21 results on '"Palomba, V."'
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2. Development and experimental testing of an integrated prototype based on Stirling, ORC and a latent thermal energy storage system for waste heat recovery in naval application
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Catapano, F., Frazzica, A., Freni, A., Manzan, M., Micheli, D., Palomba, V., Sementa, P., and Vaglieco, B.M.
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- 2022
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3. Dynamic modelling of Adsorption systems: a comprehensive calibrateddataset for heat pump and storage applications
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Palomba, V., Nowak, S., Dawoud, B., and Frazzica, A.
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- 2021
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4. Evaluation of in-situ coated porous structures for hybrid heat pumps
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Palomba, V., Lombardo, W., Groβe, A., Herrmann, R., Nitsch, B., Strehlow, A., Bastian, R., Sapienza, A., and Frazzica, A.
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- 2020
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5. On the impact of different management strategies on the performance of a two-bed activated carbon/ethanol refrigerator: An experimental study
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Palomba, V., Dawoud, B., Sapienza, A., Vasta, S., and Frazzica, A.
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- 2017
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6. Experimental characterization of the LiCl/vermiculite composite for sorption heat storage applications|Caractérisation expérimentale du composite LiCl/vermiculite pour les applications de stockage de chaleur par sorption
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Brancato V., Gordeeva L.G., Sapienza A., Palomba V., Vasta S., Grekova A.D., Frazzica A., and Aristov Y.I.
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dynamic ,sorption ,large temperature jump - Abstract
The present paper reports about the experimental characterization of a recently developed composite sorbent of water, LiCl/vermiculite, for thermal energy storage applications. The sorption ability as well as the thermal storage capacity (TSC) of the material itself were tested in a dedicated TG/DSC apparatus, under two relevant boundary conditions, namely, seasonal (SS) and daily (DS) storage applications. The dynamic behavior of the composite sorbent was tested by means of a G-LTJ apparatus in flat-plate adsorber configuration, under both SS and DS working conditions. Finally, preliminary tests on a lab-scale TES configuration were performed and reported. The main outcomes confirm that the composite is promising for TES applications, reaching the TSC up to 2.15 kJ/g under SS conditions. The stability of the composite was proven for 14 consecutive sorption/desorption cycles under conditions similar to those at real SS and DS cycles. The kinetic adsorption tests confirmed a slowdown of the sorption dynamics when passing from 1.7-2.0 mm to 2.36-2.80 mm of the grain size. Furthermore, the adsorption kinetic under SS mode is faster than of DS one. The preliminary testing in the lab-scale TES at SS cycle allowed getting TSC up to 1.25 kJ/g with a specific power up to 2.1 kW/kg.
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- 2019
7. Salt hydrate-silicone foam composite for heat storage application
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Frazzica, A., Palomba, V., Brancato, V., Calabrese, L., Fernández, A. G., Fullana-Puig, M., Solé, A., and Cabeza, L. F.
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thermal energy storage (TES), polymeric foam, salt hydrate, composite ,polymeric foam ,salt hydrate ,composite ,thermal energy storage (TES) - Published
- 2018
8. Design, realization and testing of an adsorption refrigerator based on activated carbon/ethanol working pair.
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Frazzica, A., Palomba, V., Dawoud, B., Gullì, G., Brancato, V., Sapienza, A., Vasta, S., Freni, A., Costa, F., and Restuccia, G.
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REFRIGERATOR design & construction , *ADSORPTION (Chemistry) , *ETHANOL , *ACTIVATED carbon , *THERMODYNAMICS , *GRAVIMETRIC analysis - Abstract
In the present paper design, realization and testing of a novel small scale adsorption refrigerator prototype based on activated carbon/ethanol working pair is described. Firstly, experimental activity has been carried out for identification of the best performing activated carbon available on the market, through the evaluation of the achievable thermodynamic performance both under air conditioning and refrigeration conditions. Once identified the best performing activated carbon, the design of the adsorber was developed by experimental dynamic performance analysis, carried out by means of the Gravimetric-Large Temperature Jump (G-LTJ) apparatus available at CNR ITAE lab. Finally, the whole 0.5 kW refrigerator prototype was designed and built. First experimental results both under reference air conditioning and refrigeration cycles have been reported, to check the achievable performance. High Specific Cooling Powers (SCPs), 95 W/kg and 50 W/kg, for air conditioning and refrigeration respectively, were obtained, while the COP ranged between 0.09 and 0.11, thus showing an improvement of the current state of the art. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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9. Bisalbuminemia of the Fast Type.
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Emanuelli, G., Monni, A., Congiu, P., Palomba, V., and Pilleri, G.
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- 1970
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10. SENSORY GANGLIONOPATHY ASSOCIATED WITH SJÖGREN'S SYNDROME PRESENTING WITH DYSPHAGIA.
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Scoditti, U., Palomba, V., Marbini, A., Pavesi, G., and Gemignani, F.
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Sensory ganglionopathy is a sensory neuropathy characterized by inflammatory infiltration of the sensory ganglia, including trigeminal ganglia, in association with Sjögren's syndrome, or idiopathic. We report a patient who had a peculiar presentation with dysphagia. A 76-year-old man presented with a 1-year history of dysphagia and weight loss, and facial dysesthesias. A diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis was initially suspected, because of muscular atrophy and bulbar signs, however EMG showed only mild neurogenic changes, excluding signs of motor neuron involvement. Neurological examination showed absent corneal reflexes, moderate muscular wasting and mild weakness in the extremities, absent deep tendon reflexes in the legs, and sensory loss over the face and extremities. Electroneurographic study demonstrated absent blink reflex, and severely decreased or absent sensory action potentials in the limb nerves. Laboratory investigations, including CSF examination and search for anti-neural antibodies, were negative. A sicca syndrome was demonstrated by Schirmer test and salivary gland scintigraphy, and lower lip biopsy showed focal sialoadenitis according to the criteria of Greenspan et al (1974). A pure sensory or mainly sensory neuropathy with prominent trigeminal involvement is quite typical in the course of collagen diseases, and in particular in Sjögren's syndrome, supported by T cell infiltration in the dorsal root ganglia. In our case, the presence of sicca syndrome and focal sialoadenitis was consistent with the diagnosis of Sjögren's syndrome. We suggest that dysphagia, an atypical symptom in sensory ganglionopathy, may be related to involvement of the sensory ganglia of the glossopharyngeal and/or vagus nerve. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2000
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11. Development and experimental testing of an integrated prototype based on Stirling, ORC and a latent thermal energy storage system for waste heat recovery in naval application
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F. Catapano, A. Frazzica, A. Freni, M. Manzan, D. Micheli, V. Palomba, P. Sementa, B.M. Vaglieco, Catapano, F., Frazzica, A., Freni, A., Manzan, M., Micheli, D., Palomba, V., Sementa, P., and Vaglieco, B. M.
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General Energy ,Latent heat thermal storage ,ORC ,Mechanical Engineering ,Lab-scale prototype ,Ship energy system ,Stirling engine ,WHR ,Building and Construction ,Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law - Abstract
This paper focuses on an advanced energy system, able to increase the overall efficiency of ships by recovering the heat wasted by the propulsion system. A small-scale prototype has been realized, developed, and tested under realistic operating conditions of boat during a winter and summer cruise. The main novelty of the research that has been presented in this paper lies in a significant contribution by developing an integrated dynamic device for electrical production and thermal energy storage. It is based on a 1000 cm3 light duty compression ignition engine coupled with a properly adapted Stirling Engine (SE), an Organic Rankine Cycle group (ORC) and a latent Thermal Energy Storage system (TES). All the components have been managed by means of a specifically developed electronic control, simulating two standard cruise profiles. Scaled engine power data have been imposed to simulate port, manoeuvring and open sea navigation phases. The consumption of hot water has been obtained by considering the typical hourly use profile of a cruise ship. It has been demonstrated that the proposed integrated system allows recovering all the thermal energy needed to satisfy the hot water request during the cruise, avoiding the use of auxiliary boilers. The results indicate a favourable effect because the recovered thermal energy represents the 7.7 % of the total energy consumed by fuel. The net electrical energy generated by ORC and Stirling engine resulted to be about 1 % of the total fuel energy consumption, respectively 0.8 % and 0.2 %. The developed prototype can be a useful tool in viability analysis and can easily be reproduced for several uses. In conclusion, the integration of different systems with an optimal integration and sizing of the thermal energy storage considerably improve the thermodynamic, economic and environmental results for future clean ships.
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- 2022
12. Energy balance and life cycle assessment of small size residential solar heating and cooling systems equipped with adsorption chillers
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Marco Beccali, Maurizio Cellura, Valeria Palomba, Sonia Longo, Salvatore Vasta, Longo, S., Palomba, V., Beccali, M., Cellura, M., and Vasta, S.
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Chiller ,Solar System ,Adsorption chillers ,Global warming potential ,Life cycle assessment ,Solar heating and cooling ,Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment ,Materials Science (all) ,Settore ING-IND/11 - Fisica Tecnica Ambientale ,business.industry ,020209 energy ,Energy agency ,Energy balance ,02 engineering and technology ,TRNSYS ,Raw material ,Adsorption ,0202 electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering ,Environmental science ,General Materials Science ,Process engineering ,business ,Life-cycle assessment ,Solar heating and cooling Life cycle assessment Global warming potential Adsorption chillers - Abstract
Solar heating and cooling systems for space heating and cooling are experiencing a growing trend and interest. However, the actual energy and environmental performance of small/medium size installations is not clearly foreseeable. In this paper, an analysis of such systems using adsorption chillers in different European climates is presented. Solar systems have been simulated in TRNSYS and compared to a conventional system employing a vapour compression unit. The results have been used for a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study, determining the potential impact during the whole life of the system, from raw materials supply to its end-of-life. The LCA has been carried out by using the LCA tool developed in the framework of the International Energy Agency SHC Task 48. Results showed that the useful life of the system is a key parameter: for a useful life of 10 years, the conventional system performs better than the renewable-based one for almost all the locations. However, if a longer life is achieved (15 or 20 years), solar systems show environmental advantage under almost all the climatic conditions: the environmental benefits of using a solar system during the operation step counterbalance the additional impact generated during the other life-cycle steps.
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- 2017
13. Incidence of young-onset dementia in Italy: The Brescia register study.
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Borroni B, Libri I, Rota M, Binetti G, Benussi L, Ghidoni R, Cotelli MS, Fostinelli S, Guerini F, Boffelli S, Magni E, Pengo M, Gennuso M, Bianchi M, Cossu B, Palomba V, Crucitti A, Bianchetti A, Logroscino G, and Padovani A
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Introduction: The goal of the present work was to assess the incidence of dementia with onset before the age of 65 years (i.e., young-onset dementia [YOD]) and define the frequencies of young-onset Alzheimer's disease (AD), frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD), and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) in the general population., Methods: The study was conducted from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019 in Brescia province (population: 1,268,455). During the study period, all new YOD cases (incident YOD) were counted, and all patients' records reviewed. The incidence was standardized to the Italian general population in 2019., Results: A total of 29 YOD patients were diagnosed. The age-sex standardized incidence rate was 4.58 (95% confidence interval, 3.07-6.58) per 100,000 person-years. No difference in incidence rate between YOD due to AD or FTLD ( P = 0.83) and between sexes ( P = 0.81) was observed. YOD incidence increased with age, reaching its peak after 60 years., Discussion: Presenting neurodegenerative YOD phenotypes encompasses both AD and FTLD. Improved knowledge on YOD epidemiology is essential to adequately plan and organize health services., Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Author disclosures are available in the supporting information., (© 2024 The Authors. Alzheimer's & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of Alzheimer's Association.)
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- 2024
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14. Adsorption Heat Storage: State-of-the-Art and Future Perspectives.
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Vasta S, Brancato V, La Rosa D, Palomba V, Restuccia G, Sapienza A, and Frazzica A
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Thermal energy storage (TES) is a key technology to enhance the efficiency of energy systems as well as to increase the share of renewable energies. In this context, the present paper reports a literature review of the recent advancement in the field of adsorption TES systems. After an initial introduction concerning different heat storage technologies, the working principle of the adsorption TES is explained and compared to other technologies. Subsequently, promising features and critical issues at a material, component and system level are deeply analyzed and the ongoing activities to make this technology ready for marketing are introduced.
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- 2018
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15. Cyclic alternating pattern (CAP) alterations in narcolepsy.
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Terzano MG, Smerieri A, Del Felice A, Giglia F, Palomba V, and Parrino L
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- Adolescent, Adult, Case-Control Studies, Electroencephalography, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Periodicity, Polysomnography, Arousal physiology, Brain physiopathology, Narcolepsy physiopathology, Sleep, REM physiology
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Background and Purpose: Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder with clinical symptoms attributed to a reduced activation of the arousal system. Cyclic alternating pattern (CAP) is the expression of rhythmic arousability during non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep. CAP parameters, arousals and conventional sleep measures were studied in narcoleptic patients with cataplexy., Patients and Methods: Data were collected from all-night polysomnographic (PSG) recordings and the multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) on the intervening day of 25 drug-naive patients (10 males and 15 females; mean age: 34+/-16 years) after adaptation and exclusion of other sleep disorders. A group of 25 age- and gender-matched normal sleepers were selected as controls. Each PSG recording was subdivided into sleep cycles. Analysis of CAP included classification of A phases into subtypes A1, A2, and A3., Results: There was an increase in sleep period time mainly due to an increased wake time after sleep onset. REM latency was sharply reduced. The percentage of NREM sleep was slightly reduced and the balance between light sleep (S1+S2) and deep sleep (S3+S4) showed a curtailment of the former, while deep sleep was slightly increased. Excluding sleep cycles with sleep onset REM periods (SOREMPs), the duration of ordered sleep cycles was not different between narcoleptics and controls. The two groups showed similar values of arousal index, while CAP time, CAP rate, number of CAP cycles and of phase A subtypes (in particular subtypes A1) were significantly reduced in narcoleptic patients., Conclusions: The reduced periods of CAP in narcoleptic NREM sleep could be the electroencephalographic (EEG) expression of a generally reduced arousability or an increased strength of sleep-promoting forces in the balance between sleep and arousal systems. This can explain some of the clinical correlates of the disorder, i.e. excessive sleepiness, short sleep latency and impaired attentive performances, even without any sign of arousal-induced sleep fragmentation.
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- 2006
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16. Is insomnia a neurophysiological disorder? The role of sleep EEG microstructure.
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Parrino L, Ferrillo F, Smerieri A, Spaggiari MC, Palomba V, Rossi M, and Terzano MG
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- Antidepressive Agents therapeutic use, Depressive Disorder, Major complications, Depressive Disorder, Major drug therapy, Depressive Disorder, Major physiopathology, Humans, Nervous System Diseases complications, Nervous System Diseases drug therapy, Nervous System Diseases physiopathology, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders complications, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders drug therapy, Electroencephalography methods, Polysomnography methods, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders physiopathology
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Unlike other sleep disorders, such as sleep-related breathing disorders and periodic limb movement (PLM), the nature and severity of which are quantified by specific respiratory and motor indexes, no apparent organ dysfunction underlies several cases of insomnia (in particular primary insomnia), which can be objectively diagnosed only through the structural alterations of sleep. Polysomnography (PSG) investigation indicates that insomnia is the outcome of a neurophysiological disturbance that impairs the regulatory mechanisms of sleep control, including sleep duration, intensity, continuity and stability. In particular, analysis of sleep microstructure has permitted to establish that etiologic factors of different nature (including depressive disorders) exert a common destabilizing action on sleep, which is reflected in an increase of cyclic alternating pattern (CAP) rate. These premises allow us to attribute a more objective identity to insomnia, which risks otherwise to be considered as an unexplainable mental complaint. In conclusion, PSG remains the "gold standard" for measuring sleep, and especially insomnia.
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- 2004
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17. CAP variables and arousals as sleep electroencephalogram markers for primary insomnia.
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Terzano MG, Parrino L, Spaggiari MC, Palomba V, Rossi M, and Smerieri A
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- Adult, Arousal drug effects, Biomarkers, Case-Control Studies, Female, Humans, Hypnotics and Sedatives therapeutic use, Male, Middle Aged, Placebo Effect, Polysomnography, Reaction Time drug effects, Sensitivity and Specificity, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders drug therapy, Sleep Stages drug effects, Time Factors, Wakefulness physiology, Arousal physiology, Electroencephalography, Periodicity, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders physiopathology
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Objective: Polysomnographic (PSG) measures consistently reflect poor sleep quality and effective treatment in insomniac patients., Methods: The PSG findings of 47 patients (18 M and 29 F, 42.5+/-10 years) meeting the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition criteria for a diagnosis of primary insomnia were compared with those of 25 age- and gender-balanced healthy subjects (controls) without sleep complaints. After one adaptation night to the sleep lab, each patient underwent two randomized double-blind PSG recordings. Twenty-four patients followed a placebo-drug sequence and 23 a drug-placebo succession. Active treatment consisted of widely used hypnotic drugs, i.e. zolpidem, triazolam, zopiclone, brotizolam. Conventional PSG measures, electroencephalogram (EEG) arousals and CAP variables (including phase A subtypes) were quantified and statistically analyzed., Results: Compared to controls, insomniac patients under placebo showed a significant increase of CAP rate, subtypes A1 and A2, EEG arousals, nocturnal wakefulness and stage 1, associated with reduced values of total sleep time and slow wave sleep (stages 3 and 4). In insomniac patients, sleep quality was significantly improved by hypnotic treatment. Compared to placebo, active medication significantly reduced CAP rate, subtypes A1 and A2, but had only marginal effects on subtypes A3 and on EEG arousals. Under hypnotic treatment total sleep time, nocturnal awakenings, stage 1 and slow wave sleep recuperated normal values. The most significant correlation between sleep quality and PSG variables was found for CAP rate (P<0.0001)., Conclusions: PSG investigation extended to CAP variables and EEG arousals can be an important procedure for the diagnosis of primary insomnia and evaluation of treatment efficacy.
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- 2003
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18. New drugs for insomnia: comparative tolerability of zopiclone, zolpidem and zaleplon.
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Terzano MG, Rossi M, Palomba V, Smerieri A, and Parrino L
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- Acetamides adverse effects, Animals, Azabicyclo Compounds, Clinical Trials as Topic methods, Clinical Trials as Topic statistics & numerical data, Humans, Piperazines adverse effects, Pyridines adverse effects, Pyrimidines adverse effects, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders etiology, Zolpidem, Acetamides therapeutic use, Piperazines therapeutic use, Pyridines therapeutic use, Pyrimidines therapeutic use, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders drug therapy
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Insomnia affects 30-35% of people living in developed countries. The impact of insomnia on daytime functioning and its relationship with medical and psychiatric illnesses necessitate early treatment to prevent insomnia becoming persistent and to avoid the development of complications. However, pharmacological strategies must achieve a balance between sedative and adverse effects. In the last 30 years, benzodiazepines have been the preferred drugs for the treatment of insomnia. Benzodiazepines act nonselectively at two central receptor sites, named omega(1) and omega(2), which are located in different areas of the CNS. The sedative action of benzodiazepines is related to omega(1) receptors, whereas omega(2) receptors are responsible for their effects on memory and cognitive functioning. According to their pharmacokinetic profile, benzodiazepines can be classified into three groups: short half-life (<3 hours), medium half-life (8-24 hours) and long half-life (>24 hours). The newer non-benzodiazepine agents zopiclone, zolpidem and zaleplon have a hypnosedative action comparable with that of benzodiazepines, but they display specific pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties. These three 'Z' agents all share a short plasma half-life and limited duration of action. In addition, these agents are selective compounds that interact preferentially with omega(1) receptors (sedative effect), whereas benzodiazepines also interact with omega(2) receptors (adverse effects on cognitive performance and memory). Zaleplon is characterised by an ultrashort half-life (approximately 1 hour). Zolpidem and zopiclone have longer half-lives (approximately 2.4 and 5 hours, respectively). These properties, together with the low risk of residual effect, may explain the limited negative influences of these agents on daytime performance. Psychomotor tasks and memory capacities appear to be better preserved by non-benzodiazepine agents than by benzodiazepines. When present, cognitive deficits almost exclusively coincide with the peak plasma concentration. In particular, impairment can emerge in the first hours after drug administration, whereas psychomotor and memory tests carried out 7-8 hours later (i.e. in the morning) generally show no relevant alterations. As with benzodiazepines, the three 'Z' non-benzodiazepine agents should be used for a limited period, even in chronic relapsing conditions. Further evaluation is needed of the safety of hypnosedative medications in the long-term management of insomnia.
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19. CAP and arousals in the structural development of sleep: an integrative perspective.
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Terzano MG, Parrino L, Rosa A, Palomba V, and Smerieri A
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Objectives: It is known that the number of arousals per hour of sleep increases linearly across life, while the amount of cyclic alternating pattern (CAP) undergoes a u-shaped evolution. The present study aimed at investigating the differences, overlaps and age-related distribution of arousals and CAP components, i.e. subtypes A1, A2, A3. The relationship between the phase A subtypes and the structural organization of sleep was also evaluated., Methods: Forty healthy subjects were examined. Polysomnographic analysis was performed according to the scoring rules for sleep stages, CAP and American Sleep Disorders Association arousals., Results: Arousals occurred more frequently during CAP (40 events per hour) than in total sleep time (18 events per hour), non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep (20 events per hour), and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep (12 events per hour). Within CAP, arousals always coincided with a subtype A2 or A3. Both arousals and subtypes A2 and A3 showed a similar evolution with relation to age (linear positive), and to the amounts of light NREM sleep (linear positive) and deep NREM sleep (linear negative). In contrast, subtypes A1 showed a u-shaped profile across the life span and appeared closely related (linear positive) to the time spent in stages 3 and 4. Almost 90% of arousals occurring in NREM sleep were preceded in the previous 3s by a K-complex or a delta burst, indicating a topical involvement of slow electroencephalographic (EEG) components in the arousal build-up., Conclusions: Arousals show only one side of the multi-faceted activation complexes, whereas the three subtypes of CAP provide a graded picture of arousal features from the strongest A3 subtypes, showing a prevalence of EEG desynchrony, to the weakest A1 phases, which are dominated by EEG synchrony and represent the prevalent components of CAP (60% of all the phase A subtypes).
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- 2002
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20. Gene frequency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) polymorphic variants in Sardinia.
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Fiorelli G, Meloni T, Palomba V, Manoussakis C, Villa S, and Cappellini MD
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- Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency genetics, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Italy, Male, Random Allocation, Gene Frequency, Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase genetics, Polymorphism, Genetic
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- 1990
21. Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency: genetic heterogeneity in Sardinia.
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Fenu MP, Finazzi G, Manoussakis C, Palomba V, and Fiorelli G
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- Chromatography, Ion Exchange, Erythrocytes enzymology, Genetic Variation, Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase blood, Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase genetics, Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency enzymology, Humans, Italy, Kinetics, Male, Pedigree, Polymorphism, Genetic, Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency genetics
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Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) was partially purified from red blood cells of 44 Sardinian males with severe enzymatic deficiency and the variants characterized chromatographically and biochemically to see if there is genetic heterogeneity of the enzyme in Southern Sardinia. Three different variants associated with severe G6PD deficiency were identified: the common G6PD Mediterranean variant; G6PD Sassari, recently described by Testa et al. (1980), and a new variant that we have designated G6PD Cagliari. Family studies were carried out to demonstrate that these variants are due to the presence of different alleles.
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- 1982
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