Salerno. Br Dent J 2018; 221:87-9. [PMID: 27444600 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bdj.2016.528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Even though dental care is sometimes erroneously considered a modern practice, written records from major ancient civilisation all around the world date back to several millennia BC. In particular, in the Middle Ages, among the tenth and thirteenth centuries, the illustrious Medical School of Salerno in Italy, the most important institution in the Western world for the diffusion of medical knowledge, disseminated through its precepts the importance of oral hygiene and practiced specific dental therapies for tooth decay, gingivitis, paradentosis and halitosis among others. Interestingly, several of the officinal plants and natural ingredients proposed for oral care by the school's most famous physicians recipes, notably those of the legendary Trotula De Ruggiero, considered the first female physician in history, are still in vogue in the twenty-first century.
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- M Bifulco
- History of Medicine Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Via S Allende, 84081, Baronissi, Italy
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- Dentistry Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Via S Allende, 84081, Baronissi, Italy
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- History of Medicine Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Via S Allende, 84081, Baronissi, Italy
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- History of Medicine Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Via S Allende, 84081, Baronissi, Italy
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- Dentistry Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Via S Allende, 84081, Baronissi, Italy
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- Dentistry Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Via S Allende, 84081, Baronissi, Italy
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- History of Medicine Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Via S Allende, 84081, Baronissi, Italy
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Donnarumma V, Cioffi I, Michelotti A, Cimino R, Vollaro S, Amato M. Analysis of the reliability of the Italian version of the Oral Behaviours Checklist and the relationship between oral behaviours and trait anxiety in healthy individuals. J Oral Rehabil 2018; 45:317-322. [DOI: 10.1111/joor.12614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- V. Donnarumma
- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Oral Sciences; Division of Orthodontics; University of Naples ‘Federico II’; Naples Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Oral Sciences; Division of Orthodontics; University of Naples ‘Federico II’; Naples Italy
- Faculty of Dentistry; Discipline of Orthodontics; Centre for the Study of Pain; University of Toronto; Toronto ON Canada
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Oral Sciences; Division of Orthodontics; University of Naples ‘Federico II’; Naples Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Oral Sciences; Division of Orthodontics; University of Naples ‘Federico II’; Naples Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Oral Sciences; Division of Orthodontics; University of Naples ‘Federico II’; Naples Italy
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- Department of Medicine; Surgery and Dentistry; Faculty of Medicine and Surgery; University of Salerno; Fisciano Salerno Italy
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Bucci C, Amato M, Zingone F, Caggiano M, Iovino P, Ciacci C. Prevalence of Sleep Bruxism in IBD Patients and Its Correlation to Other Dental Disorders and Quality of Life. Gastroenterol Res Pract 2018; 2018:7274318. [PMID: 29721012 PMCID: PMC5867589 DOI: 10.1155/2018/7274318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2017] [Accepted: 01/21/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients with inflammatory bowel diseases could experience mouth and teeth disorders and alterations in psychological mood. Vice versa, the psychological status may influence the presence of oral diseases. AIM To evaluate in inflammatory bowel disease patients the prevalence of sleep bruxism and its correlation with the presence of oral diseases, quality of sleep, and psychological disturbances. METHODS Patients were consecutively recruited in our clinic and examined for temporomandibular disorders, dental enamel disorders, sleep bruxism, and recurrent aphthous stomatitis by two dentists. Patients also underwent Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Beck Depression Inventory Scale questionnaires. RESULTS 47 patients and 46 controls were included. Sleep bruxism and enamel wear disorders were more frequent in Crohn's disease patients when compared with ulcerative colitis patients and controls (p = 0.03 and p = 0.02, resp.). Among groups, no differences were noted for enamel hypoplasia, temporomandibular disorders, recurrent aphthous stomatitis, depression, and quality of sleep. We found a positive correlation between bruxism and temporomandibular disorders (Spearman 0.6, p < 0.001) and between bruxism and pathological sleep (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index > 5) (Spearman 0.3, p < 0.005). CONCLUSION Bruxism and enamel wear disorders should be routinely searched in Crohn's disease patients. Moreover, the attention of healthcare givers to sleep disturbances should be addressed to all inflammatory bowel disease patients.
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- C Bucci
- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, AOU San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D'Aragona, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Stomatology, AOU San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D'Aragona, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, AOU San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D'Aragona, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Stomatology, AOU San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D'Aragona, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, AOU San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D'Aragona, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, AOU San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D'Aragona, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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