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1. Detailed chemical abundances of the globular cluster Terzan 6 in the inner bulge

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Fanelli, C., Origlia, L., Mucciarelli, A., Ferraro, F. R., Rich, R. M., Lanzoni, B., Massari, D., Pallanca, C., Dalessandro, E., and Loriga, M.

Subjects
Astrophysics - Astrophysics of Galaxies, Astrophysics - Solar and Stellar Astrophysics
Abstract

We used near-infrared spectroscopy at medium-high resolution (R=8,000$-$25,000) to perform the first comprehensive chemical study of the intermediate luminosity bulge globular cluster Terzan~6. We derived detailed abundances and abundance patterns of 27 giant stars, likely members of Terzan~6, based on their accurate Hubble Space Telescope proper motions and line-of-sight radial velocities. From the spectral analysis of these stars, we determined an average heliocentric radial velocity of 143.3$\pm$1.0 km s$^{-1}$ with a velocity dispersion of 5.1$\pm$0.7 km s$^{-1}$ and an average [Fe/H]=$-0.65\pm0.01$ and a low 1$\sigma$ dispersion of 0.03 dex. We also measured some depletion of [Mn/Fe] with respect to the solar-scaled values and enhancement of for [Ca/Fe], [Si/Fe], [Mg/Fe], [Ti/Fe], [O/Fe], [Al/Fe], [Na/Fe], and, to a lower extent, for [K/Fe], consistent with previous measurements of other bulge globular clusters and favoring the scenario of a rapid bulge formation and chemical enrichment. Some spread in the light element abundances suggest the presence of first- and second-generation stars, typical of genuine globulars. Finally, we measured some depletion of carbon and low $\rm ^{12}C/^{13}C$ isotopic ratios, as in previous studies of field and cluster bulge giants, indicating that extra-mixing mechanisms should be at work during the post main sequence evolution in the high metallicity regime as well., Comment: 8 pages, 5 figures, accepted for publication in Astronomy and Astrophysics

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2024

3. Nonlinear Volterra model of a loudspeaker behavior based on Laser Doppler Vibrometry

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Loriga, Alessandro, Moyassari, Parvin, Bernardini, Daniele, Landi, Gregorio, Venturini, Francesca, and Dumont, Elisabeth

Subjects
Computer Science - Sound, H.5.5, I.2.6, I.6.3, J.5
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We demonstrate the capabilities of nonlinear Volterra models to simulate the behavior of an audio system and compare them to linear filters. In this paper a nonlinear model of an audio system based on Volterra series is presented and Normalized Least Mean Square algorithm is used to determine the Volterra series to third order. Training data for the models were collected measuring a physical speaker using a laser interferometer. We explore several training signals and filter's parameters. Results indicate a decrease in Mean Squared Error compared to the linear model with a dependency on the particular test signal, the order and the parameters of the model.

Published
2017

4. Nonlinear Model and its Inverse of an Audio System

Author

Loriga, Alessandro

Subjects
Computer Science - Sound
Abstract

This computer science master thesis aims at modelling the nonlinearities of a loudspeaker. A piecewise linear approximation is initially explored and then we present a nonlinear Volterra model to simulate the behavior of the system. The general theory of continuous and discrete Volterra series is summarised. A Normalized Least Mean Square algorithm is used to determine the Volterra series to third order. We also present as inverted system which is trained with the same algorithm. Training data for the models were collected measuring a physical speaker using a laser interferometer. Results indicate a decrease in Mean Squared Error compared to the linear model with a dependency on the particular test signal, the order and the parameters of the model., Comment: 113 pages, master thesis

Published
2017

6. WEALTHY -- a wearable healthcare system: new frontier on e-textile.

Author

Paradiso, Rita, Loriga, Giannicola, Taccini, Nicola, Gemignani, Angelo, and Ghelarducci, Brunello

Subjects
TELECOMMUNICATION systems, SIGNAL processing, VITAL records (Births, deaths, etc.), YARN, VITAL signs
Abstract

A comfortable health monitoring system named WEALTHY is presented. The system is based on a wearable interface implemented by integrating fabric sensors, advanced signal processing techniques and modern telecommunication systems, on a textile platform. Conducting and piezoresistive materials in form of fibre and yarn are integrated in a garment and used as sensors, connectors and electrode elements. Simultaneous recording of vital signs allows extrapolation of more complex parameters and inter-signal elaboration that contribute to produce alert messages and patient table. The purpose of this publication is to evaluate the performance of the textile platform and the possibility of the simultaneous acquisition of several biomedical signals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2024
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7. Body Integrity Dysphoria and “Just” Amputation: State-of-the-Art and Beyond

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Loriga, Leandro

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This paper presents the foundation upon which the contemporary knowledge of body integrity dysphoria (BID) is built. According to the World Health Organisation’s International Classification of Diseases, 11th edition (ICD-11), the main feature of BID is an intense and persistent desire to become physically disabled in a significant way. Three putative aetiologies that are considered to explain the insurgence of the condition are discussed: neurological, psychological and postmodern theories. The concept of bodily representation within the medical context is highlighted, with the concept of dysphoria, which was brought to the fore with the introduction of the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5), and the ICD-11. Contemporary issues of “justice” are addressed to identify ethically relevant distinctions between BID and sex reassignment surgery. It is argued that there is no ethically relevant difference between the BID actor’s desire for invasive surgical intervention and the wish of gender dysphoric individuals to undergo sex reassignment surgery procedures. Some BID actors self-mutilate, and this presents medical professionals with difficult choices regarding whether or not to intervene in order to satisfy the BID patient’s desire. Both abstention and intervention may lead to severe ethical complications for doctors and patients despite the positive outcomes in terms of quality of life for BID individuals who manage to undergo such procedures.

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2024
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8. Body integrity dysphoria and moral responsibility: an interpretation of the scepticism regarding on-demand amputations

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Loriga, Leandro

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A patient who requests an amputation deemed medically unnecessary by professionals is disqualified per se from being regarded as having medical decision-making capacity. This decision is based on the assumption that there is an option to pursue something other than amputation; such an assumption in many cases overflows into therapeutic obstinacy. This is the case for individuals who have ill or damaged body parts and who wish to avoid recurrent and painful medical treatment designed to save the limb, as well as for individuals affected by body integrity dysphoria (BID). BID is a condition that is recognised by the WHO and is included in the International Classification of Diseases, 11th edition. Individuals who are affected develop an intense feeling of overcompleteness of their body configuration, which leads to the development of a strong sense of dysphoria and consequently the desire to amputate in order to remove the source of such discomfort. In the few cases in which amputation has been carried out, the results have proved successful; the individual’s quality of life has improved and they have had no new amputation desires. No medical therapy, including medical amputation, is available currently for individuals affected by the condition. This situation leads many with BID to mutilate themselves. Such events create a challenging ethical dilemma for the medical world.The present paper is focused on the capacity of the individual with BID to do other than request amputation and the implications that this carries regarding moral responsibility. It is proposed that the autonomy of the patient cannot be disqualified by default based on the amputation request, despite its oddity, and that any scepticism demonstrated by the physicians is based on a false preconception of ill will or ignorance, which results in a blaming attitude towards the requesting person.

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2024
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10. Upper GI endoscopy in elderly patients: predictive factors of relevant endoscopic findings

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Buri, Luigi, Zullo, Angelo, Hassan, Cesare, Bersani, Gianluca, Anti, Marcello, Bianco, Maria A., Cipolletta, Livio, Giulio, Emilio Di, Matteo, Giovanni Di, Familiari, Luigi, Ficano, Leonardo, Loriga, Piero, Morini, Sergio, Pietropaolo, Vincenzo, Zambelli, Alessandro, Grossi, Enzo, Tessari, Francesco, Intraligi, Marco, Buscema, Massimo, and and the SIED Appropriateness Working Group

Published
2013
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18. Determinants of travellers' expenditures at airports.

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Del Chiappa, Giacomo, Loriga, Salvatore, and Meleddu, Marta

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This study applies a Double-Hurdle Model to a sample of 2,723 passengers to analyse whether socio-demographics (i.e. gender, age, level of education, income and place of residence), travel-related variables (i.e. type of accommodation and travel party) and flight-related determinants (i.e. check-in mode, wait time) and the preintention to buy significantly influence passengers' shopping behaviours (i.e. to buy or not to buy and the amount of money to be spent). Findings reveal that the 'decision to buy' is significantly influenced by travel-related (i.e. type of accommodation and travel party) and flight-related (i.e. wait time) variables only. On the contrary, the level of expenditure is significantly influenced by socio-demographics (i.e. age and income), travel-related variables (i.e. type of accommodation and travel party), flight-related variables (i.e. type of check-in) and pre-intention to buy. Overall, findings show that the determinants of 'decision to buy' and of 'how much to spend' are not the same. Furthermore, a key highlight is that the check-in modality exerts a significant influence on the level of expenditure, with passengers making their check-in in a traditional modality spending more than their counterparts who checkin online. Contributions to theory and managerial implications are discussed and suggestions for further research are given. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2020

20. Profiling airport travellers based on their perceptions, satisfaction and intention to recommend food and beverage services.

Author

Del Chiappa, Giacomo, Atzeni, Marcello, and Loriga, Salvatore

Abstract

Consuming Food and Beverage is one of the most frequent non-aeronautical activities that passengers enjoy at airports and that significantly contributes to airport profitability. Despite this, there is still limited research aimed at analysing passengers’ consumption behaviour of F&B. With the aim to contribute to this somewhat under investigated research area, this study applies a factorcluster analysis on a sample of 1,139 airport travellers. Results from factor analysis reveal four underlying dimensions of F&B perceptions (i.e. atmospherics, staff quality, value of money, product quality) and one dimension related to satisfaction and intention to recommend airport-based F&B services (i.e. “satisfaction and intention to recommend”). Cluster analysis applied to the scores of the five factors reveal that three clusters exist (i.e. “enthusiastics”, “neutrals” and “price sensitives”). Chi-squared analysis tests show that significant differences exist based on socio-demographics (i.e. age, education level, employment status), travel-related variables (i.e. frequency of travelling) and flight-related variables (i.e. flying and check-in modality). Contributions to the theory, managerial implications and limitations to the study are discussed, and suggestions for further research are made. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2019
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22. How to predict a high rate of inappropriateness for upper endoscopy in an endoscopic centre?

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Buri, L, Bersani, G, Hassan, C, Anti, M, Bianco, Ma, Cipolletta, L, Di Giulio, E, Di Matteo, G, Familiari, Luigi, Ficano, L, Loriga, P, Morini, S, Pietropaolo, V, Zambelli, A, Grossi, E, Intraligi, M, Tessari, F, Buscema, M, the SIED Appropriateness Working Group, Buri,L, Bersani,G, Hassan,C, Anti,M, Bianco,M, Cipolletta,L, Di Giulio,E, Di Matteo,G, Familiari,L, Ficano,L, Loriga,P, Morini,S, Pietropaolo,V, Zambelli,A, Grossi,E, Intraligi,M, Tessari,F, and Buscema,M

Subjects
Adult, Pediatrics, medicine.medical_specialty, appropriatness, Group B, Upper Gastrointestinal Tract, Age Distribution, Medicine, Humans, Appropriateness, Endoscopy, Digestive System, endoscopy, Referral and Consultation, Retrospective Studies, Ultrasonography, Settore MED/12 - Gastroenterologia, Hepatology, business.industry, Patient Selection, Upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy, Gastroenterology, Retrospective cohort study, Stepwise regression, Middle Aged, Appropriateness Upper endoscopy, Settore MED/18 - Chirurgia Generale, Italy, ROC Curve, Practice Guidelines as Topic, Age distribution, business
Abstract

BACKGROUND: Inappropriateness of upper endoscopy (EGD) indication causes decreased diagnostic yield. Our aim of was to identify predictors of appropriateness rate for EGD among endoscopic centres. METHODS: A post-hoc analysis of two multicentre cross-sectional studies, including 6270 and 8252 patients consecutively referred to EGD in 44 (group A) and 55 (group B) endoscopic Italian centres in 2003 and 2007, respectively, was performed. A multiple forward stepwise regression was applied to group A, and independently validated in group B. A

Published
2010

23. Italian consensus guidelines for chronic pancreatitis

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Frulloni, L, Falconi, M, Gabbrielli, A, Gaia, E, Graziani, R, Pezzilli, R, Uomo, G, Andriulli, A, Balzano, G, Benini, L, Calculli, L, Campra, D, Capurso, G, Cavestro, Gm, De Angelis, C, Ghezzo, L, Manfredi, R, Malesci, A, Mariani, A, Mutignani, M, Ventrucci, M, Zamboni, G, Amodio, A, Vantini, I, Bassi, C, Delle Fave, G, Capurso, Iv, Magarini, F, Albarello, L, Alfieri, S, Anti, M, Arcidiacono, P, Baiocchi, L, Berretti, D, Boraschi, P, Buscarini, E, Carroccio, A, Celebrano, Mr, Casadei, R, Chilovi, F, Conigliaro, R, Dall'Oglio, L, De Boni, M, De Pretis, G, Di Priolo, S, Di Sebastiano PL, Doglietto, Gb, Filauro, M, Frieri, G, Fuini, A, Loriga, P, Macarri, G, Manes, G, Massucco, P, Milani, S, Pasquali, Claudio, Pederzoli, P, Pietrangeli, M, Rocca, R, Russello, D, Siquini, W, Traina, M, Veneroni, L, Zilli, M, Italian Association for the Study of the Pancreas, Frulloni L, Falconi M, Gabbrielli A, Gaia E, Graziani R, Pezzilli R, Uomo G, Andriulli A, Balzano G, Benini L, Calculli L, Campra D, Capurso G, Cavestro GM, De Angelis C, Ghezzo L, Manfredi R, Malesci A, Mariani A, Mutignani M, Ventrucci M, Zamboni G, Amodio A, Vantini I, Italian Association for the Study of the Pancreas (AISP), Bassi C, Delle Fave G, Capurso IV, Magarini F, Albarello L, Alfieri S, Anti M, Arcidiacono P, Baiocchi L, Berretti D, Boraschi P, Buscarini E, Carroccio A, Celebrano MR, Casadei R, Chilovi F, Conigliaro R, Dall'Oglio L, De Boni M, De Pretis G, Di Priolo S, Di Sebastiano PL, Doglietto GB, Filauro M, Frieri G, Fuini A, Loriga P, Macarri G, Manes G, Massucco P, Milani S, Pasquali C, Pederzoli P, Pietrangeli M, Rocca R, Russello D, Siquini W, Traina M, Veneroni L, Zilli M, Zamboni G., Frulloni, L, Falconi, M, Gabbrielli, A, Gaia, E, Graziani, R, Pezzilli, R, Uomo, G, Andriulli, A, Balzano, G, Benini, L, Calculli, L, Campra, D, Capurso, G, Cavestro, Gm, De Angelis, C, Ghezzo, L, Manfredi, R, Malesci, A, Mariani, A, Mutignani, M, Ventrucci, M, Zamboni, G, Amodio, A, Vantini, I, Italian Association for the Study of the Pancreas, (AISP), Bassi, C, Delle Fave, G, Capurso, Iv, Magarini, F, Albarello, L, Alfieri, S, Anti, M, Arcidiacono, P, Baiocchi, L, Berretti, D, Boraschi, P, Carroccio, A, Celebrano, Mr, Casadei, R, Chilovi, F, Conigliaro, R, Dall'Oglio, L, De Boni, M, De Pretis, G, Di Priolo, S, Di Sebastiano, Pl, Doglietto, Gb, Filauro, M, Frieri, G, Fuini, A, Macarri, G, Manes, G, Massucco, P, Milani, S, Pasquali, C, Pederzoli, P, Pietrangeli, M, Rocca, R, Russello, D, Siquini, W, Traina, M, Veneroni, L, Zilli, M, and Zamboni, G.

Subjects
medicine.medical_specialty, complications, pancreatic supplements, diagnostic imaging, pancreatitis, MEDLINE, cholangiopancreatography, chronic, endoscopic retrograde, pain, quality of life, radiography, sphincterotomy, steatorrhea, surgery, therapy, ultrasonography, Appropriate use, guidelines, chronica pancreatitis, Pancreatitis, Chronic, Pancreatitis, chronic, Complications, Surgery, Medical imaging, Medicine, Humans, Pancreatic stones, Intensive care medicine, Surgical treatment, Hepatology, medicine.diagnostic_test, business.industry, Pancreatitis, Radiography, Therapy, Ultrasonography, Cholangiopancreatography, Sphincterotomy, Diagnostic imaging, Pain, Quality of life, Steatorrhea, Pancreatic supplements, Gastroenterology, medicine.disease, Endoscopy, Pancreatic pain, Italy, CHRONIC PANCREATITIS, Radiology, business
Abstract

This paper gives practical guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of chronic pancreatitis. Statements have been elaborated by working teams of experts, by searching for and analysing the literature, and submitted to a consensus process by using a Delphi modified procedure. The statements report recommendations on clinical and nutritional approach, assessment of pancreatic function, treatment of exocrine pancreatic failure and of secondary diabetes, treatment of pain and prevention of painful relapses. Moreover, the role of endoscopy in approaching pancreatic pain, pancreatic stones, duct narrowing and dilation, and complications was considered. Recommendations for most appropriate use of various imaging techniques and of ultrasound endoscopy are reported. Finally, a group of recommendations are addressed to the surgical treatment, with definition of right indications, timing, most appropriate procedures and techniques in different clinical conditions and targets, and clinical and functional outcomes following surgery. © 2010 Editrice Gastroenterologica Italiana S.r.l. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Keywords: Pancreatitis, chronic; Complications; Surgery; Radiography; Therapy; Ultrasonography; Cholangiopancreatography

Published
2010

24. Combining official and Google Trends data to forecast the Italian youth unemployment rate.

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Naccarato, Alessia, Falorsi, Stefano, Loriga, Silvia, and Pierini, Andrea

Subjects
UNEMPLOYMENT, UNEMPLOYMENT statistics, ECONOMIC forecasting, ECONOMIC indicators, BIG data
Abstract

The increased availability of online information in recent years has aroused interest in the possibility of deriving indications for many kinds of phenomena. In the more specific economic and statistical context, numerous studies suggest the use of online search data to improve the forecasting and nowcasting of official economic indicators with a view to increasing the promptness of their circulation. The purpose of this work is to investigate if the use of big data can improve the forecasting of the youth unemployment rate – estimated in Italy on a monthly basis by the Italian National Institute of Statistics – by means of time series models. The time series used are those of the Google Trends query share for the keyword offerte di lavoro (job offers) and the official labour force survey data for the Italian youth unemployment rate since 2004. Two different models are estimated: an ARIMA model using only the official youth unemployment rate series and a VAR model combining the former series with the Google Trends query share. The results show that the use of Google Trends information leads to an average decrease in the forecast error. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2018
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25. Gabexate for the Prevention of Pancreatic Damage Related to Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography

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Cavallini, G, Tittobello, A, Frulloni, L, Masci, E, Mariani, A, Difrancesco, V, Angelini, Gp, Casarini, Mb, Bedogni, G, Conigliaro, R, Bonardi, L, Khajekini, Mta, Cipolletta, L, Bianco, Ma, Costamagna, G, Perri, V, Dobrilla, G, Depretis, G, Familiari, Luigi, Giacobbe, Giuseppa, Fratton, A, Carone, N, Loriga, P, Muscas, A, Mazzeo, F, Gaeta, L, Miglioli, M, Pezzilli, R, Morelli, A, Santucci, L, Naccarato, R, Delfavero, G, Orlandi, F, Macarri, Gp, Russo, A, Virgilio, C, Uomo, G, and Manes, G.

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medicine.medical_specialty, Serine Proteinase Inhibitors, Pancreatic disease, Randomization, Gabexate, Cholangiopancreatography, Double-Blind Method, Female, Gabexate, Humans, Lipase, Pancreatitis, Serine Proteinase Inhibitors, Placebo, Gastroenterology, chemistry.chemical_compound, Double-Blind Method, Internal medicine, medicine, Humans, Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, medicine.diagnostic_test, business.industry, Lipase, General Medicine, medicine.disease, Pancreatitis, chemistry, Acute pancreatitis, Female, business, Complication
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Background Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is associated with elevated levels of pancreatic enzymes and pancreatitis. Gabexate, a protease inhibitor, has been used to prevent pancreatic damage related to ERCP. Methods We conducted a multicenter, double-blind comparison of gabexate (1 g given by intravenous infusion starting 30 to 90 minutes before endoscopy and continuing for 12 hours afterward) with placebo (mannitol and sodium chloride, administered in the same fashion). A total of 435 adults scheduled to undergo ERCP and, when indicated, endoscopic sphincterotomy underwent randomization; 17 were excluded from the final analysis for various reasons. The remaining 418 patients (mean age, 60.4 years) — 208 in the gabexate group and 210 in the placebo group — were analyzed. Acute pancreatitis was considered to be present if serum amylase or lipase levels (or both) were five times greater than the upper limits of normal in association with the onset of pancreatic pain. Results After th...

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1996
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27. Prevalence of nonpolypoid colorectal neoplasia: an italian multicenter observational study

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Bianco, Ma, Cipolletta, L, Rotondano, G, Buffoli, F, Gizzi, G, Tessari, F, Crotta, S, Strini, G, Orsello, M, Ballare, M, Gallo, M, Salacone, P, Asnaghi, G, Manca, A, Rizzi, R, Predebon, S, Quattrone, P, Vanni, R, Di Placido, R, Bastardini, R, Cristoni, Mv, Praiano, F, Meroni, E, Fasoli, A, Coccia, G, Allegretti, A, Manes, G, Cesari, P, Rolfi, F, Zambelli, A, Manfredi, G, Lisi, S, Cestari, R, Lancini, Gp, Crosta, C, Fiori, G, De Roberto, G, Dal Fante, M, Fazzini, L, Dinelli, M, Frego, R, Parente, F, Bargiggia, S, Paggi, S, Viale, E, Testoni, Pa, Iiritano, E, Andrian, G, Dinca, M, Germana, B, Lecis, P, Cappiello, R, Sablich, R, Tonello, C, Buri, L, Cannizzaro, R, Maiero, S, Fasoli, R, Ceroni, L, Eusebi, Lh, Iori, V, Tioli, C, Villani, V, Cortini, C, Maltoni, S, Forti, E, Solmi, L, Giovanardi, M, Calella, F, Tarantino, O, Widmayer, C, Silvestrelli, M, Bou Serhal, T, Feliciangeli, G, Tombesi, G, Anti, M, Pastorelli, A, Costamagna, G, Petruzziello, L, Cesaro, P, De Masi, E, Errico, A, Di Giulio, E, Carnuccio, A, Gabbrielli, Armando, Pandolfi, M, Lamazza, A, Femia, S, Morini, S, Lorenzetti, R, Del Vecchio Blanco, G, Grasso, E, Ferrara, M, Apuzzo, M, Iacopini, F, Milano, A, Balatsinou, C, Spadaccini, A, Silla, M, Ingrosso, M, Pirozzi, Ga, De Luca, L, De Bellis, M, Tempesta, A, De Palma GD, Siciliano, S, Di Giorgio, P, Giannattasio, F, Galloro, G, Grimaldi, E, Ciarleglio, A, Sarrantonio, G, Delle Cave, M, Lamanda, R, De Stefano, S, Labianca, O, Maisto, T, Montanaro, F, Pasquale, L, Di Girolamo, E, Piscopo, R, De Seta, M, Romano, M, Borgheresi, P, Gravina, Ag, Sarracco, P, Scaglione, G, Marmo, R, Salerno, R, Gentile, M, Annese, V, Della Valle, N, Muscatiello, N, Di Matteo, G, Giorgio, P, Fregola, G, Quatraro, F, Pisani, A, Tonti, P, Stoppino, G, Corazza, L, D'Ascoli, B, Ciuffi, M, Ignomirelli, O, Giglio, A, Rodino, S, Scanu, Am, Loriga, P, Murgia, R, Giacobbe, G, Grande, D, Montalbano, L, Linea, C., Bianco, Ma, Cipolletta, L, Rotondano, G, Buffoli, F, Gizzi, G, Tessari, F, Testoni, PIER ALBERTO, Flat Lesions Italian, Network, DE PALMA, GIOVANNI DOMENICO, Ma, Bianco, L., Cipolletta, G., Rotondano, F., Buffoli, G., Gizzi, F., Tessari, Romano, Marco, Gravina, A. G., Maria Antonia, Bianco, Livio, Cipolletta, Gianluca, Rotondano, Federico, Buffoli, Giuseppe, Gizzi, Francesco, Tessari, and Galloro, Giuseppe

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Male, medicine.medical_specialty, Colorectal cancer, Prevalence, Colonic Polyps, Colonoscopy, Colorectal Neoplasm, colonoscopy, flat lesions, colorectal neoplasia, Gastroenterology, Internal medicine, Epidemiology, medicine, Humans, Prospective Studies, Aged, Intraepithelial neoplasia, medicine.diagnostic_test, business.industry, Cancer, Histology, Middle Aged, medicine.disease, Colonic Polyp, Prospective Studie, Italy, Observational study, Female, Colorectal Neoplasms, business, Human
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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIM: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of nonpolypoid lesions (NPLs) in Italy and their risk of containing neoplasia or advanced histology. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This was a multicenter cross-sectional observational study on consecutive patients undergoing total colonoscopy over a 3-month period in 80 Italian centers. RESULTS: In all, 27,400 total colonoscopies were analyzed. Cancer was diagnosed in 801 patients (2.9 %). A total of 6553 precancerous lesions were detected in 5609 patients. Of these, 4154 patients (74.1 %) had polypoid lesions and 1455 patients (25.9 %) had NPLs. Therefore, the prevalence of NPLs was 5.3 % (95 %CI 5.0 - 5.6). NPLs larger than 10 mm were detected in 254 patients (17.5 %). NPLs were more predominant in the proximal colon (OR 2.92, 95 %CI 2.56 - 3.43; P < 0.0001 vs. polypoid lesions). Neoplastic tissue was diagnosed in 79.0 % and advanced histology (high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia or more) in 20.9 % of resected lesions. The risk of advanced histology was similar for polypoid and nonpolypoid lesions when adjusted for size. Depressed lesions had the highest risk of advanced histology (OR 10.56, 95 %CI 6.02 - 18.55; P < 0.0000 vs. flat-elevated). Age was an independent predictor of both neoplasia and advanced histology ( P = 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS: NPLs are relatively common in the Italian population, with a prevalence similar to that in other Western series. NPLs are not more aggressive than polypoid lesions, except for those with depressed morphology. Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart. New York.

Published
2010

29. Colonoscopy practice in Italy: a prospective survey on behalf of the Italian Association of Hospital Gastroenterologists

Author

Radaelli, F, Meucci, G, Minoli, G, Italian Association of Hospital Gastroenterologists Alluminio, P, Amuso, M, Angelini, G, Anti, M, Baldi, F, Balzana, M, Barberani, F, Bargiggia, S, Barresi, G, Bedosti, M, Belmonte, A, Benedetti, A, Benedetti, E, Benini, M, Beretta, L, Beretta, P, Fontana, A, Mauro, B, Bianco, R, Bierti, L, Bigazzi, U, Boccia, S, Bonello, F, Boscarino, S, Bottini, E, Bresci, G, Briglia, U, Brunelli, E, Buggiani, D, Calandra, A, Candidi, A, Caneschi, F, Cannizzaro, R, Cappuccino, V, Caputi, O, Cardelli, A, Caronia, V, Cattuto, C, Cestari, E, Chilovi, F, Cifatte, D, Ciliberto, E, Cimino, F, Cipolletta, V, Cirillo, M, Cocozza, U, Colantuoni, E, Coli, A, Colombo, E, Comin, U, Conti, W, Cortini, C, Criscione, S, Crotta, S, Cutela, P, D'Imperio, N, Dalia, G, Dall'Oglio, L, Dal Pane, M, Dante, P, Dato, D, Dattola, L, De Bernardin, M, De Boni, M, De Conca, V, Dell'Amico, I, Dell'Anna, A, Della Spoletina, A, Delogu, G, Del Piano, M, Di Cicco, M, Di Filippo, G, Di Giorgio, P, Di Mitri, R, Di Piero, A, Di Piramo, D, Di Todaro, E, Dicillo, M, Dodero, C, Doldo, P, Drago, D, Dubla, G, Dughera, L, Dusio, P, Ederle, A, Evola, M, Fachinetti, F, Faraldo, G, Farroni, F, Fasoli, R, Ferrara, A, Ferrari, A, Ferrari, C, Ferraris, L, Ferraris, R, Ferrini, G, Ferrini, L, Foco, A, Forte, G, Francavilla, A, Franzè, A, Fregoni, D, Frieri, Giuseppe, Gaia, E, Galasso, F, Galgani, P, Gamberucci, G, Gatti, L, Gatti, M, Gemme, C, Ghione, S, Ghisotti, E, Giaccari, S, Giannelli, C, Giorcelli, V, Giuri, G, Giurissa, A, Grassini, M, Grasso, G, Graziani, Mg, Gualtiero, J, Gullini, S, Gullotta, R, Iaquinto, G, Jacoponi, S, Laganà, S, Lamanda, R, Lattanzio, R, Lauri, A, Lecis, Pe, Ledda, P, Leone, S, Ligas, E, Liuzzi, N, Lochis, D, Longaroni, M, Lorenzini, I, Loriga, P, Lussu, B, Luzza, F, Madia, D, Malfitana, G, Mallozzi, Ef, Mancini, S, Mangiarotti, R, Manildo, M, Manneschi, L, Marcon, V, Marino, M, Marrucci, A, Martines, H, Maruelli, A, Massari, M, Massidda, C, Mauri, R, Mazzarello, Pl, Mazzolla, E, Mellone, C, Meloni, M, Merighi, A, Mescia, P, Michetti, P, Milan, L, Milandri, G, Miori, G, Monastra, S, Moncelli, G, Monica, F, Montanaro, F, Moretti, M, Morini, S, Mosca, F, Mosca, D, Moschetta, R, Mura, G, Naim, G, Nardella, G, Natale, A, Negrini, F, Niccoli, G, Nova, A, Occhipinti, P, Ocera, S, Orlandi, Pg, Orsini, O, Pagani, E, Paliani, O, Pardocchi, D, Parodi, Cm, Pasini, D, Pasquale, L, Pasquali, L, Paterlini, A, Pellecchia, A, Pera, A, Perego, M, Perugini, B, Petracca, F, Peyre, S, Piccoli, F, Pilati, S, Pierucci, E, Pizzetti, P, Pizzolato, S, Polimeni, F, Politano, S, Polo, S, Portaluri, F, Prada, A, Privitera, U, Quaranta, S, Raguzzi, I, Ravelli, P, Recchia, S, Revetria, P, Ripoli, D, Rocca, F, Roda, E, Rogheto, M, Rosati, S, Rosina, F, Rossi, A, Rotolo, A, Sabadini, Gr, Saffiotti, O, Salerno, D, Sanesi, A, Sanna, S, Saracco, G, Savarino, V, Scaccianoce, G, Scarpulla, G, Schiffino, L, Schippa, P, Sebastiani, P, Servillo, F, Sgarbi, D, Sigillito, D, Snider, L, Sorrentini, I, Spadaccini, A, Sticchi, V, Sturniolo, Gc, Suriani, R, Tammaro, L, Tarchi, F, Tasini, E, Tebaldi, M, Terruzzi, V, Testoni, Pa, Tonelli, F, Trapè, R, Triossi, O, Usai, P, Usula, E, Vecchi, M, Vecchi, E, Ventrucci, M, Viero, K, Virgilio, C, Viviani, G, Zampaletta, U, and Zilli, M.

Subjects
Colonoscopy, Endoscopy
Published
2008

31. Topical treatment of distal active ulcerative colitis with beclomethasone dipropionate or mesalamine: a single-blind randomized controlled trial

Author

Gionchetti, P., D'Arienzo, A., Rizzello, F., Manguso, F., Maieron, R., Lecis, P. E., Valpiani, D., Iaquinto, G., Annese, V., Balzano, A., Varoli, G., Campieri, M., Bennato, R., Zilli, M., Biedo, F. C., Germana, B., Bove, A., Lombardi, G., Pasquale, L., Andriulli, A., D'Albasio, G., Bagnoli, S., Adamo, S., Desideri, S., Benedetti, G., Sablich, R., Riegler, G., Caserta, L., Belletta, M., Benedetti, A., Ridolfi, F., Blasi, A., Inserra, G., Prada, A., Ferrau, O., Turiano, S., Loriga, P., Muscas, A., Murgia, R., Colombo, E., Canevelli, E., Menardo, G., Dagnino, F., Monica, F., Giordano, M., Torelli, I., Cuoco, D. L., Villa, E., Rigo, G., Bertani, A., Cremonini, C., Minoli, G., Meucci, G., Cattoni, M., P., Gionchetti, D'Arienzo, Agesilao, F., Rizzello, F., Manguso, R., Maieron, P. E., Leci, D., Valpiani, G., Iaquinto, V., Annese, A., Balzano, G., Varoli, M., Campieri, Italian BDP Study, G. r. o. u. p., Gionchetti P, D’Arienzo A, Rizzello F, Manguso F, Maieron R, Lecis PE, Valpiani D, Iaquinto G, Annese V, Balzano A, Varoli G, and Campieri M.

Subjects
Male, medicine.medical_treatment, Administration, Topical, single-blind randomized controlled trial, Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Colonoscopy, Ulcerative, Gastroenterology, Beclomethasone, Mesalamine, Topical therapy, Ulcerative colitis, Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal, Biomarkers, Blood Sedimentation, Colitis, Ulcerative, Erythrocyte Count, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Glucocorticoids, Humans, Intestinal Mucosa, Leukocyte Count, Middle Aged, Remission Induction, Retrospective Studies, Safety, Severity of Illness Index, Single-Blind Method, Treatment Outcome, law.invention, chemistry.chemical_compound, Randomized controlled trial, law, distal active ulcerative coliti, medicine.diagnostic_test, Enema, Colitis, Topical, Administration, Corticosteroid, Non-Steroidal, medicine.drug, medicine.medical_specialty, medicine.drug_class, mesalamine, Mesalazine, Internal medicine, Topical treatment, medicine, Adverse effect, business.industry, Beclometasone dipropionate, medicine.disease, Surgery, chemistry, beclomethasone dipropionate, business
Abstract

Therapy for active ulcerative colitis (UC) usually involves rectal formulations of corticosteroids (CS), which are characterized by the risk of systemic steroid-related adverse effects.To compare the efficacy and safety of the topically acting CS beclomethasone dipropionate (BDP) versus mesalamine (5-ASA) in the treatment of active UC.Patients with mild to moderate distal active UC were randomized to a 6-week treatment with BDP 3 mg enema o.d. or 5-ASA 1 g enema daily in a single-blind, multicenter, parallel-group, controlled study. The primary efficacy variable was the decrease in Disease Activity Index (DAI) score. Safety variables were adrenal function, monitoring of adverse events, vital signs, and laboratory parameters.A total of 217 patients were enrolled and treated with BDP (n = 111) or 5-ASA (n = 106). A significant decrease in the DAI score (P0.05) was observed in both treatment groups, with a clinical remission rate of 36.7% in the BDP group and of 29.2% in the 5-ASA group. Both treatments were well tolerated. No changes from baseline in morning cortisol levels were observed in the BDP group.BDP administered as a rectal enema over a 6-week treatment period was efficacious and safe in patients with active UC, without interference with pituitary adrenal axis.

Published
2005

32. COMPARISON OF TWO DOSING REGIMENS OF GABEXATE IN THE PROPHYLAXIS OF POST-ERCP PANCREATITIS

Author

Masci, E, Cavallini, G, Mariani, A, Frulloni, L, Testoni, Pa, Curioni, S, Tittobello, A, Uomo, G, Costamagna, G, Zambelli, S, Macarri, G, Innocenti, P, Dragonetti, C, Angelini, Gp, Bonardi, L, Ayoubi, M, Caputi, O, Casetti, T, Tampieri, I, Cestari, R, Salerni, B, DE GRAZIA, F, DE PRETIS, G, Zilli, M, Zoratti, L, DEL PIANO, M, Occhipinti, P, D'Imperio, N, Billi, P, Pezzilli, R, Casadei, A, Familiari, Luigi, Benedetti, A, Giardini, M, Forte, Gb, Rocco, P, Leo, P, Ficano, L, Sciume', C, Loriga, P, Bergamini, S, Muscas, A, Mosca, S, Nicosia, F, Caldini, F, Norberto, L, D'Amico, D, Perri, V, Gabrielli, A, Pugliese, V, Russo, A, Bonanno, G, Viceconte, G, and Piglionica, D.

Published
2003

33. Appropriateness guidelines and predictive rules to select patients for upper endoscopy: a nationwide multicenter study

Author

Buri, L, Hassan, Cesare, Bersani, Giuseppe, Anti, Marcello, Bianco, Marco, Cipolletta, L, Di Giulio, E, Di Matteo, G, Familiari, L, Ficano, L, Loriga, P, Morini, S, Pietropaolo, V, Zambelli, A, Grossi, Eugenia, Intraligi, M, Buscema, M., Buri, L, Hassan, Cesare, Bersani, Giuseppe, Anti, Marcello, Bianco, Marco, Cipolletta, L, Di Giulio, E, Di Matteo, G, Familiari, L, Ficano, L, Loriga, P, Morini, S, Pietropaolo, V, Zambelli, A, Grossi, Eugenia, Intraligi, M, and Buscema, M.

Abstract

Selecting patients appropriately for upper endoscopy (EGD) is crucial for efficient use of endoscopy. The objective of this study was to compare different clinical strategies and statistical methods to select patients for EGD, namely appropriateness guidelines, age and/or alarm features, and multivariate and artificial neural network (ANN) models.

Published
2010

36. Appropriateness of upper-GI endoscopy: an Italian survey on behalf of the Italian Society of Digestive Endoscopy

Author

Hassan, Cesare, Bersani, Giuseppe, Buri, L, Zullo, A, Anti, Marcello, Bianco, Marco, Di Giulio, E, Ficano, L, Morini, S, Di Matteo, G, Loriga, P, Pietropaolo, V, Cipolletta, L, Costamagna, Guido, Costamagna, Guido (ORCID:0000-0002-8100-2731), Hassan, Cesare, Bersani, Giuseppe, Buri, L, Zullo, A, Anti, Marcello, Bianco, Marco, Di Giulio, E, Ficano, L, Morini, S, Di Matteo, G, Loriga, P, Pietropaolo, V, Cipolletta, L, Costamagna, Guido, and Costamagna, Guido (ORCID:0000-0002-8100-2731)

Abstract

Open-access endoscopy allows physicians to directly schedule endoscopic procedures for their patients without prior consultation. An evaluation of both appropriateness and diagnostic yield of endoscopic procedures is critical when assessing the costs and benefits of endoscopy in an open-access setting. The aim of this Italian multicenter study was to assess the appropriate use of upper endoscopy (EGD) in an open-access system and to establish the yield of diagnostic information relevant to patient care.

Published
2007

38. OC.01.2: THE “PROMETEO” STUDY PHASE 1 & 2: CLINICAL FEATURES AND OUTCOME OF ITALIAN PATIENTS ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL FOR ACUTE NON VARICEAL UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING

Author

Del Piano, M., primary, Cipolletta, L., additional, Bianco, M.A., additional, Zambelli, A., additional, Chilovi, F., additional, Di Giulio, E., additional, Ricci, E., additional, Frosini, G., additional, Leo, P., additional, Di Matteo, G., additional, Ficano, L., additional, Loriga, P., additional, Prada, A., additional, Buri, L., additional, Pagliarulo, M., additional, Ballarè, M., additional, Montino, F., additional, Battisti-matscher, M., additional, and Rotondano, G., additional

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2011
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39. P.168 NEOPLASM PREVALENCE AND MEAN POPULATION AGE INFLUENCE THE PREVALENCE OF NORMAL ESOPHAGO-GASTRO-DUODENOSCOPY (EGD) IN OPEN-ACCESS ENDOSCOPY SERVICES. A MULTICENTER ITALIAN STUDY

Author

Buri, L., primary, Bersani, G., additional, Hassan, C., additional, Anti, M., additional, Cipolletta, L., additional, Di Giulio, E., additional, Di Matteo, G., additional, Familiari, L., additional, Ficano, L., additional, Loriga, P., additional, Morini, S., additional, Zambelli, A., additional, Grossi, E., additional, and Bianco, M., additional

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2010
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40. OC.11.1 PREDICTIVE FACTORS OF RELEVANT ENDOSCOPIC FINDINGS IN PATIENTS WITH A REGULAR USE OF NSAIDS

Author

Buri, L., primary, Hassan, C., additional, Bersani, G., additional, Anti, M., additional, Bianco, M., additional, Cipolletta, L., additional, Di Giulio, E., additional, Di Matteo, G., additional, Familiari, L., additional, Ficano, L., additional, Loriga, P., additional, Morini, S., additional, Pietropaolo, V., additional, Zambelli, A., additional, Grossi, E., additional, Tessari, F., additional, Intraligi, M., additional, and Buscema, M., additional

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2010
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41. P.170 PREDICTIVE RULES TO SELECT UNINVESTIGATED AND UNCOMPLICATED DYSPEPTIC PATIENTS FOR UPPER ENDOSCOPY

Author

Buri, L., primary, Hassan, C., additional, Bersani, G., additional, Anti, M., additional, Bianco, M., additional, Cipolletta, L., additional, Di Giulio, E., additional, DiMatteo, G., additional, Familiari, L., additional, Ficano, L., additional, Loriga, P., additional, Morini, S., additional, Pietropaolo, V., additional, Zambelli, A., additional, Grossi, E., additional, Intraligi, M., additional, and Buscema, M., additional

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2010
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42. P.169 PREDICTIVE FACTORS OF RELEVANT ENDOSCOPIC FINDINGS IN ELDERLY PATIENTS AT UPPER ENDOSCOPY

Author

Buri, L., primary, Hassan, C., additional, Bersani, G., additional, Anti, M., additional, Bianco, M., additional, Cipolletta, L., additional, Di Giulio, E., additional, Di Matteo, G., additional, Familiari, L., additional, Ficano, L., additional, Loriga, P., additional, Morini, S., additional, Pietropaolo, V., additional, Zambelli, A., additional, Grossi, E., additional, Tessari, F., additional, Intraligi, M., additional, and Buscema, M., additional

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2010
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43. APPROPRIATENESS GUIDELINES AND PREDICTIVE RULES TO SELECT PATIENTS FOR UPPER ENDOSCOPY: A NATIONWIDE, MULTICENTER STUDY ON BEHALF OF THE ITALIAN SOCIETY OF DIGESTIVE ENDOSCOPY (SIED)

Author

Buri, L., primary, Bersani, G., additional, Hassan, C., additional, Anti, M., additional, Bianco, M.A., additional, Cipolletta, L., additional, Di Giulio, E., additional, Di Matteo, G., additional, Familiari, L., additional, Ficano, L., additional, Loriga, P., additional, Morini, S., additional, Pietropaolo, V., additional, and Zambelli, A., additional

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2009
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46. CS1.4 CLINICAL FEATURES AND OUTCOME OF PATIENTS ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL FOR ACUTE NON VARICEAL UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING: FINAL REPORT OF THE “PROMETEO” STUDY

Author

Del Piano, M., primary, Cipolletta, L., additional, Bianco, M.A., additional, Zambelli, A., additional, Chilovi, F., additional, Di Giulio, E., additional, Ricci, E., additional, Frosini, G., additional, Leo, P., additional, Di Matteo, G., additional, Ficano, L., additional, Loriga, P., additional, Prada, A., additional, Buri, L., additional, Pagliarulo, M., additional, Ballarè, M., additional, Montino, F., additional, Battisti Matscher, M., additional, and Rotondano, G., additional

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2008
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47. A prospective randomized study comparing 25-G and 22-G needles of a new platform for endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration of solid masses.

Author

Carrara, Silvia, Anderloni, Andrea, Jovani, Manol, Di Tommaso, Luca, Rahal, Daoud, Hassan, Cesare, Ridola, Lorenzo, Federico, Davide, Loriga, Alessandra, and Repici, Alessandro

Abstract

Background A new needle platform for endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy has been developed that allows interchangeability of all needle sizes. Aims To prospectively compare the efficacy of the new 25-G needles and 22-G needles for obtaining an adequate aspirate of solid masses. Methods Randomized controlled trial of 144 patients referred for endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration of solid pancreatic masses, intraparietal tumours, or lymph-nodes, randomized to the 25-G or 22-G needle arms. Results An adequate specimen was obtained from 74.3% of cases. The sample tended to be more adequate in the 25-G compared to the 22-G group (81% vs. 68%; p = 0.09). Crossover was required in 14 (19%) and 12 (17%) cases in the 22-G and in the 25-G groups, respectively ( p = 0.7). The overall rate of adequacy improved from 74% before crossover to 90% after crossover ( p < 0.01). When comparing the two groups after crossover, the rate of obtaining adequate samples was significantly higher in the 25-G arm than in the 22-G arm (95.8% vs. 86.1%; p = 0.03). Conclusions The 25-G needle was superior to the 22-G needle for endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy. The adequacy and diagnostic accuracy improved after crossover, reaching 90%. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2016
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48. MULTITEXCO – High Performance Smart Multifunctional Technical Textiles for the Construction Sector.

Author

Heyse, P., Buyle, G., Walendy, B., Beccarelli, P., Loriga, G., Zangani, D., and Tempesti, A.

Subjects
TECHNICAL textiles, CONSTRUCTION industry, MECHANICAL engineering, EMBANKMENT design & construction, TENSILE strength, RELIABILITY in engineering
Abstract

The overall objective of the MULTITEXCO project is to scientifically and technologically characterize the latest achievements within the technical textile sector for the development of Guidelines and Pre-normative research, enabling future standards at EU level. These will support the SMEs involved in the construction sector to fully exploit the new generation of multifunctional technical textiles. MULTITEXCO is focusing on key developments in smart textiles for 1/ roadwork and embankments, 2/ structure retrofitting and 3/ fabrics for tensile structures. For each field of application a demonstrator is exemplifying the use and reliability of novel, smart multifunctional fabrics for the construction sector. In this contribution we will show examples for all three application areas, such as for example the use of textile integrated sensors for tensile architecture applications, sensor embedded soil reinforcing fabrics and meshes for masonry retrofitting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2015
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50. LOS QUE NO ESTUVIERON EN AYACUCHO: ESPARTERO, OLAÑETA Y LORIGA.

Author

DuráN-Loriga, Juan and RodrigáñEz

Abstract

The article presents an analysis of the last five years of Spanish reign in Peru, from 1820 to 1825, leading up to and including the Battle of Ayacucho in 1824, which was led by military leader Simón Bolívar in an effort to gain freedom from Spanish rule. Specific attention is paid to Juan Loriga, Baldomero Espartero and Pedro Antonio de Olañeta, three Peruvian leaders who did not participate in the Battle of Ayacucho. A brief biography of each man is presented, as the author discusses their respective histories, including Loriga's human and American agendas, Espartero's life in Peru, and Olañeta's unstable and treacherous history. The author analyzes family letters of Loriga in order to better assess his role in the Wars of Independence.

Published
2011

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