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Amplification of T Cell Activation Induced by CD73 (Ecto-5′Nucleotidase) Engagement
In the last years, the surface 69 kD differentiation antigen CD73 has been demonstrated to play a significant role in the activation of human T cells. Unlike other surface molecules involved in T cell activati...
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Serving Visitor Communities: A Mediated Experience of the Arts
A 50-year-old man was apparently hesitant carrying such a small and expensive computer around in the museum and in particular he was afraid he would not to be able to use it. As soon as he stepped into the Sal...
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Understanding biological conservation strategies: a molecular-genetic approach to the case of myrtle (Myrtus communis L.) in two Italian regions: Sardinia and Calabria
Myrtle (Myrtus communis L.), a shrub widespread in the Mediterranean area, is the only species belonging to the Myrtaceae family growing in Europe. The pharmacological and aromatic properties of myrtle have cause...
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A case report on the efficacy of transverse expansion in severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
The recognition of the role of craniofacial abnormalities in the development of obstructive sleep apnea (OSAS) has led to several treatment strategies to correct or improve craniofacial structures. We report a...
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Q289P mutation in the FGFR2 gene: first report in a patient with type 1 Pfeiffer syndrome
When normal development and growth of the calvarial sutures is disrupted, craniosynostosis (premature calvarial suture fusion) may result. Classical craniosynostosis syndromes are autosomal dominant traits and...
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Platelet-rich plasma injections for chronic plantar fasciitis
The purpose of this study was to assess the safety and preliminary clinical results of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for treating chronic plantar fasciitis.
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Reliability, validity and responsiveness of the Italian version of the Foot Function Index in patients with foot and ankle diseases
The purpose of this study was to translate the Foot Function Index (FFI) into Italian, to perform a cross-cultural adaptation and to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Italian version of FFI.
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Validation of the Italian version of the Oxford Ankle Foot Questionnaire for children
The purpose of this study was to translate the Oxford Ankle Foot Questionnaire (OAFQ) into Italian, to perform a cross-cultural adaptation and to evaluate its psychometric properties.
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Silicon Photonics for Telecom and Datacom Applications
Photonics for telecom and datacom has extended its range of applications moving from the traditional long distance and metropolitan transport networks to the access segment of fixed and mobile networks. In mob...
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Open AccessClinical and imaging outcome of osteochondral lesions of the talus treated using autologous matrix-induced chondrogenesis technique with a biomimetic scaffold
The purpose of our study was to assess the clinical and imaging outcome of autologous matrix-induced chondrogenesis (AMIC) technique consisting of microfractures followed by the filling of osteochondral lesion...
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Open AccessContact stresses, pressure and area in a fixed-bearing total ankle replacement: a finite element analysis
Mobile-bearing ankle implants with good clinical results continued to increase the popularity of total ankle arthroplasty to address endstage ankle osteoarthritis preserving joint movement. Alternative solutio...
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Evaluation of reproducibility of the MOCART score in patients with osteochondral lesions of the talus repaired using the autologous matrix-induced chondrogenesis technique
To evaluate the applicability and reproducibility of magnetic resonance observation of cartilage repair tissue (MOCART) score for morphological evaluation of osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT) repaired u...
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Correction to: Silicon Photonics Switch Matrices: Technologies and Architectures
The chapter was inadvertently published with an error. In page 246, line 33, the formula O[log2N] is incorrect. It should be O[N log2N]. The same has been updated.
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Silicon Photonics Switch Matrices: Technologies and Architectures
The successful introduction of optical switching in intra-data center communication will be enabled by high-radix, scalable, low-cost, low-footprint optical switching matrices. Silicon photonics, for the recen...
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Open AccessEarly clinical and radiological evaluation in patients with total ankle replacement performed by lateral approach and peroneal osteotomy
The Zimmer Trabecular Metal Total Ankle Replacement (Zimmer TM TAR) is a recent ankle arthroplasty approved for use in the United States and Europe. Many of the studies reporting the results of this implant ar...
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Obesity strongly predicts clinically undetected multiple lymph node metastases in intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancer patients who underwent robot assisted radical prostatectomy and extended lymph node dissection
To evaluate the association between obesity and risk of multiple lymph node metastases in prostate cancer (PCa) patients with clinically localized EAU intermediate and high-risk classes staged by extended pelv...
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Transtendinous approach calcaneoplasty versus endoscopic calcaneoplasty for Haglund’s disease
In this study, we performed a comparison between open calcaneoplasty through transtendinous approach and endoscopic calcaneoplasty for Haglund’s disease.
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Long-term follow-up of Bologna-Oxford (BOX) total ankle arthroplasty
The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the long-term results with a minimum of ten years follow-up of primary Bologna-Oxford (BOX) TAA.
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Open AccessLow endogenous testosterone levels are associated with the extend of lymphnodal invasion at radical prostatectomy and extended pelvic lymph node dissection
To investigate clinical factors associated to lymphnodal metastasis load in patients who underwent to radical prostatectomy (RP) and extended pelvic lymph node dissection (ePLND).
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Open AccessEndogenous testosterone density predicts unfavorable disease at final pathology in intermediate risk prostate cancer
To test the hypothesis that endogenous testosterone (ET) density could be associated with tumor load (TL) in patients with intermediate risk (IR) prostate cancer (PCa).
