A5079527213- Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
- Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies
- Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
- Neural dynamics and brain function
- Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications
- Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
- Nuclear physics research studies
- High-Energy Particle Collisions Research
- EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
- Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
- Motor Control and Adaptation
- Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications
- Action Observation and Synchronization
- Visual perception and processing mechanisms
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Atomic and Molecular Physics
- Advanced NMR Techniques and Applications
- Muon and positron interactions and applications
- Multisensory perception and integration
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Atomic and Subatomic Physics Research
- Particle Detector Development and Performance
- Pain Management and Placebo Effect
University of Chieti-Pescara
2016-2025
University of Bologna
1995-2025
Marche Polytechnic University
2023
Sapienza University of Rome
2021
Veterinary Oncological Center
2016
Istituto Neurologico Mediterraneo
2015
University Foundation
2010
Institute of Biomedical Technologies
2009
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Laboratori Nazionali di Legnaro
2009
Santobono Children's Hospital
2008
We examined ninety-six top-level volleyball players from eight teams that competed during the 1985 European Championships, and twelve were found to have asymptomatic isolated paralysis of infraspinatus dominant side. Three studied with electromyography Cybex-II isokinetic dynamometry. The results revealed denervation approximately a 22 per cent loss strength affected arm external rotation. These findings attributed repeated stress due stretching nerve cocking follow-through when athlete was serving.
Abstract Previous studies have shown a shared neural circuitry in the somatosensory cortices for experience of one's own body being touched and sight intentional touch. Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), present study aimed to elucidate whether activation visuotactile mirroring mechanism during touch observation applies any touch, that is, it is independent intentionality observed touching agent. During fMRI scanning, healthy participants viewed video clips depicting was or...
Previous studies have indicated that largely overlapping parts of a complex, mainly fronto-parietal, neural network are activated during both observation and execution an action. If these two processes inextricably linked, increases activity contingent upon action should be found only for movements can actually performed. Using functional magnetic resonance imaging, we investigated whether possible biomechanically impossible fingers the same systems. Thirteen healthy subjects were scanned...
Abstract Free water elimination (FWE) in brain diffusion MRI has been shown to improve tissue specificity human white matter characterization both health and disease. Relative the classical tensor imaging (DTI) model, FWE is also expected increase sensitivity microstructural changes longitudinal studies. However, it not clear if these two models differ their test–retest reproducibility. This study compares a bi‐tensor model for with DTI by extending previous longitudinal‐reproducibility 3T...
Neoadjuvant chemo-radiotherapy (CRT) followed by total mesorectal excision (TME) represents the standard treatment for patients with locally advanced (≥ T3 or N+) rectal cancer (LARC). Approximately 15% of LARC shows a complete response after CRT. The use pre-treatment MRI as predictive biomarker could help to increase chance organ preservation tailoring neoadjuvant treatment. We present novel machine learning model combining MRI-based clinical and radiomic features early prediction in...
Learning a new language requires the use of extensive neural networks and can represent potent tool to reorganize brain neuroplasticity. In this study, we analyze how 4-month long second learning program (16, 2-h sessions) lead functional changes in healthy elderly individuals. A large number studies point out declining brain-skills with age; here cognition together organization be improved late life. Twenty-six older adults (59 79 years old) were enrolled present study. complete...
Abstract The present randomised placebo controlled trial explored the extent to which osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) affects brain activity, particularly insula, during both an “interoceptive awareness” and “exteroceptive task in a sample of 32 right-handed adults with chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) randomly assigned either OMT or sham group. Patients received 4 weekly sessions fMRI was performed at enrolment (T0), immediately after first session (T1) 1 month (T2). results revealed...
The hippocampus and amygdala are the first brain regions to show early signs of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) pathology. AD is preceded by a prodromal stage known as Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), crucial crossroad in clinical progression disease. topographical development has been subject extended investigation. However, it still largely unknown how transition from MCI affects specific hippocampal subregions. present study set answer that question. We analyzed data 223 subjects: 75 healthy...
Abstract Recent animal and human studies indicate the existence of a neural pathway for sound localization, which is similar to “where” visual system distinct from identification pathway. This study sought highlight this using passive listening protocol. We employed fMRI cortical areas, activated during processing sounds coming different locations, MEG disclose temporal dynamics these areas. In addition, hypothesis activation levels in right left hemispheres, due hemispheric specialization...
Background Aging is a major co-risk factor in many neurodegenerative diseases. Cognitive enrichment positively affects the structural plasticity of aging brain. In this study, we evaluated effects set structured multimodal activities (Combination Training; CT) on cognitive performances, functional connectivity, and cortical thickness group healthy elderly individuals. CT lasted six months. Methodology Neuropsychological occupational performances were before at end training period. fMRI was...
Our coherent perception of external events is enabled by the integration inputs from different senses occurring within a range temporal offsets known as binding window (TBW), which varies person to person. A relatively wide TBW may increase likelihood that stimuli originating environmental are erroneously integrated and abnormally large has been found in psychiatric disorders characterized unusual perceptual experiences. Despite strong evidence inter-individual differences TBW, both clinical...
Heating of gradient coils and passive shim components is a common cause instability in the B0 field, especially when intensive sequences are used. The aim study was to set benchmark for typical drift encountered during MR spectroscopy (MRS) assess need real-time field-frequency locking on MRI scanners by comparing field data from large number sites. A standardized protocol developed 80 participating sites using 99 3T 3 major vendors. Phantom water signals were acquired before after an EPI...
Objective —To evaluate hinged circular external fixation for correction of antebrachial deformities in dogs. Study Design —Uncontrolled clinical trial. Animal Population —Seven client‐owned Methods —Six dogs had one radius corrected and dog both radii corrected. Preoperative planning included measurement the craniocaudal mediolateral angular deformities, rotational deformity, length deficit, origin graphical or mathematical determination amplitude direction actual limb frame assembly....