Hypertension is one of the most distinguishing features of endogenous Cushing’s syndrome (CS), as it is present in about 80% of adult patients whereas in children its prevalence is about 47%. Hypertension in CS is significantly correlated with the duration of hypercortisolism and results from the interplay between several pathophysiological mechanisms regulating plasma volume, peripheral vascul...

The extraction of depth information associated to dynamic scenes is an intriguing topic, because of its perspective role in many applications, including Free Viewpoint and 3D Video systems. Time-of-Flight (ToF) range cameras allow for the acquisition of depth maps at video rate but they are characterized by a limited resolution, specially if compared with standard color cameras. This paper pres...

The mammalian transient receptor potential melastatin channel 8 (TRPM8) is highly expressed in trigeminal and dorsal root ganglia. TRPM8 is activated by cold temperature or compounds that cause a cooling sensation, such as menthol or icilin. TRPM8 may play a role in cold hypersensitivity and hyperalgesia in various pain syndromes. Therefore, TRPM8 antagonists are pursued as therapeutics. In thi...

OBJECTIVE This pilot double-blind randomized study evaluated the efficacy of 780-nm laser phototherapy on the acceleration of axonal growth and regeneration after peripheral nerve reconstruction by polyglycolic acid (PGA) neurotube. BACKGROUND DATA The use of a guiding tube for the reconstruction of segmental loss of injured peripheral nerve has some advantages over the regular nerve grafting...

A new system, consisting of a double-channel Fabry-Perot etalon and laser diodes emitting around 780 nm, is described and proposed for use for measuring air-refractive index. The principle of this refractometer is based on frequency measurements between optical laser sources. It permits quasi-instantaneous measurement with a resolution of better than 10(-9) and uncertainty in the 10(-8) range. ...

Clinical outcomes of patients presenting with heart failure and mid-range ejection fraction (HFmEF) between 35-50% is less defined. Cardiac risk factors are associated increased disease progression. To define patient clinical characteristics worsening improvement in cardiac function outcomes. Between July 2017 December 2022, 250 (pts) were identified newly diagnosed HFmEF. characteristics, como...