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Ferritin and C-reactive protein are predictive biomarkers of mortality and macrophage activation syndrome in adult onset Still's disease. Analysis of…

2020

ObjectiveTo assess the predictive role of ferritin and C-reactive protein (CRP) on occurrence of macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) and mortality in patients with adult onset Still's disease (AOSD), a rare and severe disease, included in the multicentre Gruppo Italiano di Ricerca in Reumatologia Clinica e Sperimentale (GIRRCS) cohort.MethodsThe predictive role, at the time of diagnosis, of serum levels of ferritin and CRP on occurrence of MAS and mortality, was evaluated by logistic regression analyses and receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curves were built to identify patients at high risk of MAS and mortality, respectively.ResultsIn assessed 147 patients with AOSD, levels of ferri…

0301 basic medicinemyalgiaAdult-OnsetMalePredictive Value of TestPathology and Laboratory MedicineLogistic regressionBiochemistryGastroenterologyCohort StudiesMathematical and Statistical Techniques0302 clinical medicineMedicine and Health SciencesMultidisciplinarybiologyMacrophage Activation SyndromeStatisticsQRMiddle AgedC-Reactive ProteinsC-Reactive ProteinPredictive value of testsPhysical SciencesCohortRegression AnalysisMedicineFemalemedicine.symptomStill's Disease Adult-OnsetResearch ArticleCohort studyHumanAdultmedicine.medical_specialtyPatientsLogistic ModelInflammatory DiseasesSciencePainStill's Disease Adult-Onset.Research and Analysis Methods03 medical and health sciencesAdult; Biomarkers; C-Reactive Protein; Cohort Studies; Female; Ferritins; Humans; Logistic Models; Macrophage Activation Syndrome; Male; Middle Aged; Predictive Value of Tests; ROC Curve; Still's Disease Adult-OnsetSigns and SymptomsDiagnostic MedicinePredictive Value of TestsInternal medicinemedicineHumansStatistical Methods030203 arthritis & rheumatologyFerritinbusiness.industryC-reactive proteinBiology and Life SciencesProteinsProtein ComplexesMyalgiaBiomarkermedicine.diseaseStill's DiseaseHealth CareFerritin030104 developmental biologyLogistic ModelsROC CurveMacrophage activation syndromeMultivariate AnalysisFerritinsbiology.proteinCohort StudiebusinessMathematicsBiomarkers
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One repetition maximum bench press performance: A new approach for its evaluation in inexperienced males and females: A pilot study

2014

Summary The aim of this study was to evaluate a new method to perform the one repetition maximum (1RM) bench press test, by combining previously validated predictive and practical procedures. Eight young male and 7 females participants, with no previous experience of resistance training, performed a first set of repetitions to fatigue (RTF) with a workload corresponding to 1/3 of their body mass (BM) for a maximum of 25 repetitions. Following a 5-min recovery period, a second set of RTF was performed with a workload corresponding to 1/2 of participants’ BM. The number of repetitions performed in this set was then used to predict the workload to be used for the 1RM bench press test using May…

1RM bench press testComplementary and Manual TherapyAdultMaleWeight LiftingPerformanceReproducibility of ResultPhysical Therapy Sports Therapy and RehabilitationPilot ProjectsSex FactorBench pressOxygen ConsumptionSex FactorsSex factorsPredictive equationPhysical Therapy ModalitieHeart RateOne-repetition maximumStatisticsBlood lactateHumansPilot ProjectLactic AcidMuscle StrengthMuscle SkeletalPhysical Therapy ModalitiesMathematics1RM bench press test; Performance; Predictive equations; Adult; Female; Heart Rate; Humans; Lactic Acid; Male; Muscle Strength; Muscle Skeletal; Oxygen Consumption; Physical Endurance; Pilot Projects; Reproducibility of Results; Sex Factors; Weight Lifting; Physical Therapy Modalities; Complementary and Alternative Medicine2708 Dermatology; Rehabilitation; Complementary and Manual Therapy; Physical Therapy Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation; Medicine (all)Settore M-EDF/02 - Metodi E Didattiche Delle Attivita' SportiveMedicine (all)RehabilitationReproducibility of ResultsWorkloadComplementary and Alternative Medicine2708 DermatologyWeight liftingComplementary and alternative medicineMuscle strengthPhysical EnduranceFemaleSettore M-EDF/01 - Metodi E Didattiche Delle Attivita' MotorieHuman
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1RM BENCH PRESS PERFORMANCE: A NEW METHOD OF EVALUATION IN RECREATIONAL MALE AND FEMALE

2014

It is widely recognised that the 1 RM bench press test is the most valid in evaluating the upper body maximal strength in both athletes and sedentary individuals. Various approaches are used for its evaluation, both through prediction equations or practical attempts. The aim of this study was to assess a new method to perform the bench press test combining previously validated theoretical and practical procedures. Fifteen participants (8 male Age=23.5±2.3 FM%=17.3±9.2 and 7 female Age=27.9±10 FM%=25.6±6.9) with no specific training history were tested. Physiological parameters ware recorded before, during and after each test. Participants had to perform a set of repetitions to fatigue (RTF)…

1rm bench press test; Performance; Predictive formulas; Sedentary people;PerformancePredictive formulas1RM Bench press test Performance Predictive Formulas Sedentary People1rm bench press testSedentary peopleBench press - evaluation
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Efficacy of an internet-based psychological intervention for problem gambling and gambling disorder: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

2021

Gambling Disorder is a prevalent non-substance use disorder, which contrasts with the low number of people requesting treatment. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) could help to enhance the dissemination of evidence-based treatments and considerably reduce the costs. The current study seeks to assess the efficacy of an online psychological intervention for people suffering from gambling problems in Spain. The proposed study will be a two-arm, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial. A total of 134 participants (problem and pathological gamblers) will be randomly allocated to a waiting list control group (N = 67) or an intervention group (N = 67). The intervention program i…

A ActionDGOJ Directorate General for the Regulation of GamblingCIDI Composite International Diagnostic InterviewPA Positive AffectSPIRIT Standard Protocol Items Recommendations for Interventional TrialsefficacyPsychological interventionMotivational interviewingGE Gambling ExpectanciesDSM-IV Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fourth EditionOASIS The Overall Anxiety Severity and Impairment Scalelaw.inventionDERS Difficulties in Emotion Regulation ScaleRandomized controlled triallawPANAS The Positive and Negative Affect SchedulePsychologyRCT Randomized Controlled TrialUPPS-P The Short UPPS-P Impulsivity ScaleICD-10 International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th RevisionCognitionT58.5-58.64GRCS-S Gambling-Related Cognitions ScalePC Predictive ControlBF1-990EDBs Emotion Driven BehavioursC ContemplationGSEQ Gambling Self-Efficacy QuestionnaireDSM-5 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth EditionAnxietyAddicció a Internetmedicine.symptomMI Motivational InterviewingPsychologyJocs per ordinadorM Maintenancemedicine.medical_specialtyemotion regulationG-SAS The Gambling Symptom Assessment ScaleEMA Ecological Momentary AssessmentODSIS The Overall Depression Severity and Impairment ScaleEfficacyWL Waiting ListIC Illusion of ControlIB Interpretative BiasMFS Monitoring Feedback and SupportCBTHealth InformaticsInformation technologyCBT Cognitive Behavioral TherapyImpulsivityCONSORT-EHEALTH Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials of Electronic and Mobile Health Applications and Online TelehealthISG Perceived Inability to Stop GamblingQuality of life (healthcare)URICA The University of Rhode Island Change Assessment ScaleIntervention (counseling)medicineGD Gambling DisorderSCID-P The Structured Clinical InterviewPsychiatryQLI Quality Life IndexInternetEmotion regulationFull length ArticleSUS System Usability ScalegamblingEMI Ecological Momentary InterventionMINI Mini International Neuropsychiatric InterviewGI Gambling history interview and current gambling situation and related variables assessmentNA Negative AffectGamblingNODS NORC DSM-IV Screen for Gambling ProblemsPFIs Personal Feedback InterventionsDSM-III-R Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 3rd Edition RevisedHADS Hospital Anxiety Depression ScaleinternetP Precontemplation
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Model Predictive Control for Shunt Active Filters With Fixed Switching Frequency

2016

This paper presents a modification to the classical Model Predictive Control algorithm, named Modulated Model Predictive Control, and its application to active power filters. The proposed control is able to retain all the advantages of a Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control whilst improving the generated waveforms harmonic spectrum. In fact a modulation algorithm, based on the cost function ratio for different output vectors, is inherently included in the MPC. The cost function-based modulator is introduced and its effectiveness on reducing the current ripple is demonstrated. The presented solution provides an effective and straightforward single loop controller, maintaining an excel…

Active filters; harmonic distortion; model predictive control (MPC); power filters; power quality; smart gridsEngineeringmodel predictive control (MPC)020209 energyRipple02 engineering and technologyIndustrial and Manufacturing EngineeringHarmonic analysisHarmonic spectrumControl theory0202 electrical engineering electronic engineering information engineeringElectronic engineeringsmart gridsWaveformElectrical and Electronic EngineeringActive filterModel Predictive ControlActive filtersTotal harmonic distortionbusiness.industry020208 electrical & electronic engineeringpower filtersAC powerpower qualityharmonic distortionModel predictive controlControl and Systems Engineeringbusiness
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Type-2 Fuzzy Control of a Bioreactor

2009

Abstract—In this paper the control of a bioprocess using an adaptive type-2 fuzzy logic controller is proposed. The process is concerned with the aerobic alcoholic fermentation for the growth of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae a n d i s characterized by nonlinearity and parameter uncertainty. Three type-2 fuzzy controllers heve been developed and tested by simulation: a simple type-2 fuzzy logic controller with 49 rules; a type-2 fuzzyneuro- predictive controller (T2FNPC); a t y p e -2 selftuning fuzzy controller ( T2STFC). The T2FNPC combines the capability of the type-2 fuzzy logic to handle uncertainties, with the ability of predictive control to predict future plant performance making use of a…

Adaptive neuro fuzzy inference systemSettore ING-IND/26 - Teoria Dello Sviluppo Dei Processi ChimiciAdaptive controlArtificial neural networkNeuro-fuzzyComputer scienceFuzzy setFuzzy control systemEthanol fermentationFuzzy logicDefuzzificationNonlinear systemModel predictive controlControl theoryAdaptive systemAdaptive control Type-2 fuzzy control Non-linear systems UncertaintyProcess controlRobust control
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Early management of COPD: Where are we now and where do we go from here? a delphi consensus project

2019

Fabiano Di Marco,1 Piero Balbo,2 Francesco de Blasio,3 Vittorio Cardaci,4 Nunzio Crimi,5 Giuseppe Girbino,6 Girolamo Pelaia,7 Pietro Pirina,8 Pietro Roversi,9 Pierachille Santus,10,11 Nicola Scichilone,12 Alessandro Vatrella,13 Patrizio Pasqualetti,14 Mauro Carone15 1Department of Health Sciences, University of Milan, Respiratory Unit, Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy; 2SC Malattie dell’Apparato Respiratorio, AOU Maggiore della Carità, Novara, Italy; 3Respiratory Medicine and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Section, Clinic Center S.p.A. Private Hospital, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences “V Tiberio”, University of Molise, Campobasso, It…

Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor AgonistPulmonary and Respiratory Medicinedrug combinationspractice guidelines as topicConsensuPredictive Value of Testbronchodilator therapy; dyspnea; italy; respiratory symptoms; adrenal cortex hormones; adrenergic beta-2 receptor agonists; adult; bronchodilator agents; consensus; delphi technique; drug combinations; early diagnosis; early medical intervention; evidence-based medicine; female; humans; italy; male; middle aged; muscarinic antagonists; practice guidelines as topic; predictive value of tests; pulmonary disease; chronic obstructive; surveys and questionnaires; treatment outcomeadrenal cortex hormonesSettore MED/10 - Malattie Dell'Apparato RespiratorioInternational Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseasedyspnoeaAdrenal Cortex HormonePulmonary Disease Chronic ObstructivemaleDrug CombinationEarly Diagnosiitalymiddle agedSurveys and Questionnairehumansmuscarinic antagonistsBronchodilator AgentOriginal Researchearly medical interventionpulmonary diseaselcsh:RC705-779chronic obstructiveHealth Policyadultbronchodilator agentsEnvironmental and Occupational Healthrespiratory symptomsbronchodilator therapylcsh:Diseases of the respiratory systemdyspneaBronchodilator therapy; Dyspnea; Italy; Respiratory symptoms; Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine; Health Policy; Public Health Environmental and Occupational Healthpredictive value of testsMuscarinic AntagonistfemaleconsensusRespiratory symptomsurveys and questionnairestreatment outcomePublic Healthdelphi techniqueadrenergic beta-2 receptor agonistsevidence-based medicineHumanearly diagnosis
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The Quest for Predictors of Shunt-Dependent Chronic Hydrocephalus After Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Toward a Tailored Approach for Permanent …

2021

AdultAneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) output External ventricular drainage Hydrocephalus Adult Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts Chronic Disease Aged Humans Hydrocephalus Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Predictive Value of Tests Middle Aged Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Risk Assessment Prognosis Treatment OutcomeCerebrospinal fluid (CSF) output2019-20 coronavirus outbreakmedicine.medical_specialtySubarachnoid hemorrhageCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhageSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Risk AssessmentVentriculoperitoneal ShuntPredictive Value of TestsmedicineHumansAgedbusiness.industryExternal ventricular drainageMiddle AgedSubarachnoid Hemorrhagemedicine.diseasePrognosisChronic hydrocephalusCerebrospinal Fluid ShuntsHydrocephalusShunt (medical)SurgeryTreatment OutcomeChronic DiseaseSurgeryNeurology (clinical)businessHydrocephalus
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Lipase elevation and type 1 diabetes mellitus related to immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy – A multicentre study of 90 patients from the German Der…

2021

Abstract Aim Immune checkpoint inhibition (ICI) triggers immune-related adverse events (irAEs). The relevance of lipase elevation remains unclear. Patients and methods Skin cancer patients with newly detected serum lipase elevation (at least twofold upper normal limit) or newly diagnosed type I diabetes mellitus upon ICI therapy were retrospectively collected at 14 German skin cancer centres. Results We identified 68 patients with lipase elevation occurring after a median time of 19 (range 1–181) weeks on ICI, 15 (22%) thereof had symptoms consistent with pancreatitis. Forty-seven patients (73%) had other irAE, mainly colitis. Discontinuation (n = 24, 35%) or interruption (n = 26, 38%) of I…

AdultBlood GlucoseMale0301 basic medicineCancer Researchmedicine.medical_specialtySkin NeoplasmsTime FactorsMedizinGastroenterologyThyroiditisYoung Adult03 medical and health sciences0302 clinical medicinePredictive Value of TestsGermanyInternal medicineDiabetes mellitusmedicineHumansLipaseAdverse effectImmune Checkpoint InhibitorsMelanomaAgedRetrospective StudiesAged 80 and overType 1 diabetesbiologybusiness.industryDiabetes; Diabetes mellitus; Immune checkpoint inhibitors; Immune-related adverse events; Ipilimumab; Lipase; Nivolumab; Pancreatitis; PD-1 inhibitor; Pembrolizumab; Adult; Aged; Aged 80 and over; Biomarkers; Blood Glucose; Diabetes Mellitus Type 1; Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency; Female; Germany; Humans; Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors; Lipase; Male; Melanoma; Middle Aged; Pancreatitis; Predictive Value of Tests; Retrospective Studies; Skin Neoplasms; Time Factors; Treatment Outcome; Up-Regulation; Young AdultLipaseMiddle Agedmedicine.diseaseUp-RegulationKetoacidosisDiabetes Mellitus Type 1Treatment Outcome030104 developmental biologyPancreatitisOncology030220 oncology & carcinogenesisbiology.proteinPancreatitisExocrine Pancreatic InsufficiencyFemaleSkin cancerbusinessBiomarkersEuropean Journal of Cancer
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Prediction of incident type 2 diabetes mellitus based on a twenty-year follow-up of the Ventimiglia heart study.

2011

A novel algorithm to predict incident type 2 diabetes mellitus (iT2DM) is presented considering data from a 20-year prospective study in a Southern Italy population. Eight hundred and fifty-eight out of 1,351 subjects (24-85 years range of age) were selected. Incident type 2 diabetes was diagnosed in 103 patients in a 20-year follow-up. The Finnish Diabetes Risk Score (FINDRISC) and the Framingham Offspring Study simple clinical model (FOS) have been used as reference algorithms. Two custom algorithms have been created using Cox parametric hazard models followed by PROBIT analyses: the first one (VHSRISK) includes all the study subjects and the second one (VHS95RISK) evaluates separately su…

AdultBlood GlucoseMalemedicine.medical_specialtySettore MED/09 - Medicina InternaEndocrinology Diabetes and MetabolismPopulationType 2 diabetesLower riskBody Mass IndexYoung AdultEndocrinologyDiabetes mellitusInternal medicineInternal MedicinemedicineHumansProspective StudieseducationPopulation study Epidemiology Predictive models Incident diabetes mellitusAgedProportional Hazards ModelsAged 80 and overeducation.field_of_studyFramingham Risk Scorebusiness.industryType 2 Diabetes MellitusGeneral MedicineCholesterol LDLFastingMiddle Agedmedicine.diseaseSurgeryDiabetes Mellitus Type 2ItalyPopulation studyFemaleMetabolic syndromebusinessFollow-Up StudiesActa diabetologica
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