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Approach in glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis prevention: Results from the Italian multicenter observational EGEO study

Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIO) is the most frequent cause of secondary osteoporosis. GIO is linked to glucocorticoids (GC) daily assumption with maximum effect within first months of treatment and d...

U. Massafra, S. Migliaccio MD, PhD… in Journal of Endocrinological Investigation (2013)

Chapter

Neuropeptides and Atopic Eczema

F. Fantini, C. Pincelli in Handbook of Atopic Eczema (2006)

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Mechanical Synchrony: Role of Surgical Ventricular Restoration in Correcting LV Dyssynchrony During Chamber Rebuilding

Cardiac failure is frequently complicated by intra and or interventricular conduction delay that results in dyssynchronized cardiac contraction and relaxation. In contrast to an electrical intervention by bive...

M. Di Donato, A. Toso, V. Dor, M. Sabatier, L. Menicanti… in Heart Failure Reviews (2005)

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Reversal of CSF positivity for JC virus genome by cidofovir in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus and progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy

We report the case of a 36-year-old woman affected by systemic lupus erythematosus who developed rapidly progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy. Cidofovir therapy induced disappearance of JC virus genome ...

A. Salmaggi, E. Maccagnano, A. Castagna, S. Zeni, F. Fantini… in Neurological Sciences (2001)

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A Percolative Approach to Electromigration Modelling

We present a stochastic model which simulates electromigration damage in metallic interconnects by biased percolation of a random resistor network. The main features of experiments including Black’s law and th...

C. Pennetta, L. Reggiani, Gy. Trefán, F. Fantini… in MRS Online Proceedings Library (2000)

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Post-ejection thickening as a marker of viable myocardium. An echocardiographic study in patients with chronic coronary artery disease

The study aim was to assess whether post-ejection thickening (PT) is an useful marker of viable myocardium in patients with chronic coronary artery disease.

G. Barletta, R. Del Bene, P. Lo Sapio, C. Gallini… in Basic Research in Cardiology (1998)

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Pharmacokinetic effects of conversion to a new formulation of cyclosporin A in rheumatoid arthritis patients

In this study we aimed at evaluating the modifications in the pharmacokinetic profile of cyclosporin A (CyA) after conversion from standard formulation (CyA-ST) to a new formulation (CyA-NF, Sandimmun Neoral)...

A. Marchesoni, F. Fantini, N. Battafarano, S. Zeni, G. Ruiu… in Rheumatology International (1998)

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Parallel increase in carotid, brachial and left ventricular cross-sectional areas in arterial hypertension

Few data have been published about the relation between the vessels geometry and development of left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy in patients with arterial hypertension. The aim of this study is to describe ar...

F Fantini, G Barletta, R Del Bene, C Lazzeri, G La Villa… in Journal of Human Hypertension (1997)

Chapter and Conference Paper

Neuropeptides, Nerve Growth Factor and Eczema

Evidence indicates that peripheral nerve fibers play an active regulatory role during eczematous reactions. Many basic features of the inflammatory process are potentially subject to neuropeptidergic modulatio...

F. Fantini, C. Pincelli, A. Giannetti in New Trends in Allergy IV (1997)

Chapter

End-Stage Ischemic Heart Disease: Effects of Complete Myocardial Revascularization and Left Ventricular Patch Repair Following Scar Resection

In the present study we describe clinical and hemodynamic results following left ventricular aneurysm resection, endoventricular circular patch repair, and complete coronary grafting in patients with end-stage...

M. Di Donato, M. Maioli, M. Sabatier, A. Toso, F. Fantini… in Mechanisms of Heart Failure (1995)

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Skin levels of vasoactive intestinal polypeptide in atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis (AD) can be exacerbated by various factors, including emotional stress, scratching and sweating. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the hypothesis that the inflammatory reaction in ...

C. Pincelli, F. Fantini, P. Romualdi, G. Lesa… in Archives of Dermatological Research (1991)

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Langerhans cells can express neuron-specific enolase immunoreactivity

F. Fantini, C. Pincelli, C. Sevignani, A. Baraldi… in Archives of Dermatological Research (1991)

Chapter

Reliability of GaAs MESFETs

The paper presents new data on the reliability of GaAs MESFETs for microwave telecommunications obtained from the analysis of field repairs and accelerated tests. This work represents a systematic investigatio...

B. Riccò, F. Fantini, F. Magistrali, P. Brambilla in Semiconductor Device Reliability (1990)

Chapter

A Foveated Retina-Like Sensor Using CCD Technology

A CCD imager whose sampling structure is loosely modeled after the biological visual system is described. Its architecture and advantages over conventional cameras for pattern recognition are discussed. The se...

J. Van der Spiegel, G. Kreider, C. Claeys… in Analog VLSI Implementation of Neural Syste… (1989)