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2. Publisher’s Note: High intensity neutrino oscillation facilities in Europe [Phys. Rev. Accel. Beams 16, 021002 (2013)]
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T. R. Edgecock, O. Caretta, T. Davenne, C. Densam, M. Fitton, D. Kelliher, P. Loveridge, S. Machida, C. Prior, C. Rogers, M. Rooney, J. Thomason, D. Wilcox, E. Wildner, I. Efthymiopoulos, R. Garoby, S. Gilardoni, C. Hansen, E. Benedetto, E. Jensen, A. Kosmicki, M. Martini, J. Osborne, G. Prior, T. Stora, T. Melo Mendonca, V. Vlachoudis, C. Waaijer, P. Cupial, A. Chance, A. Longhin, J. Payet, M. Zito, E. Baussan, C. Bobeth, E. Bouquerel, M. Dracos, G. Gaudiot, B. Lepers, F. Osswald, P. Poussot, N. Vassilopoulos, J. Wurtz, V. Zeter, J. Bielski, M. Kozien, L. Lacny, B. Skoczen, B. Szybinski, A. Ustrzycka, A. Wroblewski, M. Marie-Jeanne, P. Balint, C. Fourel, J. Giraud, J. Jacob, T. Lamy, L. Latrasse, P. Sortais, T. Thuillier, S. Mitrofanov, M. Loiselet, Th. Keutgen, Th. Delbar, F. Debray, C. Trophine, S. Veys, C. Daversin, V. Zorin, I. Izotov, V. Skalyga, G. Burt, A. C. Dexter, V. L. Kravchuk, T. Marchi, M. Cinausero, F. Gramegna, G. De Angelis, G. Prete, G. Collazuol, M. Laveder, M. Mazzocco, M. Mezzetto, C. Signorini, E. Vardaci, A. Di Nitto, A. Brondi, G. La Rana, P. Migliozzi, R. Moro, V. Palladino, N. Gelli, D. Berkovits, M. Hass, T. Y. Hirsh, M. Schaumann, A. Stahl, J. Wehner, A. Bross, J. Kopp, D. Neuffer, R. Wands, R. Bayes, A. Laing, P. Soler, S. K. Agarwalla, A. Cervera Villanueva, A. Donini, T. Ghosh, J. J. Gomez Cadenas, P. Hernandez, J. Martin-Albo, O. Mena, J. Burguet-Castell, L. Agostino, M. Buizza-Avanzini, M. Marafini, T. Patzak, A. Tonazzo, D. Duchesneau, L. Mosca, M. Bogomilov, Y. Karadzhov, R. Matev, R. Tsenov, E. Akhmedov, M. Blennow, M. Lindner, T. Schwetz, E. Fernandez Martinez, M. Maltoni, J. Menendez, C. Giunti, M. C. Gonzalez Garcia, J. Salvado, P. Coloma, P. Huber, T. Li, J. Lopez Pavon, C. Orme, S. Pascoli, D. Meloni, J. Tang, W. Winter, T. Ohlsson, H. Zhang, L. Scotto-Lavina, F. Terranova, M. Bonesini, L. Tortora, A. Alekou, M. Aslaninejad, C. Bontoiu, A. Kurup, L. J. Jenner, K. Long, J. Pasternak, J. Pozimski, J. J. Back, P. Harrison, K. Beard, A. Bogacz, J. S. Berg, D. Stratakis, H. Witte, P. Snopok, N. Bliss, M. Cordwell, A. Moss, S. Pattalwar, and M. Apollonio
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Nuclear and particle physics. Atomic energy. Radioactivity ,QC770-798 - Published
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3. Neutrino factory
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M. Bogomilov, R. Matev, R. Tsenov, M. Dracos, M. Bonesini, V. Palladino, L. Tortora, Y. Mori, T. Planche, J. B. Lagrange, Y. Kuno, E. Benedetto, I. Efthymiopoulos, R. Garoby, S. Gilardoini, M. Martini, E. Wildner, G. Prior, A. Blondel, Y. Karadzhow, M. Ellis, P. Kyberd, R. Bayes, A. Laing, F. J. P. Soler, A. Alekou, M. Apollonio, M. Aslaninejad, C. Bontoiu, L. J. Jenner, A. Kurup, K. Long, J. Pasternak, A. Zarrebini, J. Poslimski, V. Blackmore, J. Cobb, C. Tunnell, C. Andreopoulos, J. R. J. Bennett, S. Brooks, O. Caretta, T. Davenne, C. Densham, T. R. Edgecock, M. Fitton, D. Kelliher, P. Loveridge, A. McFarland, S. Machida, C. Prior, G. Rees, C. Rogers, M. Rooney, J. Thomason, D. Wilcox, C. Booth, G. Skoro, J. J. Back, P. Harrison, J. S. Berg, R. Fernow, J. C. Gallardo, R. Gupta, H. Kirk, N. Simos, D. Stratakis, N. Souchlas, H. Witte, A. Bross, S. Geer, C. Johnstone, N. Makhov, D. Neuffer, M. Popovic, J. Strait, S. Striganov, J. G. Morfín, R. Wands, P. Snopok, S. A. Bagacz, V. Morozov, Y. Roblin, D. Cline, X. Ding, C. Bromberg, T. Hart, R. J. Abrams, C. M. Ankenbrandt, K. B. Beard, M. A. C. Cummings, G. Flanagan, R. P. Johnson, T. J. Roberts, C. Y. Yoshikawa, V. B. Graves, K. T. McDonald, L. Coney, and G. Hanson
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Nuclear and particle physics. Atomic energy. Radioactivity ,QC770-798 - Abstract
The properties of the neutrino provide a unique window on physics beyond that described by the standard model. The study of subleading effects in neutrino oscillations, and the race to discover CP-invariance violation in the lepton sector, has begun with the recent discovery that θ_{13}>0. The measured value of θ_{13} is large, emphasizing the need for a facility at which the systematic uncertainties can be reduced to the percent level. The neutrino factory, in which intense neutrino beams are produced from the decay of muons, has been shown to outperform all realistic alternatives and to be capable of making measurements of the requisite precision. Its unique discovery potential arises from the fact that only at the neutrino factory is it practical to produce high-energy electron (anti)neutrino beams of the required intensity. This paper presents the conceptual design of the neutrino factory accelerator facility developed by the European Commission Framework Programme 7 EUROν Design Study consortium. EUROν coordinated the European contributions to the International Design Study for the Neutrino Factory (the IDS-NF) collaboration. The EUROν baseline accelerator facility will provide 10^{21} muon decays per year from 12.6 GeV stored muon beams serving a single neutrino detector situated at a source-detector distance of between 1 500 km and 2 500 km. A suite of near detectors will allow definitive neutrino-scattering experiments to be performed.
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4. Design of a neutrino source based on beta beams
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E. Wildner, C. Hansen, E. Benedetto, E. Jensen, T. Stora, T. Melo Mendonca, V. Vlachoudis, E. Bouquerel, M. Marie-Jeanne, P. Balint, C. Fourel, J. Giraud, J. Jacob, T. Lamy, L. Latrasse, P. Sortais, T. Thuillier, S. Mitrofanov, M. Loiselet, Th. Keutgen, Th. Delbar, F. Debray, C. Trophime, S. Veys, C. Daversin, V. Zorin, I. Izotov, V. Skalyga, A. Chancé, J. Payet, G. Burt, A. C. Dexter, V. L. Kravchuk, T. Marchi, M. Cinausero, F. Gramegna, G. De Angelis, G. Prete, G. Collazuol, M. Mezzetto, E. Vardaci, A. Di Nitto, A. Brondi, G. La Rana, R. Moro, V. Palladino, N. Gelli, M. Mazzocco, C. Signorini, T. Y. Hirsh, M. Hass, D. Berkovits, A. Stahl, M. Schaumann, and J. Wehner
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Nuclear and particle physics. Atomic energy. Radioactivity ,QC770-798 - Abstract
“Beta beams” produce collimated pure electron (anti)neutrino beams by accelerating beta active ions to high energies and having them decay in a racetrack shaped storage ring of 7 km circumference, the decay ring. EUROnu beta beams are based on CERN infrastructures and existing machines. Using existing machines may be an advantage for the cost evaluation, but will also constrain the physics performance. The isotope pair of choice for the beta beam is ^{6}He and ^{18}Ne. However, before the EUROnu studies one of the required isotopes, ^{18}Ne, could not be produced in rates that satisfy the needs for physics of the beta beam. Therefore, studies of alternative beta emitters, ^{8}Li and ^{8}B, with properties interesting for a beta beam have been proposed and have been studied within EUROnu. These alternative isotopes could be produced by using a small storage ring, in which the beam traverses a target, creating the ^{8}Li and ^{8}B isotopes. This production ring, the injection linac and the target system have been evaluated. Measurements of the cross section of the reactions to produce the beta beam isotopes show interesting results. A device to collect the produced isotopes from the target has been developed and tested. However, the yields of ^{8}Li and ^{8}B, using the production ring for production of ^{8}Li and ^{8}B, is not yet, according to simulations, giving the rates of isotopes that would be needed. Therefore, a new method of producing the ^{18}Ne isotope has been developed and tested giving good production rates. A 60 GHz ECRIS prototype, the first in the world, was developed and tested for ion production with contributions from EUROnu. The decay ring lattices for the ^{8}Li and ^{8}B have been developed and the lattice for ^{6}He and ^{18}Ne has been optimized to ensure the high intensity ion beam stability.
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5. High intensity neutrino oscillation facilities in Europe
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T. R. Edgecock, O. Caretta, T. Davenne, C. Densam, M. Fitton, D. Kelliher, P. Loveridge, S. Machida, C. Prior, C. Rogers, M. Rooney, J. Thomason, D. Wilcox, E. Wildner, I. Efthymiopoulos, R. Garoby, S. Gilardoni, C. Hansen, E. Benedetto, E. Jensen, A. Kosmicki, M. Martini, J. Osborne, G. Prior, T. Stora, T. Melo Mendonca, V. Vlachoudis, C. Waaijer, P. Cupial, A. Chancé, A. Longhin, J. Payet, M. Zito, E. Baussan, C. Bobeth, E. Bouquerel, M. Dracos, G. Gaudiot, B. Lepers, F. Osswald, P. Poussot, N. Vassilopoulos, J. Wurtz, V. Zeter, J. Bielski, M. Kozien, L. Lacny, B. Skoczen, B. Szybinski, A. Ustrzycka, A. Wroblewski, M. Marie-Jeanne, P. Balint, C. Fourel, J. Giraud, J. Jacob, T. Lamy, L. Latrasse, P. Sortais, T. Thuillier, S. Mitrofanov, M. Loiselet, Th. Keutgen, Th. Delbar, F. Debray, C. Trophine, S. Veys, C. Daversin, V. Zorin, I. Izotov, V. Skalyga, G. Burt, A. C. Dexter, V. L. Kravchuk, T. Marchi, M. Cinausero, F. Gramegna, G. De Angelis, G. Prete, G. Collazuol, M. Laveder, M. Mazzocco, M. Mezzetto, C. Signorini, E. Vardaci, A. Di Nitto, A. Brondi, G. La Rana, P. Migliozzi, R. Moro, V. Palladino, N. Gelli, D. Berkovits, M. Hass, T. Y. Hirsh, M. Schaumann, A. Stahl, J. Wehner, A. Bross, J. Kopp, D. Neuffer, R. Wands, R. Bayes, A. Laing, P. Soler, S. K. Agarwalla, A. Cervera Villanueva, A. Donini, T. Ghosh, J. J. Gómez Cadenas, P. Hernández, J. Martín-Albo, O. Mena, J. Burguet-Castell, L. Agostino, M. Buizza-Avanzini, M. Marafini, T. Patzak, A. Tonazzo, D. Duchesneau, L. Mosca, M. Bogomilov, Y. Karadzhov, R. Matev, R. Tsenov, E. Akhmedov, M. Blennow, M. Lindner, T. Schwetz, E. Fernández Martinez, M. Maltoni, J. Menéndez, C. Giunti, M. C. González García, J. Salvado, P. Coloma, P. Huber, T. Li, J. López Pavón, C. Orme, S. Pascoli, D. Meloni, J. Tang, W. Winter, T. Ohlsson, H. Zhang, L. Scotto-Lavina, F. Terranova, M. Bonesini, L. Tortora, A. Alekou, M. Aslaninejad, C. Bontoiu, A. Kurup, L. J. Jenner, K. Long, J. Pasternak, J. Pozimski, J. J. Back, P. Harrison, K. Beard, A. Bogacz, J. S. Berg, D. Stratakis, H. Witte, P. Snopok, N. Bliss, M. Cordwell, A. Moss, S. Pattalwar, and M. Apollonio
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Nuclear and particle physics. Atomic energy. Radioactivity ,QC770-798 - Abstract
The EUROnu project has studied three possible options for future, high intensity neutrino oscillation facilities in Europe. The first is a Super Beam, in which the neutrinos come from the decay of pions created by bombarding targets with a 4 MW proton beam from the CERN High Power Superconducting Proton Linac. The far detector for this facility is the 500 kt MEMPHYS water Cherenkov, located in the Fréjus tunnel. The second facility is the Neutrino Factory, in which the neutrinos come from the decay of μ^{+} and μ^{-} beams in a storage ring. The far detector in this case is a 100 kt magnetized iron neutrino detector at a baseline of 2000 km. The third option is a Beta Beam, in which the neutrinos come from the decay of beta emitting isotopes, in particular ^{6}He and ^{18}Ne, also stored in a ring. The far detector is also the MEMPHYS detector in the Fréjus tunnel. EUROnu has undertaken conceptual designs of these facilities and studied the performance of the detectors. Based on this, it has determined the physics reach of each facility, in particular for the measurement of CP violation in the lepton sector, and estimated the cost of construction. These have demonstrated that the best facility to build is the Neutrino Factory. However, if a powerful proton driver is constructed for another purpose or if the MEMPHYS detector is built for astroparticle physics, the Super Beam also becomes very attractive.
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6. Simulation study of electron cloud induced instabilities and emittance growth for the CERN Large Hadron Collider proton beam
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E. Benedetto, D. Schulte, F. Zimmermann, and G. Rumolo
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Nuclear and particle physics. Atomic energy. Radioactivity ,QC770-798 - Abstract
The electron cloud may cause transverse single-bunch instabilities of proton beams such as those in the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and the CERN Super Proton Synchrotron (SPS). We simulate these instabilities and the consequent emittance growth with the code HEADTAIL, which models the turn-by-turn interaction between the cloud and the beam. Recently some new features were added to the code, in particular, electric conducting boundary conditions at the chamber wall, transverse feedback, and variable beta functions. The sensitivity to several numerical parameters has been studied by varying the number of interaction points between the bunch and the cloud, the phase advance between them, and the number of macroparticles used to represent the protons and the electrons. We present simulation results for both LHC at injection and SPS with LHC-type beam, for different electron-cloud density levels, chromaticities, and bunch intensities. Two regimes with qualitatively different emittance growth are observed: above the threshold of the transverse mode-coupling (TMC) type of instability there is a rapid blowup of the beam, while below this threshold a slow, long-term, emittance growth remains. The rise time of the TMC instability caused by the electron cloud is compared with results obtained using an equivalent broadband resonator impedance model, demonstrating reasonable agreement.
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7. Ketosis Decreases β-aminopropionitrile-driven Rat Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Rupture
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Santiago E. Benedetto, Sean J. English, Sergio E. Sastriques, and Batool Arif
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Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system ,RC666-701 - Published
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8. Preliminary Study of 4 T Superconducting Dipole for a Light Rotating Gantry for Ion-Therapy
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L. Rossi, E. Benedetto, E. De Matteis, S. Farinon, E. Felcini, M. Karppinen, S. Mariotto, R. Musenich, D. Perini, M. Prioli, M. Pullia, M. Sorbi, M. Statera, D. Tommasini, and R. U. Valente
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering ,Condensed Matter Physics ,Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials - Published
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9. Twin paradox in curved spacetime
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E. Benedetto, A. Feoli, and A. L. Iannella
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Twin paradox ,general relativity ,General Physics and Astronomy ,gravitational time dilation ,Education - Abstract
The twin paradox has played an important role in the history of special relativity (SR). A precise calculation would require the application of the general theory of relativity (GR) but, neglecting the acceleration phases of the traveling twin, even in SR it is possible to find the correct solution without logical contradictions. Nowadays it is well known that the twin thought experiment seems a paradox as a consequence of a naive application of time dilation and the principle of relativity. The twin who goes on space travel is the one who, returning to the twin at rest, finds the aged brother. Continuing in this pedagogical tradition, we want to add a further consideration. In fact, the experiment has always been explained by considering the two twins immersed in Minkowski’s spacetime. It could be interesting, from a didactic point of view, to analyze the same thought experiment without neglecting the Earth’s gravitational field. Indeed, under certain conditions, it may happen that the traveling brother can grow older than his brother at rest.
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10. How is a plane wave seen by an observer in circular motion at constant angular velocity?
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A. Feoli, T. Beltramonte, E. Benedetto, M. Di Mauro, A.L. Iannella, and A. Naddeo
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Rotating observers ,Josephson junctions ,Unruh radiation ,General Physics and Astronomy - Published
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11. On the velocity of a quantum particle in the de Broglie–Bohm quantum mechanics: the case of the bouncing ball
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A. Feoli, E. Benedetto, and A. L. Iannella
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Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes ,General Physics and Astronomy - Abstract
Starting from the dynamics of a bouncing ball in classical and quantum regime, we suggest a modification of the probability current in quantum mechanics. We consider the consequences of this generalization on the resulting velocity of a quantum particle in the de Broglie–Bohm interpretation of quantum mechanics.
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12. A European Collaboration to Investigate Superconducting Magnets for Next Generation Heavy Ion Therapy
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L. Rossi, A. Ballarino, D. Barna, E. Benedetto, C. Calzolaio, G. Ceruti, E. De Matteis, A. Echeandia, T. Ekelof, S. Farinon, E. Felcini, M. Gehring, G. Kirby, T. Lecrevisse, J. Lucas, S. Mariotto, J. Munilla, R. Musenich, A. Pampaloni, K. Pepitone, D. Perini, D. Popovic, M. Prioli, M. Pullia, L. Quettier, S. Sanfilippo, C. Senatore, E. Shabagin, M. Sorbi, M. Statera, D. Tommasini, F. Toral, R. Valente, D. Veres, and M. Vieweg
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Ions ,particle beam handling ,Toroidal magnetic fields ,Physics::Medical Physics ,ddc:500.2 ,Condensed Matter Physics ,Accelerator magnets ,Collaboration ,Europe ,Medical accelerators ,Medical treatment ,Particle beam handling ,Particle therapy ,Superconducting magnets ,Synchrotrons ,Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials ,particle therapy ,medical accelerators ,superconducting magnets ,Electrical and Electronic Engineering ,accelerator magnets - Abstract
Next generation ion therapy magnets both for gantry and for accelerator (synchrotron) are under investigation in a re-cently launched European collaboration that, in the frame of the Eu-ropean H2020 HITRIplus and I.FAST programmes, has obtained some funding for work packages on superconducting magnets. De-sign and technology of superconducting magnets will be developed for ion therapy synchrotron and -especially- gantry, taking as refer-ence beams of 430 MeV/nucleon ions (C-ions) with 1010 ions/pulse. The magnets are about 60-90 mm diameter, 4 to 5 T peak field with a field change of about 0.3 T/s and good field quality. The paper will illustrate the organization of the collaboration and the technical pro-gram. Various superconductor options (LTS, MgB2 or HTS) and different magnet shapes, like classical CosTheta or innovative Canted CosTheta (CCT), with curved multifunction (dipole and quadrupole), are under evaluation, CCT being the baseline. These studies should provide design inputs for a new superconducting gan-try design for existing facilities and, on a longer time scale, for a brand-new hadron therapy centre to be placed in the South East Eu-rope (SEEIIST project).
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13. Students as Advocates for the Integration of Disability Curricula in Medical Education
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Sandra L. Carpenter and Lauren E. Benedetto
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Medical education ,General Medicine ,Psychology ,Curriculum ,Education - Published
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14. General practitioners' management of symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease of the colon by using rifaximin, a non-adsorbable antibiotic
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R, De Bastiani, G, Sanna, L, Bertolusso, G, Casella, M, De Polo, M, Zamparella, C, Cottone, C, Tosetti, M, Mancuso, E, Pirrotta, L, Lanzarotto, L, Napoli, M, De Bastiani, G, Disclafani, P, Gambaro, R, Scoglio, A, Belvedere, S, Fasulo, M, D'Urso, E, Benedetto, E, Baldi, F, Marchesan, G, Abagnale, L, Turnava, E, Salomè, F, Ingravalle, and A, Tursi
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Adult ,Aged, 80 and over ,Diverticular Diseases ,Male ,Colon ,General Practitioners ,Humans ,Female ,Middle Aged ,Rifaximin ,Aged ,Anti-Bacterial Agents ,Retrospective Studies - Abstract
Symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease of the colon (SUDD) is generally managed by gastroenterologists rather than General Practitioners (GPs). The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of the treatment of SUDD with rifaximin, a non-absorbable antibiotic, in a primary care setting by GPs.This retrospective, observational study investigated the use of rifaximin at a dose of 400 mg b.i.d. for 5, 7 or 10 days monthly, up to 3 months. The symptoms were reported by the patients using a visual analogic scale (VAS) of 0-10.286 SUDD patients were enrolled (44.4% of men, average age 70.92±10.98). Respectively, 15 (5.2%) patients received the treatment for 5 days, 205 (71.7%) for 7 days and 66 (23.1%) for 10 days. After three months, a significant reduction of VAS score was observed in almost all symptoms assessed: 135 (47.2%) patients reported no abdominal pain (p0.001) and 23 (8.1%) reported no symptom. Adverse events related to the treatment were recorded in 3 (1.04%) patients, all of them mild and not requiring interruption of the treatment. Acute diverticulitis occurred in 9 (3.1%) patients, but only 2 of them [0.7% (n=2)] underwent surgery due to complicated diverticulitis. Analysis within the different treatment groups (5, 7 and 10 days) shows that rifaximin treatment is effective in reducing the severity of symptoms in almost all groups except for the constipation in the 5-day group.Rifaximin can be effectively used by GPs in real-life for the management of SUDD.
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- 2021
15. Estrogen withdrawal alters oxytocin signaling in the paraventricular hypothalamus and dorsal raphe nucleus to increase postpartum anxiety
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Elizabeth C. Heaton, Dayana R. Davila Portillo, H. Elliott Albers, Lauren E. Benedetto, Shantal Taveras, Emily C. O’Sullivan, Natalie P. Pisch, Hannah Wild, Breanna I. D’Antonio, Amy P. Ross, Valerie L. Hedges, Clio L. Bodie, Laura E. Been, Claudia Amaral, M. Taylor Levine, and Rachel H. Lee
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medicine.medical_specialty ,medicine.drug_class ,business.industry ,Oxytocin receptor ,Open field ,Dorsal raphe nucleus ,Endocrinology ,Oxytocin ,Hypothalamus ,Estrogen ,Internal medicine ,medicine ,Ovariectomized rat ,business ,hormones, hormone substitutes, and hormone antagonists ,Postpartum period ,medicine.drug - Abstract
BackgroundEstrogen increases dramatically during pregnancy, but quickly drops below pre-pregnancy levels at birth and remains suppressed during the postpartum period. Clinical and rodent work suggests that this postpartum drop in estrogen results in an “estrogen withdrawal” state that is related to changes in affect, mood, and behavior. Most studies examining the effect of estrogen withdrawal on the brain have focused solely on the hippocampus.MethodsWe used a hormone-simulated pseudopregnancy model in Syrian hamsters, a first for this species. Ovariectomized females were given daily injections to approximate hormone levels during gestation and then withdrawn from estrogen to simulate postpartum estrogen withdrawal. Subjects were tested for behavioral assays of anxiety and anhedonia during estrogen withdrawal. Following sacrifice, neuroplasticity in oxytocin-producing neurons in the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus (PVH) and its efferent targets was measured.ResultsEstrogen-withdrawn females had increased anxiety-like behaviors in the elevated plus and open field, but did not differ from controls in sucrose preference. Furthermore, estrogen-withdrawn females had more oxytocin-immunoreactive cells and oxytocin mRNA in the PVH, as well as an increase in oxytocin receptor density in the dorsal raphe nucleus (DRN). Finally, blocking oxytocin receptors in the DRN during estrogen withdrawal prevented the high-anxiety behavioral phenotype in estrogen-withdrawn females.ConclusionsEstrogen withdrawal alters oxytocin signaling in the PVH and DRN to increase anxiety-like behavior during the postpartum period. More broadly, these experiments suggest Syrian hamsters as a novel organism in which to model the effects of postpartum estrogen withdrawal on the brain and anxiety-like behavior.
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16. Estrogen Withdrawal Increases Postpartum Anxiety via Oxytocin Plasticity in the Paraventricular Hypothalamus and Dorsal Raphe Nucleus
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Hannah Wild, Rachel H. Lee, Amy P. Ross, Laura E. Been, Lauren E. Benedetto, Valerie L. Hedges, Shantal Taveras, Claudia Amaral, Zachary A. Grieb, Breanna I. D’Antonio, Natalie P. Pisch, M. Taylor Levine, H. Elliott Albers, Clio L. Bodie, Emily C. O’Sullivan, Elizabeth C. Heaton, and Dayana R. Davila Portillo
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0301 basic medicine ,Dorsal Raphe Nucleus ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Elevated plus maze ,medicine.drug_class ,Hypothalamus ,Anxiety ,Oxytocin ,Open field ,Article ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Dorsal raphe nucleus ,Pregnancy ,Internal medicine ,medicine ,Humans ,Biological Psychiatry ,business.industry ,Postpartum Period ,Estrogens ,030104 developmental biology ,Endocrinology ,Estrogen ,Ovariectomized rat ,Female ,business ,030217 neurology & neurosurgery ,Postpartum period ,hormones, hormone substitutes, and hormone antagonists ,medicine.drug ,Paraventricular Hypothalamic Nucleus - Abstract
Background Estrogen increases dramatically during pregnancy but quickly drops below prepregnancy levels at birth and remains suppressed during the postpartum period. Clinical and rodent work suggests that this postpartum drop in estrogen results in an estrogen withdrawal state that is related to changes in affect, mood, and behavior. How estrogen withdrawal affects oxytocin (OT) neurocircuitry has not been examined. Methods We used a hormone-simulated pseudopregnancy followed by estrogen withdrawal in Syrian hamsters, a first for this species. Ovariectomized females were given daily injections to approximate hormone levels during gestation and then withdrawn from estrogen to simulate postpartum estrogen withdrawal. These hamsters were tested for behavioral assays of anxiety and anhedonia during estrogen withdrawal. Neuroplasticity in OT-producing neurons in the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus and its efferent targets was measured. Results Estrogen-withdrawn females had increased anxiety-like behaviors in the elevated plus maze and open field tests but did not differ from control females in sucrose preference. Furthermore, estrogen-withdrawn females had more OT-immunoreactive cells and OT messenger RNA in the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus and an increase in OT receptor density in the dorsal raphe nucleus. Finally, blocking OT receptors in the dorsal raphe nucleus during estrogen withdrawal prevented the high-anxiety behavioral phenotype in estrogen-withdrawn females. Conclusions Estrogen withdrawal induces OT neuroplasticity in the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus and dorsal raphe nucleus to increase anxiety-like behavior during the postpartum period. More broadly, these experiments suggest Syrian hamsters as a novel organism in which to model the effects of postpartum estrogen withdrawal on the brain and anxiety-like behavior.
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17. Publisher’s Note: High intensity neutrino oscillation facilities in Europe [Phys. Rev. Accel. Beams16, 021002 (2013)]
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C. Bobeth, Maurizio Bonesini, M. Marie-Jeanne, M. Apollonio, C. Waaijer, Th. Delbar, Kenneth Long, Ilias Efthymiopoulos, T.K. Ghosh, François Debray, M. Hass, F. Gramegna, D. Wilcox, Jacques Wurtz, Sanjib Kumar Agarwalla, M. Buizza-Avanzini, Morteza Aslaninejad, Thomas Thuillier, C. Bontoiu, T. Lamy, A. Kurup, R. Matev, Silvia Pascoli, G. Collazuol, B. Szybinski, Patrick Huber, S. Machida, A. Bogacz, O. Mena, L. Agostino, G. Gaudiot, G. de Angelis, Marcos Dracos, J. Giraud, M. C. Gonzalez Garcia, E. Fernandez Martinez, L. Tortora, C. Rogers, F. Terranova, J. Bielski, Tommaso Marchi, Jordi Burguet-Castell, Emanuele Vardaci, Paul Soler, M. Marafini, R. Garoby, Erk Jensen, D. Duchesneau, P. Coloma, Walter Winter, M. Zito, M. Loiselet, M. Martini, He Zhang, L. Lacny, J. W. G. Thomason, Camilla Juul Hansen, A. Longhin, M. Cinausero, J. Payet, E. Benedetto, M. Cordwell, Michele Maltoni, C. Fourel, Simone Gilardoni, Shrikant Pattalwar, A. Chancé, Andrew Moss, M. Schaumann, Holger Witte, T. Stora, A. Stahl, Jordi Salvado, M. Kozien, David Neuffer, Eric Baussan, T. R. Edgecock, R. Moro, C. Trophine, Evgeny Kh. Akhmedov, P. F. Harrison, J. Tang, Elena Wildner, L. Mosca, Th. Keutgen, V. Zeter, K. B. Beard, G. La Rana, S. Mitrofanov, G. Prete, Andrea Donini, David Kelliher, Stéphane Veys, Tommy Ohlsson, A. Di Nitto, D. Meloni, J. J. Back, N. Vassilopoulos, Joachim Kopp, P. Poussot, A. Tonazzo, Carlo Giunti, Javier Fernandez Menendez, T. Y. Hirsh, D. Berkovits, Christopher Prior, Błażej Skoczeń, Y. Karadzhov, Manfred Lindner, V. Vlachoudis, Cécile Daversin, Amos Dexter, J. Lopez Pavon, A. Cervera Villanueva, Pavel Snopok, Mattias Blennow, Diktys Stratakis, Porfidio Hernández, M. Rooney, M. Mazzocco, P. Migliozzi, V. Palladino, J. Martín-Albo, M. Mezzetto, Christopher Orme, M. Bogomilov, A.K. Wróblewski, T. Davenne, J. S. Berg, N. Bliss, Thomas Schwetz, R. Bayes, A. Alekou, Jeson Jacob, M. Fitton, Jakob Wehner, Graeme Burt, Piotr Cupiał, T. Patzak, Nicla Gelli, T. Li, Jaroslaw Pasternak, Pascal Sortais, Marco Laveder, A. Bross, Jürgen Pozimski, C. Densam, O. Caretta, A. Laing, P. Loveridge, C. Signorini, T. Melo Mendonca, Ivan Izotov, J. J. Gomez Y Cadenas, B. Lepers, R. Tsenov, P. Balint, A. Kosmicki, A. Brondi, V. L. Kravchuk, L. J. Jenner, J. Osborne, Elian Bouquerel, A. Ustrzycka, L. Scotto-Lavina, F. Osswald, V. G. Zorin, L. Latrasse, G. Prior, R. Wands, Vadim Skalyga, Edgecock, T. . r., Caretta, O., Davenne, T., Densam, C., Fitton, M., Kelliher, D., Loveridge, P., Machida, S., Prior, C., Rogers, C., Rooney, M., Thomason, J., Wilcox, D., Wildner, E., Efthymiopoulos, I., Garoby, R., Gilardoni, S., Hansen, C., Benedetto, E., Jensen, E., Kosmicki, A., Martini, M., Osborne, J., Prior, G., Stora, T., Melo Mendonca, T., Vlachoudis, V., Waaijer, C., Cupial, P., Chance, A., Longhin, A., Payet, J., Zito, M., Baussan, E., Bobeth, C., Bouquerel, E., Dracos, M., Gaudiot, G., Lepers, B., Osswald, F., Poussot, P., Vassilopoulos, N., Wurtz, J., Zeter, V., Bielski, J., Kozien, M., Lacny, L., Skoczen, B., Szybinski, B., Ustrzycka, A., Wroblewski, A., Marie Jeanne, M., Balint, P., Fourel, C., Giraud, J., Jacob, J., Lamy, T., Latrasse, L., Sortais, P., Thuillier, T., Mitrofanov, S., Loiselet, M., Keutgen, T. h., Delbar, T. h., Debray, F., Trophine, C., Veys, S., Daversin, C., Zorin, V., Izotov, I., Skalyga, V., Burt, G., Dexter, A. . c., Kravchuk, V. . l., Marchi, T., Cinausero, M., Gramegna, F., De Angelis, G., Prete, G., Collazuol, G., Laveder, M., Mazzocco, M., Mezzetto, M., Signorini, C., Vardaci, Emanuele, DI NITTO, Antonio, Brondi, Augusto, LA RANA, Giovanni, Migliozzi, P., Moro, RENATA EMILIA MARIA, Palladino, Vittorio, Gelli, N., Berkovits, D., Hass, M., Hirsh, T. . y., Schaumann, M., Stahl, A., Wehner, J., Bross, A., Kopp, J., Neuffer, D., Wands, R., Bayes, R., Laing, A., Soler, P., Agarwalla, S. . k., Cervera Villanueva, A., Donini, A., Ghosh, T., Gomez Cadenas, J. . j., Hernandez, P., Martin Albo, J., Mena, O., Burguet Castell, J., Agostino, L., Buizza Avanzini, M., Marafini, M., Patzak, T., Tonazzo, A., Duchesneau, D., Mosca, L., Bogomilov, M., Karadzhov, Y., Matev, R., Tsenov, R., Akhmedov, E., Blennow, M., Lindner, M., Schwetz, T., Fernandez Martinez, E., Maltoni, M., Menendez, J., Giunti, C., Gonzalez Garcia, M. . c., Salvado, J., Coloma, P., Huber, P., Li, T., Lopez Pavon, J., Orme, C., Pascoli, S., Meloni, D., Tang, J., Winter, W., Ohlsson, T., Zhang, H., Scotto Lavina, L., Terranova, F., Bonesini, M., Tortora, L., Alekou, A., Aslaninejad, M., Bontoiu, C., Kurup, A., Jenner, L. . j., Long, K., Pasternak, J., Pozimski, J., Back, J. . j., Harrison, P., Beard, K., Bogacz, A., Berg, J. . s., Stratakis, D., Witte, H., Snopok, P., Bliss, N., Cordwell, M., Moss, A., Pattalwar, S., and Apollonio, M.
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Physics ,Nuclear physics ,Nuclear and High Energy Physics ,Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous) ,High intensity ,lcsh:QC770-798 ,lcsh:Nuclear and particle physics. Atomic energy. Radioactivity ,Surfaces and Interfaces ,Neutrino oscillation - Published
- 2016
18. Design of a neutrino source based on beta beams
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M. Schaumann, T. Stora, François Debray, M. Hass, G. de Angelis, M. Mezzetto, Tommaso Marchi, Achim Stahl, C. Signorini, Elena Wildner, T. Lamy, J. Giraud, M. Mazzocco, T. Melo Mendonca, Elian Bouquerel, Camilla Juul Hansen, Jakob Wehner, M. Loiselet, Cécile Daversin, G. La Rana, Jeson Jacob, Th. Keutgen, S. Mitrofanov, L. Latrasse, M. Cinausero, Pascal Sortais, A. Di Nitto, C. Fourel, A. Chancé, Vadim Skalyga, Amos Dexter, V. Vlachoudis, V. G. Zorin, M. Marie-Jeanne, A. Brondi, V. Palladino, Graeme Burt, Ivan Izotov, Christophe Trophime, F. Gramegna, T. Y. Hirsh, E. Benedetto, Nicla Gelli, Emanuele Vardaci, Erk Jensen, P. Balint, V. L. Kravchuk, J. Payet, R. Moro, G. Prete, Stéphane Veys, D. Berkovits, Thomas Thuillier, G. Collazuol, Th. Delbar, European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Institut Pluridisciplinaire Hubert Curien (IPHC), Université de Strasbourg (UNISTRA)-Institut National de Physique Nucléaire et de Physique des Particules du CNRS (IN2P3)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Laboratoire de Physique Subatomique et de Cosmologie (LPSC), Institut polytechnique de Grenoble - Grenoble Institute of Technology (Grenoble INP )-Institut Polytechnique de Grenoble - Grenoble Institute of Technology-Institut National de Physique Nucléaire et de Physique des Particules du CNRS (IN2P3)-Université Joseph Fourier - Grenoble 1 (UJF)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Laboratoire national des champs magnétiques intenses - Grenoble (LNCMI-G), Université Joseph Fourier - Grenoble 1 (UJF)-Institut National des Sciences Appliquées - Toulouse (INSA Toulouse), Institut National des Sciences Appliquées (INSA)-Institut National des Sciences Appliquées (INSA)-Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier (UT3), Université Fédérale Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées-Université Fédérale Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), UCL - SST/IRMP - Institut de recherche en mathématique et physique, Institut National de Physique Nucléaire et de Physique des Particules du CNRS (IN2P3)-Université de Strasbourg (UNISTRA)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Université Joseph Fourier - Grenoble 1 (UJF)-Institut National des Sciences Appliquées - Toulouse (INSA Toulouse), Université Fédérale Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées-Université Fédérale Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées, Wildner, E., Hansen, C., Benedetto, E., Jensen, E., Stora, T., Melo Mendonca, T., Vlachoudis, V., Bouquerel, E., Marie Jeanne, M., Balint, P., Fourel, C., Giraud, J., Jacob, J., Lamy, T., Latrasse, L., Sortais, P., Thuillier, T., Mitrofanov, S., Loiselet, M., Keutgen, T. h., Delbar, T. h., Debray, F., Trophime, C., Veys, S., Daversin, C., Zorin, V., Izotov, I., Skalyga, V., Chanc?, A., Payet, J., Burt, G., Dexter, A. ?. C., Kravchuk, V. ?. L., Marchi, T., Cinausero, M., Gramegna, F., De Angelis, G., Prete, G., Collazuol, G., Mezzetto, M., Vardaci, Emanuele, Di Nitto, A., Brondi, Augusto, LA RANA, Giovanni, Moro, R., Palladino, Vittorio, Gelli, N., Mazzocco, M., Signorini, C., Hirsh, T. ?. Y., Hass, M., Berkovits, D., Stahl, A., Schaumann, M., and Wehner, J.
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Physics ,Nuclear and High Energy Physics ,Large Hadron Collider ,Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous) ,Ion beam ,010308 nuclear & particles physics ,[PHYS.PHYS.PHYS-ACC-PH]Physics [physics]/Physics [physics]/Accelerator Physics [physics.acc-ph] ,Surfaces and Interfaces ,Electron ,Accelerators and Storage Rings ,7. Clean energy ,01 natural sciences ,Collimated light ,Linear particle accelerator ,Nuclear physics ,0103 physical sciences ,lcsh:QC770-798 ,Physics::Accelerator Physics ,lcsh:Nuclear and particle physics. Atomic energy. Radioactivity ,Neutrino ,010306 general physics ,Storage ring ,Beam (structure) - Abstract
"Beta Beams" produce collimated pure electron (anti-) neutrino beams by accelerating beta active ions to high energies and having them decay in a race track shaped storage ring of 7 km circumference, the Decay Ring. EUROnu Beta Beams are based on CERN infrastructures and existing machines. Using existing machines may be an advantage for the cost evaluation, however, this choice is also constraining the Beta Beams. The isotope pair of choice for the Beta Beam is 6He and 18Ne. However before the EUROnu studies one of the needed isotopes, 18Ne, could not be produced in rates that satisfy the needs for physics reach of the Beta Beam. Therefore, studies of alternative beta emitters, 8Li and 8B, with properties interesting for a Beta Beam have been proposed and have been studied within EUROnu. These alternative isotopes could be produced by using a small storage ring, in which the beam traverses a target, creating the 8Li and 8B isotopes. This Production Ring, the injection Linac and the target system have been evaluated. Measurements of the cross-section of the reactions to produce the Beta Beam isotopes show interesting results. A device to collect the produced isotopes from the target has been developed and tested. However, the obtained rates of the 8Li and 8B, using the Production Ring for production of 8Li and 8B, is not yet, according to simulations, giving the rates of isotopes that would be needed. Therefore, a new method of producing the 18Ne isotope has been developed and tested giving good production rates. The baseline presented for the Beta Beam is therefore now to use the 6He and 18Ne isotopes for neutrino production. A 60 GHz ECRIS prototype, the first in the world, was developed and tested with contributions from EUROnu. The Beta Beam has to take into account the modifications of the injectors planned in view of LHC-upgrades. The Decay Ring lattices for the 8Li and 8B have been developed, the lattice for 6He and 18Ne has been optimized also to ensure the high intensity ion beam stability.
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- 2014
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19. Math computation, error patterns and stimulant effects in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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R. Tannock and E. Benedetto-Nasho
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medicine.medical_treatment ,05 social sciences ,Overt behavior ,050301 education ,medicine.disease ,Developmental psychology ,Stimulant ,03 medical and health sciences ,Clinical Psychology ,Typically developing ,0302 clinical medicine ,030225 pediatrics ,mental disorders ,Developmental and Educational Psychology ,medicine ,Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ,Psychology ,0503 education ,Cognitive psychology - Abstract
This study compared the math performance, error patterns, and concurrent overt behavior of 14 children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and 15 typically developing peers, matched in age, IQ and arithmetic achievement. Subsequently, the group with ADHD participated in a double-blind placebo-controlled trial of methylphenidate (MPH) to determine the effects of stimulant medication on academic efficiency, error pattern, and overt behavior. In comparison with their non-affected peers, children with ADHD had lower levels of academic efficiency, used more immature computation strategies, made substantially more trading errors in subtraction and exhibited increased levels of inattention and disruptive behavior. MPH exerted a significant positive effect on all measures. The possible interplay between a faulty memory system and poor academic achievement is discussed.
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- 1999
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20. Brief comments on a case of methemoglobinemia from food poisoning
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M, BARILARI and E, BENEDETTO
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Foodborne Diseases ,Hemoglobins ,Humans - Published
- 2010
21. Che acqua beviamo?
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Annamaria Lima, Domenico Cicchella, Lucia Giaccio, Enrico Dinelli, Stefano Albanese, and Paolo Valera e Benedetto De Vivo
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acqua ,bere - Abstract
L'Italia è il maggior consumatore al mondo di acqua minerale. Ogni anno ne entrano nelle nostre case 12 miliardi di litri, vale a dire circa 200 litri pro capite. E un italiano su due beve esclusivamente acqua imbottigliata. Sempre uno su due la considera più pura dell'acqua del rubinetto, uno su tre la reputa migliore al gusto, uno su sei dice che è «meno dura». Ma davvero sappiamo che cosa beviamo? E le acque minerali sono migliori dell'acqua distribuita dalla rete idrica? Come se ne valuta la qualità? Il contenuto minerale delle acque naturali dipende essenzialmente dalla loro origine idrogeologica; durante il percorso sotterraneo, infatti, le acque si arricchiscono delle componenti minerali proprie delle rocce e delle strutture geologiche che attraversano. In genere le acque minerali naturali vengono classificate in base a parametri chimico-fisici. La classificazione chimica si basa, tradizionalmente, sulla concentrazione e sulla natura dei composti minerali in esse contenuti: le più conosciute sono quelle sulfuree (H2S/HS-), solfatiche (SO4 2-), carboniche/ bicarbonatiche (CO2/HCO3 -), clorurate o salse (Cl-), bromiche (Br-) e iodiche (I). Le acque minerali propriamente dette hanno una concentrazione minerale superiore a 1 grammo al litro (calcolata sul residuo secco) mentre quelle oligominerali hanno una concentrazione non superiore a 200 milligrammi al litro. In relazione al proprio chimismo, le acque minerali possono avere indicazioni terapeutiche, come alcune acque oligominerali che aumentano la diuresi, normalizzano il pH urinario e favoriscono l'escrezione di acido urico e ossalico, oppure come le acque bicarbonatiche e magnesiache, che agiscono a diversi livelli sull'apparato digerente. Già nel lontano 1916, la Legge n. 947 sulle acque minerali recitava: «Sono considerate minerali le acque che vengono usate per le loro proprietà terapeutiche o igieniche speciali sia per la bibita che per altri usi curativi», destinate quindi a un consumo limitato nel tempo. Attualmente le normative italiane ed europee in materia di acque minerali sono diverse dalle leggi relative alle acque potabili destinate al consumo umano.
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- 2010
22. Beam Stability in the SPL-Proton Driver Accumulator for a Neutrino Factory at CERN
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E. Benedetto, Daniel Kaplan, Maury Goodman, and Zack Sullivan
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Physics ,Particle physics ,Large Hadron Collider ,Particle accelerator ,Accelerators and Storage Rings ,law.invention ,Accumulator (energy) ,Nuclear physics ,Transverse plane ,law ,Physics::Accelerator Physics ,Neutrino Factory ,Neutrino ,Nuclear Experiment ,Beam (structure) ,Lepton - Abstract
Longitudinal and transverse instabilities in the isochronous accumulator for the CERN proton driver are studied, in order to find cures and set limits to the machine impedance.
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- 2010
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23. Suppression von NF-KB Aktivierung, proregenerativen Genen und Leberregeneration nach subtotaler Leberresektion
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Jan-Peter Sowa, Ursula Rauen, G. Gerken, E. Benedetto-Castro, E. M. Niehues, Jan Best, A. Szczeponek, T. Benkö, Maximillian Bockhorn, and Joerg F. Schlaak
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Gastroenterology - Published
- 2007
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24. 3D Parallel Simulation Model of Continuous Beam Electron Cloud Interactions
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F Zimmermann, G. Rumolo, W.B. Mori, T. Katsouleas, Chengkun Huang, V.K. Decyk, E. Benedetto, and A. Z. Ghalam
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Physics ,business.industry ,Continuous modelling ,Cloud computing ,Continuous beam ,Plasma acceleration ,Instability ,Computational physics ,Atomic orbital ,Physics::Accelerator Physics ,Statistical physics ,Macro ,business ,Beam (structure) - Abstract
Long-term beam-electron cloud interaction is modeled with a 3D parallel continuous model originally developed for plasma wakefield acceleration modeling. The simulation results are compared with the two macro-particle model for strong head-tail instability. The two macro- particle model qualitatively captures some of the instability features of the beam. The code is then used to model and make predictions for the beam dynamics in the presence of an electron cloud for several present and future circular machines around the world.
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- 2006
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25. Effect of Lattice and Electron Distribution in Electron-Cloud Instability Simulations for the CERN SPS and LHC
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Gianluigi Arduini, Giuliano Franchetti, T. Katsoueleas, F. Roncarolo, B. Feng, Giovanni Rumolo, Frank Zimmermann, A. Z. Ghalam, E. Benedetto, and Kazuhito Ohmi
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Physics ,Particle physics ,Large Hadron Collider ,Atomic orbital ,Dipole magnet ,Electron optics ,Synchrotron radiation ,Physics::Accelerator Physics ,Electron ,Instability ,Accelerators and Storage Rings ,Magnetic flux ,Computational physics - Abstract
Several simulation codes have been adapted so as to model the single-bunch electron-cloud instability including a realistic variation of the optical functions with longitudinal position. In addition, the electron cloud is typically not uniformly distributed around the ring, as frequently assumed, but it is mainly concentrated in certain regions with specific features, e.g., regions which give rise to strong multipacting or suffer from large synchrotron radiation flux. Particularly, electrons in a dipole magnet are forced to follow the vertical field lines and, depending on the bunch intensity, they may populate two vertical stripes, symmetrically located on either side of the beam. In this paper, we present simulation results for the CERN SPS and LHC, which can be compared with measurements or analytical predictions.
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- 2005
26. Mechanical Evaluation of the 'Euler' Test Probe
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W. E. Benedetto and Ephraim Suhir
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Materials science ,business.industry ,Test probe ,Structural engineering ,Computer Science Applications ,Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials ,symbols.namesake ,Buckling ,Mechanics of Materials ,Deflection (engineering) ,Euler's formula ,symbols ,Mechanical Evaluation ,Electrical and Electronic Engineering ,business - Abstract
The study contains a theoretical and experimental evaluation of the mechanical behavior of wires in a flexible (“Euler”) test probe, including buckling, axial and lateral deflections and stresses. The developed formulas are simple, easy-to-use and clearly indicate the role of the major factors affecting the wire performance. Calculations, executed for an Everett-Charles 32 point probe, are in good agreement with the measured data. Some recommendations for smaller stresses in the wires are presented. The obtained results could be of help in the analysis and physical design of “Euler” test probes.
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- 1990
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27. Beta Beams in the CERN complex: PS studies
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E Benedetto
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Nuclear physics ,History ,Engineering ,Large Hadron Collider ,business.industry ,Beta (plasma physics) ,Physics::Accelerator Physics ,business ,Key issues ,Computer Science Applications ,Education - Abstract
For the Beta Beams to become a solid option for a future neutrino-physics facility at CERN, it is fundamental to demonstrate the feasibility of storing and accelerating the Beta Beams ions in the PS and SPS. This work identifies the key issues that should be assessed for the PS, presents the status of the ongoing studies and, in particular, discusses the choice of the injection energy and recent space-charge measurements.
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- 2013
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28. Use of the glycosylated hemoglobin test in outpatient practice
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L, Rasetti, G L, Discalzi, E, Benedetto, G, Piolatto, E, Pira, and G, Perrelli
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Adult ,Glycated Hemoglobin ,Male ,Chronic Disease ,Ambulatory Care ,Diabetes Mellitus ,Humans ,Female ,Middle Aged ,Aged - Abstract
Haemoglobin glycosilate was evaluated using the bio-rad method in 129 diabetics during their periodic visits to outpatient departments. A significant correlation between this test and metabolic compensation was revealed in confirmation of results reported in most research so far carried out. The advantages of using this test in outpatients departments is also emphasised.
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- 1983
29. [Anomalous immunoelectrophoretic behavior of ceruloplasmin in severely burned patients]
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G C, Angela, R, Giannone, G, Magliacani, and E, Benedetto
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Adult ,Male ,Child, Preschool ,Liver Diseases ,Ceruloplasmin ,Humans ,Female ,Burns ,Immunoelectrophoresis - Abstract
Laurell's two-dimensional technique was employed in a study of the immunoelectrophoretic behaviour of caeruloplasmin in 10 major burn cases. A double peak was noted throughout the entire course. The second peak disappeared on recovery whereas it persisted and was well marked in the case of those who died. It is suggested that this pattern reflects the severe liver damage sustained by burn patients.
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- 1975
30. Quantum coupling between gravity and mass in bouncing ball dynamics.
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A Feoli, E Benedetto, and F Feleppa
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QUANTUM point contacts , *GRAVITATIONAL fields , *INERTIAL mass , *GRAVITATIONAL mass , *QUANTUM theory , *QUANTUM mechanics - Abstract
We review the dynamics of a bouncing ball, both from the classical and the quantum points of view, studying the role of its inertial and gravitational masses. We analyze the behavior of quantum particles of different masses, embedded in a uniform gravitational field. We show that the bouncing ball is a useful didactic example to show that the coupling between rest mass and gravity cannot be avoided at the quantum level and that the equivalence principle must be reformulated in quantum mechanics. Galileo’s experiment of falling bodies can be still satisfied if one considers only the average quantum values of observables. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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31. Underlining some aspects of the equivalence principle.
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E Benedetto and A Feoli
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EQUIVALENCE principle (Physics) , *MECHANICS (Physics) , *APPROXIMATION theory , *MAGNITUDE estimation , *CARTESIAN coordinates - Abstract
We want to shed light on some discussed aspects of the principle of equivalence. We consider two different phases in the evolution of the principle. We pay attention to the fact that some textbooks do not dwell on the mathematical meaning of ‘locally flat spacetime’, which can confuse students and, occasionally, can also lead to misinterpretations. For example, the non-eliminability of tidal forces, not even locally, may suggest that the equivalence principle is wrong. By contrast, we want to show that this is in perfect agreement with the Einstein geometrical interpretation of spacetime. Finally, in order to check the approximations used in the Gedankenexperiment of an elevator, we estimate explicitly the magnitude of the deflection of light and the effects of tidal forces in a ‘real lift’. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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32. A simple determination of Hubble’s constant.
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E Benedetto, A Feoli, and S Principe
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HUBBLE'S law , *SUPERNOVAE , *REDSHIFT , *STELLAR magnitudes , *GALAXIES , *VELOCITY - Abstract
The aim of this paper is to make a determination of Hubble’s constant from the experimental data on the magnitude and redshift of supernovae. We proposed a very simple approach that could also be very useful from a didactic point of view. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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33. Integrazioni alla storia della cappella musicale della cattedrale di Narni tra XVII e XVIII secolo
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Maria Luisi, FEDERICA NARDACCI E BENEDETTO CIPRIANI, and Maria Luisi
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Narni, Cattedrale di S. Giovenale, cappella musicale, Giovanni Gentile da Olevano, Giovanni Corsi da Celano, Macchiati, Pisoni, Arrighi - Abstract
Il saggio, avvalendosi di documentazione d'archivio recentemente acquisita, fornisce alcune ulteriori notizie relative alla storia della cappella musicale della cattedrale di Narni tra la fine del Cinquecento e i primi anni del XVIII secolo. In particolare il contributo, corredato da una Appendice documentaria, si sofferma sulle figure dei Maestri di cappella Giovanni Gentile da Olevano e Giovanni Corsi da Celano, nonché dei sopranisti Carlo Macchiati, Agostino Pisoni e Gianfrancesco Arrighi, il cui servizio presso la cappella musicale della Cattedrale di S. Giovenale viene qui attestato per la prima volta.
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- 2021
34. Wilson’s Parallel Diplomacy: The American Red Cross and Italian Public Opinion, 1917–1919
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Daniela Rossini, Antonio Varsori e Benedetto Zaccaria, and Rossini, Daniela
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education.field_of_study ,business.industry ,media_common.quotation_subject ,Population ,Unrest ,Public opinion ,First world war ,Politics ,World War One, War Propaganda, American Red Cross, Italy ,Rout ,Political science ,Economic history ,business ,education ,Publicity ,Diplomacy ,media_common - Abstract
After the rout of Caporetto, Italians became familiar with American uniforms mainly due to the presence of American Red Cross (ARC) workers. Throughout Italy, they represented mythic America, its munificence, effectiveness and concern for the common man. Italy’s campaign was second only to France’s for budget and range. Relief to soldiers was a small part of ARC’s activity, since most of it went to civilians. Its main target was to support all components of society, nursing their ‘wounds of the spirit’—demoralisation, unrest, and the tendency to revolutionary violence. Therefore, its actions combined assistance with propaganda for war, Wilson’s aims, and American models, playing essentially political roles. This chapter analyses ARC’s publicity system, its strategies and relations with the population at large.
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- 2020
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35. La cultura delle corti salentine tra conservazione e innovazione
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COLUCCIA, Rosario, Luciana Petracca e Benedetto Vetere (curr.), and Coluccia, Rosario
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Cultura di corte ,Manoscritti quattrocenteschi ,Giovanni Antonio Orsini del Balzo - Abstract
Testi e lingue alla corte di Giovanni Antonio Orsini del Balzo
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- 2013
36. La Carità neretina durante l'episcopato di Antonio Sanfelice
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BASSO, Rosanna, Maria Rosaria Tamblé e Benedetto Vetere, and Basso, Rosanna
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Storia dell'assistenza ,Storia sociale ,Storia di genere - Abstract
Indagine sulle due istituzioni assistenziali fondate dal vescovo A. Sanfelice: il Conservatorio di S. Maria della Purità e il Monte di pietà. Analisi degli statuti e dei regolamenti.
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- 2012
37. La Notitia di Antonino Amico, erudito siciliano del Seicento e l’Ordine dei Templari
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PETRACCA, LUCIANA, HUBERT HOUBEN E BENEDETTO VETERE, and Petracca, Luciana
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Pellegrinaggio ,Sicilia ,Antonino Amico ,Templari - Abstract
Il saggio prende in esame la "Notitia" di Antonino Amico, erudito siciliano vissuto nella prima metà del XVII secolo, sull'Ordine Templare. Attraverso la narrazione dell'Amico si è ricostruita la vicenda relativa alla nascita dell'Ordine rosso-crociato in Terrasanta e alla successiva diffusione delle "domus" siciliane.
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38. Presenze Templari in Puglia
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PETRACCA, LUCIANA, HUBERT HOUBEN E BENEDETTO VETERE, and Petracca, Luciana
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Pellegrinaggio ,Puglia ,Templari - Abstract
Il saggio indaga la presenza dell'Ordine Templare in Puglia.
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39. Catalytic stereoselective benzylic C-H functionalizations by oxidative C-H activation and organocatalysis
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Fides Benfatti, Montse Guiteras Capdevila, Elena Benedetto, Luca Zoli, Pier Giorgio Cozzi, F. Benfatti, M. G. Capdevila, L. Zoli, E. Benedetto, and P. G. Cozzi
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010405 organic chemistry ,Chemistry ,Stereochemistry ,Metals and Alloys ,General Chemistry ,Oxidative phosphorylation ,010402 general chemistry ,01 natural sciences ,Catalysis ,3. Good health ,0104 chemical sciences ,Surfaces, Coatings and Films ,Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials ,Organocatalysis ,Materials Chemistry ,Ceramics and Composites ,Organic chemistry ,lipids (amino acids, peptides, and proteins) ,Stereoselectivity - Abstract
An organocatalytic stereoselective alpha-alkylation reaction of aldehydes based on C-H activation is presented.
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40. Beta beams for precision measurements of neutrino oscillation parameters
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Wildner, E., Benedetto, E., Hansen, C., Melo Mendonca, T., Stora, T., Damjanovic, S., Payet, J., Chancé, A., Zorin, V., Izotov, I., Rasin, S., Sidorov, A., Skalyga, V., Angelis, G., Prete, G., Cinausero, M., Kravchuk, V., Gramegna, F., Tommaso Marchi, Collazuol, G., Mezzetto, M., Delbar, T., Loiselet, M., Keutgen, T., Mitrofanov, S., Burt, G., Dexter, A., Lamy, T., Latrasse, L., Marie-Jeanne, M., Sortais, P., Thuillier, T., Debray, F., Trophime, C., Hass, M., Hirsh, T., Berkovits, D., Stahl, A., Vardaci, E., Nitto, A., Brondi, A., Rana, G. L., Moro, R., Rosa, G. D., Palladino, V., E., Wildner, E., Benedetto, C., Hansen, T. D., Melo, T., Stora, S., Damjanovic, J., Payet, A., Chanc, V., Zorin, I., Izotov, S., Rasin, A., Sidorov, V., Skalyga, G. D., Angeli, G., Prete, M., Cinausero, V., Kravchuk, F., Gramegna, T., Marchi, G., Collazuol, M., Mezzetto, T., Delbar, M., Loiselet, T., Keutgen, S., Mitrofanov, G., Burt, A., Dexter, T., Lamy, L., Latrasse, M., Marie Jeanne, P., Sortai, T., Thuillier, F., Debray, C., Trophime, M., Ha, T., Hirsh, D., Berkovit, A., Stahl, Vardaci, Emanuele, DI NITTO, Antonio, Brondi, Augusto, LA RANA, Giovanni, Moro, RENATA EMILIA MARIA, DE ROSA, Gianfranca, and Palladino, Vittorio
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Neutrons ,Neutrino beam ,Physics::Accelerator Physics ,High Energy Physics::Experiment ,Beta Beam ,Cost estimating, Isotopes, Particle accelerator ,Accelerators and Storage Rings ,Cost assessment, Cost evaluations, European research, Ion beam stability, Neutrino factories, Neutrino oscillations, Precision measurement, The standard model - Abstract
Neutrino oscillations have implications for the Standard Model of particle physics. The CERN Beta Beam has outstanding capabilities to contribute to precision measurements of the parameters governing neutrino oscillations. The FP7 collaboration EUROnu (2008-2012) is a design study that will review three facilities (Super-Beams, Beta Beams and Neutrino Factories) and perform a cost assessment that, coupled with the physics performance, will give means to the European research authorities to make decisions on future European neutrino oscillation facilities. "Beta Beams" produce collimated pure electron (anti)neutrinos by accelerating beta active ions to high energies and having them decay in a storage ring. Using existing machines and infrastructure is an advantage for the cost evaluation; however, this choice is also constraining the Beta Beams. Recent work to make the Beta Beam facility a solid option will be described: production of Beta Beam isotopes, the 60 GHz pulsed ECR source development, integration into the LHC-upgrades, insure the high intensity ion beam stability, and optimizations to get high neutrino fluxes. The costing approach will also be described. Copyright ?????? 2012 by IEEE.
41. Beta beams: An accelerator based facility to explore neutrino oscillation physics
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Wildner, E., Benedetto, E., Hansen, C., Melo Mendonca, T., Stora, T., Payet, J., Chan E, A., Zorin, V., Izotov, I., Rasin, S., Sidorov, A., Skalyga, V., Angelis, G., Prete, G., Cinausero, M., Kravchuk, V., Gramegna, F., Marchi, T., Collazuol, G., Mezzetto, M., Gianfranca De Rosa, Delbar, T., Loiselet, M., Keutgen, T., Mitrofanov, S., Burt, G., Dexter, A., Lamy, T., Latrasse, L., Marie-Jeanne, M., Sortais, P., Thuillier, T., Debray, F., Trophime, C., Hass, M., Hirsh, T., Berkovits, D., Stahl, A., E., Wildner, E., Benedetto, C., Hansen, T. D., Melo, T., Stora, J., Payet, A., Chan, V., Zorin, I., Izotov, S., Rasin, A., Sidorov, V., Skalyga, G. D., Angeli, G., Prete, M., Cinausero, V., Kravchuk, F., Gramegna, T., Marchi, G., Collazuol, M., Mezzetto, DE ROSA, Gianfranca, T., Delbar, M., Loiselet, T., Keutgen, S., Mitrofanov, G., Burt, A., Dexter, T., Lamy, L., Latrasse, M., Marie Jeanne, P., Sortai, T., Thuillier, F., Debray, C., Trophime, M., Ha, T., Hirsh, D., Berkovit, and A., Stahl
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Neutrons ,Cost evaluations, Electron neutrino, European research, Ion beam stability, Neutrino factories, Neutrino oscillations, Precise measurements, The standard model ,Cost estimating, High energy physics, Isotopes, Particle accelerator - Abstract
The discovery that the neutrino changes flavor as it travels through space has implications for the Standard Model of particle physics (SM)[1]. To know the contribution of neutrinos to the SM, needs precise measurements of the parameters governing the neutrino oscillations. This will require a high intensity beam-based neutrino oscillation facility. The EURO?????? Design Study will review three currently accepted methods of realizing this facility (the so-called Super-Beams, Beta Beams and Neutrino Factories) and perform a cost assessment that, coupled with the physics performance, will give means to the European research authorities to make a decision on the lay-out and construction of the future European neutrino oscillation facility. "Beta Beams" produce collimated pure electron neutrino and antineutrino beams by accelerating beta active ions to high energies and letting them decay in a race-track shaped storage ring. EURO?????? Beta Beams are based on CERNs infrastructure and the fact that some of the already existing accelerators can be used. To use existing machines is a strong advantage for the cost evaluation, however this choice is also constraining the Beta Beams. In this article we describe recent work that has made the Beta Beam facility a solid option for neutrino production: new ideas and developments to produce and collect different Beta Beam isotopes, the 60 GHz pulsed ECR source development, the integration of Beta Beams in the upgrade program for LHC, work to ensure the very high intensity ion beam stability in the different machines, and optimizations of the decay ring to get high neutrino flux at a gamma boost of 100. Copyright ?????? 2011 by IPAC'11/EPS-AG.
42. Efficacy of a Food Supplement Containing Lactobacillus acidophilus LA14, Peptides, and a Multivitamin Complex in Improving Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease-Related Outcomes and Quality of Life of Subjects Showing Mild-to-Moderate Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.
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Tursi F, Benedetto E, Spina A, De Ponti I, Amone F, and Nobile V
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- Humans, Male, Double-Blind Method, Female, Adult, Middle Aged, Treatment Outcome, Heartburn drug therapy, Surveys and Questionnaires, Severity of Illness Index, Quality of Life, Gastroesophageal Reflux drug therapy, Dietary Supplements, Probiotics administration & dosage, Probiotics therapeutic use, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Vitamins administration & dosage, Peptides administration & dosage, Peptides therapeutic use
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Dietary interventions represent an interesting alternative to pharmacological treatments for improving the quality of life (QoL) of subjects suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a food supplement (FS) containing a probiotic strain, bioactive peptides, and vitamins in relieving heartburn/dyspeptic symptoms in subjects with mild-to-moderate GERD. Fifty-six adult participants were randomly assigned to receive the placebo or the active FS for 28 days. Subjects were asked to record daily the frequency and intensity of heartburn episodes and the intake of over- the-counter (OTC) medications. GERD-QoL and self-assessment questionnaires were also completed every two weeks and at the end of the treatment, respectively. FS was effective in achieving a progressive and significant reduction of heartburn frequency and severity, with an intergroup significant difference at the end of the treatment period. FS group also reported a reduction in the OTC medication intake, whereas placebo administration did not modify the OTC intake. Results from the QoL and self-assessment questionnaires showed that FS administration achieved a progressive and statistically significant intragroup and intergroup improvement in the QoL score and a higher positive response with respect to the placebo treatment.
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- 2024
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43. Assessment of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and methane production in patients on chronic proton-pump inhibitor treatment: prevalence and role of rifaximin in its management in primary care.
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DE Bastiani R, Lopetuso LR, DE Bastiani M, Bacchin P, Benedetto E, Boscariolo L, Caneve R, Chesani F, Chiumeo F, Civic Z, Dainese A, DE Polo M, Disclafani G, Grattagliano I, Mana O, Mancuso M, Mastronuzzi T, Pati A, Pirrotta E, Salandini M, Sanna G, Scoglio R, Severino P, Tosetti C, Turnava L, Zamparella M, Elisei W, Gasbarrini A, and Tursi A
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- Humans, Child, Rifaximin therapeutic use, Retrospective Studies, Prevalence, Lactulose therapeutic use, Methane, Primary Health Care, Proton Pump Inhibitors adverse effects, Intestine, Small
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Background: Although proton pump inhibitor (PPI) drugs have considered able to induce small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), no data are so far available from primary care (PC). We assessed the prevalence of SIBO and methane (CH
4 ) production consequent to chronic PPI therapy using Lactulose Breath Test (LBT). Secondary aim was to explore the possible role of rifaximin in treating PPI-induced SIBO patients., Methods: One hundred twenty-five gastroesophageal reflux disease patients, constantly treated with PPI for at least 6 months and undergoing to LBT, were retrospectively assessed. An age-matched control population (control) of 100 patients, which had not used PPI in the last 6 months, was also enrolled. In the PPI group, SIBO positive patients and CH4 producers were treated with rifaximin 1200 mg/daily for 14 days and re-checked with LBT one month after the end of treatment. The area under the curve (AUC) before and after treatment was also calculated for both SIBO positive patients and CH4 producers., Results: In the PPI group, SIBO prevalence was significantly higher vs. controls (38/125 [30.4%] vs. 27/100 [27%], P<0.05). 77/125 (61.6%) PPI patients were found to be CH4 producers vs. 21/100 (21%) controls (P<0.05). Among SIBO patients in the PPI group, 34 (89.4%) were also CH4 producers vs. 17/27 (63%) controls (P<0.05). After treatment, LBT resulted negative in 15/22 SIBO patients (68.1%) (P<0.05) and in 18/34 CH4 producers (52.9%) (P<0.05). At the AUC analysis, an overall reduction of 54.2% for H2 in SIBO patients and of 47.7% for CH4 was assessed after rifaximin treatment (P<0.05)., Conclusions: Our data showed that chronic use of PPI could be able to increase the prevalence of SIBO and to shift the intestinal microbial composition towards a CH4-producing flora. rifaximin could represent a useful therapeutical option for PPI-induced SIBO and for modulating CH4-producing flora.- Published
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44. Translational Gap between Guidelines and Clinical Medicine: The Viewpoint of Italian General Practitioners in the Management of IBS.
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Bellini M, Tosetti C, Rettura F, Morganti R, Lambiase C, Bassotti G, Visaggi P, Pancetti A, Benedetto E, de Bortoli N, Usai-Satta P, and De Bastiani R
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) guidelines are generally developed by experts, with the possibility of a translational gap in clinical medicine. The aim of our study was to assess an Italian group of general practitioners (GPs) for their awareness and use of criteria for the diagnosis and management of IBS. For this purpose, a survey was carried out involving 235 GPs, divided into two groups according to their years of activity: 65 “junior general practitioners” (JGPs) (≤10 years) and 170 “senior general practitioners” (SGPs) (>10 years). JGPs were more familiar with the Rome IV Criteria and Bristol Scale than SGPs. Abdominal pain, bowel movement frequency and bloating were the symptoms most frequently used to make a diagnosis. The most probable causes of IBS were reported to be abnormal gastrointestinal motility and psychological triggers. SGPs reported more frequently than JGPs that challenging management and patient’s request were motivations for a gastroenterological consultation. The practice of clinical medicine is still far from the guidelines provided by the specialists. Abdominal pain related to defecation and changes in bowel frequency are considered to be the more important symptoms for IBS diagnosis, but most GPs, both JGPs and SGPs, like to consider abdominal bloating as another useful symptom. Involving both gastroenterologists and GPs in developing shared guidelines would be highly desirable in order to improve IBS management strategies in everyday clinical practice.
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45. Real-world performance and accuracy of stress echocardiography: the EVAREST observational multi-centre study.
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Woodward W, Dockerill C, McCourt A, Upton R, O'Driscoll J, Balkhausen K, Chandrasekaran B, Firoozan S, Kardos A, Wong K, Woodward G, Sarwar R, Sabharwal N, Benedetto E, Spagou N, Sharma R, Augustine D, Tsiachristas A, Senior R, Leeson P, Boardman H, d'Arcy J, Abraheem A, Banypersad S, Boos C, Bulugahapitiya S, Butts J, Coles D, Easaw J, Hamdan H, Jamil-Copley S, Kanaganayagam G, Mwambingu T, Pantazis A, Papachristidis A, Rajani R, Rasheed MA, Razvi NA, Rekhraj S, Ripley DP, Rose K, Scheuermann-Freestone M, Schofield R, and Sultan A
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- Aged, Chest Pain, Dobutamine, Exercise Test, Female, Humans, Male, Coronary Artery Disease diagnostic imaging, Echocardiography, Stress
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Aims: Stress echocardiography is widely used to identify obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD). High accuracy is reported in expert hands but is dependent on operator training and image quality. The EVAREST study provides UK-wide data to evaluate real-world performance and accuracy of stress echocardiography., Methods and Results: Participants undergoing stress echocardiography for CAD were recruited from 31 hospitals. Participants were followed up through health records which underwent expert adjudication. Cardiac outcome was defined as anatomically or functionally significant stenosis on angiography, revascularization, medical management of ischaemia, acute coronary syndrome, or cardiac-related death within 6 months. A total of 5131 patients (55% male) participated with a median age of 65 years (interquartile range 57-74). 72.9% of studies used dobutamine and 68.5% were contrast studies. Inducible ischaemia was present in 19.3% of scans. Sensitivity and specificity for prediction of a cardiac outcome were 95.4% and 96.0%, respectively, with an accuracy of 95.9%. Sub-group analysis revealed high levels of predictive accuracy across a wide range of patient and protocol sub-groups, with the presence of a resting regional wall motion abnormalitiy significantly reducing the performance of both dobutamine (P < 0.01) and exercise (P < 0.05) stress echocardiography. Overall accuracy remained consistently high across all participating hospitals., Conclusion: Stress echocardiography has high accuracy across UK-based hospitals and thus indicates stress echocardiography is being delivered effectively in real-world practice, reinforcing its role as a first-line investigation in the assessment of patients with stable chest pain., (© The Author(s) 2021. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the European Society of Cardiology.)
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46. Responding to COVID-19 through an integrated primary care/behavioral health program.
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Benedetto E, Holmes M, Greig A, Grossman E, Soumerai L, Zona K, and Huang H
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- Humans, Primary Health Care, Referral and Consultation, SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, Psychological Distress
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Background and Implementation: Novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has presented unique challenges for patients and health care systems, including a surge in behavioral health (BH) needs. A community teaching public hospital system in Massachusetts (MA) whose 13 primary care (PC) clinics serve a diverse patient population, has developed a model for Primary Care Behavioral Health Integration (PCBHI) to provide brief, evidence-based interventions to patients in PC. In response to COVID-19, the system developed an intensive community management strategy to care for patients with COVID-19 outside of the hospital, and its PCBHI program adapted alongside this strategy to provide rapid support to patients in emotional distress. Over a 13-week period, 78 patients were specifically referred to the PCBHI COVID clinic and received rapid therapeutic support and/or care navigation. Recommendations: This article will discuss the development and implementation of the PCBHI COVID clinic, common presenting issues and clinical interventions used, and lessons that informed our adaptation of clinic operations and that can serve as recommendations to other health systems in establishing similar services. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved).
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- 2021
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47. Elimination of Dietary Triggers Is Successful in Treating Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.
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Tosetti C, Savarino E, Benedetto E, and De Bastiani R
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- Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Female, Gastroesophageal Reflux diagnosis, Gastroesophageal Reflux etiology, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Predictive Value of Tests, Primary Health Care, Prospective Studies, Risk Assessment, Risk Factors, Surveys and Questionnaires, Time Factors, Treatment Outcome, Young Adult, Diet adverse effects, Gastroesophageal Reflux diet therapy
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Background: The relationship between aliments and pathophysiological abnormalities leading to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms elicitation is unclear. Nevertheless, patients often report symptoms after ingestion of specific foods., Aims: To identify in primary care setting the presence of foods able to trigger GERD symptoms, and evaluate whether a consequent specific food elimination diet may result in clinical improvement., Methods: Diagnosis of GERD and quantification of reflux symptoms were done according to GERD-Q questionnaire (positive when > 8). During clinical data collection, patients were asked to report aliments associated with their symptoms. Also, a precompiled list of additional foods was administered to them. Then, patients were requested to eliminate the specific foods identified, and to come back for follow-up visit after 2 weeks when GERD-Q questionnaire and clinical data collection were repeated., Results: One-hundred GERD (mean GERD-Q score 11.6) patients (54 females, mean age 48.7 years) were enrolled. Eighty-five patients reported at least one triggering food, mostly spicy foods (62%), chocolate (55%), pizza (55%), tomato (52%), and fried foods (52%). At follow-up visit, the diagnosis of GERD was confirmed in only 55 patients, and the mean GERD-Q score decreased to 8.9. Heartburn reporting decreased from 93 to 44% of patients, while regurgitation decreased from 72 to 28%. About half of the patients agreed to continue with only dietary recommendations., Conclusions: Most patients with GERD can identify at least one food triggering their symptoms. An approach based on abstention from identified food may be effective in the short term.
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48. Impact of COVID-19 on UK stress echocardiography practice: insights from the EVAREST sites.
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Dockerill C, Woodward W, McCourt A, Monteiro C, Benedetto E, Paton M, Oxborough D, Robinson S, Pearce K, Monaghan MJ, Augustine DX, and Leeson P
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Introduction: Healthcare delivery is being transformed by COVID-19 to reduce transmission risk but continued delivery of routine clinical tests is essential. Stress echocardiography is one of the most widely used cardiac tests in the NHS. We assessed the impact of the first (W1) and second (W2) waves of the pandemic on the ability to deliver stress echocardiography., Methods: Clinical echocardiography teams in 31 NHS hospitals participating in the EVAREST study were asked to complete a survey on the structure and delivery of stress echocardiography as well as its impact on patients and staff in July and November 2020. Results were compared to stress echocardiography activity in the same centre during January 2020., Results: 24 completed the survey in July, and 19 NHS hospitals completed the survey in November. A 55% reduction in the number of studies performed was reported in W1, recovering to exceed pre-COVID rates in W2. The major change was in the mode of stress delivery. 70% of sites stopped their exercise stress service in W1, compared to 19% in W2. In those still using exercise during W1, 50% were wearing FFP3/N95 masks, falling to 38% in W2. There was also significant variability in patient screening practices with 7 different pre-screening questionnaires used in W1 and 6 in W2., Conclusion: Stress echocardiography delivery restarted effectively after COVID-19 with adaptations to reduce transmission that means activity has been able to continue, and exceed, pre-COVID-19 levels during the second wave. Further standardization of protocols for patient screening and PPE may help further improve consistency of practice within the United Kingdom.
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49. General practitioners' management of symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease of the colon by using rifaximin, a non-adsorbable antibiotic.
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De Bastiani R, Sanna G, Bertolusso L, Casella G, De Polo M, Zamparella M, Cottone C, Tosetti C, Mancuso M, Pirrotta E, Lanzarotto L, Napoli L, De Bastiani M, Disclafani G, Gambaro P, Scoglio R, Belvedere A, Fasulo S, D'Urso M, Benedetto E, Baldi E, Marchesan F, Abagnale G, Turnava L, Salomè E, Ingravalle F, and Tursi A
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- Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Colon pathology, Diverticular Diseases pathology, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Retrospective Studies, Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use, Colon drug effects, Diverticular Diseases drug therapy, General Practitioners, Rifaximin therapeutic use
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Objective: Symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease of the colon (SUDD) is generally managed by gastroenterologists rather than General Practitioners (GPs). The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of the treatment of SUDD with rifaximin, a non-absorbable antibiotic, in a primary care setting by GPs., Patients and Methods: This retrospective, observational study investigated the use of rifaximin at a dose of 400 mg b.i.d. for 5, 7 or 10 days monthly, up to 3 months. The symptoms were reported by the patients using a visual analogic scale (VAS) of 0-10., Results: 286 SUDD patients were enrolled (44.4% of men, average age 70.92±10.98). Respectively, 15 (5.2%) patients received the treatment for 5 days, 205 (71.7%) for 7 days and 66 (23.1%) for 10 days. After three months, a significant reduction of VAS score was observed in almost all symptoms assessed: 135 (47.2%) patients reported no abdominal pain (p<0.001) and 23 (8.1%) reported no symptom. Adverse events related to the treatment were recorded in 3 (1.04%) patients, all of them mild and not requiring interruption of the treatment. Acute diverticulitis occurred in 9 (3.1%) patients, but only 2 of them [0.7% (n=2)] underwent surgery due to complicated diverticulitis. Analysis within the different treatment groups (5, 7 and 10 days) shows that rifaximin treatment is effective in reducing the severity of symptoms in almost all groups except for the constipation in the 5-day group., Conclusions: Rifaximin can be effectively used by GPs in real-life for the management of SUDD.
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50. MicroRNA Expression in the Aqueous Humor of Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema.
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Grieco GE, Sebastiani G, Eandi CM, Neri G, Nigi L, Brusco N, D'Aurizio R, Posarelli M, Bacci T, Benedetto E, Fruschelli M, Orlandini M, Galvagni F, Dotta F, and Tosi GM
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- Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Aqueous Humor metabolism, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 pathology, Diabetic Retinopathy pathology, Female, Gene Expression Regulation genetics, Humans, Macular Edema pathology, Male, Middle Aged, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 genetics, Diabetic Retinopathy genetics, Macular Edema genetics, MicroRNAs genetics
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We identified and compared secreted microRNA (miRNA) expression in aqueous humor (AH) and plasma samples among patients with: type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) complicated by non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (DR) associated with diabetic macular edema (DME) (DME group: 12 patients); T2D patients without DR (D group: 8 patients); and non-diabetic patients (CTR group: 10 patients). Individual patient AH samples from five subjects in each group were profiled on TaqMan Low Density MicroRNA Array Cards. Differentially expressed miRNAs identified from profiling were then validated in single assay for all subjects. The miRNAs validated in AH were then evaluated in single assay in plasma. Gene Ontology (GO) analysis was conducted. From AH profiling, 119 mature miRNAs were detected: 86 in the DME group, 113 in the D group and 107 in the CTR group. miRNA underexpression in the DME group was confirmed in single assay for let-7c-5p, miR-200b-3p, miR-199a-3p and miR-365-3p. Of these four, miR-199a-3p and miR-365-3p were downregulated also in the plasma of the DME group. GO highlighted 54 validated target genes of miR-199a-3p, miR-200b-3p and miR-365-3p potentially implied in DME pathogenesis. Although more studies are needed, miR-200b-3p, let-7c-5p, miR-365-3p and miR-199a-3p represent interesting molecules in the study of DME pathogenesis., Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest. The funders had no role in the design of the study; in the collection, analyses, or interpretation of data; in the writing of the manuscript, or in the decision to publish the results.
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- 2020
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