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2. Efficacy and safety of treat-and-extend intravitreal brolucizumab in naive and switched patients with macular neovascularization: one-year follow-up study
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Francesco Faraldi, Carlo Alessandro Lavia, Marco Nassisi, Raphael Kilian, Clara Rizzo, Maria Cristina Savastano, Stanislao Rizzo, Fabrizio Giansanti, and Daniela Bacherini
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Intravitreal Brolucizumab ,Macular neovascularization ,Treat and extend ,Naïve patients ,Switched patients ,Intravitreal injection interval ,Ophthalmology ,RE1-994 - Abstract
Abstract Background to analyze, at one year, the efficacy and safety of treat-and-extend (T&E) intravitreal (IV) Brolucizumab in patients affected by macular neovascularization (MNV). Both naïve and previously treated (i.e., switched) patients were included, and the data from the two groups were compared. Methods anatomical (i.e., central subfoveal thickness, CST; presence of fluid), functional (i.e., best corrected visual acuity, BCVA) and treatment-related (i.e., number of IV injections within the study period; number of patients reaching a 12-weeks interval between treatments) data from 41 eyes of 41 subjects (20 naïve and 21 switched) were analyzed. Patients were treated with 3 monthly IV injections followed by a T&E regimen based on a disease activity assessment performed at each scheduled IV treatment. Results significant CST reduction (from 412.1 ± 115.8 to 273.2 ± 61.6; p
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3. Efficacy and safety of treat-and-extend intravitreal brolucizumab in naive and switched patients with macular neovascularization: one-year follow-up study
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Faraldi, Francesco, Lavia, Carlo Alessandro, Nassisi, Marco, Kilian, Raphael, Rizzo, Clara, Savastano, Maria Cristina, Rizzo, Stanislao, Giansanti, Fabrizio, and Bacherini, Daniela
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- 2024
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4. Effects of a human amniotic membrane extract on ARPE-19 cells
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Lulli, Matteo, Tartaro, Ruggero, Papucci, Laura, Magnelli, Lucia, Kaur, Indu Pal, Caporossi, Tomaso, Rizzo, Stanislao, Mannini, Antonella, Giansanti, Fabrizio, and Schiavone, Nicola
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- 2024
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5. Optical coherence tomography angiography findings in patients affected by giant cell arteritis, with and without ocular involvement: a pilot study
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Lorenzo Vannozzi, Cristina Nicolosi, Giulio Vicini, Daniela Bacherini, Dario Giattini, Maria Letizia Urban, Adalgisa Palermo, Danilo Malandrino, Federica Bello, Gianni Virgili, and Fabrizio Giansanti
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giant cell arteritis ,OCTA ,optical coherence tomography angiography ,Horton arteritis ,OCT ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 - Abstract
PurposeWe evaluated the clinical features and retinal and disk perfusion characteristics by using optical coherence tomography (OCT) and optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) in a subset of giant cell arteritis (GCA) patients who manifested anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION), in a subset of GCA patients without ocular involvement, and in a control group composed of healthy controls.MethodsWe performed an observational study on the eyes of GCA patients affected by arteritic AION both in acute and chronic phases, unaffected eyes of AION, eyes of GCA patients without ocular involvement, and in a control group of healthy eyes of healthy individuals. All patients underwent a complete ophthalmic examination and an OCT and OCTA of the macula and the disk.ResultsThe study evaluated 10 eyes of GCA patients with AION (AION group), 8 unaffected eyes of GCA patients with AION in another eye (unaffected eyes of AION group), 16 eyes of GCA patients without ocular involvement (non-ocular group), and 22 eyes of healthy patients (healthy group). The ganglion cell complex (GCC) superior and inferior thicknesses were significantly lower in the AION group compared to the unaffected eyes of the AION group (p = 0.045 and p = 0.034, respectively). All OCTA vascular density parameters of the optic disk analyzed in this study (optic nerve head (ONH) whole, superior, inferior, radial peripapillary capillary plexus (RPCP) whole, superior, inferior, lamina cribrosa (LC) whole, superior, inferior) resulted significantly lower in the AION group compared to the unaffected eyes group (p
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6. Designing a 3D Printed Personal Protective Equipment for a Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy
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Luca, Puggelli, Fabrizio, Giansanti, Yary, Volpe, Francesco, Buonamici, Chaari, Fakher, Series Editor, Gherardini, Francesco, Series Editor, Ivanov, Vitalii, Series Editor, Haddar, Mohamed, Series Editor, Cavas-Martínez, Francisco, Editorial Board Member, di Mare, Francesca, Editorial Board Member, Kwon, Young W., Editorial Board Member, Trojanowska, Justyna, Editorial Board Member, Xu, Jinyang, Editorial Board Member, Carfagni, Monica, editor, Furferi, Rocco, editor, Di Stefano, Paolo, editor, and Governi, Lapo, editor
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7. SOME Special Solutions of a Nonlinear System of 4 Ordinary Differential Equations Recently Introduced to Investigate the Evolution of Human Respiratory Virus Epidemics
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Calogero, Francesco, Giansanti, Andrea, and Payandeh, Farrin
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Mathematics - Classical Analysis and ODEs ,Mathematics - Dynamical Systems ,Physics - Biological Physics ,Quantitative Biology - Populations and Evolution - Abstract
A system of 4 nonlinearly-coupled Ordinary Differential Equations has been recently introduced to investigate the evolution of human respiratory virus epidemics. In this paper we point out that some explicit solutions of that system can be obtained by algebraic operations, provided the parameters of the model satisfy certain constraints., Comment: 10 pages
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8. EV20/Omomyc: A novel dual MYC/HER3 targeting immunoconjugate
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Bibbò, Sandra, Capone, Emily, Lovato, Giulio, Ponziani, Sara, Lamolinara, Alessia, Iezzi, Manuela, Lattanzio, Rossano, Mazzocco, Katia, Morini, Martina, Giansanti, Francesco, De Laurenzi, Vincenzo, Whitfield, Jonathan, Iacobelli, Stefano, Ippoliti, Rodolfo, Beaulieu, Marie-Eve, Soucek, Laura, Sala, Arturo, and Sala, Gianluca
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- 2024
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9. Risk of retinal vein occlusion following COVID-19 vaccination: a self-controlled case series
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Pellegrini, Marco, Carnevali, Adriano, Fiore, Tito, Cagini, Carlo, De Palma, Antonella, Fontana, Luigi, Lupardi, Enrico, Cassini, Federico, Bacherini, Daniela, Giansanti, Fabrizio, Giannaccare, Giuseppe, Scorcia, Vincenzo, Vaccaro, Sabrina, Ciarmatori, Nicolò, D’Angelo, Sergio, Parmeggiani, Francesco, and Mura, Marco
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- 2023
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10. Exploiting autophagy balance in T and NK cells as a new strategy to implement adoptive cell therapies
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Manuela Giansanti, Tobias Theinert, Sarah Katharina Boeing, Dorothee Haas, Paul-Gerhardt Schlegel, Paola Vacca, Francesca Nazio, and Ignazio Caruana
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Autophagy ,Effector cells ,Mitophagy ,Metabolism ,T and NK development ,Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens ,RC254-282 - Abstract
Abstract Autophagy is an essential cellular homeostasis pathway initiated by multiple stimuli ranging from nutrient deprivation to viral infection, playing a key role in human health and disease. At present, a growing number of evidence suggests a role of autophagy as a primitive innate immune form of defense for eukaryotic cells, interacting with components of innate immune signaling pathways and regulating thymic selection, antigen presentation, cytokine production and T/NK cell homeostasis. In cancer, autophagy is intimately involved in the immunological control of tumor progression and response to therapy. However, very little is known about the role and impact of autophagy in T and NK cells, the main players in the active fight against infections and tumors. Important questions are emerging: what role does autophagy play on T/NK cells? Could its modulation lead to any advantages? Could specific targeting of autophagy on tumor cells (blocking) and T/NK cells (activation) be a new intervention strategy? In this review, we debate preclinical studies that have identified autophagy as a key regulator of immune responses by modulating the functions of different immune cells and discuss the redundancy or diversity among the subpopulations of both T and NK cells in physiologic context and in cancer.
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- 2023
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11. Spontaneous Ectopia Lentis in Retinitis Pigmentosa: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
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Cristina Nicolosi, Giulio Vicini, Lorenzo Beni, Noemi Lombardi, Marco Branchetti, Dario Giattini, Vittoria Murro, Daniela Bacherini, Andrea Sodi, and Fabrizio Giansanti
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retinitis pigmentosa ,ectopia lentis ,lens dislocation ,anterior segment OCT ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 - Abstract
Purpose: We report the successful surgical treatment of a case of spontaneous complete anterior crystalline lens luxation in a patient affected by retinitis pigmentosa (RP), associated with elevated intraocular pressure and pupillary block. Additionally, we review the current literature regarding the association between ectopia lentis and RP. Case description: A 44-year-old female RP patient presented to our emergency department reporting severe ocular pain in her left eye (LE) and sickness. She had no history of ocular trauma and did not report systemic disorders. The best corrected visual acuity at presentation was 1/20 in her LE, the intraocular pressure was 60 mmHg, and slit lamp examination showed in her LE a complete dislocation of the lens in the anterior chamber, with mydriasis, atalamia, and a pupillary block. The patient had been administered intravenous mannitol 18% solution and dorzolamide–timolol eye drops and was hospitalized for urgent lens extraction. Anterior segment optical coherence tomography and ultrasound biomicroscopy were performed before surgery. Decompressive 23-gauge pars plana vitrectomy and phacoemulsification were performed, and the capsular bag was removed due to marked zonular weakness, with deferred intraocular lens implant. Conclusions: Acute angle closure glaucoma in patients with RP may be rarely caused by spontaneous anterior lens dislocation. To our knowledge, this is the first report of spontaneous anterior lens dislocation in an RP patient, documented through photographs, anterior segment optical coherence tomography, and ultrasound biomicroscopy.
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12. Unlocking new dimensions in long-acting injectables using lipid mesophase-based beads
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Allegritti, Elena, Giansanti, Luisa, Bordon, Gregor, Maggi, Maria Anna, Luciani, Paola, and Aleandri, Simone
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13. Exploiting autophagy balance in T and NK cells as a new strategy to implement adoptive cell therapies
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Giansanti, Manuela, Theinert, Tobias, Boeing, Sarah Katharina, Haas, Dorothee, Schlegel, Paul-Gerhardt, Vacca, Paola, Nazio, Francesca, and Caruana, Ignazio
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- 2023
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14. Extracellular LGALS3BP: a potential disease marker and actionable target for antibody–drug conjugate therapy in glioblastoma
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Beatrice Dufrusine, Emily Capone, Sara Ponziani, Rossano Lattanzio, Paola Lanuti, Francesco Giansanti, Vincenzo De Laurenzi, Stefano Iacobelli, Rodolfo Ippoliti, Annunziato Mangiola, Gianluca Trevisi, and Gianluca Sala
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antibody–drug conjugates ,extracellular vesicles ,glioblastoma ,LGALS3BP ,liquid biopsy ,Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens ,RC254-282 - Abstract
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a lethal disease characterized by an overall survival of about 1 year, making it one of the most aggressive tumours, with very limited therapeutic possibilities. Specific biomarkers for early diagnosis as well as innovative therapeutic strategies are urgently needed to improve the management of this deadly disease. In this work, we demonstrated that vesicular galectin‐3‐binding protein (LGALS3BP), a glycosylated protein overexpressed in a variety of human malignancies, is a potential GBM disease marker and can be efficiently targeted by a specific antibody–drug conjugate (ADC). Immunohistochemical analysis on patient tissues showed that LGALS3BP is highly expressed in GBM and, compared with healthy donors, the amount of vesicular but not total circulating protein is increased. Moreover, analysis of plasma‐derived extracellular vesicles from mice harbouring human GBM revealed that LGALS3BP can be used for liquid biopsy as a marker of disease. Finally, an ADC targeting LGALS3BP, named 1959‐sss/DM4, specifically accumulates in tumour tissue, producing a potent and dose‐dependent antitumor activity. In conclusion, our work provides evidence that vesicular LGALS3BP is a potential novel GBM diagnostic biomarker and therapeutic target deserving further preclinical and clinical validation.
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- 2023
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15. Fluctuation-response theorem for Kullback-Leibler divergences to quantify causation
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Auconi, Andrea, Friedrich, Benjamin M., and Giansanti, Andrea
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Computer Science - Information Theory ,Condensed Matter - Statistical Mechanics - Abstract
We define a new measure of causation from a fluctuation-response theorem for Kullback-Leibler divergences, based on the information-theoretic cost of perturbations. This information response has both the invariance properties required for an information-theoretic measure and the physical interpretation of a propagation of perturbations. In linear systems, the information response reduces to the transfer entropy, providing a connection between Fisher and mutual information.
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16. Optimizing Telehealth: Leveraging Key Performance Indicators for Enhanced TeleHealth and Digital Healthcare Outcomes (Telemechron Study)
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Sandra Morelli, Carla Daniele, Giuseppe D’Avenio, Mauro Grigioni, and Daniele Giansanti
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telemedicine ,digital healthcare ,telehealth ,key performance indicator ,quality ,Medicine - Abstract
Over the past decade, the use of telehealth has garnered increasing attention. The focus on quality aspects has seen significant growth in tandem with the telehealth expansion. Having useful indicators in this area is becoming increasingly strategic for fully integrating the technology into the health domain. These indicators can help monitor and evaluate the quality of telehealth services, guiding improvements and ensuring that these digital solutions meet the necessary standards for effective healthcare delivery. The purpose of this study is to analyze Key performance indicators (KPIs) in telehealth within institutional websites and the scientific dissemination world by means of a narrative review. A narrative review was proposed with these two specific points of view based on a standardized checklist and a quality control procedure for including scientific papers in the analysis. Results from scientific studies emphasize KPIs such as patient outcomes, operational efficiency, technical reliability, and cost-effectiveness. These include measures like improvements in condition management, patient satisfaction, consultation numbers, waiting times, and cost savings. Institutional documents from entities like the WHO also show diverse perspectives, focusing on equitable access, clinical excellence, patient prioritization, response times, and patient and staff satisfaction. The findings suggest that adopting a comprehensive set of KPIs and continuously monitoring and evaluating telehealth services can enhance their effectiveness, efficiency, and equity, ultimately improving healthcare outcomes and accessibility.
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- 2024
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17. Exploring Augmented Reality Integration in Diagnostic Imaging: Myth or Reality?
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Andrea Lastrucci, Yannick Wandael, Angelo Barra, Renzo Ricci, Giovanni Maccioni, Antonia Pirrera, and Daniele Giansanti
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imaging ,technologies ,augmented reality ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 - Abstract
This study delves into the transformative potential of integrating augmented reality (AR) within imaging technologies, shedding light on this evolving landscape. Through a comprehensive narrative review, this research uncovers a wealth of literature exploring the intersection between AR and medical imaging, highlighting its growing prominence in healthcare. AR’s integration offers a host of potential opportunities to enhance surgical precision, bolster patient engagement, and customize medical interventions. Moreover, when combined with technologies like virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics, AR opens up new avenues for innovation in clinical practice, education, and training. However, amidst these promising prospects lie numerous unanswered questions and areas ripe for exploration. This study emphasizes the need for rigorous research to elucidate the clinical efficacy of AR-integrated interventions, optimize surgical workflows, and address technological challenges. As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, sustained research efforts are crucial to fully realizing AR’s transformative impact in medical imaging. Systematic reviews on AR in healthcare also overlook regulatory and developmental factors, particularly in regard to medical devices. These include compliance with standards, safety regulations, risk management, clinical validation, and developmental processes. Addressing these aspects will provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in integrating AR into clinical settings, informing stakeholders about crucial regulatory and developmental considerations for successful implementation. Moreover, navigating the regulatory approval process requires substantial financial resources and expertise, presenting barriers to entry for smaller innovators. Collaboration across disciplines and concerted efforts to overcome barriers will be essential in navigating this frontier and harnessing the potential of AR to revolutionize healthcare delivery.
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- 2024
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18. Atypic Retinitis Pigmentosa Clinical Features Associated with a Peculiar CRX Gene Mutation in Italian Patients
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Marco Piergentili, Vito Spagnuolo, Vittoria Murro, Dario Pasquale Mucciolo, Dario Giorgio, Ilaria Passerini, Elisabetta Pelo, Fabrizio Giansanti, Gianni Virgili, and Andrea Sodi
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CRX gene ,late-onset retinal dystrophy ,pericentral retinitis pigmentosa ,sector retinitis pigmentosa ,genotype ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 - Abstract
Purpose: To describe an atypical phenotypic pattern of late-onset retinitis pigmentosa (RP) due to the same specific c.425A>G (p.Tyr142Cys) heterozygous mutation in the cone–rod homeobox gene (CRX gene) in two unrelated Italian patients. Case 1: A 67-year-old woman (P.P.) was incidentally diagnosed with sector RP at the age of 50. The patient was initially asymptomatic and did not have any family history of retinal dystrophy. Fundus examination showed the presence of typical retinal pigmentary deposits with a peculiar pericentral/sector distribution. Genomic sequencing disclosed the missense mutation c.425A>G (p.Tyr142Cys) in the CRX gene. During the follow-up period of 7 years, the patient maintained good visual acuity and complained only of mild symptoms. Case 2: A 76-year-old man (P.E.) presented with nyctalopia and visual field constriction since the age of 50. Fundus examination showed the presence of retinal pigment deposits with a concentric pericentral and perimacular pattern. A full-field electroretinogram (ffERG) showed extinguished scotopic responses and reduced abnormal photopic and flicker cone responses. Genomic sequencing identified the same missense mutation, c.425A>G (p.Tyr142Cys), in the CRX gene. Similarly to the first case, during the whole follow-up of 7 years, the visual acuity remained stable, as did the visual field and the patient’s symptoms. Conclusions: We report the first cases of late-onset retinitis pigmentosa related to a specific heterozygous CRX gene mutation in exon 4. We also report two atypical phenotypic RP patterns related to mutations in the CRX gene.
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19. Co-evolution between Codon Usage and Protein-Protein Interaction in Bacteria
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Dilucca, Maddalena, Cimini, Giulio, Forcelloni, Sergio, and Giansanti, Andrea
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Quantitative Biology - Genomics ,Quantitative Biology - Molecular Networks - Abstract
We study the correlation between the codon usage bias of genetic sequences and the network features of protein-protein interaction (PPI) in bacterial species. We use PCA techniques in the space of codon bias indices to show that genes with similar patterns of codon usage have a significantly higher probability that their encoded proteins are functionally connected and interacting. Importantly, this signal emerges when multiple aspects of codon bias are taken into account at the same time. The present study extends our previous observations on E.Coli over a wide set of 34 bacteria. These findings could allow for future investigations on the possible effects of codon bias on the topology of the PPI network, with the aim of improving existing bioinformatics methods for predicting protein interactions.
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- 2020
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20. Anti-LGALS3BP antibody-drug conjugate treatment induces durable and potent antitumor response in a preclinical model of adenoid cystic carcinoma
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Capone, Emily, Perrotti, Vittoria, Cela, Ilaria, Lattanzio, Rossano, Togni, Lucrezia, Rubini, Corrado, Caponio, Vito Carlo Alberto, Lo Muzio, Lorenzo, Colasante, Martina, Giansanti, Francesco, Ippoliti, Rodolfo, Iacobelli, Stefano, Wick, Michael J., Spardy Burr, Nicole, and Sala, Gianluca
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- 2024
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21. The suprachoroidal space in patients affected by retinitis pigmentosa
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Giansanti, F., Virgili, G., Sodi, A., Caporossi, T., Savastano, A., Rizzo, S., Barbera, G.R., Spagnuolo, V., De Angelis, L., and Bacherini, D.
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- 2024
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22. El espacio supracoroideo en pacientes afectados por retinosis pigmentaria
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Giansanti, F., Virgili, G., Sodi, A., Caporossi, T., Savastano, A., Rizzo, S., Barbera, G.R., Spagnuolo, V., De Angelis, L., and Bacherini, D.
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- 2024
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23. Self-reversal facilitates the resolution of HMCES DNA-protein crosslinks in cells
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Jorge Rua-Fernandez, Courtney A. Lovejoy, Kavi P.M. Mehta, Katherine A. Paulin, Yasmine T. Toudji, Celeste Giansanti, Brandt F. Eichman, and David Cortez
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CP: Molecular biology ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 - Abstract
Summary: Abasic sites are common DNA lesions stalling polymerases and threatening genome stability. When located in single-stranded DNA (ssDNA), they are shielded from aberrant processing by 5-hydroxymethyl cytosine, embryonic stem cell (ESC)-specific (HMCES) via a DNA-protein crosslink (DPC) that prevents double-strand breaks. Nevertheless, HMCES-DPCs must be removed to complete DNA repair. Here, we find that DNA polymerase α inhibition generates ssDNA abasic sites and HMCES-DPCs. These DPCs are resolved with a half-life of approximately 1.5 h. HMCES can catalyze its own DPC self-reversal reaction, which is dependent on glutamate 127 and is favored when the ssDNA is converted to duplex DNA. When the self-reversal mechanism is inactivated in cells, HMCES-DPC removal is delayed, cell proliferation is slowed, and cells become hypersensitive to DNA damage agents that increase AP (apurinic/apyrimidinic) site formation. In these circumstances, proteolysis may become an important mechanism of HMCES-DPC resolution. Thus, HMCES-DPC formation followed by self-reversal is an important mechanism for ssDNA AP site management.
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- 2023
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24. Modeling cell populations metabolism and competition under maximum power constraints.
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Luigi Conte, Francesco Gonella, Andrea Giansanti, Axel Kleidon, and Alessandra Romano
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Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 - Abstract
Ecological interactions are fundamental at the cellular scale, addressing the possibility of a description of cellular systems that uses language and principles of ecology. In this work, we use a minimal ecological approach that encompasses growth, adaptation and survival of cell populations to model cell metabolisms and competition under energetic constraints. As a proof-of-concept, we apply this general formulation to study the dynamics of the onset of a specific blood cancer-called Multiple Myeloma. We show that a minimal model describing antagonist cell populations competing for limited resources, as regulated by microenvironmental factors and internal cellular structures, reproduces patterns of Multiple Myeloma evolution, due to the uncontrolled proliferation of cancerous plasma cells within the bone marrow. The model is characterized by a class of regime shifts to more dissipative states for selectively advantaged malignant plasma cells, reflecting a breakdown of self-regulation in the bone marrow. The transition times obtained from the simulations range from years to decades consistently with clinical observations of survival times of patients. This irreversible dynamical behavior represents a possible description of the incurable nature of myelomas based on the ecological interactions between plasma cells and the microenvironment, embedded in a larger complex system. The use of ATP equivalent energy units in defining stocks and flows is a key to constructing an ecological model which reproduces the onset of myelomas as transitions between states of a system which reflects the energetics of plasma cells. This work provides a basis to construct more complex models representing myelomas, which can be compared with model ecosystems.
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- 2023
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25. Self-reversal facilitates the resolution of HMCES DNA-protein crosslinks in cells
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Rua-Fernandez, Jorge, Lovejoy, Courtney A., Mehta, Kavi P.M., Paulin, Katherine A., Toudji, Yasmine T., Giansanti, Celeste, Eichman, Brandt F., and Cortez, David
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- 2023
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26. Negative feedback regulation of MAPK signaling is an important driver of chronic lymphocytic leukemia progression
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Ecker, Veronika, Brandmeier, Lisa, Stumpf, Martina, Giansanti, Piero, Moreira, Aida Varela, Pfeuffer, Lisa, Fens, Marcel H.A.M., Lu, Junyan, Kuster, Bernhard, Engleitner, Thomas, Heidegger, Simon, Rad, Roland, Ringshausen, Ingo, Zenz, Thorsten, Wendtner, Clemens-Martin, Müschen, Markus, Jellusova, Julia, Ruland, Jürgen, and Buchner, Maike
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- 2023
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27. Efficacy and safety of avacincaptad pegol in patients with geographic atrophy (GATHER2): 12-month results from a randomised, double-masked, phase 3 trial
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Alezzandrini, Arturo, Francone, Anibal Andres, Bafalluy, Joaquín, Bainttein, Silvina, Luna Pinto, Jose, Saravia, Mario, Vidosevich, Matko, Zeolite, Carlos, Furno Sola, Federico, Chang, Andrew, Cornish, Elisa Eleanor Guida, Nguyen, Thanh, Findl, Oliver, Haas, Anton, Kralinger, Martina, Sacu, Stefan, Postelmans, Laurence Dominique, Farah, Michel, Maia, Mauricio, Nehemy, Marcio, Ali, Fareed, Brent, Michael, Dollin, Michael, Gonder, John, Kherani, Amin, Merkur, Andrew, Tuli, Raman, Lopera, Monica Marie, Rodriguez, Francisco, Bradvica, Mario, Ernest, Jan, Kalijurand, Kuldar, Noor, Kai, Cohen, Yves, Creuzot-Garcher, Catherine, De Bats, Flore, Devin, François, Français-Maury, Catherine, Kodjikian, Laurent, Korobelnik, Jean François, Le Mer, Yannick, Quaranta El Maftouhi, Maddalena, Razavi, Sam, Souied, Eric, Tadayoni, Ramin, Weber, Michel, Eter, Nicole, Feltgen, Nicolas, Grisanti, Salvatore, Walter, Peter, Liegl, Raffael, Lorenz, Katrin, Spital, Georg, Priglinger, Siegfried, Spitzer, Martin, Volker, Michael, Krohne, Tim, Jochmann, Claudia, Lohmann, Chris Patrick, Framme, Carsten, Kerenyi, Agnes, Papp, Andras, Seres, Andras, Toth-Molnar, Edit, Tsorbatzoglou, Alexis, Vajas, Atilla, Varsanyi, Balázs, Vogt, Gabor, Bar, Asaf, Eting, Eva, Hauser, David, Levy, Jamie, Mathalone, Nurit, Morori-Katz, Haia, Rosenblatt, Irit, Soudry-Zayit, Shiri, Trivizky, Omert, Bandello, Francesco, Ciardella, Antonio Pasquale, Figus, Michele, Giansanti, Fabrizio, Lanzetta, Paolo, Mariotti, Cesare, Mastropasqua, Leonardo, Midena, Edoardo, Parmeggiani, Francesco, Ricci, Federico, Simonelli, Francesca, Staurenghi, Giovanni, Viola, Francesco, Varano, Monica, Laganovska, Guna, Cisiecki, Sławomir, Jedrzejewski, Wojciech, Kaluzny, Jakub, Misiuk-Hojło, Marta, Abengoechea, Santiago, Iribarren, Javier Araiz, Ascaso, Franciso Javier, Cubero, Juan Manuel, Gallego-Pinazo, Roberto, Gomez-Ulla De Irazazabal, Francisco, Mestre, Ignasi Jürgens, Mones I Carilla, Jordi Manel, Montero Moreno, Javier, María Ruiz Moreno, José, Sararols Ramsay, Laura, Garcia Layana, Alfredo, Downey, Louise, Abraham, Prema, Alfaro, Daniel Virgil, Bagheri, Nika, Barbazetto, Irene, Benevento, Joseph, Bernstein, Paul, Bertolucci, George, Bhavsar, Abdhish, Bridges, William, Brooks, Jr, Harold Logan, Brown, Jamin, Brucker, Alexander, Calvo, Charles M., Capone, Antonio, Carlson, John, Chan, Clement, Chang, Emmanuel, Chan-Kai, Brian, Chaudhry, Nauman, Chen, Sanford, Csaky, Karl, Cummings, Howard, Danzig, Carl, Dessouki, Amr, Dyer, David, Eaton, Alexander, Eichenbaum, David, Faber, David, Feldman, Robert, Finnen, Neil, Freeman, William, Frenkel, Ronald, Gonzales, Christine, Gonzalez, Victor, Gross, John, Gupta, Sunil, Hall, Edward, Han, Min-Kyu, Heier, Jeffrey, Hershberger, Vrinda, Higgins, Patrick, Hsu, Jason, Ip, Michael, Jablon, Eric, Jewart, Brian, John, Vishak, Jonisch, Jonathan, Joondeph, Brian, Kay, Christine, Khanani, Arshad, Kokame, Gregg T., Kwun, Robert, Lai, Michael, Lally, David, Laud, Ketan, Lavina, Adrian, Lee, Michael, Lin, Phoebe, Lin, Haijiang, Manoharan, Niranjan, Marcus, Dennis, Martidis, Adam, McCabe, Frank, Nielsen, Jared, Osher, James, Palmer, James, Patel, Sunil, Pearlman, Joel, Perkins, Stephen, Pirouz, Ashkan, Qureshi, Jawad, Randolph, John, Piri, Niloofar, Rosenfeld, Phillip, Saperstein, David, Scartozzi, Richard, Schwartz, Steven, Sharma, Ashish, Sharma, Atul, Sheth, Veeral, Singer, Michael, Spinak, David, Suan, Eric, Tabandeh, Homayoun, Tabassian, Ali, Uchiyama, Eduardo, Varenhorst, Michael, Wagner, Alan, Warrow, David, Wells, III, John, Wong, Robert, Wong, Keye, Wykoff, Charles, Xavier, Samantha, Ysasaga, Edward, Khanani, Arshad M, Patel, Sunil S, Danzig, Carl J, Eichenbaum, David A, Wykoff, Charles C, Heier, Jeffrey S, Lally, David R, Monés, Jordi, Nielsen, Jared S, Sheth, Veeral S, Kaiser, Peter K, Clark, Julie, Zhu, Liansheng, Patel, Hersh, Tang, Justin, Desai, Dhaval, and Jaffe, Glenn J
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- 2023
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28. Novel liposomal formulations for protection and delivery of levodopa: Structure-properties correlation
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Allegritti, Elena, Battista, Sara, Maggi, Maria Anna, Marconi, Claudia, Galantini, Luciano, and Giansanti, Luisa
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29. MYC multimers shield stalled replication forks from RNA polymerase
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Solvie, Daniel, Baluapuri, Apoorva, Uhl, Leonie, Fleischhauer, Daniel, Endres, Theresa, Papadopoulos, Dimitrios, Aziba, Amel, Gaballa, Abdallah, Mikicic, Ivan, Isaakova, Ekaterina, Giansanti, Celeste, Jansen, Jennifer, Jungblut, Marvin, Klein, Teresa, Schülein-Völk, Christina, Maric, Hans, Doose, Sören, Sauer, Markus, Beli, Petra, Rosenwald, Andreas, Dobbelstein, Matthias, Wolf, Elmar, and Eilers, Martin
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30. Radiological Crossroads: Navigating the Intersection of Virtual Reality and Digital Radiology through a Comprehensive Narrative Review of Reviews
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Andrea Lastrucci and Daniele Giansanti
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virtual reality ,augmented reality ,robotics ,radiology ,artificial intelligence ,Mechanical engineering and machinery ,TJ1-1570 - Abstract
The integration of Virtual Reality with radiology is the focus of this study. A narrative review has been proposed to delve into emerging themes within the integration of Virtual Reality in radiology by scrutinizing reviews gathered from PubMed and Scopus. The proposed approach was based on a standard narrative checklist and a qualification process. The selection process identified 20 review studies. Integration of Virtual Reality (VR) in radiology offers potential transformative opportunities also integrated with other emerging technologies. In medical education, VR and AR, using 3D images from radiology, can enhance learning, emphasizing the need for standardized integration. In radiology, VR combined with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR) shows promising prospectives to give a complimentary contribution to diagnosis, treatment planning, and education. Challenges in clinical integration and User Interface design must be addressed. Innovations in medical education, like 3D modeling and AI, has the potential to enable personalized learning, but face standardization challenges. While robotics play a minor role, advancements and potential perspectives are observed in neurosurgery and endovascular systems. Ongoing research and standardization efforts are crucial for maximizing the potential of these integrative technologies in healthcare. In conclusion, the synthesis of these findings underscores the opportunities for advancements in digital radiology and healthcare through the integration of VR. However, challenges exist, and continuous research, coupled with technological refinements, is imperative to unlock the full potential of these integrative approaches in the dynamic and evolving field of medical imaging.
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31. The Integration of Deep Learning in Radiotherapy: Exploring Challenges, Opportunities, and Future Directions through an Umbrella Review
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Andrea Lastrucci, Yannick Wandael, Renzo Ricci, Giovanni Maccioni, and Daniele Giansanti
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deep learning ,radiotherapy ,digital radiology ,artificial intelligence ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 - Abstract
This study investigates, through a narrative review, the transformative impact of deep learning (DL) in the field of radiotherapy, particularly in light of the accelerated developments prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The proposed approach was based on an umbrella review following a standard narrative checklist and a qualification process. The selection process identified 19 systematic review studies. Through an analysis of current research, the study highlights the revolutionary potential of DL algorithms in optimizing treatment planning, image analysis, and patient outcome prediction in radiotherapy. It underscores the necessity of further exploration into specific research areas to unlock the full capabilities of DL technology. Moreover, the study emphasizes the intricate interplay between digital radiology and radiotherapy, revealing how advancements in one field can significantly influence the other. This interdependence is crucial for addressing complex challenges and advancing the integration of cutting-edge technologies into clinical practice. Collaborative efforts among researchers, clinicians, and regulatory bodies are deemed essential to effectively navigate the evolving landscape of DL in radiotherapy. By fostering interdisciplinary collaborations and conducting thorough investigations, stakeholders can fully leverage the transformative power of DL to enhance patient care and refine therapeutic strategies. Ultimately, this promises to usher in a new era of personalized and optimized radiotherapy treatment for improved patient outcomes.
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32. Smart Tattoo Sensors 2.0: A Ten-Year Progress Report through a Narrative Review
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Antonia Pirrera and Daniele Giansanti
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tattoo ,biosensor ,biosensing ,skin sensor ,Technology ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 - Abstract
The increased interest in sensing tattoos reflects a shift in wearable technology, emphasizing their flexible, skin-adherent nature. These devices, driven by advancements in nanotechnology and materials science, offer highly sensitive and customizable sensors. The growing body of research in this area indicates a rising curiosity in their design and applications, with potential uses ranging from vital sign monitoring to biomarker detection. Sensing tattoos present a promising avenue in wearable healthcare technology, attracting attention from researchers, clinicians, and technology enthusiasts. The objective of this study is to analyze the development, application, and integration of the sensing tattoos in the health domain. A review was conducted on PubMed and Scopus, applying a standard checklist and a qualification process. The outcome reported 37 studies. Sensing tattoos hold transformative potential in health monitoring and physiological sensing, driven by their focus on affordability, user-friendly design, and versatile sensorization solutions. Despite their promise, ongoing refinement is essential, addressing limitations in adhesion, signal quality, biocompatibility, and regulatory complexities. Identified opportunities, including non-invasive health monitoring, multiplexed detection, and cost-effective fabrication methods, open avenues for personalized healthcare applications. However, bridging gaps in medical device standards, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance is imperative for seamless integration. A key theme calls for a holistic, user-centric approach, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. Balancing innovation with practicality, prioritizing ethics, and fostering collaboration are crucial for the evolution of these technologies. The dynamic state of the field is evident, with active exploration of new frontiers. This overview also provides a roadmap, urging scholars, industry players, and regulators to collectively contribute to the responsible integration of sensing tattoos into daily life.
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33. Beyond the Clinic Walls: Examining Radiology Technicians’ Experiences in Home-Based Radiography
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Graziano Lepri, Francesco Oddi, Rosario Alfio Gulino, and Daniele Giansanti
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radiology ,home radiology ,CAWI ,technology assessment ,Medicine - Abstract
In recent years, the landscape of diagnostic imaging has undergone a significant transformation with the emergence of home radiology, challenging the traditional paradigm. This shift, bringing diagnostic imaging directly to patients, has gained momentum and has been further accelerated by the global COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the increasing importance and convenience of decentralized healthcare services. This study aims to offer a nuanced understanding of the attitudes and experiences influencing the integration of in-home radiography into contemporary healthcare practices. The research methodology involves a survey administered through Computer-Aided Web Interviewing (CAWI) tools, enabling real-time engagement with a diverse cohort of medical radiology technicians in the health domain. A second CAWI tool is submitted to experts to assess their feedback on the methodology. The survey explores key themes, including perceived advantages and challenges associated with domiciliary imaging, its impact on patient care, and the technological intricacies specific to conducting radiologic procedures outside the conventional clinical environment. Findings from a sample of 26 medical radiology technicians (drawn from a larger pool of 186 respondents) highlight a spectrum of opinions and constructive feedback. Enthusiasm is evident for the potential of domiciliary imaging to enhance patient convenience and provide a more patient-centric approach to healthcare. Simultaneously, this study suggests areas of intervention to improve the diffusion of home-based radiology. The methodology based on CAWI tools proves instrumental in the efficiency and depth of data collection, as evaluated by 16 experts from diverse professional backgrounds. The dynamic and responsive nature of this approach allows for a more allocated exploration of technicians’ opinions, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the evolving landscape of medical imaging services. Emphasis is placed on the need for national and international initiatives in the field, supported by scientific societies, to further explore the evolving landscape of teleradiology and the integration of artificial intelligence in radiology. This study encourages expansion involving other key figures in this practice, including, naturally, medical radiologists, general practitioners, medical physicists, and other stakeholders.
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34. Joint Expedition: Exploring Clinical Medical Imaging and Artificial Intelligence as a Team Integration
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Daniele Giansanti
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n/a ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 - Abstract
The field of clinical medical imaging has seen remarkable advancements in recent years, particularly with the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques [...]
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35. Under the Tech Umbrella: Assessing the Landscape of Telemedicine Innovations (Telemechron Study)
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Sandra Morelli, Giuseppe D’Avenio, Carla Daniele, Mauro Grigioni, and Daniele Giansanti
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telemedicine ,digital health ,technology assessment ,digital healthcare ,Medicine - Abstract
The expanding role of technology assessment in telemedicine is the focus of this study. An umbrella review has been proposed to delve into emerging themes within telemedicine technology assessment by scrutinizing systematic reviews gathered from PubMed and Scopus. The proposed approach was based on a standard narrative checklist and a qualification process. The selection process identified 20 systematic reviews. The main findings underscore the transformative potential of telemedicine, emphasizing technology assessments focused on systematic evaluations, stakeholder engagement, societal impact recognition, targeted interventions, and structured frameworks. While offering valuable insights, the current studies highlight certain limitations that require attention. There is a need for the following: (I) First of all, a more focused approach, primarily centered on a process-centric, multidomain, and generalizable technology assessment (TA). (II) A deeper analysis in specific healthcare areas, including a comprehensive examination of the cost–benefit ratio, peer-to-peer interactions, and a broader inclusion of diagnostic technologies. (III) Greater emphasis on the involved stakeholders, ranging from patients to stakeholders. In conclusion, this study contributes to a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the continually evolving landscape in telemedicine technology assessment, offering valuable insights for practitioners, researchers, and policymakers alike. Researchers are encouraged to further explore both the established and emerging themes identified in this study.
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36. Pioneering a Framework for Robust Telemedicine Technology Assessment (Telemechron Study)
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Sandra Morelli, Carla Daniele, Giuseppe D’Avenio, Mauro Grigioni, and Daniele Giansanti
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telemedicine ,TeleHealth ,digital health ,technology assessment ,Technology - Abstract
The field of technology assessment in telemedicine is garnering increasing attention due to the widespread adoption of this discipline and its complex and heterogeneous system characteristics, making its application complex. As part of a national telemedicine project, the National Center for Innovative Technologies in Public Health at the Italian National Institute of Health played the role of promoting and utilizing technology assessment tools within partnership projects. This study aims to outline the design, development, and application of assessment methodologies within the telemedicine project proposed by the ISS team, utilizing a specific framework developed within the project. The sub-objectives include evaluating the proposed methodology’s effectiveness and feasibility, gathering feedback for improvement, and assessing its impact on various project components. The study emphasizes the multifaceted nature of action domains and underscores the crucial role of technology assessments in telemedicine, highlighting its impact across diverse realms through iterative interaction cycles with project partners. Both the impact and the acceptance of the methodology have been assessed by means of specific computer-aided web interviewing (CAWI) tools. The proposed methodology received significant acceptance, providing valuable insights for refining future frameworks. The impact assessment revealed a consistent quality improvement trend in the project’s products, evident in methodological consolidations. The overall message encourages similar initiatives in this domain, shedding light on the intricacies of technology assessment implementation. In conclusion, the study serves as a comprehensive outcome of the national telemedicine project, witnessing the success and adaptability of the technology assessment methodology and advocating for further exploration and implementation in analogous contexts.
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37. Joint Expedition: Exploring Telehealth and the Digital Healthcare Landscape as a Team Integration
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Daniele Giansanti
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The TeleHealth and digital healthcare domains have witnessed remarkable advancements in recent years (Contribution 1), propelled by the evolution of digitization processes, both in mobile [...]
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38. Reimagining Radiology: A Comprehensive Overview of Reviews at the Intersection of Mobile and Domiciliary Radiology over the Last Five Years
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Graziano Lepri, Francesco Oddi, Rosario Alfio Gulino, and Daniele Giansanti
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domiciliary radiology ,domiciliary radiography ,mobile radiology ,mobile radiography ,Technology ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 - Abstract
(Background) Domiciliary radiology, which originated in pioneering studies in 1958, has transformed healthcare, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, through advancements such as miniaturization and digitization. This evolution, driven by the synergy of advanced technologies and robust data networks, reshapes the intersection of domiciliary radiology and mobile technology in healthcare delivery. (Objective) The objective of this study is to overview the reviews in this field with reference to the last five years to face the state of development and integration of this practice in the health domain. (Methods) A review was conducted on PubMed and Scopus, applying a standard checklist and a qualification process. The outcome detected 21 studies. (Key Content and Findings) The exploration of mobile and domiciliary radiology unveils a compelling and optimistic perspective. Notable strides in this dynamic field include the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), revolutionary applications in telemedicine, and the educational potential of mobile devices. Post-COVID-19, telemedicine advances and the influential role of AI in pediatric radiology signify significant progress. Mobile mammography units emerge as a solution for underserved women, highlighting the crucial importance of early breast cancer detection. The investigation into domiciliary radiology, especially with mobile X-ray equipment, points toward a promising frontier, prompting in-depth research for comprehensive insights into its potential benefits for diverse populations. The study also identifies limitations and suggests future exploration in various domains of mobile and domiciliary radiology. A key recommendation stresses the strategic prioritization of multi-domain technology assessment initiatives, with scientific societies’ endorsement, emphasizing regulatory considerations for responsible and ethical technology integration in healthcare practices. The broader landscape of technology assessment should aim to be innovative, ethical, and aligned with societal needs and regulatory standards. (Conclusions) The dynamic state of the field is evident, with active exploration of new frontiers. This overview also provides a roadmap, urging scholars, industry players, and regulators to collectively contribute to the further integration of this technology in the health domain.
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39. The interplay of TARG1 and PARG protects against genomic instability
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Joséphine Groslambert, Evgeniia Prokhorova, Anne R. Wondisford, Callum Tromans-Coia, Celeste Giansanti, Jennifer Jansen, Gyula Timinszky, Matthias Dobbelstein, Dragana Ahel, Roderick J. O’Sullivan, and Ivan Ahel
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CP: Molecular biology ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 - Abstract
Summary: The timely removal of ADP-ribosylation is crucial for efficient DNA repair. However, much remains to be discovered about ADP-ribosylhydrolases. Here, we characterize the physiological role of TARG1, an ADP-ribosylhydrolase that removes aspartate/glutamate-linked ADP-ribosylation. We reveal its function in the DNA damage response and show that the loss of TARG1 sensitizes cells to inhibitors of topoisomerase II, ATR, and PARP. Furthermore, we find a PARP1-mediated synthetic lethal interaction between TARG1 and PARG, driven by the toxic accumulation of ADP-ribosylation, that induces replication stress and genomic instability. Finally, we show that histone PARylation factor 1 (HPF1) deficiency exacerbates the toxicity and genomic instability induced by excessive ADP-ribosylation, suggesting a close crosstalk between components of the serine- and aspartate/glutamate-linked ADP-ribosylation pathways. Altogether, our data identify TARG1 as a potential biomarker for the response of cancer cells to PARP and PARG inhibition and establish that the interplay of TARG1 and PARG protects cells against genomic instability.
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40. PB2084: MODELING DYNAMIC EVOLUTION OF MULTIPLE MYELOMA STUDYING CELL POPULATIONS METABOLISM AND COMPETITION UNDER MAXIMUM POWER CONSTRAINTS: A SYSTEMS-THINKING BASED APPROACH
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Alessandra Romano, Luigi Conte, Andrea Giansanti, Axel Kleidon, and Francesco Gonella
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Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs ,RC633-647.5 - Published
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41. Organocatalytic Synthesis of γ-Amino Acid Precursors via Masked Acetaldehyde under Micellar Catalysis
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Maria Edith Casacchia, Giuliana Giorgianni, Elena Allegritti, Luisa Giansanti, Armando Carlone, and Fabio Pesciaioli
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micellar catalysis ,aminocatalysis ,asymmetric synthesis ,γ-amino acids ,green chemistry ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
The development of micellar catalysis offers a sustainable alternative to organic solvents, and represents an environmental milestone in organic synthesis. Here, the first Michael addition of masked acetaldehyde under neutral, cationic and anionic micellar catalysis is reported, affording the products in high yields and enantiomeric excess, despite the use of water as solvent.
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42. GOLPH3 protein controls organ growth by interacting with TOR signaling proteins in Drosophila
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Anna Frappaolo, Angela Karimpour-Ghahnavieh, Giuliana Cesare, Stefano Sechi, Roberta Fraschini, Thomas Vaccari, and Maria Grazia Giansanti
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Cytology ,QH573-671 - Abstract
Abstract The oncoprotein GOLPH3 (Golgi phosphoprotein 3) is an evolutionarily conserved phosphatidylinositol 4-phosphate effector, mainly localized to the Golgi apparatus, where it supports organelle architecture and vesicular trafficking. Overexpression of human GOLPH3 correlates with poor prognosis in several cancer types and is associated with enhanced signaling downstream of mTOR (mechanistic target of rapamycin). However, the molecular link between GOLPH3 and mTOR remains elusive. Studies in Drosophila melanogaster have shown that Translationally controlled tumor protein (Tctp) and 14-3-3 proteins are required for organ growth by supporting the function of the small GTPase Ras homolog enriched in the brain (Rheb) during mTORC1 (mTOR complex 1) signaling. Here we demonstrate that Drosophila GOLPH3 (dGOLPH3) physically interacts with Tctp and 14-3-3ζ. RNAi-mediated knockdown of dGOLPH3 reduces wing and eye size and enhances the phenotypes of Tctp RNAi. This phenotype is partially rescued by overexpression of Tctp, 14-3-3ζ, or Rheb. We also show that the Golgi localization of Rheb in Drosophila cells depends on dGOLPH3. Consistent with dGOLPH3 involvement in Rheb-mediated mTORC1 activation, depletion of dGOLPH3 also reduces levels of phosphorylated ribosomal S6 kinase, a downstream target of mTORC1. Finally, the autophagy flux and the expression of autophagic transcription factors of the TFEB family, which anti correlates with mTOR signaling, are compromised upon reduction of dGOLPH3. Overall, our data provide the first in vivo demonstration that GOLPH3 regulates organ growth by directly associating with mTOR signaling proteins.
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43. AMICA: An Argumentative Search Engine for COVID-19 Literature.
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Marco Lippi 0001, Francesco Antici, Gianfranco Brambilla, Evaristo Cisbani, Andrea Galassi, Daniele Giansanti, Fabio Magurano, Antonella Rosi, Federico Ruggeri, and Paolo Torroni
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44. Full-Thickness Macular Hole: Are Supra-RPE Granular Deposits Remnants of Photoreceptors Outer Segments? Clinical Implications
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Govetto, Andrea, Bacherini, Daniela, Romano, Mario R., Matteucci, Martina, Lucchini, Sara, Cifarelli, Lorenzo, Dragotto, Francesco, Cereda, Matteo, Parrulli, Salvatore, Staurenghi, Giovanni, Giansanti, Fabrizio, Virgili, Gianni, Bottoni, Ferdinando, and Radice, Paolo
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45. Implantation of a Small Aperture Intraocular Lens in Eyes with Irregular Corneas and Higher Order Aberrations
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Fabrizio Franco, Marco Branchetti, Lidia Vicchio, Federica Serino, Marco Piergentili, Vito Spagnuolo, Francesca Santoro, Gianni Virgili, and Fabrizio Giansanti
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aberrations ,cataract ,ic-8 ,pinhole ,Ophthalmology ,RE1-994 - Abstract
Abstract Purpose: Corneal irregularities can lead to high order aberrations (HOAs) and may influence the outcomes in terms of intraocular lens (IOL) selection and visual acuity assessment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the visual acuity and satisfaction after IC-8 implants in patients characterized by corneal irregularities and HOAs who could not undergo refractive surgery due to the poor residual thickness of the cornea or other conditions such as astigmatism secondary to previous radial keratotomy. Methods: This descriptive, retrospective cohort study was conducted on nine eyes in six patients affected by corneal irregularities and HOAs who had undergone IC-8 IOL implantation. The primary endpoint was the best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), the subjective visual function, and the visual field. Results: Nine eyes of six patients (three bilateral implantation) were enrolled. For each patient, BCVA, vision, and lifestyle quality were evaluated. In all patients, we noticed an improvement in all parameters without visual field defects. Conclusion: Our work encourages the use of the IC8 lens to improve visual acuity in patients with irregular corneas and HOAs who cannot be treated with customized refractive surgery. Patients experience a subjective improvement of their quality of vision and also more self-confidence in their daily life. IC-8 lenses do not interfere with the visualization of retinal fundus and there is no impairment of the visual field detected by patients.
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46. Mitochondrial lipidomes are tissue specific – low cholesterol contents relate to UCP1 activity
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Brunner, Sarah, primary, Höring, Marcus, additional, Liebisch, Gerhard, additional, Schweizer, Sabine, additional, Scheiber, Josef, additional, Giansanti, Piero, additional, Hidrobo, Maria, additional, Hermeling, Sven, additional, Oeckl, Josef, additional, Prudente de Mello, Natalia, additional, Perocchi, Fabiana, additional, Seeliger, Claudine, additional, Strohmeyer, Akim, additional, Klingenspor, Martin, additional, Plagge, Johannes, additional, Küster, Bernhard, additional, Burkhardt, Ralph, additional, Janssen, Klaus-Peter, additional, and Ecker, Josef, additional
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47. Atypic Retinitis Pigmentosa Clinical Features Associated with a Peculiar CRX Gene Mutation in Italian Patients
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Piergentili, Marco, primary, Spagnuolo, Vito, additional, Murro, Vittoria, additional, Mucciolo, Dario Pasquale, additional, Giorgio, Dario, additional, Passerini, Ilaria, additional, Pelo, Elisabetta, additional, Giansanti, Fabrizio, additional, Virgili, Gianni, additional, and Sodi, Andrea, additional
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48. Correction: Mazzini et al. Anatomical and Functional Outcomes after Endoresection and Adjuvant Ruthenium Brachytherapy for Uveal Melanoma: A Single-Center Experience. Life 2023, 13, 902
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Cinzia Mazzini, Giulio Vicini, Laura Di Leo, Daniela Massi, Stanislao Rizzo, and Fabrizio Giansanti
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n/a ,Science - Abstract
There was an error in the original publication [...]
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49. Promoting Universal Equitable Accessibility: An Overview on the Impact of Assistive Technology in the UN, UNICEF, and WHO Web Portals
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Rossella Simeoni, Antonia Pirrera, Paola Meli, and Daniele Giansanti
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assistive technology ,accessibility ,WHO ,UNICEF ,UN ,ISO ,Medicine - Abstract
The number of people with disabilities and frailties who need support and assistance is increasing. Assistive technologies (ATs) are increasingly playing a central role in supporting people with disabilities and frailties. The study investigated the impact of the ATs on the websites of the UN, UNICEF, and WHO in terms of proposed activities and actions. The methodology proposed was based on two points of view: (1) A formal process to directly select elements in the institutional webs of the UN, UNICEF, and WHO. (2) A formal process for a complementary literature narrative review based on an umbrella review of Pubmed and Scopus. A standard checklist and a qualification process were applied. The outcome reported 35 documents from the direct search on the web and 19 systematic reviews for the complimentary literature overview. The direct search returned documents related to initiatives focused on the following: The tailoring of the ATs to a person based on international guidelines and specific monitoring initiatives of the AT introduction/access based on surveys both at the population and system/government level with the publication of the data/metadata in an observatory. Dissemination initiatives of both the culture of ATs (e.g., catalog, guidelines, reports, congresses) and of recommendations. The literature overview contributed more specifically to the use and effectiveness of categories of ATs. Both direct research and the literature overview have shown a consistent growth in interest in ATs. The initiatives of the UN, UNICEF, and WHO have been consistent with the institutional role and aimed at improving the diffusion of ATs through capillary monitoring, which is not free from obstacles, and a diffusion of the culture and rational use of ATs. The narrative review shows also the important role of research in monitoring the development, use, and effectiveness of devices, strategies, and support of international institutional initiatives. Important initiatives have been launched internationally on AT in terms of monitoring, dissemination, and improvement in access. However, it is necessary to consider and face the obstacles that limit these initiatives.
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50. 'Air and Visco' Technique: A Promising Innovation in the Surgical Implantation of the Xen Gel Stent Device
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Fabrizio Franco, Federica Serino, and Fabrizio Giansanti
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micro-invasive filtering surgery ,glaucoma ,bleb management ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 - Abstract
We aimed to describe a variation of the surgical technique for the ab interno implantation of the XEN Gel Stent, which, in our experience, is yielding very successful results. The injection of 0.1 mL of air and then of 0.1 mL of a dispersive viscoelastic into the subconjunctival space at the beginning of the surgery allows one to perform a mechanical dissection between the conjunctiva and the Tenon’s capsule, creating a real space. In total, 20 eyes of 16 patients underwent the implantation of a stent gel through the “Air and Visco” technique. We retrospectively analyzed the results. We obtained a reduction in the IOP from an average of 18.3 ± 2.2 mmHg preoperatively to at 13.5 ± 3.5 mmHg at month 12. The needling rate was 20%. We did not register any cases of hypotony (IOP < 6 mmHg), hypotony maculopathy or choroidal detachment. The “Air and Visco” technique allows one to correctly place the device in the subconjunctival space, which the pneumo- and visco-dissection transforms into a real space. This enables an easier surgical performance and more predictable postoperative results, with a low needling rate and reintervention in the follow-up period. It also ensures a greater safety profile because the presence of the OVD on the bleb prevents a sudden lowering of the IOP, eliminating complications such as hypotony, hypotony maculopathy and choroidal detachment in our cohort.
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