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Familiarity for epilepsy among multiple sclerosis patients with seizures: a pilot case-control study.

2008

Multiple sclerosis epilepsy case-control studySettore MED/26 - Neurologia
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Association between climate and new daily diagnoses of COVID-19

2020

AbstractBackgroundAlthough evidence is accumulating that climate conditions may positively or negatively influence the scale of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreaks, uncertainty remains concerning the real impact of climate factors on viral transmission. Methods. The number of new daily cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in Verona (Italy) was retrieved from the official website of Veneto Region, while information on daily weather parameters in the same area was downloaded from IlMeteo website, a renowned Italian technological company specialized in weather forecasts. The search period ranged between March 1 to November 11, 2020. The number of new daily COVID-19 cases and meteorological da…

Multivariate analysisCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Leadership and ManagementStrategy and Management2020. The number of new daily COVID-19 cases and meteorological data in Verona were correlated using both univariate and multivariate analysis. Results: The number of daily COVID-19 diagnoses in Verona was positively associated with the number of days in lockdown and humidity1% decrease in humidityWind speedmin and max temperatureand influence the likelihood or course of local COVID-19 outbreaks. Preventive measuresHealth Information Managementa renowned Italian technological company specialized in weather forecasts. The search period ranged between March 1 and November 11mean air temperature1.2% and 5.4% reduction in new COVID-19 daily diagnoses. A significant difference was observed in values of all-weather parameters recorded in Verona between days with &ltHealth Policy1 km/h increase in wind speed and day with rainfall were independently associated with 1.0%Significant differencehumidityUnivariateOutbreakHumidityand inversely correlated with meanmean wind speed and number of days with rainfall. Days of lockdownwhile information on daily weather parameters in the same area was downloaded from IlMeteo websitetesting policies and hospital preparedness should be reinforced during periods of higher meteorological risk and in local environments with adverse climate conditions.Background: Although evidence is accumulating that climate conditions may positively or negatively influence the scale of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreaks0.3%uncertainty remains concerning the real impact of climate factors on viral transmission. Methods: The number of new daily cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in Verona (Italy) was retrieved from the official website of Veneto RegionGeography100 or ≥100 new daily COVID-19 diagnoses. Conclusions: Climate conditions may play an essential role in conditions of viral transmissionAir temperaturemean wind speed and number of days with rainfall remained significantly associated in multivariate analysis. The four weather parameters contributed to explaining 61% of variance in new daily COVID-19 diagnoses. Each 1% increase in air temperatureBackground: Although evidence is accumulating that climate conditions may positively or negatively influence the scale of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreaks uncertainty remains concerning the real impact of climate factors on viral transmission. Methods: The number of new daily cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in Verona (Italy) was retrieved from the official website of Veneto Region while information on daily weather parameters in the same area was downloaded from IlMeteo website a renowned Italian technological company specialized in weather forecasts. The search period ranged between March 1 and November 11 2020. The number of new daily COVID-19 cases and meteorological data in Verona were correlated using both univariate and multivariate analysis. Results: The number of daily COVID-19 diagnoses in Verona was positively associated with the number of days in lockdown and humidity and inversely correlated with mean min and max temperature mean wind speed and number of days with rainfall. Days of lockdown mean air temperature humidity mean wind speed and number of days with rainfall remained significantly associated in multivariate analysis. The four weather parameters contributed to explaining 61% of variance in new daily COVID-19 diagnoses. Each 1% increase in air temperature 1% decrease in humidity 1 km/h increase in wind speed and day with rainfall were independently associated with 1.0% 0.3% 1.2% and 5.4% reduction in new COVID-19 daily diagnoses. A significant difference was observed in values of all-weather parameters recorded in Verona between days with <100 or ≥100 new daily COVID-19 diagnoses. Conclusions: Climate conditions may play an essential role in conditions of viral transmission and influence the likelihood or course of local COVID-19 outbreaks. Preventive measures testing policies and hospital preparedness should be reinforced during periods of higher meteorological risk and in local environments with adverse climate conditions.DemographyJournal of Hospital Management and Health Policy
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Archetypal analysis: contributions for estimating boundary cases in multivariate accommodation problem

2013

[EN] The use of archetypal analysis is proposed in order to determine a set of representative cases that entail a certain percentage of the population, in the accommodation problem. A well-known anthropometric database has been used in order to compare our methodology with the common used PCA-approach, showing the advantages of our methodology: the level of accommodation is reached unlike the PCA approach, no more adjustments are necessary, the user can decide the number of archetypes to consider or leave the selection by a criterion. Unlike PCA, the objective of the archetypal analysis is obtaining extreme individuals, so it is the appropriate statistical technique for solving this type of…

Multivariate statisticsrepresentative human model generationGeneral Computer ScienceComputer scienceBoundary (topology)Type (model theory)Anthropometry [Percentile]computer.software_genrearchetypepercentileSet (abstract data type)Archetypal analysisStatisticsArchetypeSelection (genetic algorithm)Archetypeanthropometryrepresentative casebusiness.industryGeneral EngineeringRepresentative humanPercentile: AnthropometryModel generationRepresentative caseData miningbusinesscomputerAccommodation
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Novel mutations of the ABCA12, KRT1 and ST14 genes in three unrelated newborns showing congenital ichthyosis.

2022

Abstract Background Congenital ichthyosis (CI) is a heterogeneous group of genetic disorders characterized by generalized dry skin, scaling and hyperkeratosis, often associated to erythroderma. They are rare diseases, with overall incidence of 6.7 in 100,000. Clinical manifestations are due to mutations in genes mostly involved in skin barrier formation. Based on clinical presentation, CI is distinguished in non-syndromic and syndromic forms. To date, mutations of more than 50 genes have been associated to different types of CI. Cases presentation We report on three Italian unrelated newborns showing clinical signs compatible with different forms of CI of variable severity, namely Harlequin…

MutationSerine EndopeptidasesInfant NewbornHigh-Throughput Nucleotide SequencingHumansATP-Binding Cassette TransportersAlopeciaGeneral MedicineKeratin-1Congenital ichthyosis Target NGS Harlequin ichtyosis Epidermolytic ichtyosis Autosomal recessive ichtyosis with hypotrichosis Case reportIchthyosis LamellarItalian journal of pediatrics
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Road Traffic Pollution and Childhood Leukemia: A Nationwide Case-control Study in Italy

2016

Background The association of childhood leukemia with traffic pollution was considered in a number of studies from 1989 onwards, with results not entirely consistent and little information regarding subtypes. Aim of the study We used the data of the Italian SETIL case-control on childhood leukemia to explore the risk by leukemia subtypes associated to exposure to vehicular traffic. Methods We included in the analyses 648 cases of childhood leukemia (565 Acute lymphoblastic–ALL and 80 Acute non lymphoblastic-AnLL) and 980 controls. Information on traffic exposure was collected from questionnaire interviews and from the geocoding of house addresses, for all periods of life of the children. Re…

MyeloidMaleFuture studies010501 environmental sciencesSettore MED/42 - Igiene Generale E Applicata01 natural sciences0302 clinical medicineEconomicahemic and lymphatic diseasesMedicine030212 general & internal medicineChildRoad trafficacute non lymphoblastic leukemia; childhood; environment; leukemia; road traffic; air pollution; case-control studies; child; child preschool; female; humans; infant; Italy; leukemia myeloid acute; male; precursor cell lymphoblastic leukemia-lymphoma; risk; motor vehicles; medicine (all)LeukemiaTraffic pollutionMedicine (all)General MedicinePrecursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-LymphomaLeukemiaMotor VehiclesLeukemia Myeloid AcuteItalyAcute non Lymphoblastic LeukemiaSettore MED/38 - PEDIATRIA GENERALE E SPECIALISTICARoad TrafficChild PreschoolFemaleMedical emergencyCase-Control StudieHumanRiskChildhood leukemiaSocio-culturaleAcuteEnvironmentPrecursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia Lymphoma03 medical and health sciencesEnvironmental healthAir PollutionHumansPreschool0105 earth and related environmental sciencesbusiness.industryCase-control studyType specificAmbientaleInfantmedicine.diseaseChildhoodCase-Control StudiesMotor Vehiclebusiness
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Net Zeb case studies. Leaf House

2015

In this book, accomplished international experts present advanced modeling techniques as well as in-depth case studies meant to lead designers towards the optimal use of simulation tools for the design of net-zero energy buildings (Net ZEBs). The book discusses different design processes and tools used in designing Net ZEBs, starting from the fundamental concepts, design strategies, and technologies. These processes and tools are then evaluated by referring to four diverse Net ZEBs where the authors were intimately involved from the design concept to operation. The high resolution measured performance data from these case studies are compared with the predictions made using the respective d…

Net Zero Energy buildings Building simulation case study TRNSYS
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Viaggi nell’immaginario: il turismo virtuale nel sito UNESCO di Tarragona

2023

Le nuove tecnologie hanno trasformato in modo radicale non solo la geografia come disciplina, ma anche le geografie del mondo. Il digitale ha assunto, infatti, un ruolo di mediazione sempre più pervasivo nella produzione dello spazio, come delle conoscenze e degli immaginari geografici. Le possibilità offerte dal virtuale, in particolare, offrono oggi un contributo decisivo nella comunicazione dei significati attribuiti ai luoghi e rispondono in modo sempre più efficace ai bisogni emergenti del settore turistico. Le esperienze di visita mediate dal digitale mirano a coinvolgere i sensi e risultano efficaci quando promuovono immersioni rigorosamente realistiche. Nel quadro di queste riflessi…

New technologies have radically transformed not only geography as a discipline but also the geographies of the world. Indeed the digital has assumed an increasingly pervasive mediating role in the production of space as of geographic knowledge and imaginaries. The possibilities offered by the virtual in particular now offer a decisive contribution in communicating the meanings attributed to places and respond increasingly effectively to the emerging needs of the tourism sector. Digitally mediated visitor experiences aim to engage the senses and are effective when they promote rigorously realistic immersions. Within the framework of these reflections the paper highlights the renewed relevance of authenticity both of the tourism experience and of cultural heritage in relation to its potential for attraction and proposes a contextualization of the theme in light of the unprecedented opportunities granted by technologies for the creation of virtual and augmented spaces. The proposed discussion is therefore also a journey aimed at exploring authenticity as a tool through which new technologies can effectively mediate a sense of place and foster brand communication of a destination. The case study is the UNESCO site of Tarragona whose most relevant image for urban policies is presented. This shared figuration spatially defined and rooted in a precise historical moment is reconstructed on the one hand through the analysis of functional documentation for the candidacy and on the other by means of a review of mobile applications developed for the promotion of the city's cultural heritage. The proposed journey and exploration of the place return in light of the research data and in conclusion the central role played by digital technologies in mediating the UNESCO imaginary. The forms of virtual tourism in Tarragona confirm that to travel is to experience a text enveloped in time and inscribed in space.Settore M-GGR/01 - Geografia
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Guest Editorial Introduction to the Special Issue on Dependable Wireless Vehicular Communications for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)

2018

Over the past couple of decades, transportation systems have begun to receive widespread attention from the scientific community and emerged toward Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Effective vehicular connectivity techniques can significantly enhance efficiency of travel, reduce traffic incidents and improve safety, and alleviate the impact of congestion; devising the ITS experience. Furthermore, during the past decades, the volume and density of vehicles increased significantly, especially the road traffic; this lead to a dramatic increase in the number of accidents and congestion, with negative impacts on the economy, environment, and quality of people’s lives. In particular, acc…

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Small-gain conditions for stochastic network systems

2013

In this paper, some small-gain conditions are presented for stochastic network systems which can describe many large-scale systems with interconnections, nonlinear behaviors, uncertainties and random disturbances. One subsystem is selected as monitor with the requirement that the gains to other systems are smooth concave functions. The relations of members under the supervise of the monitor are described as bilateral plus multilateral relations of gains. For the deterministic case, the requirement on the monitor can be removed. To demonstrate the power of this result, the small-gain conditions cover interconnected system with two subsystems as a special case. Compared with the existing resu…

Nonlinear systemMathematical optimizationCover (topology)Concave functionControl theoryStochastic processUniform boundednessSpecial caseStability (probability)Power (physics)Mathematics52nd IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
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Place du psychologue en réanimation

2021

Dans les services de soins aigus, comme en réanimation, où l’intégrité physique et psychique des patients est atteinte, le somatique prime mais il est inéluctablement imprégné de la dimension émotionnelle. Les études actuelles témoignent d’ailleurs d’un vécu émotionnel intense et souvent bouleversant, tant pour les patients et leurs proches, que pour les soignants. Le psychologue prend donc place dans cette triangulation patient-famille-soignant afin de préserver la place de la dimension émotionnelle au sein des services de réanimation, et de proposer un accompagnement psychologique adapté. A partir d’un cas clinique, cet article a pour objectif de clarifier, pour les soignants de réanimati…

NursinglawIntensive careEmergency MedicinePsychological supportClinical caseTriangulation (psychology)Emergency NursingPsychologyIntensive care unitlaw.inventionMédecine Intensive Réanimation
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