28 research outputs found
First events from the CNGS neutrino beam detected in the OPERA experiment
The OPERA neutrino detector at the underground Gran Sasso Laboratory (LNGS)
was designed to perform the first detection of neutrino oscillations in
appearance mode, through the study of nu_mu to nu_tau oscillations. The
apparatus consists of a lead/emulsion-film target complemented by electronic
detectors. It is placed in the high-energy, long-baseline CERN to LNGS beam
(CNGS) 730 km away from the neutrino source. In August 2006 a first run with
CNGS neutrinos was successfully conducted. A first sample of neutrino events
was collected, statistically consistent with the integrated beam intensity.
After a brief description of the beam and of the various sub-detectors, we
report on the achievement of this milestone, presenting the first data and some
analysis results.Comment: Submitted to the New Journal of Physic
Spontaneous Regression of an Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature
Introduction: Spontaneous tumor regression is the volumetric reduction or complete disappearance of a primary tumor or metastatic sites (single or multiple) without the administration of treatments. This rare phenomenon occurs most commonly in certain types of neoplasms. Case Presentation: In this manuscript, we describe a spontaneous tumor regression in an adult patient followed at the Modena Cancer Center and affected by retroperitoneal inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor, an ultra-rare subtype of sarcoma. Finally, we will provide a concise review of the literature and try to explain the mechanisms underlying the tumor regression described in the clinical case. Conclusion: The etiopathogenetic mechanisms for spontaneous tumor regression are not yet fully understood and likely involve a complex interplay among immunological mechanisms, growth factors, cytokines, and hormonal factors
Early Onset Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: Current Insights and Clinical Management of a Rising Condition
Despite a recent overall decrease in colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality, there has been a significant rise in CRC diagnoses in young adults. Early onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) is defined as CRC diagnosed before the age of 50. Possible predisposing conditions include not only genetic syndromes but also other risk factors, such as microbiome alteration, antibiotic exposure, obesity, diabetes mellitus, and inflammatory bowel disease. EOCRC tends to be diagnosed later than in the older counterpart because of a lack of awareness and the fact that screening for CRC usually starts at the age of 50. Furthermore, CRC in young adults seems to be related to unique molecular features and more aggressive clinical behavior. This paper aims to provide an in-depth review of this poorly understood subject, with a comprehensive review of the state of the art and considerations for future perspectives
Progetto VIDEOFAR: modelli di analisi per monitoraggio delle prescrizioni farmaceutiche
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Progetto VIDEOFAR: le basi dati farmaci per i sistemi di monitoraggio delle prescrizioni farmaceutiche
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La valutazione dell' uso e della sicurezza dei farmaci: esperienze in Italia. Riassunti
Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche - Biblioteca Centrale - P.le Aldo Moro, 7, Rome / CNR - Consiglio Nazionale delle RichercheSIGLEITItal
Studio pilota per la definizione di metodologie di valutazione e controllo delle prescrizione e del consumo dei farmaci
Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Biblioteca Centrale, P.le Aldo Moro, 7, ROMA (Italia) / CNR - Consiglio Nazionale delle RichercheSIGLEITItal
Progetto VIDEOFAR: sviluppo di una procedura di analisi delle prescrizioni farmaceutiche per studi di epidemiologia descrittiva
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L'uso degli strumenti neuropsicologici nell'ambito del Progetto Cronos.
Nell’ambito del Progetto Cronos sono state attivate sull’intero territorio nazionale 503 Unità di
Valutazione Alzheimer (UVA). Nel periodo di giugno/luglio 2002 è stata inviata a tutti i centri UVAuna scheda di
rilevazione tramite la quale veniva raccolta l’informazione sugli strumenti neuropsicologici comunemente utilizzati
nel processo diagnostico delle demenze. Solo 196 delle UVA che hanno risposto al questionario (196/392)
dichiarano di utilizzare test e batterie neuropsicologiche, mentre il 97,8% dichiara di utilizzare il mini mental state
examination (MMSE). Questo contributo ha l’obiettivo di censire, per la prima volta in Italia, l’uso degli strumenti
neuropsicologici comunemente utilizzati nelle strutture assistenziali deputate alla diagnosi e al trattamento delle
demenze e di proporre un approfondimento metodologico strettamente legato alla validazione dei test.
P a role chiave: test neuropsicologici, Progetto Cronos, demenza di A l z h e i m e
