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Artificial intelligence-based radiomics on computed tomography of lumbar spine in subjects with fragility vertebral fractures
There is emerging evidence that radiomics analyses can improve detection of skeletal fragility. In this cross-sectional study, we evaluated radiomics features (RFs) on computed tomography (CT) images of the lu...
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Linac-based STereotactic Arrhythmia Radioablation (STAR) for ventricular tachycardia: a treatment planning study
To analyze geometrical approaches, prescription modalities, and delivery efficiency for linear accelerator (Linac)-based STereotactic Arrhythmia Radioablation (STAR) for ventricular tachycardia.
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Synthesis of silver and gold nanoparticles by Sargassum muticum biomolecules and evaluation of their antioxidant activity and antibacterial properties
The present work reports on the antibacterial and antioxidant activity of gold and silver nanoparticles, synthesized by an extract of the brown macroalga Sargassum muticum (SM). These nanoparticles were synthesiz...
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Comparison of T1 map** and fixed T1 method for dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI perfusion in brain gliomas
To compare dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI (DCE-MRI) data obtained using different prebolus T1 values in glioma grading and molecular profiling.
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Intensive dietary intervention promoting the Mediterranean diet in people with high cardiometabolic risk: a non-randomized study
Mediterranean diet (MD) is acknowledged to exert a number of beneficial health effects. We assessed the efficacy and the durability of a 3-month intensive dietary intervention aimed at implementing the MD on b...
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Open AccessDiabetes mellitus and the risk of bladder cancer: an Italian case–control study
Diabetes mellitus has been associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer, although the evidence is still open to discussion.
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Section of the sciatic nerve by a metal acetabulum reinforcement ring: a literature review through one case
We report the case of a sciatic nerve section in a patient operated for a multi-acetabular loosening. Clinical symptoms were a progressive sensitive and motor deficit in the sciatic nerve territory. At the las...
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Polyomavirus JC-targeted T-cell therapy for progressive multiple leukoencephalopathy in a hematopoietic cell transplantation recipient
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) associated with polyomavirus JC (JCV) infection has been reported to be usually fatal in allogeneic hematopoietic SCT (HSCT) recipients. We present the case of ...
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Proficiency testing in food microbiology “Aqua”: enumeration of Staphylococcus aureus
In 1999 the Food Microbiology laboratory of the Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie (IZSVe) started an interlaboratory comparison program for food microbiological tests, known as “Aqua, interla...
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Gail's model as first step for early diagnosis: National Cancer Institute of Naples experience
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Metabolic syndrome, hyperinsulinaemia and body mass index as risk factors in breast cancer: National Cancer Institute of Naples experience
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Regenerative Surgery: Use of Fat Grafting Combined with Platelet-Rich Plasma for Chronic Lower-Extremity Ulcers
The authors present their experience with reconstructive surgery of the lower extremity for chronic ulcers, evaluating the effects related to the use of a platelet-rich plasma combined with fat tissue.
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Lipoma in the Accessory Axillary Breast
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Asymptomatic Lacrimal Flow Abnormalities in Patients with Septal Deviations and Turbinate Hypertrophy
This study aimed to investigate the lacrimal flow in patients affected by septal deviations and turbinate hypertrophy and to evaluate changes after rhinoseptoplasty with dacryocystography (DCT) and computed to...
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Alternative Techniques in Reconstructive Surgery: Bone-Anchored Extraoral Implants for Burn Cases
The authors present their experience with the use of extraoral implants for reconstruction of the ear area after burns. The first step of the protocol includes positioning of implants in the mastoid process. T...
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Devastating Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Wound Infection following Abdominoplasty in a Prior Bariatric Surgery Patient
A 46-year-old female smoker presented 12 months after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, with massive weight loss and skin excess of the abdomen and flanks. She underwent abdominoplasty with muscle plica...
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Extracorporeal photochemotherapy: a safety and tolerability pilot study with preliminary efficacy results in refractory relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
Extracorporeal photochemotherapy (ECP) is an immunomodulating procedure consisting of autologous reinfusion of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) after direct exposure to 8-methoxy-psoralen and UV-A. It...
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Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Different Population Groups in Southern Italy
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Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Different Population Groups in Southern Italy
A cross-sectional investigation was carried out between 2000 and 2002 to assess the prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection (HCV) in Naples, southern Italy.
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Severe lactic acidosis and acute thiamin deficiency: A report of 11 neonates with unsupplemented total parenteral nutrition
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