Co-Investigator(s)\Collaborator(s): Stefano Schiaffino, University of Padova, Padua, Italy Antonio Musaro, University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome Italy Diana Conte Camerino, University of Bari, Bari, Italy Angela Maria Rizzo, University of Milano, Milan, Italy Felice Strollo, Instituto Nazionale Riposo e Cura Anziani (INRCA), Rome, Italy Daniela Santucci, Istituto Superiore di Sanita, Rome, Italy...

This project creates foundations for an automatic system that combines the reliability and speed of a computer with the ability to perform at the level of a good mathematics student. The acronym MATHRESS abbreviating the project title, which may be pronounced “mattress”, indicates that the project serves to provide a good, comfortable foundation for the development of an automatic mathematical ...

How signalling and biological response to the hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK), Met, are coupled to Met trafficking is largely unknown. The Gab1 scaffold protein modulates Met signals involved in cell dispersal and morphogenesis. We show that Gab1 is indispensable for a form of RTK-induced actin remodelling, called dorsal ruffles, in response to HGF, epidermal and p...

Purpose The collaboration of conventional western medicine (CWM) with traditional Korean medicine (TKM) is a critical issue in the Korean medical system. Becoming dual medical license holders (DMD) having both MD and TKMD licenses is considered a way of overcoming conflicts arising from mutual ignorance and misunderstanding. This study aims to investigate medical practices and attitudes of DMDs...

BACKGROUND The burden of H1N1 among socially disadvantaged populations is unclear. We aimed to synthesize hospitalization, severe illness, and mortality data associated with pandemic A/H1N1/2009 among socially disadvantaged populations. METHODS/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS Studies were identified through searching MEDLINE, EMBASE, scanning reference lists, and contacting experts. Studies reporting hosp...

Purpose Korea’s medical system, comprising of conventional western medicine (CWM) and traditional Korean medicine (TKM), is at the same time dichotomistic and dualistic. TKM has its own systems for education and national licensing. While there is a sharp distinction between the practices of medical doctors (MD) and TKM doctors (TKMD) legally, there are also many conflicts arising from crossover...

BACKGROUND Suicide is a disproportionate cause of death for US physicians. The prevalence of suicidal ideation (SI) among surgeons and their use of mental health resources are unknown. STUDY DESIGN Members of the American College of Surgeons were sent an anonymous cross-sectional survey in June 2008. The survey included questions regarding SI and use of mental health resources, a validated de...

INTRODUCTION There is a strong need for high-quality continuing medical education (CME) in Germany. To maintain a medical license, physicians are required to participate in regular training. Although evidence suggests that compared to lectures interactive methods can impart sustainable knowledge and a high degree of satisfaction, few interactive CME courses are offered. METHODS We designed an...