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1. MASLD, hepatic steatosis and fibrosis are associated with the prevalence of chronic kidney disease and retinopathy in adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus

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Mantovani, A, Morieri, M, Aldigeri, R, Palmisano, L, Masulli, M, Bonomo, K, Baroni, M, Cossu, E, Cimini, F, Cavallo, G, Buzzetti, R, Mignogna, C, Leonetti, F, Bacci, S, Trevisan, R, Pollis, R, Cas, A, de Kreutzenberg, S, Targher, G, Mantovani, Alessandro, Morieri, Mario Luca, Aldigeri, Raffaella, Palmisano, Luisa, Masulli, Maria, Bonomo, Katia, Baroni, Marco Giorgio, Cossu, Efisio, Cimini, Flavia Agata, Cavallo, Gisella, Buzzetti, Raffaella, Mignogna, Carmen, Leonetti, Frida, Bacci, Simonetta, Trevisan, Roberto, Pollis, Riccardo Maria, Cas, Alessandra Dei, de Kreutzenberg, Saula Vigili, Targher, Giovanni, Mantovani, A, Morieri, M, Aldigeri, R, Palmisano, L, Masulli, M, Bonomo, K, Baroni, M, Cossu, E, Cimini, F, Cavallo, G, Buzzetti, R, Mignogna, C, Leonetti, F, Bacci, S, Trevisan, R, Pollis, R, Cas, A, de Kreutzenberg, S, Targher, G, Mantovani, Alessandro, Morieri, Mario Luca, Aldigeri, Raffaella, Palmisano, Luisa, Masulli, Maria, Bonomo, Katia, Baroni, Marco Giorgio, Cossu, Efisio, Cimini, Flavia Agata, Cavallo, Gisella, Buzzetti, Raffaella, Mignogna, Carmen, Leonetti, Frida, Bacci, Simonetta, Trevisan, Roberto, Pollis, Riccardo Maria, Cas, Alessandra Dei, de Kreutzenberg, Saula Vigili, and Targher, Giovanni

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Aim: We examined whether metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) with or without significant fibrosis (assessed by validated non-invasive biomarkers) was associated with an increased risk of prevalent chronic kidney disease (CKD) or diabetic retinopathy in people with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Methods: We performed a retrospective multicenter cross-sectional study involving 1,409 adult outpatients with T1DM, in whom hepatic steatosis index (HSI) and fibrosis (FIB)-4 index were calculated for non-invasively detecting hepatic steatosis (defined by HSI > 36), with or without coexisting significant fibrosis (FIB-4 index ≥ 1.3 or < 1.3). CKD was defined as an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 or urine albumin/creatinine ratio ≥ 3.0 mg/mmol. The presence of diabetic retinopathy was also recorded in all participants. Results: Patients with MASLD and significant fibrosis (n = 93) had a remarkably higher prevalence of CKD and diabetic retinopathy than their counterparts with MASLD without fibrosis (n = 578) and those without steatosis (n = 738). After adjustment for sex, diabetes duration, hemoglobin A1c, hypertension, and use of antihypertensive or lipid-lowering medications, patients with SLD and significant fibrosis had a higher risk of prevalent CKD (adjusted-odds ratio 1.76, 95 % confidence interval 1.05–2.96) than those without steatosis. Patients with MASLD without fibrosis had a higher risk of prevalent retinopathy (adjusted-odds ratio 1.49, 95 % CI 1.13–1.46) than those without steatosis. Conclusion: This is the largest cross-sectional study showing that MASLD with and without coexisting significant fibrosis was associated, independently of potential confounders, with an increased risk of prevalent CKD and retinopathy in adults with T1DM.

Published
2024

3. Association between different modalities of insulin administration and metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease in adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus

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Csermely, A, Mantovani, A, Morieri, M, Palmisano, L, Masulli, M, Cossu, E, Baroni, M, Bonomo, K, Cimini, F, Cavallo, G, Buzzetti, R, Mignogna, C, Leonetti, F, Bacci, S, Trevisan, R, Pollis, R, Aldigeri, R, Cas, A, de Kreutzenberg, S, Targher, G, Csermely, Alessandro, Mantovani, Alessandro, Morieri, Mario Luca, Palmisano, Luisa, Masulli, Maria, Cossu, Efisio, Baroni, Marco Giorgio, Bonomo, Katia, Cimini, Flavia Agata, Cavallo, Gisella, Buzzetti, Raffaella, Mignogna, Carmen, Leonetti, Frida, Bacci, Simonetta, Trevisan, Roberto, Pollis, Riccardo Maria, Aldigeri, Raffaella, Cas, Alessandra Dei, de Kreutzenberg, Saula Vigili, Targher, Giovanni, Csermely, A, Mantovani, A, Morieri, M, Palmisano, L, Masulli, M, Cossu, E, Baroni, M, Bonomo, K, Cimini, F, Cavallo, G, Buzzetti, R, Mignogna, C, Leonetti, F, Bacci, S, Trevisan, R, Pollis, R, Aldigeri, R, Cas, A, de Kreutzenberg, S, Targher, G, Csermely, Alessandro, Mantovani, Alessandro, Morieri, Mario Luca, Palmisano, Luisa, Masulli, Maria, Cossu, Efisio, Baroni, Marco Giorgio, Bonomo, Katia, Cimini, Flavia Agata, Cavallo, Gisella, Buzzetti, Raffaella, Mignogna, Carmen, Leonetti, Frida, Bacci, Simonetta, Trevisan, Roberto, Pollis, Riccardo Maria, Aldigeri, Raffaella, Cas, Alessandra Dei, de Kreutzenberg, Saula Vigili, and Targher, Giovanni

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Aim: We examined whether different insulin administration modalities, i.e., multiple daily injections (MDI) or continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII by insulin pumps), are differently associated with the risk of having metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), with or without coexisting significant liver fibrosis (assessed by validated non-invasive biomarkers), in adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Methods: We conducted a retrospective, multicenter, cross-sectional study involving 1,417 adult individuals with established T1DM treated with MDI or CSII. We calculated hepatic steatosis index (HSI) and fibrosis (FIB)-4 index for non-invasively detecting MAFLD (defined by HSI >36), with or without coexisting significant fibrosis (defined by FIB-4 index ≥ 1.3 or <1.3, respectively). Results: Compared to the MDI group (n = 1,161), insulin-pump users (n = 256; 18.1%) were more likely to be younger (mean age: 40 vs. 48 years, P < 0.001), had better glycemic control (mean hemoglobin A1c: 7.7% vs. 7.9%, P = 0.025) and a markedly lower prevalence of MAFLD with coexisting significant fibrosis (2.7% vs. 8.1%, P = 0.010), but a comparable prevalence of MAFLD without fibrosis. In multinomial logistic regression analysis, CSII therapy was associated with a ∼70%-lower risk of MAFLD with significant fibrosis (unadjusted odds ratio 0.32, 95% confidence interval 0.14–0.70; P = 0.004), but this association was no longer significant after adjustment for age, hemoglobin A1c and other potential confounders. Conclusion: The lower prevalence of MAFLD with coexisting significant fibrosis we observed in adults with T1DM using CSII therapy, compared to those using MDI therapy, is primarily mediated by inter-group differences in age.

Published
2023

4. Hepatic steatosis with significant fibrosis is associated with an increased 10-year estimated risk of cardiovascular disease in adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus

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Mantovani, A, Morieri, M, Palmisano, L, Masulli, M, Cossu, E, Baroni, M, Bonomo, K, Cimini, F, Cavallo, G, Buzzetti, R, Mignogna, C, Leonetti, F, Bacci, S, Trevisan, R, Pollis, R, Aldigeri, R, Cas, A, de Kreutzenberg, S, Targher, G, Mantovani, Alessandro, Morieri, Mario Luca, Palmisano, Luisa, Masulli, Maria, Cossu, Efisio, Baroni, Marco Giorgio, Bonomo, Katia, Cimini, Flavia Agata, Cavallo, Gisella, Buzzetti, Raffaella, Mignogna, Carmen, Leonetti, Frida, Bacci, Simonetta, Trevisan, Roberto, Pollis, Riccardo Maria, Aldigeri, Raffaella, Cas, Alessandra Dei, de Kreutzenberg, Saula Vigili, Targher, Giovanni, Mantovani, A, Morieri, M, Palmisano, L, Masulli, M, Cossu, E, Baroni, M, Bonomo, K, Cimini, F, Cavallo, G, Buzzetti, R, Mignogna, C, Leonetti, F, Bacci, S, Trevisan, R, Pollis, R, Aldigeri, R, Cas, A, de Kreutzenberg, S, Targher, G, Mantovani, Alessandro, Morieri, Mario Luca, Palmisano, Luisa, Masulli, Maria, Cossu, Efisio, Baroni, Marco Giorgio, Bonomo, Katia, Cimini, Flavia Agata, Cavallo, Gisella, Buzzetti, Raffaella, Mignogna, Carmen, Leonetti, Frida, Bacci, Simonetta, Trevisan, Roberto, Pollis, Riccardo Maria, Aldigeri, Raffaella, Cas, Alessandra Dei, de Kreutzenberg, Saula Vigili, and Targher, Giovanni

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Background: We assessed whether hepatic steatosis with or without significant fibrosis (determined by validated non-invasive biomarkers) is associated with an increased 10-year estimated risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in people with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Methods: We conducted a retrospective, multicenter, cross-sectional study involving 1,254 adults with established T1DM without pre-existing CVD. We used the hepatic steatosis index (HSI) and fibrosis (FIB)-4 index for non-invasively detecting hepatic steatosis (defined as HSI > 36), with or without coexisting significant fibrosis (defined as FIB-4 index ≥ 1.3 or < 1.3). We calculated the Steno type 1 risk engine and the atherosclerotic CVD (ASCVD) risk score to estimate the 10-year risk of developing a first fatal or nonfatal CVD event. Results: Using the Steno type 1 risk engine, a significantly greater proportion of patients with hepatic steatosis and significant fibrosis (n = 91) had a high 10-year estimated CVD risk compared to those with hepatic steatosis alone (n = 509) or without steatosis (n = 654) (75.8% vs. 23.2% vs. 24.9%, p < 0.001). After adjustment for sex, BMI, diabetes duration, hemoglobin A1c, chronic kidney disease, and lipid-lowering medication use, patients with hepatic steatosis and significant fibrosis had an increased 10-year estimated risk of developing a first fatal or nonfatal CVD event (adjusted-odds ratio 11.4, 95% confidence interval 3.54–36.9) than those without steatosis. We observed almost identical results using the ASCVD risk calculator. Conclusions: The 10-year estimated CVD risk is remarkably greater in T1DM adults with hepatic steatosis and significant fibrosis than in their counterparts with hepatic steatosis alone or without steatosis.

Published
2023

5. Sex differences in cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular risk estimation in patients with type 1 diabetes

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Dei Cas, A, Aldigeri, R, Mantovani, A, Masulli, M, Palmisano, L, Cavalot, F, Bonomo, K, Baroni, M, Cossu, E, Cavallo, G, Cimini, F, Buzzetti, R, Mignogna, C, Leonetti, F, Bacci, S, Trevisan, R, Morieri, M, Pollis, R, Targher, G, Vigili de Kreutzenberg, S, Dei Cas, Alessandra, Aldigeri, Raffaella, Mantovani, Alessandro, Masulli, Maria, Palmisano, Luisa, Cavalot, Franco, Bonomo, Katia, Baroni, Marco Giorgio, Cossu, Efisio, Cavallo, Gisella, Cimini, Flavia Agata, Buzzetti, Raffaella, Mignogna, Carmen, Leonetti, Frida, Bacci, Simonetta, Trevisan, Roberto, Morieri, Mario Luca, Pollis, Riccardo Maria, Targher, Giovanni, Vigili de Kreutzenberg, Saula, Dei Cas, A, Aldigeri, R, Mantovani, A, Masulli, M, Palmisano, L, Cavalot, F, Bonomo, K, Baroni, M, Cossu, E, Cavallo, G, Cimini, F, Buzzetti, R, Mignogna, C, Leonetti, F, Bacci, S, Trevisan, R, Morieri, M, Pollis, R, Targher, G, Vigili de Kreutzenberg, S, Dei Cas, Alessandra, Aldigeri, Raffaella, Mantovani, Alessandro, Masulli, Maria, Palmisano, Luisa, Cavalot, Franco, Bonomo, Katia, Baroni, Marco Giorgio, Cossu, Efisio, Cavallo, Gisella, Cimini, Flavia Agata, Buzzetti, Raffaella, Mignogna, Carmen, Leonetti, Frida, Bacci, Simonetta, Trevisan, Roberto, Morieri, Mario Luca, Pollis, Riccardo Maria, Targher, Giovanni, and Vigili de Kreutzenberg, Saula

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Aims: Patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) have higher cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk compared to the general population. This observational study aims to evaluate sex-related differences in CVD prevalence and CVD risk estimates in a large cohort of T1D adults. Materials and methods: We conducted a multicenter, cross-sectional study involving 2,041 T1D patients (mean age 46 years; 44.9% women). In patients without pre-existing CVD (primary prevention), we calculated the Steno type 1 risk engine to estimate the 10-year risk of developing CVD events. Results: CVD prevalence (n=116) was higher in men than in women aged ≥55 years (19.2 vs 12.8%, p=0.036), but comparable between the two sexes in those aged <55 years (p=0.91). In patients without pre-existing CVD (n=1,925), mean 10-year estimated CVD risk was 15.4±0.4% without any significant sex difference. However, stratifying this patient group by age, the 10-year estimated CVD risk was significantly higher in men than in women until age 55 years (p<0.001), but this risk equalized after this age. Carotid-artery plaque burden was significantly associated with age ≥55 years and with a medium and high 10-year estimated CVD risk, without any significant sex difference. Diabetic retinopathy and sensory-motor neuropathy were also associated with higher 10-year CVD risk and female sex. Conclusions: Both men and women with T1D are at high CVD risk. The 10-year estimated CVD risk was higher in men aged <55 years than in women of similar age, but these sex differences disappeared at age ≥55 years, suggesting that female sex was no longer protective.

Published
2023

6. ¿Conoce cuál es su riesgo de tener diabetes?

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Carrión, A, primary, Bertona, C, additional, Gabrielli, J, additional, Cavallo, G, additional, Balfour, D, additional, Laurenti, V, additional, Montaño, C, additional, Olivares, A, additional, Pardo, O, additional, Olivares, M, additional, Miranda, F, additional, Pozzo, Y, additional, Lell, V, additional, and Daher, N, additional

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2023
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8. Isolated Sphenoid Sinus Inflammatory Disease-A Report of 14 Cases

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Fadda, G. -L., D'Eramo, A., Grosso, A., Galizia, A., and Cavallo, G.

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Sphenoid sinusitis, Cavernous sinus, Isolated sphenoid sinus inflammatory diseases, Visual disturbance, Original Article, lcsh:Otorhinolaryngology, lcsh:RF1-547
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Introduction: Isolated sphenoid sinus inflammatory diseases (ISSIDs) are responsible for about 75% of isolated sphenoid sinus opacifications. Computer tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) should be used in a complementary manner for the assessment of ISSIDs. This evaluation sheds some light on the extent of disease and intracranial and intra-orbital involvement. Materials and Methods: The current study aimed to evaluate the medication histories of 14 patients who underwent endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) for ISSIDs within 2015-2018. This assessment was carried out to analyze the presenting symptoms, diagnostic work-up, additional therapies, and complications. Moreover, it can help us compare our data with pertinent literature. Results: As evidenced by the obtained results, ISSID lesions included bacterial sphenoiditis (42.9%), fungus ball (21.4%), invasive fungal sphenoiditis (14.3%), mucocele (14.3%), and retention cysts (7.1%). In addition, headache was found to be the major complaint, followed by nasal symptoms. Diplopia, and signs and symptoms of the involvement of other cranial nerves were less frequent. All patients underwent endoscopic transnasal sphenoidectomy. The overall survival rate was reported as 92.9% (13/14), and all patients with cranial nerve palsies demonstrated complete clinical remission. Conclusion: Both the review of related literature and our clinical cases were indicative of the dangerous consequences of ISSIDs. Their varied and unspecific presentation and the limited reliability of nasal endoscopy required the cooperation of ENT (ear, nose, and throat) team with other specialists to make an accurate diagnosis and decide on the most appropriate therapeutic choices. If the signs of intracranial complications were detected, surgery should be promptly performed to maximize the chances of recovery.

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2020

9. FRUTTA E VERDURA: 100 ricette per la salute umana e del pianeta

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Guberti, E, Nucci, D, Accastello, I, Alonzo, E, Bologna, E, Bonaccorsi, G, Cairella, G, Carreri, G, Carreri, V, Cavallo, G, Copparoni, R, Corradi, M, Cosentino, S, Di Pisa, G, Fara, Gm, Fara, T, Fardella, M, Favaro, E, La Carrubba, R, Lisi, M, Melve, Silvia, Monaldi, Panunzio, Mf, Papini, S, Petroni, Ml, Plutino, G, Raso, G, Ravaglia, E, Schiavano, GF Scognamiglio, U, Trillè, S, and Vettorvi

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5 razioni, frutta, dieta, verdura, frutta, verdura, 5 razioni, dieta
Published
2021

11. Physical exercise for prevention of dementia (EPD) study: background, design and methods

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Iuliano E., Di Cagno A., Cristofano A., Angiolillo A., D'Aversa R., Ciccotelli S., Corbi G., Fiorilli G., Calcagno G., Di Costanzo A., Aquino G., Arcari V., Buongusto L., Cavallo G., Faraone M., Ferrara N., Filangieri M., Fiscarelli M., Iavarone S., Iannetta F., Moffa S., Mignogna P., Oriani G., Palombo F., PANICHELLA, NAZARENO, Pedata S., Petti B., Spaziano M., Taglialatela M., Valente R., Iuliano, E., Di Cagno, A., Cristofano, A., Angiolillo, A., D'Aversa, R., Ciccotelli, S., Corbi, G., Fiorilli, G., Calcagno, G., Di Costanzo, A., Aquino, G., Arcari, V., Buongusto, L., Cavallo, G., Faraone, M., Ferrara, N., Filangieri, M., Fiscarelli, M., Iavarone, S., Iannetta, F., Moffa, S., Mignogna, P., Oriani, G., Palombo, F., Panichella, Nazareno, Pedata, S., Petti, B., Spaziano, M., Taglialatela, M., and Valente, R.

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Male, medicine.medical_specialty, Aging population, 030209 endocrinology & metabolism, Physical exercise, Prevention of dementia, Risk Assessment, law.invention, Study Protocol, 03 medical and health sciences, Cognition, 0302 clinical medicine, Double-Blind Method, Randomized controlled trial, Memory, law, Humans, Medicine, Dementia, Cognitive Dysfunction, 030212 general & internal medicine, Cognitive decline, Exercise, Aged, Mild cognitive impairment, Neuropsychological test, Physical activity, Subjective memory complaints, Subjective memory complaint, business.industry, lcsh:Public aspects of medicine, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, lcsh:RA1-1270, Middle Aged, medicine.disease, Cognitive test, Physical therapy, Female, Observational study, Independent Living, business, Program Evaluation
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Background Several observational studies have shown that exercise reduces the risk of cognitive decline; however, evidences from long-term, well-conducted, randomized controlled trials are scanty. The principal aim of this study is to verify whether a long-term program of multimodal supervised exercise improves the cognitive function and/or reduces the rate of cognitive decline in older adults at different degrees of risk for dementia. Methods/design EPD is a parallel group, double-blind, randomized controlled trial. Community-dwelling volunteers aged 50 years or more are being recruited from different community centers and screened for eligibility. Enrolled subjects are being divided in 3 groups: a) without subjective or objective cognitive impairment, b) with subjective memory complaints, and c) with mild cognitive impairments. Participants in each group (at least 180) are being randomly assigned (1:1) to an experimental group, performing a supervised training including aerobic and resistance exercises of moderate/high intensity, or to a control group. Primary outcome will be 48-months changes in Mini Mental State Examinations. Secondary outcomes will be changes in several cognitive tests including a composite cognitive score. Time points will be at baseline, and at 6, 12, 24, 36 and 48 months. Statistical analysis will be done as intention to treat, complete case and mixed model analysis. Discussion EPD is the first trial to examine the effects of a long exercise program (48 months) on cognitive performances. If successful, this trial may provide evidence for using long-term and multimodal exercise interventions for dementia prevention programs in the aging population. Trial registration The study is registered at ClinicalTrials.gov with the code NCT02236416.

Published
2019

14. A BRIEF ANATOMO-SURGICAL DISSECTION GUIDE TO HUMAN NECK: RESULTS OF THE COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF PALERMO AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MALTA

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Carini,F, Salerno,M, Mazzola M, Lo Piccolo, C, Cavallo,G, MUSSO, Serafina, Gentile,S, D'Accardo,S, La Mantia, A, Accardo,A, Baldari,B, Besi,L, scopetti,M, Faleo,M, Zammit,C, Tomasello,G, Carini,F, Salerno,M, Mazzola,M, Lo Piccolo,C, Cavallo,G, Musso,S, Gentile,S, D'Accardo,S, La Mantia, A, Accardo,A, Baldari,B, Besi,L, scopetti,M, Faleo,M, Zammit,C, and Tomasello,G

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Settore MED/18 - Chirurgia Generale, Settore BIO/06 - Anatomia Comparata E Citologia, surgical dissection cadaveric study, surgical dissection course, topographical anatomy
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The aim of this article is to show methods for dissection of the neck. In the summer of 2017 a group of students of the University of Palermo that have already passed the exam of Human Anatomy took a 4 weeks dissection course at the University of Malta. The students were provided with a dissection kit, video recording equipment and cameras for taking pictures. They dissected the skin, the subcutaneous tissue, the muscular bundles, the muscles, the vascular and nervous bundles, the nerves, the larynx, the trachea and the esophagus. This paper presents the results of the dissection course and a small and simple guide to young students and medical doctors who want to learn the bases of neck dissection.

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2018

17. Endoscopic endonasal surgery for sinus fungus balls: Clinical, radiological, histopathological, and microbiological analysis of 40 cases and review of the literature

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Gian Luca Fadda, Succo, G., Moretto, P., Veltri, A., Castelnuovo, P., Bignami, M., and Cavallo, G.

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Aspergillus, Endoscopic endonasal surgery, Fungal rhinosinusitis, Mycosis, Paranasal sinus fungus ball, Otorhinolaryngology2734 Pathology and Forensic Medicine, Original Article
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Introduction: Paranasal sinus fungus ball (PSFB) is a non-invasive mycosis, which appears in immunocompetent patients, along with unilateral lesion. The purpose of this study was to analyse various symptoms of PSFB and its radiological, pathological, and microbiological findings. In addition, this study involved the investigation of the incidence of bacterial coinfection and surgical techniques applied for this infection and to report the modern developments in this domain. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study was carried out on 40 consecutive patients referring for PSFB treatment to the Ear, Nose, and Throat Department in San Luigi Gonzaga University Hospital, Turin, Italy, from April 2014 to 2017. Pertinent literature was reviewed and compared within the specified period. All patients were examined by preoperative computed tomography (CT) scan, and 26 (65%) patients were subjected to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Results: Totally, 33 patients (82.5%) were affected with single sinus infection, whereas most of the cases suffered from maxillary sinusitis. With regard to CT scan findings, microcalcifications were found in 32.5% of the cases; however, mucosal membrane thickening around the fungus ball (FB) was visible in contrast-enhanced CT scans. According to MRI examination, FB showed a characteristic “signal void” on T 2(42.3%). Only 7(17.5%) patients had a positive mycological culture, whereas bacterial coinfections were identified in 47.5% of the cases. Out of 40 patients, 3(7.5%) subjects had only radiological evidence of fungal colonization while having no histopathological evidence. No patient received postoperative antifungal drugs, and there were no serious complications with only one recurrence. Conclusion: Endoscopic endonasal surgery is the treatment of choice for patients with PSFB receiving no associated local or systemic antifungal therapy. A histopathological study facilitates the confirmation of the diagnosis and exclusion of the invasive form of fungal rhinosinusitis.

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2019

18. Improvement of a real-time lamp protocol for the detection of Xylella fastidiosa in Philaenus spumarius and Neophilaenus campestris

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Minutillo, S. A., Totta, C., Barbé, Silvia, Marco-Noales, E., Landa, Blanca B., Valentini, F., Santoro, F., Cavallo, G., D’Onghia, A. M., Minutillo, S. A., Totta, C., Barbé, Silvia, Marco-Noales, E., Landa, Blanca B., Valentini, F., Santoro, F., Cavallo, G., and D’Onghia, A. M.

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The epidemic spread of Xylella fastidiosa (Xf) in southern Italy, with very important economic repercussions for the olive tree industry, makes it advisable to use methodologies for early monitoring of potential tree infection before symptom development in host plants, such as the use of spy insects. This approach is based on the use of molecular tests to detect the presence of Xf, among which the real-time LAMP. In this work, a commercial kit (Enbiotech, Italy) based on this technique, was assayed for detection of Xf in Philaenus spumarius and Neophilaenus campestris specimens in different demarcated areas in Europe. Spiked samples were tested using the entire insect and bulk insect heads artificially inoculated with serial dilutions (from 106 to 100 CFU) of a strain of X. fastidiosa subsp. pauca ST53, isolated from an olive tree in Apulia. In order to exclude the loss of sensitivity due to the presence of inhibitors in the reaction, spiked samples were also tested using the insect heads macerated in the extraction buffer provided by the kit. The lowest bacterial dilution was always detected. Approximately 525 individuals of P. spumarius were sampled in late summer in an infected olive grove in Lecce (Italy) and tested by this assay. The total incidence of infection ranged from 13% to 16%, using single entire insects or single heads, respectively. This incidence was confirmed with bulk heads to assess the diagnostic sensitivity of the real-time LAMP test; with a progressive increase in bacterial detection observed by analysing a higher number of heads. Finally, heads of approximately 280 P. spumarius and N. campestris, collected in an infected almond grove in Alicante (Spain), are being analysed to determine the infection prevalence using the commercial kit and the real-time-PCR of Harper et al. (2010, erratum 2013), to compare the sensitivity of both techniques.

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2019

19. Effects of a behavioural approach on lifestyle habits in a healthy Italian population: a before-after interventional study.

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Guberti, E., Lorini, C., Cavallo, G., Navacchia, P., Marzocchi, R., and Bonaccorsi, G.

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PHYSICAL activity, NUTRITION, PUBLIC health, DISEASE prevalence
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2021
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24. Nonparametric identification of time-varying human joint admittance

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Cavallo, G. (author), van de Ruit, M.L. (author), Schouten, A.C. (author), van Wingerden, J.W. (author), Lataire, J. (author), Cavallo, G. (author), van de Ruit, M.L. (author), Schouten, A.C. (author), van Wingerden, J.W. (author), and Lataire, J. (author)

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In this study, a nonparametric method, developed in Lataire et al. (2012), is applied to the identification of linear time-varying human joint admittance. The aim of the method, denoted Skirt Decomposition method, is to reconstruct the time-varying system function. The main contribution of the paper is to evaluate the possibilities and limitations of the method for the identification of linear time-varying human joint admittance in simulation. The proposed method delivers an estimate of linear time-varying joint admittance from a single experimental trial, provided that a multisine is used as excitation signal. The trade-off between i) the frequency resolution of the dynamics, and ii) the allowable complexity of the time variation is explored., Green Open Access added to TU Delft Institutional Repository 'You share, we take Otherwise as indicated in the copyright section: the publisher is the copyright holder of this work and the author uses the Dutch legislation to make this work public., Biomechatronics & Human-Machine Control, Team Jan-Willem van Wingerden

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2018
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26. CMS Financial Matters

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Cavallo, G

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Detectors and Experimental Techniques
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2017

27. Structural characterization of new fluorinated mesogens obtained through halogen-bond driven self-assembly

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Kumar, V., Mulder, D.J., Cavallo, G., Pilati, T., Terraneo, G., Resnati, G., Schenning, A.P.H.J., Metrangolo, P., Kumar, V., Mulder, D.J., Cavallo, G., Pilati, T., Terraneo, G., Resnati, G., Schenning, A.P.H.J., and Metrangolo, P.

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We describe the synthesis and characterization of new trimeric complexes obtained upon halogen-bond driven self-assembly of 1,4-diiodotetrafluorobenzene or α,ω– diiodoperfluoroalkanes, acting as XB-donors, with an alkoxystilbazole derivative functionalized with a methacrylate terminal group, acting as XB-acceptor. Despite the fact that the starting materials are not mesomorphic in nature, the obtained halogen-bonded complexes exhibit monotropic LC behaviour with smectic A phases possibly resulting from segregation between fluorocarbon and hydrocarbon chains. The obtained supramolecular mesogens possess reactive groups suitable for incorporation into liquid crystalline elastomeric actuators.

Published
2017

30. Elevated 1-hour postload plasma glucose levels identify subjects with normal glucose tolerance but impaired β-cell function, insulin resistance, and worse cardiovascular risk profile: the GENFIEV study

Author

Bianchi, C, Miccoli, R, Trombetta, M, Giorgino, F, Frontoni, S, Faloia, E, Marchesini, G, Dolci, Ma, Cavalot, F, Cavallo, G, Leonetti, F, Bonadonna, Rc, Del Prato, S, on behalf of the GENFIEV Investigators, Trovati, Mariella, Bianchi C, Miccoli R, Trombetta M, Giorgino F, Frontoni S, Faloia E, Marchesini Reggiani G, Dolci MA, Cavalot F, Cavallo G, Leonetti F, Bonadonna RC, Del Prato S, and on behalf of the GENFIEV Investigators

Subjects
Blood Glucose, Male, endocrine system diseases, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, medicine.medical_treatment, disfunction, Clinical Biochemistry, NGT, OGTT, type 2 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, Biochemistry, Body Mass Index, Impaired glucose tolerance, Endocrinology, Insulin-Secreting Cells, Insulin Secretion, type-2 diabetes mellitus, sensitivity, Insulin, Glucose tolerance test, medicine.diagnostic_test, Middle Aged, Impaired fasting glucose, Italy, Cardiovascular Diseases, Prediabete, Female, Type 2, hormones, hormone substitutes, and hormone antagonists, Adult, Risk, medicine.medical_specialty, Beta-cell function, Models, Biological, Prediabetic State, Insulin resistance, Diabetes mellitus, Internal medicine, Glucose Intolerance, Diabetes Mellitus, medicine, Humans, business.industry, Biochemistry (medical), nutritional and metabolic diseases, Settore MED/13 - ENDOCRINOLOGIA, Glucose Tolerance Test, Overweight, medicine.disease, Cross-Sectional Studies, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Insulin Resistance, Lipid profile, business
Abstract

Context: In subjects with normal glucose tolerance (NGT) 1-hour postload plasma glucose (1-h oral glucose tolerance test [OGTT]) of 155 mg/dL predicts type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and is associated with subclinical atherosclerosis. Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate -cell function, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular risk profile in subjects with NGT with a 1-h OGTT glucose of 155 mg/dL. Patients and Methods: The GENFIEV (Genetics, PHYsiopathology, and Evolution of Type 2 diabetes) study is a multicenter study recruiting individuals at high risk of T2DM. A total of 926 subjects underwent a 75-g OGTT for assessment of plasma glucose and C-peptide for mathematical modeling of beta-cell function (derivative and proportional control). Fasting insulin, lipid profile, and clinical parameters were determined as well. Results: A 1-hour OGTT glucose of 155 mg/dL was found in 39% of subjects with NGT, 76% with impaired fasting glucose (IFG), 90% with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), and 99% and 98% with IFG IGT or newly diagnosed T2DM, respectively. Among subjects with NGT (n=474), those with 1-hour OGTTglucose of155 mg/dL were more insulin-resistant and had worse beta-cell function than those with 1-hour OGTT glucose of 155 mg/dL. Moreover, glycosylated hemoglobin, blood pressure, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and triglycerides were higher in subjects with NGT with 1-hour OGTT glucose of155 mg/dL, whereas high-density lipoprotein cholesterol was lower compared with that in subjects with NGT with 1-hour OGTT glucose of 155 mg/dL. Compared with subjects with IGT, those with NGT with 1-hour OGTT glucose of 155 mg/dL had comparable cardiovascular risk profile and insulin resistance but slightly better beta-cell function. Conclusions: Among subjects with NGT, those with 1-hour OGTT glucose of 155 mg/dL showed lower insulin sensitivity, impaired beta-cell function, and worse cardiovascular risk profile and therefore are at greater risk of developing T2DM and cardiovascular disease.

Published
2013

31. Correlations between 06-methylguanine DNA methyltransferase promoter methylation status, 1p and 19q deletions, and response to temozolomide in anaplastic and recurrent oligodendroglioma: A prospective GICNO study

Author

Brandes AA, Tosoni A, Cavallo G, Reni M, Franceschi, Bonaldi, Bertorelle, Gardiman, Ghimenton, Iuzzolino, Pession, Blatt, Ermani, Brandes, Aa, Tosoni, A, Cavallo, G, Reni, M, Franceschi, Bonaldi, Bertorelle, Gardiman, Ghimenton, Iuzzolino, Pession, Blatt, and Ermani

Published
2006

33. N-3 fatty acids in patients with multiple cardiovascular risk factors

Author

Roncaglioni, Maria Carla, Avanzini, Fausto, Barlera, Simona, Marzona, Irene, Milani, Valentina, Tombesi, Massimo, Caimi, Vittorio, Longoni, Paolo, Silletta, Maria Giuseppina, Tognoni, Gianni, Marchioli, Avanzini F, Roberto., Caimi, V, Longoni, P, Marchioli, R, Roncaglioni, Mc, Silletta, Mg, Tognoni, G, Tombesi, M, Barlera, S, Milani, V, Nicolis, Eb, Casola, C, Marzona, I, Massa, E, Marrocco, W, Micalella, M, Avanzini, F, Franzosi, Mg, Geraci, E, Giansiracusa, N, Rocchetti, L, Decarli, A, Satolli, R, Alli, C, Beghi, E, Bertele', V, Volpi, A, Baviera, M, Monesi, L, Pangrazzi, I, Nicolis, E, Clerici, F, Palumbo, A, Sgaroni, G, Pioggiarella, R, Scarano, M, Marfisi, Rm, Flamminio, A, Macino, L, Ferri, B, Pera, C, Polidoro, A, Abbatino, D, Acquati, M, Addorisio, G, Adinolfi, D, Adreani, L, Agistri, Mr, Agneta, A, Agnolio, Ml, Agostini, N, Agostino, G, Airò, A, Alaimo, N, Albano, M, Albano, N, Alecci, G, Alemanno, S, Alexanian, A, Alfarano, M, Alfè, L, Alonzo, N, Alvino, S, Ancora, A, Andiloro, S, Andreatta, E, Angeli, S, Angiari, F, Angilletti, V, Annicchiarico, C, Anzivino, M, Aprea, R, Aprile, A, Aprile, E, Aprile, I, Aprile, L, Armellani, V, Arnetoli, M, Aronica, A, Autiero, V, Bacca, G, Baccalaro, Am, Bacci, M, Baglio, G, Bagnani, M, Baiano, A, Baldari, A, Ballarini, L, Banchi, G, Bandera, R, Bandini, F, Baratella, M, Barbieri, A, Barbieri Vita, A, Bardi, M, Barlocchi, M, Baron, P, Bartoli, M, Basile, A, Basile, F, Basile, S, Battaggia, A, Battaglia, A, Baù, A, Beconcini, G, Beggio, R, Belfiore, Pa, Belicchi, M, Bellamoli, S, Bellini, C, Bellomo, M, Benetollo, C, Benetti, R, Beretta, E, Bertalero, P, Bertaso, Fg, Bertolani, U, Bettelli, G, Biagiotti, G, Bianchi, S, Bianco, G, Biccari, F, Bigioli, F, Bindi, M, Bisanti, G, Bitetti, Em, Blasetti, Mp, Blesi, F, Boato, V, Boga, S, Boidi, E, Boldrin, G, Bollati, A, Bolzan, L, Bolzonella, S, Bonardi, P, Bonato, Gb, Bonci, M, Bonfitto, G, Bonincontro, E, Boninsegna, F, Bonissone, D, Bono, L, Bonollo, E, Borghi, M, Borioli, N, Borsatto, M, Bosco, T, Bosisio Pioltelli, M, Botarelli, C, Botassis, S, Bottini, F, Bottos, C, Bova, G, Bova, V, Bozzani, A, Bozzetto, Rm, Braga, Vt, Braglia, M, Bramati, E, Brazzoli, C, Breglia, G, Brescia, A, Briganti, D, Brigato, G, Brocchi, A, Brosio, Fa, Bruni, E, Buscaglia, E, Bussini, Md, Bussotti, A, Buzzaccarini, F, Buzzatti, A, Caccamo, G, Cacciavillani, C, Caggiano, G, Calciano, Fp, Calderisi, M, Calienno, S, Caltagirone, P, Calzolari, I, Cammisa, M, Campanaro, M, Campanella, Gb, Campese, F, Canali, G, Candiani, De, Canepa, R, Canini, D, Canino, A, Cantoro, Ea, Capilupi, V, Capotosto, P, Cappelli, B, Capraro, G, Carafa, Fa, Carano, Q, Carcaterra, V, Carriero, D, Carrozzo, G, Cartanese, M, Casalena, M, Casarola, M, Caso, C, Casotto, M, Castaldi, F, Castegnaro, R, Castellani, G, Castri, S, Catalano, E, Catinello, N, Caturano, G, Cavallaro, R, Cavallo, Am, Cavallo, G, Cavion, Mt, Cavirani, G, Cazzaniga, F, Cazzetta, D, Cecconi, V, Cefalo, A, Celebrano, M, Celora, A, Centonze, P, Cerati, D, Cesaretti, D, Checchia, G, Checchin, A, Cherubini, M, Chianese, L, Chiappa, A, Chiappa, Mv, Chiariello, G, Chiavini, G, Chicco, M, Chiumeo, F, Ciacciarelli, A, Ciaci, D, Ciancaglini, R, Cicale, C, Cicale, S, Cipolla, A, Ciruolo, A, Citeri, Al, Citterio, G, Clerici, M, Coazzoli, E, Collecchia, G, Colletta, F, Colombo, I, Colorio, P, Coluccia, S, Comerio, M, Comoretto, P, Compagni, M, Conte, O, Contri, S, Contrisciani, A, Coppetti, T, Corasaniti, F, Corradi, Mt, Corsano, A, Corsini, A, Corti, N, Costantini, G, Costantino, A, Cotroneo, S, Cozzi, D, Cravello, Mg, Cristiano, E, Cucchi, R, Cusmai, L, D' Errico GB, D'Agostino, P, Dal Bianco, L, Dal Mutto, U, Dal Pozzo, G, Dallapiccola, P, Dallatorre, G, Dalle Molle, G, Dalloni, E, D'Aloiso, A, D'Amicis, G, Danese, R, Danieli, D, Danisi, G, D'Anna, Ma, Danti, G, D'Ascanio, S, Davidde, G, De Angeli, D, De Bastiani, R, De Battisti, A, De Bellis, A, De Berardinis, G, De Carlo, F, De Giorgi, D, De Gobbi, R, De Lorenzis, E, De Luca, P, De Martini, G, De Marzi, M, De Matteis, D, De Padova, S, De Polo, P, De Sabato, N, De Stefano, T, De Vita MT, De Vita, U, De Zolt, V, Debernardi, F, Del Carlo, A, Del Re, G, Del Zotti, F, D'Elia, R, Della Giovanna, P, Dell'Acqua, L, Dell'Orco, Rl, Demaria, G, Di Benedetto MG, Di Chiara, G, Di Corcia, V, Di Domizio, O, Di Donato, P, Di Donato, S, Di Fermo, G, Di Franco, M, Di Giovannantonio, G, Di Lascio, G, Di Lecce, G, Di Lorenzo, N, Di Maro, T, Di Mattia, Q, Di Michele, E, Di Modica RS, Di Murro, D, Di Noi MC, Di Paoli, V, Di Santi, M, Di Sanzo, A, Di Turi, C, Diazzi, A, Dileo, I, D'Ingianna, Ap, Dolci, A, Donà, G, Donato, C, Donato, P, Donini, A, Donna, Me, Donvito, Tv, Esposito, L, Esposito, N, Evangelista, M, Faita, G, Falco, M, Falcone, Da, Falorni, F, Fanciullacci, A, Fanton, L, Fasolo, L, Fassina, R, Fassone, A, Fatarella, P, Fedele, F, Fera, I, Fera, L, Ferioli, S, Ferlini, Mg, Ferlino, R, Ferrante, G, Ferrara, Fn, Ferrarese, Mf, Ferrari, G, Ferrari, O, Ferreri, A, Ferroni, M, Fezzi, G, Figaroli, C, Fina, Mg, Fioretta, A, Fiorucci, C, Firrincieli, R, Fischetti, M, Fischietti, G, Fiume, Dc, Flecchia, G, Forastiere, G, Fossati, B, Franceschi, Pl, Franchi, L, Franzoso, F, Frapporti, G, Frasca, G, Frisotti, A, Fumagalli, G, Fusco, D, Gabriele, P, Gabrieli, A, Gagliano, D, Galimberti, G, Galli, A, Gallicchio, N, Gallio, F, Gallipoli, T, Gallo, P, Galopin, T, Gambarelli, L, Garbin, A, Garozzo, Gm, Gasparri, R, Gastaldo, M, Gatti, E, Gazzaniga, P, Gennachi, N, Gentile, Rv, Germani, P, Gesualdi, F, Gherardi, E, Ghezzi, C, Ghidini, Mg, Ghionda, F, Giacci, L, Gialdini, D, Giampaolo, C, Giancane, R, Giannanti, A, Giannese, S, Giannini, L, Giaretta, M, Giaretta, R, Giavardi, L, Giordano, P, Giordano, E, Giordano, B, Gioria, Gm, Giugliano, R, Grassi, Ea, Greco, A, Greco, L, Grilletti, N, Grimaldi, N, Grisetti, G, Groppelli, G, Gualtieri, L, Guarducci, M, Guastella, G, Guerra, M, Guerrini, F, Guglielmini, A, Guido, A, Gulotta, P, Iacono, E, Iadarola, G, Ianiro, G, Iarussi, V, Ieluzzi, Ml, Ierardi, C, Ingaldi, F, Interlandi, S, Iocca, M, Iorno, A, Ioverno, E, Iurato, R, La Pace, L, La Piscopia, C, La Selva, R, Lafratta, M, Lamparelli, M, Lanaro, G, Lancerotto, R, Larcher, M, Lassandro, M, Lattuada, G, Laurino, P, Lefons, C, Legrottaglie, F, Lemma, A, Leone, D, Leone, F, Leso, A, Leuzzi, G, Levato, G, Libardi, L, Libralesso, N, Licini, Pi, Licursi, G, Lidonnici, F, Lillo, C, Liveri, L, Livio, A, Loiero, Ra, Loison, M, Lombardo, G, Lombardo, T, Lomunno, V, Lomuscio, S, Lonedo, A, Longo, E, Lora, L, Lotterio, A, Lucatello, L, Luongo, A, Lupoli, M, Macchia, C, Macri, G, Mafessanti, M, Maggialetti, V, Maggioni, A, Magnani, M, Maiellaro, G, Mancuso, A, Maniglio, Ar, Mannari, Gl, Manni, A, Manocchio, B, Mao, M, Maranò, A, Maraone, E, Marascio, D, Marcheselli, P, Marchetto, B, Marchetto, S, Marchi, A, Marchi, Gl, Mariano, C, Marinacci, S, Marinelli, S, Marini, G, Marra, Vc, Marrali, F, Marseglia, C, Martello, G, Martino, C, Martino, G, Martino, M, Marulli, Cf, Maruzzi, G, Marzotti, A, Mascheroni, G, Mascolo, P, Masoch, G, Masone, R, Massa, L, Massafra, M, Massi, M, Massignani, Dm, Matarese, Am, Matini, G, Mauro, R, Mazzi, M, Mazzillo, A, Mazzocato, E, Mazzoleni, Ns, Mazzone, A, Melacci, A, Mele, E, Meliota, P, Menaspà, S, Meneghello, F, Merola, G, Merone, L, Metrucci, A, Mezzina, V, Micchi, A, Michielon, A, Migliore, N, Minero, G, Minotta, F, Mirandola, C, Mistrorigo, S, Modafferi, L, Moitre, R, Mola, E, Monachese, C, Mongiardini, C, Montagna, F, Montani, M, Montemurno, I, Montolli, R, Montorsi, S, Montresor, M, Monzani, Mg, Morabito, F, Mori, G, Moro, A, Mosca, Mf, Motti, F, Muddolon, L, Mugnai, M, Muscas, F, Naimoli, F, Nanci, G, Nargi, E, Nasorri, R, Nastrini, G, Negossi, M, Negrini, A, Negroni, A, Neola, V, Niccolini, F, Niro, Cm, Nosengo, C, Novella, G, Nuti, C, Obici, F, Olita, C, Oliverio, Ss, Olivieri, I, Oriente, S, Orlando, G, Paci, C, Pagano, G, Pagliara, C, Paita, G, Paladini, G, Paladino, G, Palano, T, Palatella, A, Palermo, P, Palmisano, M, Pando, P, Panessa, P, Panigo, F, Panozzo, G, Panvini, F, Panzieri, F, Panzino, A, Panzitta, F, Paoli, N, Papagna, R, Papaleo, Mg, Papalia, G, Parisi, R, Parotti, N, Parravicini, D, Passarella, P, Pastore, Ga, Patafio, M, Pavone, P, Pedroli, W, Pedroni, M, Pelligra, G, Pellizzari, M, Penati, A, Perlot, M, Perrone, A, Perrone, G, Peruzzi, P, Peselli, C, Petracchini, L, Petrera, L, Petrone, S, Peverelli, C, Pianorsi, F, Piazza, Gp, Piazzolla, G, Picci, A, Pienabarca, G, Pietronigro, Tp, Pignocchino, P, Pilone, R, Pinto, D, Pirovano, E, Pirrotta, D, Pisante, V, Pitotto, P, Pittari, L, Piva, A, Pizzoglio, A, Plantera, Or, Plebani, W, Plessi, S, Podrecca, D, Poerio, V, Poggiani, F, Pogliani, W, Poli, L, Poloni, Fg, Porcelli, R, Porto, S, Pranzo, L, Prevedello, C, Profeta, C, Profico, D, Punzi, A, Quaglia, Gm, Racano, M, Raccone, A, Radice, F, Raho, Ca, Raimondi, R, Rainò, M, Ramponi, R, Ramunni, A, Ramunni, Al, Ravasio, F, Ravera, M, Re Sartò, G, Rebustello, G, Regazzoli, S, Restelli, C, Rezzonico, M, Ricchiuto, F, Rigo, S, Rigon, G, Rigon, R, Rinaldi, Ov, Rinaldi, M, Risplendente, Pg, Rispoli, M, Riundi, R, Riva, Mg, Rizzi, Al, Rizzi, D, Rizzo, Ld, Rocchi, L, Rondinone, B, Rosa, B, Rosati, F, Roselli, F, Rossetti, A, Rossetti, C, Rossi, R, Rossi, Pr, Rossi, A, Rossi, Cl, Rossitto, A, Ruffini, R, Ruffo, A, Ruggio, S, Ruo, M, Russo, B, Russo, L, Russo, R, Russo, S, Russo, U, Russo, V, Ruta, G, Sacchi, F, Sacco Botto, F, Saia, A, Salladini, G, Salmoiraghi, S, Saluzzo, F, Salvatore, C, Salvatori, E, Salvio, G, Sandri, P, Sandrini, T, Sangermano, V, Santoni, N, Saracino, Ad, Saracino, A, Sarasin, P, Sardo Infirri, C, Sarrì, B, Sartori, G, Sartori, N, Sauro, C, Scaglioni, M, Scalfi, C, Scamardella, Am, Scandale, G, Scandone, L, Scannavini, G, Scarati, R, Scardi, A, Scarpa, Fm, Scazzi, P, Schifone, A, Schirosa, G, Scigliano, G, Scilla, A, Sciortino, M, Scolaro, G, Scollo, E, Scorretti, G, Sellitti, R, Selmo, A, Selvaggio, G, Sempio, A, Seren, F, Serio, L, Serra, C, Serra, L, Siciliano, D, Sideri, A, Sighele, M, Signore, R, Siliberto, F, Silvestro, M, Simioni, G, Simmini, G, Simonato, L, Sinchetto, F, Sizzano, E, Smajato, G, Smaldone, M, Sola, G, Sordillo, L, Sovran, Cs, Spagnul, P, Spanò, F, Sproviero, S, Squintani, A, Stella, L, Stilo, V, Stocchiero, B, Stornello, Mc, Stracka, G, Strada, S, Stranieri, G, Stucci, N, Stufano, N, Suppa, A, Susca, Vg, Sutti, M, Taddei, M, Tagliabue, E, Tagliente, G, Talato, F, Talerico, P, Talia, R, Taranto, R, Tartaglia, M, Tauro, N, Tedesco, A, Tieri, P, Tirelli, M, Tocci, L, Todesco, P, Tognolo, M, Tomba, A, Tonello, P, Tonon, R, Toscano, L, Tosi, A, Tosi, G, Toso, S, Travaglio, P, Tremul, L, Tresso, C, Triacchini, P, Triggiano, L, Trigilio, A, Trimeloni, J, Tripicchio, G, Tritto, Gs, Trono, F, Trotta, E, Trotta, G, Tubertini, A, Turri, C, Turri, L, Tuttolani, Mp, Urago, M, Ursini, G, Valcanover, F, Valente, L, Valenti, M, Valentini, F, Vallone, G, Valz, P, Valzano, L, Vanin, V, Vatteroni, M, Vegetti, L, Vendrame, D, Veramonti, I, Veronelli, G, Vesco, A, Vicariotto, G, Vignale, G, Villa, Pl, Vinciguerra, R, Visco, A, Visentin, G, Visonà, E, Vitali, E, Vitali, S, Vitti, F, Volpone, Da, Zambon, N, Zammarrelli, A, Zanaboni, A, Zane, D, Zanetti, B, Zanibellato, R, Zappetti, M, Zappone, P, Zerilli, G, Zirino, V, Zoccali, R, Zuin, F, Altomonte, M, Anelli, N, Angiò, F, Annale, P, Antonacci, S, Anzilotta, R, Bano, F, Basadonna, O, Beduschi, L, Becagli, P, Bellotti, G, Blotta, C, Bruno, G, Cappuccini, A, Caramatti, S, Cariolato, Mp, Castellana, M, Castellani, L, Catania, R, Chielli, A, Chinellato, A, Ciaccia, A, Clerici, E, Cocci, A, Costanzo, G, D'Ercole, F, De Stefano, G, Decè, F, Di Cicco, N, Di Marco, A, Donati Sarti, C, Draghi, E, Dusi, G, Esposito, V, Ferraro, L, Ferretti, A, Ferri, E, Foggetti, L, Foglia, A, Fonzi, E, Frau, G, Fuoco, Mr, Furci, G, Gallo, L, Garra, V, Giannini, A, Gris, A, Iacovino, R, Interrigi, R, Joppi, R, Laner, B, La Fortezza, G, La Padula, A, Lista, Mr, Lupi, G, Maffei, D, Maggioni, G, Magnani, L, Marrazzo, E, Marcon, L, Marinò, V, Maroni, A, Martinelli, C, Mastandrea, E, Mastropierro, F, Meo, At, Mero, P, Minesso, E, Moschetta, V, Mosele, E, Nanni, C, Negretti, A, Nisticò, C, Orsini, A, Osti, M, Pacilli, Mc, Pennestre, C, Picerno, G, Piol, K, Pivano, L, Pizzuti, E, Poggi, L, Poidomani, I, Pozzetto, M, Presti, Ml, Ravani, R, Recalenda, V, Romagnuolo, F, Rossignoli, S, Rossin, E, Sabatella, C, Sacco, F, Sanità, F, Sansone, E, Servadei, F, Sisto, Mt, Sorio, A, Sorrentino, A, Spinelli, E, Spolaor, A, Squillacioti, A, Stella, P, Talerico, A, Todisco, C, Vadino, M, and Zuliani, C.

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Male, medicine.medical_specialty, General Practice, Kaplan-Meier Estimate, Placebo, Double-Blind Method, Risk Factors, Internal medicine, Fatty Acids, Omega-3, Clinical endpoint, medicine, Humans, Myocardial infarction, Treatment Failure, Aged, Proportional Hazards Models, chemistry.chemical_classification, Omega-3, business.industry, Proportional hazards model, Medicine (all), Hazard ratio, Fatty Acids, General Medicine, Middle Aged, medicine.disease, Hospitalization, Primary Prevention, chemistry, Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart failure, Cohort, Female, business, Polyunsaturated fatty acid
Abstract

Background Trials have shown a beneficial effect of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in patients with a previous myocardial infarction or heart failure. We evaluated the potential benefit of such therapy in patients with multiple cardiovascular risk factors or atherosclerotic vascular disease who had not had a myocardial infarction. Methods In this double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, we enrolled a cohort of patients who were followed by a network of 860 general practitioners in Italy. Eligible patients were men and women with multiple cardiovascular risk factors or atherosclerotic vascular disease but not myocardial infarction. Patients were randomly assigned to n-3 fatty acids (1 g daily) or placebo (olive oil). The initially specified primary end point was the cumulative rate of death, nonfatal myocardial infarction, and nonfatal stroke. At 1 year, after the event rate was found to be lower than anticipated, the primary end point was revised as time to death from cardiovascular causes or admission to the hospital for cardiovascular causes. Results Of the 12,513 patients enrolled, 6244 were randomly assigned to n-3 fatty acids and 6269 to placebo. With a median of 5 years of follow-up, the primary end point occurred in 1478 of 12,505 patients included in the analysis (11.8%), of whom 733 of 6239 (11.7%) had received n-3 fatty acids and 745 of 6266 (11.9%) had received placebo (adjusted hazard ratio with n-3 fatty acids, 0.97; 95% confidence interval, 0.88 to 1.08; P=0.58). The same null results were observed for all the secondary end points. Conclusions In a large general-practice cohort of patients with multiple cardiovascular risk factors, daily treatment with n-3 fatty acids did not reduce cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. (Funded by Societa Prodotti Antibiotici and others; ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT00317707.).

Published
2013

35. Protective effects of polydeoxyribonucleotides on cartilage degradation in experimental cultures

Author

Gennero, L, Denysenko, T, Calisti, Gf, Vercelli, A, Vercelli, Cm, Amedeo, Stefano, Mioletti, Silvia, Parino, E, Montanaro, M, Melcarne, A, Juenemann, C, De Vivo, E, Longo, A, Cavallo, G, and de Siena, R.

Subjects
Adult, Cell Survival, tissue regeneration, Protective Agents, Extracellular Matrix, Chondrocytes, Polydeoxyribonucleotides, Matrix Metalloproteinase 9, Nasal Cartilages, Polydeoxyribonucleotides (PDRNs), hyaluronic acid (HA), cartilage, connective tissue, tissue regeneration, hyaluronic acid (HA), Humans, Matrix Metalloproteinase 2, Polydeoxyribonucleotides (PDRNs), Aggrecans, cartilage, Collagen Type II, Cells, Cultured, connective tissue
Abstract

The capacity of cartilage self-regeneration is considered to be limited. Joint injuries often evolve in the development of chronic wounds on the cartilage surface. Such lesions are associated with articular cartilage degeneration and osteoarthritis. Re-establishing a correct micro/macro-environment into damaged joints could stop or prevent the degenerative processes. This study investigated the effect of polydeoxyribonucleotides (PDRNs) on cartilage degradation in vitro and on cartilage extracted cells. The activities of matrix metalloproteinases 2 and 9 were measured in PDRN-treated cells and in controls at days 0 and 30 of culture. Human nasal cartilage explants were cultured, and the degree of proteoglycan degradation was assessed by measuring the amount of glycosaminoglycans released into the culture medium. The PDRN properties compared with controls were tested on cartilage tissues to evaluate deposition of extracellular matrix. Chondrocytes treated with PDRNs showed a physiological deposition of extracellular matrix (aggrecan and type II collagen: Western blot, IFA, fluorescence activated cell sorting, Alcian blue and safranin O staining). PDRNs were able to inhibit proteoglycan degradation in cartilage explants. The activities of matrix metalloproteinases 2 and 9 were reduced in all PDRN-treated samples. Our results indicate that PDRNs are suitable for a long-term cultivation of in vitro cartilage and have therapeutic effects on chondrocytes by protecting cartilage.

Published
2011

38. Identifying patients at risk for microalbuminuria via interaction of the components of the metabolic syndrome: a cross-sectional analytic study

Author

Gentile, L., Cichero, P., Di Berardino, P., Di Petta, C., Montani, V., Poli, M., Grosso, J., De Marco, F., Perticone, F., Mattace, A., Vatrano, M., Ventura, G., Sprovieri, M., Spagnuolo, V., Mastropasqua, A., Marenco, P., Caruso, M., D’Ugo, E., Squadrone, M. R., Pupillo, M., Minnucci, A., De Luca, A., Tagliaferri, M., Vitale, C., Sciangula, L., Banfi, E., Cucinotta, D., Dibenedetto, A., Previti, M., Tiengo, A., Avogaro, A., Bettio, M., Dekreuzenberg, S., Galluzzo, A., Camilleri, C., Merlino, S., Sinagra, D., Provenzano, V., Fleres, M., Carnovali, M., Crespi, E., Sommariva, M., Vecchio, C., Consoli, A., Ciccarone, E., Devangelio, E., Formoso, G., Taraborrelli, M., Seghieri, G., Alviggi, L., Bardini, G., De Bellis, A., Porro, T., Bianchi, A., Dagani, R., Di Battista, R., Ferrario, A., Ottaviano, R., Gambardella, S., Bracaglia, D., Testa, G., Mancini, A., Giannini, D., Monesi, G., Mollo, F., Osti, M., Di Michele, D., Lattanzi, E., Piersanti, C., Ghigo, E., Camanni, F., Destefanis, S., Gaia, D., Gasco, V., Maccario, M., Carretta, R., Fiammengo, F., Gerloni, R., Macaluso, L., Donnini, P., Alvaro, S., Ambrosio, G. B., Leprotti, C., Moro, E., Pais, M., Pianetti, S., Garbin, A., Frascone, V., Marmo, P., Munari, G. F., Cataldi, B., Filiani, M. L., Ursini, G., Augello, M., Tassan, P., Giraldi, D., Berarducci, G., Braggion, M., Novelletto, B. F., Dell’Orco, R. L., Baj, A., Pardo, S., Persia, M., Bellini, F., Nistico, F., Rossi, C. L., Quinzii, G., Ferrigato, A., Zaramella, M. L., Crisante, E., Biundo, G., Serughetti, G., Sofra, D., Trono, L., Arduino, G., Chiappetta, S., Novarese, I., Monari, M., Cappello, I., Lipari, L., Bersani, G. P., Marcomini, G., Felici, M. G., Bragiotto, A., Felice, L., Caberletti, I., Vergani, P., Orecchia, E., Ferracin, F., Cavallo, G., Giardina, L., Felloni, L., Cesarone, L., Albanese, V., Bizzozero, L., Cerati, C., Mauri, L., Ratti, C., Alecci, U., Alibrando, A., Forastiere, G., Petrella, G., Di Mattia, Q., Grimaldi, N., Olivieri, I., Cardella, M. C., Duren, B., Falzone, A., Furlan, G., Nesladek, N., Novel, N., Pasquariello, M., Russo, M., Veglia, D., Fusello, M., Baldi, C., Seller, R., Tosi, G., Barberio, S., Tonon, R., Cardinale, G., Lombardo, F. P., Magliozzo, F., Merlino, G., Merlino, N., Quartetti, G., Bolognese, F., Baglieri, S., Giarrusso, P., Speciale, S., Buffone, M., Di Domizio, O., Panzieri, F., Perfetto, G., Granati, A., Lattari, P. R., Potenti, P. G., Quattrocchi, M., Vannucci, R., Daddi, L., Dallatorre, G., Guido, G. P., Orlando, F., Santoro, A., Zagni, R., Genova, O., Alaimo, A., Canfora, M., Cappelli, C., Caracciolo, F., Casimirri, R., Crestini, A. M., Daniele, G., De Lucia, L., Demarchis, A., Di Masi, A., Di Rosa, F., Filabozzi, A., Levati, M., Lucente, A., Manzo, G., Marchionne, M., Marino, G. A., Paolini, E., Quaresima, M., Scala, P., Scotto, M., Scotto, R., Simeoni, A., Chieregato, G., Sparesato, S., Cavallo, E., Ceglia, G., Chiarini, T., Visentini, E., Sammarone, R., Di Giambattista, P., Fumagalli, M. A., Milanese, F., Santoro, L., Giusti, P., Nafra, G., Romito, G., Balsamo, R., Rinaldi, M., Biondo, F., Consiglio, G., Arbore, G., Garione, I., Merlini, C., Pizzini, A., Titta, G., Vitali, S., Rotondo, G., Berardi, A., Castellani, G., Cova, L. V., Lamberti, C., Granzotto, S., Mazzi, P. A., Bergamasco, G., Autiero, V., and L. Ghiraldelli.

Subjects
Male, medicine.medical_specialty, Multivariate analysis, endocrine system diseases, Epidemiology, Population, urologic and male genital diseases, Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine, Impaired glucose tolerance, Insulin resistance, Risk Factors, Diabetes mellitus, Internal medicine, medicine, Albuminuria, Humans, education, Aged, Metabolic Syndrome, Transplantation, education.field_of_study, business.industry, nutritional and metabolic diseases, Middle Aged, medicine.disease, female genital diseases and pregnancy complications, Endocrinology, Cross-Sectional Studies, Nephrology, Homogeneous, Microalbuminuria, Female, Metabolic syndrome, business
Abstract

The objective of this study was to investigate correlates of risk for having microalbuminuria in individuals with one or more cardiovascular risk factors.The study involved 1919 individuals who attended general practice settings, were aged 55 to 75 yr, and did not have a history of cardiovascular events or diabetes but had one or more cardiovascular risk factors. A tree-based regression technique and multivariate analysis were used to identify distinct, homogeneous subgroups of patients with different likelihood of having microalbuminuria; interaction between correlates of microalbuminuria and risk for microalbuminuria was also investigated.The prevalence of microalbuminuria was 5.9%. Patients who did not have hypertension and had postload glycemia140 mg/dl showed the lowest prevalence of microalbuminuria (1.9%) and represented the reference class. The likelihood of microalbuminuria was seven times higher in men with hypertension and homeostatic model assessment levels in the upper tertile and four times higher in women with the same characteristics. Individuals with hypertension and lower homeostatic model assessment levels and normotensive individuals with postload glycemiaor = 140 mg/dl had a more than three-fold increased likelihood of having microalbuminuria. Treatment with statins was associated with a 54% reduction in the likelihood of having microalbuminuria, whereas levels of triglycerides150 mg/dl and fibrinogen levels in the upper tertile were associated with a significantly higher risk for microalbuminuria.The likelihood of having microalbuminuria in a population-based study of elderly individuals is strongly related to the interaction between the components of the metabolic syndrome, particularly hypertension, insulin resistance, and impaired glucose tolerance.

Published
2007

43. Double nerve intraneural interface implant on a human amputee for robotic hand control

Author

Rossini, Paolo Maria, Micera, S, Benvenuto, A, Carpaneto, J, Cavallo, G, Citi, L, Cipriani, C, Denaro, Luca, Denaro, V, Di Pino, G, Ferreri, F, Guglielmelli, E, Hoffmann, K, Raspopovic, S, Rigosa, J, Rossini, L, Tombini, M, Dario, P., Rossini, Paolo Maria (ORCID:0000-0003-2665-534X), Rossini, Paolo Maria, Micera, S, Benvenuto, A, Carpaneto, J, Cavallo, G, Citi, L, Cipriani, C, Denaro, Luca, Denaro, V, Di Pino, G, Ferreri, F, Guglielmelli, E, Hoffmann, K, Raspopovic, S, Rigosa, J, Rossini, L, Tombini, M, Dario, P., and Rossini, Paolo Maria (ORCID:0000-0003-2665-534X)

Abstract

The principle underlying this project is that, despite nervous reorganization following upper limb amputation, original pathways and CNS relays partially maintain their function and can be exploited for interfacing prostheses. Aim of this study is to evaluate a novel peripheral intraneural multielectrode for multi-movement prosthesis control and for sensory feed-back, while assessing cortical reorganization following the re-acquired stream of data.

Published
2010

44. The natural stones used on the Romanesque north wall of the St. Martino church in Mendrisio

Author

Cavallo, G, Corredig, G, Dell’Oro, D, Galimberti, L, Rodeghiero, F, Vezzoni, B, Vezzoni, B., GALIMBERTI, LUCIA, RODEGHIERO, FRANCO, Cavallo, G, Corredig, G, Dell’Oro, D, Galimberti, L, Rodeghiero, F, Vezzoni, B, Vezzoni, B., GALIMBERTI, LUCIA, and RODEGHIERO, FRANCO

Abstract

The natural stones used on the Romanesque north wall of the St. Martino church in Mendrisio Cavallo Giovanni*, Corredig Guido**, Dell’Oro Davide**, Galimberti Lucia**, Rodeghiero Franco**, Vezzoni Bruno* *University of Applied Sciences of Southern Switzerland, Dept. Environment, Construction and Design, LTS, PO Box 12 CH-6952 Canobbio (Tessin) giovanni.cavallo@supsi.ch ** University of Milan Bicocca, Dept. of Geology, Piazza delle Scienze 4 Milan (Italy) The Romanesque north wall of the St. Martino church in Mendrisio (fig. 1) has been chosen as model for an applied research project called OSMATER (http://istgis.ist.supsi.ch:8001/osmater/) aimed to link the original materials used, the quarries and the possible routes. Irregular scabbled stones of silicified limestones have been largely used for the wall corresponding to the oldest one. This stone is locally called Pietra di Salorino (Salorino stone) being the village part of the mining district. The upper part of the wall is decorated with small arches in Travertine called Tufo Lombardo (Lombard Tuff). The final cornice is in individual decorated blocks of sandstone. The correlation between the microstructure and the composition of the raw materials and the stones used on the wall allows to refer the silicified limestone to the quarry located at Monte Casima close to the Salorino village and the church. The rock belongs to the Moltrasio stone formation (Low and Middle Lias). It is a marly limestone, pale grey in colour, with veins filled up with coarse grains of calcite and nodules of flint. The Quaternary Travertine is locally called Tuff for its analogies with the volcanic rocks. The petrographic examination allows to refer this material to the Travertine deposits located in Rancate, a village close to Mendrisio. The sandstone belongs to the formation Conglomerate of Como (Oligocene); it comes from the quarries located in Malnate and is locally known as Pietra Molera. The colour ranges from grey to greenish, the

Published
2008

48. ALCUNE OSSERVAZIONI SULLE RESISTENZE ALLE BETA-LATTAMINE NEGLI ENTEROCOCCHI

Author

Primavera, A., Puntorieri, Maria, Privitera, O., D'Amico, G., Cavallo, G., Stefani, S., and Nicoletti, G.

Subjects
enterococci, paradoxical-response, Environmental and Occupational Health, Beta-lactams, Public Health, autolytic enzymes, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Published
1994

50. Gefitinib in patients with progressive high-grade gliomas: a multicentre phase II study by Gruppo Italiano Cooperativo di Neuro-Oncologia (GICNO)

Author

Franceschi, E, primary, Cavallo, G, additional, Lonardi, S, additional, Magrini, E, additional, Tosoni, A, additional, Grosso, D, additional, Scopece, L, additional, Blatt, V, additional, Urbini, B, additional, Pession, A, additional, Tallini, G, additional, Crinò, L, additional, and Brandes, A A, additional

Published
2007
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